ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 -- United States Patent no. 12,450,972, issued on Oct. 21, was assigned to Dell Products LP (Round Rock, Texas).

"Game space performance characterization" was invented by Uboho Victor (San Antonio), Tyler R. Cox (Austin, Texas) and Marc R. Hammons (Round Rock, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Game spaces are configured for best computer functioning. A game space is defined by hardware, software, and network(s). Each game space in a home or business is characterized for gaming performance capabilities. Individual devices, peripherals (such wireless gaming controllers, steering wheels, and joysticks), and even networks are also characterized for gaming performance c...