Patents by Inventor Jon Hayes Snoddy
Jon Hayes Snoddy 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).
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Publication number: 20230259693Abstract: A system includes a computing platform having processing hardware and a memory storing a software code. The processing hardware is configured to execute the software code to receive input data from a user, determine, using the input data, an intent of the user and a commentator persona for providing a commentary to the user, and obtain, based on the input data, content data for use in the commentary. The processing hardware is further configured to execute the software code to generate, based on the intent of the user and using the content data, a script for the commentary, transform the script, using the commentator persona, to a commentator-specific script for the commentary, and output the commentary to the user, using the commentator-specific script.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Douglas A. Fidaleo, Jon Hayes Snoddy
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Publication number: 20230244900Abstract: A system for performing automated multi-persona response generation includes processing hardware, a display, and a memory storing a software code. The processing hardware executes the software code to receive input data describing an action and identifying a multiple interaction profiles corresponding respectively to multiple participants in the action, obtain the interaction profiles, and simulate execution of the action with respect to each of the participants. The processing hardware is further configured to execute the software code to generate, using the interaction profiles, a respective response to the action for each of the participants to provide multiple responses. In various implementations, one or more of those multiple responses may be used to train additional artificial intelligence (AI) systems, or may be rendered to an output device in the form of one or more of a display, an audio output device, or a robot, for example.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2022Publication date: August 3, 2023Inventors: Douglas A. Fidaleo, James R. Kennedy, Jon Hayes Snoddy, Jeremie A. Papon
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Patent number: 11633666Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 11590660Abstract: An interactive autonomous robot is configured for deployment within a social environment. The disclosed robot includes a show subsystem configured to select between different in-character behaviors depending on robot status, thereby allowing the robot to appear in-character despite technical failures. The disclosed robot further includes a safety subsystem configured to intervene with in-character behavior when necessary to enforce safety protocols. The disclosed robot is also configured with a social subsystem that interprets social behaviors of humans and then initiates specific behavior sequences in response.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Kyle G. Freeman, Michael Fusco, Jeremy Andrew Mika, Michael Richard Honeck, Jon Hayes Snoddy, Shelley Short, Cory Rouse, Raymond J. Scanlon, Clifford Wong, Lance Duane Updyke, Jeremie Papon, Daniel Pike
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Publication number: 20210308567Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 11040275Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 10723455Abstract: An aerial show system that includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), show systems onboard the UAVs, non-UAV or “ground” show systems, and a global ground control system. The control system is configured to actively track a UAV's operations during a show performance and to react to make the UAV truly a part of the larger show performance. The system achieves dynamic show participation of the UAV with the distributed show systems, which may include other UAVs and non-UAV show systems on the ground but launch or provide effects in the airspace through which the UAV flies. For example, the control system may track a UAV with a show effect element to determine whether the UAV properly hits its cue or mark with respect to position and orientation in the show space and with respect to timing and, in response to location tracking, trigger show effects early, late, or on time.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.Inventors: Pehr L. Hovey, Madeline R. Zupan, Anthony Paul Dohi, David Loyal Christensen, Jon Hayes Snoddy, Morgan T. Pope
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Publication number: 20200094417Abstract: An interactive autonomous robot is configured for deployment within a social environment. The disclosed robot includes a show subsystem configured to select between different in-character behaviors depending on robot status, thereby allowing the robot to appear in-character despite technical failures. The disclosed robot further includes a safety subsystem configured to intervene with in-character behavior when necessary to enforce safety protocols. The disclosed robot is also configured with a social subsystem that interprets social behaviors of humans and then initiates specific behavior sequences in response.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Kyle G. FREEMAN, Michael FUSCO, Jeremy Andrew MIKA, Michael Richard HONECK, Jon Hayes SNODDY, Shelley SHORT, Cory ROUSE, Raymond J. SCANLON, Clifford WONG, Lance Duane UPDYKE, Jeremie PAPON, Daniel PIKE
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Publication number: 20190381400Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Applicant: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Publication number: 20190293163Abstract: A system for transmitting motive force. The system includes a conduit or tube and a plurality of balls (e.g., spherical objects) positioned within the tube. The system includes a drive assembly moving the balls within the tube, and the system includes an actuated element operating to generate an output in response to movement of the balls within the tube. In some cases, the balls are metal ball bearings, and the tubing is one of polyethylene tubing, tubing with a metal lining, or tubing having a hardness greater than a hardness of polyethylene. The drive assembly may include a feed screw driven by a motor to provide positive displacement of the balls in the tube. The actuated element may take a variety of forms to practice the system. For example, the actuated element may be a linear or rotational actuator, e.g., an actuator used to actuate a robotic joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Inventors: JEREMY ANDREW MIKA, JON HAYES SNODDY, SCOTT FRAZIER WATSON
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Patent number: 10272330Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication mans for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Publication number: 20180231111Abstract: A system for transmitting motive force. The system includes a conduit or tube and a plurality of balls (e.g., spherical objects) positioned within the tube. The system includes a drive assembly moving the balls within the tube, and the system includes an actuated element operating to generate an output in response to movement of the balls within the tube. In some cases, the balls are metal ball bearings, and the tubing is one of polyethylene tubing, tubing with a metal lining, or tubing having a hardness greater than a hardness of polyethylene. The drive assembly may include a feed screw driven by a motor to provide positive displacement of the balls in the tube. The actuated element may take a variety of forms to practice the system. For example, the actuated element may be a linear or rotational actuator, e.g., an actuator used to actuate a robotic joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: JEREMY ANDREW MIKA, JON HAYES SNODDY, SCOTT FRAZIER WATSON
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Publication number: 20180021676Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication mans for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Applicant: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 9751009Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 9682317Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 9675879Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 9675880Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 9662570Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication mans for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Patent number: 9643083Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider
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Publication number: 20160166928Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player game on the large screen and a plurality of game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: TimePlay Inc.Inventors: Jonathan Ira Hussman, Jon Hayes Snoddy, John Andrew Race, Mark Rider