公开(公告)号：US20050059485A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-17

申请号：US10972830

申请日：2004-10-25

Applicant: Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming system comprising a plurality of gaming apparatuses may include receiving position data relating to a position of a player from a wireless device carried by the player. The method may include retrieving stored player data that relates to the player. The method may also include displaying a first video image relating to a video game and determining a payout based on an outcome of the video game, the first video image and the payout not being based on the player data. Additionally, the method may include providing according to the player position data a personalized operation based on the player data. The personalized operation may be selected from the group of personalized operations consisting of displaying a second video images relating to a video game, displaying a third video image unrelated to a video game, and providing a payout independent of the outcome of a video game. A system including a gaming apparatus and a computer is programmed to operate the gaming apparatus according to the method may be provided, as may a gaming apparatus having a controller that is programmed to operate the gaming apparatus according to the method.

Abstract translation: 操作包括多个游戏装置的游戏系统的方法可以包括从玩家携带的无线装置接收与玩家的位置有关的位置数据。 该方法可以包括检索与播放器相关的存储的播放器数据。 该方法还可以包括显示与视频游戏有关的第一视频图像，并且基于视频游戏的结果来确定支付，第一视频图像和不是基于玩家数据的支付。 此外，该方法可以包括根据玩家位置数据提供基于玩家数据的个性化操作。 个性化操作可以从包括显示与视频游戏相关的第二视频图像，显示与视频游戏无关的第三视频图像以及独立于视频游戏的结果来提供支付的个性化操作组中选择。 根据该方法，包括游戏装置和计算机的系统被编程为根据该方法来操作游戏装置，如具有被编程为根据该方法操作游戏装置的控制器的游戏装置可以被提供的。

公开(公告)号：US06751239B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10265315

申请日：2002-10-07

Applicant: Lakshmi Raman ,  Christopher W. Weller ,  Thomas W. Myers ,  Jay Couch ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Thomas Wood ,  Mark Sapper

Inventor： Lakshmi Raman ,  Christopher W. Weller ,  Thomas W. Myers ,  Jay Couch ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Thomas Wood ,  Mark Sapper

IPC: H04L1228

CPC classification number: H04N21/4305 ,  H04J3/1611 ,  H04J2203/0026 ,  H04J2203/0046 ,  H04J2203/008 ,  H04J2203/0085 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04N13/194 ,  H04N13/341 ,  H04N13/398 ,  H04N19/597 ,  H04N21/234381 ,  H04N21/2402

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for communicating multimedia information. Exemplary embodiments provide a Video-to-Optical apparatus (“V2O”) that can be used over either a private or a public optical network and transfers multimedia information in SONET/SDH frame format. The V2O uses SONET/SDH frames to transmit high-resolution stereoscopic images and other multimedia information through an optical network with high efficiency, high accuracy and low latency. The V2O interfaces with a visualization graphics-server on one side and the optical network on the other. The V2O apparatus can be placed in an optical network that offers an end-to-end OC 3 or higher rate circuit. A plurality of multimedia visualization centers can be coupled to the optical network. Each multimedia visualization center can include:(i) a V2O apparatus that transmits and/or receives SONET frames containing the multimedia information; and (ii) multimedia presentation equipment suitable for displaying multimedia information, such as audio, video and data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于传送多媒体信息的系统和方法。 示例性实施例提供可以在私有或公共光网络上使用并且以SONET / SDH帧格式传送多媒体信息的视频到光学设备（“V2O”）。 V2O使用SONET / SDH帧通过高效率，高精度和低延迟的光网络传输高分辨率立体图像和其他多媒体信息。 V2O与一侧的可视化图形服务器和另一端的光网络相连接。 V2O设备可以放置在提供端到端OC 3或更高速率电路的光网络中。 可以将多个多媒体可视化中心耦合到光网络。 每个多媒体可视化中心可以包括：（i）发送和/或接收包含多媒体信息的SONET帧的V2O装置; 和（ii）适用于显示诸如音频，视频和数据的多媒体信息的多媒体呈现设备。

公开(公告)号：US20120100908A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-26

申请号：US13327566

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: William R. WELLS ,  Ali SAFFARI ,  Christopher LUNDY ,  Craig PAULSEN

Inventor： William R. WELLS ,  Ali SAFFARI ,  Christopher LUNDY ,  Craig PAULSEN

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F9/026 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: A candle device for a gaming machine including a secondary processor is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated convey information about the status of the gaming machine. The secondary processor, disposed within a secure enclosure in the candle device, can be configured to control peripheral devices disposed with a main cabinet of the gaming machine that receive control commands from a game controller. In particular, the secondary processor can be configured to determine a size and a position of windows on the main touch screen display where a first window is for outputting video content from the game controller and a second window is for outputting video content from the secondary processor. The secondary processor can use the second window to add new features to the gaming machine, such as a verification interface for transactions involving mobile devices.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括二级处理器的游戏机的蜡烛装置。 蜡烛装置可以包括多个阶段，当激活时传达有关游戏机状态的信息。 设置在蜡烛装置中的安全壳体内的二级处理器可以被配置成控制设置在游戏机的主机柜中的外围设备，该游戏机的主机柜接收来自游戏控制器的控制命令。 特别地，二次处理器可以被配置为确定主触摸屏显示器上的窗口的大小和位置，其中第一窗口用于从游戏控制器输出视频内容，第二窗口用于从副处理器输出视频内容 。 辅助处理器可以使用第二窗口向游戏机添加新特征，例如涉及移动设备的事务的验证接口。

公开(公告)号：US08002624B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US09964962

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Craig Paulsen ,  Chan Griswold ,  Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Richard Wilder ,  Harold Mattice

Inventor： Craig Paulsen ,  Chan Griswold ,  Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Richard Wilder ,  Harold Mattice

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: A gaming machine, specifically a slot machine, having a viewing region through which one or more internal reels are visible. The internal reels having a flexible display, mounted on the outer circumferential region of the reel, capable of displaying an infinite number of different indicia to a player of the machine. By allowing an infinite number of indicia to be displayed, the gaming machine may be programmed with a variety of gaming options and payouts.

Abstract translation: 游戏机，特别是老虎机，具有可看见一个或多个内部卷轴的观察区域。 具有安装在卷轴的外周区域上的柔性显示器的内部卷轴能够向机器的播放器显示无限数量的不同标记。 通过允许显示无限数量的标记，游戏机可以用各种游戏选项和支付进行编程。

公开(公告)号：US20080076548A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11830796

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine may be customized according to one or more player preferences. A player may view and modify player preferences stored in a player preference account as preference account information. The preference account information may include but is not limited to loyalty point account information, loyalty point account settings, promotional opportunities, preferred games, preferred game features for the preferred games, preferred gaming machine settings, preferred bonus games, preferred service options and preferred progressive games. The preference account information may be stored in a plurality of preference accounts on a preference account server. Using a preference account interface which may be compatible with a web-browser, a player may be able to view and modify preference account information stored on the preference account server from a number remote devices such as a gaming machine, a home computer, a hotel room video interface and a casino kiosk.

Abstract translation: 公开的游戏机可以根据一个或多个玩家偏好进行定制。 玩家可以查看和修改存储在玩家偏好账户中的玩家偏好，作为偏好账户信息。 优选帐户信息可以包括但不限于忠诚度积分帐户信息，忠诚度点帐户设置，促销机会，首选游戏，优选游戏的首选游戏特征，优选游戏机设置，优选奖金游戏，优选服务选项和优选渐进式 游戏 优选帐户信息可以存储在优先帐户服务器上的多个偏好帐户中。 使用可能与网络浏览器兼容的偏好帐户界面，玩家可以能够从诸如游戏机，家庭计算机，旅馆的数字远程设备来查看和修改存储在偏好帐户服务器上的偏好帐户信息 房间视频界面和赌场信息亭。

公开(公告)号：US20070117608A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11655453

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Jay Roper ,  Cara Iddings ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Jay Roper ,  Cara Iddings ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: One or more instances of a bonus game (e.g., Class II games such as Bingo games) may be provided to players of another wagering game (e.g., a Class III game such as a slot game, a poker game, etc.). Some implementations of the invention allow players to exchange indicia of credit (e.g., money, game credits, or player loyalty points) for bonus opportunities. For example, players may be able to purchase one or more Bingo cards for Bingo bonus games. Some implementations award bonus opportunities to players based on wager levels, game results, a player's level in a player loyalty program and/or other criteria.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个奖励游戏的实例（例如诸如宾果游戏等的II类游戏）可以被提供给另一个投注游戏的玩家（例如，诸如老虎机游戏，扑克游戏等的III类游戏）。 本发明的一些实施方式允许玩家交换信用标记（例如，钱，游戏信用或玩家忠诚点）以获得奖励机会。 例如，玩家可能能够为Bingo奖金游戏购买一个或多个宾果牌。 一些实施根据下注级别，游戏结果，玩家在玩家忠诚度计划中的水平和/或其他标准来奖励玩家的奖励机会。

公开(公告)号：US20070049372A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11215790

申请日：2005-08-30

Applicant: Consuelo Olivas ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Richard Michaelson ,  Bryan Wolf

Inventor： Consuelo Olivas ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Richard Michaelson ,  Bryan Wolf

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/34

Abstract: A wager manipulation feature for a wagering game is provided. The feature may be implemented after the player's wager is set but before game play takes place, after game play takes place or both simultaneously. If before game play, the feature enables the player to undo or nullify the wager, for example, if the player changes his or her mind or enters a wager incorrectly. If after game play, the feature provides a bonus to the player in which the player may nullify a bet after an unsuccessful outcome or increase the bet to enhance a favorable outcome. In any case, the redo feature can be accumulated in one embodiment and stored and/or restored on a gaming device ticket, player tracking card or promotion.

Abstract translation: 提供投注游戏的下注操作功能。 该特征可以在玩家的投注设置之后，但是在游戏进行之前，游戏进行之后或同时进行的两者之间实现。 如果在游戏之前，该功能使得玩家可以撤消或取消下注，例如，如果玩家改变主意或不正确地进入赌注。 如果在比赛结束后，该特征为玩家提供了一个奖金，玩家可以在玩家不成功的结果之后取消赌注，或增加赌注以增加有利的结果。 在任何情况下，重做功能可以在一个实施例中累积，并且在游戏设备票，玩家跟踪卡或促销上存储和/或恢复。

公开(公告)号：US20060247064A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11480189

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3232

Abstract: A remote gaming system and method provides for portable memory devices having predetermined game play outcomes for play on PGDs. The portable memory device having a memory to store at least one predetermined game play outcome for a wager-based game, a processor coupled to the memory, and a biometric sensor. The biometric sensor to measure at least one biometric data from a user to access the wager-based game. A remote gaming server may be in electronic communication with the PGDs or portable memory device to store the predetermined game play outcomes for the wager-based game on the portable memory device.

Abstract translation: 远程游戏系统和方法提供具有预定游戏结果的便携式存储设备用于在PGD上播放。 该便携式存储装置具有用于存储用于基于赌注的游戏的至少一个预定游戏结果的存储器，耦合到存储器的处理器和生物测定传感器。 该生物特征传感器用于测量来自用户的至少一个生物特征数据以访问基于赌注的游戏。 远程游戏服务器可以与PGD或便携式存储设备进行电子通信，以便在便携式存储设备上存储用于基于赌注的游戏的预定游戏结果。

公开(公告)号：US20060025195A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11221266

申请日：2005-09-07

Applicant: Richard Pennington ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Richard Michaelson ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Anthony Baerlocher

Inventor： Richard Pennington ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Richard Michaelson ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Anthony Baerlocher

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming system includes a first gaming device, a second gaming device and an outcome display shared by the first and second gaming devices. The outcome display includes multiple symbols, the symbols in combination with an available amount defining mathematically a portion of the available amount to be provided to a player playing one of the gaming devices.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统包括第一游戏设备，第二游戏设备以及由第一和第二游戏设备共享的结果显示。 结果显示包括多个符号，所述符号与可用数量组合，其中可用数量以数学方式定义要提供给玩游戏设备之一的玩家的可用量的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20050261059A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11188088

申请日：2005-07-21

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, a user may navigate through the game service interface and supply information required to obtain a game service.