公开(公告)号：US20070054726A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11425647

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: David Muir ,  Anthony Baerlocher

Inventor： David Muir ,  Anthony Baerlocher

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming device and method having alternative wagering or betting features. A gaming device includes a plurality of paylines. At least one of the paylines includes a different number of symbol positions than at least one of the other paylines. The gaming device enables the player to select and wager on one or more of the paylines. The amounts wagered on each payline may be different amounts. A gaming device enables a player to place different wager amounts on a first or second game.

Abstract translation: 具有替代投注或投注功能的游戏装置和方法。 游戏装置包括多个支付线。 支付线中的至少一个包括与其它支付线中的至少一个不同数量的符号位置。 游戏装置使得玩家能够选择和赌注一个或多个支付线。 每个支付线上下注的金额可能不同。 游戏装置使得玩家能够在第一或第二游戏上放置不同的赌注金额。

公开(公告)号：US20070026923A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11426448

申请日：2006-06-26

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3258

Abstract: A gaming device including a plurality of symbol generators with a plurality of symbols on or associated with each symbol generator. At least one and preferably a plurality of the symbols are reflector symbols. A reflector symbol is a symbol that, when generated on one of the reels, causes any payline which runs through such symbol to be reflected back across one or more of the reels. In operation, after providing the player any award based on the symbols generated on any wagered on paylines, the gaming device determines if at least one reflector symbol is generated on at least one of the wagered on paylines. If at least one reflector symbol is generated on at least one of the wagered on paylines, the generated reflector symbol causes the activated payline which runs through the generated reflector symbol to reflect back across one, more or each of the reels to form a supplemental payline. The gaming device determines if an award is associated with any of the symbols or symbol combinations generated on the supplemental payline and provides any determined award to the player.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏装置，包括在每个符号发生器上或与其相关联的多个符号生成器。 至少一个并且优选地多个符号是反射器符号。 反射器符号是在其中一个卷轴上生成的符号，使得通过这样的符号运行的任何支付线被反射回一个或多个卷轴。 在操作中，在基于在任何下注的支付线上生成的符号向玩家提供任何奖励之后，游戏装置确定在至少一个下注的支付线上是否产生了至少一个反射器符号。 如果至少一个反射符号在至少一个下线的支付线上产生，则生成的反射器符号导致经过生成的反射器符号的激活的支付线反射回一个或多个卷轴，以形成补充支付线 。 游戏设备确定奖励是否与在补充支付线上生成的任何符号或符号组合相关联，并向玩家提供任何确定的奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20060035707A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US11155702

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  David Muir ,  Craig Paulsen ,  James Stockdale

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  David Muir ,  Craig Paulsen ,  James Stockdale

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a virtual leash and command download capabilities on a hand-held personal gaming device (“PGD”) are disclosed. A host gaming system includes a game server configured to generate game seeds having data regarding predetermined game outcomes for various wager based games, and an authentication server configured to establish a virtual leash with a PGD. The virtual leash is adapted to repeatedly authenticate or verify a PGD user, a PGD location, the PGD itself, and/or software codes on the PGD. Included within an associated PGD are a display adapted to display gaming related information, a processor configured to execute gaming related code, and a memory containing a command download of computer code to be executed by the processor. The command download of computer code includes enough code for the PGD to process and display independently a game play based on a game seed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在手持式个人游戏设备（“PGD”）上提供虚拟皮带和命令下载功能的方法和系统。 主机游戏系统包括：游戏服务器，被配置为生成具有关于各种赌注游戏的预定游戏结果的数据的游戏种子;以及认证服务器，被配置为用PGD建立虚拟皮带。 虚拟皮带适用于在PGD上重复验证或验证PGD用户，PGD位置，PGD本身和/或软件代码。 包括在相关联的PGD内的是显示游戏相关信息的显示器，被配置为执行游戏相关代码的处理器以及包含由处理器执行的计算机代码的命令下载的存储器。 计算机代码的命令下载包括足够的代码，用于PGD基于游戏种子独立地处理和显示游戏。

公开(公告)号：US20050227754A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US11149706

申请日：2005-06-09

Applicant: Joseph Kaminkow ,  David Muir ,  Gregg Palmer

Inventor： Joseph Kaminkow ,  David Muir ,  Gregg Palmer

IPC: G07F7/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3293 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming device including a plurality of reels or cards having several symbols. The symbols include at least two complimentary symbols that form resultant symbols on related reels or cards. In one embodiment, the resultant symbol is similar to a symbol and acts as a substitute for other symbols on the reels or cards. In another embodiment, the resultant symbol transforms adjacent symbols into symbols or other symbols on the reels or cards. In a further embodiment, the resultant symbol transforms a predetermined or random number of symbols on the reels or cards into symbols or other symbols.

Abstract translation: 包括具有多个符号的多个卷轴或卡的游戏装置。 符号包括在相关卷轴或卡片上形成合成符号的至少两个互补符号。 在一个实施例中，所得到的符号类似于符号，并且用作替代卷轴或卡上的其他符号。 在另一个实施例中，所得到的符号将相邻符号变换成卷或卡上的符号或其他符号。 在另一实施例中，所得到的符号将卷轴或卡上的预定或随机数量的符号转换为符号或其他符号。

公开(公告)号：US20220285774A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-08

申请号：US17686596

申请日：2022-03-04

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: H01M50/242 ,  H01M50/247 ,  H01M50/224 ,  B25F5/00

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of accessories for cordless power tools. More specifically, the present invention relates to a shield for covering a battery pack of a cordless power tool to allow the user to use the shield for hammering in screws, nails and other fasteners. The shield can be easily attached to a battery pack using adhesives or fasteners. The shield offers a multifunctional use to protect the battery while also serving as a hammer, thereby eliminating the need to constantly switch between tools when hammering, and also giving the battery pack protection against accidental drops.

公开(公告)号：US07413513B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US10937990

申请日：2004-09-10

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

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

IPC: A63F13/00

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：US20070060254A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11427656

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming device having a game that includes several nearly missed outcomes associated with a designated outcome, where the player is provided an award for achieving a nearly missed outcome. If the player obtains the nearly missed outcome, the award is provided from a near miss insurance pool. Therefore, when a player nearly misses achieving a large jackpot, the gaming device provides the player with insurance payoff. In general, the near miss insurance pool is funded from a portion of each wager, and may be funded by several linked gaming devices.

Abstract translation: 具有游戏的游戏装置，其包括与指定结果相关联的几个几乎错过的结果，其中玩家被提供用于实现几乎错过的结果的奖励。 如果玩家获得了几乎错过的结果，那么这个奖金是从一个几乎没有的保险池提供的。 因此，当玩家几乎错过实现大奖金时，游戏装置向玩家提供保险收益。 一般来说，近期的小保险池由每个赌注的一部分资助，可能由几个相连的游戏设备资助。

公开(公告)号：US20070032286A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11461964

申请日：2006-08-02

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for auctioning an item via a gaming device are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable a gaming device player (e.g., a slot machine player) to select one or more auction items the player is interested in bidding on. As the player plays the gaming device, a portion of each bet and/or a portion of each win is allocated to an accumulating bid on the selected auction item(s). In one embodiment, other players, connected via a network, also bid on the auction item(s) in a similar fashion. At the end of an auction, the highest bidder is awarded with the auction item. In one embodiment, the auction item is a physical auction item physically displayed at the gaming device.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过游戏装置拍摄物品的方法和装置。 所述方法和装置使得游戏装置玩家（例如，老虎机玩家）能够选择玩家有兴趣投标的一个或多个拍卖项目。 当玩家玩游戏设备时，每个下注的一部分和/或每个胜利的一部分被分配给所选择的拍卖项目上的累积出价。 在一个实施例中，通过网络连接的其他玩家也以类似的方式对拍卖项目进行投标。 在拍卖结束时，最高出价者被授予拍卖项目。 在一个实施例中，拍卖项目是在游戏设备处物理显示的物理拍卖项目。

公开(公告)号：US20070021198A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11515244

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括计算机程序产品在内的方法，装置和系统，其使用诸如与播放器相关联的手机的移动设备来实现用于保护游戏机的玩家的游戏机的技术。 玩家输入要求保护游戏机。 响应于播放器输入，检索访问代码和安全代码。 访问代码定义通信系统的接入点。 安全码是针对游戏机上的玩家的游戏游戏。 为播放器提供检索的访问代码和安全代码。 当移动设备访问通信系统并提交安全码时，向游戏机发送安全信号，指示游戏机进入远程游戏状态。 响应于释放事件，游戏机可以从远程游戏状态释放。 在一个实现中，无线接口根据诸如蓝牙的无线协议实现移动设备和游戏机之间的通信。

公开(公告)号：US20060189382A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11313223

申请日：2005-12-19

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.