公开(公告)号：US20130046853A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13590179

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Brian Shuster ,  Aaron Burch ,  Zachary Zarry ,  Dirk Herling ,  Gary Shuster

Inventor： Brian Shuster ,  Aaron Burch ,  Zachary Zarry ,  Dirk Herling ,  Gary Shuster

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L63/101 ,  A63F2300/5533 ,  A63F2300/5553 ,  A63F2300/5586 ,  A63F2300/64 ,  A63F2300/65 ,  A63F2300/807 ,  A63F2300/8082 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F17/2247 ,  G06F17/30061 ,  G06F17/30873 ,  G06T19/003 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G06T2219/024 ,  G06T2219/2016 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L65/4015 ,  H04L65/403 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.

Abstract translation: 与虚拟世界相关的虚拟世界交互，操作，实现，实例化，创建和其他功能的系统和方法（请注意，虚拟世界在这里使用的术语将被理解为指虚拟世界系统，虚拟环境反映 真实，模拟，幻想或其他结构，并且包括利用3D环境中的交互的信息系统）。 各种实施例促进虚拟世界之间和之内的互操作，并且可以为操作虚拟世界提供一致的结构。 所公开的实施例还可以使个人能够在框架内构建新的虚拟世界，并允许第三方用户更好地与这些世界交互。

公开(公告)号：US20120042276A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13225922

申请日：2011-09-06

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F9/46

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a system, apparatus and method for monitoring a user's activities and displaying and presenting unsolicited content to users over a wide area network. Embodiments of the instant invention include a monitoring system comprising an activity monitor and a content transfer and display means, wherein the activity monitor comprises an event identifier and a timer. The monitoring system monitors user activities, identifies trigger events, measures the elapsed time of inactivity of the user and initiates the presentation of unsolicited data, or content, to the user computer. In general, the monitoring system identifies trigger events and measures the elapsed time between trigger events. If the elapsed time between the trigger events exceeds a predefined time period the monitoring system causes unsolicited data to be presented on the user computer.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于监视用户的活动并且通过广域网显示和呈现未经请求的内容给用户的系统，装置和方法。 本发明的实施例包括监视系统，其包括活动监视器和内容传送和显示装置，其中活动监视器包括事件标识符和定时器。 监视系统监视用户活动，识别触发事件，测量用户不活动的经过时间，并向用户计算机发起非请求数据或内容的呈现。 通常，监控系统识别触发事件并测量触发事件之间经过的时间。 如果触发事件之间的经过时间超过预定义的时间段，则监视系统使得未经请求的数据被呈现在用户计算机上。

公开(公告)号：US07454498B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-18

申请号：US10884772

申请日：2004-07-01

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a system, apparatus and method for monitoring a user's activities and displaying and presenting unsolicited content to users over a wide area network. Embodiments of the instant invention include a monitoring system comprising an activity monitor and a content transfer and display means, wherein the activity monitor comprises an event identifier and a timer. The monitoring system monitors user activities, identifies trigger events, measures the elapsed time of inactivity of the user and initiates the presentation of unsolicited data, or content, to the user computer. In general, the monitoring system identifies trigger events and measures the elapsed time between trigger events. If the elapsed time between the trigger events exceeds a predefined time period the monitoring system causes unsolicited data to be presented on the user computer.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于监视用户的活动并且通过广域网显示和呈现未经请求的内容给用户的系统，装置和方法。 本发明的实施例包括监视系统，其包括活动监视器和内容传送和显示装置，其中活动监视器包括事件标识符和定时器。 监视系统监视用户活动，识别触发事件，测量用户不活动的经过时间，并向用户计算机发起非请求数据或内容的呈现。 通常，监控系统识别触发事件并测量触发事件之间经过的时间。 如果触发事件之间的经过时间超过预定义的时间段，则监视系统使得未经请求的数据被呈现在用户计算机上。

公开(公告)号：US20080015964A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11552894

申请日：2006-10-25

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q40/06 ,  G06Q40/08

Abstract: Retail consumers may hedge the price of volatile commodities such as gasoline via the advance purchase of a policy, which may be represented by a hedge card. The card may be priced to cover uncertainty in the price of the commodity over a defined future period, plus a small profit for the card issuer, optionally plus a pre-paid residual cash value. The card may permit the purchase of a defined amount of the commodity at a price not to exceed a defined ceiling over the defined future period. The card issuer may contact with one or more fuel providers to apportion the risks and benefits of the hedge card. In the alternative, the card issuer may contract with the consumer only, and may rebate commodity purchase amounts in excess of the defined price ceiling directly to the hedge card holder.

Abstract translation: 零售消费者可以通过提前购买政策来对冲汽油等不稳定商品的价格，这可以由对冲卡代表。 该卡可能的价格是为了涵盖未来一段时间内商品价格的不确定性，加上卡发行商的小利润，可选地加上预付的剩余现金价值。 该卡可以允许在定义的未来期间以不超过定义的上限的价格购买定义的商品数量。 发卡机构可以与一个或多个燃料供应商联系，以分摊对冲卡的风险和利益。 另一方面，发卡机构只能与消费者订立合约，并可以直接向对冲卡持有人退回超过定义的价格上限的商品购买金额。

公开(公告)号：US20070157293A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11681051

申请日：2007-03-01

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04L61/1511 ,  H04L29/12066 ,  H04L63/083

Abstract: A system and method is provided for using a DNS server operating on a wide area network to enable an authorized reception device to receive (or be provided with) restricted content data associated with a particular wide area network address and redefine the domain name associated with a particular wide area network address. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an authorization application is adapted to provide the reception device with user-verification data, receive from the reception device verification data, and provide the filtering application with authorization data. The filtering application, which operates similarly to prior art DNS server systems, is further adapted to receive filtered data (i.e., password-required data and/or pseudo-domain-name data) and authorization data in order to provide an IP address of the content server to the reception device via a wide area network, such as the Internet.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使用在广域网上操作的DNS服务器的系统和方法，以使授权的接收设备能够接收（或提供）与特定广域网地址相关联的受限内容数据，并重新定义与 特定广域网地址。 在本发明的优选实施例中，授权应用适于向接收设备提供用户验证数据，从接收设备验证数据接收，并向过滤应用提供授权数据。 与现有技术的DNS服务器系统类似地操作的过滤应用还适于接收经过过滤的数据（即，密码需要的数据和/或伪域名数据）和授权数据，以便提供IP地址 内容服务器通过诸如因特网的广域网络发送到接收设备。

公开(公告)号：US20070111772A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11530415

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Gary Shuster ,  Brian Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster ,  Brian Shuster

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A63F1/18 ,  A63F3/00157 ,  A63F2009/2411 ,  G07F17/3227

Abstract: A gaming method operates to provide expert card-counting information to some or all participants, in exchange for a premium. The premium may be a cash payment, a reduction in the prize amounts or betting odds, some combination of the foregoing, or any other useful remuneration. The house retains its edge via the premium. The method may be implemented for play at a physical or virtual card table.

Abstract translation: 游戏方法用于向一些或所有参与者提供专家卡计数信息，以交换溢价。 保费可能是现金支付，奖金数额或投注赔率减少，上述的某些组合或任何其他有用的报酬。 房子通过溢价保留优势。 该方法可以实现为在物理或虚拟卡表中播放。

公开(公告)号：US20060189373A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11406039

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/40

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for gaming based upon an instant-win ticket. The method and apparatus are for use with tickets of the type having a durable substrate carrying a predetermined hidden indicator indicating a prize amount, such as scratch-off lottery tickets. The apparatus includes an electronically controlled payment acceptor to automatically accept fungible payments, such as currency or tokens, from a user. An electronically controlled display, such as a slot-machine style set of rotating cylinders, is adapted to display continuously changing information to the user during game play. A controller is connected to the display and to the payment acceptor. The controller is adapted to control operation of the display and distribution of fungible prizes to a gamer, all in response to a prize amount read from the instant-win ticket. The apparatus includes a ticket-reader connected to the controller. The ticket reader is adapted to read the instant-win ticket and determine the prize amount indicated by the hidden indicator. The apparatus may be used to simulate a slot machine, with prizes determined by a paper ticket.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于即时赢票的游戏方法和装置。 该方法和装置用于具有持久基板的类型的票据，该基板携带指示奖励金额的预定隐藏指示符，例如刮除彩票。 该装置包括电子控制支付接受者，以自动从用户那里接收诸如货币或令牌的可替换支付。 电子控制显示器，例如角子机风格的一组旋转圆筒，适于在游戏过程中向用户显示不断变化的信息。 控制器连接到显示器和付款接收器。 控制器适用于控制对玩家的显示和分发可替代奖品的操作，所有这一切都是为了响应从即时赢票读取的奖金数量。 该装置包括连接到控制器的检票器。 票阅读器适用于阅读即时票，并确定隐藏指示符指示的奖金数额。 该装置可以用于模拟老虎机，其中由纸票确定的奖品。

公开(公告)号：US20060143364A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11356575

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: G06F12/14

CPC classification number: G06F21/6218

Abstract: A method and system for operating a network server to discourage inappropriate use are disclosed. The method provides for altering files on the server in such a way so as essentially not affect acceptable, desired file types in any noticeable way, and to substantially corrupt undesirable file types. The method may be applied to every file copied to or from a memory of the server. In the alternative, the method may be applied only to selected files or types of files on the server. In particular, the files corrupted by altering according to the invention are executable software files and compressed files, that are generally not fault-tolerant. Fault tolerant files, such as uncompressed text and graphics files in common Internet-compatible formats, are not noticeably affected. The network server will therefore no longer be useful for storing or transferring undesirable files, and such use will be discouraged. According to a related embodiment of the invention, a system comprises a server having an application that performs one of the embodiments of the method according to the invention.

公开(公告)号：US20060080084A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-13

申请号：US11159484

申请日：2005-06-22

Applicant: Gary Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster

IPC: G06F17/27

CPC classification number: G06F17/3061 ,  G06F17/27 ,  G06Q10/00

Abstract: A method and system for candidate matching, such as used in match-making services, assesses narrative responses to measure candidate qualities. A candidate database includes self-assessment data and narrative data. Narrative data concerning a defined topic is analyzed to determine candidate qualities separate from topical information. Candidate qualities thus determined are included in candidate profiles and used to identify desirable candidates.

Abstract translation: 用于候选人匹配的方法和系统，例如用于比赛服务，评估叙事响应以测量候选人素质。 候选数据库包括自我评估数据和叙述数据。 分析有关定义主题的叙述数据，以确定与主题信息分离的候选质量。 如此确定的候选人素质包括在候选人资料中，用于确定理想的候选人。

公开(公告)号：US20050120042A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10882718

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Gary Shuster ,  Brian Shuster

Inventor： Gary Shuster ,  Brian Shuster

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F17/30873 ,  G06F17/30867 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L67/2842

Abstract: A method for filtering content makes use of local filtering agents for end users, and a portal to a network of human reviewing resources. Local filtering agents request content classification for unclassified content. The portal routes requests from local agents to available human reviewing resources. A content classification is provided by the reviewing resources, and may be saved in association with a content identifier for future use. The method permits human review of content within a short period after review is requested. In an embodiment of the invention, a centrally-located switch is provided for controlling filtering levels at one or more user terminals.

Abstract translation: 用于过滤内容的方法使用用于最终用户的本地过滤代理以及人类审查资源网络的门户。 本地过滤代理请求未分类内容的内容分类。 该门户将请求从本地代理程序路由到可用的人力资源审查资源。 内容分类由审查资源提供，并且可以与内容标识符相关联地保存以供将来使用。 该方法允许在审查后短期内对人的内容进行审查。 在本发明的实施例中，提供了一个位于中心的开关，用于控制一个或多个用户终端的过滤电平。