Patents by Inventor Robert Oshima

Robert Oshima 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).

  • Publication number: 20210165757
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Michael C. DELAET, Robert OSHIMA, Kellen Christopher SMALLEY
  • Patent number: 10929335
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Delaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
  • Patent number: 10395279
    Abstract: A method and system for in-game calendar-based item promotion for use by groups of users in the game, such as alliances. The users have a shared calendar in which dates and times are scheduled for group activities and additional relevant information may be entered. The system and method include ways of identifying scheduled dates and times and activities and promoting items which may be helpful for the scheduled activities. The users are encouraged to purchase the promoted items. In addition, certain actions may be recommended to the users based on the scheduled dates, times, and activities and associated information. Scheduling incentives may be used to encourage users to play the game at preferred dates and/or times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. DeLaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
  • Publication number: 20190227977
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Michael C. DELAET, Robert OSHIMA, Kellen Christopher SMALLEY
  • Patent number: 10248614
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Delaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
  • Patent number: 10226691
    Abstract: An online gaming system for automating purchases of virtual items for users of the online game even when users are logged off. Users may input purchase instructions for setting and/or scheduling automatic purchases of virtual items through a shop interface. Purchase instructions may include purchase criteria which must be satisfied for the purchase to be realized. After a purchase is completed, the user's inventory of items may be updated to reflect the newly purchased items so that the user can use the items when logged in.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
    Inventors: Michael C. DeLaet, Robert Oshima
  • Publication number: 20060292159
    Abstract: Methods for diagnosing a neoplasia of epithelial tissues are provided. The methods comprise quantifiably detecting T-cadherin expression on tissue samples and comparing the detected T-cadherin levels with reference values for the level of expression of T-cadherin in healthy or disease states. Methods for diagnosing the stage of a neoplasia are also provided. Methods for treating or preventing neovascularization by disrupting the interaction of T-cadherin with adiponectin or other ligands in the vasculature are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Barbara Ranscht, Lionel Hebbard, Robert Oshima