公开(公告)号：US08282480B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

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：US20070099696A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11541060

申请日：2006-09-28

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：US20060095790A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10981435

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: H04K1/00 ,  H04L9/00

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 reference to a location determined 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. In other implementations, the user's location is determined by information provided by 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. These the oral response may be analyzed to verify the user's identity. The user may also be prompted to make statements verifying his or her identity, age, a maximum amount available for wagering or other statements, which are preferably recorded and stored.

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。 可以通过参考由其他方法确定的位置来验证位置，例如通过确定在用户的主机设备附近的因特网服务提供商的网络设备的位置。 在其他实现中，用户的位置由蜂窝电话网络提供的信息确定。 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。 这些口头响应可以被分析以验证用户的身份。 也可以提示用户进行证明他或她的身份，年龄，可用于投注的最大数量或其他陈述的陈述，这些优选被记录和存储。

公开(公告)号：US20060058102A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10937990

申请日：2004-09-10

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  James Stockdale ,  David Muir

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  James Stockdale ,  David Muir

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A gaming communication apparatus may include a wireless transceiver and a controller operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver. The controller may be programmed to establish a bidirectional wireless communication link with a gaming apparatus when in proximity to the gaming apparatus, receive a voice command relating to a first gaming function, transmit first gaming function data to the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver, and receive data relating to a second gaming function from the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver. The gaming apparatus may include a second wireless transceiver and a second controller operatively coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The second controller may be programmed to receive the first gaming function data via the second wireless transceiver, execute a first gaming function based on the first gaming function data, and transmit the second gaming function data to the wireless communication device via the second wireless transceiver.

Abstract translation: 游戏通信装置可以包括无线收发器和可操作地耦合到无线收发器的控制器。 控制器可以被编程为在游戏设备附近建立与游戏设备的双向无线通信链路，接收与第一游戏功能相关的语音命令，经由无线收发器向游戏设备发送第一游戏功能数据，以及 经由无线收发器从游戏装置接收与第二游戏功能有关的数据。 游戏装置可以包括第二无线收发器和可操作地耦合到第二无线收发器的第二控制器。 第二控制器可以被编程为经由第二无线收发器接收第一游戏功能数据，基于第一游戏功能数据执行第一游戏功能，并且经由第二无线收发器将第二游戏功能数据发送到无线通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US20050261060A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US11190986

申请日：2005-07-26

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：US20050261046A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US10848636

申请日：2004-05-19

Applicant: Chan Griswold ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Richard Wilder ,  Harold Mattice

Inventor： Chan Griswold ,  Craig Paulsen ,  Richard Wilder ,  Harold Mattice

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electronically controlling gaming machines such as poker, blackjack, slots, keno, and/or bingo. Customer information such as denomination input, maximum coin input, maximum number of coins won, pay tables, pay lines, and the like may be changed electronically with an electronic ink display. The gaming machine may be updated electronically without shutting the game down and losing income or incurring additional costs from manually replacing static display inserts on the machine.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子控制诸如扑克，二十一点，时隙，基诺和/或宾果游戏机的方法和装置。 可以用电子墨水显示器以电子方式改变诸如面额输入，最大硬币输入，赢得的硬币的最大数量，工资表，支付线等的客户信息。 游戏机可以以电子方式更新，而不必关闭游戏并且丢失收入，或者由手动替换机器上的静态显示插入物引起额外的成本。

公开(公告)号：US20050172706A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-11

申请号：US10932588

申请日：2004-09-01

Applicant: Craig Paulsen ,  Phil Perry

Inventor： Craig Paulsen ,  Phil Perry

IPC: G01L5/28

CPC classification number: B60T17/22 ,  B60T11/206

Abstract: A brake force measurement system comprises at least one sensor configured to generate an output indicative of a force applied by to a first braking member associated with a rotatable wheel of a vehicle by a second braking member. The second braking member may be an actual brake pad or a substitute pad plate or member. In one embodiment, the sensor is a load cell configured to measure force applied by the pad or substitute pad member to a rotor of a brake mechanism associated with each wheel of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the sensor output is input to a processing unit configured to display brake force information in human-readable form, such as by an alpha-numeric display displaying brake force at each wheel in various units of measure or percentage of brake force at one or more wheels.

Abstract translation: 制动力测量系统包括至少一个传感器，该传感器被配置成产生指示通过第二制动构件施加到与车辆的可旋转车轮相关联的第一制动构件的力的输出。 第二制动构件可以是实际的制动衬块或替代垫板或构件。 在一个实施例中，传感器是被配置为测量由垫或替代垫构件施加到与车辆的每个车轮相关联的制动机构的转子的力的测力传感器。 在一个实施例中，传感器输出被输入到被配置为以人可读形式显示制动力信息的处理单元，例如通过以各种测量单位或制动力百分比显示在每个车轮处的制动力的字母数字显示 一个或多个车轮。

公开(公告)号：US20050153773A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10754186

申请日：2004-01-08

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing a bonus award to a gaming player for using a player tracking account associated with a gaming establishment. Provision of a bonus award is based on the access to a player tracking account. Specifically, once a gaming system detects that a gaming player has accessed a player tracking account associated with the gaming establishment, the gaming system can determine whether the player accessed the player tracking account in a manner meeting one or more bonus award criteria. For instance, the bonus award criteria can include accessing a player tracking account within a limited period of time allotted for awarding the bonus award, accessing a player tracking account according to a specified sequence with respect to accesses by other gaming players, or some other criterion. If the player accessed the player tracking account in a manner meeting the bonus award criterion or criteria, then a bonus award is provided to the gaming player for using the player tracking account.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向游戏玩家提供奖励奖励以使用与游戏机构相关联的玩家跟踪账户的方法和装置。 提供奖金是基于访问玩家追踪帐户的。 具体来说，一旦游戏系统检测到游戏玩家已经访问了与游戏机构相关联的玩家跟踪帐户，则游戏系统可以确定玩家是否以满足一个或多个奖励奖励标准的方式访问玩家跟踪账户。 例如，奖励奖励标准可以包括在有限的时间段内访问玩家追踪账户，用于授予奖励奖励，根据与其他游戏玩家的访问相关的指定顺序访问玩家跟踪账户或一些其他标准 。 如果玩家以满足奖励奖励标准或标准的方式访问玩家跟踪帐户，则向游戏玩家提供使用玩家追踪账户的奖金奖励。

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。