公开(公告)号：US06892182B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-10

申请号：US09688775

申请日：2000-10-16

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  Bhavani Prasad ,  Franco Crivelli ,  Gary H. Sullivan ,  Marc A. Espin

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  Bhavani Prasad ,  Franco Crivelli ,  Gary H. Sullivan ,  Marc A. Espin

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0225 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating and accounting for vouchers or tickets is disclosed. In accordance with a method of the invention, a voucher is issued by a voucher generation device associated with a gaming system which includes one or more gaming machines and a host. The method includes generating data regarding a voucher to be printed, creating a record regarding the voucher and printing the voucher at the voucher generation device. The generated voucher information is transmitted from the remote voucher generation device to the host. The printed voucher may be presented at the naming machine, with the authenticity of the voucher and its value determined by utilizing the voucher information stored at the host.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于生成和核算凭证或票据的方法和装置。 根据本发明的方法，由与包括一个或多个游戏机和主机的游戏系统相关联的凭单生成装置颁发凭证。 该方法包括生成关于要打印的凭证的数据，创建关于凭单的记录和在凭单生成装置上打印凭证。 生成的凭单信息从远程凭证生成装置发送到主机。 印刷的凭单可以在命名机器上呈现，凭证的真实性及其价值通过利用存储在主机中的凭证信息来确定。

公开(公告)号：US20050090313A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-28

申请号：US11011542

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3234

Abstract: A method of monitoring and providing support to a gaming device that includes monitoring the gaming device to determine an occurrence of an event, generating a message regarding the event, encoding the message, transmitting the message to a remote location over a communication link, receiving the message at the remote location, decoding the message, analyzing the message, and initiating a response to the message. In one embodiment, the event comprises an error or fault and the message regarding the event is transmitted using the simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP). Embodiments of the invention comprise apparatus forming a part of a gaming network or system including gaming devices such as gaming machines. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises servers associated with a remote service center and message data storage.

Abstract translation: 一种监测和提供对游戏设备的支持的方法，包括监视游戏设备以确定事件的发生，产生关于事件的消息，对消息进行编码，通过通信链路将消息发送到远程位置，接收 消息，解码消息，分析消息，并发起对消息的响应。 在一个实施例中，事件包括错误或故障，并且使用简单邮件传输协议（SMTP）发送关于事件的消息。 本发明的实施例包括形成游戏网络或包括诸如游戏机的游戏设备的系统的一部分的装置。 在一个实施例中，该设备包括与远程服务中心和消息数据存储相关联的服务器。

公开(公告)号：US08688509B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13183242

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  Jean-Louis Fiorucci

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  Jean-Louis Fiorucci

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0259 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0237 ,  G06Q30/0268 ,  G06Q50/30 ,  G08G1/14 ,  G08G1/141

Abstract: A parking locator system providing variably priced parking includes one or more parking sensors and one or more parking kiosks. The parking sensors may generate parking information identifying one or more occupied parking spaces and one or more unoccupied parking spaces within a vicinity. Promotion information including one or more discounts to parking fees may be received at the parking kiosks. The parking kiosks may display the discounted parking fees and receive payment of the same. The discounts to parking fees may expire at particular times. The size of the discounts may be set based on traffic congestion, which may be determined based on the number of occupied parking spaces within the vicinity.

公开(公告)号：US08676685B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13356979

申请日：2012-01-24

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q20/10

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3281

Abstract: Financial and player tracking/reward transactions are facilitated by a system including at least one server and a plurality of gaming machines. The server has a memory containing data files corresponding to players that contain information such as credits or monies in an account belonging to the player. The data files also contain player tracking information, such as points awarded to a player based upon their game play. Players are issued media in the form of player cards having identification information thereon that may be used to access the player's account or files. A player and a casino may manage the player's accounts, such as by placing criteria upon the account, including the use of associated credits. A player may play a game using credits associated with their account. A player may also manage their accounts, including viewing financial and game play or reward information and transfer funds into and out of an account.

Abstract translation: 包括至少一个服务器和多个游戏机的系统促进了财务和玩家跟踪/奖励交易。 服务器具有包含对应于玩家的数据文件的内存，该玩家在属于玩家的帐户中包含信用或信用额等信息。 数据文件还包含玩家跟踪信息，例如根据玩家的游戏得分给玩家的积分。 播放器以具有识别信息的播放器卡的形式发行媒体，该标识信息可用于访问玩家的帐户或文件。 玩家和赌场可以管理玩家的帐户，例如通过在账户上放置标准，包括使用相关信用。 玩家可以使用与他们的帐户相关的信用来玩游戏。 玩家还可以管理他们的帐户，包括查看财务和游戏玩法或奖励信息，并将资金转入和退出账户。

公开(公告)号：US08135644B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-13

申请号：US12404899

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3281

Abstract: One or more methods and apparatus for facilitating financial and player tracking/reward transactions. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one server and a plurality of gaming machines and/or a game generator for transmitting game information to a remote game play location. The server has a memory containing data files corresponding to players. The data files contain information such as credits or monies in an account which belong to the player or which may be used by the player to play games. The data files also contain player tracking information, such as points awarded to a player based upon their game play. In one embodiment, players are issued media in the form of player cards having identification information thereon. The identification information is used to access the player's account or files, such as at a gaming machine. A player and a casino may manage the player's accounts, such as by placing criteria upon the account, including the use of associated credits. A player may play a game using credits associated with their account. A player may also manage their accounts, including viewing financial and game play or reward information and transfer funds into and out of an account.

Abstract translation: 用于促进财务和玩家跟踪/奖励交易的一种或多种方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，系统包括至少一个服务器和多个游戏机和/或用于将游戏信息发送到远程游戏位置的游戏发生器。 服务器具有包含对应于播放器的数据文件的存储器。 数据文件包含属于玩家的帐户中的信用或金额等信息，或玩家可以使用玩游戏的信息。 数据文件还包含玩家跟踪信息，例如根据玩家的游戏得分给玩家的积分。 在一个实施例中，播放器以其上具有识别信息的播放器卡的形式发行媒体。 识别信息用于访问玩家的帐户或文件，例如游戏机。 玩家和赌场可以管理玩家的帐户，例如通过在账户上放置标准，包括使用相关信用。 玩家可以使用与他们的帐户相关的信用来玩游戏。 玩家还可以管理他们的帐户，包括查看财务和游戏玩法或奖励信息，并将资金转入和退出账户。

公开(公告)号：US07775876B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US10188415

申请日：2002-07-03

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: The invention is a method for tracking activities at a gaming machine and a system for player tracking. One embodiment of a method comprises generating data regarding individual activities associated with the operation of a gaming machine, transmitting the generated activity data to a remote location, storing the data at the remote location, and mining or manipulating the stored data based on one or more characteristics or criteria and generating an output. In one embodiment, the data is mined and the output is represented graphically, such as in a three-dimensional graph. In one embodiment, the generated data includes information regarding the identify of the player associated with the event, and the stored individual event data is mined to determine if the player has met criteria entitling the player to an award or “comp” separate from the awards provided by the gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于跟踪游戏机和用于玩家跟踪的系统的活动的方法。 方法的一个实施例包括生成关于与游戏机的操作有关的各个活动的数据，将生成的活动数据发送到远程位置，将数据存储在远程位置，以及基于一个或多个数据挖掘或操纵存储的数据 特征或标准并产生输出。 在一个实施例中，数据被挖掘并且输出以图形方式表示，例如在三维图中。 在一个实施例中，所生成的数据包括关于与事件相关联的玩家的标识的信息，并且所挖掘的存储的个体事件数据被挖掘以确定玩家是否已经达到使得玩家有权赋予玩家奖励或与奖励分开的“comp” 由游戏机提供。

公开(公告)号：US20080202952A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US11712185

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: B65D71/00 ,  B65D73/00

CPC classification number: A45C11/00 ,  A45D34/00 ,  A45D42/00 ,  A45D2200/1027 ,  A45D2200/1063 ,  Y10S206/812 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A portable or disposable package of tissues includes a reflective surface. The surface may be directly associated with the package. In another embodiment, the reflective surface is associated with another body which is connected to the package. That body may be removable from the package, so that it may be used with successive packages after the tissues in prior packages have been exhausted and the package disposed of.

Abstract translation: 便携式或一次性包装的组织包括反射表面。 表面可以直接与包装相关联。 在另一个实施例中，反射表面与连接到包装的另一个主体相关联。 该主体可以从包装中移除，使得其可以在先前包装中的组织已经耗尽并且包装处理之后与连续的包装一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US07399229B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-15

申请号：US11542361

申请日：2006-10-02

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G06F8/656 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A gaming machine is arranged with a gaming machine controller and a secondary “queuing” device, preferably a player tracking controller having a memory. A communication link is provided between the player tracking controller and gaming machine controller, and the player tracking controller and a player tracking network including a player tracking host or server. A game code server is connected to the player tracking network. In accordance with a method, gaming machine code or data, such as game or other control code, is transmitted from the game code server over the player tracking network to the player tracking controller. The code may be processed by the player tracking controller, including by storing it in the player tracking controller memory. The code may then be transmitted to the gaming machine controller for storage and execution.

Abstract translation: 游戏机配置有游戏机控制器和辅助“排队”装置，优选地具有存储器的玩家跟踪控制器。 在玩家跟踪控制器和游戏机控制器之间提供通信链接，以及玩家跟踪控制器和包括玩家跟踪主机或服务器的玩家跟踪网络。 游戏代码服务器连接到玩家跟踪网络。 根据一种方法，游戏机代码或诸如游戏或其他控制代码的数据通过玩家跟踪网络从游戏代码服务器发送到玩家跟踪控制器。 代码可以由玩家跟踪控制器处理，包括通过将其存储在玩家跟踪控制器存储器中。 然后可以将代码传送到游戏机控制器以进行存储和执行。

公开(公告)号：US20070017454A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11529097

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A01K29/00

CPC classification number: A01K15/026

Abstract: A pet entertainment toy is capable of motion. The toy is comprised of a propulsion system, such as a frame rollably supported by one or more driven wheels. An animal likeness is preferably connected to the frame. In one embodiment, the likeness is animated for movement and may be configured to generate sounds. A remote control is used to control the toy, such as to cause the toy to move forward, in reverse, to stop, and to turn, and in one embodiment, to activate the animal likeness animation. The toy is configured for high speed movement over long distances and over a wide range of surface. The toys animal likeness is enticing to a pet in engaging in hunting and tracking of the toy.

Abstract translation: 宠物娱乐玩具能够运动。 玩具包括推进系统，例如由一个或多个从动轮可滚动地支撑的框架。 动物相似物优选地连接到框架。 在一个实施例中，相似性被动画化以用于移动，并且可以被配置为产生声音。 使用遥控器来控制玩具，例如使玩具向前移动以停止和转动，并且在一个实施例中，以激活动物相似动画。 该玩具被配置为在很长的距离和宽范围的表面上进行高速运动。 玩具动物的相似性是诱惑一只宠物进行狩猎和跟踪玩具。

公开(公告)号：US20060217200A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：US11445656

申请日：2006-06-02

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: A system includes a media distribution system including displays located in guest rooms of a hotel. A game play system and player tracking system of a casino are linked to the media distribution system. A player located in a guest room is confirmed as enrolled in a player rewards program by confirmation of identity with the player tracking system or by enrolling the player in the program by sending identification information from a hospitality/reservation system of the hotel to the player tracking system. Game data is provided from the game play system to the media distribution system and is distributed to the player's in-room display. The data is used to generate a game for play by the player on a promotional/demonstrative basis without placing a wager or bet. The player's game play activities are tracked for use in generating a player reward independent of the outcome of the games played.

Abstract translation: 系统包括包括位于酒店客房中的显示器的媒体分配系统。 娱乐场的游戏系统和玩家跟踪系统与媒体分发系统相关联。 位于客房的玩家被确认为通过确认玩家跟踪系统的身份登记在玩家奖励计划中，或者通过从酒店的酒店/预约系统向玩家追踪发送身份信息来登记节目。 系统。 游戏数据从游戏系统提供给媒体分发系统，并被分配给玩家的室内显示。 该数据用于在宣传/示范的基础上生成玩家玩的游戏，而不进行下注或下注。 跟踪播放器的游戏活动，用于独立于播放的游戏结果产生玩家奖励。