公开(公告)号：US09466173B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US13432698

申请日：2012-03-28

Applicant: Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  A63F13/30 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming system is described. The gaming system can include one or more host devices and EGM clients that communicate with one another over a network. Various non-gaming applications can be maintained on the host device. In response to a request received from an EGM client, a non-gaming application program can be executed on the host device. Content from the non-gaming application can be converted to a media stream that is sent to the EGM client for output. The media stream can be processed using a codec executed on the EGM. Input data associated with the content can be received at the EGM and sent to the host device. The content from the non-gaming application executed on the host can be adjusted in response to the input data received from the EGM.

Abstract translation: 描述游戏系统。 游戏系统可以包括通过网络彼此通信的一个或多个主机设备和EGM客户端。 可以在主机设备上维护各种非游戏应用。 响应于从EGM客户端收到的请求，可以在主机设备上执行非游戏应用程序。 来自非游戏应用程序的内容可以转换为发送到EGM客户端进行输出的媒体流。 可以使用在EGM上执行的编解码器处理媒体流。 可以在EGM处接收与该内容相关联的输入数据并将其发送到主机设备。 可以响应于从EGM接收到的输入数据来调整在主机上执行的非游戏应用的内容。

公开(公告)号：US09092934B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13334437

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Jacob T. Graham ,  Paul W. Bolton ,  Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Rex Y. Lam ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  William R. Brosnan ,  Xuedong Chen ,  Sean M. Gilliland

Inventor： Jacob T. Graham ,  Paul W. Bolton ,  Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Rex Y. Lam ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  William R. Brosnan ,  Xuedong Chen ,  Sean M. Gilliland

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Disclosed herein are techniques and equipment for saving game history data and package identification information for software packages used to provide a game cycle on a wager gaming machine. The game cycle may later be re-created using the game history data and software packages. For scenarios where some or all of the software packages used are no longer present on the gaming machine at the time of re-creation, the package identification information may be referenced to determine which software packages are missing and need to be provided to enable full game cycle re-creation.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于保存用于在下注游戏机上提供游戏循环的软件包的游戏历史数据和包装识别信息的技术和设备。 以后可以使用游戏历史数据和软件包重新创建游戏循环。 对于在重新创建时使用的一些或所有软件包不再存在于游戏机上的情况下，可以参考包装识别信息来确定哪些软件包丢失并且需要被提供以实现完整的游戏 循环再造。

公开(公告)号：US09011236B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13333679

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. Lemay

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. Lemay

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled mobile devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can be configured to convert a presentation of an outcome of a wager-based game played on an electronic gaming machine (EGM) into a social media presentation that can be uploaded to a social media site. In one embodiment, a copy of an image showing the outcome of the wager-based that is output on an EGM can be incorporated into the social media presentation. Then, the social media presentation can be uploaded from the EGM to a player's mobile device or directly to a social media site.

Abstract translation: 描述了与顾客控制的移动设备（例如智能电话或平板计算机）兼容的游戏系统。 游戏系统可以被配置为将在电子游戏机（EGM）上播放的基于赌注的游戏的结果的呈现转换成可被上传到社交媒体站点的社交媒体呈现。 在一个实施例中，可以将表示在EGM上输出的基于赌注的结果的图像的副本合并到社交媒体呈现中。 然后，社交媒体演示可以从EGM上传到玩家的移动设备，或直接上传到社交媒体网站。

公开(公告)号：US08876595B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13361601

申请日：2012-01-30

Applicant: Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Derrick Price

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Derrick Price

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241

Abstract: A system that tracks information related to security events in a gaming environment includes a plurality of gaming machines, a database storing data regarding security events, and a security event tracking server in communication with the gaming machines and database. Each gaming machine can have an electronic tracking device adapted to detect wirelessly identifying information from portable electronic devices proximate the gaming machine with respect to the occurrence of a security event at or near the gaming machine. The server includes a processor configured to receive information regarding security events and mobile device identifying information, associate the security events with the identifying information, and store the associated security events and identifying information to the database. Mobile device identifying information can be detected passively without any affirmative input by any user of the mobile devices. Patterns of repeated mobile device detections associated with multiple security events can be determined.

Abstract translation: 跟踪与游戏环境中的安全事件有关的信息的系统包括多个游戏机，存储有关安全事件的数据的数据库以及与游戏机和数据库通信的安全事件跟踪服务器。 每个游戏机可以具有适于从游戏机附近的便携式电子设备中无线识别信息的电子跟踪装置，用于相对于在游戏机或其附近的安全事件的发生。 服务器包括被配置为接收关于安全事件和移动设备标识信息的信息的处理器，将安全事件与识别信息相关联，并将相关联的安全事件和识别信息存储到数据库。 可以被动地检测移动设备识别信息，而无需移动设备的任何用户的任何肯定的输入。 可以确定与多个安全事件相关联的重复移动设备检测的模式。

公开(公告)号：US08827814B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US13333669

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: Steven G. Lemay ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

Inventor： Steven G. Lemay ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

IPC: A63F13/31 ,  A63F13/71

CPC classification number: G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled mobile devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can be configured to convert a presentation of an outcome of a wager-based game played on an electronic gaming machine (EGM) into a social media presentation that can be uploaded to a social media site. In one embodiment, a copy of an image showing the outcome of the wager-based that is output on an EGM can be incorporated into the social media presentation. Then, the social media presentation can be uploaded from the EGM to a player's mobile device or directly to a social media site.

公开(公告)号：US08734244B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US13609526

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Steven G. LeMay ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

Inventor： Steven G. LeMay ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3223

Abstract: A gaming machine, such as a video slot or video poker machine, may be configured to request a thin client game from a game server for presentation within a thin client. The outcome of the thin client game is determined by the game server. The gaming machine is also configured to execute a thick client game determined by the gaming machine. Indications of the outcomes of the thin and thick client games may be provided to a data collection device.

Abstract translation: 诸如视频插槽或视频扑克机的游戏机可以被配置为从游戏服务器请求瘦客户端游戏以在瘦客户机内呈现。 瘦客户端游戏的结果由游戏服务器决定。 游戏机还被配置为执行由游戏机确定的厚客户端游戏。 可以将薄而厚的客户端游戏的结果的指示提供给数据收集装置。

公开(公告)号：US08727857B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13250813

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Dwayne A. Davis ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

Inventor： Dwayne A. Davis ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3272 ,  G07F17/3288

Abstract: Techniques and equipment for providing a voting point leaderboard system are provided. Players playing wagering games may be awarded voting points for use in a poll with a plurality of candidates in exchange for game-play related activity. Players voting for the winning candidate in the poll may be given an award. Polls may include candidates which may be involved in a real-world contest. Players may be rewarded for voting for the candidate which wins the real-world contest.

公开(公告)号：US08708828B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US11966682

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe ,  Timothy W. Moser ,  Craig Michael Schaefer ,  Cara Iddings ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe ,  Timothy W. Moser ,  Craig Michael Schaefer ,  Cara Iddings ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: Frameworks for providing modular computer program code and automated configuration of server-based gaming environments are disclosed. One or more “pluggable” modular gaming modifier can be provided for the modular computer program code without requiring the replacement of the entire computer program code for the game. Typically, the pluggable” modular gaming modifier can be added to or can replace one or more gaming modules or sub-modules, thereby requiring less time and effort for effectively modifying game presentation. In addition, configuration data can be generated and stored as configurations templates which can be used to configure one or more gaming machines in an automated manner. The configuration templates can be generated based on gaming modules and/or sub-modules provided for modular computer program code. As such, a content-based configuration template can effectively include and/or identify one or more modules, sub-modules and/or pluggable modular or sub-modular gaming modifiers associated with a modular computer program code. The configuration modules can be combined together for form configuration modules that effectively incorporate the features of two or more existing configurations.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供模块化计算机程序代码和基于服务器的游戏环境的自动配置的框架。 可以为模块化计算机程序代码提供一个或多个“可插拔”模块化游戏修改器，而不需要更换游戏的整个计算机程序代码。 通常，可插拔的“模块化游戏修改器可以被添加到或可以替换一个或多个游戏模块或子模块，从而需要更少的时间和精力来有效地修改游戏呈现。 此外，可以生成配置数据并将其存储为可用于以自动方式配置一个或多个游戏机的配置模板。 可以基于为模块化计算机程序代码提供的游戏模块和/或子模块来生成配置模板。 因此，基于内容的配置模板可以有效地包括和/或识别与模块化计算机程序代码相关联的一个或多个模块，子模块和/或可插拔模块化或子模块化游戏修改器。 配置模块可以组合在一起用于表单配置模块，从而有效地结合了两个或多个现有配置的特征。

公开(公告)号：US08672750B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13247513

申请日：2011-09-28

Applicant: Dwayne R. Nelson ,  William R. Brosnan ,  Kevin M. Higgins ,  William Chad Little ,  Larry R. Hollibaugh ,  Erik B. Petersen ,  Adrian R. Marcu

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  William R. Brosnan ,  Kevin M. Higgins ,  William Chad Little ,  Larry R. Hollibaugh ,  Erik B. Petersen ,  Adrian R. Marcu

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/326

Abstract: The gaming system disclosed herein enables a player to simultaneously or concurrently play a plurality of games at a gaming device regardless or independent of if the gaming device accounting system in communication with the gaming device is configured to support such simultaneous or concurrent game play. The gaming system disclosed herein additionally or alternatively enables a player to simultaneously play a plurality of games wherein certain of the games are eligible to operate with a remote host and certain of the games are ineligible to operate with the remote host.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的游戏系统使得玩家能够同时或同时地在游戏设备上玩多个游戏，而不管或者独立于与游戏设备通信的游戏设备会计系统是否被配置为支持这种同时或并发的游戏。 本文公开的游戏系统另外或替代地使得玩家能够同时玩多个游戏，其中某些游戏有资格与远程主机操作，并且某些游戏不符合与远程主机操作的资格。

公开(公告)号：US08657674B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13415691

申请日：2012-03-08

Applicant: Steven G. LeMay ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

Inventor： Steven G. LeMay ,  Dwayne R. Nelson

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3234

Abstract: A credit amount is returned to a wager game player on a gaming machine when a game experiences a fault condition. The credit amount is displayed automatically and the player can accept the return credit amount and resume game play without intervention from a gaming operator attendant, allowing the patron to resume game play within a short time after the fault occurred. The fault occurs during game play and a return credit amount is calculated using all relevant data available on the gaming machine at the time of the fault. The amount is displayed to the patron and the patron is queried whether the amount is acceptable. If it is, the patron can indicate so by pressing a soft key, be credited with that amount, and immediately resume game play. If not acceptable, the patron can indicate so and a gaming operator is signaled.

Abstract translation: 当游戏遇到故障时，信用额度返回给游戏机上的下注游戏玩家。 自动显示信用额度，玩家可以接受退款信用额度，并且在没有来自游戏操作员的干预下恢复游戏，允许顾客在故障发生后的短时间内恢复游戏。 故障发生在游戏过程中，并且在故障发生时使用游戏机上可用的所有相关数据计算返回信用额。 数量显示给顾客，并且询问顾客是否可接受的量。 如果是这样，顾客可以通过按下软键来表示，记下该金额，并立即恢复游戏。 如果不能接受，则顾客可以指示并且向游戏者发出信号。