公开(公告)号：US20050143169A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US11064168

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

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. Types of interfaces provided with the gaming machine include a directions interface for directing the player to a location of interest and providing status information regarding services at a location of interest.

Abstract translation: 所公开的玩家跟踪单元提供具有集成到触摸屏传感器组件中的触摸屏控制器的触摸屏显示。 可以在触摸屏显示器上呈现游戏服务接口，允许用户获得一个或多个游戏服务。 利用触摸屏传感器，用户可以浏览游戏服务界面并提供获得游戏服务所需的信息。 游戏机提供的接口的类型包括用于将玩家指向感兴趣的位置的指示界面，并提供关于在感兴趣的位置处的服务的状态信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050077995A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10605574

申请日：2003-10-09

Applicant: Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G06K19/00

CPC classification number: G07C9/00087 ,  G07C9/00039 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/0069 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing universal key security in a mechanical key access environment is disclosed. An electromechanical lock is provided for securing an environment, whereby access is permitted through the steps of receiving a key in the lock, reading a first source of indicia from the key, wherein said first source of indicia comprises information or data specific to said lock, reading a second source of indicia, wherein the second source of indicia comprises information specific to the user of the key, and authorizing a use of the key based on both indicia readings. One embodiment involves the use of a biometric device within the key or on or near the lock, with one example of such a device being a fingerprint sensor. Another embodiment involves the use of added information, such as the entry of an individual PIN number by the user of the key.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在机械密钥访问环境中提供通用密钥安全性的方法和装置。 提供了一种用于固定环境的机电锁，由此通过接收锁中的钥匙，从钥匙读取第一标记源的步骤允许访问，其中所述第一标记源包括所述锁特有的信息或数据， 读取标记的第二来源，其中所述第二标记源包括对所述密钥的用户特有的信息，以及基于两个标记读数授权使用所述密钥。 一个实施例涉及在钥匙内或在锁附近或附近使用生物测定装置，这种装置的一个示例是指纹传感器。 另一个实施例涉及使用附加的信息，诸如由密钥的用户输入个人PIN号码。

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：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.

公开(公告)号：US20050255922A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US11186210

申请日：2005-07-20

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.

Abstract translation: 所公开的玩家跟踪单元提供具有集成到触摸屏传感器组件中的触摸屏控制器的触摸屏显示。 可以在触摸屏显示器上呈现游戏服务接口，允许用户获得一个或多个游戏服务。 利用触摸屏传感器，用户可以浏览游戏服务界面并提供获得游戏服务所需的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050255911A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US11186729

申请日：2005-07-20

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050026673A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10769086

申请日：2004-01-29

Applicant: Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Anthony Baerlocher

Inventor： Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Anthony Baerlocher

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  G07F20060101 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming device includes an award distributor having a plurality of sections having first and second coordinates, a symbol group and a plurality of modifier groups including the sections, a plurality of awards associated with the sections in the symbol group and a plurality of award percentages associated with the sections in the modifier groups, an illumination device associated with the sections, a section indicator associated with the award distributor and a processor in communication with the award distributor. The gaming device determines the first coordinate of one of the modifier groups and then spins the award wheel to determine the second coordinate of one of the sections in the indicated modifier group, which indicates the section. The section indicator also indicates a section including an award in the symbol group. The indicated award is multiplied by the indicated award percentage to provide an activation award to the player.

Abstract translation: 游戏装置包括奖励分配器，具有具有第一和第二坐标的多个部分，符号组和包括该部分的多个修饰符组，与符号组中的部分相关联的多个奖励以及多个相关联的奖励百分比 修改器组中的部分，与部分相关联的照明设备，与授权分发器相关联的部分指示器和与授权分发器通信的处理器。 游戏装置确定修改者组中的一个的第一坐标，然后旋转裁轮以确定指示的修饰符组中的一个部分的第二坐标，其指示该部分。 部分指标还指示包括符号组中的奖励的部分。 指定的奖励乘以指定的奖励百分比，以向玩家提供激活奖励。