公开(公告)号：US08282475B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US11155702

申请日：2005-06-16

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  David H. Muir ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  James W. Stockdale

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  David H. Muir ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  James W. Stockdale

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a virtual leash and command download capabilities on a hand-held personal gaming device (“PGD”) are disclosed. A host gaming system includes a game server configured to generate game seeds having data regarding predetermined game outcomes for various wager based games, and an authentication server configured to establish a virtual leash with a PGD. The virtual leash is adapted to repeatedly authenticate or verify a PGD user, a PGD location, the PGD itself, and/or software codes on the PGD. Included within an associated PGD are a display adapted to display gaming related information, a processor configured to execute gaming related code, and a memory containing a command download of computer code to be executed by the processor. The command download of computer code includes enough code for the PGD to process and display independently a game play based on a game seed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在手持式个人游戏设备（PGD）上提供虚拟皮带和命令下载功能的方法和系统。 主机游戏系统包括：游戏服务器，被配置为生成具有关于各种赌注游戏的预定游戏结果的数据的游戏种子;以及认证服务器，被配置为用PGD建立虚拟皮带。 虚拟皮带适用于在PGD上重复验证或验证PGD用户，PGD位置，PGD本身和/或软件代码。 包括在相关联的PGD内的是显示游戏相关信息的显示器，被配置为执行游戏相关代码的处理器以及包含由处理器执行的计算机代码的命令下载的存储器。 计算机代码的命令下载包括足够的代码，用于PGD基于游戏种子独立地处理和显示游戏。

公开(公告)号：US20120071232A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13295716

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

Inventor： Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: The disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a selection game having a plurality of selectable positions and a plurality of awards interdependently distributed or associated with the selectable positions. For one, a plurality, or all the selectable positions, the award associated with such selectable position is interdependent in that such award has a relationship to one or more of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. In various embodiments, the value of the award associated with such selectable position has a relationship to one or more of the values of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. Based on these interdependencies, when each of the selectable positions is selected, the award, or value of the award, associated with the position provides certain information which can be subsequently used to make better informed position selections.

Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏系统，游戏设备和方法提供具有多个可选择位置的选择游戏和与可选位置相互依赖地分布或相关联的多个奖励。 对于一个，多个或所有可选择的位置，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励是相互依赖的，因为该奖励与与与该位置相邻的可选择位置相关联的一个或多个奖励具有关系。 在各种实施例中，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励的值与与与该位置相邻的可选位置相关联的奖励中的一个或多个值具有关系。 基于这些相互依赖性，当选择每个可选位置时，与该位置相关联的奖励或奖励值提供某些信息，该信息可以随后用于进行更好的知情位置选择。

公开(公告)号：US08079903B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12196800

申请日：2008-08-22

Applicant: Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

Inventor： Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: The disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a selection game having a plurality of selectable positions and a plurality of awards interdependently distributed or associated with the selectable positions. For one, a plurality, or all the selectable positions, the award associated with such selectable position is interdependent in that such award has a relationship to one or more of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. In various embodiments, the value of the award associated with such selectable position has a relationship to one or more of the values of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. Based on these interdependencies, when each of the selectable positions is selected, the award, or value of the award, associated with the position provides certain information which can be subsequently used to make better informed position selections.

Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏系统，游戏设备和方法提供具有多个可选择位置的选择游戏和与可选位置相互依赖地分布或相关联的多个奖励。 对于一个，多个或所有可选择的位置，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励是相互依赖的，因为该奖励与与与该位置相邻的可选择位置相关联的一个或多个奖励具有关系。 在各种实施例中，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励的值与与与该位置相邻的可选位置相关联的奖励中的一个或多个值具有关系。 基于这些相互依赖性，当选择每个可选位置时，与该位置相关联的奖励或奖励值提供某些信息，该信息可以随后用于进行更好的知情位置选择。

公开(公告)号：US08043257B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12328054

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Randolf von Oepen ,  Kevin J. Ehrenreich ,  William E. Webler, Jr. ,  Sung Woo Min ,  Rommel Lumauig ,  Travis R. Yribarren

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Randolf von Oepen ,  Kevin J. Ehrenreich ,  William E. Webler, Jr. ,  Sung Woo Min ,  Rommel Lumauig ,  Travis R. Yribarren

IPC: A61M29/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0155 ,  A61M25/0013 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/008 ,  A61M25/0082 ,  A61M25/0084 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M25/0606 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M25/1011 ,  A61M2025/0081 ,  A61M2025/0092 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61M2025/0681 ,  A61M2025/1047

Abstract: An agent delivery catheter having two or more axially spaced balloons and an inflation bridge providing fluid communication between the two balloons. The catheter generally has a proximal balloon, a distal balloon, and a tube defining an inflation bridge lumen which is located in part within the inflatable interiors of the balloons, and which extends therebetween, and which has a proximal port within the proximal balloon interior and a distal port within the distal balloon interior to thereby provide for inflation of the distal balloon by placing the distal balloon interior in fluid communication with the proximal balloon interior of the shaft.

Abstract translation: 具有两个或更多个轴向间隔的气球的药剂递送导管和提供两个气囊之间的流体连通的充气桥。 导管通常具有近端球囊，远端球囊和限定膨胀桥腔的管，管腔部分地位于气囊的可充气内部之间，并且在气囊内部延伸，并且在近端球囊内部具有近端口， 远侧气囊内部的远端口，从而通过将远端球囊内部与轴的近端球囊内部流体连通来提供远端球囊的膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US20110245766A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13158757

申请日：2011-06-13

Applicant: Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Paul M. Consigny ,  Randy Shen

Inventor： Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Paul M. Consigny ,  Randy Shen

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/10 ,  A61F2/013 ,  A61L2300/432 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M2025/0057 ,  A61M2025/0073 ,  A61M2025/105 ,  A61M2206/14

Abstract: Methods for more uniformly delivering drugs or other treatment agents locally to the vasculature of a mammal are disclosed. These methods use one or more strategies to facilitate rapid mixing with the blood flowing past a device or otherwise improve the uniformity of drug delivery. Some of these strategies employ medical devices with diffusion members.

Abstract translation: 公开了将哺乳动物的脉管系统中的药物或其它治疗剂局部均匀地递送到脉管系统的方法。 这些方法使用一种或多种策略来促进与流过装置的血液的快速混合，或以其它方式改善药物递送的均匀性。 其中一些策略采用具有扩散成员的医疗设备。

公开(公告)号：US07950996B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US10926636

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07C9/00031 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3248

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for managing gaming accounts. Some aspects of the invention provide for the cancellation, revocation or consolidation of cashless gaming instruments. For example, if a player has lost a cashless gaming instrument, the player could request that the cashless gaming instrument be cancelled. The request could be made in response to information (such as an activity log, an account statement, etc.) presented by a central network device. The information could be presented on a screen, printed on paper, etc. In order for such a request to be acted upon, it is preferable that the player, the gaming establishment that issued the cashless gaming instrument and the cashless gaming instrument itself be positively identified. Some implementations of the present invention provide for more flexible redemption in a cashless gaming system. Some such implementations allow a player to “cash out,” preferably in a single transaction, after one or more gaming sessions. The gaming sessions may have been conducted at different gaming machines and/or at different casinos. Some implementations allow a player to cash out without a cashless gaming instrument.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于管理游戏帐户的方法和设备。 本发明的一些方面提供取消，撤销或合并无现金游戏乐器。 例如，如果玩家丢失了无现金游戏乐器，玩家可以要求取消无现金游戏乐器。 该请求可以响应于由中央网络设备呈现的信息（诸如活动日志，帐户对帐单等）。 信息可以在屏幕上显示，打印在纸上等。为了执行这样的请求，优选的是玩家，发行无现金游戏乐器的游戏机构和无现金游戏器具本身是正的 确定。 本发明的一些实施方式在无现金游戏系统中提供更灵活的兑换。 一些这样的实现允许玩家在一个或多个游戏会话之后“优先在单个交易中”兑现“。 游戏会话可能已经在不同的游戏机和/或不同的娱乐场进行。 一些实现允许玩家在没有无现金游戏乐器的情况下现金。

公开(公告)号：US07918728B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US10672307

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F13/02 ,  A63F13/08 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F13/12

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F2001/008 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3251

Abstract: A game is presented to a player via a personal gaming device of the invention. In one embodiment, the gaming device includes a display screen, a processing unit including a processor and a memory, and a wireless communication interface associated with the processing unit. Game code is stored at the gaming device. A player pre-purchases game play, and information enabling the game device to present the game is provided, such as via a smart card, to the gaming device for use by the game code. The information may comprise game outcome information. The outcomes of played games are verified against stored information regarding the purchased games. Activation information is transmitted to the gaming device to enable operation of the device.

Abstract translation: 游戏通过本发明的个人游戏装置呈现给玩家。 在一个实施例中，游戏设备包括显示屏幕，包括处理器和存储器的处理单元以及与处理单元相关联的无线通信接口。 游戏代码存储在游戏设备中。 玩家预购游戏，以及使游戏装置呈现游戏的信息，例如通过智能卡，被提供给游戏装置供游戏代码使用。 该信息可以包括游戏结果信息。 玩游戏的结果是针对所购买游戏的存储信息进行验证的。 激活信息被发送到游戏设备以使得设备能够操作。

公开(公告)号：US07862427B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US10958843

申请日：2004-10-04

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  James Stockdale ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  James Stockdale ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A progressive jackpot system for allowing access to multiple wide area progressive jackpots at a gaming machine is described. The gaming machine connected to the progressive systems can be switched between two or more different progressive games where each progressive game provides the chance to win a different wide area progressive jackpot. The gaming machine may be operable to dynamically connect to and communicate with one or more different progressive systems. Switches can be triggered based upon a player input at the gaming machine or based upon a command received from a remote gaming device.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于允许访问游戏机上的多个广泛渐进累积奖金的累进累积奖励系统。 连接到逐行系统的游戏机可以在两个或更多个不同的渐进式游戏之间切换，其中每个渐进式游戏提供获得不同的广域累积累积奖金的机会。 游戏机可以可操作以动态地连接到一个或多个不同的渐进系统并与其通信。 可以基于游戏机上的玩家输入或基于从远程游戏设备接收到的命令来触发开关。

公开(公告)号：US07828652B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US10708168

申请日：2004-02-12

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/12

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G06Q20/0855 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/382 ,  G06Q20/4012 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: Various methods and systems for providing a reliable verification of a player at a remote gaming terminal are disclosed. This is done by providing gaming events remotely via a first mode of communication, establishing criteria for verifying the identity of a player, receiving a player request to participate in a gaming event remotely, obtaining personal information for that player via a second mode of communication, verifying that the obtained personal information is adequate, and permitting the requested gaming event to commence. Additional features can include a subsequent repetition of the steps of obtaining and verifying personal information, and permitting the gaming event to commence or continue. Personal information can include pictures and/or the geographic location of the player. A cellular telephone can be used to take pictures and determine the geographic location of the player, and both of these items can be transmitted via a cellular telephone call.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供远程游戏终端上的玩家的可靠验证的各种方法和系统。 这是通过经由第一通信模式远程提供游戏事件，建立用于验证玩家身份的标准，接收远程参与游戏事件的玩家请求，经由第二通信模式获得玩家的个人信息， 验证所获得的个人信息是否足够，并允许所请求的游戏事件开始。 附加功能可以包括随后重复获取和验证个人信息的步骤，并且允许游戏事件开始或继续。 个人信息可以包括玩家的图片和/或地理位置。 蜂窝电话可以用于拍摄并确定播放器的地理位置，并且这两个项目都可以经由蜂窝电话呼叫来发送。

公开(公告)号：US07775875B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11109527

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Disclosed are central determination methods and systems in which pools and sub-pools of outcomes can be distributed among various units of the central determination system. The methods and systems are applicable to Class II and, in some implementations, Class III gaming configurations. The methods and systems disclosed herein can be implemented in a gaming machine network, wherein one of the gaming machines distributes game outcomes to other gaming machines in the network. The gaming machines can be oriented in a peer-to-peer configuration, a central storage medium configuration, a stand alone configuration, an autonomous gaming machine configuration, and other network configurations. Methods are disclosed for managing the distribution of outcomes among the gaming machines in the various networks.

Abstract translation: 披露了中央决策方法和制度，其中可以在中央决策系统的各个单位之间分配结果池和分组。 这些方法和系统适用于II类，在某些实现中适用于III类游戏配置。 本文公开的方法和系统可以在游戏机网络中实现，其中游戏机之一将游戏结果分发给网络中的其他游戏机。 游戏机可以定向为对等配置，中央存储介质配置，独立配置，自主游戏机配置和其他网络配置。 公开了用于管理各种网络中的游戏机之间的结果分配的方法。