公开(公告)号：US20060128460A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11349844

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3276 ,  G07F17/329 ,  G07F17/3293 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Some implementations of the invention provide methods and devices for various types of adventure sequences that preferably involve, at least in part, wagering games. Such sequences may involve wagering and/or other games at a plurality of gaming devices, tables and/or gaming establishments. Some implementations provide a virtual gaming experience wherein one or more other environments (e.g., environments that include gaming establishments) are simulated at a single location. Accordingly, adventure sequences described herein may comprise stages in one or more virtual environments, stages in one or more real environments or a combination of the two. Virtual players, also referred to herein as player game agents (“PGAs”), may act on behalf of real players. A PGA may be able to play games autonomously, e.g., when the associated player is at a different location and/or is not aware of the PGA's current activities. PGAs may be enabled to negotiate on behalf of real players, e.g., for comps, better pay table percentages, etc.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施方式提供用于各种类型的冒险序列的方法和装置，其优选至少部分地涉及投注游戏。 这样的序列可以涉及在多个游戏设备，桌子和/或游戏场所的投注和/或其他游戏。 一些实施方案提供虚拟游戏体验，其中在单个位置模拟一个或多个其他环境（例如，包括游戏场所的环境）。 因此，本文描述的冒险序列可以包括在一个或多个虚拟环境中的阶段，一个或多个真实环境中的阶段或两者的组合。 这里也称为玩家游戏代理（“PGA”）的虚拟玩家可以代表真实玩家行事。 PGA可能能够自主地玩游戏，例如，当相关联的玩家处于不同的位置和/或不知道PGA的当前活动时。 可以使PGA代表真实玩家进行协商，例如，comps，更好的pay table percent等。

公开(公告)号：US20060068895A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10937989

申请日：2004-09-10

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

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

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232

Abstract: A portable memory apparatus may include a player identification and game outcomes associated with the player identification. The portable memory apparatus may communicatively couple with a gaming apparatus, provide a game outcome to the gaming apparatus, and communicatively decouple from the gaming apparatus. A gaming apparatus may include a display unit, an input device and a controller operatively coupled to the display unit and the input device. The controller may be programmed to cause the input device to read game outcome data stored in a portable memory, to determine an outcome based on the game outcome data, to display the outcome on the display unit, to determine if the outcome is a winning outcome, to determine a value payout if the outcome is a winning outcome, and to cause the input device to update the portable memory with data relating to the outcome or the value payout.

Abstract translation: 便携式存储装置可以包括与玩家识别相关联的玩家识别和游戏结果。 便携式存储装置可以与游戏装置通信地耦合，向游戏装置提供游戏结果，并且与游戏装置通信地解耦。 游戏设备可以包括显示单元，输入设备和可操作地耦合到显示单元和输入设备的控制器。 控制器可以被编程为使得输入设备读取存储在便携式存储器中的游戏结果数据，以基于游戏结果数据确定结果，以在显示单元上显示结果，以确定结果是否是获胜结果 ，以确定结果是获胜结果的价值支付，并且使得输入设备用与结果相关的数据或价值支付来更新便携式存储器。

公开(公告)号：US08777729B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US12618463

申请日：2009-11-13

Applicant: Matthew Belger ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Dwayne A. Davis ,  Brian Johnson ,  Daniel J. DeWaal ,  Cameron Anthony Filipour ,  David Muir

Inventor： Matthew Belger ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Dwayne A. Davis ,  Brian Johnson ,  Daniel J. DeWaal ,  Cameron Anthony Filipour ,  David Muir

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3258

Abstract: A coupled to at least one server via a network includes a display device configured to display a base game to a player playing at the gaming machine, and a controller coupled to the display device. The controller is configured to determine an outcome during play of the base game, and award at least one token based on the outcome of the base game, wherein a value of the token based on as additional play of the base game by the player.

Abstract translation: 经由网络耦合到至少一个服务器的设备包括被配置为向在游戏机上玩的玩家显示基本游戏的显示设备和耦合到该显示设备的控制器。 控制器被配置为在基本游戏的播放期间确定结果，并且基于基本游戏的结果来奖励至少一个令牌，其中，基于作为玩家的基本游戏的附加游戏的令牌的值。

公开(公告)号：US08632403B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

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: G06Q99/00

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：US20080153588A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11644229

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Novel wager gaming systems, machines, and methods for ensuring that wager game code on a game disc executes on an authorized wager gaming machine are described. To prevent an unauthorized copy of a wager game disc or other storage medium is not able to execute on a gaming machine, the machine checks whether an authorization code has been previously written to the disc. If the disc does not have a code, the gaming machine generates a first segment of an authorization code which is used, along with other data, by a game provider to generate a final authorization code. This is done after the game provider verifies that the machine operator has permission, such as a license, to execute that game code contained on that specific disc. The final authorization code is transmitted to the gaming machine, equipped with a writeable optical disc drive, where it is written or “burned” onto the game disc. At this stage the game disc is tied to or associated with the gaming machine and can execute on that machine.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于确保在授权的下注游戏机上执行游戏盘上的下注游戏代码的新颖的赌注游戏系统，机器和方法。 为了防止下注游戏光盘或其他存储介质的未经授权的复制不能在游戏机上执行，机器检查是否已经将许可代码写入盘。 如果光盘没有代码，则游戏机生成授权代码的第一段，其与游戏提供者一起使用的其他数据用于生成最终授权码。 这是在游戏提供商验证机器操作者有许可（例如许可证）以执行包含在该特定盘上的游戏代码之后完成的。 最终的授权码被发送到配备有可写入光盘驱动器的游戏机，在其上被写入或“烧录”到游戏盘上。 在这个阶段，游戏机与游戏机相关联或与游戏机相关联，并可在该机器上执行。

公开(公告)号：US20070094721A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11567109

申请日：2006-12-05

Applicant: Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  David Muir ,  Harry Tolles

Inventor： Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen ,  David Muir ,  Harry Tolles

IPC: H04L9/32

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：US20050107164A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10930694

申请日：2004-08-30

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

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

Abstract: A gaming system includes a communication network, a portable data storage device having information associated with a player stored therein and a plurality of gaming units communicatively coupled to the communication network. Each of the gaming units includes an interface for reading and for storing information within the portable data storage device. The gaming system also includes a network computer communicatively coupled to the communication network and the plurality of gaming units. The network computer is programmed to enable the player to play a group of the plurality of gaming units in a particular sequence based on the information associated with the player stored within the portable data storage device.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统包括通信网络，具有与存储在其中的玩家相关联的信息的便携式数据存储设备以及通信地耦合到通信网络的多个游戏单元。 每个游戏单元包括用于读取和存储便携式数据存储装置内的信息的接口。 游戏系统还包括通信地耦合到通信网络和多个游戏单元的网络计算机。 网络计算机被编程为使得播放器能够基于与存储在便携式数据存储设备中的播放器相关联的信息，以特定顺序播放多个游戏单元的一组。

公开(公告)号：US20050030295A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10937715

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63F5/04 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/04 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G07F17/3202

Abstract: An electronic device includes an electronic display, a touch screen overlay disposed over a display surface of the electronic display and a photosensor disposed adjacent to the touch screen overlay and the display surface. The device further includes a memory and a controller coupled to the electronic display, the touch screen overlay, the photosensor and the memory. The controller is programmed to display an alignment object having a plurality of electronically distinguishable regions on the display surface of the electronic display and to use the photosensor to detect a characteristic of one of the regions of the alignment object. Additionally, the controller is programmed to move the alignment object based on the detected characteristic along a search path toward an aligned condition with respect to the photosensor.

Abstract translation: 电子设备包括电子显示器，设置在电子显示器的显示表面上的触摸屏幕覆盖物和邻近触摸屏幕覆盖物和显示表面设置的光电传感器。 该装置还包括存储器和耦合到电子显示器，触摸屏覆盖层，光电传感器和存储器的控制器。 控制器被编程为在电子显示器的显示表面上显示具有多个电子可区分区域的对准对象，并且使用光电传感器来检测对准对象的一个​​区域的特性。 此外，控制器被编程为基于检测到的特性沿着搜索路径朝向相对于光传感器的对准状态移动对准对象。

公开(公告)号：US20050003883A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-06

申请号：US10910407

申请日：2004-08-02

Applicant: David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： David Muir ,  Binh Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A portable sample play device, such as a player tracking card or other player-carried device, allows players or users of a gaming machine to view, and/or participate in, sample or preview play of a game. The portable sample play device can be a smart card that stores all necessary information itself, or a known magnetic stripe card that simply stores rudimentary information. Additionally, such a sample or preview can include many different modes of play. For instance, the gaming machine can display a preview of link progressive play, along with the progressive jackpot. It can also display the special bonus modes of various games, demonstrating to the player various special prizes than can be won. Such preview play can be interactive, allowing player participation, or passive, simply illustrating sample play without allowing user interaction. Preview play can also include full, nominal, zero, or other payouts if so desired.

Abstract translation: 诸如玩家跟踪卡或其他玩家携带设备的便携式样本播放设备允许游戏机的玩家或用户查看和/或参与游戏的抽样或预览游戏。 便携式样品播放装置可以是存储所有必需信息的智能卡，也可以是仅存储初步信息的已知磁条卡。 此外，这样的样本或预览可以包括许多不同的播放模式。 例如，游戏机可以显示连续进行播放的预览以及渐进累积奖金。 它还可以显示各种游戏的特殊奖励模式，向玩家展示各种特别奖品，可以赢得。 这样的预览播放​​可以是交互式的，允许播放器参与或被动，简单地说明示例播放而不允许用户交互。 如果需要，预览播放也可以包括完整，名义，零或其他支付。

公开(公告)号：US4973055A

公开(公告)日：1990-11-27

申请号：US387849

申请日：1989-07-31

Applicant: David Muir

Inventor： David Muir

IPC: A63B61/04

CPC classification number: A63B61/04 ,  Y10T24/45581

Abstract: A tennis net center strap with an integral measuring device for adjusting and maintaining the top of a tennis net at a selected height above a tennis court surface. The tennis net center strap is preferably made from two strips of material, one end of the first strip being connected to the first part of a quick release mechanism having a serrated slot therein for receiving the free end of the second strip. A fastener including a hook surface and a loop surface is located on the second strip, the hook and loop surfaces being lockably engageable after the second strip is threaded through the second part of the quick release mechanism and folded back on itself.

Abstract translation: 一个网球中心带，带有一个整体的测量装置，用于在网球场表面上方一个选定的高度调整和保持网球的顶部。 网网中心带优选地由两条材料制成，第一条带的一端连接到快速释放机构的第一部分，其中具有锯齿槽，用于接收第二条带的自由端。 包括钩表面和环表面的紧固件位于第二条带上，钩和环表面在第二条带穿过快速释放机构的第二部分并折叠回自身之后可锁定地接合。