公开(公告)号：US07765401B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11290022

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Boyd C. Multerer ,  Ling Tony Chen ,  Darren L. Anderson

Inventor： Boyd C. Multerer ,  Ling Tony Chen ,  Darren L. Anderson

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: A63F13/71 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/843 ,  A63F2300/401 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  H04L9/3213 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/062 ,  H04L63/065

Abstract: A console-based multi-user authentication process allows multiple users of a game console to be authenticated together in a single request/reply exchange with an authentication entity. The results of which is the possession of a single ticket that can be used to prove authenticity of multiple authentication principals to one or more online services. Also described is a handshake process that can be used to initially establish an authentication account for each game console, in which the account creation server can trust that a genuine game console is making the request.

Abstract translation: 基于控制台的多用户认证过程允许游戏控制台的多个用户在与身份验证实体的单个请求/回复交换中一起进行身份验证。 其结果是拥有可以用于证明多个认证主体对一个或多个在线服务的真实性的单个票据。 还描述了一种握手过程，其可以用于最初为每个游戏控制台建立认证帐户，其中帐户创建服务器可以相信真正的游戏控制台正在发出请求。

公开(公告)号：US07657580B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11185147

申请日：2005-07-20

Applicant: Philippe Choquier ,  Quentin J. Clark ,  William D. Devlin ,  Lara N. Dillingham ,  Cameron J. A. Ferroni ,  Justin Grant ,  Rodney T. Limprecht ,  John F. Ludeman ,  Alexander E. Mallet ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Martin J. Sleeman ,  Michael W. Thomas

Inventor： Philippe Choquier ,  Quentin J. Clark ,  William D. Devlin ,  Lara N. Dillingham ,  Cameron J. A. Ferroni ,  Justin Grant ,  Rodney T. Limprecht ,  John F. Ludeman ,  Alexander E. Mallet ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Martin J. Sleeman ,  Michael W. Thomas

IPC: G06F12/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/5066

Abstract: A virtual applications architecture is provided according to the present invention. The architecture includes a topology manager for managing applications across a plurality of members, and a virtual applications manager for defining a plurality of resources comprising the applications. The topology manager communicates with the plurality of members to initiate scaling of the applications associated with the virtual applications manager to the members. The architecture may also include a replication system for deploying the applications to the members.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明提供虚拟应用架构。 该架构包括用于管理跨多个成员的应用的拓扑管理器，以及用于定义包括应用的多个资源的虚拟应用管理器。 拓扑管理器与多个成员通信以启动与虚拟应用程序管理器相关联的应用程序对成员的扩展。 该架构还可以包括用于将应用部署到成员的复制系统。

公开(公告)号：US07650495B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US12053857

申请日：2008-03-24

Applicant: Dinarte R. Morais ,  Mark D. VanAntwerp ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Daniel Caiafa ,  Ling T. Chen ,  Michael Courage ,  Damon V. Danieli ,  Eric Neustadter ,  Sean Christian Wohlgemuth

Inventor： Dinarte R. Morais ,  Mark D. VanAntwerp ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Daniel Caiafa ,  Ling T. Chen ,  Michael Courage ,  Damon V. Danieli ,  Eric Neustadter ,  Sean Christian Wohlgemuth

IPC: H04L29/06 ,  G06F9/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/0209 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: An exemplary implementation of a security gateway for online console-based gaming operates as a gateway between a public network (e.g., the Internet), and a private network (e.g., an internal data center network). The security gateway allows secure communication channels to be established with game consoles via the public network, and allows secure communication between game consoles on the public network and service devices on the private network.

Abstract translation: 用于基于在线控制台的游戏的安全网关的示例性实现用作公共网络（例如，因特网）和专用网络（例如，内部数据中心网络）之间的网关。 安全网关允许通过公共网络与游戏机建立安全通信通道，并且允许公共网络上的游戏机和专用网络上的服务设备之间的安全通信。

公开(公告)号：US20090210333A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12031687

申请日：2008-02-14

Applicant: Tobin R. Titus ,  Ernest A. Booth ,  Erik Porter ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Lili Cheng

Inventor： Tobin R. Titus ,  Ernest A. Booth ,  Erik Porter ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Lili Cheng

IPC: G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G07F11/002 ,  A63F2300/575 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: Technologies are described herein for compensating multiple contributing participants in a virtual world. A license associated with a composite content item is received upon a sale, rental, or lease of the composite content item to a purchasing participant in the virtual world. At least a first contributing participant and a second contributing participant are identified in a participant list within the license. Compensation is provided to the first contributing participant and the second contributing participant in accordance with the participant list.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了用于补偿虚拟世界中的多个参与者的技术。 在复合内容项目的销售，租赁或租赁时，与复合内容项目相关联的许可证被接收到虚拟世界中的采购参与者。 在许可证中的参与者列表中识别至少第一贡献参与者和第二贡献参与者。 根据参与者名单向第一个参与者和第二个参与者提供补偿。

公开(公告)号：US07428638B1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-23

申请号：US11275645

申请日：2006-01-20

Applicant: Ling Tony Chen ,  Boyd C. Multerer

Inventor： Ling Tony Chen ,  Boyd C. Multerer

IPC: H04K1/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: A63F13/73 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/71 ,  A63F13/77 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  G06F21/33 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G06F2221/2129

Abstract: An architecture is described to manufacture console-based gaming systems in a manner that allows them to be authenticated to a remote entity. The architecture involves creating a console public key and a console private key for each console-based gaming system. A digital certificate is created that contains the console public key and additional information about the console-based gaming system. The digital certificate is signed with a factory private key associated with the factory that manufactured the console-based gaming system.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种体系结构，以允许其对远程实体进行认证的方式来制造基于控制台的游戏系统。 该架构涉及为每个基于控制台的游戏系统创建控制台公钥和控制台专用密钥。 创建一个数字证书，其中包含控制台公钥和有关基于控制台的游戏系统的其他信息。 数字证书使用与制造基于控制台的游戏系统的工厂相关联的工厂私钥进行签名。

公开(公告)号：US07370194B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US10170003

申请日：2002-06-10

Applicant: Dinarte R. Morais ,  Ling T. Chen ,  Mark D. VanAntwerp ,  Daniel Caiafa ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Damon V. Danieli ,  Sean Christian Wohlgemuth ,  Eric Neustadter ,  Michael Courage

Inventor： Dinarte R. Morais ,  Ling T. Chen ,  Mark D. VanAntwerp ,  Daniel Caiafa ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Damon V. Danieli ,  Sean Christian Wohlgemuth ,  Eric Neustadter ,  Michael Courage

IPC: H04K1/00 ,  H04L9/00 ,  G06F7/04

CPC classification number: H04L63/0209 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L61/00 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L63/12 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: An exemplary implementation of a security gateway for online console-based gaming operates as a gateway between a public network (e.g., the Internet), and a private network (e.g., an internal data center network). The security gateway allows secure communication channels to be established with game consoles via the public network, and allows secure communication between game consoles on the public network and service devices on the private network.

Abstract translation: 用于基于在线控制台的游戏的安全网关的示例性实现用作公共网络（例如，因特网）和专用网络（例如，内部数据中心网络）之间的网关。 安全网关允许通过公共网络与游戏机建立安全通信通道，并且允许公共网络上的游戏机和专用网络上的服务设备之间的安全通信。

公开(公告)号：US08100756B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-24

申请号：US11864609

申请日：2007-09-28

Applicant: Bret P. O'Rourke ,  Eric P. Wilfrid ,  Nigel S. Keam ,  Steven Bathiche ,  James M. Alkove ,  Zachary L. Russell ,  Jon Marcus Randall Whitten ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Andrew D. Wilson

Inventor： Bret P. O'Rourke ,  Eric P. Wilfrid ,  Nigel S. Keam ,  Steven Bathiche ,  James M. Alkove ,  Zachary L. Russell ,  Jon Marcus Randall Whitten ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Andrew D. Wilson

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F13/67 ,  A63F11/0074 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/335 ,  A63F13/69 ,  A63F2300/6027

Abstract: A system that facilitates enhancing a game, game play or playability of a game may include an experience component, a game component and an alteration component. The experience component can collect a portion of data related to a game in which the portion of data indicates at least one of a tip or a tactic for the game. The game component can dynamically incorporate the portion of data into the game during game play to enhance playability of such game for a user with assistance provided by at least one of the tip or the tactic. The alteration component may alter the game during game play.

Abstract translation: 有助于增强游戏，游戏或玩游戏性的系统可以包括体验组件，游戏组件和改变组件。 经验组件可以收集与游戏相关的数据的一部分，其中该部分数据指示用于游戏的提示或策略中的至少一个。 游戏组件可以在玩游戏期间动态地将该部分数据合并到游戏中，以通过至少一个提示或策略提供的帮助来增强用户对这种游戏的可玩性。 改变组件可能在游戏过程中改变游戏。

公开(公告)号：US07836055B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11343455

申请日：2006-01-31

Applicant: Mel MacMahon ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Frank F. Savage ,  Josefa M. Nalewabau ,  Nicolas Gauvin ,  Shawn Hargreaves

Inventor： Mel MacMahon ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Frank F. Savage ,  Josefa M. Nalewabau ,  Nicolas Gauvin ,  Shawn Hargreaves

IPC: G06F17/28 ,  G06F9/54

CPC classification number: A63F13/60 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/77 ,  A63F2300/6009 ,  G06F8/36 ,  G06F8/71 ,  G06F9/542

Abstract: A data provider application programming interface (API) is configured for use with a game content editing application. An asset relationship management file, which is generated with the data provider API, includes information such as relationship references and annotations and is updated by the data provider API when a digital asset is edited. The asset relationship management file is then stored in a data store. An asset relationship graph is generated, based on the asset relationship management file in the data store. The asset relationship graph includes asset graph nodes that map dependency relationships between asset files. A graph API is also described. The graph API is configured for accessing the relationship graph through a server process to expose dependency relationships and annotations to a client process, such as an application. Thus, the effect of changes to one asset on other assets can readily be evaluated.

Abstract translation: 数据提供者应用编程接口（API）被配置为与游戏内容编辑应用一起使用。 使用数据提供者API生成的资产关系管理文件包括诸如关系引用和注释之类的信息，并且当数字资产被编辑时由数据提供者API更新。 然后将资产关系管理文件存储在数据存储中。 基于数据存储中的资产关系管理文件生成资产关系图。 资产关系图包括映射资产文件之间的依赖关系的资产图形节点。 还描述了图形API。 图形API被配置为通过服务器进程访问关系图，以向客户端进程（如应用程序）公开依赖关系和注释。 因此，一项资产变动对其他资产的影响可以很容易地进行评估。

公开(公告)号：US07743332B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US10967392

申请日：2004-10-18

Applicant: Quentin J. Clark ,  Lara N. Dillingham ,  Justin Grant ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Ori M. Amiga ,  Kent S. Schliiter ,  Roger W. Sprague ,  Alexander M. Sutton ,  Daniel T. Travison

Inventor： Quentin J. Clark ,  Lara N. Dillingham ,  Justin Grant ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Ori M. Amiga ,  Kent S. Schliiter ,  Roger W. Sprague ,  Alexander M. Sutton ,  Daniel T. Travison

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F11/3495 ,  G06F11/328 ,  G06F11/3409 ,  G06F2201/88

Abstract: A user interface to display and manage a plurality of entities as if a single entity is provided. The user interface includes a representation of the collection of entities as a whole, and a representation of members associated with the entity. If an action is performed on the representation of the entities as a whole, then the action is propagated to the collection of entities, if the action is performed on the representation of the member associated with the entity, then the action is directed to the member.

Abstract translation: 用于显示和管理多个实体的用户界面，就像单个实体被提供一样。 用户界面包括作为整体的实体的集合的表示，以及与该实体相关联的成员的表示。 如果对整个实体的表示执行操作，则如果对与该实体相关联的成员的表示执行操作，那么该动作被传播到实体的收集，则该动作被引导到该成员 。

公开(公告)号：US07640300B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US10167992

申请日：2002-06-10

Applicant: Sean Christian Wohlgemuth ,  Mark D. VanAntwerp ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Brian R. Morin

Inventor： Sean Christian Wohlgemuth ,  Mark D. VanAntwerp ,  Boyd C. Multerer ,  Brian R. Morin

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L67/24 ,  H04L63/0209 ,  H04L63/0428 ,  H04L67/26 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, a client device is sent an indication of one or more types of information available for the client device. In response to the indication, a request is received from the client device to retrieve the information available for the client device. The information is identified and sent to the client device. In accordance with another aspect, one or more friends of the user are identified from persistent data, and a check made as to whether each of them is logged in to the system. For each of them that is logged in to the system, the user is subscribed to the friend's information and the friend is subscribed to the user's information. In accordance with another aspect, a user is allowed to be a friend of another user only if the other user is also a friend of the user.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，向客户端设备发送可用于客户端设备的一种或多种类型的信息的指示。 响应于该指示，从客户端设备接收到请求以检索可用于客户端设备的信息。 信息被识别并发送到客户端设备。 根据另一方面，从永久数据识别用户的一个或多个朋友，并且检查它们中的每一个是否登录到系统。 对于登录系统的每个用户，用户订阅了朋友的信息，并且朋友订阅了用户的信息。 根据另一方面，只有当其他用户也是用户的朋友时，允许用户成为另一用户的朋友。