US 11451883

US Patent 11451883, titled "Method of and system for managing client resources and assets for activities on computing devices," was issued on September 20, 2022. The current assignee is Winview IP Holdings LLC, with the original assignee being Winview Inc. The inventors are Tim Huske, Mark J. Micheli, Mark K. Berner, Matt Ford, and David B. Lockton. The filing date for this patent application (US16/893,180) was June 4, 2020.

Abstract:
The patent describes a method and system for a distributed entertainment system on a computing device, particularly for activities correlated with live or televised events. It addresses challenges such as differing program timings, channels, state laws, and varying computing device models requiring specific software. The invention introduces an "Activity Client" to manage these concerns and enhance efficiency by delivering only necessary components, rather than entire data packages, to users' computing devices, thereby ensuring timely preparation for events.

Independent Claims Overview:

• Claim 1 (Method of implementing a consumer service on a mobile Internet-connected computing device): This claim outlines a method where a mobile Internet-connected computing device loads service-related information to an activity client, selects an option, downloads service-specific information, and executes an application. Crucially, it involves receiving a list of assets needed for the application, comparing this list with existing assets on the device, and then receiving only the assets that are missing.

• Claim 20 (Method of implementing a consumer service with a server): This claim describes a server-side method. The server transmits service-related information to an application, receives a selection, transmits selection-related information, and then receives additional information based on the user's application execution. The server then transmits a list of necessary assets and only sends the assets that are not already present on the mobile Internet-connected computing device.

• Claim 41 (Server device): This claim describes a server device configured with a memory and a processor to perform the method steps outlined in Claim 20, specifically transmitting and receiving information and assets, and only transmitting missing assets to a mobile Internet-connected computing device.

• Claim 62 (Device): This claim details a device (mobile Internet-connected computing device) comprising a memory and a processor. The device is configured to load service information, select an option, download service-specific information, execute an application, receive a list of necessary assets, compare them with resident assets, and only receive the missing assets.

• Claim 81 (Method of implementing a consumer service with a server, focused on asset transmission): This claim describes a server-side method involving transmitting service-related information to an application on a mobile Internet-connected computing device, receiving execution-based information, transmitting a list of necessary assets, and then transmitting only the assets from that list that are not already resident on the mobile Internet-connected computing device.

• Claim 102 (Server device, focused on asset transmission): This claim describes a server device with memory and a processor configured to execute the method steps of Claim 81, particularly transmitting service-related information, receiving execution data, transmitting a list of necessary assets, and then transmitting only the missing assets to the mobile Internet-connected computing device.

• Claim 123 (Mobile Internet-connected computing device, focused on asset reception): This claim describes a mobile Internet-connected computing device with memory and a processor. The device is configured to load service information, execute an application, receive a list of necessary assets, compare them with its own assets, and receive only the assets that are not already resident on the device.

Litigation Information:
As of April 26, 2026, US Patent 11451883 is actively involved in litigation. Cases have been filed in the New Jersey District Court under case numbers 3:25-cv-01143 and 3:25-cv-01146. Additionally, a PTAB case, IPR2026-00140, was filed and is currently pending. The patent is also noted to have its first worldwide family litigation filed.
An anticipated expiration date for the patent is June 20, 2026.