公开(公告)号：US20110245766A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13158757

申请日：2011-06-13

Applicant: Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Paul M. Consigny ,  Randy Shen

Inventor： Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Paul M. Consigny ,  Randy Shen

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/10 ,  A61F2/013 ,  A61L2300/432 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M2025/0057 ,  A61M2025/0073 ,  A61M2025/105 ,  A61M2206/14

Abstract: Methods for more uniformly delivering drugs or other treatment agents locally to the vasculature of a mammal are disclosed. These methods use one or more strategies to facilitate rapid mixing with the blood flowing past a device or otherwise improve the uniformity of drug delivery. Some of these strategies employ medical devices with diffusion members.

Abstract translation: 公开了将哺乳动物的脉管系统中的药物或其它治疗剂局部均匀地递送到脉管系统的方法。 这些方法使用一种或多种策略来促进与流过装置的血液的快速混合，或以其它方式改善药物递送的均匀性。 其中一些策略采用具有扩散成员的医疗设备。

公开(公告)号：US07950996B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US10926636

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07C9/00031 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3248

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for managing gaming accounts. Some aspects of the invention provide for the cancellation, revocation or consolidation of cashless gaming instruments. For example, if a player has lost a cashless gaming instrument, the player could request that the cashless gaming instrument be cancelled. The request could be made in response to information (such as an activity log, an account statement, etc.) presented by a central network device. The information could be presented on a screen, printed on paper, etc. In order for such a request to be acted upon, it is preferable that the player, the gaming establishment that issued the cashless gaming instrument and the cashless gaming instrument itself be positively identified. Some implementations of the present invention provide for more flexible redemption in a cashless gaming system. Some such implementations allow a player to “cash out,” preferably in a single transaction, after one or more gaming sessions. The gaming sessions may have been conducted at different gaming machines and/or at different casinos. Some implementations allow a player to cash out without a cashless gaming instrument.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理游戏帐户的方法和设备。 本发明的一些方面提供取消，撤销或合并无现金游戏乐器。 例如，如果玩家丢失了无现金游戏乐器，玩家可以要求取消无现金游戏乐器。 该请求可以响应于由中央网络设备呈现的信息（诸如活动日志，帐户对帐单等）。 信息可以在屏幕上显示，打印在纸上等。为了执行这样的请求，优选的是玩家，发行无现金游戏乐器的游戏机构和无现金游戏器具本身是正的 确定。 本发明的一些实施方式在无现金游戏系统中提供更灵活的兑换。 一些这样的实现允许玩家在一个或多个游戏会话之后“优先在单个交易中”兑现“。 游戏会话可能已经在不同的游戏机和/或不同的娱乐场进行。 一些实现允许玩家在没有无现金游戏乐器的情况下现金。

公开(公告)号：US07918728B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US10672307

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/08 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12

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

Abstract: A game is presented to a player via a personal gaming device of the invention. In one embodiment, the gaming device includes a display screen, a processing unit including a processor and a memory, and a wireless communication interface associated with the processing unit. Game code is stored at the gaming device. A player pre-purchases game play, and information enabling the game device to present the game is provided, such as via a smart card, to the gaming device for use by the game code. The information may comprise game outcome information. The outcomes of played games are verified against stored information regarding the purchased games. Activation information is transmitted to the gaming device to enable operation of the device.

Abstract translation: 游戏通过本发明的个人游戏装置呈现给玩家。 在一个实施例中，游戏设备包括显示屏幕，包括处理器和存储器的处理单元以及与处理单元相关联的无线通信接口。 游戏代码存储在游戏设备中。 玩家预购游戏，以及使游戏装置呈现游戏的信息，例如通过智能卡，被提供给游戏装置供游戏代码使用。 该信息可以包括游戏结果信息。 玩游戏的结果是针对所购买游戏的存储信息进行验证的。 激活信息被发送到游戏设备以使得设备能够操作。

公开(公告)号：US07862427B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US10958843

申请日：2004-10-04

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

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

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A progressive jackpot system for allowing access to multiple wide area progressive jackpots at a gaming machine is described. The gaming machine connected to the progressive systems can be switched between two or more different progressive games where each progressive game provides the chance to win a different wide area progressive jackpot. The gaming machine may be operable to dynamically connect to and communicate with one or more different progressive systems. Switches can be triggered based upon a player input at the gaming machine or based upon a command received from a remote gaming device.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于允许访问游戏机上的多个广泛渐进累积奖金的累进累积奖励系统。 连接到逐行系统的游戏机可以在两个或更多个不同的渐进式游戏之间切换，其中每个渐进式游戏提供获得不同的广域累积累积奖金的机会。 游戏机可以可操作以动态地连接到一个或多个不同的渐进系统并与其通信。 可以基于游戏机上的玩家输入或基于从远程游戏设备接收到的命令来触发开关。

公开(公告)号：US07828652B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US10708168

申请日：2004-02-12

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/12

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Various methods and systems for providing a reliable verification of a player at a remote gaming terminal are disclosed. This is done by providing gaming events remotely via a first mode of communication, establishing criteria for verifying the identity of a player, receiving a player request to participate in a gaming event remotely, obtaining personal information for that player via a second mode of communication, verifying that the obtained personal information is adequate, and permitting the requested gaming event to commence. Additional features can include a subsequent repetition of the steps of obtaining and verifying personal information, and permitting the gaming event to commence or continue. Personal information can include pictures and/or the geographic location of the player. A cellular telephone can be used to take pictures and determine the geographic location of the player, and both of these items can be transmitted via a cellular telephone call.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供远程游戏终端上的玩家的可靠验证的各种方法和系统。 这是通过经由第一通信模式远程提供游戏事件，建立用于验证玩家身份的标准，接收远程参与游戏事件的玩家请求，经由第二通信模式获得玩家的个人信息， 验证所获得的个人信息是否足够，并允许所请求的游戏事件开始。 附加功能可以包括随后重复获取和验证个人信息的步骤，并且允许游戏事件开始或继续。 个人信息可以包括玩家的图片和/或地理位置。 蜂窝电话可以用于拍摄并确定播放器的地理位置，并且这两个项目都可以经由蜂窝电话呼叫来发送。

公开(公告)号：US07775875B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11109527

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Disclosed are central determination methods and systems in which pools and sub-pools of outcomes can be distributed among various units of the central determination system. The methods and systems are applicable to Class II and, in some implementations, Class III gaming configurations. The methods and systems disclosed herein can be implemented in a gaming machine network, wherein one of the gaming machines distributes game outcomes to other gaming machines in the network. The gaming machines can be oriented in a peer-to-peer configuration, a central storage medium configuration, a stand alone configuration, an autonomous gaming machine configuration, and other network configurations. Methods are disclosed for managing the distribution of outcomes among the gaming machines in the various networks.

Abstract translation: 披露了中央决策方法和制度，其中可以在中央决策系统的各个单位之间分配结果池和分组。 这些方法和系统适用于II类，在某些实现中适用于III类游戏配置。 本文公开的方法和系统可以在游戏机网络中实现，其中游戏机之一将游戏结果分发给网络中的其他游戏机。 游戏机可以定向为对等配置，中央存储介质配置，独立配置，自主游戏机配置和其他网络配置。 公开了用于管理各种网络中的游戏机之间的结果分配的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07740538B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US10754186

申请日：2004-01-08

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing a bonus award to a gaming player for using a player tracking account associated with a gaming establishment. Provision of a bonus award is based on the access to a player tracking account. Specifically, once a gaming system detects that a gaming player has accessed a player tracking account associated with the gaming establishment, the gaming system can determine whether the player accessed the player tracking account in a manner meeting one or more bonus award criteria. For instance, the bonus award criteria can include accessing a player tracking account within a limited period of time allotted for awarding the bonus award, accessing a player tracking account according to a specified sequence with respect to accesses by other gaming players, or some other criterion. If the player accessed the player tracking account in a manner meeting the bonus award criterion or criteria, then a bonus award is provided to the gaming player for using the player tracking account.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向游戏玩家提供奖励奖励以使用与游戏机构相关联的玩家跟踪账户的方法和装置。 提供奖金是基于访问玩家追踪帐户的。 具体来说，一旦游戏系统检测到游戏玩家已经访问了与游戏机构相关联的玩家跟踪帐户，则游戏系统可以确定玩家是否以满足一个或多个奖励奖励标准的方式访问玩家跟踪账户。 例如，奖励奖励标准可以包括在有限的时间段内访问玩家追踪账户，用于授予奖励奖励，根据与其他游戏玩家的访问相关的指定顺序访问玩家跟踪账户或一些其他标准 。 如果玩家以满足奖励奖励标准或标准的方式访问玩家跟踪帐户，则向游戏玩家提供使用玩家追踪账户的奖金奖励。

公开(公告)号：US07625278B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US12045085

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming device includes an award distributor having a plurality of sections having first and second coordinates, a symbol group and a plurality of modifier groups including the sections, a plurality of awards associated with the sections in the symbol group and a plurality of award percentages associated with the sections in the modifier groups, an illumination device associated with the sections, a section indicator associated with the award distributor and a processor in communication with the award distributor. The gaming device determines the first coordinate of one of the modifier groups and then spins the award wheel to determine the second coordinate of one of the sections in the indicated modifier group, which indicates the section. The section indicator also indicates a section including an award in the symbol group. The indicated award is multiplied by the indicated award percentage to provide an activation award to the player.

Abstract translation: 游戏装置包括奖励分配器，其具有多个具有第一和第二坐标的部分，符号组和包括所述部分的多个修饰符组，与符号组中的部分相关联的多个奖励以及相关联的多个奖励百分比 修改器组中的部分，与部分相关联的照明设备，与授权分发器相关联的部分指示器和与授权分发器通信的处理器。 游戏装置确定修改者组中的一个的第一坐标，然后旋转裁轮以确定所指示的修饰符组中的一个部分的第二坐标，其指示该部分。 部分指标还指示包括符号组中的奖励的部分。 指定的奖励乘以指定的奖励百分比，以向玩家提供激活奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20090204068A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：US12328054

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Randolf von Oepen ,  Kevin J. Ehrenreich ,  William E. Webler, JR. ,  Sung Woo Min ,  Rommel Lumauig ,  Travis R. Yribarren

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Randolf von Oepen ,  Kevin J. Ehrenreich ,  William E. Webler, JR. ,  Sung Woo Min ,  Rommel Lumauig ,  Travis R. Yribarren

IPC: A61M25/10

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: An agent delivery catheter having two or more axially spaced balloons and an inflation bridge providing fluid communication between the two balloons. The catheter generally has a proximal balloon, a distal balloon, and a tube defining an inflation bridge lumen which is located in part within the inflatable interiors of the balloons, and which extends therebetween, and which has a proximal port within the proximal balloon interior and a distal port within the distal balloon interior to thereby provide for inflation of the distal balloon by placing the distal balloon interior in fluid communication with the proximal balloon interior of the shaft.

Abstract translation: 具有两个或更多个轴向间隔的气球的药剂递送导管和提供两个气囊之间的流体连通的充气桥。 导管通常具有近端球囊，远端球囊和限定膨胀桥腔的管，管腔部分地位于气囊的可充气内部之间，并且在气囊内部延伸，并且在近端球囊内部具有近端口， 远侧气囊内部的远端口，从而通过将远端球囊内部与轴的近端球囊内部流体连通来提供远端球囊的膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US20080234047A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11726596

申请日：2007-03-21

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234

Abstract: Novel wager gaming systems and methods for game license management utilizing a game table connected in a network at a gaming establishment are described. A game table having multiple player stations, equipped with gaming devices, performs as a local licensing server for the player stations at the game table. It may also function as a licensing server for player stations at other game tables and for gaming machines in the network. The wager game table may be connected to a central licensing server with operates in conjunction with the wager game table. A player station may also have certain license management components that may complement the operations of a game table license management module. The game table may perform certain local licensing and auditing functions for each player station with regard to wager game code and other game-related content and operational software. The management module may also monitor the usage of various types of wager game code, related content, and game-related software. These usage data are maintained by the game table and may be used for auditing purposes.

Abstract translation: 描述了利用在游戏机构的网络中连接的游戏桌面的游戏许可证管理的新颖的赌注游戏系统和方法。 具有游戏装置的具有多个播放台的游戏桌在游戏桌上作为玩家站的本地许可服务器执行。 它也可以作为其他游戏桌上的玩家站和网络中的游戏机的许可服务器。 下注游戏桌可以连接到与下注游戏桌一起操作的中央许可服务器。 玩家电台还可以具有可以补充游戏桌牌照管理模块的操作的某些许可证管理组件。 游戏桌可以针对下注游戏代码和其他游戏相关内容和操作软件对每个玩家站执行某些本地许可和审核功能。 管理模块还可以监视各种下注游戏代码，相关内容和游戏相关软件的使用。 这些使用数据由游戏桌维护，可用于审核。