Patents by Inventor Scott G. Miller
Scott G. Miller 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: 10413820Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide interaction messages related to in-game activities and events within a computer-implemented multiplayer online game environment. In an example embodiment, potential interactions for a user's social connections are determined, and interaction messages detailing the potential interactions are generated and displayed for the user's social connections. In response to user activity with the interaction messages, various in-game events may be performed. In a further example, the interaction messages are provided and displayed directly through a “friendship” or “neighbor” bar providing a listing of in-game social connections.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Joseph Lopez, Janus Anderson, Sara Nelson, Hernan Alamo, Matthew Daniel Klepac
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Publication number: 20180133595Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide interaction messages related to in-game activities and events within a computer-implemented multiplayer online game environment. In an example embodiment, potential interactions for a user's social connections are determined, and interaction messages detailing the potential interactions are generated and displayed for the user's social connections. In response to user activity with the interaction messages, various in-game events may be performed. In a further example, the interaction messages are provided and displayed directly through a “friendship” or “neighbor” bar providing a listing of in-game social connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Joseph Lopez, Janus Anderson, Sara Nelson, Hernan Alamo, Matthew Daniel Klepac
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Patent number: 9895609Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide interaction messages related to in-game activities and events within a computer-implemented multiplayer online game environment. In an example embodiment, potential interactions for a user's social connections are determined, and interaction messages detailing the potential interactions are generated and displayed for the user's social connections. In response to user activity with the interaction messages, various in-game events may be performed. In a further example, the interaction messages are provided and displayed directly through a “friendship” or “neighbor” bar providing a listing of in-game social connections.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Joseph Lopez, Janus Anderson, Sara Nelson, Hernan Alamo, Matthew Daniel Klepac
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Publication number: 20170282065Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide interaction messages related to in-game activities and events within a computer-implemented multiplayer online game environment. In an example embodiment, potential interactions for a user's social connections are determined, and interaction messages detailing the potential interactions are generated and displayed for the user's social connections. In response to user activity with the interaction messages, various in-game events may be performed. In a further example, the interaction messages are provided and displayed directly through a “friendship” or “neighbor” bar providing a listing of in-game social connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Joseph Lopez, Janus Anderson, Sara Nelson, Hernan Alamo, Matthew Daniel Klepac
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Patent number: 9682315Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to provide interaction messages related to in-game activities and events within a computer-implemented multiplayer online game environment. In an example embodiment, potential interactions for a user's social connections are determined, and interaction messages detailing the potential interactions are generated and displayed for the user's social connections. In response to user activity with the interaction messages, various in-game events may be performed. In a further example, the interaction messages are provided and displayed directly through a “friendship” or “neighbor” bar providing a listing of in-game social connections.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Joseph Lopez, Janus Anderson, Hernan Alamo, Matthew Daniel Klepac
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Patent number: 9480916Abstract: A method and system to host a computer-implemented multiplayer game includes functionality to identify and resolve conflicts resulting from asynchronous game play. Client system game state information that changes responsive to in-game actions performed on a client system is intermittently synchronized with authoritative game state information, during which the in-game actions may be validated. Actions that fail a prerequisite check based on the authoritative game state information are analyzed in automated fashion to determine whether they are redundant actions that fail the prerequisite check owing to their having been performed with respect to outdated client system game state information. One or more remedial actions are performed for respective redundant actions, e.g., by allowing the redundant action and modifying the game state, by restoring spent resources to affected players, or by disallowing both the redundant action and an associated preempting action.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Nimai Malle
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Publication number: 20160101357Abstract: A method and system to host a computer-implemented multiplayer game includes functionality to identify and resolve conflicts resulting from asynchronous game play. Client system game state information that changes responsive to in-game actions performed on a client system is intermittently synchronized with authoritative game state information, during which the in-game actions may be validated. Actions that fail a prerequisite check based on the authoritative game state information are analyzed in automated fashion to determine whether they are redundant actions that fail the prerequisite check owing to their having been performed with respect to outdated client system game state information. One or more remedial actions are performed for respective redundant actions, e.g., by allowing the redundant action and modifying the game state, by restoring spent resources to affected players, or by disallowing both the redundant action and an associated preempting action.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Nimai Malle
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Patent number: 9224259Abstract: A method and system to host a computer-implemented multiplayer game includes functionality to identify and resolve conflicts resulting from asynchronous game play. Client system game state information that changes responsive to in-game actions performed on a client system is intermittently synchronized with authoritative game state information, during which the in-game actions may be validated. Actions that fail a prerequisite check based on the authoritative game state information are analyzed in automated fashion to determine whether they are redundant actions that fail the prerequisite check owing to their having been performed with respect to outdated client system game state information. One or more remedial actions are performed for respective redundant actions, e.g., by allowing the redundant action and modifying the game state, by restoring spent resources to affected players, or by disallowing both the redundant action and an associated preempting action.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Nimai Malle
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Publication number: 20150154606Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method includes accessing (1) a first complaint record comprising data generated by a first system of record for an enterprise, and (2) a second complaint record comprising data generated by a second system of record for the enterprise, the second system of record operating independently from the first system of record. The method further includes determining an association between the first complaint record and the second complaint record by identifying common information from the first complaint record and the second complaint record. The method further includes storing, in association with one another, the first complaint record, the second complaint record, and the determined association between with the first complaint record and the second complaint record.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Michael D. Alexanian, Michael D. Napolin, Steve Belsito, Sandeep Vasudevan, Janet A. MacDonald
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Publication number: 20140046857Abstract: In certain embodiments, a method includes accessing (1) a first complaint record comprising data generated by a first system of record for an enterprise, and (2) a second complaint record comprising data generated by a second system of record for the enterprise, the second system of record operating independently from the first system of record. The method further includes determining an association between the first complaint record and the second complaint record by identifying common information from the first complaint record and the second complaint record. The method further includes storing, in association with one another, the first complaint record, the second complaint record, and the determined association between with the first complaint record and the second complaint record.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Scott G. Miller, Michael D. Alexanin, Michael D. Napolin, Janet A. MacDonald, Steve Belsito, Sandeep Vasudevan
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Publication number: 20130053150Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods to validate in-game actions performed in a multiplayer online game. Subsequent to performance of one or more in-game actions by a game engine that includes game code on a client-side client system, one or more corresponding validation actions may be performed by a validation engine on a server-side validation system, the validation engine having validation code that is identical to the game code. Results of execution of the validation actions may be compared to provisional game state information resulting from performance of the in-game actions, to validate the in-game actions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Scott G. Miller, Nimai Malle, Robert Anderson
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Patent number: 8007026Abstract: A hinge mechanism having a vehicle bracket that includes a pawl engagement member extending therefrom. A horizontally-rotating swing arm is rotatably coupled with the vehicle bracket. The hinge mechanism includes a pawl with an engagement portion and an abutment portion. The pawl is connected with the swing arm and operable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A door bracket is rotatably coupled with the swing arm. A lever actuation member extends from the door bracket and is aligned to engage the abutment portion of the pawl.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jason Douglas Scott, Scott G. Miller
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Publication number: 20100301631Abstract: A hinge mechanism having a vehicle bracket that includes a pawl engagement member extending therefrom. A horizontally-rotating swing arm is rotatably coupled with the vehicle bracket. The hinge mechanism includes a pawl with an engagement portion and an abutment portion. The pawl is connected with the swing arm and operable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. A door bracket is rotatably coupled with the swing arm. A lever actuation member extends from the door bracket and is aligned to engage the abutment portion of the pawl.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Jason Douglas Scott, Scott G. Miller
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Patent number: 7115322Abstract: An open hem flange for a vehicle door includes an inner reinforcing panel and an outer panel having a first outer portion and a second inner portion folded about the inner panel at a base. The inner reinforcing panel includes dimpled sections against the second outer portion which provides a gap between the inner panel and the second inner portion of the outer. A gap also exists between the inner reinforcing panel and the outer portion of the outer panel to allow the hem flange to be properly cleaned and electrocoated.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: William James Curtiss, Carl Rodney Roush, Dave Henry Meyer, Katherine P. Minnich, Robert G. Starbowski, Robert William Woodall, Scott G. Miller, Timothy J. Moore
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Patent number: 6905156Abstract: An automotive closure panel which is rotatable about a pivot axis has an axial locator insert situated within a pivot bearing insert bore to set a margin extending between the closure panel and a vehicle body. This system is particularly useful for closure panels such as tailgates having torsion bar or motorized lift assist, because such systems are not easily disassembled for the purpose of setting the closure panel margins.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott G. Miller, Jeff A. Firzlaff
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Patent number: 6874837Abstract: An automotive vehicle has a door adapted to pivot about a generally horizontal pivot axis, with the door including a shell defining a space surrounded by the shell. The door is pivoted upon bearings located at each end of the door. A full floating torsion bar is provided and includes a first end rotationally grounded to the door shell and a second end engaged with and rotationally locked with a bearing inserts so that the torsion bar will be subjected to torsional loading as the door is pivoted. At least a portion of the torsion bar extends along an external recess defined by the door's inner and outer panels.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2004Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steve L. Bruford, Duane A. Koehler, Ed Rybarczyk, Scott G. Miller
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Patent number: 6846030Abstract: An automotive vehicle has a door adapted to pivot about a generally horizontal pivot axis, with the door including a shell defining a space surrounded by the shell. The door is pivoted upon bearings located at each end of the door. A torsion bar lift assist is provided with a vibration and noise isolator and damper, which is engaged about a central portion of the torsion bar. The damper prevents objectionable noise which could otherwise result in the event that the torsion bar strikes the shell of the door because of road-induced vibration.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Duane A. Koehler, Scott G. Miller
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Publication number: 20040262944Abstract: An automotive vehicle has a door adapted to pivot about a generally horizontal pivot axis, with the door including a shell defining a space surrounded by the shell. The door is pivoted upon bearings located at each end of the door. A torsion bar lift assist is provided with a vibration and noise isolator and damper, which is engaged about a central portion of the torsion bar. The damper prevents objectionable noise which could otherwise result in the event that the torsion bar strikes the shell of the door because of road-induced vibration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: DUANE A. KOEHLER, SCOTT G. MILLER
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Publication number: 20040262939Abstract: An automotive closure panel which is rotatable about a pivot axis has an axial locator insert situated within a pivot bearing insert bore to set a margin extending between the closure panel and a vehicle body. This system is particularly useful for closure panels such as tailgates having torsion bar or motorized lift assist, because such systems are not easily disassembled for the purpose of setting the closure panel margins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: SCOTT G. MILLER, JEFF A. FIRZLAFF
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Patent number: RE41560Abstract: An automotive closure panel which is rotatable about a pivot axis has an axial locator insert situated within a pivot bearing insert bore to set a margin extending between the closure panel and a vehicle body. This system is particularly useful for closure panels such as tailgates having torsion bar or motorized lift assist, because such systems are not easily disassembled for the purpose of setting the closure panel margins.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Scott G. Miller, Jeff A. Firzlaff