公开(公告)号：US20100210339A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12764829

申请日：2010-04-21

Applicant: John W. Chamberlain ,  Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ted Gail

Inventor： John W. Chamberlain ,  Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ted Gail

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a multi-player wagering game, such as a Bingo game, in which at least one of the players may win the occurrence of the wagering game by matching a predetermined game-winning pattern of game indicia on one or more game arrays having unique combinations of game indicia based on matching the game indicia on the game arrays to game indicia randomly selected for the occurrence of the wagering game. The outcome of the multi-player wagering game may be displayed to the player at the gaming unit, along with an alternate outcome display at two or more alternate outcome display devices at the gaming unit. In one embodiment, an outcome of a Bingo game may be mapped to an outcome of a slot machine having a bonus feature such as a wheel. Outcomes of the Bingo game may then be displayed on the plurality of alternate display devices as outcomes of the slot game and accompanying bonus feature.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于进行诸如宾果游戏的多玩家投注游戏的方法和游戏单元，其中至少一个玩家可以通过匹配预定的获胜游戏模式来赢得投注游戏的发生 基于将游戏阵列上的游戏标记与随机选择的用于投注游戏的发生的游戏标记相匹配的游戏标记的独特组合的一个或多个游戏阵列上的标记。 多玩家投注游戏的结果可以在游戏单元处显示给玩家，以及在游戏单元处的两个或更多个替代结果显示设备处的替代结果显示。 在一个实施例中，宾果游戏的结果可以被映射到具有诸如轮的奖励特征的老虎机的结果。 随后宾果游戏的结果可以显示在多个替代显示设备上，作为老虎机游戏的结果和伴随的奖励特征。

公开(公告)号：US07731581B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US10940272

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: John W. Chamberlain ,  Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ted Gail

Inventor： John W. Chamberlain ,  Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ted Gail

IPC: A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F3/06 ,  A63F5/04 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a multi-player wagering game, such as a Bingo game, in which at least one of the players may win the occurrence of the wagering game by matching a predetermined game-winning pattern of game indicia on one or more game arrays having unique combinations of game indicia based on matching the game indicia on the game arrays to game indicia randomly selected for the occurrence of the wagering game. The outcome of the multi-player wagering game may be displayed to the player at the gaming unit, along with an alternate outcome display at two or more alternate outcome display devices at the gaming unit. In one embodiment, an outcome of a Bingo game may be mapped to an outcome of a slot machine having a bonus feature such as a wheel. Outcomes of the Bingo game may then be displayed on the plurality of alternate display devices as outcomes of the slot game and accompanying bonus feature.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于进行诸如宾果游戏的多玩家投注游戏的方法和游戏单元，其中至少一个玩家可以通过匹配预定的获胜游戏模式来赢得投注游戏的发生 基于将游戏阵列上的游戏标记与随机选择的用于投注游戏的发生的游戏标记相匹配的游戏标记的独特组合的一个或多个游戏阵列上的标记。 多玩家投注游戏的结果可以在游戏单元处显示给玩家，以及在游戏单元处的两个或更多个替代结果显示设备处的替代结果显示。 在一个实施例中，宾果游戏的结果可以被映射到具有诸如轮的奖励特征的老虎机的结果。 随后宾果游戏的结果可以显示在多个替代显示设备上，作为老虎机游戏的结果和伴随的奖励特征。

公开(公告)号：US20050119042A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10940272

申请日：2004-09-14

Applicant: John Chamberlain ,  Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ted Gail

Inventor： John Chamberlain ,  Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ted Gail

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a multi-player wagering game, such as a Bingo game, in which at least one of the players may win the occurrence of the wagering game by matching a predetermined game-winning pattern of game indicia on one or more game arrays having unique combinations of game indicia based on matching the game indicia on the game arrays to game indicia randomly selected for the occurrence of the wagering game. The outcome of the multi-player wagering game may be displayed to the player at the gaming unit, along with an alternate outcome display at two or more alternate outcome display devices at the gaming unit. In one embodiment, an outcome of a Bingo game may be mapped to an outcome of a slot machine having a bonus feature such as a wheel. Outcomes of the Bingo game may then be displayed on the plurality of alternate display devices as outcomes of the slot game and accompanying bonus feature.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于进行诸如宾果游戏的多玩家投注游戏的方法和游戏单元，其中至少一个玩家可以通过匹配预定的获胜游戏模式来赢得投注游戏的发生 基于将游戏阵列上的游戏标记与随机选择的用于投注游戏的发生的游戏标记相匹配的游戏标记的独特组合的一个或多个游戏阵列上的标记。 多玩家投注游戏的结果可以在游戏单元处显示给玩家，以及在游戏单元处的两个或更多个替代结果显示设备处的替代结果显示。 在一个实施例中，宾果游戏的结果可以被映射到具有诸如轮的奖励特征的老虎机的结果。 随后宾果游戏的结果可以显示在多个替代显示设备上，作为老虎机游戏的结果和伴随的奖励特征。

公开(公告)号：US20080058086A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11929509

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Ali Saffari ,  John Chamberlain ,  Anisur Chowdhury ,  Christopher Lundy ,  James Vasquez ,  Bryan Wolf

Inventor： Ali Saffari ,  John Chamberlain ,  Anisur Chowdhury ,  Christopher Lundy ,  James Vasquez ,  Bryan Wolf

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing low denomination payline and wagering options for “penny” gaming machines and systems are disclosed. A gaming machine or system configurator can provide various operator adjustable settings, including minimum overall wager, maximum overall wager, available denominations for play, minimum number of paylines that must be played, and incremental amount of paylines to be played. The configurator can include manual devices, an interface to a remote server or internal gaming machine logic. Player adjustable game parameters can include a play denomination, an overall wager, the number of paylines played and the number of credits per payline. Parameters not set by the player are automatically calculated by the gaming machine for faster game play. Residual awards or credit balances of less than a whole coin can be squared by payout mechanisms including a ticket printer, a player accounting system, a charity feature or a bonus play feature.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于为“一分钱”游戏机和系统提供低面额支付线和投注选项的方法和系统。 游戏机或系统配置器可以提供各种操作者可调节的设置，包括最小整体下注，最大总体下注，可用的玩家面额，必须播放的最小数量的支付线以及要播放的支付线的增量。 配置器可以包括手动设备，到远程服务器的接口或内部游戏机逻辑。 玩家可调整的游戏参数可以包括游戏面额，整体赌注，播放的支付线数以及支付线数量。 由玩家自行设定的参数由游戏机自动计算，以进行更快的游戏。 少于一个硬币的剩余奖励或信用余额可以通过支付机制平均，包括票据打印机，玩家会计系统，慈善功能或奖金游戏功能。

公开(公告)号：US20070155471A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11312948

申请日：2005-12-19

Applicant: Tracy Powell ,  Justin Krum ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ali Saffari

Inventor： Tracy Powell ,  Justin Krum ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Ali Saffari

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3286

Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for mapping a variety of Class III game outcomes to sets of bingo patterns. Each game theme may have a different entertaining display, based upon a corresponding Class III game. Preferably, each game theme will offer game play and paytable percentages closely matching those of the original Class III game. Some implementations provide a system wherein separate pay tables and bingo pools are formed according to the number of paylines played on slot-type game themes and/or the number of hands played on poker game themes. In some such implementations, players will be limited to predetermined numbers of lines (or hands) played, e.g., only 1, 3, 5 or 9 lines. In alternative implementations, a player's options regarding the number of lines played will depend, at least in part, on how many other players are playing any given number of lines on a slot game. Preferred implementations provide a range of payback percentages for each of the predetermined numbers of lines (or hands) played.

Abstract translation: 描述了新的方法，设备和系统，用于将各种III类游戏结果映射到一组宾果模式。 基于相应的Class III游戏，每个游戏主题可以具有不同的娱乐显示。 优选地，每个游戏主题将提供与原始的Class III游戏相当匹配的游戏和付费百分比。 一些实施方案提供了一种系统，其中根据在时隙型游戏主题上播放的支付线数量和/或在扑克游戏主题上玩的手数，形成单独的支付表和宾果游泳池。 在一些这样的实施中，玩家将被限制为播放的预定数量的行（或手），例如仅1,3,5或9行。 在替代实现中，玩家关于所播放的线数的选项将至少部分地取决于有多少其他玩家在老虎机游戏上玩任何给定数量的线。 优选的实施方案为每个预定数量的行（或手）播放提供一定范围的回收百分比。

公开(公告)号：US20070026935A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11225407

申请日：2005-09-12

Applicant: Bryan Wolf ,  Mark Bansemer ,  Ali Saffari ,  Stephen Shaffer ,  Michael Kinsley ,  Chris Lundy

Inventor： Bryan Wolf ,  Mark Bansemer ,  Ali Saffari ,  Stephen Shaffer ,  Michael Kinsley ,  Chris Lundy

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: Some implementations of the invention provide methods and devices for managing gaming establishments and for provisioning and configuring gaming machines. Some such implementations allow a user to configure one or more gaming machines via an easy-to-use GUI displayed on a wired or a wireless device, such as a laptop, a PDA, a work station or other host device. Gaming machine parameters that can be changed according to some implementations of the invention include game denominations, games to enable or disable, game payback percentage, deal speed, volume level and enabling or disabling a tournament. Some preferred implementations of the invention provide an event scheduler that allows a user either to cause events to occur immediately or schedule certain events to occur at a future time. Some implementations of the invention allow a user to generate activity reports highlighting configuration changes, user logins, game set additions, and/or game downloading. Novel methods and devices for authentication are also provided herein. Some implementations of the invention allow a user to manage easily game downloads to a local server and/or to each gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施方案提供了用于管理游戏机构并用于配置和配置游戏机的方法和设备。 一些这样的实现允许用户通过显示在有线或无线设备（例如膝上型计算机，PDA，工作站或其他主机设备）上的易于使用的GUI来配置一个或多个游戏机。 可以根据本发明的一些实施方式改变的游戏机参数包括游戏面额，启用或禁用的游戏，游戏投资回报百分比，交易速度，音量水平以及启用或禁用比赛。 本发明的一些优选实施例提供一种事件调度器，其允许用户立即引起事件或者将某些事件调度在将来的时间发生。 本发明的一些实现允许用户生成突出显示配置改变，用户登录，游戏设置添加和/或游戏下载的活动报告。 本文还提供了用于认证的新颖方法和设备。 本发明的一些实现允许用户容易地管理到本地服务器和/或每个游戏机的游戏下载。

公开(公告)号：US20060046827A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10925727

申请日：2004-08-24

Applicant: Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Clyde Ikehara

Inventor： Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Clyde Ikehara

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3258

Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming network device that maintains pools of game determinations and provides ticket authorization and validation services. In some embodiments of the invention, the network device electronically distributes the game determinations to gaming machines. In other embodiments, the network device prints tickets, or authorizes the printing of tickets, that indicate game determinations and the tickets are input to gaming machines to display corresponding game outcomes. Preferably, the network device also determines whether to approve cashout requests. In some embodiments, the network device may be implemented in a gaming machine or a cashout kiosk.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种游戏网络设备，其维护游戏确定池并提供票据授权和验证服务。 在本发明的一些实施例中，网络设备将游戏确定电子地分发到游戏机。 在其他实施例中，网络设备打印指示游戏确定的票据或授权票据的打印，并且票据被输入到游戏机以显示相应的游戏结果。 优选地，网络设备还确定是否批准请求。 在一些实施例中，网络设备可以被实现在游戏机或娱乐亭中。

公开(公告)号：US08419542B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US10923333

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Ali Saffari ,  Chris Reddicks ,  Mark Bansemer ,  Anisur Chowdhury ,  Bryan Wolf

Inventor： Ali Saffari ,  Chris Reddicks ,  Mark Bansemer ,  Anisur Chowdhury ,  Bryan Wolf

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel bonusing system implemented on gaming machines and associated network devices on a network. According to some implementations, a central system qualifies or eliminates sites and/or types of gaming devices for participation based on criteria such as contribution level, games available, date range, location, device manufacturer, denominations available, etc. In some implementations, the qualification or elimination process is performed at a site (e.g., by a site controller) according to criteria obtained from the central system. The methods of the present invention may be de-coupled from player tracking methods.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种在网络上的游戏机和相关网络设备上实现的新型奖励系统。 根据一些实施方式，中央系统基于诸如贡献级别，可用游戏，日期范围，位置，设备制造商，可用面额等标准来限定或消除用于参与的站点和/或类型的游戏设备。在一些实现中， 根据从中央系统获得的标准，在场地（例如，由场地控制器）执行鉴定或消除过程。 本发明的方法可以从玩家跟踪方法去耦合。

公开(公告)号：US07959509B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US10755982

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Richard E. Michaelson

Inventor： Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Richard E. Michaelson

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a wagering game and an associated progressive jackpot, wherein each player has a unique game array of game indicia for the occurrence of the wagering game and individual game indicia are sequentially selected from a range of available game indicia. Players may win the wagering game, interim pattern awards and/or progressive jackpot awards by matching predetermined patterns with patterns formed on their unique game array with indicia matching selected indicia. The players may optionally participate and be eligible to win all or a portion of the progressive jackpot. In one embodiment, the player may be eligible for the progressive jackpot by wagering at least a minimum wager amount, and perhaps the maximum bet for the wagering game. Graphics corresponding to the progressive jackpot may be optionally displayed only to players eligible to win the progressive jackpot.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于进行投注游戏和相关联的渐进累积奖金的方法和游戏单元，其中每个玩家具有用于投注游戏的发生的游戏标记的独特游戏阵列，并且从可用的范围中顺序地选择单独的游戏标记 游戏标记。 玩家可以通过将预定模式与其独特游戏阵列上形成的模式匹配所选择的标记，来赢得投注游戏，临时模式奖励和/或累进奖金奖励。 玩家可以选择参与，并有资格获得累进累积奖金的全部或部分资格。 在一个实施例中，玩家可以通过投注至少最小赌注金额，也可能是投注游戏的最大赌注来符合累进累积奖金的资格。 对应于渐进累积奖金的图形可以可选地仅显示给有资格获得累进累积奖金的玩家。

公开(公告)号：US20060205468A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11068996

申请日：2005-02-28

Applicant: Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf

Inventor： Ali Saffari ,  Bryan Wolf

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3286

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and gaming units for conducting a multi-player wagering game and an associated instant win game having a finite pool of outcomes, with an outcome for the occurrence of the multi-player wagering game being determined, and an outcome for the instant win game being selected from the finite pool of outcomes. The multi-player wagering game may be a multi-player Bingo game wherein each player has a unique game array of game indicia for the occurrence of the multi-player wagering game and individual game indicia are sequentially selected from a range of available game indicia. Players may win an award for the instant win game if the outcome selected from the finite pool is a winning outcome. The players may optionally participate in the instant win game based on input information and wager amounts. In alternative embodiments, the instant win game may be configured to provide a progressive jackpot if one of the available progressive jackpot-winning outcomes is selected from the finite pool. Graphics corresponding to the instant win game may be displayed to the players independently or in conjunction with displays of the outcome of the multi-player wagering game.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于执行多玩家投注游戏的方法和游戏单元以及具有有限的结果池的相关联的即时胜利游戏，并且确定了多玩家投注游戏的发生的结果，以及 即时胜利游戏是从有限的结果池中选出的。 多玩家投注游戏可以是多玩家宾果游戏，其中每个玩家具有用于多玩家投注游戏的发生的游戏标记的独特游戏阵列，并且从可用游戏标记的范围中依次选择各个游戏标记。 如果从有限池中选出的结果是一个获胜的结果，玩家可以赢得即时比赛的奖励。 玩家可以根据输入信息和下注数量选择参与即时胜利游戏。 在替代实施例中，如果从有限池中选择可用的进步累积奖金结果中的一个，则即时胜利游戏可以被配置为提供累进累积奖金。 对应于即时胜利游戏的图形可以独立地或与多玩家投注游戏的结果的显示一起显示给玩家。