公开(公告)号：US20100106823A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12524500

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Robert T. Davis ,  Christopher J. Frattinger ,  Matthew J. Ward ,  Dale R. Bucholz

Inventor： Robert T. Davis ,  Christopher J. Frattinger ,  Matthew J. Ward ,  Dale R. Bucholz

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06F11/00 ,  G06F15/173

CPC classification number: H04L41/0846 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  H04L41/0813

Abstract: An illustrative method manages configuration information of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and maintains server configuration information at a server that supports EGMs in a server-client relationship. The server configuration information contains stored information about the configuration of each EGM. EGM configuration information transmitted from the EMGs is received at the server. The server and EGM configuration information each contains corresponding fields with values representing information about predetermined factors. The values in the fields of the server configuration information are compared with the values in corresponding fields of the EGM configuration information. A report is generated based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 说明性方法管理电子游戏机（EGM）的配置信息，并且在服务器 - 客户端关系中支持EGM的服务器上维护服务器配置信息。 服务器配置信息包含有关每个EGM配置的存储信息。 在服务器处接收到从EMG发送的EGM配置信息。 服务器和EGM配置信息每个包含相应的字段，其值表示关于预定因素的信息。 将服务器配置信息的字段中的值与EGM配置信息的相应字段中的值进行比较。 根据比较生成报告。

公开(公告)号：US20100081509A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12527504

申请日：2008-02-25

Applicant: Mary M. Burke ,  Shridhar P. Joshi ,  Larry J. Pacey ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Mary M. Burke ,  Shridhar P. Joshi ,  Larry J. Pacey ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A system for managing wagering game content is described herein. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a wagering game machine management server. The wagering game server can include a content controller configured to receive wagering game content and load the wagering game content onto a wagering game machine over the network. The wagering game server can also include a compatibility controller configured to determine whether the wagering game content is compatible with the wagering game machine. Additionally, the wagering game server can include a license controller configured to receive licensing information and to use the licensing information to activate the wagering game content.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了一种用于管理投注游戏内容的系统。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括投注游戏机管理服务器。 投注游戏服务器可以包括：内容控制器，被配置为接收投注游戏内容，并通过网络将投注游戏内容加载到投注游戏机上。 投注游戏服务器还可以包括配置为确定投注游戏内容是否与投注游戏机兼容的兼容性控制器。 此外，投注游戏服务器可以包括被配置为接收许可信息并使用许可信息来激活投注游戏内容的许可证控制器。

公开(公告)号：US20090253487A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12410914

申请日：2009-03-25

Applicant: Mark B. Gagner ,  Vernon W. Hamlin ,  Craig J. Sylla ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Mark B. Gagner ,  Vernon W. Hamlin ,  Craig J. Sylla ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game comprises permitting a first configuration of the wagering game to be played via a gaming terminal, detecting a loss of communication between the gaming terminal and a server, and in response to detecting the loss of communication, permitting a second configuration of the wagering game to be played via the gaming terminal.

Abstract translation: 一种玩赌注游戏的方法，包括允许通过游戏终端播放投注游戏的第一配置，检测游戏终端与服务器之间的通信丢失，并且响应于检测到通信丢失，允许第二 通过游戏终端玩的投注游戏的配置。

公开(公告)号：US20090198699A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-06

申请号：US12023871

申请日：2008-01-31

Applicant: Mario F. Acedo ,  Ezequiel Cervantes ,  Paul A. Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Mario F. Acedo ,  Ezequiel Cervantes ,  Paul A. Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F16/22

Abstract: A method for storing data includes establishing a space efficient storage system including a virtual repository, a staging repository and a remote repository. The virtual repository includes a first pointer to the staging repository, and the staging repository includes a second pointer to the remote repository. The method further includes receiving data at the virtual repository, storing the received data in the staging repository based on the first pointer, and determining a data access frequency based on the storage in the staging repository. In addition, the method includes comparing the determined data access frequency to a threshold frequency and transferring the stored data to the remote repository based on the second pointer and comparison and storing the stored data at the staging repository based on the comparison.

Abstract translation: 用于存储数据的方法包括建立包括虚拟存储库，分段存储库和远程存储库的空间高效存储系统。 虚拟存储库包括第一个指向分段存储库的指针，并且分段存储库包括指向远程存储库的第二个指针。 所述方法还包括在所述虚拟存储库处接收数据，基于所述第一指针将所接收的数据存储在所述暂存储存库中，以及基于所述暂存储存库中的所述存储来确定数据访问频率。 此外，该方法包括将确定的数据访问频率与阈值频率进行比较，并且基于第二指针将存储的数据传送到远程存储库，并且基于该比较比较存储在分段存储库中的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20090055738A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US11844113

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: Mario F. Acedo ,  Ezequiel Cervantes ,  Paul A. Jennas, II ,  Jason Peipelman ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Mario F. Acedo ,  Ezequiel Cervantes ,  Paul A. Jennas, II ,  Jason Peipelman ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F9/453

Abstract: A technique for providing assistance to a user of a system includes receiving a current command entered into a command line interface of the system and determining a current state of a system. Command help for the current command is then generated based on the current state of the system.

Abstract translation: 用于向系统的用户提供帮助的技术包括接收输入到系统的命令行界面的当前命令并确定系统的当前状态。 然后根据系统的当前状态生成当前命令的命令帮助。

公开(公告)号：US07428702B1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-23

申请号：US12020543

申请日：2008-01-27

Applicant: Ezequiel Cervantes ,  Paul Anthony Jennas ,  Mario Francisco Acedo ,  Matthew J. Ward ,  Jason L. Peipelman

Inventor： Ezequiel Cervantes ,  Paul Anthony Jennas ,  Mario Francisco Acedo ,  Matthew J. Ward ,  Jason L. Peipelman

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/107

Abstract: A system is presented to allow users in an instant messaging environment to edit already-exchanged messages dynamically, and resend the edited version of the message to the target users, as an example. The newly edited message received by the second user is clearly understandable because the corrected parts of the message have been tagged. Depending on the implementation, either a new complete and corrected message is sent, or the sent message indicates the recent editions. The advantage of this solution is that all that the altering user should do is to go over the communication text, change or edit the text, and press ENTER.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种系统，以允许即时消息环境中的用户动态地编辑已交换的消息，并将该消息的编辑版本重新发送给目标用户，作为示例。 由第二用户接收的新编辑的消息是可以理解的，因为消息的校正部分已被标记。 根据实现，发送新的完整和更正的消息，或者发送的消息指示最近的版本。 该解决方案的优点在于，所有更改用户应该做的是通过通信文本，更改或编辑文本，然后按ENTER键。

公开(公告)号：US20080113770A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11664773

申请日：2005-10-07

Applicant: Philip B. Gelber ,  Thomas M. Kopeka ,  Michael W. Mastropietro ,  Richard T. Schwartz ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Philip B. Gelber ,  Thomas M. Kopeka ,  Michael W. Mastropietro ,  Richard T. Schwartz ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3269 ,  G07F17/3281 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming terminal is utilized for playing a wagering game. The gaming terminal includes a wager-input device and a display for displaying the wagering game. The wagering game includes a randomly-selected outcome selected from a plurality of outcomes in response to a wager input received via the wager-input device. The plurality of outcomes include at least one outcome that awards standard credits and bonus tokens. A credit output device outputs a value of the standard credits and the bonus tokens in response to achieving the at least one outcome. The bonus tokens are exchangeable for a special event on a second gaming terminal.

Abstract translation: 一个游戏终端被用来玩一个投注游戏。 游戏终端包括下注输入装置和用于显示投注游戏的显示器。 投注游戏包括响应于经由下注输入装置接收的投注输入从多个结果中选择的随机选择的结果。 多个结果包括至少一个奖励标准积分和奖励令牌的结果。 响应于获得至少一个结果，信用输出设备输出标准信用额和奖励令牌的值。 奖金代币可以在第二个游戏终端上进行特殊活动。

公开(公告)号：US20080082985A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11570407

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Mark B. Gagner ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Mark B. Gagner ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32

Abstract: Systems and methods provide a gaming machine and server framework environment that is operating system independent. One aspect of the systems and methods includes providing a set of framework components that present a common interface regardless of the underlying operating system used on the gaming machine or server. A further aspect of the systems and methods include various plug-in services (320) that use the framework (302) to communicate and interact with one another A still further aspect includes providing an emulator providing the ability for a gaming application or service designed for one operating system to be run on different operating system.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法提供了独立于操作系统的游戏机和服务器框架环境。 系统和方法的一个方面包括提供一组呈现公共接口的框架组件，而不管游戏机或服务器上使用的底层操作系统如何。 系统和方法的另一方面包括使用框架（302）彼此通信和交互的各种插件服务（320）。另外的方面还包括提供一种为游戏应用或服务提供能力的仿真器 一个操作系统要在不同的操作系统上运行。

公开(公告)号：US09257006B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13449246

申请日：2012-04-17

Applicant: Mark B. Gagner ,  Siva Kumar Krishnan ,  Larry J. Pacey ,  Alfred Thomas ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Mark B. Gagner ,  Siva Kumar Krishnan ,  Larry J. Pacey ,  Alfred Thomas ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/326

Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include receiving first application data from a first application, where the first application data describes a first characteristic of first content from the first application. The first application presents the first content during a wagering game session. The operations can further include determining a relationship between the first characteristic and a second characteristic of second content of a second application that presents the second content during the wagering game session while the first application presents the first content. The operations can further include modifying the second content dynamically based on the relationship between the first characteristic and the second characteristic.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了投注游戏系统及其操作。 在一些实施例中，操作可以包括从第一应用接收第一应用数据，其中第一应用数据描述来自第一应用的第一内容的第一特征。 第一个应用程序在投注游戏会话期间呈现第一个内容。 所述操作还可以包括确定在所述第一应用呈现所述第一内容的所述投注游戏会话期间呈现所述第二内容的第二应用的第二内容的第一特征与第二特征之间的关系。 这些操作可以进一步包括基于第一特性和第二特性之间的关系来动态地修改第二内容。

公开(公告)号：US08825603B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US12783231

申请日：2010-05-19

Applicant: Theodore Timothy Harris, Jr. ,  Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Matthew J. Ward

Inventor： Theodore Timothy Harris, Jr. ,  Paul Anthony Jennas, II ,  Jason L. Peipelman ,  Joshua Marshall Rhoades ,  Matthew J. Ward

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/065 ,  G06F3/0617 ,  G06F3/0689

Abstract: A data transfer application implemented in a computational device receives a request to copy a plurality of storage volumes that form a consistency group. A determination is made that a first storage volume of the plurality of storage volumes is more likely to be written into than a second storage volume of the plurality of storage volumes, in response to receiving the request to copy the plurality of storage volumes. The first storage volume is copied before copying the second storage volume, in response to determining that the first storage volume is more likely to be written into than the second storage volume.

Abstract translation: 在计算设备中实现的数据传输应用接收到复制形成一致性组的多个存储卷的请求。 响应于接收到复制多个存储卷的请求，确定多个存储卷的第一存储卷更有可能被写入多个存储卷的第二存储卷。 响应于确定第一存储卷比第二存储卷更可能被写入，在复制第二存储卷之前复制第一存储卷。