公开(公告)号：US20090143141A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12265627

申请日：2008-11-05

Applicant: William R. Wells ,  Dwayne A. Davis ,  James W. Stockdale ,  Harold E. Mattice ,  Roger William Harris ,  Joseph Randy Hedrick ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Michael P. Khamis ,  David N. Myers ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  David Palmer ,  Christiaan R. Champagne

Inventor： William R. Wells ,  Dwayne A. Davis ,  James W. Stockdale ,  Harold E. Mattice ,  Roger William Harris ,  Joseph Randy Hedrick ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Michael P. Khamis ,  David N. Myers ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  David Palmer ,  Christiaan R. Champagne

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for facilitating gesture-based interactions with intelligent multi-player electronic gaming systems which include a multi-user, multi-touch input display surface capable of concurrently supporting contact-based and/or non-contact-based gestures performed by one or more users at or near the input display surface. Gestures may include single touch, multi-touch, and/or near-touch gestures. Some gaming system embodiments may include automated hand tracking functionality for identifying and/or tracking the hands of users interacting with the display surface. In some gaming system embodiments, the multi-user, multi-touch input display surface may be implemented using a multi-layered display (MLD) display device which includes multiple layered display screens. Various types of MLD-related display techniques disclosed herein may be advantageously used for facilitating gesture-based user interactions with a MLD-based multi-user, multi-touch input display surface and/or for facilitating various types of activities conducted at the gaming system, including, for example, various types of game-related and/or wager-related activities. According to various embodiments, users interacting with the multi-user, multi-touch input display surface may convey game play instructions, wagering instructions, and/or other types of instructions to the gaming system by performing various types of gestures at or over the multi-user, multi-touch input display surface. In some embodiments, the gaming system may include gesture processing functionality for: detecting users' gestures, identifying the user who performed a detected gesture, recognizing the gesture, interpreting the gesture, mapping the gesture to one or more appropriate function(s), and/or initiating the function(s). In at least some embodiments, such gesture processing may take into account various external factors, conditions, and/or information which, for example, may facilitate proper and/or appropriate gesture recognition, gesture interpretation, and/or gesture-function mapping.

公开(公告)号：US07513828B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-07

申请号：US10780088

申请日：2004-02-17

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A gaming device having a primary game and a secondary game is provided. The gaming device includes a primary game operable upon a wager by a player, and a secondary game, wherein a play provides a gaming element for the secondary game. The gaming element of the secondary game is provided by playing the primary game regardless of any event or outcome in the primary game. The secondary game can achieve a winning outcome with the gaming elements provided by playing the primary game.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有主游戏和辅助游戏的游戏装置。 游戏装置包括可以由玩家进行下注操作的主游戏和辅助游戏，其中游戏为次要游戏提供游戏元素。 次要游戏的游戏元件是通过玩主游戏来提供的，而不管主游戏中的任何事件或结果如何。 次要游戏可以通过玩主游戏提供的游戏元素来获得胜利的结果。

公开(公告)号：US20090055205A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11844267

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: H04N5/232 ,  G06K9/62 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06K9/00771 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: Some implementations of the invention provide methods, devices and systems for acquiring patron data in real time. A plurality of networked cameras may be used to acquire information regarding casino patrons. The cameras may include “smart cameras” having an integrated machine vision system. The real-time information may be used to populate one or more databases of a player loyalty program. Patron information may also be used to determine trends associated with patron demographics, with levels of a player loyalty program, etc. Some implementations of the invention involve monitoring patron event data and determining when predetermined events of interest occur. When a defined event occurs, patron data relating to the associated patron may be monitored, analyzed and used to populate one or more player loyalty databases. In some implementations, patron data acquired prior to the time of the defined event may also be analyzed and used.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施方案提供用于实时获取顾客数据的方法，设备和系统。 可以使用多个网络摄像机来获取关于娱乐场顾客的信息。 相机可以包括具有集成机器视觉系统的“智能照相机”。 实时信息可以用于填充玩家忠诚度计划的一个或多个数据库。 赞助人信息还可用于确定与顾客人口统计特征相关联的趋势，玩家忠诚度计划的级别等。本发明的一些实施方式涉及监视顾客事件数据并确定何时发生预期事件。 当定义的事件发生时，与相关顾客相关的顾客数据可以被监视，分析并用于填充一个或多个玩家忠诚度数据库。 在一些实施方案中，也可以分析和使用在定义的事件之前获取的顾客数据。

公开(公告)号：US07455586B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-25

申请号：US10946719

申请日：2004-09-21

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

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

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

Abstract: A gaming method includes receiving a first wager from a player, displaying a first image representing a game, determining a first outcome associated with the game, and determining a first payout according to the first outcome and a first paytable. The gaming method also includes determining if a brand-association event has occurred, selecting a brand if the brand-association event has occurred, using a second paytable if the brand-association event has occurred, the second paytable including at least one payout associated with the selected brand, receiving a second wager from the player, displaying a second image representing a game, determining a second outcome associated with the game, and determining a second payout according to the second outcome and the second paytable, the second payout comprising the at least one payout associated with the selected brand.

Abstract translation: 游戏方法包括从玩家接收第一投注，显示代表游戏的第一图像，确定与游戏相关联的第一结果，以及根据第一结果和第一支付确定第一支付。 游戏方法还包括确定品牌关联事件是否已经发生，如果品牌关联事件已经发生则选择品牌，如果已经发生了品牌关联事件，则使用第二支付表，第二支付表包括至少一个与 所选择的品牌，从玩家接收第二投注，显示表示游戏的第二图像，确定与游戏相关联的第二结果，以及根据第二结果和第二支付表确定第二支付，第二支付包括at 与所选品牌相关联的至少一个支付。

公开(公告)号：US20080268957A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US12172951

申请日：2008-07-14

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  James Stockdale ,  David Muir

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  James Stockdale ,  David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A gaming communication apparatus may include a wireless transceiver and a controller operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver. The controller may be programmed to establish a bidirectional wireless communication link with a gaming apparatus when in proximity to the gaming apparatus, receive a voice command relating to a first gaming function, transmit first gaming function data to the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver, and receive data relating to a second gaming function from the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver. The gaming apparatus may include a second wireless transceiver and a second controller operatively coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The second controller may be programmed to receive the first gaming function data via the second wireless transceiver, execute a first gaming function based on the first gaming function data, and transmit the second gaming function data to the wireless communication device via the second wireless transceiver.

Abstract translation: 游戏通信装置可以包括无线收发器和可操作地耦合到无线收发器的控制器。 控制器可以被编程为在游戏设备附近建立与游戏设备的双向无线通信链路，接收与第一游戏功能相关的语音命令，经由无线收发器向游戏设备发送第一游戏功能数据，以及 经由无线收发器从游戏装置接收与第二游戏功能有关的数据。 游戏装置可以包括第二无线收发器和可操作地耦合到第二无线收发器的第二控制器。 第二控制器可以被编程为经由第二无线收发器接收第一游戏功能数据，基于第一游戏功能数据执行第一游戏功能，并且经由第二无线收发器将第二游戏功能数据发送到无线通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US20080188278A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-07

申请号：US12098194

申请日：2008-04-04

Applicant: Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: A63F1/06 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A gaming device which includes a plurality of sets of interactive player-selectable symbols which are sequentially offered to a player during a game played upon the gaming device. The player may select one or more of the player-selectable symbols to be added to one or more sets of symbols which were initially provided to the player.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏装置，其包括多个交互式玩家可选择符号集合，其在游戏装置上播放的游戏期间被顺序地提供给玩家。 播放器可以选择要添加到最初提供给播放器的一组或多组符号中的一个或多个播放器可选择符号。

公开(公告)号：US20080076572A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11518342

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3237

Abstract: Novel gaming networks, devices, and systems for enabling game play on wireless, mobile gaming devices based on the location of the device are described. A mobile gaming device can be used for wagering game play when the device is physically present in an authorized game play zone in a gaming environment and is used by an authorized and verified user. A gaming environment is divided into zones wherein a zone either allows wagering game play on a device or does not. A zone has multiple transmitters that transmit security signals that are detectable by a mobile device at all times while the device is in the zone. An appropriate wireless communication standard can be used to transmit the security signal, such as near-field magnetic communication. The device has at least one user identification and authentication mechanism to ensure that only an authorized user is using the device.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于设备位置的用于在无线移动游戏设备上实现游戏的新型游戏网络，设备和系统。 当游戏设备实际存在于游戏环境中的授权游戏区域中时，移动游戏设备可以用于投注游戏，并被授权和验证的用户使用。 游戏环境被划分为区域，其中区域可以允许在设备上进行游戏游戏或不进行游戏。 区域具有多个发射器，其在设备处于区域中时随时传输可由移动设备检测到的安全信号。 可以使用适当的无线通信标准来传输诸如近场磁通的安全信号。 该设备具有至少一个用户标识和认证机制，以确保只有授权用户正在使用该设备。

公开(公告)号：US07168089B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US10116424

申请日：2002-04-03

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Gregory Hopkins Parrott

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Michael M. Oberberger ,  Gregory Hopkins Parrott

IPC: H04L9/00 ,  G06F15/16 ,  A63F9/24 ,  H04K1/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  A63F2300/401 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  G06F21/105 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G06Q20/206 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3281 ,  H04L63/0272 ,  H04L63/0435 ,  H04L63/0442 ,  H04L63/045 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine may securely communicate with devices over a public network such as the Internet. The gaming machine utilizes a combination of symmetric and asymmetric encryption that allows a single gaming machine to securely communicate with a remote server using a public network. The secure communication methods may be used to transfer gaming software and gaming information between two gaming devices, such as between a game server and a gaming machine. For regulatory and tracking purposes, the transfer of gaming software between the two gaming devices may be authorized and monitored by a software authorization agent.

Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏机可以通过诸如因特网的公共网络安全地与设备通信。 游戏机利用对称和非对称加密的组合，允许单个游戏机使用公共网络与远程服务器安全地通信。 安全通信方法可以用于在诸如游戏服务器和游戏机之间的两个游戏设备之间传送游戏软件和游戏信息。 为了监管和跟踪的目的，两个游戏设备之间的游戏软件的传送可以由软件授权代理进行授权和监视。

公开(公告)号：US07127069B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US09732650

申请日：2000-12-07

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: H04L9/08

CPC classification number: H04L63/0272 ,  A63F2300/401 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3281 ,  H04L63/0435 ,  H04L63/0442 ,  H04L63/045 ,  H04L67/38

Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine may securely communicate with devices over a public network such as the Internet. The gaming machine utilizes a combination of symmetric and asymmetric encryption that allows a single gaming machine to securely communicate with a remote server using a public network. A wireless or wired communication gateway on the gaming machine may be used to access the public network. Using the encryption scheme, methods are described for providing game licenses, data acquisition and other gaming transactions, such as gaming machine software version management, gaming machine diagnostics and gaming machine configuration management, between a gaming machine and a remote server.

公开(公告)号：US06908390B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10112967

申请日：2002-03-29

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: A gaming system may include a number of gaming units and a host computer operatively coupled to the gaming units, and be configured to allow a gaming tournament to be conducted. Each of the gaming units may comprise a video display unit, a microphone, a camera, a speaker and a gaming unit controller. The gaming unit controller may be programmed to allow a person to select tournament play as a single or a group tournament player at a reserved or unreserved gaming unit, and to allow player data to be transmitted to the host computer. The host computer may include a host interface unit capable of receiving audio, visual and/or data input from a tournament host during the tournament, and a host computer controller capable of causing host data to be transmitted to the gaming units.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统可以包括多个游戏单元和可操作地耦合到游戏单元的主机，并且被配置为允许进行游戏比赛。 每个游戏单元可以包括视频显示单元，麦克风，相机，扬声器和游戏单元控制器。 游戏单元控制器可以被编程为允许人员在保留或未保留的游戏单元中选择作为单个或组合比赛玩家的比赛，并且允许玩家数据被发送到主计算机。 主计算机可以包括能够在比赛期间从比赛主机输入的音频，视觉和/或数据的主机接口单元，以及能够使主机数据被发送到游戏单元的主计算机控制器。