公开(公告)号：US20130225278A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13863524

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: IGT

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

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  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, wherein at least one gaming machine may be provided a plurality of bonus awards.

Abstract translation: 包括与多个游戏机连接的中央服务器和多个奖励奖励的游戏系统。 中央服务器监控游戏机上的赌注。 至少部分地基于下注，中央服务器确定何时发生奖金活动，以及哪些游戏机将提供奖金。 在一个实施例中，中央服务器确定哪个游戏机将提供主要奖励奖金和任何次要奖励奖金，其中至少一个游戏机可以被提供多个奖励奖金。

公开(公告)号：US20130095911A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-18

申请号：US13674297

申请日：2012-11-12

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Alexander C. Cohen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paulina Rodgers ,  James A. Vasquez ,  Garrett Olson ,  Ty Cornell Jones

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: An electronic gaming system includes a server and a plurality of electronic gaming machines, each machine including a logic system configured for communication with the server, a memory and a theoretical coin-out meter. The memory includes instructions executable by the logic system for running on the gaming machine a persistence game having one or more recordable persistence states leading to a redeemable persistence award. Each persistence state has a persistence value representing a portion of the persistence award. The persistence game is interruptible at a first machine and resumable at a second machine at a recorded persistence state. The theoretical coin-out meter stores unawarded persistence values accumulated by the machine from advancing the persistence game during game play among the one or more persistence states. A persistence award redeemed at one of the machines is reconciled with unawarded persistence values accumulated at another one or more of the machines.

Abstract translation: 电子游戏系统包括服务器和多个电子游戏机，每个机器包括配置成与服务器通信的逻辑系统，存储器和理论投币仪。 存储器包括可由逻辑系统执行的指令，用于在游戏机上运行具有导致可赎回持久性奖励的一个或多个可记录持续状态的持久性游戏。 每个持久性状态具有表示持久性奖励的一部分的持久性值。 持久性游戏在第一机器可中断，并且在记录的持续状态下在第二机器处可恢复。 理论投币计存储机器积累的未持久性值，以便在游戏过程中在一个或多个持续状态之间推进持续游戏。 在其中一台机器上兑换的持久性奖励与在另一台或多台机器上积累的未知持久性值进行协调。

公开(公告)号：US12067841B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

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：US09852580B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-26

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: A63F9/24 ,  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：US20170092054A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15254760

申请日：2016-09-01

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

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：US20160005271A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14856164

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： James A. Vasquez ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Aaron T. Jones ,  Mark W. Bansemer

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. The central server includes a plurality of progressive modules. Each progressive module maintains one or more progressive awards and is associated with zero, one or more of the gaming machines in the gaming system. Upon a determination that a designated one of the progressive awards will be provided, one of the gaming machines associated with the progressive module which maintains the designated progressive award provides the designated progressive award to the player of such gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 包括连接到多个游戏机的中央服务器的游戏系统。 中央服务器包括多个渐进模块。 每个渐进模块维护一个或多个渐进奖励，并且与游戏系统中的零个，一个或多个游戏机相关联。 在确定将提供指定的渐进奖励之后，与维持指定渐进奖励的渐进模块相关联的游戏机之一向游戏机的玩家提供指定的渐进奖励。

公开(公告)号：US09159196B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14243545

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： James A. Vasquez ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Aaron T. Jones ,  Mark W. Bansemer

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. The central server includes a plurality of progressive modules. Each progressive module maintains one or more progressive awards and is associated with zero, one or more of the gaming machines in the gaming system. Upon a determination that a designated one of the progressive awards will be provided, one of the gaming machines associated with the progressive module which maintains the designated progressive award provides the designated progressive award to the player of such gaming machine.

公开(公告)号：US08864575B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13863550

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: IGT

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

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  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：US20140213348A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14243545

申请日：2014-04-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： James A. Vasquez ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher ,  Aaron T. Jones ,  Mark W. Bansemer

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227

Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines. The central server includes a plurality of progressive modules. Each progressive module maintains one or more progressive awards and is associated with zero, one or more of the gaming machines in the gaming system. Upon a determination that a designated one of the progressive awards will be provided, one of the gaming machines associated with the progressive module which maintains the designated progressive award provides the designated progressive award to the player of such gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 包括连接到多个游戏机的中央服务器的游戏系统。 中央服务器包括多个渐进模块。 每个渐进模块维护一个或多个渐进奖励，并且与游戏系统中的零个，一个或多个游戏机相关联。 在确定将提供指定的渐进奖励之后，与维持指定渐进奖励的渐进模块相关联的游戏机之一向游戏机的玩家提供指定的渐进奖励。

公开(公告)号：US08753197B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13863524

申请日：2013-04-16

Applicant: IGT

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

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  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, wherein at least one gaming machine may be provided a plurality of bonus awards.

Abstract translation: 包括与多个游戏机连接的中央服务器和多个奖励奖励的游戏系统。 中央服务器监控游戏机上的赌注。 至少部分地基于下注，中央服务器确定何时发生奖金活动，以及哪些游戏机将提供奖金。 在一个实施例中，中央服务器确定哪个游戏机将提供主要奖励奖金和任何次要奖励奖金，其中至少一个游戏机可以被提供多个奖励奖金。