公开(公告)号：US20120245975A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13490550

申请日：2012-06-07

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

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

IPC: G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0201 ,  G06Q30/0242 ,  G06Q30/04

Abstract: A system and method for researching virtual markets and using the research to optimize product placements and displays. The system includes a monitoring engine configured to monitor information about user reactions and/or at least one product. The system also includes a recommendation engine configured to recommend a location within a virtual universe to display the at least one product based on the information monitored by the monitoring engine and a display engine configured to display the at least one product at a recommended location.

Abstract translation: 用于研究虚拟市场并利用研究优化产品展示位置和显示的系统和方法。 该系统包括被配置为监视关于用户反应的信息和/或至少一个产品的监视引擎。 该系统还包括被配置为推荐在虚拟宇宙内的位置的推荐引擎，以基于由监视引擎监视的信息显示所述至少一个产品;以及显示引擎，被配置为在推荐位置显示所述至少一个产品。

公开(公告)号：US08255113B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US13413817

申请日：2012-03-07

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: G07C5/08

CPC classification number: G07C5/0816 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: Details relating to the operation of a vehicle under adverse conditions are recorded and collected. This data is particularly useful to forestall catastrophic failures, and to provide valuable information for potential buyers of used vehicles. Among the operating conditions that are considered are high levels of air contaminants, operation in extreme hot or cold temperatures, hauling heavy loads, as well as hard braking, turning and acceleration. In addition to the detection and recording of data, prorated maintenance schedules are recalculated and adjusted to accommodate for the operation of the vehicle under these adverse or less than ideal conditions. Typically, the data is stored in the on-board computers present in most vehicles. Periodic off loading of the data to the dealer and service providers is also provided.

Abstract translation: 记录和收集有关在不利条件下运行车辆的细节。 这些数据对于防止灾难性故障特别有用，并为二手车的潜在买家提供有价值的信息。 在所考虑的运行条件中有高水平的空气污染物，在极端的热或低温下运行，拖运重载以及硬制动，转弯和加速。 除了检测和记录数据之外，按比例维修计划重新计算和调整，以适应车辆在这些不利或不太理想的条件下的运行。 通常，数据存储在大多数车辆中存在的车载计算机中。 还提供定期向数据库和服务提供商的数据的加载。

公开(公告)号：US20120166035A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13413817

申请日：2012-03-07

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: G01M17/00 ,  G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G07C5/0816 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G07C5/085

Abstract: Details relating to the operation of a vehicle under adverse conditions are recorded and collected. This data is particularly useful to forestall catastrophic failures, and to provide valuable information for potential buyers of used vehicles. Among the operating conditions that are considered are high levels of air contaminants, operation in extreme hot or cold temperatures, hauling heavy loads, as well as hard braking, turning and acceleration. In addition to the detection and recording of data, prorated maintenance schedules are recalculated and adjusted to accommodate for the operation of the vehicle under these adverse or less than ideal conditions. Typically, the data is stored in the on-board computers present in most vehicles. Periodic off loading of the data to the dealer and service providers is also provided.

Abstract translation: 记录和收集有关在不利条件下运行车辆的细节。 这些数据对于防止灾难性故障特别有用，并为二手车的潜在买家提供有价值的信息。 在所考虑的运行条件中有高水平的空气污染物，在极端的热或低温下运行，拖运重载以及硬制动，转弯和加速。 除了检测和记录数据之外，按比例维修计划重新计算和调整，以适应车辆在这些不利或不太理想的条件下的运行。 通常，数据存储在大多数车辆中存在的车载计算机中。 还提供定期向数据库和服务提供商的数据的加载。

公开(公告)号：US20120117233A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-10

申请号：US13352270

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Paul A. Moskowitz ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Paul A. Moskowitz ,  Brian M. O'Connell ,  Clifford A. Pickover ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F15/173

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: Described herein are some embodiments that use smart objects in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources. Some embodiments describe a first object that detects an indication to reduce resource usage of a computing resource that supports a virtual universe. Some embodiments further describe reducing, based on detection of the indication to reduce resource usage, display quality of the first virtual object according to an order of degrees of display quality reduction that corresponds to one or more degrees of resource reduction required for the computing resource. Further, some embodiments describe a second virtual object that is not reduced in display quality while simultaneously the first virtual object is reduced in display quality.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了使用虚拟世界中的智能对象来节省计算资源的一些实施例。 一些实施例描述了检测减少支持虚拟宇宙的计算资源的资源使用的指示的第一对象。 一些实施例进一步描述了根据对减少资源使用的指示的检测，根据对应于计算资源所需的一个或多个资源减少度的显示质量降低的程度的顺序来减少第一虚拟对象的显示质量。 此外，一些实施例描述了不降低显示质量的第二虚拟对象，同时第一虚拟对象在显示质量下降。

公开(公告)号：US08128487B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US11872597

申请日：2007-10-15

Applicant: Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Robert A. Hood ,  Robert C. McGinley ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Robert A. Hood ,  Robert C. McGinley ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: A63F13/12

CPC classification number: A63F13/85 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F13/79 ,  A63F2300/5546 ,  A63F2300/57 ,  A63F2300/61 ,  A63F2300/8082 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0209

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for compensating participants of events or activities of virtual environments, such as on-line games, digital or virtual worlds, and virtual universes are disclosed. One or more embodiments may comprise conducting an event, measuring event participation by the participant, and compensating the participant based upon the measured participation. Various embodiments may compensate the participant based upon the amount of time the participant spends at the event, while other embodiments may compensate the participant based upon amounts or types of activity of the participant while attending the event. Some embodiments may compensate the participant based upon such activity as chat activity, keyboard activity, and mouse activity. Some embodiments may compensate the participant based upon one or more referrals that the participant makes other participants.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于补偿诸如在线游戏，数字或虚拟世界以及虚拟世界的虚拟环境的事件或活动的参与者的方法，系统和计算机程序产品。 一个或多个实施例可以包括进行事件，测量参与者的事件参与，以及基于所测量的参与来补偿参与者。 各种实施例可以基于参与者在事件处花费的时间量来补偿参与者，而其他实施例可以在参加事件时基于参与者的活动的数量或类型补偿参与者。 一些实施例可以基于聊天活动，键盘活动和鼠标活动等活动补偿参与者。 一些实施例可以基于参与者使其他参与者的一个或多个转介来补偿参与者。

公开(公告)号：US08103414B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US12261424

申请日：2008-10-30

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: B62D5/04 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: B60K28/08 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/10 ,  B60W10/18 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W30/184 ,  B60W40/13 ,  B60W2530/10 ,  B60W2530/22 ,  B60Y2200/147 ,  F16H59/52 ,  F16H2059/525

Abstract: Methods, including service methods, program products and systems are provided for sensing vehicle loads and responsively and automatically configuring a vehicle. Vehicle-mounted load sensors sense vehicle loads, a vehicle processing means calculating a load imparted to the vehicle and comparing imparted loads to load capacity ratings or thresholds and responsively adjusting a vehicle cooling, transmission, braking, suspension or engine system into a revised operating mode. Modifying a component may entail revising a load capacity rating or threshold and repeating sensing, calculating, comparing and adjusting until the revised rating or threshold is met, or progressively adjusting in proportion to a change in a historic sensed load. Adjusting of the vehicle system may be biased to a performance characteristic or a load distribution. A supervisory entity may override automatic adjustment.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括服务方法，程序产品和系统的方法，用于感测车辆负载并且响应和自动地配置车辆。 车载负载传感器感测车辆负载，车辆处理装置计算施加到车辆的负载并将所施加的负载与负载能力额定值或阈值进行比较，并且将车辆制冷，变速器，制动，悬架或发动机系统响应地调整为修改的操作模式 。 修改组件可能需要修改负载容量等级或阈值，并重复感测，计算，比较和调整，直到满足修订的等级或阈值，或与历史感测负载的变化成比例地逐渐调整。 车辆系统的调整可能偏向性能特征或负载分布。 监督实体可以覆盖自动调整。

公开(公告)号：US20110307299A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13216742

申请日：2011-08-24

Applicant: Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R.L. Tamaru

Inventor： Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Jenny S. Li ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman ,  Johnnye R.L. Tamaru

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0204 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0255 ,  G06Q30/0269

Abstract: A method for market segmentation analysis includes a computer collecting virtual universe data associated with interactions between avatars, entities, and objects in a virtual universe. The computer collecting the virtual universe data includes the computer recording portions of the virtual universe data as the interactions occur. The method includes the computer determining criteria with which to perform a market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data. The method further includes the computer performing the market segmentation analysis on the virtual universe data, which includes the computer analyzing a plurality of groups of the virtual universe data. The groups are formed based on whether an avatar activity includes social activity and business activity in the virtual universe relative to a time of day. The method further includes the computer generating a report indicating results of the market segmentation analysis.

Abstract translation: 用于市场细分分析的方法包括收集与虚拟世界中的化身，实体和对象之间的交互相关联的虚拟宇宙数据的计算机。 收集虚拟宇宙数据的计算机包括当相互作用发生时计算机记录虚拟宇宙数据的部分。 该方法包括计算机确定用于对虚拟宇宙数据进行市场细分分析的标准。 该方法还包括对虚拟宇宙数据执行市场细分分析的计算机，其包括计算机分析虚拟宇宙数据的多个组。 这些组是根据虚拟世界中的社交活动和商业活动相对于一天中的时间是否形成的。 该方法还包括计算机产生指示市场细分分析结果的报告。

公开(公告)号：US20110060744A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12554097

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: Alfred J. Brignull ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Alfred J. Brignull ,  Michele P. Brignull ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  Pamela A. Nesbitt ,  Anne R. Sand ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q10/06

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for detecting affinity between entities in a virtual universe (VU) using real time access to descriptions prepared from information about objective entities available in VU databases as well as descriptive information made available by the objective entities. Objective entities may be aggregations of virtual entities. Activators for affinity determinations are provided. The information on an objective entity is compared with descriptive information on a VU subject to determine affinity, and corresponding action of the VU subject. In this manner also the comparative affinities of different objective entities may determine actions of the VU subject.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测虚拟宇宙（VU）中的实体之间的亲和度的方法和系统，其使用从关于VU数据库中可用的客观实体的信息准备的描述以及由客观实体提供的描述性信息进行实时访问。 客观实体可以是虚拟实体的聚合。 提供用于亲和力测定的激活剂。 将客观实体的信息与VU主题上的描述性信息进行比较，以确定亲和度以及VU对象的相应动作。 以这种方式，不同客观实体的比较亲和力也可以确定VU主题的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20100229235A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12396715

申请日：2009-03-03

Applicant: Christopher J. Dawson ,  Vincenzo V. Diluoffo ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  James W. Seaman

Inventor： Christopher J. Dawson ,  Vincenzo V. Diluoffo ,  Rick A. Hamilton, II ,  James W. Seaman

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/00

CPC classification number: H04L9/3265 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G06F2221/2149 ,  H04L9/006 ,  H04L9/321

Abstract: The passage of avatars into and out of regions in a virtual universe is regulated through the use of secure communications between and among the avatar, an authority managing of the region and a trusted third party who maintains a database of avatar characteristics. Permission to move from one virtual region to another is determined based upon the avatar characteristics.

Abstract translation: 化身进入和离开虚拟世界的区域通过使用头像之间和之间的安全通信来管理，该区域管理的权力和维护化身特征数据库的可靠的第三方。 基于化身特征确定从一个虚拟区域移动到另一虚拟区域的权限。

公开(公告)号：US07788375B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-31

申请号：US12364469

申请日：2009-02-02

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 method, system, and program for coordinating the monitoring, management, and prediction of unintended changes within a grid environment are provided. 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 change controller facilitates recovery from the unintended change within the grid environment to maintain performance requirements within the grid environment.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于协调网格环境中意外变化的监控，管理和预测的方法，系统和程序。 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，使得电网变化控制器有助于从电网内的非预期变化恢复 环境中保持网格环境中的性能要求。