公开(公告)号：US20160098895A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14965606

申请日：2015-12-10

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Tonja M. Ferry ,  Erick T. Ching

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3283 ,  G07F17/3286 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of bonus awards. The central server monitors wagers on the gaming machines. Based at least in part on the wagers the central server determines when bonus events will occur and which gaming machine(s) will provide the bonus awards. In one embodiment, the central server determines which gaming machine will provide a primary bonus award and any secondary bonus awards. In one embodiment, the number of secondary bonus awards is determined based on the number of active gaming machines. The selected gaming machine then determines a component of or the amount of the bonus award to be provided to the gaming machine selected by the central server.

公开(公告)号：US12073689B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US18595928

申请日：2024-03-05

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Scott T. Gowin

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/08

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G06Q20/0457 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20240203208A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18595018

申请日：2024-03-04

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Scott T. Gowin

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/08

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G06Q20/0457 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/08 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20240005734A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18370278

申请日：2023-09-19

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Scott T. Gowin

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/08

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/0457 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/08

Abstract: A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system can include electronic gaming machines that are compatible to receive both virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that are redeemable for credits on the electronic gaming machines. Information associated with a virtual ticket voucher can be stored on a patron-controlled portable electronic device and then can be wireless transmitted to the electronic gaming machines. The electronic gaming machines can be configured to issue virtual ticket vouchers and printed ticket vouchers that can be redeemed for cash or additional game play on another electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the electronic gaming machine can be configured to issue a virtual ticket voucher to a patron-controlled portable electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20230252845A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US18136064

申请日：2023-04-18

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Erik B. Petersen ,  Kevin M. Higgins ,  Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Dwayne A. Davis ,  Dennis T. Kleppen ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Bradley Boudreau ,  Suzanne Cockerille ,  Marc A. Espin ,  Larry R. Hollibaugh

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G07F17/3288 ,  G06Q20/3274 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G06Q20/3276 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods for facilitating funds to and from an electronic gaming machine via a mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US11657672B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-23

申请号：US17509908

申请日：2021-10-25

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Erik B. Petersen ,  Kevin M. Higgins ,  Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Dwayne A. Davis ,  Dennis T. Kleppen ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Bradley Boudreau ,  Suzanne Cockerille ,  Marc A. Espin ,  Larry R. Hollibaugh

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225 ,  G06Q20/3274 ,  G06Q20/3276 ,  G06Q20/3278 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3288

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods for facilitating funds to and from an electronic gaming machine via a mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US09792776B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US14143747

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Robert F. Bigelow, Jr. ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Paulina Rodgers ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and method for a bonus game, and particularly a free spin bonus with an incrementing multiplier. The bonus game includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols and multipliers. The gaming device provides a number of free spins to the player at the beginning of the bonus game. The multiplier preferably starts at “1×” and increases by one after each free spin. Initially, the player spins the reels attempting to obtain a winning symbol combination on the reels. If the player obtains a winning combination, the gaming device provides an award. The award is multiplied by the multiplier and the player receives the multiplied award for that free spin. The player continues to spin the reels until there are no free spins remaining in the bonus game.

公开(公告)号：US09005015B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13722596

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Tonja M. Ferry ,  Erick T. Ching

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/3283 ,  G07F17/3286 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines and a plurality of bonus awards. The central server monitors wagers on the gaming machines. Based at least in part on the wagers the central server determines when bonus events will occur and which gaming machine(s) will provide the bonus awards. In one embodiment, the central server determines which gaming machine will provide a primary bonus award and any secondary bonus awards. In one embodiment, the number of secondary bonus awards is determined based on the number of active gaming machines. The selected gaming machine then determines a component of or the amount of the bonus award to be provided to the gaming machine selected by the central server.

公开(公告)号：USD723626S1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US29467535

申请日：2013-09-20

Applicant: IGT

Designer： James A. Vasquez ,  Julia J. Angst ,  John L. Beadell ,  John W. Chamberlain ,  Russell Chudd ,  Matthew D. Cloutier ,  Matthew A. Franich ,  Khanh Trang N. Hajek ,  Mark A. Jaillet ,  Chun J. Jia ,  Charles W. Johnson ,  Patrick J. Nohr ,  Gene E. Powell ,  Jacqueline M. Ragnone ,  Tai Rosander ,  Kirk A. Tedsen ,  Stewart Thoeni ,  James W. Timperley ,  Randall J. Tognoni ,  Gregory D. Wright ,  Jared P. Wulff

公开(公告)号：US20140113703A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14143747

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Robert F. Bigelow, JR. ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Paulina Rodgers ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

IPC: G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus and method for a bonus game, and particularly a free spin bonus with an incrementing multiplier. The bonus game includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols and multipliers. The gaming device provides a number of free spins to the player at the beginning of the bonus game. The multiplier preferably starts at “1×” and increases by one after each free spin. Initially, the player spins the reels attempting to obtain a winning symbol combination on the reels. If the player obtains a winning combination, the gaming device provides an award. The award is multiplied by the multiplier and the player receives the multiplied award for that free spin. The player continues to spin the reels until there are no free spins remaining in the bonus game.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于奖励游戏的装置和方法，特别是具有递增乘数的自由旋转加值。 奖励游戏包括具有多个符号和乘数的多个卷轴。 游戏装置在红利游戏开始时向玩家提供了许多自由旋转。 乘法器优选以“1×”开始，并且在每次自由旋转之后增加1。 最初，玩家旋转卷轴，尝试在卷轴上获得获胜的符号组合。 如果玩家获得获胜组合，则游戏装置提供奖励。 该奖励乘以乘数，玩家将获得该自由旋转的乘法奖励。 玩家继续旋转卷轴，直到奖金游戏中没有自由旋转。