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：US3218726A

公开(公告)日：1965-11-23

申请号：US20894462

申请日：1962-07-10

Applicant: DAVID MUIR

Inventor： DAVID MUIR

IPC: C01B33/18

CPC classification number: B82Y30/00 ,  C01B33/181 ,  C01P2004/64 ,  C01P2006/82

公开(公告)号：US08645685B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US11567109

申请日：2006-12-05

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  David Muir ,  Harry P. Tolles

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  David Muir ,  Harry P. Tolles

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F1/06 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Methods and devices are described that authenticate portable tokens, such as plastic tokens used in casinos on card tables. The systems and methods assign authentication data to a token. The authentication data is verified when a person tries to redeem value on the token. A person's authentication data may be acquired via an interface provided by a gaming machine, for example, and the authentication data stored so that the authentication information is later be read when someone tries to redeem value on the token. Only a person who presents the tokens and authentication data could then negotiate such tokens.

Abstract translation: 描述了验证便携式令牌的方法和设备，例如卡表上的赌场中使用的塑料令牌。 系统和方法将认证数据分配给令牌。 当人尝试兑换令牌上的值时，会验证身份验证数据。 例如，可以通过由游戏机提供的接口获取个人的认证数据，并且存储所述认证数据，使得当有人尝试兑换令牌上的值时，稍后将读取认证信息。 只有提出令牌和认证数据的人才能协商这样的令牌。

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：US20050130728A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10871876

申请日：2004-06-17

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  David Muir

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  David Muir

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2001/008 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3251

Abstract: A mobile game device for selective display of one or more pre-purchased games of chance thereon. The game device includes a removable communication interface adapted to communicate with a central gaming system to selectively receive gaming data controlling the play and outcome of the pre-purchased game of chance, generated at a first time. The game device further includes a display screen, and one or more input mechanisms. A game device microprocessor device is provided which is configured to: commence play, selectively activated by operation of the one or more input mechanisms, of the pre-purchased games of chance using the gaming data at a selected second time after the first time; and selectively display on the display screen the generated outcome of the game of chance.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地显示一个或多个预购游戏机会的移动游戏设备。 游戏装置包括适于与中央游戏系统进行通信的可拆卸通信接口，以选择性地接收控制在第一时间产生的预购游戏机会的游戏和结果的游戏数据。 游戏装置还包括显示屏，以及一个或多个输入机构。 提供一种游戏装置微处理器装置，其被配置为：在所述第一次之后的选定的第二时间，使用所述游戏数据，开始预先购买的机会游戏的所述一个或多个输入机构的选择性地启动; 并且在显示屏幕上选择性地显示生成的机会游戏的结果。

公开(公告)号：US06314421B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-06

申请号：US09076757

申请日：1998-05-12

Applicant: David Muir Sharnoff ,  Matthew D. Dillon

Inventor： David Muir Sharnoff ,  Matthew D. Dillon

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: G06F17/30687 ,  Y10S707/99935

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a document filtering mechanism is provided. A document indexing mechanism is described. A first document is parsed into elements, and a deterministic pseudo-random score is calculated for at least some of the elements. A subset of the scores is selected based on the values of the scores. The subset of the scores is used as multiple indexes into a database of documents.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于文件过滤机构的方法和装置。 描述文档索引机制。 将第一个文档解析为元素，并计算至少一些元素的确定性伪随机分数。 基于分数的值来选择分数的一部分。 分数的子集用作文档数据库中的多个索引。

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。