Patents by Inventor Mark John Jeffery
Mark John Jeffery 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: 20240058691Abstract: A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Aquimo, Inc.Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, James S. Frey, Jordan Matthew Blackman
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Patent number: 11794094Abstract: A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: AQUIMO INC.Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, James S. Frey, Jordan Matthew Blackman
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Patent number: 11611599Abstract: Systems and methods for computing a distribution pattern of information whereby, as the rating of thought objects in a roundtable exchange proceeds, thought objects that are more highly rated and are therefore more likely to be chosen as subjects for discussion in groups, are more widely distributed to participant devices for rating, and for computing a pattern of assignment whereby each participant device is assigned to a group discussing a subject which that participant device rated highly, within constraints specified by the facilitator.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, David Anthony MacLeod
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Publication number: 20220174100Abstract: Systems and methods for computing a distribution pattern of information whereby, as the rating of thought objects in a roundtable exchange proceeds, thought objects that are more highly rated and are therefore more likely to be chosen as subjects for discussion in groups, are more widely distributed to participant devices for rating, and for computing a pattern of assignment whereby each participant device is assigned to a group discussing a subject which that participant device rated highly, within constraints specified by the facilitator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Mark John JEFFERY, David Anthony MacLEOD
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Publication number: 20220174103Abstract: Systems and methods for thought object selection are disclosed. The system receives a request to rate a thought object from a participant device and receives one or more thought objects from a database. The system custom filters the one or more thought objects and upon the custom filter, generates one or more filtered thought objects. The system then calculates a thought object score for each of the one or more filtered thought objects and sends a first filtered thought object having the highest thought object score, of the one or more filtered thought objects, to a graphical user interface of the participant device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2022Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Mark John JEFFERY, David Anthony MacLEOD
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Patent number: 10360226Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure generally are related to significant systems and methods of processing qualitative, comment-style, responses provided by a population, and for corresponding production of significant visualizations configured to efficiently facilitate insight into population characteristics and matters important to the population. According to some embodiments, qualitative, or open-ended, comment-style responses are assigned priority values by participants. Based at least on an analysis of these priority values, groups of participants, qualitative responses, or both, are identified, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, a significant visualization is generated that visually presents the groups at least in part via clusters of visual representations of participants, qualitative responses, or both based at least on results of the analysis.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: FULCRUM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Natalie Sara Michelson, Mark John Jeffery, David Anthony MacLeod
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Publication number: 20180104573Abstract: A control device with a touch screen and motion sensors is held in one hand with the screen facing the user. Preferably, thumb motion of the hand holding the control device on the touch screen sensor of the control device is the input to control the motion and animations of an avatar, wherein the avatar motion is displayed on the control device touch screen or, in an embodiment, on an external display device. An important aspect of the present invention is tilting the control device, causing an angular rotation velocity, which can trigger a game event such as throwing, kicking, shooting or other action of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, James S. Frey, Jordan Matthew Blackman
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Patent number: 9895590Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Publication number: 20170021251Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a method of swinging a mobile device to simulate swinging of a golf club in order to evaluate a user's golf swing for customized golf club fitting. In an embodiment, the method can be performed by a processor of the mobile device. In another embodiment, the method can be performed for multiple mobile devices concurrently, the method performed at least in part on a cloud-based server. According to an aspect of the invention, a method comprises swinging a mobile device having motion sensors integrated therein to simulate a golf swing; evaluating the simulated golf swing to determine at least one characteristic of a custom-fitted golf club; and outputting information related to the determined at least one characteristic. In an embodiment, the mobile device is held by a user. In an alternate embodiment, the mobile device is attached to a golf club.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Publication number: 20170024395Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure generally are related to significant systems and methods of processing qualitative, comment-style, responses provided by a population, and for corresponding production of significant visualizations configured to efficiently facilitate insight into population characteristics and matters important to the population. According to some embodiments, qualitative, or open-ended, comment-style responses are assigned priority values by participants. Based at least on an analysis of these priority values, groups of participants, qualitative responses, or both, are identified, according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, a significant visualization is generated that visually presents the groups at least in part via clusters of visual representations of participants, qualitative responses, or both based at least on results of the analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: Natalie Sara MICHELSON, Mark John JEFFERY, David Anthony MacLEOD
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Publication number: 20160271475Abstract: A family of sports teaching applications that delivers customized lessons driven by the analysis of user body motions where data is captured via the accelerometer and gyroscope in a mobile device, such as a smartphone is provided. Each specific application is designed with motion data models that define proper form for athletes in club sports such as, but not limited to, golf, baseball hitting, hockey, polo, and racquet sports such as, but not limited to, table tennis, squash, badminton and throwing sports like baseball pitching, football, discus, javelin, and shot put, and other sports such as skiing and running. The Invention is also applicable to the customized fitting of sports equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, etc. to athletes unique swing motions and swing speeds, and for multiplayer tournament competitions via the Internet utilizing the swing motion analysis and system described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Publication number: 20160260319Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to connect a control device such as a mobile phone to a display device. The control device can be used to operate (control) an application executing at a server and/or at the display device. In an embodiment, the display device initiates a connection request to the server via a network. The server then generates a unique code, and transmits the code to the display device. The code can be displayed as a matrix barcode. The control device scans the matrix barcode and decodes it. The control device then initiates a connection request to the server and transmits the code to the server. A matching engine connects the control device to the display device corresponding to the code. The connections are preferably made via a full-duplex Internet connection protocol, such as the WebSocket protocol, to facilitate low latency network connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: AQUIMO, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Manoj Kumar Rana, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Patent number: 9357329Abstract: A family of sports teaching applications that delivers customized lessons driven by the analysis of user body motions where data is captured via the accelerometer and gyroscope in a mobile device, such as a smartphone is provided. Each specific application is designed with motion data models that define proper form for athletes in club sports such as, but not limited to, golf, baseball hitting, hockey, polo, and racquet sports such as, but not limited to, table tennis, squash, badminton and throwing sports like baseball pitching, football, discus, javelin, and shot put, and other sports such as skiing and running. The Invention is also applicable to the customized fitting of sports equipment such as golf clubs, baseball bats, tennis racquets, etc. to athletes unique swing motions and swing speeds, and for multiplayer tournament competitions via the Internet utilizing the swing motion analysis and system described herein.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Patent number: 9339707Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a method of swinging a mobile device to simulate swinging of a golf club in order to evaluate a user's golf swing for customized golf club fitting. In an embodiment, the method can be performed by a processor of the mobile device. In another embodiment, the method can be performed for multiple mobile devices concurrently, the method performed at least in part on a cloud-based server. According to an aspect of the invention, a method comprises swinging a mobile device having motion sensors integrated therein to simulate a golf swing; evaluating the simulated golf swing to determine at least one characteristic of a custom-fitted golf club; and outputting information related to the determined at least one characteristic. In an embodiment, the mobile device is held by a user. In an alternate embodiment, the mobile device is attached to a golf club.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King
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Publication number: 20160059120Abstract: This invention is for control of a system using motion states of a control device. The method enables complex system control typically controlled by complex controllers, but does not require any buttons or actuators, or video capture of body movements or gesture. An embodiment of the invention utilizes the gyroscope and accelerometer motion sensors of a control device such as a smart phone, smart watch, fitness band, or other device with motion sensors connected, via a cable or wirelessly, to a processor for analysis and translation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Kumar Rana, Mark John Jeffery
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Publication number: 20150238858Abstract: A distributed gaming platform is provided wherein mobile devices (e.g., a smartphone) with motion sensors are used as input controllers of a game. A cloud-based gaming rules engine manages multiple players and the content for display in the game. The game output is displayed on any web-enabled display which is physically distinct from the mobile device. Multiple players may simultaneously play the same game, or different games, in multiple geographic locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Publication number: 20150231477Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 9101812Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 9050512Abstract: A method and system to analyze sports motions using the motion sensors of a mobile device, such as a smart phone, is provided. This method uses the mobile device motion sensor output to define the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball or tennis ball. The motion sensor signature of the sports motion is analyzed for characteristics, specific to each type of sports motion. A method is disclosed using multiple sensors outputs in a mobile device to compute the impact point with a virtual object, such as a golf ball, baseball, tennis ball. Further, a method is disclosed where moving virtual sports objects interact with virtual sports motions and the responsive outputs are displayed on the mobile device and/or any Web-enabled display device.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana
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Patent number: 9022870Abstract: A distributed gaming platform is provided wherein mobile devices (e.g., a smartphone) with motion sensors are used as input controllers of a game. A cloud-based gaming rules engine manages multiple players and the content for display in the game. The game output is displayed on any web-enabled display which is physically distinct from the mobile device. Multiple players may simultaneously play the same game, or different games, in multiple geographic locations.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Aquimo, LLCInventors: Mark John Jeffery, Robert Sunshin Komorous-King, Manoj Rana