Patents by Inventor Richard H. Irving

Richard H. Irving 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).

  • Systems and methods for quickly selecting video games
    Patent number: 8177641
    Abstract: A video game controller is equipped with an electronic input that can read a game identification code from an electronic key. When the user presents the key to the game controller, it relays the game ID to the game console. This electronic key may be read via RFID from a detachable faceplate for the controller. The game console utilizes the game ID to quickly find and launch the game from game storage. The game console itself may also be equipped with such an electronic input. The game storage can be built into the console, or on a server accessed through a home network or through the internet. Such use of an electronic key and detachable faceplate is extended to rapid and easy personalization, customization, and function enhancement of entertainment and other consumer electronics devices as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Albert J. Pennello, Jr., Edward C. Giaimo, III, Hugh E. McLoone, Jr., James Damon Trim, Manuel U. Bronstein, Richard H. Irving, William J. Lauby, Jeffery M. Reents, William Lawrence
  • User interface for wireless headset on a gaming console
    Patent number: 8064972
    Abstract: A wireless headset having a user interface configured to allow the user to utilize the full functionality of the headset while minimizing the number of physical control inputs necessary is described. The user interface may have a user input control that is configured to control more than one function of the headset. The user interface may also provide audio as well as visual outputs to the user to indicate a particular functionality of the headset being controlled by the user or a particular status of the headset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Hugh E. McLoone, Deborah Ann Louis Wallace, David W. Russo, Gregory Ray Smith, John K. Ikeda, Richard H. Irving
  • Runtime services for network software platform
    Patent number: 7844947
    Abstract: Runtime services for network software platforms are described. In one implementation, runtime services are configured for a web application. A configuration file is created containing tags that provide references to configuration information specific to operational behavior of the web application. The configuration file is read upon receiving a request to start the web application. The runtime services for the web application are initialized based on the configuration information read from the configuration file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Irving, David J. Messner
  • User Interface for Wireless Headset on a Gaming Console
    Publication number: 20090005129
    Abstract: A wireless headset having a user interface configured to allow the user to utilize the full functionality of the headset while minimizing the number of physical control inputs necessary is described. The user interface may have a user input control that is configured to control more than one function of the headset. The user interface may also provide audio as well as visual outputs to the user to indicate a particular functionality of the headset being controlled by the user or a particular status of the headset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Hugh E. McLoone, Deborah Ann Louis Wallace, David W. Russo, Gregory Ray Smith, John K. Ikeda, Richard H. Irving
  • Runtime services for network software platform
    Patent number: 7114148
    Abstract: Runtime services for network software platforms are described. In one implementation, runtime services are configured for a web application. A configuration file is created containing tags that provide references to configuration information specific to operational behavior of the web application. The configuration file is read upon receiving a request to start the web application. The runtime services for the web application are initialized based on the configuration information read from the configuration file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Richard H. Irving, David J. Messner
  • Runtime services for network software platform
    Publication number: 20040064830
    Abstract: Runtime services for network software platforms are described. In one implementation, runtime services are configured for a web application. A configuration file is created containing tags that provide references to configuration information specific to operational behavior of the web application. The configuration file is read upon receiving a request to start the web application. The runtime services for the web application are initialized based on the configuration information read from the configuration file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Richard H. Irving, David J. Messner