Assignee: Nintendo of America Inc.

Location: Redmond, WA
No. of patents: 32

Number	Title	Issue Date
8126724	Voice recognition method and apparatus using model number lookup A voice response system for use in obtaining return qualification information for a product using a non-unique product identifier, including: a dial-in voice system operable to prompt a caller for the non-unique product identifier, wherein the non-unique product ide...	02/28/2012
8104682	Method and apparatus for efficient handling of product return transactions A method and apparatus for efficient handling of product returns to reduce associated costs. A computer system at a regional product return center scans a returned product for identifying information, accesses a manufacturer return approval computer system through t...	01/31/2012
7890373	Method and apparatus for verifying product sale transactions and processing product returns The present invention relates to a computer-based system that provides a method for real time data storage and retrieval for the purpose of verifying and validating sales transactions and product return/warranty repair eligibility. An electronic product registration...	02/15/2011
7877300	System and method for processing orders involving full truck shipments A system and method of processing an order comprises receiving an order for desired items, and calculating a collective physical parameter(s) of the items such as a total weight of the items, a total volume of the items and/or a total number of cases of the items. T...	01/25/2011
7667705	System and method for controlling animation by tagging objects within a game environment A game developer can “tag” an item in the game environment. When an animated character walks near the “tagged” item, the animation engine can cause the character's head to turn toward the item, and mathematically computes what needs to be done in order to ma...	02/23/2010
7657872	Product testing and bug tracking system An Internet-based, secure communications system is utilized for enabling communications between a video game tester, project coordinator and others with a game developer. A master bug log which compiles all uncovered bugs is accessible by a game developer and other ...	02/02/2010
7580860	Method and apparatus for efficient handling of product return transactions A method and apparatus for efficient handling of product returns to reduce associated costs. A computer system at a regional product return center scans a returned product for identifying information, accesses a manufacturer return approval computer system through t...	08/25/2009
7455230	UPC, EAN and JAN validation system and method for loss prevention at point of sale/return The invention provides a process/system that validates the authenticity of the product UPC, EAN, JAN, RFID, EPC and/or equivalent code, in real-time, while a transaction is taking place. A database is preferably maintained including a list of suspected false or coun...	11/25/2008
7379899	Method and apparatus for verifying product sale transactions and processing product returns The present invention relates to a computer-based system that provides a method for real time data storage and retrieval for the purpose of verifying and validating sales transactions and product return/warranty repair eligibility. An electronic product registration...	05/27/2008
7069239	System and method for tracking trailers A computerized method and system enables the location, usage status and department assignment of each of a plurality of trailers to be tracked at all times while each trailer is at a warehouse facility. A web browser-based graphical display is generated that identif...	06/27/2006
6947941	Serial number mask and check digit for electronic registration system (ERS) A method and system for efficiently handling the acquisition of serial number information from products at, for example, a point of sale system in a retail store or the like utilizes a serial number mask (4) to generically define attributes of a serial number...	09/20/2005
6935954	Sanity system for video game A video game and game system incorporating a game character's sanity level that is affected by occurrences in the game such as encountering a game creature or gruesome situation. A character's sanity level is modified by an amount determined based on a character rea...	08/30/2005
6923717	Adrenaline feature for sports video games A method for controlling game play for use in a video game, wherein a plurality of possible animated actions can be taken by a game character in response to an input from a user provided through a game controller. The method includes: detecting user input from the g...	08/02/2005
6895470	External memory system having programmable graphics processor for use in a video game system or the like A fully programmable, graphics microprocessor is disclosed which is designed to be embodied in a removable external memory unit for connection with a host information processing system. In an exemplary embodiment, a video game system is described including a host vi...	05/17/2005
6769989	Home video game system with hard disk drive and internet access capability An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. The modification may involve the use of an expansion device coupled to a video game system port. A cable TV tuner is also included i...	08/03/2004
6757663	Electronic registration system for product transactions An electronic registration system which facilitates authorized product returns and reduces the incidence of improper returns. A retailer sales associate is prompted to enter individual product identification information such as an individual serial number. This indi...	06/29/2004
6712704	Security system for video game system with hard disk drive and internet access capability An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the primary system security features are incorporated into a video game ...	03/30/2004
6699127	Real-time replay system for video game A system and method for enabling real-time replay for videogames, wherein the player can selectively rewind the videogame to previously played points in the game in order to replay portions of the game during real-time. Inline keyframes are periodically r...	03/02/2004
6615104	System and method of selecting box size A system and method of processing orders comprises receiving an order for at least one item, planning the order including enabling a computer system to select a container size for storing the at least one item, and overriding the container size selected b...	09/02/2003
6590503	Remote control system A remote control system includes a memory storing a code library. A control circuit retrieves codes from the code library and supplied the codes to logic circuitry. The logic circuitry generates signals usable to control a transmitter....	07/08/2003
6474540	Integral insert packaging A product package formed from a one piece box blank that is pre-scored to define the panels of the box and an insert portion for defining a product compartment within a larger box interior. The insert portion includes a front panel, a side panel and an en...	11/05/2002
6468160	Security system for video game system with hard disk drive and internet access capability An existing video game system is modified to include additional communication and storage capability via a modem and hard disk drive. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the primary system security features are incorporated into a ...	10/22/2002
6463421	Method and apparatus for efficient handling of product return transactions A method and apparatus for efficient handling of product returns to reduce associated costs. A computer system at a regional product return center scans a returned product for identifying information, accesses a manufacturer return approval computer syste...	10/08/2002
6269344	Method and apparatus for efficient handling of product return transactions A method and apparatus for efficient handling of product returns to reduce associated costs. A computer system at a regional product return center scans a returned product for identifying information, accesses a manufacturer return approval computer syste...	07/31/2001
6147663	Electronic entertainment and communication system A video game/communications system permits users to actively participate in video game play or to use other data processing/communication services. A master host computer stores video games and other application programs. Those programs are provided to an...	11/14/2000
6112978	Integral insert packaging A product package formed from a one piece box blank that is pre-scored to define the panels of the box and an insert portion for defining a product compartment within a larger box interior. The insert portion includes a front panel, a side panel and an en...	09/05/2000
6085172	Method and apparatus for efficient handling of product return transactions A method and apparatus for efficient handling of product returns to reduce associated costs. A computer system at a regional product return center scans a returned product for identifying information, accesses a manufacturer return approval computer syste...	07/04/2000
6018719	Electronic registration system for product transactions An electronic registration system which facilitates authorized product returns and reduces the incidence of improper returns. A retailer sales associate is prompted to enter individual product identification information such as an individual serial number...	01/25/2000
5978774	Electronic registration system for product transactions An electronic registration system which facilitates authorized product returns and reduces the incidence of improper returns. A retailer sales associate is prompted to enter individual product identification information such as an individual serial number...	11/02/1999
5581270	Hotel-based video game and communication system A video game/communications system is disclosed which permits guest room guests to actively participate in video game play or to use other data processing/communication services. A multi-tasking master host computer stores video games and other applicatio...	12/03/1996
5243730	Apparatus for cleaning electronic game consoles and cartridges Cleaning apparatus for an electronic game console and associated game cartridges, wherein the game console is of the type having a first edge connector adapted to engage a mating second edge connector provided in the game cartridge. The cleaning apparatus...	09/14/1993
5025526	Apparatus for cleaning electronic game consoles and cartridges Cleaning apparatus for an electronic game console and associated game cartridges, wherein the game console is of the type having a first edge connector adapted to engage a mating second edge connector provided in the game cartridge. The cleaning apparatus...	06/25/1991

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Assignee: Nintendo of America Inc.