Patents by Inventor Jon Franzas

Jon Franzas 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: 11918896
    Abstract: An apparatus for managing an online game. The apparatus including a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to identify a set of client devices engaged in an online game; identify game parameters associated with client devices in the set; define group of client devices from the set of client devices, wherein the at least one group of client devices includes client devices with similar game parameter; determine communication latency between each of the client devices in the group of client devices and a server; define subgroup of client devices from each of the group of client devices, wherein the subgroup of client devices includes client devices with a similar communication latency; and enable the client devices in the subgroup of client devices to engage in a game session of the online game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Robert Kamphuis, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20230277923
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20230119727
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for game control. A graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display screen. The graphical user interface presents at least one user-controllable object and at least one target object. A user is enabled to provide a user input to control a movement of the at least one user-controllable object within the graphical user interface. A predetermined area is identified around the at least one user-controllable object in the graphical user interface. It is detected whether or not the at least one target object lies within the predetermined area in the graphical user interface. If it is detected that the at least one target object lies within the predetermined area, an action is executed on the at least one target object from the at least one user-controllable object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Touko Tahkokallio, Jonas Collaros, Patrick Corander, Rauli Laatikainen, Sergio Castaño
  • Patent number: 11590414
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Patent number: 11484793
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for game control. A graphical user interface is generated and displayed on a display screen. The graphical user interface presents at least one user-controllable object and at least one target object. A user is enabled to provide a user input to control a movement of the at least one user-controllable object within the graphical user interface. A predetermined area is identified around the at least one user-controllable object in the graphical user interface. It is detected whether or not the at least one target object lies within the predetermined area in the graphical user interface. If it is detected that the at least one target object lies within the predetermined area, an action is executed on the at least one target object from the at least one user-controllable object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Touko Tahkokallio, Jonas Collaros, Patrick Corander, Rauli Laatikainen, Sergio Castaño
  • Publication number: 20220233955
    Abstract: An apparatus for managing an online game. The apparatus including a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to identify a set of client devices engaged in an online game; identify game parameters associated with client devices in the set; define group of client devices from the set of client devices, wherein the at least one group of client devices includes client devices with similar game parameter; determine communication latency between each of the client devices in the group of client devices and a server; define subgroup of client devices from each of the group of client devices, wherein the subgroup of client devices includes client devices with a similar communication latency; and enable the client devices in the subgroup of client devices to engage in a game session of the online game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 28, 2022
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Robert Kamphuis, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20220203229
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio
  • Patent number: 11278802
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio
  • Patent number: 11247125
    Abstract: An apparatus for managing an online game. The apparatus including a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to identify a set of client devices engaged in an online game; identify game parameters associated with client devices in the set; define group of client devices from the set of client devices, wherein the at least one group of client devices includes client devices with similar game parameter; determine communication latency between each of the client devices in the group of client devices and a server; define subgroup of client devices from each of the group of client devices, wherein the subgroup of client devices includes client devices with a similar communication latency; and enable the client devices in the subgroup of client devices to engage in a game session of the online game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Robert Kamphuis, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20210370168
    Abstract: An apparatus for managing an online game. The apparatus including a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to identify a set of client devices engaged in an online game; identify game parameters associated with client devices in the set; define group of client devices from the set of client devices, wherein the at least one group of client devices includes client devices with similar game parameter; determine communication latency between each of the client devices in the group of client devices and a server; define subgroup of client devices from each of the group of client devices, wherein the subgroup of client devices includes client devices with a similar communication latency; and enable the client devices in the subgroup of client devices to engage in a game session of the online game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Robert Kamphuis, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20210322866
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Patent number: 11045720
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20200261798
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: Supercell Oy
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio
  • Patent number: 10576372
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SUPERCELL OY
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio
  • Publication number: 20200016483
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Patent number: 10413814
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: SUPERCELL OY
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Publication number: 20180353849
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus including a touch sensitive user interface and a processor. The processor is configured to detect a first contact at a first position on the user interface, determine a movement of the first contact from the first position and if the movement is less than a predetermined movement threshold, when a release of the first contact is detected, move a first object on the user interface from an initial position on the user interface to an area at or near the first position. If the movement is greater than the predetermined movement threshold to identify a second position corresponding to an area near an end point of the movement and when the release of the first contact is detected, execute an action on the second position from the first object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Touko Tahkokallio, Jonne Loikkanen, Jon Franzas
  • Patent number: 9308454
    Abstract: Execution of a software product in an electronic device providing a war strategy game provides a rendering of a map including a landing area and enemy territory, a first set of selectable graphical objects including selectable troop transportation units, detection of a selection of a troop transportation unit and deployment point on the landing area; and execution of a rendering of the selected troop transportation unit to a free space on the landing area in proximity of the deployment point. A troop is moved from the selected troop transportation unit along a route towards the enemy territory. A second set of selectable graphical objects including flash fire devices is rendered. Selection of a flash fire device and fire point in the enemy territory is detected. Operation of the flash fire device on the fire point is executed and the troop is moved towards the fire point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Supercell OY
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio
  • Publication number: 20150105147
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display screen and a computing hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: SUPERCELL OY
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio
  • Publication number: 20150105151
    Abstract: Execution of a software product in an electronic device providing a war strategy game provides a rendering of a map including a landing area and enemy territory, a first set of selectable graphical objects including selectable troop transportation units, detection of a selection of a troop transportation unit and deployment point on the landing area; and execution of a rendering of the selected troop transportation unit to a free space on the landing area in proximity of the deployment point. A troop is moved from the selected troop transportation unit along a route towards the enemy territory. A second set of selectable graphical objects including flash fire devices is rendered. Selection of a flash fire device and fire point in the enemy territory is detected. Operation of the flash fire device on the fire point is executed and the troop is moved towards the fire point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Jon Franzas, Timur Haussila, Touko Tahkokallio