Patents by Inventor Ultan O'Broin

Ultan O'Broin 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).

  • Method and mechanism for implementing a gamification application
    Patent number: 9623333
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved approach to implement gamification of applications and activities. The approach can be used to create gamification for any application/activity. In some approaches, gamification is provided such that an application is not modified to include the game features. Instead, an external stand-alone gamification mechanism is provided to include the game features, where the external gamification mechanism is used in conjunction with the activity/application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ORACLE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Laurie Pattison, Erika Webb, Ultan O'Broin, Antonio Aguilar, Eduardo Lopez, Evert Gonzalez, Andrea Cantu
  • Techniques for creating documentation
    Patent number: 8762827
    Abstract: Techniques for creating documentation. A writing pattern is provided. The writing pattern may be implemented in a schema, such as an XML schema or DTD. The writing pattern includes a plurality of components and defines structure and style for the documentation. Each component corresponds to a portion of the documentation. A selection of one of the components is received. Content for the selected component is received. The documentation is formed based on the content and structure and style the style.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Ultan O'Broin, Linda Garido
  • METHOD AND MECHANISM FOR IMPLEMENTING A GAMIFICATION APPLICATION
    Publication number: 20130337909
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved approach to implement gamification of applications and activities. The approach can be used to create gamification for any application/activity. In some approaches, gamification is provided such that an application is not modified to include the game features. Instead, an external stand-alone gamification mechanism is provided to include the game features, where the external gamification mechanism is used in conjunction with the activity/application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Laurie PATTISON, Erika WEBB, Ultan O'BROIN, Antonio AGUILAR, Eduardo LOPEZ, Evert GONZALEZ, Andrea CANTU
  • TECHNIQUES FOR CREATING DOCUMENTATION
    Publication number: 20100332971
    Abstract: Techniques for creating documentation. A writing pattern is provided. The writing pattern may be implemented in a schema, such as an XML schema or DTD. The writing pattern includes a plurality of components and defines structure and style for the documentation. Each component corresponds to a portion of the documentation. A selection of one of the components is received. Content for the selected component is received. The documentation is formed based on the content and structure and style the style.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Dana Spradley, Linda Garrido, Ultan O'Broin