公开(公告)号：US20170228960A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15499147

申请日：2017-04-27

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Mark C. Nicely ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/322 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/23 ,  G06F3/0236 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G07F17/3204 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3272

Abstract: Intelligent gaming tables and methods of providing game play through the gaming tables are described herein. The gaming table includes a table having a table surface, a plurality of player stations, and a common display configured to display gaming content to a plurality of players. The gaming table further includes an interface configured to communicate with a plurality of user input devices. The gaming table includes a gaming controller. The gaming controller is configured to communicate with the plurality of user input devices through the interface, receive location information relating to touches or contacts detected on the table surface, analyze the information relating to the touches or contacts, identify a user performing each of the touches or contacts with the table surface, and implement player input instructions contained within the information relating to the touches or contacts.

公开(公告)号：US20170046915A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15339167

申请日：2016-10-31

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Michael M. Oberberger ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  Richard E. Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/803 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/707

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  H04L45/24 ,  H04L47/122 ,  H04L67/04 ,  H04L67/104 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04L67/42 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, and related methods for implementing services over a plurality of gaming devices in a mesh network. A plurality of gaming devices are situated in a mesh network. A gaming device includes, a client processing module configured to provide play of one or more games of chance, and a mesh network interface configured to provide communications with a further one or more gaming devices. A gaming device also includes a server processing module configured to receive and transmit service data via the mesh network. The service data is independent of game play data for wagering on a game of chance at one or more of the gaming devices. The service data is capable of being stored at a gaming device and at the further one or more gaming devices to provide a level of redundant storage of the service data.

Abstract translation: 用于在网状网络中的多个游戏设备上实现服务的系统，装置和相关方法。 多个游戏设备位于网状网络中。 游戏设备包括：客户端处理模块，被配置为提供一个或多个机会游戏的播放;以及被配置为提供与另外的一个或多个游戏设备的通信的网状网络接口。 游戏装置还包括服务器处理模块，其经配置以经由网格网络接收和发送服务数据。 服务数据独立于用于在一个或多个游戏设备上进行游戏的游戏的游戏数据。 服务数据能够存储在游戏设备和另外的一个或多个游戏设备处，以提供服务数据的冗余存储级别。

公开(公告)号：US09418504B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US14850534

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Steven G. LeMay ,  Jamal Benbrahim ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34 ,  A63F13/53

CPC classification number: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/53 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming machine is configured to receive a request for a location of at least one player of at least one gaming device, determine the location of the at least one player; and present on a display of the gaming machine, location information including the determined location of the at least one player. Where the gaming machine is located within a casino, the gaming machine may further be configured to present, on the display, a 3D virtual gaming environment which is a model of the casino.

公开(公告)号：US20150363994A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14834056

申请日：2015-08-24

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Mark C. Nicely ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/322 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/23 ,  G06F3/0236 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G07F17/3204 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: Intelligent gaming tables and methods of providing game play through the gaming tables are described herein. The gaming table includes a table having a table surface, a plurality of player stations, and a common display configured to display gaming content to a plurality of players. The gaming table further includes an interface configured to communicate with a plurality of user input devices. The gaming table includes a gaming controller. The gaming controller is configured to communicate with the plurality of user input devices through the interface, receive location information relating to touches or contacts detected on the table surface, analyze the information relating to the touches or contacts, identify a user performing each of the touches or contacts with the table surface, and implement player input instructions contained within the information relating to the touches or contacts.

Abstract translation: 这里描述了通过游戏桌提供游戏的智能游戏桌和方法。 游戏桌包括具有桌面的桌子，多个播放器站以及被配置为向多个玩家显示游戏内容的公共显示器。 游戏桌还包括被配置为与多个用户输入设备通信的接口。 游戏桌包括游戏控制器。 游戏控制器被配置为通过接口与多个用户输入设备进行通信，接收与表面上检测到的触摸或接触相关的位置信息，分析与触摸或联系人相关的信息，识别执行每个触摸的用户 或与桌子表面的接触，并且实现包含在与触摸或接触相关的信息内的播放器输入指令。

公开(公告)号：US09881453B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14677567

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Richard E. Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  A63F2300/534 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A wager gaming machine may be configured not only to provide wagering games, but also to communicate with one or more hosts that can provide information and/or services pertaining to local wager gaming events, including but not limited to local tournaments, local restaurants, local messages (e.g., messages from other players in the gaming establishment), local social events, local sporting events, local dating opportunities, etc. Other hosts may provide information and/or services pertaining to business or finance (e.g., stock quotes), sports, news, weather, etc. Processes for conveying audio, video, etc., from host devices may be separate from processes used to control wager game presentations. At least some such processes may be able to output an associated “skin” on a video system of the wager gaming machine. These processes may involve providing one or more “widgets.” In some preferred implementations, at least a threshold level of one or more wager gaming machine resources will be made available to wager game presentations and related functions.

公开(公告)号：US09836918B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15011133

申请日：2016-01-29

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Dwayne R. Nelson ,  Daryn Kiely ,  Richard E. Rowe

IPC: G06F9/24 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3269

Abstract: A gaming terminal data repository (GTDR) for storing game software components and transaction information for gaming machine and gaming terminals is disclosed. A system database is partitioned according to different gaming entities allowing game software component configurations of particular gaming terminals to be easily analyzed and modified. Game software components for gaming terminals connected to the GTDR may be automatically updated using various triggers. System gaming machines may utilize a combination of game software components residing on the gaming machine and those received from the GTDR. A library of preset gaming terminal configurations can be stored at the system database, where each such preset configuration includes specific settings for each of a plurality of gaming terminal setting categories. Gaming terminals can be configured remotely using the GTDR, and possibly one or more of the stored preset gaming terminal configurations.

公开(公告)号：US20160253864A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15152114

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Reid M. Weber ,  William C. Little ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Adrian R. Marcu ,  Warner R. Cockerille, IV ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  David A. Gipp ,  Daniel de Waal ,  Vincent S. Manfredi ,  Bryan Bullard ,  Cara L. Iddings ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Glenn Keith Russell ,  Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  David C. Williams ,  Kurt M. Larsen ,  Jae Man Yi ,  Erik B. Petersen

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface.

公开(公告)号：US20160196722A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-07

申请号：US15072043

申请日：2016-03-16

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Dwayne A. Davis ,  Christiaan R. Champagne ,  Damien C. Ennis ,  Michael P. Khamis ,  David N. Myers ,  David Palmer ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Richard J. Schneider ,  Darryll Pleasant

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for facilitating side wagering activities conducted at a casino which includes a casino gaming network. In at least one embodiment, the gaming network includes a plurality of gaming devices, including a first gaming device. A side wager request may be received for placing a first side wager relating to a first target. An identity of a first player associated with generating the first side wager request may be determined. A first side wager session may be automatically initiated. In at least one embodiment, the placing of the first side wager includes placing first wager on a game play-related event or activity associated with the second person, wherein an outcome of the game play-related event or activity is influenced by a decision or action of the second person. In one embodiment, the first side wager includes first side wager criteria specifying that an outcome of the first side wager is related to at least one event associated with a different player's game play which is associated with the first target.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于促进在包括娱乐场游戏网络的娱乐场进行的侧赌注活动的各种技术。 在至少一个实施例中，游戏网络包括多个游戏装置，包括第一游戏装置。 可以接收用于放置与第一目标有关的第一侧赌注的侧赌注请求。 可以确定与产生第一侧投注请求相关联的第一玩家的身份。 可以自动启动第一方投注会话。 在至少一个实施例中，第一侧赌注的放置包括将第一下注放置在与第二人相关联的游戏玩相关事件或活动中，其中游戏玩游戏相关事件或活动的结果受到决定或 第二人的行为。 在一个实施例中，第一侧赌注包括第一侧赌注标准，其指定第一侧赌注的结果与与与第一目标相关联的不同玩家的游戏相关联的至少一个事件相关。

公开(公告)号：US20160019748A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14850534

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Steven G. LeMay ,  Jamal Benbrahim ,  Richard E. Rowe ,  Robert E. Breckner ,  Nicole M. Beaulieu ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/53 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming machine is configured to receive a request for a location of at least one player of at least one gaming device, determine the location of the at least one player; and present on a display of the gaming machine, location information including the determined location of the at least one player. Where the gaming machine is located within a casino, the gaming machine may further be configured to present, on the display, a 3D virtual gaming environment which is a model of the casino.

公开(公告)号：US20150213683A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14677567

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jacob Graham ,  Gregory A. Schlottmann ,  Steven G. LeMay ,  Richard E. Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  A63F2300/534 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A wager gaming machine may be configured not only to provide wagering games, but also to communicate with one or more hosts that can provide information and/or services pertaining to local wager gaming events, including but not limited to local tournaments, local restaurants, local messages (e.g., messages from other players in the gaming establishment), local social events, local sporting events, local dating opportunities, etc. Other hosts may provide information and/or services pertaining to business or finance (e.g., stock quotes), sports, news, weather, etc. Processes for conveying audio, video, etc., from host devices may be separate from processes used to control wager game presentations. At least some such processes may be able to output an associated “skin” on a video system of the wager gaming machine. These processes may involve providing one or more “widgets.” In some preferred implementations, at least a threshold level of one or more wager gaming machine resources will be made available to wager game presentations and related functions.

Abstract translation: 投注游戏机不仅可以被配置成不仅可以提供投注游戏，而且还可以与一个或多个主机通信，该主机可以提供与本地下注游戏事件相关的信息和/或服务，包括但不限于本地比赛，本地餐馆，本地 消息（例如，游戏机构中其他玩家的消息），当地社交活动，当地体育赛事，当地交友机会等。其他主办方可提供有关商业或金融（例如股票报价），体育运动的信息和/或服务 ，新闻，天气等。从主机设备传送音频，视频等的过程可能与用于控制下注游戏演示的进程分开。 至少一些这样的过程可以能够在下注游戏机的视频系统上输出相关联的“皮肤”。 这些过程可以涉及提供一个或多个“小部件”。在一些优选实施方案中，一个或多个下注游戏机资源的至少阈值水平将被用于下注游戏演示和相关功能。