Steven J Lamb

US Patent:

6791571, Sep 14, 2004

Filed:

Feb 27, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/259751

Inventors:

Steven Dale Lamb - Redmond WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345619, 715513, 715517, 345835

Abstract:

The present invention is embodied in an absolute and relative coordinate based format description system and method for displaying information, such as text, graphics, audio/visual multimedia, hyperlinks, etc. within a computer environment. Multimedia information including text, graphics, audio media, visual media and hyperlinks, is effectively presented and displayed within the computer environment. The multimedia information is contained within geometrical objects, which can be located anywhere within a working area with absolute or relative positioning and properties. Each object can be independent of other objects (absolute values) or dependent on other objects (relative values).

US Patent:

6803926, Oct 12, 2004

Filed:

Sep 18, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/157018

Inventors:

Steven D. Lamb - Redmond WA
Adam M. Feldstein - Seattle WA

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G09G 500

US Classification:

345744, 345746, 345700, 345962, 705 20

Abstract:

The present invention is embodied in a system and method for dynamically adjusting data values and preventing conflicts in response to remote user input. Namely, the system and method provides a remote user with real time interaction of data values, such as a set of results, associated sub-items or dependencies, and rules of enforcement of sub-item combinations produced by a host system. Adjustment of conflicting sub-items is prevented with the rules of enforcement and predefined interactive options. As such, the user can dynamically adjust the set of results and sub-items from a remote location. The system and method of the present invention preferably utilizes client-side processing to achieve real time interaction.

US Patent:

6877015, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Sep 4, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/148615

Inventors:

Benjamin F. Kilgore - Redmond WA, US
Steven D. Lamb - Woodinville WA, US
Loren K. Imes - Bothel WA, US
Mark E. Hickling - Kirkland WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F007/00
G06F003/00

US Classification:

7071041, 715744

Abstract:

The present invention is embodied in a system and method for dynamically adjusting data values in response to remote user input to provide the remote user with real time interaction of the data values. First, a user requests information from a remote computer and then results of the requested information are collected at a host computer. Second, the results of the request are transmitted in a hidden format from the host to the remote computer. Third, the results are remotely processed in response to user input. Last, the processed results are dynamically displayed. Client-side processing is preferably used instead of server-side processing to enable the user to quickly access and adjust information dynamically and in real time without server delays.

US Patent:

7243308, Jul 10, 2007

Filed:

Sep 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/952578

Inventors:

Steven D. Lamb - Woodinville WA, US
Adam M. Feldstein - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 3/00
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

715744, 715746, 715700, 715962, 705 20

Abstract:

The present invention is embodied in a system and method for dynamically adjusting data values and preventing conflicts in response to remote user input. Namely, the system and method provides a remote user with real time interaction of data values, such as a set of results, associated sub-items or dependencies, and rules of enforcement of sub-item combinations produced by a host system. Adjustment of conflicting sub-items is prevented with the rules of enforcement and predefined interactive options. As such, the user can dynamically adjust the set of results and sub-items from a remote location. The system and method of the present invention preferably utilizes client-side processing to achieve real time interaction.

US Patent:

7354345, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

May 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/852659

Inventors:

Michal Bortnik - Seattle WA, US
Steven D. Lamb - Woodinville WA, US
Max Hoberman - Redmond WA, US
Johan P. Hansen - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 42, 463 2, 463 40

Abstract:

A multilevel online tournament is provided. The first tournament round has a single bracket and each subsequent tournament round has a winners bracket and a losers bracket corresponding to a bracket in the previous tournament round. The tournament format allows players to match-up against any other player located within the same bracket. The online tournament format also allows participants to start playing match in a round of the tournament prior to the official start of that round. Thus, players are able to more quickly advance through the tournament and spend less time waiting for a suitable opponent. The tournament format also allows for players to request available tournament byes and to automatically progress when they are unable to connect with other players due to quality of service issues.

US Patent:

7621813, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Dec 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/006275

Inventors:

Michal Bortnik - Seattle WA, US
Erik John Arthur - Redmond WA, US
James David Macauley - Bellevue WA, US
Ling Tony Chen - Bellevue WA, US
Yasser B. Asmi - Redmond WA, US
Steven D. Lamb - Woodinville WA, US
James N. Helm - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 42, 463 1, 463 29, 463 40, 463 41, 463 43

Abstract:

Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities.

US Patent:

7682251, Mar 23, 2010

Filed:

Apr 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/062833

Inventors:

Michal Bortnik - Seattle WA, US
Steven D. Lamb - Woodinville WA, US
Max Hoberman - Redmond WA, US
Johan P. Hansen - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 42, 463 2, 463 40

Abstract:

A multilevel online tournament is provided. The first tournament round has a single bracket and each subsequent tournament round has a winners bracket and a losers bracket corresponding to a bracket in the previous tournament round. The tournament format allows players to match-up against any other player located within the same bracket. The online tournament format also allows participants to start playing match in a round of the tournament prior to the official start of that round. Thus, players are able to more quickly advance through the tournament and spend less time waiting for a suitable opponent. The tournament format also allows for players to request available tournament byes and to automatically progress when they are unable to connect with other players due to quality of service issues.

US Patent:

7837561, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Oct 14, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/578605

Inventors:

Michal Bortnik - Seattle WA, US
Erik John Arthur - Redmond WA, US
James David Macauley - Bellevue WA, US
Ling Tony Chen - Bellevue WA, US
Yasser B. Asmi - Redmond WA, US
Steven D. Lamb - Woodinville WA, US
James N. Helm - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

Microsoft Corporation - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 42, 463 1, 463 29, 463 40, 463 41, 463 43

Abstract:

Systems and method for providing a single sign in a gaming console that associates online activity that is out-of-game/cross game, and/or online activity that is in-game, and/or activity that is offline and in-game with that account. While online, a service tracks activity of gamers and provides usage statistics in a profile. While offline, the game console tracks the player's activity via a mechanism to collect detailed information about a specific player's in-game statistics and accomplishments. The offline activity is cached and uploaded when the console connects to the online service. Players can accumulate achievements offline that are credited towards online activities.