Patents by Inventor Jerry Darcy

Jerry Darcy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10719498
    Abstract: Technologies provide management capabilities for collectable data structures. The collectable data structure can be configured to define an object and attributes related to the object. For example, the collectable data structure can be used to represent a digital card and the object can represent a person, item, or location. The collectable data structure can be configured to function as a stand-alone collectable item, or the collectable data structure can be configured to interact with an application or platform, such as a game application, productivity application, operating system, or a Web-based service. In some configurations, the management capabilities can utilize a system that is configured to function as a closed system, such as an application store, or an open system that can be managed by a pool of entities. Techniques for generating and modifying collectable data structures are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry Darcy
  • Patent number: 9892141
    Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable users to collect and share a primary data structure defining a centralized object. A primary data structure can be configured to define a front face of a digital card and the centralized object can represent a person, item, or location. The primary data structure can also define attributes, e.g., characteristics or properties, related to the centralized object. The techniques disclosed herein also enable users to collect and share secondary data structures that are dependent on the primary data structure. For example, a dependent object can include an item that can be utilized by a character represented by the centralized object. A single secondary data structure can be configured to define a side of the digital card, such as the back side of a digital card. A number of secondary data structures can be acquired to create a card with any number of sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry Darcy
  • Publication number: 20170169248
    Abstract: Technologies provide management capabilities for collectable data structures. The collectable data structure can be configured to define an object and attributes related to the object. For example, the collectable data structure can be used to represent a digital card and the object can represent a person, item, or location. The collectable data structure can be configured to function as a stand-alone collectable item, or the collectable data structure can be configured to interact with an application or platform, such as a game application, productivity application, operating system, or a Web-based service. In some configurations, the management capabilities can utilize a system that is configured to function as a closed system, such as an application store, or an open system that can be managed by a pool of entities. Techniques for generating and modifying collectable data structures are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Jerry Darcy
  • Publication number: 20170169065
    Abstract: The techniques disclosed herein enable users to collect and share a primary data structure defining a centralized object. A primary data structure can be configured to define a front face of a digital card and the centralized object can represent a person, item, or location. The primary data structure can also define attributes, e.g., characteristics or properties, related to the centralized object. The techniques disclosed herein also enable users to collect and share secondary data structures that are dependent on the primary data structure. For example, a dependent object can include an item that can be utilized by a character represented by the centralized object. A single secondary data structure can be configured to define a side of the digital card, such as the back side of a digital card. A number of secondary data structures can be acquired to create a card with any number of sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventor: Jerry Darcy