Point of play registration on a gaming machine
    21.
    发明授权
    Point of play registration on a gaming machine 有权
    游戏机上的注意事项

    公开(公告)号:US06896618B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-24

    申请号:US09957742

    申请日:2001-09-20

    CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 G07F17/3209 G07F17/3239 G07F17/3255

    Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine is used to provide a method of registering a player to a loyalty program such as a player tracking program at the gaming machine. At the gaming machine, the player or a casino service representative may enter identification information such as a name, an address and biometric information using an input mechanism located on the gaming machine or on a hand-held wireless device. The loyalty program information may be combined with information such as serial number or a bar-code read from a loyalty program instrument in a loyalty program registration request message sent to a loyalty program server such as a player tracking server. The loyalty program instrument may include a magnetic striped card, a smart card, a printed ticket, a room key, a cell-phone or a portable computing device. When the registration request is confirmed by the loyalty program server, the player may begin a loyalty program session on a gaming machine and earn loyalty points.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏机用于提供一种将玩家注册到诸如游戏机的玩家跟踪程序的忠诚度程序的方法。 在游戏机上,玩家或赌场服务代表可以使用位于游戏机上的输入机构或手持式无线设备输入诸如姓名,地址和生物特征信息的识别信息。 忠诚度计划信息可以与发送到诸如玩家跟踪服务器的忠诚度程序服务器的忠诚度计划注册请求消息中的诸如序列号或从忠诚度计划工具读取的条形码的信息组合。 忠诚度计划乐器可以包括磁条纹卡,智能卡,打印票,房间钥匙,手机或便携式计算设备。 当注册请求由忠诚度程序服务器确认时,玩家可以在游戏机上开始忠诚度计划会话,并获得忠诚度积分。

    Method and system for gaming and brand association
    22.
    发明授权
    Method and system for gaming and brand association 有权
    游戏和品牌关联的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US09105150B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-11

    申请号:US13177214

    申请日:2011-07-06

    Abstract: A gaming system includes: (i) a base wagering game requiring a wager to made by a player; (ii) at least one winning outcome for the base wagering game; (iii) a paytable for the at least one winning outcome; a secondary award provided randomly to the player, the secondary party award provided by a secondary award provider and kept separate and apart from the paytable; and (iv) advertising for secondary award provider, the advertising provided in exchange for the provision of the secondary award.

    Abstract translation: 游戏系统包括:(i)需要由玩家进行下注的基本投注游戏; (ii)基本投注游戏的至少一个获胜结果; (iii)至少一个获胜结果的薪酬表; 随机向玩家提供的二等奖,由二级奖励提供者提供的次要奖励,并与薪金单独分开; 及(iv)为二级裁决提供者提供广告,为提供二级裁决提供广告。

    Jackpot interfaces and services on a gaming machine
    23.
    发明授权
    Jackpot interfaces and services on a gaming machine 有权
    大奖接口和游戏机上的服务

    公开(公告)号:US08602882B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-10

    申请号:US11064217

    申请日:2005-02-22

    Abstract: A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, a user may navigate through the game service interface and supply information required to obtain a game service. Types of interfaces provided with the gaming machine include a jackpot interface for displaying one or more jackpots selected by the player or one or more jackpots that the player is eligible to win.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的玩家跟踪单元提供具有集成到触摸屏传感器组件中的触摸屏控制器的触摸屏显示。 可以在触摸屏显示器上呈现游戏服务接口,允许用户获得一个或多个游戏服务。 利用触摸屏传感器,用户可以浏览游戏服务界面并提供获得游戏服务所需的信息。 与游戏机一起提供的接口的类型包括用于显示玩家选择的一个或多个累积奖金或玩家有资格获胜的一个或多个累积奖金的累积奖池界面。

    Tournament game system and tournament method
    24.
    发明授权
    Tournament game system and tournament method 有权
    比赛游戏系统和比赛方式

    公开(公告)号:US08485892B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-16

    申请号:US13167951

    申请日:2011-06-24

    Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, an identifier may be received from a first gaming unit, wherein the identifier is associated with a tournament game card, wherein the tournament game card is provided to a player in response to paying a fee. Whether the identifier received from the first gaming unit is authentic may be determined. A duration the player may play in a tournament may be determined based on the identifier, and the first gaming unit may be enabled for play in the tournament for the duration if the identifier is authentic. A tournament score of the player may be received, and a winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined. Data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated if the winning player of the tournament is determined.

    Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的一个实施例中,可以从第一游戏单元接收标识符,其中标识符与比赛游戏卡相关联,其中根据支付费用将比赛游戏卡提供给玩家。 可以确定从第一游戏单元接收到的标识符是否可信。 玩家可以在比赛中玩的持续时间可以基于标识符来确定,并且如果标识符是真实的,则可以在比赛中使得第一游戏单元能够持续玩游戏。 可以接收到玩家的比赛得分,并且可以确定比赛的胜利者(如果有的话)。 如果确定了比赛的获胜者,则可以产生指示给予获胜者的奖励值的数据。

    Personal gaming device and method of presenting a game
    25.
    发明授权
    Personal gaming device and method of presenting a game 有权
    个人游戏装置和呈现游戏的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08087988B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-03

    申请号:US10871876

    申请日:2004-06-17

    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。

    Gaming system and gaming method
    26.
    发明授权
    Gaming system and gaming method 有权
    游戏系统和游戏方法

    公开(公告)号:US07874919B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-25

    申请号:US10972830

    申请日:2004-10-25

    CPC classification number: G07F17/32 G07F17/3227 G07F17/3239 G07F17/3255

    Abstract: A method of operating a gaming system comprising a plurality of gaming apparatuses may include receiving position data relating to a position of a player from a wireless device carried by the player. The method may include retrieving stored player data that relates to the player. The method may also include displaying a first video image relating to a video game and determining a payout based on an outcome of the video game, the first video image and the payout not being based on the player data. Additionally, the method may include providing according to the player position data a personalized operation based on the player data. The personalized operation may be selected from the group of personalized operations consisting of displaying a second video images relating to a video game, displaying a third video image unrelated to a video game, and providing a payout independent of the outcome of a video game. A system including a gaming apparatus and a computer is programmed to operate the gaming apparatus according to the method may be provided, as may a gaming apparatus having a controller that is programmed to operate the gaming apparatus according to the method.

    Abstract translation: 操作包括多个游戏装置的游戏系统的方法可以包括从玩家携带的无线装置接收与玩家的位置有关的位置数据。 该方法可以包括检索与播放器相关的存储的播放器数据。 该方法还可以包括显示与视频游戏有关的第一视频图像,并且基于视频游戏的结果来确定支付,第一视频图像和不是基于玩家数据的支付。 此外,该方法可以包括根据玩家位置数据提供基于玩家数据的个性化操作。 个性化操作可以从包括显示与视频游戏相关的第二视频图像,显示与视频游戏无关的第三视频图像以及独立于视频游戏的结果提供支付的个性化操作组中选择。 根据该方法,包括游戏装置和计算机的系统被编程为根据该方法来操作游戏装置,如具有被编程为根据该方法操作游戏装置的控制器的游戏装置可以被提供的。

    Gaming method and apparatus utilizing secondary software applications
    27.
    发明授权
    Gaming method and apparatus utilizing secondary software applications 有权
    使用二级软件应用的游戏方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07828656B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-09

    申请号:US10930296

    申请日:2004-08-31

    CPC classification number: G07F17/32 G07F17/3227

    Abstract: In a gaming method for facilitating game play via a gaming apparatus, the gaming apparatus comprising a controller and a first display unit, the controller communicatively coupled to the first display unit, a game software application may be executed, and value input data may be received. The first display unit may be caused to display a game image representative of one of the following games: poker, blackjack, slots, keno, or bingo. A secondary software application may be executed, and an icon associated with the secondary software application may be displayed simultaneous with the display of the game image, wherein a foreground of the game image is substantially unobstructed by the icon, and wherein the icon is substantially unobstructed by the foreground of the game image. Information may be conveyed using the secondary software application upon detecting an event, and a value payout associated with an outcome of the game may be determined.

    Abstract translation: 在通过游戏装置促进游戏的游戏方法中,游戏装置包括控制器和第一显示单元,可通信地耦合到第一显示单元的控制器,可以执行游戏软件应用,并且可以接收值输入数据 。 可以使第一显示单元显示代表以下游戏之一的游戏图像:扑克,二十一点,时隙,基诺或宾果。 可以执行辅助软件应用,并且与次要软件应用相关联的图标可以与游戏图像的显示同时显示,其中游戏图像的前景基本上被图标阻挡,并且其中图标基本上不受阻碍 在游戏画面的前景。 可以在检测到事件时使用次级软件应用来传达信息,并且可以确定与游戏结果相关联的值支付。

    GAMING MACHINE INCLUDING REDO FEATURE
    28.
    发明申请
    GAMING MACHINE INCLUDING REDO FEATURE 有权
    游戏机包括REDO功能

    公开(公告)号:US20090203433A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-13

    申请号:US12427340

    申请日:2009-04-21

    CPC classification number: G07F17/34

    Abstract: A wager manipulation feature for a wagering game is provided. The feature may be implemented after the player's wager is set but before game play takes place, after game play takes place or both simultaneously. If before game play, the feature enables the player to undo or nullify the wager, for example, if the player changes his or her mind or enters a wager incorrectly. If after game play, the feature provides a bonus to the player in which the player may nullify a bet after an unsuccessful outcome or increase the bet to enhance a favorable outcome. In any case, the redo feature can be accumulated in one embodiment and stored and/or restored on a gaming device ticket, player tracking card or promotion.

    Abstract translation: 提供投注游戏的下注操作功能。 该特征可以在玩家的投注设置之后,但是在游戏进行之前,游戏进行之后或同时进行的两者之间实现。 如果在游戏之前,该功能使得玩家可以撤消或取消下注,例如,如果玩家改变主意或不正确地进入赌注。 如果在比赛结束后,该特征为玩家提供了一个奖金,玩家可以在玩家不成功的结果之后取消赌注,或增加赌注以增加有利的结果。 在任何情况下,重做功能可以在一个实施例中累积,并且在游戏设备票,玩家跟踪卡或促销上存储和/或恢复。

    Electronic signature capability in a gaming machine
    29.
    发明授权
    Electronic signature capability in a gaming machine 有权
    游戏机中的电子签名功能

    公开(公告)号:US06935951B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-30

    申请号:US09946905

    申请日:2001-09-04

    Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine provides electronic signature capability to enable signature transactions to be effected from the gaming machine. The gaming machine utilizes electronic signature capture and authentication software in conjunction with an electronic signature database to authenticate an electronic signature input on the gaming machine. The authentication software may be co-located with the electronic signature capture software on the gaming machine or may be remotely located from the electronic signature capture software. The electronic signature database may be co-located with either or both the electronic signature capture software and authentication software or may be remotely located from either or both.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏机提供电子签名能力以使得能够从游戏机实现签名交易。 游戏机利用电子签名捕获和认证软件结合电子签名数据库来认证游戏机上的电子签名输入。 认证软件可以与游戏机上的电子签名捕获软件位于同一位置,或者可以远离电子签名捕获软件。 电子签名数据库可以与电子签名捕获软件和认证软件中的一个或两者共同定位,或者可以远程位于两者之一或两者之间。

    Method and apparatus for independently verifying game outcome
    30.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for independently verifying game outcome 有权
    用于独立验证游戏结果的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06926605B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-09

    申请号:US10243353

    申请日:2002-09-13

    Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for verifying the outcome of a game played on a gaming machine having at least one rotatable reel, the position of the at least one reel associated with the outcome of the game. The apparatus includes at least one image collection device arranged to collect one or more images of the reel(s) for use in verifying the position of the reel(s) at one or more times. Session data may also be collected and stored. In one embodiment, the image collection device comprises a camera, and the apparatus includes a controller and a memory for storing image information. In accordance with a method, image information regarding the position of the one or more reels of the gaming machine is collected. In one embodiment, the image and session information is stored locally and/or transmitted to a remote location via a communication link.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于验证在具有至少一个可旋转卷轴的游戏机上玩的游戏的结果的方法和装置,该至少一个卷轴与游戏结果相关联的位置。 该装置包括至少一个图像采集装置,其布置成收集卷轴的一个或多个图像,以用于一次或多次地验证卷轴的位置。 会话数据也可以被收集和存储。 在一个实施例中,图像采集装置包括相机,并且该装置包括控制器和用于存储图像信息的存储器。 根据一种方法,收集关于游戏机的一个或多个卷盘的位置的图像信息。 在一个实施例中,图像和会话信息通过通信链路本地存储和/或发送到远程位置。

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