公开(公告)号：US08864567B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US11880937

申请日：2007-07-24

Applicant: Brian Underdahl ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Yuliya Hungate ,  Steven G. LeMay

Inventor： Brian Underdahl ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Yuliya Hungate ,  Steven G. LeMay

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for forming displays and creating environments in a casino. Some implementations of the invention provide configurable gaming machine skins, which may be formed from electronic paper or the like. Casino environments may be created in accordance with a game theme and/or to indicate a group of players. The environment may include configurable surfaces of gaming machines and/or nearby surfaces, such as walls, floors and ceilings. Projected light and/or an audio system may be used to enhance the immersive and dynamic environment. Preferably, some or all of these features may be changed automatically when a game theme changes.

Abstract translation: 描述了在娱乐场中形成显示器和创建环境的新颖的方法，设备和系统。 本发明的一些实施方案提供了可由电子纸等形成的可配置游戏机外观。 赌场环境可以根据游戏主题和/或指示一组玩家来创建。 环境可以包括游戏机和/或附近表面的可配置表面，例如墙壁，地板和天花板。 投影光和/或音频系统可用于增强沉浸式和动态环境。 优选地，当游戏主题改变时，这些特征中的一些或全部可以自动地改变。

公开(公告)号：US08702650B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US12882953

申请日：2010-09-15

Applicant: Benjamyn Serna ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Benjamyn Serna ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/1027 ,  A61L29/08 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61M25/1029 ,  A61M2025/1031

Abstract: Method of coating an expandable member is provided. The method comprises providing an expandable member with a plurality of folds defined therein, the expandable member having a folded configuration and a fully expanded configuration at a rated nominal pressure. The expandable member is inflated to an initial pressure of from 10% to about 300% of nominal pressure. A therapeutic agent is disposed on at least a portion of the expandable member. The expandable member is partially deflated to an intermediate pressure by withdrawing an amount of inflation medium from the expandable member, and by applying an external force to the expandable member.

Abstract translation: 提供涂覆可膨胀构件的方法。 该方法包括提供具有限定在其中的多个折叠的可扩张构件，该可扩张构件具有折叠构型和在额定公称压力下的完全膨胀构型。 可膨胀构件膨胀至初始压力为标称压力的10％至约300％。 治疗剂设置在可扩张构件的至少一部分上。 可膨胀构件通过从可膨胀构件中抽出一定量的充气介质，并且通过向可膨胀构件施加外力而部分地放气到中间压力。

公开(公告)号：US08597116B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US11497740

申请日：2006-08-01

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl ,  Steven G. LeMay

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl ,  Steven G. LeMay

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3281 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Various gaming-related services are provided, including but not limited to security services, harm minimization services, player identification services, bonusing/progressive services, accounting services, financial/banking services, network tunneling services, cheating detection services, etc. Such services may be provided, at least in part, by software agents that can be configured for different platforms and/or operating systems. Some software-based player tracking methods of the invention can aggregate data from multiple devices used by a player for gaming.

Abstract translation: 提供各种与游戏有关的服务，包括但不限于安全服务，危害最小化服务，玩家识别服务，奖金/进步服务，会计服务，金融/银行服务，网络隧道服务，作弊检测服务等。 至少部分地由可被配置用于不同平台和/或操作系统的软件代理提供。 本发明的一些基于软件的玩家跟踪方法可以聚合玩家用于游戏的多个设备的数据。

公开(公告)号：US08333652B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US11515184

申请日：2006-09-01

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Kevin Gum ,  Chauncey Griswold

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Kevin Gum ,  Chauncey Griswold

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/322

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for facilitating play of a casino table game at a casino gaming table system which includes a casino gaming table and at least one handheld device. At least a portion of operations or activities relating to the casino game may be performed at a first handheld device. Examples of such operations may include electronically dealing a first card to a first player via the first handheld device, displaying a representation of the first card to the first player via a display at the first handheld device, etc. In at least one embodiment, an association between a selected handheld device and the first player station may be created and used for subsequent game play activities to enable the selected handheld device to be operable to display game play data relating to game play activities associated with the first player station. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the features of a selected handheld device may be enabled/disabled based on the detection of one or more conditions or events. According to specific embodiments, the handheld device may be adapted to provide various functionality for facilitating game play at a casino gaming table. Examples of such functionality may include, for example, allowing a player to select cards for discard/holding; allowing a player to perform wagering activities; retrieving and/or displaying player tracking data; retrieving and/or displaying player account data; displaying game play assistance information; displaying casino layout information; displaying promotional information; etc.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于促进在娱乐场游戏桌系统中的娱乐场桌面游戏的播放的技术，其包括娱乐场游戏桌和至少一个手持设备。 与赌场游戏相关的操作或活动的至少一部分可以在第一手持设备上执行。 这种操作的示例可以包括经由第一手持设备将第一卡片电子交易给第一播放器，经由第一手持设备上的显示器将第一卡片的表示显示给第一播放器等。在至少一个实施例中， 可以创建所选择的手持设备和第一播放器站之间的关联并用于随后的游戏活动，以使所选择的手持设备可操作以显示与与第一玩家站相关联的游戏活动相关的游戏数据。 在一些实施例中，可以基于对一个或多个条件或事件的检测来启用/禁用所选手持设备的特征的至少一部分。 根据具体实施例，手持设备可以适于提供用于促进游戏机游戏桌面的游戏的各种功能。 这种功能的示例可以包括例如允许玩家选择用于丢弃/保持的卡; 允许玩家进行投注活动; 检索和/或显示玩家跟踪数据; 检索和/或显示玩家帐户数据; 显示游戏辅助信息; 展示赌场布局信息; 展示宣传资料; 等等

公开(公告)号：US08323087B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12369530

申请日：2009-02-11

Applicant: Xuedong Chen ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Xuedong Chen ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3269

Abstract: A wager gaming machine having software and components allowing for automatic powering on and off (also referred to as remote out-of-band power control) bypassing the need for human operator intervention is described. The gaming machine has a master gaming controller and a network interface. The interface includes an input port supporting a TCP/IP connection which can be used by another network component having the gaming machine's IP address. The gaming machine may also include a Web server operating on the input port. The Web server may receive HTTP messages on the input port even when the gaming machine is powered off. Thus, the machine is capable of receiving an HTTP message at the input port instructing the machine to power on. The gaming machine may also contain a manageability engine processor for executing an active management system software component. This component implements the Web server on the gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有允许自动上电和断电（也称为远程带外功率控制）的软件和组件的下注游戏机，绕过了对操作人员的干预需求。 游戏机具有主游戏控制器和网络接口。 该接口包括支持TCP / IP连接的输入端口，该输入端口可被具有游戏机的IP地址的另一网络组件使用。 游戏机还可以包括在输入端口上操作的Web服务器。 即使游戏机关机，Web服务器也可能在输入端口上接收HTTP消息。 因此，机器能够在输入端口处接收指示机器通电的HTTP消息。 游戏机还可以包含用于执行主动管理系统软件组件的可管理性引擎处理器。 该组件实现了游戏机上的Web服务器。

公开(公告)号：US20120165922A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12976279

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Victoria M. Gong ,  John Stankus ,  Stephen D. Pacetti ,  Anthony S. Andreacchi ,  Benny Serna ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Victoria M. Gong ,  John Stankus ,  Stephen D. Pacetti ,  Anthony S. Andreacchi ,  Benny Serna ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: A61F2/82 ,  B05D3/00

CPC classification number: B05D3/107 ,  A61L27/34 ,  A61L27/50 ,  A61L2400/18

Abstract: Method of modifying the coating of a surface of a medical device by applying a coating to the surface of the medical device, exposing the medical device to an environmental condition that alters the coating morphology, and drying the coating on the medical device. The disclosed subject matter also provides a coated medical device whose one or more surfaces have been modified by this method.

Abstract translation: 通过向医疗装置的表面施加涂层来改变医疗装置的表面的涂层的方法，将医疗装置暴露于改变涂层形态的环境条件下，以及干燥医疗装置上的涂层。 所公开的主题还提供了其一个或多个表面已经通过该方法修改的涂覆医疗装置。

公开(公告)号：US08057298B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US11881190

申请日：2007-07-25

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl ,  Steven G. LeMay

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl ,  Steven G. LeMay

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3281 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Various gaming-related services are provided, including but not limited to security services, harm minimization services, player identification services, bonusing/progressive services, accounting services, financial/banking services, network tunneling services, cheating detection services, etc. Such services may be provided, at least in part, by software agents that can be configured for different platforms and/or operating systems. Some software-based player tracking methods of the invention can aggregate data from multiple devices used by a player for gaming.

Abstract translation: 提供各种与游戏有关的服务，包括但不限于安全服务，危害最小化服务，玩家识别服务，奖金/进步服务，会计服务，金融/银行服务，网络隧道服务，作弊检测服务等。 至少部分地由可被配置用于不同平台和/或操作系统的软件代理提供。 本发明的一些基于软件的玩家跟踪方法可以聚合玩家用于游戏的多个设备的数据。

公开(公告)号：US08037223B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11818204

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: Kevin B. Leigh ,  John D. Nguyen ,  James R. Duncan ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Kevin B. Leigh ,  John D. Nguyen ,  James R. Duncan ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G06F13/12 ,  G06F13/38

CPC classification number: G06F13/409

Abstract: In accordance with the present technique, a system and method for configuring pins of an input/output (I/O) card in a host system are provided. The method includes reading configuration information from a card field replaceable unit memory and reading system configuration information from a system field replaceable unit memory. Additionally, the method includes configuring pins of a system logic of the host system to be compatible with the I/O device of the I/O card, and configuring pins of an I/O device on the I/O card to in turn configure the pins of the I/O card with a configuration setting compatible with the host system.

Abstract translation: 根据本技术，提供了一种用于配置主机系统中的输入/输出（I / O）卡的引脚的系统和方法。 该方法包括从卡现场可更换单元存储器读取配置信息并从系统现场可更换单元存储器读取系统配置信息。 此外，该方法包括配置主机系统的系统逻辑引脚与I / O卡的I / O设备兼容，以及配置I / O卡上的I / O设备的引脚，依次配置 I / O卡的引脚具有与主机系统兼容的配置设置。

公开(公告)号：US20110159211A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12974365

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Dale R. Du Bois ,  Mohamad A. Ayoub ,  Robert Kim ,  Amit Bansal ,  Mark Fodor ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Siu F. Cheng ,  Hang Yu ,  Chiu Chan ,  Ganesh Balasubramanian ,  Deenesh Padhi ,  Juan Carlos Rocha

Inventor： Dale R. Du Bois ,  Mohamad A. Ayoub ,  Robert Kim ,  Amit Bansal ,  Mark Fodor ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Siu F. Cheng ,  Hang Yu ,  Chiu Chan ,  Ganesh Balasubramanian ,  Deenesh Padhi ,  Juan Carlos Rocha

IPC: C23C16/00 ,  B05C11/00

CPC classification number: C23C16/04 ,  C23C14/04 ,  C23C14/042 ,  C23C16/042 ,  C23C16/4401 ,  C23C16/45589 ,  C23C16/4585 ,  C30B25/12 ,  H01J37/32642 ,  H01J37/32651 ,  H01J37/32715 ,  H01J37/3441 ,  H01L21/68721 ,  H01L21/68735

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention contemplate a shadow ring that provides increased or decreased and more uniform deposition on the edge of a wafer. By removing material from the top and/or bottom surfaces of the shadow ring, increased edge deposition and bevel coverage can be realized. In one embodiment, the material on the bottom surface is reduced by providing a recessed slot on the bottom surface. By increasing the amount of material of the shadow ring, the edge deposition and bevel coverage is reduced. Another approach to adjusting the deposition at the edge of the wafer includes increasing or decreasing the inner diameter of the shadow ring. The material forming the shadow ring may also be varied to change the amount of deposition at the edge of the wafer.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例设想一种阴影环，其在晶片的边缘上提供增加或减少的和更均匀的沉积。 通过从阴影环的顶部和/或底部表面去除材料，可以实现增加的边缘沉积和斜面覆盖。 在一个实施例中，通过在底表面上设置凹槽来减小底表面上的材料。 通过增加阴影环的材料量，降低了边缘沉积和斜面覆盖。 调整晶片边缘处沉积的另一种方法包括增加或减小阴影环的内径。 形成阴影环的材料也可以改变以改变晶片边缘处的沉积量。

公开(公告)号：US20090307665A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12541086

申请日：2009-08-13

Applicant: Anoop Sharma ,  Ramu Korlipara ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Anoop Sharma ,  Ramu Korlipara ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F11/3688

Abstract: A method and system to automate software testing using sniffer side and browser side recording and a toolbar interface are described. In one embodiment, a system tests programming code associated with a website and creates a first test case. In another embodiment, the system includes a testing device having a test interface to enable a user to initiate a first test case and to store a first HTML representation and a first XML representation of encrypted web pages viewed during the first test case. In another embodiment, the system includes a sniffer server that operates as a proxy server for the website and stores a second HTML representation and a second XML representation of unencrypted web pages viewed during the first test case. The system may include a hosting server that hosts the website and receives the first and the second HTML and XML representations from the testing device and the sniffer server when the test case is terminated via the test interface.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用嗅探器侧和浏览器侧记录以及工具栏界面来自动化软件测试的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，系统测试与网站相关联的编程代码并创建第一测试用例。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括具有测试接口的测试设备，以使用户能够发起第一测试用例并存储在第一测试用例期间查看的第一HTML表示和加密网页的第一XML表示。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括嗅探器服务器，其作为网站的代理服务器操作，并存储在第一测试用例期间查看的未加密网页的第二HTML表示和第二XML表示。 当测试用例经由测试界面终止时，系统可以包括托管网站并且从测试设备和嗅探器服务器接收第一和第二HTML和XML表示的托管服务器。