公开(公告)号：US07901289B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US12024931

申请日：2008-02-01

Applicant: Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Johnny L. Palchetti ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Nicole Beaulieu

Inventor： Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Johnny L. Palchetti ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Nicole Beaulieu

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

CPC classification number: A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gaming apparatus is provided. The gaming apparatus may comprise a display unit, a value input device, and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the value input device. The controller may comprise a microprocessor and a memory operatively coupled to the microprocessor. The controller may be configured to generate a representation of a game display in a three dimensional (3D) graphics space, and to convert a view of the 3D graphics space into display data for display on the display unit, the view including the game display. The controller may also be configured to cause the display unit to display the display data, the display data including the view of the 3D graphics space, and to allow a person to make a wager. The controller may additionally be configured to cause the display unit to display a secondary display, the secondary display overlapping, at least in part, the game display, wherein the secondary display appears at least partially transparent.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，提供一种游戏装置。 游戏装置可以包括显示单元，值输入装置和可操作地耦合到显示单元和值输入装置的控制器。 控制器可以包括微处理器和可操作地耦合到微处理器的存储器。 控制器可以被配置为生成三维（3D）图形空间中的游戏显示的表示，并且将3D图形空间的视图转换为用于在显示单元上显示的显示数据，该视图包括游戏显示。 控制器还可以被配置为使显示单元显示显示数据，显示数据包括3D图形空间的视图，并允许人进行下注。 控制器还可以被配置成使得显示单元显示辅助显示器，辅助显示器至少部分地与游戏显示器重叠，其中辅助显示器至少部分地是透明的。

公开(公告)号：US07722468B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11077526

申请日：2005-03-09

Applicant: Warner R. Cockerille ,  Xuedong Chen ,  Nadeem A. Quraishi ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

Inventor： Warner R. Cockerille ,  Xuedong Chen ,  Nadeem A. Quraishi ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Gaming machines and systems having MRAM and MROM are disclosed. MROMs for storing boot programs and other Read Only code are formed by cutting write connections or not providing PCB socket leads to MRAM write pins, or by using memory hubs to prevent writing to MRAMs. A tale-tale board or other logging device monitoring activities at various components while primary machine power is down records to MRAM, which can be dual ported to the logging device and MGC. Various components can each have dedicated logging devices and MRAMs. One MRAM associated with the brain box replaces both DRAM and NVRAM of regular machine architectures, and is used for dual purposes of regular operational use and as safe storage to facilitate a state recovery. Prioritization of data during the storage process is rendered unnecessary. Another MRAM associated with the back plane board stores data associated with the exterior housing or terminal.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有MRAM和MROM的游戏机和系统。 用于存储引导程序和其他只读代码的MROM通过切割写入连接或不向MRAM写入引脚提供PCB插座引线，或通过使用存储器集线器来阻止写入MRAM来形成。 在主机停机时，各种组件的故事板或其他记录设备监控活动记录到MRAM，可以双向移植到记录设备和MGC。 各种组件可以各自具有专用的测井设备和MRAM。 与脑盒相关的一个MRAM取代了常规机器结构的DRAM和NVRAM，并且用于常规操作使用的双重目的，并且用于安全存储以促进状态恢复。 在存储过程中数据的优先级不再需要。 与背板相关联的另一个MRAM存储与外部壳体或终端相关联的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20090079667A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11858849

申请日：2007-09-20

Applicant: Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Jeremy W. Murray

Inventor： Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Jeremy W. Murray

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/001 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/1431 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G5/006 ,  G09G2300/023 ,  G09G2310/0245 ,  G09G2330/026 ,  H04N13/395

Abstract: A system to automatically blank a screen from a multi-layer display is disclosed. The system includes a multi-layer display, an associated logic device and a display controller in communication therewith and configured to receive signals from the logic device. The multi-layer display includes at least a first display screen and a second display screen positioned behind the first display screen, with both display screens in communication with the display controller. The display controller has a signal analyzer configured to analyze received signals, which are sent to one or both of the first and second display screens depending upon the results from the signal analyzer. Analysis results can involve whether signal resolution is greater than a predetermined amount. Signals sent to both display screens results in a multi-layer display presentation, while signals sent to only one screen results in the auto-blanking of the other screen for a single screen display presentation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种从多层显示器自动清除屏幕的系统。 该系统包括多层显示器，相关联的逻辑设备和与之通信的配置为从逻辑设备接收信号的显示控制器。 多层显示器至少包括位于第一显示屏后面的第一显示屏和第二显示屏，两显示屏与显示控制器通信。 显示控制器具有信号分析器，该信号分析器被配置为根据来自信号分析器的结果来分析被发送到第一和第二显示屏幕中的一个或两个的接收信号。 分析结果可以涉及信号分辨率是否大于预定量。 发送到两个显示屏幕的信号导致多层显示显示，而仅发送到一个屏幕的信号导致另一屏幕的自动消隐以进行单屏显示。

公开(公告)号：US20080305854A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-11

申请号：US11810888

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Jacob C. Bruce

Inventor： Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Jacob C. Bruce

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for querying databases maintained by electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”). The databases preferably follow a predetermined naming convention. In some such implementations, a query is written in a predetermined message field. For example, the query string may be written in a predetermined extension of the Gaming Standards Association's G2S Message Protocol. An EGM (or other device) receiving a message containing such a query may extract the query from the predetermined field, parse the query, determine the requested data and return a responsive message that includes the requested data.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于查询由电子游戏机（“EGM”）维护的数据库的方法和装置。 数据库优选遵循预定的命名约定。 在一些这样的实现中，在预定消息字段中写入查询。 例如，查询字符串可以写在游戏标准协会的G2S消息协议的预定扩展中。 接收包含这种查询的消息的EGM（或其他设备）可以从预定字段提取查询，解析查询，确定所请求的数据并返回包括所请求的数据的响应消息。

公开(公告)号：US07367885B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US10676719

申请日：2003-09-30

Applicant: Anthony Escalera ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Alexey Kryuchkov ,  Serge Antonov ,  Steven G. LeMay

Inventor： Anthony Escalera ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Alexey Kryuchkov ,  Serge Antonov ,  Steven G. LeMay

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F9/24 ,  A63F2300/66 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: Methods and apparatus on a gaming machine for presenting a plurality of game outcome presentations derived from one or more virtual 3-D gaming environments stored on the gaming machine are described. While a game of chance is being played on the gaming machine, two-dimensional images derived from a 3-D object in the 3-D gaming environment may be rendered to a display screen on the gaming machine in real-time as part of a game outcome presentation. The 3-D objects in the 3-D gaming environment may include 3-D texts objects that are used to display text to the display screen of the gaming machine as part of the game outcome presentation. Apparatus and methods are described for generating and displaying information in a textual format that is compatible with a 3-D graphical rendering system. In particular, font generation and typesetting methods that are applicable in a 3-D gaming environment are described.

Abstract translation: 描述游戏机上用于呈现从存储在游戏机上的一个或多个虚拟3-D游戏环境导出的多个游戏结果呈现的方法和装置。 虽然游戏机上正在玩游戏，但三维游戏环境中的3D对象所产生的二维图像可以实时呈现给游戏机上的显示屏，作为游戏机的一部分 游戏结果呈现。 3-D游戏环境中的3-D物体可能包括用于向游戏机的显示屏幕显示文本的3-D文本对象，作为游戏结果呈现的一部分。 描述了用于以与3D图形呈现系统兼容的文本格式生成和显示信息的装置和方法。 特别地，描述了适用于3D游戏环境的字体生成和排版方法。

公开(公告)号：US09685034B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US13612653

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Reid M. Weber ,  William C. Little ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Adrian R. Marcu ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  David A. Gipp ,  Daniel De Waal ,  Vincent S. Manfredi ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Cara L. Iddings ,  Brad Robert Steinbach ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Glen Keith Russell ,  Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  David C. Williams ,  Kurt M. Larsen ,  Jae Man Yi ,  Erik B. Petersen ,  Kevin M. Higgins ,  Gregory H. Parrott ,  David L. Salls

Inventor： Reid M. Weber ,  William C. Little ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Adrian R. Marcu ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  David A. Gipp ,  Daniel De Waal ,  Vincent S. Manfredi ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Cara L. Iddings ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Glen Keith Russell ,  Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  David C. Williams ,  Kurt M. Larsen ,  Jae Man Yi ,  Erik B. Petersen ,  Kevin M. Higgins ,  Gregory H. Parrott ,  David L. Salls

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0277 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  H04L67/20

Abstract: A system for interfacing with a third-party application is described. The system includes a third-party device, a server-based system configured to communicate with the third-party device, and a gaming device configured to communicate with the server-based system to display content of the product or service. The gaming device is configured to generate an outcome of a wager-based game independent of the content that is displayed.

公开(公告)号：US08992304B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US12120191

申请日：2008-05-13

Applicant: Reid M. Weber ,  William C. Little ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Adrian R. Marcu ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  David A. Gipp ,  Daniel de Waal ,  Vincent S. Manfredi ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Glenn Keith Russell ,  Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  David C. Williams ,  Kurt M. Larsen ,  Jae Man Yi ,  Erik B. Petersen ,  Brad Robert Steinbach

Inventor： Reid M. Weber ,  William C. Little ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Adrian R. Marcu ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  David A. Gipp ,  Daniel de Waal ,  Vincent S. Manfredi ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Cara L. Iddings ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Glenn Keith Russell ,  Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  David C. Williams ,  Kurt M. Larsen ,  Jae Man Yi ,  Erik B. Petersen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于跟踪外部控制接口（ECI）的事件的方法。 该方法包括产生外部控制的接口，独立于由监管当局监管的基于赌注的游戏的结果，以及记录外部受控接口的事件。

公开(公告)号：US08900053B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US11837151

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: Jacob Thomas Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

Inventor： Jacob Thomas Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

IPC: A63F9/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming devices. The central server tracks the occurrences of one or more suitable events occurring at or in association with one or more gaming devices in the gaming system. Upon the central server determining that the quantity of occurred events tracked has reached a designated quantity or threshold, (i.e., a triggering event has occurred), the gaming system provides a progressive award to one of the players at one of the gaming devices in the gaming system.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏系统，包括链接到多个游戏设备的中央服务器。 中央服务器跟踪在游戏系统中与一个或多个游戏设备相关联地发生的一个或多个合适的事件的发生。 在中央服务器确定跟踪的已发生事件的数量已经达到指定数量或阈值（即已经发生触发事件）时，游戏系统向游戏设备中的一个游戏设备中的一个玩家提供渐进式奖励 游戏系统。

公开(公告)号：US08285740B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US11810888

申请日：2007-06-06

Applicant: Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Jacob C. Bruce ,  Anthony R. Escalera

Inventor： Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Jacob C. Bruce ,  Anthony R. Escalera

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for querying databases maintained by electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”). The databases preferably follow a predetermined naming convention. In some such implementations, a query is written in a predetermined message field. For example, the query string may be written in a predetermined extension of the Gaming Standards Association's G2S Message Protocol. An EGM (or other device) receiving a message containing such a query may extract the query from the predetermined field, parse the query, determine the requested data and return a responsive message that includes the requested data.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于查询由电子游戏机（EGM）维护的数据库的方法和装置。 数据库优选遵循预定的命名约定。 在一些这样的实现中，在预定消息字段中写入查询。 例如，查询字符串可以写在游戏标准协会的G2S消息协议的预定扩展中。 接收包含这种查询的消息的EGM（或其他设备）可以从预定字段提取查询，解析查询，确定所请求的数据并返回包括所请求的数据的响应消息。

公开(公告)号：US08016670B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US10756225

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: Steven G. LeMay ,  John Goodman ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

Inventor： Steven G. LeMay ,  John Goodman ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

IPC: A63F9/00 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: Various virtual glasses for providing visual and audio displays in a gaming machine are disclosed. Such virtual glasses may replace traditional gaming machine displays such as silk-screened glasses and secondary video screens. A virtual glass system comprises at least a host adapted to provide video content, a host storage unit adapted to store video content for the host, and a virtual glass in communication with the host. A standard virtual glass comprises at least a logic device, a storage unit, and a video display device. Multiples of each item may be present in each virtual glass system and/or virtual glass. In particular, the combined capacity of all virtual glass storage units is substantially less than the combined video content capacity of the host storage units. Additional devices can include remote hosts, remote virtual glasses, multiple hosts, networked systems and advanced logic devices capable of providing prioritization and increased functionality.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在游戏机中提供视觉和音频显示的各种虚拟眼镜。 这样的虚拟眼镜可以代替传统的游戏机显示器，例如丝网眼镜和次要视频屏幕。 虚拟玻璃系统至少包括适于提供视频内容的主机，适于存储用于主机的视频内容的主机存储单元和与主机通信的虚拟玻璃。 标准虚拟玻璃至少包括逻辑设备，存储单元和视频显示设备。 每个物品的倍数可以存在于每个虚拟玻璃系统和/或虚拟玻璃中。 特别地，所有虚拟玻璃存储单元的组合容量显着小于主机存储单元的组合视频内容容量。 其他设备可以包括远程主机，远程虚拟眼镜，多个主机，联网系统和能够提供优先级和增加功能的高级逻辑设备。