公开(公告)号：US20050107163A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10712550

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Greg Parrott ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Greg Parrott ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/42 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/42

Abstract: A gaming apparatus may comprise a display unit, a value input device, a single-write data storage device, and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit, the value input device and the data storage device. The controller may comprise a processor and a memory, and may be programmed to cause said display unit to generate a game display relating to one of the following games: poker, blackjack, slots, keno or bingo, to communicate data representing operational events on said gaming apparatus to said single-write data storage device, to determine a value payout associated with an outcome of a game, and to issue a ticket voucher comprising at least a portion of said operational event data and said value payout.

Abstract translation: 游戏设备可以包括显示单元，值输入设备，单写数据存储设备和可操作地耦合到显示单元，值输入设备和数据存储设备的控制器。 控制器可以包括处理器和存储器，并且可以被编程为使得所述显示单元产生与以下游戏之一相关的游戏显示：扑克，二十一点，时隙，基诺或宾果，以传达表示所述操作事件的数据 游戏装置，用于确定与游戏结果相关联的值支付，并且发布包括所述操作事件数据和所述值支付的至少一部分的票券。

公开(公告)号：US20050043094A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10642934

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

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

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, a fee from a player to play in a tournament may be received, and data indicative of a gaming unit on which the player has chosen to play in the tournament may be received. Gaming software may be loaded to the chosen gaming unit after the player has chosen the gaming unit, wherein the gaming software is to configure the chosen gaming unit for playing in the tournament. The chosen gaming unit may be enabled for playing in the tournament. A winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined and, if the winning player of the tournament is determined, data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated.

Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的实施例中，可以接收来自玩家在比赛中玩的费用，并且可以接收指示玩家在比赛中选择玩的游戏单元的数据。 游戏软件可以在玩家选择游戏单元之后被加载到所选择的游戏单元，其中游戏软件将配置所选择的游戏单元在比赛中玩。 所选择的游戏单元可以被允许在比赛中玩。 可以确定比赛的获胜者（如果有的话），并且如果确定了比赛的获胜者，则可以生成指示给予获胜玩家的奖励值的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20050006417A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10837221

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: David Nicol ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Peter Coassin

Inventor： David Nicol ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Peter Coassin

IPC: B01L3/02 ,  B67D7/08 ,  B67D7/30 ,  B67D5/08

CPC classification number: B01L3/0241 ,  B01L3/0275 ,  B01L2300/0838 ,  B01L2400/0439 ,  B01L2400/0487

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for the precise dispensation of small volumes of liquids are presented. A fluid microdispenser comprises a liquid-filled tube, an actuator coupled to the tube, and a tip at one end of the tube. When the actuator applies an actuation pressure, a precise volume of liquid is ejected from the orifice of the tip. The orifice is manufactured to control the volume of liquid ejected by each actuation and, therefore, may have a diameter smaller than that of the liquid-filled tube. The invention comprises systems, methods, and devices so that the inner diameter of the liquid-filled tube is decreased (tapered) to that of the orifice so as to maximize transmission to the orifice of the pressure generated by the actuation stimulus. This enables the volume of liquid ejected by each stimulus to be reproducibly controlled by the amplitude of the actuation stimulus.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于精确分配少量液体的装置，系统和方法。 流体微分配器包括充满液体的管，耦合到管的致动器和管的一端的尖端。 当致动器施加致动压力时，精确体积的液体从尖端的孔喷出。 制造孔口以控制由每次致动喷射的液体的体积，因此可以具有比液体填充管的直径更小的直径。 本发明包括系统，方法和装置，使得充满液体的管的内径减小（锥形）到孔口的内径，从而最大程度地使通过致动刺激产生的压力对孔的传递。 这使得可以通过致动刺激的振幅可再现地控制由每个刺激喷射的液体的体积。

公开(公告)号：US20050003890A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10903024

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Joseph Hedrick ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： Joseph Hedrick ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G07F7/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/0014 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A disclosed player tracking unit provides a display, a wireless interface device designed or configured to communicate with a portable wireless headset, and a logic device designed or configured to communicate with the display, the wireless interface device, a master gaming controller that controls a game played on a gaming machine, and a player tracking server. The logic device can further communicate with the portable wireless headset using the wireless interface device. The portable wireless headset can include one or more earpieces configured to be worn by a player. Various messages, alerts, music, etc. can be sent from the player tracking unit to the portable wireless headset.

Abstract translation: 公开的播放器跟踪单元提供显示器，设计或配置为与便携式无线耳机通信的无线接口设备，以及设计或配置为与显示器通信的逻辑设备，无线接口设备，控制游戏的主游戏控制器 在游戏机上播放，以及播放器跟踪服务器。 逻辑设备可以使用无线接口设备进一步与便携式无线耳机通信。 便携式无线耳机可以包括被配置为被玩家佩戴的一个或多个耳机。 各种消息，警报，音乐等可以从播放器跟踪单元发送到便携式无线耳机。

公开(公告)号：US06615042B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09610135

申请日：2000-07-05

Applicant: Margaret Britt ,  Pietro Fionda ,  Hanh Duy Vo ,  Phat M. Nguyen ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Susan Anctil ,  Giuseppe Bruzzese

Inventor： Margaret Britt ,  Pietro Fionda ,  Hanh Duy Vo ,  Phat M. Nguyen ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Susan Anctil ,  Giuseppe Bruzzese

IPC: H04Q720

CPC classification number: H04Q3/0029

Abstract: A method in a Wireless Intelligent Network (WIN) of handling subscriber services when a serving Mobile Switching Center (MSC) does not support all WIN triggers. The WIN includes a Home Location Register (HLR) having a subscriber profile that indicates the WIN triggers required to support a particular subscriber's active services. When an invoke message is sent from the MSC to the HLR, a WIN Capabilities (WINCAP) parameter is included and indicates the WIN triggers supported by the MSC. The HLR identifies a Service Control Point (SCP) for each subscriber service that requires a WIN trigger and is not supported by the MSC. The HLR then queries each identified SCP for call-treatment instructions. If an SCP determines that its service is essential, a response is returned to the HLR with an instruction to deny service to the subscriber. If an SCP determines that its service is not essential, a response is returned to the HLR with an instruction to skip the unsupported service and allow basic services to the subscriber. The HLR collates the responses and determines a call-treatment response to return to the MSC.

Abstract translation: 当服务移动交换中心（MSC）不支持所有WIN触发器时，处理用户业务的无线智能网（WIN）中的方法。 WIN包括具有订户简档的归属位置寄存器（HLR），其指示支持特定订户的活动服务所需的WIN触发。 当调用消息从MSC发送到HLR时，包括WIN Capabilities（WINCAP）参数，并指示MSC支持的WIN触发器。 HLR为需要WIN触发而不受MSC支持的每个用户业务识别服务控制点（SCP）。 然后，HLR向每个识别的SCP查询呼叫处理指令。 如果SCP确定其服务是必需的，则向HLR返回响应，并指示拒绝对订户的服务。 如果SCP确定其服务不是必需的，则响应将返回给HLR，并具有跳过不支持的服务并允许订户基本服务的指令。 HLR整理响应并确定呼叫处理响应返回到MSC。

公开(公告)号：US06220954B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US08846796

申请日：1997-04-30

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  John Leagh Beadell ,  Daniel J. Waller

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  John Leagh Beadell ,  Daniel J. Waller

IPC: G07D100

CPC classification number: G07F5/20 ,  G07D5/02 ,  G07D9/008 ,  G07F1/02

Abstract: A coin output hopper capable of handling coins of different diameters and thicknesses is provided. A backplate is supported by a spring suspension to maintain the backplate substantially parallel to a rotating holeywheel/pinwheel despite misalignments, warping or other misshaping of the pinwheel. A coin guide is provided with a geometry to engage with different diameter coins so as to position the coins in the desired position within a coin pocket. A deflector is provided with a geometry which engages different diameter coins to accelerate coins along a knife edge exit path. The coins are forced along a path toward and along the knife edge by pins positioned such that excessive forces are avoided for any of a range of coin diameters.

Abstract translation: 提供能够处理不同直径和厚度的硬币的硬币输出料斗。 背板由弹簧悬架支撑，以尽可能保持背板基本上平行于旋转的空心轮/风车，尽管未对准，翘曲或其他变形的风车。 硬币导向器具有几何形状以与不同直径的硬币接合，以将硬币定位在硬币袋内的所需位置。 偏转器设置有几何形状，其接合不同直径的硬币以沿刀刃出口路径加速硬币。 通过定位的硬币沿着沿着刀刃的路径被迫，使得在一定范围的硬币直径中避免了过大的力。

公开(公告)号：US06168513A

公开(公告)日：2001-01-02

申请号：US09263644

申请日：1999-03-05

Applicant: Michael Joseph Souza ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Leagh Beadell

Inventor： Michael Joseph Souza ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Leagh Beadell

IPC: G07D100

CPC classification number: G07D9/008 ,  G07F9/04

Abstract: A coin singulator for outputting coins in single file in a known orientation for effecting payout from a gaming terminal is provided. A rotatable disk is positioned spaced-apart from a backplate to define a substantially cylindrical region therebetween in conjunction with a rim region. Vanes on the front surface of the rotating disk convey coins picked up from a randomly-oriented mass of coins to a central opening of the disk for conveyance through the central opening into the space between the disk and the backplate. The distance between the disk and the backplate is such that only a single layer or thickness of coins is accommodated. Preferably the backplate is inclined such that the coins are positioned in face-to-face contact with the backplate. A plurality of vanes on the back surface of the disk moves the coin along the rim to an exit opening in the rim with the back surface vanes preferably shaped to output no more than a single coin as each rim passes the opening. The device can accommodate a range of coin or token sizes thus reducing the number of configurations or parts to be kept in inventory.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于以已知方向输出单个文件中的硬币以实现从游戏终端的支付的硬币分割器。 可旋转盘与背板隔开定位，以在边缘区域之间限定其间的基本圆柱形区域。 在旋转盘的前表面上的叶片传送从随机取向的硬币块拾取的硬币到盘的中心开口，用于通过中心开口传送到盘和背板之间的空间。 盘和背板之间的距离使得仅容纳单层或厚度的硬币。 优选地，背板倾斜使得硬币定位成与背板面对面接触。 盘的后表面上的多个叶片将硬币沿着边缘移动到边缘中的出口，其中后表面叶片优选成形为当每个边缘通过开口时输出不超过一个硬币。 该装置可以容纳一系列硬币或令牌尺寸，从而减少要保存在库存中的配置或部件的数量。