Patents by Inventor Martyn Richard Chudley
Martyn Richard Chudley 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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Patent number: 9975051Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20160166939Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: MARTYN RICHARD CHUDLEY, CRAIG HOWARD, PAUL KERBY, GARETH GEORGE WILSON, GERARD-LEE TALBOT, BEN JAMES WARD
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Patent number: 9364746Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20150352448Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: MARTYN RICHARD CHUDLEY, CRAIG HOWARD, PAUL KERBY, GARETH GEORGE WILSON, GERARD-LEE TALBOT, BEN JAMES WARD
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Patent number: 8911296Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20140248944Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Patent number: 8721412Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20130337911Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different sets of content within which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with the content sets. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from content sets to content sets, performing objectives in the various content sets, and interacting with the players within those content sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20130237325Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Patent number: 8506372Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different virtual geographic locations at which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with each location. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from location to location, performing objectives at the various locations, and interacting with the players at the locations.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Patent number: 8425326Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20100216530Abstract: A system and method are configured to provide a videogame to one or more players. The videogame may involve a series of different virtual geographic locations at which players perform activities. A group of players may be associated with each location. The players may include virtual players controlled by artificial intelligence and one or more real world players. Players may progress through the videogame by moving from location to location, performing objectives at the various locations, and interacting with the players at the locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20100216553Abstract: A centralized social network tool is configured to interface with and integrates into one or more videogames and/or videogame series. The social network tool may be integral to the theme of the games and be pervasive within game play. The social network may drive progression of the story and interaction between characters. According to another aspect of the invention, the members of the social network may include actual members (corresponding to real people) and virtual members (e.g., artificial intelligence controlled bot members). The virtual members may be part of the social network and may interact with real members within and outside of the game as part of the theme of the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Craig Howard, Paul Kerby, Gareth George Wilson, Gerard-Lee Talbot, Ben James Ward
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Publication number: 20040224742Abstract: A scoring method and system for determining points in a game. Goal-based points are determined as a function of a player achieving a goal set by the player that is not predefined by the game and are used to determine the player's status in the game, such as whether the player advances to a next level. Subjective style points are awarded if the player performs feats of style that are not necessary tasks of the game, depend upon the type of game, and may include sliding, spinning, jumping, blocking an opponent, passing an opponent, and avoiding obstacles. Objective skill points may be combined with subjective style points and goal-based points. Alternatively, one of these three types of points may be modified as a function of one or both of the other two types of points.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2004Publication date: November 11, 2004Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Sarah C. Chudley, Philip Snape
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Patent number: 6763273Abstract: A scoring method and system for determining points in a game. Goal-based points are determined as a function of a player achieving a goal set by the player that is not predefined by the game and are used to determine the player's status in the game, such as whether the player advances to a next level. Subjective style points are awarded if the player performs feats of style that are not necessary tasks of the game, depend upon the type of game, and may include sliding, spinning, jumping, blocking an opponent, passing an opponent, and avoiding obstacles. Objective skill points may be combined with subjective style points and goal-based points. Alternatively, one of these three types of points may be modified as a function of one or both of the other two types of points.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Sarah C. Chudley, Philip Snape
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Patent number: 6604008Abstract: A scoring method and system for determining points in a game. Goal-based points are determined as a function of a player achieving a goal set by the player that is not predefined by the game and are used to determine the player's status in the game, such as whether the player advances to a next level. Subjective style points are awarded if the player performs feats of style that are not necessary tasks of the game, depend upon the type of game, and may include sliding, spinning, jumping, blocking an opponent, passing an opponent, and avoiding obstacles. Objective skill points may be combined with subjective style points and goal-based points. Alternatively, one of these three types of points may be modified as a function of one or both of the other two types of points.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Sarah C. Chudley, Philip Snape
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Publication number: 20030109301Abstract: A scoring method and system for determining points in a game. Goal-based points are determined as a function of a player achieving a goal set by the player that is not predefined by the game and are used to determine the player's status in the game, such as whether the player advances to a next level. Subjective style points are awarded if the player performs feats of style that are not necessary tasks of the game, depend upon the type of game, and may include sliding, spinning, jumping, blocking an opponent, passing an opponent, and avoiding obstacles. Objective skill points may be combined with subjective style points and goal-based points. Alternatively, one of these three types of points may be modified as a function of one or both of the other two types of points.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Sarah C. Chudley, Philip Snape
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Publication number: 20020188361Abstract: A scoring method and system for determining points in a game. Goal-based points are determined as a function of a player achieving a goal set by the player that is not predefined by the game and are used to determine the player's status in the game, such as whether the player advances to a next level. Subjective style points are awarded if the player performs feats of style that are not necessary tasks of the game, depend upon the type of game, and may include sliding, spinning, jumping, blocking an opponent, passing an opponent, and avoiding obstacles. Objective skill points may be combined with subjective style points and goal-based points. Alternatively, one of these three types of points may be modified as a function of one or both of the other two types of points.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2001Publication date: December 12, 2002Inventors: Martyn Richard Chudley, Sarah C. Chudley, Philip Snape