公开(公告)号：US20060108736A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-25

申请号：US11243398

申请日：2005-10-04

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Peter Kim ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Peter Vogel ,  Michael Downs

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Peter Kim ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Peter Vogel ,  Michael Downs

IPC分类号： A63F9/24 ,  A63B71/00 ,  A63F1/18 ,  A63F3/08

CPC分类号： A63F1/18 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F1/067 ,  A63F3/08 ,  A63F2001/003 ,  A63F2001/008 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3293

摘要： In some embodiments, methods and apparatus allow for a plurality of options to be displayed to a player for playing at least one round of a game in accordance with at least one advantage and/or disadvantage. The player may accept an option. For example, a player may accept an option to play at least one future round of play in accordance with a rule that is different from a rule used in a current round of play.

摘要翻译： 在一些实施例中，方法和装置允许根据至少一个优点和/或缺点，向玩家显示多个选项以播放至少一轮的游戏。 播放器可以接受选项。 例如，玩家可以接受根据不同于当前游戏中使用的规则的规则来播放至少一个未来一轮的游戏的选项。

公开(公告)号：US20050143166A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10968342

申请日：2004-10-18

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  James Jorasch ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Steven Santisi ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Magdalena Fincham

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  James Jorasch ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Steven Santisi ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Magdalena Fincham

IPC分类号： A63F13/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3255

摘要： In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method comprises associating, with a casino patron, a benefit of a first value. The benefit of the first value is determined based on a first algorithm and based on the patron's activity during a first portion of a period of time. The method further comprises associating, with the patron, a benefit of a second value. The benefit of the second value is determined based on a second algorithm and based on the patron's activity during a second portion of the period of time, the second portion occurring after the first portion. Associating the benefit of the second value is only performed if the associating the benefit of the first value is first performed.

摘要翻译： 根据一个或多个实施例，一种方法包括将与娱乐场顾客相关联的第一价值的益处。 基于第一算法并且基于在一段时间的第一部分期间的顾客的活动来确定第一值的益处。 该方法还包括与顾客关联第二值的益处。 基于第二算法确定第二值的益处，并且基于在该时间段的第二部分期间的顾客活动，第二部分发生在第一部分之后。 关联第二个值的好处只有在首先执行第一个值的关联关联时才执行。

公开(公告)号：US20050137011A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11044810

申请日：2005-01-27

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Russell Sammon ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Nandu Talwalkar

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Russell Sammon ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Nandu Talwalkar

IPC分类号： A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3225 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3253 ,  G07F17/3255

摘要： A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.

摘要翻译： 基于玩家数据确定要提供给赌场玩家的产品以及通过零售渠道销售产品的大致最高价格的系统。 有利地，可以使用玩家数据来确定由于产品报价导致的赌场利润的潜在增加，并且可以基于所确定的价格来确定通过零售渠道销售产品可获得的大致最大利润。 因此，可以以最大化赌场利润的方式确定提供的产品。

公开(公告)号：US20050054431A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10922063

申请日：2004-08-19

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Bruce Schneier ,  James Jorasch ,  Andrew Van Luchene ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Michael Downs ,  Dean Alderucci

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Bruce Schneier ,  James Jorasch ,  Andrew Van Luchene ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Michael Downs ,  Dean Alderucci

IPC分类号： G06Q50/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/323 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3288

摘要： In various embodiments a casino has the flexibility to download games from a central controller to the gaming devices on the casino floor. The success of various games is periodically monitored. If a game is successful, as measured by its profitability or by some other success metric, then the game may be downloaded automatically to additional gaming devices. If a game is unsuccessful, then the game may be replaced on a gaming device with a new download. In this way, the types and quantities of different games present on a casino floor may be varied in real time based on their popularity.

摘要翻译： 在各种实施例中，娱乐场具有将游戏从中央控制器下载到娱乐场楼层上的游戏设备的灵活性。 定期监控各种游戏的成功。 如果游戏成功，通过其盈利能力或其他成功指标衡量，则游戏可能会自动下载到其他游戏设备。 如果游戏不成功，那么游戏可能会在游戏设备上被新的下载所取代。 以这种方式，娱乐场地板上存在的不同游戏的类型和数量可以根据其流行度实时变化。

公开(公告)号：US20080015021A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11773625

申请日：2007-07-05

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Bruce Schneier ,  James Jorasch ,  Andrew Van Luchene ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Michael Downs ,  Dean Alderucci

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Bruce Schneier ,  James Jorasch ,  Andrew Van Luchene ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Michael Downs ,  Dean Alderucci

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/323 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3288

摘要： In various embodiments a casino has the flexibility to download games from a central controller to the gaming devices on the casino floor. The success of various games is periodically monitored. If a game is successful, as measured by its profitability or by some other success metric, then the game may be downloaded automatically to additional gaming devices. If a game is unsuccessful, then the game may be replaced on a gaming device with a new download. In this way, the types and quantities of different games present on a casino floor may be varied in real time based on their popularity.

公开(公告)号：US20070265054A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11568350

申请日：2005-04-25

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Jose Suarez ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Geoffrey Gelman

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Jose Suarez ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Geoffrey Gelman

IPC分类号： A63F13/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32

摘要： In accordance with some embodiments, a method provides for determining that a qualifying outcome has been obtained as a result of a game play conducted on a gaming device and determining a buy-in amount for a current play session in which the game play is included. The method further provides for setting, in response to the obtainment of the qualifying outcome, a credit meter balance to the buy-in amount, thereby providing a payout for the qualifying outcome.

摘要翻译： 根据一些实施例，一种方法用于确定作为在游戏设备上进行的游戏结果并且确定其中包括游戏的当前播放会话的购买量的结果已经获得了合格结果。 该方法进一步规定，响应于获得合格结果，将信用计量表的余额设定为买入金额，从而为合格结果提供支付。

公开(公告)号：US20070129141A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11671904

申请日：2007-02-06

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Steven Santisi

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Steven Santisi

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3276

摘要： The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices while the casino server, or another device, concurrently facilitates interaction between the group members operating the gaming devices. The linked play is terminated according to the group format and a determination is made by the casino server whether the group objective has been achieved. Prizes are awarded via the gaming devices if the group objective was achieved.

公开(公告)号：US20070129137A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11465475

申请日：2006-08-18

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Daniel Tedesco

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Daniel Tedesco

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3253 ,  G07F17/3255

摘要： An embodiment of the invention includes receiving a request for a cashout of a balance from a player. In response to receiving the cashout request, at least one benefit to offer is determined based upon the balance. A value of the benefit is greater than the cashout amount. An offer is provided to the player, which the player may accept in lieu of the cashout amount. In some embodiments, the player may accept the offer in lieu of a portion of the cashout amount or in addition to the cashout amount.

公开(公告)号：US20070125851A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11668498

申请日：2007-01-30

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Norman Gilman ,  Magdalena Fincham ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Keith Bemer ,  Andrew Golden ,  Dean Alderucci

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Norman Gilman ,  Magdalena Fincham ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Keith Bemer ,  Andrew Golden ,  Dean Alderucci

IPC分类号： G06K15/00 ,  G07G1/14

CPC分类号： G07F17/3255 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/387 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0224 ,  G06Q30/0234 ,  G06Q30/0236 ,  G06Q30/0238 ,  G06Q30/0247 ,  G06Q30/0268 ,  G07F9/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07G1/01 ,  G07G1/14

摘要： A game presentation such as a virtual slot machine is displayed by a display device associated with a point of sale (POS) terminal. The game presentation includes images of products for which product identifying codes are entered at the POS terminal. The game presentation indicates to a customer an outcome of a random process pursuant to which the customer may be awarded a benefit such as a free product, a discount on a product selected for purchase, a coupon or an upsell offer.

摘要翻译： 诸如虚拟老虎机的游戏演示由与销售点（POS）终端相关联的显示设备显示。 游戏演示文稿包括在POS终端输入产品识别代码的产品图像。 游戏演示向客户指示随机过程的结果，根据该结果，客户可以被授予诸如免费产品，选择购买的产品的折扣，优惠券或加售优惠的优惠。

公开(公告)号：US20070105617A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11465478

申请日：2006-08-18

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Daniel Tedesco

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Daniel Tedesco

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/3253 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

摘要： An embodiment of the invention includes receiving a request for a cashout of a balance from a player. In response to receiving the cashout request, at least one benefit to offer is determined based upon the balance. A value of the benefit is greater than the cashout amount. An offer is provided to the player, which the player may accept in lieu of the cashout amount. In some embodiments, the player may accept the offer in lieu of a portion of the cashout amount or in addition to the cashout amount.