公开(公告)号：US07083518B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-01

申请号：US10460625

申请日：2003-06-11

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A bonus system and a method of awarding a bonus associated with a gaming machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, the bonus system includes a player tracking system comprising a player tracking device at the gaming machine, a remote player tracking host and a network by which information may be sent to and from the player tracking device and player tracking host. The bonus system includes a bonus system host associated with the network, the bonus system host capable of generating bonus event information which is transmitted to the player tracking device at via the network. In one embodiment, the player tracking device includes a player tracking device controller and one or more peripherals, such as a card reader, display and speakers. Bonus event information is displayed and audible information is generated in response to the sending of bonus event information from the bonus event host to the player tracking device controller. In accordance with one method of the invention, a bonus may be awarded to a player independent of the outcome of play of a game on the machine, and independent of gaming controller activity presenting the game. In another embodiment, a bonus may be awarded to the first player to begin playing a gaming machine which is currently not in use.

Abstract translation: 公开了奖励系统和授予与游戏机相关联的奖励的方法。 在一个实施例中，奖励系统包括玩家跟踪系统，其包括在游戏机上的玩家跟踪装置，远程玩家跟踪主机和网络，通过该玩家可以向玩家跟踪装置和玩家跟踪主机发送信息。 奖励系统包括与网络相关联的奖励系统主机，能够生成通过网络发送给玩家跟踪装置的奖金事件信息的奖金系统主机。 在一个实施例中，玩家跟踪装置包括玩家跟踪装置控制器和一个或多个外围设备，诸如读卡器，显示器和扬声器。 显示奖金事件信息，并响应于奖励事件信息从奖励事件主机发送给玩家跟踪装置控制器而生成可听见的信息。 根据本发明的一种方法，独立于机器上的游戏结果，独立于呈现游戏的游戏控制器活动，可以向玩家授予奖励。 在另一个实施例中，奖励可以授予第一玩家开始玩游戏机，该游戏机当前未被使用。

公开(公告)号：US20060150918A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11032722

申请日：2005-01-10

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：US06884170B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US09965785

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

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

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a graphical representation of a gaming environment and for providing information regarding individual components located in the environment is provided. A graphical user interface displays a graphical representation of at least a portion of a gaming environment, such as a graphical representation of individual components of a gaming system and their surrounding physical environment. The components are graphically portrayed in positions corresponding to the relative positions of the actual components of the gaming system. By selecting a graphically represented component, information regarding the actual gaming system component which is represented is provided, such as by display in a window associated with the graphical user interface. Gaming system component or other information may be obtained via a communication link from those components.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供游戏环境的图形表示并提供关于位于环境中的各个组件的信息的方法和装置。 图形用户界面显示游戏环境的至少一部分的图形表示，诸如游戏系统的各个组件的图形表示及其周围的物理环境。 组件被图形地描绘在与游戏系统的实际组件的相对位置相对应的位置。 通过选择图形表示的组件，提供关于表示的实际游戏系统组件的信息，例如通过在与图形用户界面相关联的窗口中显示。 可以通过来自这些组件的通信链路获得游戏系统组件或其他信息。

公开(公告)号：US06620046B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09965908

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F924

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A method and system are provided for awarding bonuses in a gaming environment. The system includes gaming machines associated with a player tracking host and a bonus system host. Each gaming machine has a player tracking device. In accordance with a method, a bonus is funded independently of specific wagers placed at the gaming machines. The bonus system host configures bonus event information which is presented via the player tracking devices of the gaming machines. In the event a player is a bonus event winner, bonus award information is transmitted to the player via the player tracking device. The bonus is awarded based on criteria independent of the outcome of a game played by the player at the gaming machine. The system and method provide for the award of bonuses independent of the configuration of the games the gaming machine presents, player wagers or game outcome.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在游戏环境中奖励奖金的方法和系统。 该系统包括与玩家跟踪主机和奖励系统主机相关联的游戏机。 每个游戏机具有玩家跟踪装置。 根据一种方法，奖金是独立于游戏机上的特定赌注资助的。 奖励系统主机配置通过游戏机的玩家跟踪装置呈现的奖励事件信息。 如果玩家是奖金事件获胜者，则通过玩家跟踪装置将奖励奖励信息发送给玩家。 奖金是根据独立于玩家在游戏机玩的游戏结果的标准而颁发的。 该系统和方法提供奖励，独立于游戏机所呈现的游戏配置，玩家投注或游戏结果。

公开(公告)号：US08600800B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-03

申请号：US12876382

申请日：2010-09-07

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 promotion distribution system that distributes promotions based on where a user has parked provides the benefit of allowing providers or merchants to target promotions to particular areas where users park. The target areas may be remote from a merchant's location. In addition, since there are a vast number of vehicle drivers and passengers that park, the system provides a large audience for merchant promotions. The system may comprise one or more parking locators that detect the presence of a vehicle within a vicinity. A repository server and parking kiosk may retrieve promotions for presentation to a user based on where the user has parked and the area in which a promotion is targeted.

Abstract translation: 根据用户停放的地点分发促销活动的促销分配系统提供允许提供商或商家将促销活动定位到用户驻留的特定区域的优点。 目标区域可能远离商家的位置。 另外，由于有大量的车辆司机和乘客停放，所以系统为商家的促销提供了大量的观众。 该系统可以包括一个或多个停车定位器，其检测在附近的车辆的存在。 存储库服务器和停车亭可以基于用户已经停放的位置和促销的目标区域来检索用于呈现给用户的促销。

公开(公告)号：US08006466B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12961304

申请日：2010-12-06

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: B65D71/00

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：US20090078108A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12284320

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  Kevan Wilkins

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  Kevan Wilkins

IPC: G10H1/00

CPC classification number: G10H1/0025 ,  G10H1/46 ,  G10H2210/125 ,  G10H2210/385 ,  G10H2220/101 ,  G10H2240/091 ,  G10H2240/131 ,  G10H2240/305 ,  H04H60/04

Abstract: The invention is a method and system for accessing a plurality of musical tracks and mixing two or more of those musical tracks into a new work. A plurality of individual tracks or works is located at a location accessible to a large number of users, such as a main server. A user may select and access the works, including by transferring the works to their location for mixing or combining those works into new works. The user may create a command or conductor file which causes the server to perform the works in accordance with commands defined by the user.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于访问多个音乐曲目并将这些音乐曲目中的两个或更多个混合成新作品的方法和系统。 多个单独的轨道或作品位于大量用户（例如主服务器）可访问的位置。 用户可以选择和访问作品，包括通过将作品转移到其位置进行混合或将这些作品组合成新的作品。 用户可以创建一个命令或指挥文件，使得服务器根据用户定义的命令执行作品。

公开(公告)号：US20080248880A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US12135981

申请日：2008-06-09

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：US20080026841A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-31

申请号：US11888325

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

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

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

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a graphical representation of a gaming environment and for providing information regarding individual components or persons located in the environment are provided. The invention includes a graphical user interface which displays a graphical representation of at least a portion of a gaming environment, such as a graphical representation of individual components of a gaming system and their surrounding physical environment. The components are graphically portrayed in positions corresponding to the relative positions of the actual components of the gaming system. The components are also graphically displayed in a graphically reproduced environment which represents the actual environment, such as a casino, in which the actual gaming system components are located. By selecting a graphically represented component, information regarding the actual gaming system component which is represented is provided, such as by display in a window associated with the graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供游戏环境的图形表示并提供关于位于环境中的各个组件或人员的信息的方法和装置。 本发明包括图形用户界面，其显示游戏环境的至少一部分的图形表示，诸如游戏系统的各个组件的图形表示及其周围的物理环境。 组件被图形地描绘在与游戏系统的实际组件的相对位置相对应的位置。 这些组件也以图形方式显示在代表实际游戏系统组件所在实际环境（例如娱乐场）的图形再现环境中。 通过选择图形表示的组件，提供关于表示的实际游戏系统组件的信息，例如通过在与图形用户界面相关联的窗口中显示。

公开(公告)号：US20070087834A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11565424

申请日：2006-11-30

Applicant: Timothy Moser ,  Dwayne Nelson ,  Richard Williams ,  Rick Rowe

Inventor： Timothy Moser ,  Dwayne Nelson ,  Richard Williams ,  Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: Methods and devices are described that allow a casino to dynamically service patrons. The dynamic systems and methods collect data related to the behavior of multiple people in a gaming establishment, and collect data for entertainment resources in the gaming establishment, such as gaming devices and services. The data may be flexibly used. In one embodiment, a person is at least partially identified in the casino. The gaming establishment uses a model that selects tailor offerings for a person, such as advertisements for services that the person may enjoy or games on gaming machines that the person may enjoy. The model selects a tailored offering for the person based on the at least partial identification and the data previously obtained for multiple people and entertainment resources. The identification, selection and offering may be performed in real time. In another embodiment, the gaming establishment uses the data to reconfigure its entertainment resources to better deploy its resources relative to the behavior of people in that specific gaming establishment.

Abstract translation: 描述允许娱乐场动态地服务顾客的方法和设备。 动态系统和方法收集与游戏机构中的多个人的行为有关的数据，并且在游戏机构中收集用于娱乐资源的数据，例如游戏设备和服务。 可以灵活地使用数据。 在一个实施例中，一个人至少在娱乐场中被识别。 游戏机构使用选择针对人的定制产品的模型，例如人可以享受的服务的广告或人可以享受的游戏机上的游戏。 该模型基于至少部分识别和先前为多人和娱乐资源获得的数据来选择针对人的定制产品。 识别，选择和提供可以实时执行。 在另一个实施例中，游戏机构使用数据来重新配置其娱乐资源，以相对于该特定游戏机构中的人的行为更好地部署其资源。