Patents by Inventor Linh Van

Linh Van 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: 8758140
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for methods of providing a gaming experience including an in-game viral invite mechanic. In accordance with the present system, inviting others to join in the playing of a game is an objective of the game itself. Thus, a user is encouraged by the game to invite his or her friends, who are in turn encouraged to invite their friends, etc., so that a game may cascade pyramid-fashion to a potentially huge viral fan-out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Hall, Debra Thiel, Travis Howland, Linh Van, Bryan Trussel, Joshua Howard
  • Publication number: 20090239666
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for methods of providing a gaming experience including an in-game viral invite mechanic. In accordance with the present system, inviting others to join in the playing of a game is an objective of the game itself. Thus, a user is encouraged by the game to invite his or her friends, who are in turn encouraged to invite their friends, etc., so that a game may cascade pyramid-fashion to a potentially huge viral fan-out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary Hall, Debra Thiel, Travis Howland, Linh Van, Bryan Trussel, Joshua Howard
  • Patent number: 6722893
    Abstract: An interconnection device is provided for temporary connection of a first electronic system to a second electronic system having a support substrate that includes an ordered array of conductive solder pads. A plurality of coil signal contacts are mounted to the conductive solder pads. Each one of the coil signal contacts comprises a central longitudinal axis, a top turn and a bottom turn that are arranged in spaced relation to one another. In this way, the bottom turn of one of the plurality of coil signal contacts is fastened to each of the conductive pads such that the top turns are spaced away from the support substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: High Connection Density, Inc.
    Inventors: Che-Yu Li, Zhineng Fan, Linh Van
  • Publication number: 20030176083
    Abstract: An interconnection device is provided for temporary connection of a first electronic system to a second electronic system having a support substrate that includes an ordered array of conductive solder pads. A plurality of coil signal contacts are mounted to the conductive solder pads. Each one of the coil signal contacts comprises a central longitudinal axis, a top turn and a bottom turn that are arranged in spaced relation to one another. In this way, the bottom turn of one of the plurality of coil signal contacts is fastened to each of the conductive pads such that the top turns are spaced away from the support substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventors: Che-Yu Li, Zhineng Fan, Linh Van
  • Patent number: 6551112
    Abstract: An interconnection device is provided for temporary connection of a first electronic system to a second electronic system having a support substrate that includes an ordered array of conductive solder pads. A plurality of coil signal contacts are mounted to the conductive solder pads. Each one of the coil signal contacts comprises a central longitudinal axis, a top turn and a bottom turn that are arranged in spaced relation to one another. In this way, the bottom turn of one of the plurality of coil signal contacts is fastened to each of the conductive pads such that the top turns are spaced away from the support substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignee: High Connection Density, Inc.
    Inventors: Che-Yu Li, Zhineng Fan, Linh Van