公开(公告)号：US07465230B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11112076

申请日：2005-04-22

Applicant: Steven G. LeMay ,  Jamal Benbrahim ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  Greg A. Schlottmann

Inventor： Steven G. LeMay ,  Jamal Benbrahim ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  Greg A. Schlottmann

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

CPC classification number: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine provides method and apparatus for presenting a plurality of game outcome presentations derived from one or more virtual 3-D gaming environments stored on the gaming machine. While a game of chance is being played on the gaming machine, two-dimensional images derived from a three-dimensional object in the 3-D gaming environment may be rendered to a display screen on the gaming machine in real-time as part of the game outcome presentation. To add excitement to the game, a 3-D position of the 3-D object and other features of the 3-D gaming environment may be controlled by a game player. Nearly an unlimited variety of virtual objects, such as slot reels, gaming machines and casinos, may be modeled in the 3-D gaming environment.

Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏机提供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三维物体所产生的二维图像可以实时呈现给游戏机上的显示屏幕，作为其中的一部分 游戏结果呈现。 为了给游戏添加兴奋，3-D对象的3-D位置和3-D游戏环境的其他特征可以由游戏者来控制。 可以在3D游戏环境中建立几乎无数种虚拟对象，例如槽卷轴，游戏机和赌场。

公开(公告)号：US07419428B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US10406911

申请日：2003-04-02

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q20/023 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G06Q20/342 ,  G07F7/025 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3281

Abstract: A disclosed cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse includes a network interface allowing the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse to communicate with a number of gaming properties and a processor configured to enable the validation of cashless instruments at a gaming property different from where the cashless instrument was generated. Methods are provided at the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse and at the gaming properties that enable cashless instrument transactions across multiple gaming properties including multi-site promotions. In addition, methods are provided at the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse that allow 1) a transfer of resources from an account at a first gaming property to an account or device at a second gaming property, 2) account information access, 3) generation of cashless transaction threads comprising a plurality of related cashless transaction, 4) awards and services based upon properties of a cashless transaction thread and 5) local resource accounts maintained at the clearinghouse.

Abstract translation: 所披露的无现金工具交易结算所包括允许无现金工具交易结算所与多个游戏属性进行通信的网络接口，以及被配置为能够在不同于无现金工具生成的游戏属性的情况下验证无现金工具的处理器。 在无现金工具交易结算所和博彩业务上提供了多种博弈财产（包括多地点促销）的无偿票据交易方法。 此外，在无现金工具交易结算所提供方法，允许1）从第一游戏财产的帐户转移资源到第二游戏财产的帐户或设备; 2）帐户信息访问; 3）产生无现金 交易线程包括多个相关的无现金交易，4）基于无现金交易线程的属性的奖励和服务;以及5）在票据交换所处维护的本地资源账户。

公开(公告)号：US06394907B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09648382

申请日：2000-08-25

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe

IPC: A63F1300

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/02 ,  G06Q20/023 ,  G06Q20/28 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3281

Abstract: A disclosed cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse provides clearinghouse server including a network interface allowing the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse to communicate with a number of gaming properties and a processor configured to enable the validation of cashless instruments at a gaming property different from where the cashless instrument was generated. Methods are provided at the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse and at the gaming properties that enable cashless instrument transactions across multiple gaming properties. In addition, methods are provided at the cashless instrument transaction clearinghouse that allow 1) progressive games based upon cashless instrument transactions and 2) multi-site gaming promotions using cashless instruments.

Abstract translation: 所披露的无现金工具交易结算所提供的结算所服务器包括允许无现金工具交易结算所与多个游戏属性进行通信的网络接口，以及配置成能够在不同于无现金工具产生的游戏财产上验证无现金工具的处理器 。 在无现金仪器交易结算所和博彩业务上提供了多种游戏属性中无现金仪器交易的方法。 此外，在无现金仪器交易结算所提供方法，允许1）基于无现金仪器交易的进步游戏和2）使用无现金仪器的多站点游戏促销。

公开(公告)号：US09749823B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US12763077

申请日：2010-04-19

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe ,  Jean-Louis Fiorucci

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe ,  Jean-Louis Fiorucci

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G01C21/20 ,  H04W4/18 ,  G08G1/14 ,  H04M3/42 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: H04W4/18 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G08G1/14 ,  G08G1/147 ,  H04M3/42348 ,  H04M2203/359 ,  H04M2207/18 ,  H04M2242/15 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/026

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related providing city services, such as parking, are described. A mobile device can be configured to receive information from local sensor nodes, such as parking sensor nodes, in the vicinity of the mobile device. In a parking application, the mobile device located in a moving vehicle can be configured to locate available parking based upon the information received from the parking sensor nodes. In other embodiments, the mobile device can be utilized in a retail establishment in conjunction with a remote server to display eye-level image data taken at various locations throughout the retail establishment. The eye-level image data can include products displayed throughout the retail establishment and can be augmented with one or more indicators that indicate product placement locations associated with the products.

公开(公告)号：US09159080B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13370169

申请日：2012-02-09

Applicant: Jean-Louis Fiorucci ,  Richard E. Rowe

Inventor： Jean-Louis Fiorucci ,  Richard E. Rowe

IPC: G07B15/02 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  H04W4/04 ,  G08G1/14 ,  H04W4/02

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q20/0453 ,  G06Q20/0457 ,  G06Q20/127 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G06Q20/405 ,  G06Q30/0233 ,  G06Q30/0284 ,  G07B15/02 ,  G07F17/242 ,  G07F17/246 ,  G08G1/005 ,  G08G1/127 ,  G08G1/133 ,  G08G1/144 ,  G08G1/147 ,  G08G1/202 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/04 ,  H04W4/043 ,  H04W4/18 ,  H04W4/38 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related providing city services, such as parking, are described. A mobile device can be configured to receive information from parking sensor nodes in the vicinity of the mobile device. In a parking application, the mobile device located in a moving vehicle can be configured to locate available parking based upon the information received from the parking sensor nodes. After an available parking space is obtained, the mobile device can be configured to initiate a purchase of parking and receive information related to parking enforcement. The mobile device can be configured to receive other types of information from local sensor nodes, such as transportation related sensor nodes and merchant provided sensor nodes. Based upon the information received from the local sensor nodes, a transportation application executing on the mobile device can be utilized to formulate a transportation solution involving one or more transportation modes.

Abstract translation: 描述了提供诸如停车等城市服务的装置和方法。 移动设备可被配置为从移动设备附近的停车传感器节点接收信息。 在停车应用中，位于移动车辆中的移动设备可以被配置为基于从停车传感器节点接收到的信息来定位可用的停车场。 在获得可用的停车空间之后，移动设备可以被配置为开始购买停车场并接收与停车执行相关的信息。 移动设备可以被配置为从本地传感器节点接收其他类型的信息，诸如与传输相关的传感器节点和商家提供的传感器节点。 基于从本地传感器节点接收到的信息，可以利用在移动设备上执行的运输应用来制定涉及一种或多种运输模式的运输方案。

公开(公告)号：US08636596B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-28

申请号：US11176833

申请日：2005-07-06

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming terminal data repository (GTDR) for storing game software components and transaction information for gaming machine and gaming terminals is disclosed. A system database is partitioned according to different gaming entities allowing game software component configurations of particular gaming terminals to be easily analyzed and modified. Game software components for gaming terminals connected to the GTDR may be automatically updated using various triggers. System gaming machines may utilize a combination of game software components residing on the gaming machine and those received from the GTDR. A player compliance module (PCM) can be adapted to detect significant changes to gaming machine or gaming terminal playing conditions or parameters, and provide appropriate notices to players of such changes dynamically. The PCM can also facilitate the creation of a log or audit trail to confirm that such player notices have been provided.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于存储用于游戏机和游戏终端的游戏软件组件和交易信息的游戏终端数据存储库（GTDR）。 根据不同的游戏实体划分系统数据库，允许容易地分析和修改特定游戏终端的游戏软件组件配置。 连接到GTDR的游戏终端的游戏软件组件可以使用各种触发来自动更新。 系统游戏机可以利用驻留在游戏机上的游戏软件组件和从GTDR接收的组合。 玩家合规模块（PCM）可适用于检测对游戏机或游戏终端播放条件或参数的重大变化，并且动态地向玩家提供适当的通知。 PCM还可以方便创建日志或审计跟踪，以确认已提供此类播放器通知。

公开(公告)号：US08540576B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-24

申请号：US11709981

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe

IPC: A63F13/12

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for distributing gaming applications to a plurality of gaming sites located in a plurality of regulatory regions via a wide area network. Each regulatory region has a regulatory scheme associated therewith. A plurality of gaming applications are stored on at least one central server. A subset of the gaming applications are distributed from the at least one central server to at least one of the gaming sites located in one of regulatory regions via the wide area network, the subset of gaming applications being determined according to the associated regulatory scheme.

公开(公告)号：US20110250952A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US13166142

申请日：2011-06-22

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Michael N. Low

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Michael N. Low

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2300/5586 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Systems and methods for metering accounting activities on gaming machines are disclosed. Remote metering can be had for a gaming machine having a master gaming controller, an external cabinet housing a display device and one or more acceptors, dedicated meters, and communication paths between the master gaming controller and display device, and between meters and acceptors. Dedicated meters are located outside and remote from the external cabinet, and are adapted to track continuously at least one item of accounting information associated with the gaming machine. Such meters can be recognized by a gaming regulator as the official meters for the gaming machine, and can be located at a central location in close proximity to other dedicated meters associated with other gaming machines. Such meters can be individual discrete physical devices secured along dedicated communication lines, or can be electronic meters residing on a single server.

Abstract translation: 公开了计算游戏机会计活动的系统和方法。 远程计量可以用于具有主游戏控制器，外壳，容纳显示设备的一个或多个接收器，专用仪表以及主游戏控制器和显示设备之间的通信路径以及米与受体之间的通信路径的游戏机。 专用仪表位于外部机柜的外部并远离外部机柜，并适用于连续跟踪与游戏机相关的至少一项会计信息。 游戏调节器可以将这样的仪表识别为用于游戏机的官方仪表，并且可以位于与其他游戏机相关联的其他专用仪表附近的中心位置处。 这样的仪表可以是沿着专用通信线路固定的单独的离散物理设备，或者可以是驻留在单个服务器上的电子计量表。

公开(公告)号：US07993202B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US11038705

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Michael N. Low

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Michael N. Low

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2300/5586 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Systems and methods for metering accounting activities on gaming machines are disclosed. Remote metering can be had for a gaming machine having a master gaming controller, an external cabinet housing a display device and one or more acceptors, dedicated meters, and communication paths between the master gaming controller and display device, and between meters and acceptors. Dedicated meters are located outside and remote from the external cabinet, and are adapted to track continuously at least one item of accounting information associated with the gaming machine. Such meters can be recognized by a gaming regulator as the official meters for the gaming machine, and can be located at a central location in close proximity to other dedicated meters associated with other gaming machines. Such meters can be individual discrete physical devices secured along dedicated communication lines, or can be electronic meters residing on a single server.

Abstract translation: 公开了计算游戏机会计活动的系统和方法。 远程计量可以用于具有主游戏控制器，外壳，容纳显示设备的一个或多个接收器，专用仪表以及主游戏控制器和显示设备之间的通信路径以及米与受体之间的通信路径的游戏机。 专用仪表位于外部机柜的外部并远离外部机柜，并适用于连续跟踪与游戏机相关的至少一项会计信息。 游戏调节器可以将这样的仪表识别为用于游戏机的官方仪表，并且可以位于与其他游戏机相关联的其他专用仪表附近的中心位置处。 这样的仪表可以是沿着专用通信线路固定的单独的离散物理设备，或者可以是驻留在单个服务器上的电子计量表。

公开(公告)号：US07892092B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-22

申请号：US11038330

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Thomas J. Matthews ,  Richard E. Rowe

Inventor： Thomas J. Matthews ,  Richard E. Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: Systems and methods for awarding bonuses associated with gaming machines are disclosed. A bonus system host generates and transmits bonus event information to a gaming machine for display. The bonus system can be associated with a player tracking network including a remote player tracking host and a player tracking device at a gaming machine, which can include a controller and display. Alternatively, no player tracking device exists at the gaming machine, and bonus information is sent to a display on the gaming machine itself. A bonus can be awarded independent of the outcome of play on the gaming machine, and can be a themed bonus. Bonus event results for a specific player can be carried over to a following instance of a game played by that specific player. One form of bonus can be improved pay tables, with odds calculated as a function of player play within the bonus system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于奖励与游戏机相关联的奖金的系统和方法。 红利系统主机生成并传送奖金事件信息到游戏机进行显示。 奖励系统可以与包括控制器和显示器的游戏机中的包括远程玩家跟踪主机和玩家跟踪装置的玩家跟踪网络相关联。 或者，在游戏机上不存在玩家跟踪装置，并且奖励信息被发送到游戏机本身的显示器。 奖励可以独立于游戏机的游戏结果，可以作为主题奖励。 特定玩家的奖金事件结果可以转移到由该特定玩家玩的游戏的以下实例。 一种形式的奖金可以是改进的薪资表，其中赔率是作为玩家在奖金系统中玩的函数。