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System and method for dynamic multi-content cards Grant 10,828,575 - Hamilton, II , et al. November 10, 2 | 2020-11-10 |
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Method and system for vendor-neutral subcontractor enablement Grant 10,672,072 - Hamilton, II , et al. | 2020-06-02 |
Use of real time location information for user authentication and authorization in virtual environments Grant 10,639,551 - Hamilton, II , et al. | 2020-05-05 |
Method apparatus, and computer program product for dynamic security based grid routing Grant 10,263,880 - Seaman , et al. | 2019-04-16 |
Informing users of a virtual universe of real world events Grant 10,248,932 - Gershfang , et al. | 2019-04-02 |
Standardized visual indicators in electronic media Grant 10,216,361 - Dawson , et al. Feb | 2019-02-26 |
Evaluating advertising effectiveness in a virtual universe Grant 10,108,972 - Gershfang , et al. October 23, 2 | 2018-10-23 |
Presenting Advertising To Moving Vehicles App 20180285931 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2018-10-04 |
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Interlocking Block Framework For Three-dimensional Additive Manufacturing App 20180236730 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2018-08-23 |
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System and method for read-ahead enhancements Grant 9,977,777 - Boss , et al. May 22, 2 | 2018-05-22 |
System and method for detecting inappropriate content in virtual worlds Grant 9,911,282 - Alewine , et al. March 6, 2 | 2018-03-06 |
Relocation between virtual environments based upon promotional and alert conditions Grant 9,878,251 - Hamilton, II , et al. January 30, 2 | 2018-01-30 |
Preferred name presentation in online environments Grant 9,736,092 - Hamilton, II , et al. August 15, 2 | 2017-08-15 |
System and method for avoiding duplication of effort in drafting documents Grant 9,727,934 - Hamilton, II , et al. August 8, 2 | 2017-08-08 |
Method and system for accurate rating of avatars in a virtual environment Grant 9,700,804 - Dawson , et al. July 11, 2 | 2017-07-11 |
Use Of Real Time Location Information For User Authentication And Authorization In Virtual Environments App 20170165578 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2017-06-15 |
Virtual universe avatar activities review Grant 9,623,337 - Bhogal , et al. April 18, 2 | 2017-04-18 |
Use of real time location information for user authentication and authorization in virtual environments Grant 9,610,502 - Hamilton, II , et al. April 4, 2 | 2017-04-04 |
Client-side simulated virtual universe environment Grant 9,600,306 - Hamilton, II , et al. March 21, 2 | 2017-03-21 |
Input device switching an operating channel of a radio transceiver between first and second computer systems Grant 9,544,009 - Brillhart , et al. January 10, 2 | 2017-01-10 |
Method, apparatus, and computer program product for dynamic security based grid routing Grant 9,531,580 - Seaman , et al. December 27, 2 | 2016-12-27 |
System And Method For Detecting Inappropriate Content In Virtual Worlds App 20160328923 - Alewine; Neal J. ;   et al. | 2016-11-10 |
Standardized Visual Indicators In Electronic Media App 20160306525 - DAWSON; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2016-10-20 |
Dynamically building application environments in a computational grid Grant 9,471,380 - Fellenstein , et al. October 18, 2 | 2016-10-18 |
System and method for detecting inappropriate content in virtual worlds Grant 9,463,387 - Alewine , et al. October 11, 2 | 2016-10-11 |
Collapsing Areas Of A Region In A Virtual Universe To Conserve Computing Resources App 20160267721 - HAMILTON, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2016-09-15 |
Rendering of artifacts in a virtual universe environment in response to user tags Grant 9,421,468 - Bhogal , et al. August 23, 2 | 2016-08-23 |
Standardized visual indicators in electronic media Grant 9,405,436 - Dawson , et al. August 2, 2 | 2016-08-02 |
Developing User Profiles In Virtual Worlds App 20160191671 - DAWSON; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2016-06-30 |
System And Method For Read-ahead Enhancements App 20160179781 - BOSS; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2016-06-23 |
System and method for read-ahead enhancements Grant 9,323,734 - Boss , et al. April 26, 2 | 2016-04-26 |
Virtual world teleportation Grant 9,310,961 - Dawson , et al. April 12, 2 | 2016-04-12 |
System and method to provide a centralized alerting and awareness system through the use of an ear piece or other user interface Grant 9,300,605 - Brillhart , et al. March 29, 2 | 2016-03-29 |
Input Device Switching An Operating Channel Of A Radio Transceiver Between First And Second Computer Systems App 20160080025 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2016-03-17 |
Collapsing areas of a region in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources Grant 9,286,731 - Hamilton, II , et al. March 15, 2 | 2016-03-15 |
Reduction Of Computer Resource Use In A Virtual Universe App 20160062444 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2016-03-03 |
Optimizing cloud service delivery within a cloud computing environment Grant 9,274,848 - Dawson , et al. March 1, 2 | 2016-03-01 |
Input device switching an operating channel of a radio transceiver between first and second computer systems Grant 9,258,017 - Brillhart , et al. February 9, 2 | 2016-02-09 |
Managing locally initiated electronic mail attached documents Grant 9,251,127 - Ernest , et al. February 2, 2 | 2016-02-02 |
Reduction of computer resource use in a virtual universe Grant 9,244,513 - Hamilton, II , et al. January 26, 2 | 2016-01-26 |
Creating documents from graphical objects in a virtual universe Grant 9,245,237 - Hamilton, II , et al. January 26, 2 | 2016-01-26 |
Virtual world teleportation Grant 9,207,836 - Dawson , et al. December 8, 2 | 2015-12-08 |
Advertising And Entertainment System And Method For Vehicle Occupants App 20150332330 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2015-11-19 |
Virtual world teleportation Grant 9,189,126 - Dawson , et al. November 17, 2 | 2015-11-17 |
Preferred Name Presentation In Online Environments App 20150295864 - HAMILTON; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2015-10-15 |
Method and system for dynamic detection of affinity between virtual entities Grant 9,117,193 - Brignull , et al. August 25, 2 | 2015-08-25 |
Storage space savings via partial digital stream deletion Grant 9,111,577 - Bhogal , et al. August 18, 2 | 2015-08-18 |
System And Method For Detecting Inappropriate Content In Virtual Worlds App 20150227636 - Alewine; Neal J. ;   et al. | 2015-08-13 |
Mapping computer desktop objects to cloud services within a cloud computing environment Grant 9,104,438 - Dawson , et al. August 11, 2 | 2015-08-11 |
Input Device With Switchable Frequency Channel App 20150222298 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2015-08-06 |
Preferred name presentation in online environments Grant 9,100,435 - Hamilton, II , et al. August 4, 2 | 2015-08-04 |
System and method for detecting inappropriate content in virtual worlds Grant 9,056,248 - Alewine , et al. June 16, 2 | 2015-06-16 |
Input device switching an operating channel of a radio tranceiver between first and second computer systems Grant 9,042,830 - Brillhart , et al. May 26, 2 | 2015-05-26 |
Identity verification in virtual worlds using encoded data Grant 9,032,509 - Hamilton, II , et al. May 12, 2 | 2015-05-12 |
Dynamically Building Application Environments in a Computational Grid App 20150127506 - Fellenstein; Craig W. ;   et al. | 2015-05-07 |
Object tag metadata and image search Grant 9,008,433 - Fork , et al. April 14, 2 | 2015-04-14 |
Dynamic provisioning of resources within a cloud computing environment Grant 9,009,294 - Dawson , et al. April 14, 2 | 2015-04-14 |
Enhanced instant message connectivity Grant 8,990,311 - Chen , et al. March 24, 2 | 2015-03-24 |
System And Method For Avoiding Duplication Of Effort In Drafting Documents App 20150081573 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2015-03-19 |
Storage Space Savings Via Partial Digital Stream Deletion App 20150071599 - BHOGAL; KULVIR S. ;   et al. | 2015-03-12 |
System and method for gaming transactions Grant 8,974,308 - Boss , et al. March 10, 2 | 2015-03-10 |
Vehicle fuel efficiency optimization based on vehicle usage patterns Grant 8,972,163 - Green , et al. March 3, 2 | 2015-03-03 |
Dynamically building application environments in a computational grid Grant 8,966,473 - Fellenstein , et al. February 24, 2 | 2015-02-24 |
Customized rule application as function of avatar data Grant 8,943,421 - Brillhart , et al. January 27, 2 | 2015-01-27 |
System and method for avoiding duplication of effort in drafting documents Grant 8,943,033 - Hamilton, II , et al. January 27, 2 | 2015-01-27 |
Managing Locally Initiated Electronic Mail Attached Documents App 20150012808 - Ernest; Leslie M. ;   et al. | 2015-01-08 |
Transmission of broadcasts based on recipient location Grant 8,929,807 - Brillhart , et al. January 6, 2 | 2015-01-06 |
Negotiating agreements within a cloud computing environment Grant 8,914,469 - Dawson , et al. December 16, 2 | 2014-12-16 |
Relocation Between Virtual Environments Based Upon Promotional and Alert Conditions App 20140344761 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2014-11-20 |
Relocation between virtual environments based upon promotional and alert conditions Grant 8,893,000 - Hamilton, II , et al. November 18, 2 | 2014-11-18 |
Method And System For Vendor-neutral Subcontractor Enablement App 20140297510 - HAMILTON, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2014-10-02 |
Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Optimization Based On Vehicle Usage Patterns App 20140288812 - Green; Rendell L. ;   et al. | 2014-09-25 |
Protecting Against Data Loss In A Networked Computing Environment App 20140244311 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2014-08-28 |
Tracking, distribution and management of apportionable licenses granted for distributed software products Grant 8,805,743 - Bantz , et al. August 12, 2 | 2014-08-12 |
Vehicle fuel efficiency optimization based on vehicle usage patterns Grant 8,793,064 - Green , et al. July 29, 2 | 2014-07-29 |
System And Method For Dynamic Multi-content Cards App 20140195932 - HAMILTON, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2014-07-10 |
Method and system for vendor-neutral subcontractor enablement Grant 8,756,145 - Hamilton, II , et al. June 17, 2 | 2014-06-17 |
Personal Service Assistance In A Virtual Universe App 20140164182 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2014-06-12 |
System and method for dynamic multi-content cards Grant 8,751,927 - Hamilton, II , et al. June 10, 2 | 2014-06-10 |
Identity verification in virtual worlds using encoded data Grant 8,745,726 - Hamilton, II , et al. June 3, 2 | 2014-06-03 |
Cloud computing roaming services Grant 8,745,242 - Dawson , et al. June 3, 2 | 2014-06-03 |
Input Device With Switchable Frequency Channel App 20140148105 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2014-05-29 |
Competitive sales environment in a virtual world Grant 8,732,035 - Finn , et al. May 20, 2 | 2014-05-20 |
Grid computing accounting and statistics management system Grant 8,713,179 - Dawson , et al. April 29, 2 | 2014-04-29 |
System and method for managing virtual world environments based upon existing physical environments Grant 8,704,821 - Kulkarni , et al. April 22, 2 | 2014-04-22 |
Input device with switchable frequency channel for switchable use between computer systems Grant 8,682,249 - Brillhart , et al. March 25, 2 | 2014-03-25 |
Application of normative rules in a virtual universe Grant 8,682,832 - Brillhart , et al. March 25, 2 | 2014-03-25 |
User data-driven DVR download scheduling system Grant 8,676,036 - Bhogal , et al. March 18, 2 | 2014-03-18 |
Discerning and displaying relationships between avatars Grant 8,677,254 - Finn , et al. March 18, 2 | 2014-03-18 |
Collapsing areas of a region in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources App 20140063004 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2014-03-06 |
Modifying virtual universe display quality of virtual objects according to encoded virtual object settings and fee payment status Grant 8,667,498 - Hamilton, II , et al. March 4, 2 | 2014-03-04 |
Personal service assistance in a virtual universe Grant 8,655,674 - Finn , et al. February 18, 2 | 2014-02-18 |
Externalizing virtual object tags relating to virtual objects Grant 8,639,589 - Finn , et al. January 28, 2 | 2014-01-28 |
Externalizing virtual object tags relating to virtual objects Grant 8,639,588 - Finn , et al. January 28, 2 | 2014-01-28 |
Virtual World Teleportation App 20140026064 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2014-01-23 |
Virtual World Teleportation App 20140026077 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2014-01-23 |
Virtual World Teleportation App 20140026078 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2014-01-23 |
Virtual universe avatar activities review Grant 8,635,303 - Bhogal , et al. January 21, 2 | 2014-01-21 |
System and method for product trials in a simulated environment Grant 8,626,615 - Brignull , et al. January 7, 2 | 2014-01-07 |
Modifying a display quality of an area in a virtual universe according to avatar characteristics Grant 8,624,903 - Hamilton, II , et al. January 7, 2 | 2014-01-07 |
Rendering Of Artifacts In A Virtual Universe Environment In Response To User Tags App 20130346884 - Bhogal; Kulvir S. ;   et al. | 2013-12-26 |
Reserving services within a cloud computing environment Grant 8,615,584 - Dawson , et al. December 24, 2 | 2013-12-24 |
Creating and using secure communications channels for virtual universes Grant 8,612,750 - Garcia , et al. December 17, 2 | 2013-12-17 |
System And Method To Provide A Centralized Alerting And Awareness System Through The Use Of An Ear Piece Or Other User Interface App 20130318179 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2013-11-28 |
Identity Verification In Virtual Worlds Using Encoded Data App 20130312086 - HAMILTON, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2013-11-21 |
Virtual world teleportation Grant 8,584,025 - Dawson , et al. November 12, 2 | 2013-11-12 |
Automated management of software images for efficient resource node building within a grid environment Grant 8,583,650 - Fellenstein , et al. November 12, 2 | 2013-11-12 |
Externalizing Virtual Object Tags Relating To Virtual Objects App 20130282529 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2013-10-24 |
Rendering of artifacts in a virtual universe environment in response to user tags Grant 8,564,591 - Bhogal , et al. October 22, 2 | 2013-10-22 |
Externalizing Virtual Object Tags Relating To Virtual Objects App 20130275271 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2013-10-17 |
Dynamically Building Application Environments in a Computational Grid App 20130268944 - Fellenstein; Craig W. ;   et al. | 2013-10-10 |
Controlling And Using Virtual Universe Wish Lists App 20130254043 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2013-09-26 |
Tracking vehicle maintenance using sensor detection Grant 8,543,283 - Boss , et al. September 24, 2 | 2013-09-24 |
Mechanic certification tracking validator Grant 8,521,547 - Boss , et al. August 27, 2 | 2013-08-27 |
Collapsing areas of a region in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources Grant 8,514,249 - Hamilton, II , et al. August 20, 2 | 2013-08-20 |
Object Tag Metadata And Image Search App 20130202216 - Fork; Michael J. ;   et al. | 2013-08-08 |
Secure Transaction Authorization App 20130185205 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2013-07-18 |
Standardized Visual Indicators In Electronic Media App 20130185659 - DAWSON; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2013-07-18 |
Market segmentation analyses in virtual universes Grant 8,478,631 - Brignull , et al. July 2, 2 | 2013-07-02 |
System and method for tagging objects for heterogeneous searches Grant 8,473,356 - Finn , et al. June 25, 2 | 2013-06-25 |
Application Of Normative Rules In A Virtual Universe App 20130132324 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2013-05-23 |
Controlling and using virtual universe wish lists Grant 8,442,946 - Hamilton, II , et al. May 14, 2 | 2013-05-14 |
Standardized visual indicators in electronic media Grant 8,434,010 - Dawson , et al. April 30, 2 | 2013-04-30 |
Preferred customer service representative presentation to virtual universe clients Grant 8,423,478 - Finn , et al. April 16, 2 | 2013-04-16 |
Enhanced adaptive optimization and presentation of on-line map data Grant 8,423,285 - Paterson , et al. April 16, 2 | 2013-04-16 |
Power consumption projection Grant 8,423,195 - Anunobi , et al. April 16, 2 | 2013-04-16 |
Computer program product, apparatus and system for managing a manual assembly sequence Grant 8,417,364 - Seaman , et al. April 9, 2 | 2013-04-09 |
Estimating future grid job costs by classifying grid jobs and storing results of processing grid job microcosms Grant 8,396,757 - Fellenstein , et al. March 12, 2 | 2013-03-12 |
Transmission Of Broadcasts Based On Recipient Location App 20130052940 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2013-02-28 |
Controlling vehicle operations based on object presence Grant 8,364,344 - Boss , et al. January 29, 2 | 2013-01-29 |
Creating And Using Secure Communications Channels For Virtual Universes App 20130019094 - GARCIA; Kelley K. ;   et al. | 2013-01-17 |
Market Segmentation Analyses In Virtual Universes App 20130013375 - Brignull; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2013-01-10 |
Tracking Vehicle Maintenance Using Sensor Detection App 20130006465 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2013-01-03 |
Using Smart Objects In A Virtual Universe To Conserve Computing Resources App 20130002667 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2013-01-03 |
Automating responses by grid providers to bid requests indicating criteria for a grid job Grant 8,346,591 - Fellenstein , et al. January 1, 2 | 2013-01-01 |
Method and system for cost avoidance in virtualized computing environments Grant 8,347,307 - Dawson , et al. January 1, 2 | 2013-01-01 |
Customized Rule Application As Function Of Avatar Data App 20120331403 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2012-12-27 |
Using smart objects in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources Grant 8,341,640 - Hamilton, II , et al. December 25, 2 | 2012-12-25 |
Virtual Universe Avatar Activities Review App 20120324051 - Bhogal; Kulvir S. ;   et al. | 2012-12-20 |
System And Method For Read-ahead Enhancements App 20120323945 - BOSS; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2012-12-20 |
Virtual Universe Avatar Activities Review App 20120317517 - Bhogal; Kulvir S. ;   et al. | 2012-12-13 |
Fraud mitigation through avatar identity determination Grant 8,332,913 - Dawson , et al. December 11, 2 | 2012-12-11 |
Using smart objects in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources Grant 8,327,376 - Hamilton, II , et al. December 4, 2 | 2012-12-04 |
Cloud Computing Roaming Services App 20120297071 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2012-11-22 |
Dynamic, User-driven Service Catalog App 20120290678 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2012-11-15 |
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Market segmentation analyses in virtual universes Grant 8,311,877 - Brignull , et al. November 13, 2 | 2012-11-13 |
Viral installation of operating systems in a network Grant 8,312,449 - Dawson , et al. November 13, 2 | 2012-11-13 |
System and Method for Researching Virtual Markets and Optimizing Product Placements and Displays App 20120271710 - BRIGNULL; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2012-10-25 |
System and Method for Researching Virtual Markets and Optimizing Product Placements and Displays App 20120271680 - BRIGNULL; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2012-10-25 |
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Creating and using secure communications channels for virtual universes Grant 8,291,218 - Garcia , et al. October 16, 2 | 2012-10-16 |
Virtual universe avatar activities review Grant 8,285,790 - Bhogal , et al. October 9, 2 | 2012-10-09 |
Avatar aggregation in a virtual universe Grant 8,281,240 - Finn , et al. October 2, 2 | 2012-10-02 |
System and Method for Researching Virtual Markets and Optimizing Product Placements and Displays App 20120245975 - BRIGNULL; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2012-09-27 |
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System and method for researching virtual markets and optimizing product placements and displays Grant 8,271,330 - Brignull , et al. September 18, 2 | 2012-09-18 |
Tracking Vehicle Maintenance Using Sensor Detection App 20120221194 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2012-08-30 |
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Controlling And Using Virtual Universe Wish Lists App 20120212483 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2012-08-23 |
Controlling Vehicle Operations Based On Object Presence App 20120209451 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2012-08-16 |
Region access authorization in a virtual environment Grant 8,245,283 - Dawson , et al. August 14, 2 | 2012-08-14 |
Collapsing Areas Of A Region In A Virtual Universe To Conserve Computing Resources App 20120188278 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2012-07-26 |
System And Method For Cooperative Vehicle Adaptation App 20120188097 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2012-07-26 |
Mechanic Certification Tracking Validation App 20120179331 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2012-07-12 |
Controlling vehicle operations based on object presence Grant 8,219,281 - Boss , et al. July 10, 2 | 2012-07-10 |
Controlling and using virtual universe wish lists Grant 8,214,335 - Hamilton, II , et al. July 3, 2 | 2012-07-03 |
Collapsing areas of a region in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources Grant 8,214,750 - Hamilton, II , et al. July 3, 2 | 2012-07-03 |
Detection Of Vehicle Operation Under Adverse Conditions App 20120166035 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2012-06-28 |
Tracking vehicle maintenance using sensor detection Grant 8,209,076 - Boss , et al. June 26, 2 | 2012-06-26 |
Random and deterministic travel fees Grant 8,200,529 - Hamilton, II , et al. June 12, 2 | 2012-06-12 |
Cooperative vehicle diagnostics Grant 8,180,519 - Brillhart , et al. May 15, 2 | 2012-05-15 |
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Using Smart Objects In A Virtual Universe To Conserve Computing Resources App 20120113127 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2012-05-10 |
Dynamic location generation within a virtual world Grant 8,171,408 - Dawson , et al. May 1, 2 | 2012-05-01 |
Computing component and environment mobility Grant 8,171,325 - Brillhart , et al. May 1, 2 | 2012-05-01 |
Updating data stores of virtual worlds based on data stores external to the virtual worlds Grant 8,145,725 - Dawson , et al. March 27, 2 | 2012-03-27 |
Method and apparatus for enhancing instant messaging systems Grant 8,140,981 - Gusler , et al. March 20, 2 | 2012-03-20 |
Detection of vehicle operation under adverse conditions Grant 8,140,213 - Boss , et al. March 20, 2 | 2012-03-20 |
Compensating participants of virtual environments Grant 8,128,487 - Hamilton, II , et al. March 6, 2 | 2012-03-06 |
Smart virtual objects of a virtual universe independently select display quality adjustment settings to conserve energy consumption of resources supporting the virtual universe Grant 8,127,297 - Hamilton, II , et al. February 28, 2 | 2012-02-28 |
Vehicle fluid replacement tracking Grant 8,126,607 - Boss , et al. February 28, 2 | 2012-02-28 |
Input Device With Switchable Frequency Channel App 20120040616 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2012-02-16 |
Adaptive vehicle configuration Grant 8,103,414 - Boss , et al. January 24, 2 | 2012-01-24 |
Recording, storing, and retrieving vehicle maintenance records Grant 8,095,265 - Boss , et al. January 10, 2 | 2012-01-10 |
Market Segmentation Analyses In Virtual Universes App 20110307299 - Brignull; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2011-12-15 |
Location-based vehicle maintenance scheduling Grant 8,060,274 - Boss , et al. November 15, 2 | 2011-11-15 |
Variable rate travel fee based upon vehicle occupancy Grant 8,055,534 - Ashby , et al. November 8, 2 | 2011-11-08 |
Modifying A Display Quality Of An Area In A Virtual Universe According To Avatar Characteristics App 20110254853 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2011-10-20 |
Resource exchange management within a cloud computing environment Grant 8,037,187 - Dawson , et al. October 11, 2 | 2011-10-11 |
Market segmentation analyses in virtual universes Grant 8,036,930 - Brignull , et al. October 11, 2 | 2011-10-11 |
Reducing a display quality of an area in a virtual universe to conserve computing resources Grant 8,013,861 - Hamilton, II , et al. September 6, 2 | 2011-09-06 |
Method, system and computer program product for national language support using a multi-language property file Grant 8,010,340 - Chen , et al. August 30, 2 | 2011-08-30 |
Liquid exposure detection Grant 8,004,415 - Boss , et al. August 23, 2 | 2011-08-23 |
System for hierarchical audio conflict control Grant 7,983,430 - Boss , et al. July 19, 2 | 2011-07-19 |
Airport traffic management Grant 7,979,197 - Finn , et al. July 12, 2 | 2011-07-12 |
Travel fee rate setting based upon travel mode and convenience Grant 7,979,292 - Hamilton, II , et al. July 12, 2 | 2011-07-12 |
Preemptive variable rate travel fees Grant 7,969,325 - Hamilton, II , et al. June 28, 2 | 2011-06-28 |
Dynamic Provisioning Of Resources Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110145392 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-16 |
Negotiating Agreements Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110145153 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-16 |
Resource Exchange Management Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110145413 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-16 |
Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Optimization Based On Vehicle Usage Patterns App 20110145042 - Green; Rendell L. ;   et al. | 2011-06-16 |
Cloud Servicing Brokering App 20110145094 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-16 |
Optimizing Cloud Service Delivery Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110138050 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-09 |
Inter-cloud Resource Sharing Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110137805 - Brookbanks; Michael D. ;   et al. | 2011-06-09 |
Reserving Services Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110138051 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-09 |
Mapping Computer Desktop Objects To Cloud Services Within A Cloud Computing Environment App 20110138049 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-09 |
Cloud Computing Roaming Services App 20110138048 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-06-09 |
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Managing electrical device power state Grant 7,956,747 - Boss , et al. June 7, 2 | 2011-06-07 |
Customized Rule Application As Function Of Avatar Data App 20110131509 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2011-06-02 |
User-responsive Rendering Of A Virtual Universe Environment App 20110128281 - Bhogal; Kulvir S. ;   et al. | 2011-06-02 |
Informing Users Of A Virtual Universe Of Real World Events App 20110131508 - Gershfang; Igor Y. ;   et al. | 2011-06-02 |
Evaluating Advertising Effectiveness In A Virtual Universe App 20110131517 - Gershfang; Igor Y. ;   et al. | 2011-06-02 |
Modifying time progression rates in a virtual universe Grant 7,945,802 - Hamilton, II , et al. May 17, 2 | 2011-05-17 |
Power Consumption Projection App 20110106326 - Anunobi; Ogechi O. ;   et al. | 2011-05-05 |
Method and System for Accurate Rating of Avatars in a Virtual Environment App 20110078088 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2011-03-31 |
Method and System for Dynamic Detection of Affinity Between Virtual Entities App 20110060744 - Brignull; Alfred J. ;   et al. | 2011-03-10 |
Consumer rating and customer service based thereon within a virtual universe Grant 7,904,395 - Finn , et al. March 8, 2 | 2011-03-08 |
Relocation Between Virtual Environments Based Upon Promotional and Alert Conditions App 20110055136 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2011-03-03 |
Immersion detection Grant 7,889,087 - Boss , et al. February 15, 2 | 2011-02-15 |
Use of Real Time Location Information for User Authentication and Authorization in Virtual Environments App 20110010675 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2011-01-13 |
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Client-side Simulated Virtual Universe Environment App 20100199193 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-08-05 |
System And Method For Avoiding Duplication Of Effort In Drafting Documents App 20100198859 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-08-05 |
Preemptive Variable Rate Travel Fees App 20100156670 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-06-24 |
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Variable-rate Transport Fees Based On Hazardous Travel Conditions App 20100153193 - Ashby; Duncan ;   et al. | 2010-06-17 |
Variable Toll Fee Selection From Geographic Indicia App 20100153191 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-06-17 |
Travel Fee Rate Setting Based Upon Travel Mode And Convenience App 20100153192 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-06-17 |
Random And Deterministic Travel Fees App 20100153125 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-06-17 |
Vehicle Method, System, And Program Product For Managing Electrical Device Power State App 20100141431 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2010-06-10 |
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System And Method For Product Trials In A Simulated Environment App 20100138305 - Brignull; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2010-06-03 |
System And Method For Dynamic Multi-content Cards App 20100138740 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-06-03 |
Computing Component And Environment Mobility App 20100138530 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2010-06-03 |
Method, System, And Program Product For Facilitating Vehicle Fueling Based On Vehicle State App 20100121551 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2010-05-13 |
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Reduction Of Computer Resource Use In A Virtual Universe App 20100107084 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-04-29 |
Liquid Exposure Detection Method, System, And Program Product App 20100085155 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2010-04-08 |
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Redirection Of An Avatar App 20100088600 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2010-04-08 |
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Virtual Universe Avatar Activities Review App 20100082798 - Bhogal; Kulvir S. ;   et al. | 2010-04-01 |
System And Method For Managing Virtual World Environments Based Upon Existing Physical Environments App 20100066733 - Kulkarni; Gaurav N. ;   et al. | 2010-03-18 |
System And Method For Cooperative Vehicle Diagnostics App 20100057290 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2010-03-04 |
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Mobile Transport Selection And Acquisition App 20100036687 - Bansal; Ravi P. ;   et al. | 2010-02-11 |
Discerning And Displaying Relationships Between Avatars App 20100023879 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2010-01-28 |
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Competitive Sales Environment In A Virtual World App 20090319390 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2009-12-24 |
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Consumer Rating And Customer Service Based Thereon Within A Virtual Universe App 20090307051 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2009-12-10 |
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Computer Program Product, Apparatus And System For Managing A Manual Assembly Sequence App 20090198365 - Seaman; James W. ;   et al. | 2009-08-06 |
Method And System For Vendor-neutral Subcontractor Enablement App 20090198536 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2009-08-06 |
Market Segmentation Analyses In Virtual Universes App 20090187461 - Brignull; Michele P. ;   et al. | 2009-07-23 |
Method, System, And Program Product For Airport Traffic Management App 20090150013 - Finn; Peter G. ;   et al. | 2009-06-11 |
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Collapsing Areas Of A Region In A Virtual Universe To Conserve Computing Resources App 20090113338 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2009-04-30 |
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Controlling And Using Virtual Universe Wish Lists App 20090100076 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2009-04-16 |
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Creating Documents From Graphical Objects In A Virtual Universe App 20090083623 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2009-03-26 |
Creating Documents From Objects With Text In A Virtual Universe App 20090083624 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2009-03-26 |
Modifying Time Progression Rates In A Virtual Universe App 20090077161 - Hamilton, II; Rick A. ;   et al. | 2009-03-19 |
System And Method To Provide A Centralized Alerting And Awareness System Through The Use Of An Ear Piece Or Other User Interface App 20090070424 - Brillhart; David C. ;   et al. | 2009-03-12 |
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Dynamic Virtual Shopping Area Based On User Preferences And History App 20090037291 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2009-02-05 |
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Method, System And Computer Program Product For National Language Support Using A Multi-language Property File App 20080275693 - Chen; Yen-Fu ;   et al. | 2008-11-06 |
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Enablement Of Virtual Environment Functions And Features Through Advertisement Exposure App 20080204449 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2008-08-28 |
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System For Hierarchical Audio Conflict Control App 20080144859 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2008-06-19 |
Method For Viral Installation Of Operating Systems In A Network App 20080127172 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2008-05-29 |
System And Method For Autonomic Detection Of Tire Tread Wear App 20080084285 - Bhogal; Kulvir Singh ;   et al. | 2008-04-10 |
Vehicle Collision Avoidance System Enhancement Using In-Car Air Bag Deployment System App 20080036579 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2008-02-14 |
System And Method For Hierarchical Audio Conflict Control App 20070274539 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2007-11-29 |
Grid computing accounting and statistics management system App 20070078960 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2007-04-05 |
Method for remotely connecting to a secure telephone network App 20070049248 - Dawson; Christopher J. ;   et al. | 2007-03-01 |
Method and system for improving selection capability for user interface App 20070022386 - Boss; Gregory J. ;   et al. | 2007-01-25 |
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Automatically distributing a bid request for a grid job to multiple grid providers and analyzing responses to select a winning grid provider App 20060155633 - Fellenstein; Craig William ;   et al. | 2006-07-13 |
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