公开(公告)号：US08678912B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US13329110

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Binh T. Nguyen

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

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：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：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：US07972214B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-05

申请号：US11173442

申请日：2005-07-01

Applicant: Michael Kinsley ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Jamal Benbrahim

Inventor： Michael Kinsley ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Jamal Benbrahim

IPC: A63F9/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3232

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices and systems for downloading gaming software. According to some implementations of the invention, gaming software is continuously transmitted on a plurality of channels, e.g., by one or more servers. In some such implementations, each channel is dedicated to software for a different wagering game. In other implementations, gaming software components are transmitted on a plurality of channels, with each channel dedicated to a particular gaming software component. Some implementations provide gaming software in response to a request from a gaming machine. Implementations over dedicated and/or public networks are provided. Preferred implementations of the invention allow gaming software to be downloaded to gaming machines in a secure manner that automatically ensures that licensing and regulatory requirements are satisfied. Some such implementations determine whether payment is required for gaming software and provide for automated payment, if so required.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于下载游戏软件的方法，设备和系统。 根据本发明的一些实施方式，游戏软件例如由一个或多个服务器在多个信道上连续发送。 在一些这样的实现中，每个频道专用于不同的投注游戏的软件。 在其他实现中，游戏软件组件在多个通道上传输，每个通道专用于特定的游戏软件组件。 一些实施方案响应于来自游戏机的请求而提供游戏软件。 提供专用和/或公共网络的实现。 本发明的优选实现允许以安全的方式将游戏软件下载到游戏机，以自动确保满足许可和监管要求。 一些这样的实现确定游戏软件是否需要支付，并且如果需要，则提供自动支付。

公开(公告)号：US07938722B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US11224903

申请日：2005-09-12

Applicant: Richard E. Rowe ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Richard E. Rowe ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  A44C21/00 ,  G07F1/06 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3251

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking RFID gaming chips at a gaming table are disclosed. Gaming chips include an outer body with center and rim portions, and a plurality of RFID tags contained within the outer body. Signals from gaming chip RFID tags can be encrypted only for readers having an appropriate private key, and can be subject to a variable time delay unique to each RFID tag. Separate RFID tags within one gaming chip can be identical for security purposes, and to increase “visibility” to associated RFID readers at the gaming table. Security breach components within RFID tags can reduce or prevent unauthorized writing or tampering attempts to an RFID gaming chip. Further system components include a gaming table and a plurality of RFID reading devices distributed thereabout, including transponders and antennae. Such RFID reading devices are disposed beneath an upper surface of the gaming table in a grid-like fashion.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在游戏桌上跟踪RFID游戏芯片的系统和方法。 游戏芯片包括具有中心和边缘部分的外体，以及包含在外体内的多个RFID标签。 来自游戏芯片RFID标签的信号可以仅对具有适当私钥的读取器加密，并且可以经受每个RFID标签独有的可变时间延迟。 为了安全起见，单个游戏芯片内的单独的RFID标签可以是相同的，并且增加了游戏桌上的相关RFID读取器的“可视性”。 RFID标签中的安全漏洞组件可以减少或防止对RFID游戏芯片的未经授权的书写或篡改尝试。 其他系统组件包括游戏桌和分布在其上的多个RFID读取装置，包括应答器和天线。 这样的RFID读取装置以网格状的方式设置在游戏桌的上表面下方。

公开(公告)号：US20110092271A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12581115

申请日：2009-10-17

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3288 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for preserving game state data for an asynchronous persistent group bonus game may have a plurality of gaming machines associated with the asynchronous persistent group bonus game and at least one network server having at least one processor and at least one non-volatile memory. The processor may be configured to determine whether a bonus game session is triggered on any of the plurality of gaming machines; and if the bonus game session is triggered, display live game monitor activities, and periodically save the persistent bonus game state and other data on the at least one non-volatile memory.

Abstract translation: 用于保持异步持久组奖金游戏的游戏状态数据的系统，装置和方法可以具有与异步持久组奖励游戏相关联的多个游戏机，以及具有至少一个处理器和至少一个非处理器的至少一个网络服务器， 非易失存储器 处理器可以被配置为确定在多个游戏机中的任一个上是否触发奖励游戏会话; 并且如果所述奖金游戏会话被触发，则显示实况游戏监视活动，并且在所述至少一个非易失性存储器上周期性地保存持续奖励游戏状态和其他数据。