公开(公告)号：US08645685B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US11567109

申请日：2006-12-05

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  David Muir ,  Harry P. Tolles

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  David Muir ,  Harry P. Tolles

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F1/06 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Methods and devices are described that authenticate portable tokens, such as plastic tokens used in casinos on card tables. The systems and methods assign authentication data to a token. The authentication data is verified when a person tries to redeem value on the token. A person's authentication data may be acquired via an interface provided by a gaming machine, for example, and the authentication data stored so that the authentication information is later be read when someone tries to redeem value on the token. Only a person who presents the tokens and authentication data could then negotiate such tokens.

Abstract translation: 描述了验证便携式令牌的方法和设备，例如卡表上的赌场中使用的塑料令牌。 系统和方法将认证数据分配给令牌。 当人尝试兑换令牌上的值时，会验证身份验证数据。 例如，可以通过由游戏机提供的接口获取个人的认证数据，并且存储所述认证数据，使得当有人尝试兑换令牌上的值时，稍后将读取认证信息。 只有提出令牌和认证数据的人才能协商这样的令牌。

公开(公告)号：US08622838B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US11471352

申请日：2006-06-19

Applicant: Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Mike Kinsley

Inventor： Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Mike Kinsley

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3234 ,  A63F2300/405 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a multimedia interface with a display and an interface to one or more sound projection devices and a multimedia board for processing digitally formatted program files for output on the multimedia interface. The player tracking unit may provide menus of audio and video programs, such as a menu for a musical jukebox or a menu for a video-on-demand service. Using a “TV-like” interface, a user may be able to select a program to output on the multimedia interface and control playback features of the program.

Abstract translation: 所公开的播放器跟踪单元提供具有显示器的多媒体接口和与一个或多个声音投影设备的接口和用于处理数字格式化的节目文件以在多媒体接口上输出的多媒体板。 播放器跟踪单元可以提供音频和视频节目的菜单，例如音乐自动点唱机的菜单或用于视频点播服务的菜单。 使用“TV”接口，用户可以选择在多媒体接口上输出的节目并控制节目的播放特征。

公开(公告)号：US08597108B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US12619672

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: An asynchronous persistent group bonus game system, method and apparatus may have a plurality of gaming machines including a first processor and a bonus server having a second processor. The first processor may be configured to: determine when a bonus game session event is triggered, transmit a bonus game session request to the second processor, and receive an end session notification from the second processor. The second processor may be configured to execute and maintain the always-on asynchronous persistent group bonus game, receive a bonus game session request from at least one of the plurality of gaming machines, instantiate a bonus game session inside the continuous asynchronous persistent group bonus game for the at least one gaming machine, determine when an end session trigger has been triggered for the bonus game session, and transmit an end session notification to the at least one gaming machine if it is determined that the end session condition has been triggered.

Abstract translation: 异步持久组奖励游戏系统，方法和装置可以具有多个游戏机，包括第一处理器和具有第二处理器的奖励服务器。 第一处理器可以被配置为：确定何时触发奖励游戏会话事件，向第二处理器发送奖励游戏会话请求，并从第二处理器接收结束会话通知。 第二处理器可以被配置为执行和维护永久在线异步持久组奖励游戏，从多个游戏机中的至少一个接收奖励游戏会话请求，实例化连续异步持久组奖励游戏内的奖励游戏会话 对于所述至少一个游戏机，确定何时已经为所述奖金游戏会话触发结束会话触发，并且如果确定已经触发了结束会话条件，则向所述至少一个游戏机发送结束会话通知。

公开(公告)号：US20120322563A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13601062

申请日：2012-08-31

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Jamal Benbrahim ,  Mark Bansemer

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Jamal Benbrahim ,  Mark Bansemer

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/34 ,  A63F13/355 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: In some implementations, a local gaming machine is in communication with a remote gaming machine over a data network. A player input requesting a game application is received at the local gaming machine. The requested game application may be located at the remote gamine machine. It is determined whether the requested game application is available for execution on the remote gaming machine. In some instances, determining availability of the requested game application includes determining compliance with interface specifications, licensing specifications and/or jurisdictional specifications. When the requested game application is available for execution, an instance of the requested game application is reserved on the remote gaming machine. When the instance is executed on the remote gaming machine, output data is sent to the local gaming machine over the data network. In some instances, one or more game parameters can be captured from the received output data.

Abstract translation: 在一些实现中，本地游戏机通过数据网络与远程游戏机进行通信。 在本地游戏机上接收请求游戏应用的玩家输入。 所请求的游戏应用程序可能位于远程gamine机器。 确定所请求的游戏应用程序是否可用于在远程游戏机上执行。 在一些情况下，确定所请求的游戏应用的可用性包括确定对接口规范，许可规范和/或管理规范的遵从性。 当请求的游戏应用程序可用于执行时，所请求的游戏应用程序的一个实例被保留在远程游戏机上。 当在远程游戏机上执行实例时，输出数据通过数据网络发送到本地游戏机。 在某些情况下，可以从接收到的输出数据中捕获一个或多个游戏参数。

公开(公告)号：US08308683B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US12768431

申请日：2010-04-27

Applicant: Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  William Webler

Inventor： Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  William Webler

IPC: A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/1002 ,  A61M25/0668 ,  A61M25/104 ,  A61M2025/0004 ,  A61M2025/0024 ,  A61M2025/0037 ,  A61M2025/0039 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61M2025/0681 ,  A61M2025/105

Abstract: An agent delivery catheter configured to deliver an agent to an inner surface of a patient's body lumen wall by forming an array of cells defining agent containment chambers at multiple locations along the catheter's shaft, while minimizing ischemic conditions during the procedure.

Abstract translation: 一种药剂递送导管，配置成通过在导管的轴的多个位置处形成限定药剂容纳室的细胞阵列，同时使手术过程中的缺血状况最小化，将药剂递送到患者体腔壁的内表面。

公开(公告)号：US08210927B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US11094943

申请日：2005-03-30

Applicant: Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2300/405 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A disclosed player tracking unit provides a display and a player tracking controller designed or configured to provide a web-browser on the display. The player tracking unit may include one or more input devices that can receive selections associated with the web-browser. Furthermore, the player tracking unit can include a multimedia board for processing digitally formatted program files for output on the display.

Abstract translation: 公开的玩家跟踪单元提供设计或配置为在显示器上提供网络浏览器的显示器和玩家跟踪控制器。 播放器跟踪单元可以包括可以接收与网络浏览器相关联的选择的一个或多个输入设备。 此外，玩家跟踪单元可以包括用于处理数字格式化的节目文件以在显示器上输出的多媒体板。

公开(公告)号：US08187103B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12898967

申请日：2010-10-06

Applicant: Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Joseph R. Hedrick

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Joseph R. Hedrick

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227

Abstract: In a gaming method for facilitating game play via a gaming apparatus, the gaming apparatus comprising a controller and a first display unit, the controller communicatively coupled to the first display unit, a game software application may be executed, and value input data may be received. The first display unit may be caused to display a game image representative of one of the following games: poker, blackjack, slots, keno, or bingo. A secondary software application may be executed, and an icon associated with the secondary software application may be displayed simultaneous with the display of the game image, wherein a foreground of the game image is substantially unobstructed by the icon, and wherein the icon is substantially unobstructed by the foreground of the game image. Information may be conveyed using the secondary software application upon detecting an event, and a value payout associated with an outcome of the game may be determined.

Abstract translation: 在通过游戏装置促进游戏的游戏方法中，游戏装置包括控制器和第一显示单元，可通信地耦合到第一显示单元的控制器，可以执行游戏软件应用，并且可以接收值输入数据 。 可以使第一显示单元显示代表以下游戏之一的游戏图像：扑克，二十一点，时隙，基诺或宾果。 可以执行辅助软件应用，并且与次要软件应用相关联的图标可以与游戏图像的显示同时显示，其中游戏图像的前景基本上被图标阻挡，并且其中图标基本上不受阻碍 在游戏画面的前景。 可以在检测到事件时使用次级软件应用来传达信息，并且可以确定与游戏结果相关联的值支付。

公开(公告)号：US08157652B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US11558866

申请日：2006-11-10

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Richard E. Michaelson ,  Connie E. M. Olivas ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Richard E. Michaelson ,  Connie E. M. Olivas ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32

Abstract: Interactive gaming tables and systems adapted to facilitate the automated administration of gaming table events are provided. Tables can have a playing surface, an outer circumference with active player positions, a slave controller for each active player position adapted to facilitate automated gaming activities, a master gaming table controller to synchronize communications and activities between slave controllers, access interfaces for communications with networked devices located away from the table, cameras and other tracking devices adapted to track gaming events at the table, and a specialized gaming table bolster distributed about the outer circumference. Bolster devices can include player friendly peripherals, including visual displays, speakers, open jacks, player tracking devices, and lights or other display elements to indicate table game statuses or the presence or absence of players. Tables can communicate with each other, a remote host, and/or player controlled auxiliary or hand-held wireless devices, which may be adapted for backbetting.

Abstract translation: 提供了适于促进游戏桌事件的自动化管理的交互式游戏桌和系统。 表可以具有游戏表面，具有主动玩家位置的外围圆周，适用于促进自动游戏活动的每个主动玩家位置的从属控制器，用于同步从属控制器之间的通信和活动的主游戏桌控制器，用于与网络通信的访问接口 位于远离桌子的设备，适于跟踪桌子上的游戏事件的相机和其他跟踪装置以及围绕外圆周分布的专门的游戏桌垫。 支架设备可以包括玩家友好的外围设备，包括视觉显示器，扬声器，开放插孔，玩家跟踪设备，以及灯或其他显示元件，以指示游戏状态或玩家的存在或不存在。 表可以彼此通信，远程主机和/或播放器控制的辅助或手持无线设备，其可以适于进行背部设置。

公开(公告)号：US08075519B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12328390

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Sung Woo Min ,  Randolf von Oepen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Kevin J. Ehrenreich ,  William E. Webler, Jr. ,  Rommel Lumauig ,  Gregory W. Chan ,  Lorcan J. Coffey ,  Travis R. Yribarren ,  Jesus Magana

Inventor： Sung Woo Min ,  Randolf von Oepen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Kevin J. Ehrenreich ,  William E. Webler, Jr. ,  Rommel Lumauig ,  Gregory W. Chan ,  Lorcan J. Coffey ,  Travis R. Yribarren ,  Jesus Magana

IPC: A61M29/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0155 ,  A61M25/0013 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/008 ,  A61M25/0082 ,  A61M25/0084 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M25/0606 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M25/1011 ,  A61M2025/0081 ,  A61M2025/0092 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61M2025/0681 ,  A61M2025/1047

Abstract: A catheter for delivering an agent to an injection site in a wall of a patient's body lumen, with an elongated shaft having a needle-through lumen slidably containing a needle therein, and an expandable member on the distal shaft section which has a collapsed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. In the radially expanded configuration, the expandable member supports the shaft in a position spaced away from the body lumen wall, and the needle slidably exits the needle-through lumen in the extended configuration through the port spaced away from the body lumen wall as a portion of the expandable member maintains the position of the port section of the shaft in the body lumen. The expandable member typically has an open-walled, helical, or lobed configuration providing a perfusion path along the expandable member.

Abstract translation: 一种导管，用于将药剂递送到患者体腔的壁中的注射部位，细长轴具有可滑动地包含针的针穿腔，以及具有折叠构型的远侧轴部上的可扩张构件，以及 径向扩张构型。 在径向展开的构造中，可扩张构件将轴支撑在远离体腔壁的位置上，并且针以延伸构型通过与体腔内壁间隔的端口可滑动地离开针穿腔，作为一部分 所述可扩张构件保持所述轴的所述端口部分在所述体腔中的位置。 可膨胀构件通常具有提供沿着可膨胀构件的灌注路径的开放壁，螺旋形或叶状结构。

公开(公告)号：US20110281646A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13177214

申请日：2011-07-06

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming system includes: (i) a base wagering game requiring a wager to made by a player; (ii) at least one winning outcome for the base wagering game; (iii) a paytable for the at least one winning outcome; a secondary award provided randomly to the player, the secondary party award provided by a secondary award provider and kept separate and apart from the paytable; and (iv) advertising for secondary award provider, the advertising provided in exchange for the provision of the secondary award.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统包括：（i）需要由玩家进行下注的基本投注游戏; （ii）基本投注游戏的至少一个获胜结果; （iii）至少一个获胜结果的薪酬表; 随机向玩家提供的二等奖，由二级奖励提供者提供的次要奖励，并与薪金单独分开; 及（iv）为二级裁决提供者提供广告，为提供二级裁决提供广告。