公开(公告)号：US20120046097A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13283391

申请日：2011-10-27

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  William Brosnan ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  William Brosnan ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for administering payouts in gaming machines are disclosed. More particularly, improved techniques for distributing large payouts with minimal interruption of a gaming session at a gaming apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在游戏机中管理支付的装置和方法。 更具体地，公开了一种用于在游戏设备上以最少中断游戏会话来分发大支付的改进技术。

公开(公告)号：US20060258446A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11447721

申请日：2006-06-05

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Lee Cannon ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Lee Cannon ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Techniques for simulating real (or live) gaming environments are disclosed. A virtual gaming environment effectively connects a number of people together by connecting a number of computing devices (e.g., personal computers, gaming machines). The virtual gaming environment provides a view of a virtual gaming area (e.g., a virtual gaming table) where a number of individuals (or players) and a person acting as the host are effectively represented. In this virtual gaming area, the players and host can interact with each other via audio and/or video input/output devices. As a result, a live gaming environment where players can see, hear, and converse with each other, as well as a live host (e.g., a dealer) is effectively simulated.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于模拟真实（或现场）游戏环境的技术。 虚拟游戏环境通过连接多个计算设备（例如，个人计算机，游戏机）来将许多人有效地连接在一起。 虚拟游戏环境提供了虚拟游戏区域（例如，虚拟游戏桌）的视图，其中有多个个人（或玩家）和作为主机的人被有效地表示。 在该虚拟游戏区域中，玩家和主机可以经由音频和/或视频输入/输出设备相互交互。 因此，有效地模拟了玩家可以看到，听到和交互的现场游戏环境以及活动主机（例如，经销商）。

公开(公告)号：US20060073888A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US11064217

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/34

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 jackpot interface for displaying one or more jackpots selected by the player or one or more jackpots that the player is eligible to win.

公开(公告)号：US20060046855A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10927581

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Mike Kinsley ,  John Goodman

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Mike Kinsley ,  John Goodman

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: The present invention provides various modules for use with gaming machines. One such module is configured to receive data from a portable memory device and/or from a network device, e.g., from a game server. In some embodiments, the module includes, or is disposed within, a player tracking unit. Some embodiments of the module include a central processing unit (“CPU”) and a memory device such as a dual-ported random access memory (“DPRAM”). Data, such as software or content, may be downloaded to the module's CPU and written to the module's memory. According to some embodiments, data are written to a DPRAM in the module and simultaneously written from the DPRAM to the gaming machine via a high-speed digital bus. In some implementations, a memory in the module is configured to emulate a memory of the gaming machine. This allows a CPU of the gaming machine to execute software stored in the memory in the module. In alternative implementations, a CPU in the module can execute software stored in the memory in the module.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于游戏机的各种模块。 一个这样的模块被配置为从便携式存储器设备和/或从网络设备（例如，从游戏服务器）接收数据。 在一些实施例中，模块包括或设置在玩家跟踪单元内。 该模块的一些实施例包括中央处理单元（“CPU”）和诸如双端口随机存取存储器（“DPRAM”）的存储设备。 诸如软件或内容的数据可以被下载到模块的CPU并写入模块的存储器。 根据一些实施例，将数据写入模块中的DPRAM，并通过高速数字总线同时从DPRAM写入游戏机。 在一些实现中，模块中的存储器被配置为模拟游戏机的存储器。 这允许游戏机的CPU执行存储在模块中的存储器中的软件。 在替代实现中，模块中的CPU可以执行存储在模块中的存储器中的软件。

公开(公告)号：US20060046838A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10933631

申请日：2004-09-02

Applicant: Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Craig Paulsen ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3248

Abstract: A gaming method includes determining if a first event has occurred, distributing an e-coupon to a player if the first event has occurred, the e-coupon being storable on a machine accessible medium, having an identifier associated therewith, and redeemable for a payout, associating a first payout with the identifier according to the first event, determining if a second event has occurred, and associating a second payout with the identifier according to the second event, the second payout being different than the first payout and the first payout no longer associated with the identifier.

Abstract translation: 游戏方法包括确定是否发生了第一事件，如果第一事件已经发生，则将电子优惠券分发给玩家，电子优惠券可存储在机器可访问媒体上，具有与之相关联的标识符并且可兑换用于支付 根据所述第一事件将第一支付与所述标识符相关联，确定是否已经发生第二事件，以及根据所述第二事件将第二支付与所述标识符相关联，所述第二支付不同于所述第一支付和所述第一支付否 与标识符相关联的更长。

公开(公告)号：US20060035708A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11181662

申请日：2005-07-13

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: A method is provided for verifying the outcome of a game presented at a gaming device. The method includes the step of collecting game play information, including information regarding each input by a player of the game and all generated game data. Collected information is stored in a session file pertaining to the game. In one embodiment, the session file includes captured data fields. Collected information is associated with these data fields. The session file may be stored in a memory device associated with the gaming device. After play of the game, the collected information may be used to recreate or replay the game, such as for verifying the outcome of the game. In one embodiment, the gaming device comprises a player's computer which is in communication with a remote game server via a communication link, such as including the Internet.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于验证在游戏设备上呈现的游戏的结果的方法。 该方法包括收集游戏信息的步骤，包括关于游戏者的每个输入的信息和所有生成的游戏数据。 收集的信息存储在与游戏相关的会话文件中。 在一个实施例中，会话文件包括捕获的数据字段。 收集的信息与这些数据字段相关联。 会话文件可以存储在与游戏设备相关联的存储设备中。 在玩游戏之后，所收集的信息可以用于重新创建或重放游戏，例如用于验证游戏的结果。 在一个实施例中，游戏装置包括通过诸如包括因特网的通信链路与远程游戏服务器通信的玩家计算机。

公开(公告)号：US20050261061A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11192729

申请日：2005-07-29

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：US20050043088A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10642898

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, a gaming tournament time of a gaming tournament may be designated, the gaming tournament time having a start time and an end time. Enrollment data may be received from a plurality of players at respective gaming computers, wherein enrollment data corresponding to a first player of the plurality of players indicates the first player wishes to play in the gaming tournament for a first subset of the gaming tournament time. Each of the gaming computers may be enabled for playing at least one game in the gaming tournament during the gaming tournament time, wherein the gaming computer corresponding to the first player is enabled for the first subset of the gaming tournament time. A first winning player may be determined, if any, from the plurality of players based on outcomes of the games played by the plurality of players,. If the first winning player is determined, data indicative of a first value payout to be awarded to the first winning player may be generated.

Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的实施例中，可以指定游戏比赛的游戏比赛时间，游戏比赛时间具有开始时间和结束时间。 可以从相应游戏计算机的多个玩家接收注册数据，其中对应于多个玩家中的第一玩家的注册数据指示第一玩家希望在游戏比赛中玩游戏比赛时间的第一子集。 每个游戏计算机可以在游戏比赛时间期间能够在游戏比赛中玩至少一个游戏，其中对应于第一玩家的游戏计算机被启用用于游戏比赛时间的第一子集。 基于由多个玩家玩的游戏的结果，可以从多个玩家确定第一获胜玩家（如果有的话）。 如果确定了第一获胜玩家，则可以产生表示要授予第一中奖玩家的第一价值支出的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050020354A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10926636

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07G1/00 ,  A63F9/24 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07C9/00031 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3248

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for managing gaming accounts. Some aspects of the invention provide for the cancellation, revocation or consolidation of cashless gaming instruments. For example, if a player has lost a cashless gaming instrument, the player could request that the cashless gaming instrument be cancelled. The request could be made in response to information (such as an activity log, an account statement, etc.) presented by a central network device. The information could be presented on a screen, printed on paper, etc. In order for such a request to be acted upon, it is preferable that the player, the gaming establishment that issued the cashless gaming instrument and the cashless gaming instrument itself be positively identified. Some implementations of the present invention provide for more flexible redemption in a cashless gaming system. Some such implementations allow a player to “cash out,” preferably in a single transaction, after one or more gaming sessions. The gaming sessions may have been conducted at different gaming machines and/or at different casinos. Some implementations allow a player to cash out without a cashless gaming instrument.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理游戏帐户的方法和设备。 本发明的一些方面提供取消，撤销或合并无现金游戏乐器。 例如，如果玩家丢失了无现金游戏乐器，玩家可以要求取消无现金游戏乐器。 该请求可以响应于由中央网络设备呈现的信息（诸如活动日志，帐户对帐单等）。 信息可以在屏幕上显示，打印在纸上等。为了执行这样的请求，优选的是玩家，发行无现金游戏乐器的游戏机构和无现金游戏器具本身是正的 确定。 本发明的一些实施方式在无现金游戏系统中提供更灵活的兑换。 一些这样的实现允许玩家在一个或多个游戏会话之后“优先在单个交易中”兑现“。 游戏会话可能已经在不同的游戏机和/或不同的娱乐场进行。 一些实现允许玩家在没有无现金游戏乐器的情况下现金。

公开(公告)号：US07577847B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-18

申请号：US10981435

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3237

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for determining the location, identity and age of a user who desires to initiate a gaming session from an uncontrolled environment such as a home, a gaming kiosk or a hotel room. In some implementations, the user's location is determined in part by reference to a database of land telephone lines and corresponding addresses. The location may be verified by other methods, e.g., by determining the location of an Internet service provider's network device that is near a user's host device or via a cellular telephone network. The user may be asked to input a confirmation number and/or make an oral response during a telephone call to a telephone number associated with the uncontrolled environment. The user may also be prompted to make statements verifying his or her identity, age, a maximum amount available for wagering or other statements.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于确定希望从不受控制的环境（例如家庭，游戏亭或酒店房间）发起游戏会话的用户的位置，身份和年龄的方法和装置。 在一些实现中，用户的位置部分地通过参考陆地电话线路的数据库和对应的地址来确定。 该位置可以通过其他方法来验证，例如通过确定接近用户的主机设备或经由蜂窝电话网络的因特网服务提供商的网络设备的位置。 可以要求用户在与不受控制的环境相关联的电话号码的电话呼叫期间输入确认号码和/或进行口头响应。 也可能会提示用户进行验证他或她的身份，年龄，可用于投注的最大金额或其他陈述的陈述。