Patents by Inventor Zachary Lewis Russell

Zachary Lewis Russell 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).

  • Patent number: 8687021
    Abstract: A system (and corresponding method) that can enhance a user experience by augmenting real-world experiences with virtual world data to is provided. The augmented reality system discloses various techniques to personalize real-world experiences by overlaying or interspersing virtual capabilities (and data) with real world situations. The innovation can also filter, rank, modify or ignore virtual-world information based upon a particular real-world class, user identity or context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, John Mark Miller, Matthew B. MacLaurin, Boyd Cannon Multerer, James M. Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Eric P. Wilfrid, Bret P. O'Rourke, Oliver R. Roup
  • Publication number: 20120306920
    Abstract: A system (and corresponding method) that can enhance a user experience by augmenting real-world experiences with virtual world data to is provided. The augmented reality system discloses various techniques to personalize real-world experiences by overlaying or interspersing virtual capabilities (and data) with real world situations. The innovation can also filter, rank, modify or ignore virtual-world information based upon a particular real-world class, user identity or context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, John Mark Miller, Matthew B. MacLaurin, Boyd Cannon Multerer, James M. Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Eric P. Wilfrid, Bret P. O'Rourke, Oliver R. Roup
  • Patent number: 8264505
    Abstract: A system (and corresponding method) that can enhance a user experience by augmenting real-world experiences with virtual world data to is provided. The augmented reality system discloses various techniques to personalize real-world experiences by overlaying or interspersing virtual capabilities (and data) with real world situations. The innovation can also filter, rank, modify or ignore virtual-world information based upon a particular real-world class, user identity or context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, John Mark Miller, Matthew B. MacLaurin, Boyd Cannon Multerer, James M. Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Eric Peter Wilfrid, Bret P. O'Rourke, Oliver R. Roup
  • Patent number: 8131750
    Abstract: Systems (and corresponding methodologies) that annotate experience data in real-time are provided. The real-time annotated experience data can be employed in accordance with augmented reality systems which are capable of overlaying virtual data upon real-world data. The system employs ‘smart-tags’ that are capable of identifying data that relates to and/or is associated with the real-world scenarios and situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Shai Guday, Zachary Lewis Russell, Boyd Cannon Multerer, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, Andrew David Wilson, Matthew B. MacLaurin
  • Patent number: 8117094
    Abstract: A system to facilitate royalty tracking is provided. The system includes at least one tag to identify a portion of a creative work. A distribution component tracks the portion of the creative work and a crediting component reports usage of the creative work when the portion is detected in a larger body of work.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Boyd Cannon Multerer, William T. Flora, Bret P. O'Rourke, John Mark Miller, Eric Peter Wilfrid, Nigel Stuart Keam, Steven N. Bathiche, Oliver Roup, James Morris Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, Andrew David Wilson
  • Patent number: 8088011
    Abstract: An error data dumping process on a game console is described, in which a request for an error data dump may be initiated using commands mapped to a handheld game controller. The request may include parameters for customizing the resulting dump, where the parameters may identify one or more physical memory address ranges to be included in the dump. Allocated virtual memory contents may also be added to the dump data structure, as can call stack data (such as thread lists and module lists) and system information. The assembled dump data can be written to a file and uploaded, via secure communication, to a network location where it may be indexed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Zachary Lewis Russell, Luke Wilson Timmins, Harold Gentry Ryan, Stefan Christopher Sinclair
  • Patent number: 7890534
    Abstract: A system (and corresponding methodology) that dynamically alters a storybook (e.g., literary work). Preferences, policies and contexts can be considered and incorporated into the storyline of the book to enhance interest by creating a rich, personalized experience. By enhancing readability and features (e.g., sensory features), stories become more true-to-life and enjoyable by altering the story over time or to differing context (or content).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Matthew B. MacLaurin, Zachary Lewis Russell, Bret P. O'Rourke, Shai Guday, Boyd Cannon Multerer, Eric P. Wilfrid, Manuel Uris Bronstein Bendayan
  • Publication number: 20090171901
    Abstract: Systems (and corresponding methodologies) that annotate experience data in real-time are provided. The real-time annotated experience data can be employed in accordance with augmented reality systems which are capable of overlaying virtual data upon real-world data. The system employs ‘smart-tags’ that are capable of identifying data that relates to and/or is associated with the real-world scenarios and situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Shai Guday, Zachary Lewis Russell, Boyd Cannon Multerer, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, Andrew David Wilson, Matthew B. MacLaurin
  • Publication number: 20090167787
    Abstract: A system (and corresponding method) that can enhance a user experience by augmenting real-world experiences with virtual world data to is provided. The augmented reality system discloses various techniques to personalize real-world experiences by overlaying or interspersing virtual capabilities (and data) with real world situations. The innovation can also filter, rank, modify or ignore virtual-world information based upon a particular real-world class, user identity or context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, John Mark Miller, Matthew B. MacLaurin, Boyd Cannon Multerer, James M. Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Eric P. Wilfrid, Bret P. O'Rourke, Oliver R. Roup
  • Publication number: 20090172022
    Abstract: A system (and corresponding methodology) that dynamically alters a storybook (e.g., literary work). Preferences, policies and contexts can be considered and incorporated into the storyline of the book to enhance interest by creating a rich, personalized experience. By enhancing readability and features (e.g., sensory features), stories become more true-to-life and enjoyable by altering the story over time or to differing context (or content).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven N. Bathiche, Matthew B. MacLaurin, Zachary Lewis Russell, Bret P. O'Rourke, Shai Guday, Boyd Cannon Multerer, Eric P. Wilfrid, Manuel Uris Bronstein Bendayan
  • Publication number: 20090164394
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates generating a suggestion for a creative work. An interface component can receive a portion of a creative work. A muse component can evaluate the portion of the creative work utilizing a machine learning technique, wherein the muse component can identify a portion of suggested content based upon the evaluation. A palette can be populated with the portion of suggested content, wherein the portion of suggested content is a subset of content that is available for incorporation into the creative work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Boyd Cannon Multerer, James M. Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten
  • Patent number: 7500916
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recording and analyzing game session telemetry data are disclosed. A game console records telemetry data during a game session of a video game. The telemetry data may include location and time information for a player character performing various events in the video game. The telemetry data is sent to a title server corresponding to the video game, and the title server analyzes the data and stores the data in a database. A user, via a web site, can subsequently query the telemetry data stored in the database for user-specified criteria. A two-dimensional image of a view of the simulated environment within the video game is generated, overlaid with the location and time-based telemetry data, and is sent to the user for review and analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron David Lieberman, Zachary Lewis Russell, Luke Wilson Timmins, Thomas George Gioconda
  • Publication number: 20090006225
    Abstract: A system to facilitate royalty tracking is provided. The system includes at least one tag to identify a portion of a creative work. A distribution component tracks the portion of the creative work and a crediting component reports usage of the creative work when the portion is detected in a larger body of work.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Boyd Cannon Multerer, William T. Flora, Bret P. O'Rourke, John Mark Miller, Eric Peter Wilfrid, Nigel Stuart Keam, Steven N. Bathiche, Oliver Roup, James Morris Alkove, Zachary Lewis Russell, Jon Marcus Randall Whitten, Andrew David Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080096663
    Abstract: Methods and systems for recording and analyzing game session telemetry data are disclosed. A game console records telemetry data during a game session of a video game. The telemetry data may include location and time information for a player character performing various events in the video game. The telemetry data is sent to a title server corresponding to the video game, and the title server analyzes the data and stores the data in a database. A user, via a web site, can subsequently query the telemetry data stored in the database for user-specified criteria. A two-dimensional image of a view of the simulated environment within the video game is generated, overlaid with the location and time-based telemetry data, and is sent to the user for review and analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2005
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron David Lieberman, Zachary Lewis Russell, Luke Wilson Timmins, Thomas George Gioconda