公开(公告)号：US20110131508A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-02

申请号：US12628720

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Igor Y. Gershfang ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Neil A. Katz ,  James W. Seaman ,  Adam R. Snopek ,  Richard Young

Inventor： Igor Y. Gershfang ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Neil A. Katz ,  James W. Seaman ,  Adam R. Snopek ,  Richard Young

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/04895

Abstract: The present invention provides various approaches for disseminating emergency broadcasting messages or other messages of importance (hereinafter “alerts”) within virtual world environments such that interested virtual world residents can be made aware of matters of importance based on their physical world locations (e.g., without respect to the locale of their current virtual world presence).

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在虚拟世界环境中传播紧急广播消息或其他重要信息（以下称为“警报”）的各种方法，使得感兴趣的虚拟世界居民可以基于他们的物理世界位置（例如，没有 尊重当前虚拟世界存在的地区）。

公开(公告)号：US20110055136A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12547843

申请日：2009-08-26

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  James R. Kozloski ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  James R. Kozloski ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06N5/02

CPC classification number: A63F13/85 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/61 ,  A63F2300/5506 ,  A63F2300/556 ,  A63F2300/5573 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06N3/006 ,  G06Q30/02

Abstract: Awards of value are awarded to residents of a virtual universe for consenting to be teleported in response to invitations for teleportation. The consent can he made conditional upon any of a variety of circumstances which can be specified by a resident of the virtual universe for a corresponding avatar and which form rules for auto-teleportation. These conditions can be stored and searched and avatar and location status monitored and compared to the conditions to control issuance of invitations to increase the likelihood that an invitation will be automatically accepted. A delay before acceptance is also preferably provided to provide for graceful conclusion or termination of current avatar activity.

Abstract translation: 奖励奖励给虚拟世界的居民，以便同意在远程传送邀请中进行传送。 他可以根据虚拟世界的居民为相应的化身所指定的各种情况作出同意，并且形成自动传送规则。 可以存储和搜索这些条件，并监视头像和位置状态，并将其与控制发出邀请的条件进行比较，以增加自动接受邀请的可能性。 还优选提供接受之前的延迟，以提供优雅结论或终止当前化身活动。

公开(公告)号：US20100199193A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12363757

申请日：2009-01-31

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  James R. Kozloski ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  James R. Kozloski ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F9/455 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/34 ,  A63F2300/8082 ,  G06F17/30899 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: An invention that provides a client-side simulated virtual universe environment is provided. In one embodiment, there is a simulation tool, including an analysis component configured to identify whether a server-side virtual universe is available; and a construction component configured to provide a client-side simulated virtual universe environment in the case that the server-side virtual universe is unavailable.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种提供客户端模拟虚拟世界环境的发明。 在一个实施例中，存在模拟工具，包括被配置为识别服务器侧虚拟宇宙是否可用的分析组件; 以及构造部件，被配置为在服务器端虚拟Universe不可用的情况下提供客户端模拟虚拟宇宙环境。

公开(公告)号：US20100156670A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12341054

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Naveen Lamba ,  Colin Fung Wan Lim ,  Benjamin G. Morris ,  James W. Seaman ,  Vinodh K. Swaminathan

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Naveen Lamba ,  Colin Fung Wan Lim ,  Benjamin G. Morris ,  James W. Seaman ,  Vinodh K. Swaminathan

IPC: G08G1/00

CPC classification number: G08G1/096716 ,  G07B15/06 ,  G08G1/096741 ,  G08G1/096775

Abstract: Variable thoroughfare toll rates are applied in anticipation of an event impacting traffic flow. An event occurrence is identified and determined to cause a change in a normal traffic flow amount on an impacted section of a thoroughfare. A traveler is notified of the impacted section of the thoroughfare in association with an impacted section-choice toll rate, a bypass choice in association with a bypass-choice toll rate, and a future time period duration for an application of the bypass-choice and impacted section-choice rates. A notified traveler is charged a toll for using the thoroughfare as a function of the bypass-choice rate in response to choosing to travel upon the presented bypass choice, or as a function of an impacted section-choice toll rate in response choosing to travel upon the presented impacted section choice.

Abstract translation: 预期会影响交通流量的事件应用可变通行费率。 事件发生被识别并确定为导致通道受影响部分的正常交通流量的变化。 与受影响的分段选择费用率相关联的通行证的受影响部分通知旅行者，与旁路选择费率相关联的旁路选择以及应用旁路选择的未来时间段持续时间，以及 影响截面选择率。 通知的旅行者被收取使用通行费作为旁路选择率的函数，以响应选择在所提供的旁路选择上行驶，或者作为响应选择的路段选择费用的函数，选择行驶 所提出的受影响的部分选择。

公开(公告)号：US07743142B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US12359216

申请日：2009-01-23

Applicant: Craig William Fellenstein ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Joshy Joseph ,  James W Seaman

Inventor： Craig William Fellenstein ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Joshy Joseph ,  James W Seaman

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F9/5072 ,  G06F11/004 ,  G06F11/0709 ,  G06F11/0751 ,  H04L41/0681 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L43/50

Abstract: A method, system, and program for verifying resource functionality before use by a grid job submitted to a grid environment are provided. When a new resource is allocated to a particular execution environment within a grid environment managed by a grid management system, then a grid verification service automatically selects and runs at least one functionality test on the new resource as controlled by the grid management system. Responsive to a result of the functionality test, the grid verification system verifies whether the result meets an expected result before enabling routing of the grid job to the new resource, such that the functionality of the new resource is automatically verified before access to the new resource is allowed to maintain quality of service in processing grid jobs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在提交给网格环境的网格作业使用前验证资源功能的方法，系统和程序。 当在由网格管理系统管理的网格环境内的特定执行环境中分配新的资源时，网格验证服务自动选择并运行对由网格管理系统控制的新资源的至少一个功能测试。 响应于功能测试的结果，网格验证系统在启用网格作业到新资源的路由之前验证结果是否满足预期结果，使得新资源的功能在访问新资源之前被自动验证 被允许在加工网格工作中保持服务质量。

公开(公告)号：US20100138227A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12325471

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: Alfred J. BRIGNULL ,  Michele P. BRIGNULL ,  Rick A. HAMILTON, II ,  Anne R. SAND ,  James W. SEAMAN

Inventor： Alfred J. BRIGNULL ,  Michele P. BRIGNULL ,  Rick A. HAMILTON, II ,  Anne R. SAND ,  James W. SEAMAN

IPC: G06Q99/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02

Abstract: A system and method is provided to dynamically place products in a virtual universe and, in particular, to dynamically place products in a virtual universe based on an entity's budget. The system includes a placement location analysis engine configured to identify at least one location within a virtual universe and a placement cost analysis engine configured to determine a cost for displaying one or more items at one or more of the at least one location. The system also includes a recommendation engine configured to recommend one or more of the at least one location based on a budget.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法来动态地将产品放置在虚拟世界中，特别是基于实体的预算动态地将产品置于虚拟宇宙中。 该系统包括配置成识别虚拟宇宙内的至少一个位置的布置位置分析引擎和配置成确定用于在所述至少一个位置的一个或多个处显示一个或多个项目的成本的布局成本分析引擎。 该系统还包括被配置为基于预算推荐至少一个位置中的一个或多个的推荐引擎。

公开(公告)号：US20100121551A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12267690

申请日：2008-11-10

Applicant: Gregory J. Boss ,  Peter G. Finn ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  James W. Seaman ,  Keith R. Walker

Inventor： Gregory J. Boss ,  Peter G. Finn ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  James W. Seaman ,  Keith R. Walker

IPC: G06G7/70

CPC classification number: B60K15/00 ,  B60K2015/0319

Abstract: A system, method, and program product for facilitating fueling a vehicle includes sensing a state of the ignition of a vehicle and affecting fueling of the vehicle based on the state of the ignition. In one instance, the system, method, and program product are part of a computing system of the vehicle. In another instance, the system, method, and program product are part of a fuel pump employed to add fuel to the vehicle. In another aspect, the state of one or more of the fuel cap and the fuel pump are used to affect the state of the ignition. The state of the ignition may also be used to affect the state of another device external to the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 用于促进对车辆加油的系统，方法和程序产品包括基于点火状态来感测车辆的点火状态并影响车辆的燃料供给。 在一个实例中，系统，方法和程序产品是车辆的计算系统的一部分。 在另一种情况下，系统，方法和程序产品是用于向车辆添加燃料的燃料泵的一部分。 另一方面，燃料盖和燃料泵中的一个或多个的状态用于影响点火状态。 点火状态也可用于影响车辆外部的另一设备的状态。

公开(公告)号：US07712100B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US10940452

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: Craig W. Fellenstein ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Joshy Joseph ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Craig W. Fellenstein ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Joshy Joseph ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F9/46 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/5072 ,  G06Q40/04

Abstract: A method, system, and program for determining a capacity of a grid environment to handle a required workload for a virtual grid job request are provided. A bid controller receives a virtual job request for processing a job within a grid environment from a client system. The bid controller determines the total required workload for the virtual job request. Then, the bid controller calculates a capacity of the grid environment to handle the total required workload, such that a bid for performing the job is enabled to be automatically generated responsive to the virtual job request based on the capacity of the grid environment to handle the total required workload.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定网格环境以处理虚拟网格作业请求所需工作负载的容量的方法，系统和程序。 出价控制器从客户端系统接收在网格环境内处理作业的虚拟作业请求。 出价控制器确定虚拟作业请求的总需求工作量。 然后，出价控制器计算网格环境的能力来处理总需要的工作量，使得能够根据网格环境的容量来响应于虚拟作业请求自动生成用于执行作业的出价以处理 总需要的工作量。

公开(公告)号：US20090286598A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12122337

申请日：2008-05-16

Applicant: Lydia M. Do ,  Jason A. Cox ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Lydia M. Do ,  Jason A. Cox ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F13/57 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F2300/5533 ,  A63F2300/64 ,  A63F2300/807

Abstract: A method for deterministic teleportation within a virtual world, comprising creating and storing an association between a set of user conditions and a set of teleporter exit destinations. When a user engages the teleporter entrance, a user condition set is retrieved from the incoming user. The set of retrieved incoming user conditions is stored and compared to the association. A correct teleporter exit destination is selected from the set of teleporter exit destinations corresponding to a data match between the set of retrieved incoming user conditions and the set of user conditions associated with the exit destination.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在虚拟世界内进行确定性传送的方法，包括创建和存储一组用户条件与一组传送者出口目的地之间的关联。 当用户接合传送器入口时，从传入用户检索用户条件集。 检索到的传入用户条件的集合被存储并与该关联进行比较。 从对应于所检索的传入用户条件的集合和与出口目的地相关联的一组用户条件之间的数据匹配的传送器出口目的地集合中选择正确的传送者出口目的地。

公开(公告)号：US07533170B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11031541

申请日：2005-01-06

Applicant: Craig William Fellenstein ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Joshy Joseph ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Craig William Fellenstein ,  Rick Allen Hamilton, II ,  Joshy Joseph ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06F9/5072

Abstract: A grid change controller within a particular grid environment detects an unintended change within that grid environment. In particular, grid change controller monitors potential change indicators received from multiple disparate resource managers across the grid environment, where each resource manage manages a selection of resources within the grid environment. The grid change controller then determines a necessary response to the unintended change within the grid environment and communicates with at least one independent manager within the grid environment to resolve the unintended change, such that the grid environment to maintain performance requirements within the grid environment.

Abstract translation: 特定网格环境中的网格变更控制器会检测该网格环境内的意外变化。 特别地，电网改变控制器监视从网格环境中的多个不同资源管理器接收到的潜在变化指标，其中每个资源管理管理网格环境内的资源选择。 电网改变控制器然后确定对网格环境内的非预期变化的必要响应，并且与网格环境内的至少一个独立管理器通信以解决非预期的变化，使得网格环境在网格环境内维持性能需求。