METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PAYOUTS DETERMINED BASED ON A SET COMPLETION GAME
    41.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PAYOUTS DETERMINED BASED ON A SET COMPLETION GAME 审中-公开
    基于完成游戏确定的付费方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060252519A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-09

    申请号:US11456621

    申请日:2006-07-11

    IPC分类号: A63F13/00

    CPC分类号: G07F17/32

    摘要: A method and gaming device, such as a slot machine, is disclosed that generates a spin results which are used to determine a player's progress toward a secondary or overall game objective. The secondary game objective may include completing a set or a collection. A game objective may instruct a player to attempt to assemble a picture or image. Portions of the complete image may be displayed on a first game area, such as the reel area of the gaming device. A player executing a spin on the gaming device may acquire or utilize portions of the image as they occur in the context of a reel-based game. Image portions may “occur” when they appear on the gaming device payline as part of a traditional reel-based game. The image portion may be utilized on a second game area of the gaming device (e.g. a screen located above the gaming device reel area) in order to depict progress toward the secondary game objective of completing the image.

    摘要翻译: 公开了诸如老虎机的方法和游戏设备,其产生用于确定玩家朝向次要或整体游戏目标的进展的旋转结果。 次要游戏目标可以包括完成集合或集合。 游戏目标可以指示玩家尝试组装图片或图像。 完整图像的部分可以显示在诸如游戏设备的卷轴区域的第一游戏区域上。 在游戏设备上执行旋转的玩家可以获取或利用图像的部分,因为它们在基于卷轴的游戏的上下文中发生。 当图像部分作为传统的基于卷轴的游戏的一部分出现在游戏设备支付线上时,可能会“发生”。 图像部分可以用于游戏设备的第二游戏区域(例如位于游戏设备卷轴区域上方的屏幕),以便描绘完成图像的次要游戏目标的进展。

    ELECTRONIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED SLOT MACHINE PLAY
    45.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENHANCED SLOT MACHINE PLAY 审中-公开
    电子娱乐装置及其增强型撒播机的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060252499A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-09

    申请号:US11456258

    申请日:2006-07-10

    IPC分类号: A63F13/00

    摘要: An electronic amusement device and a method for operating the device are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a slot machine identifies a tracked symbol and initializes a running count representing active occurrences of the tracked symbol generated during a play session. During the session, the slot machine generates at least one outcome represented by a set of symbols and determines whether the outcome includes an occurrence of a tracked symbol. The slot machine adjusts the running count, increasing the running count to reflect occurrences of the tracked symbol and decreasing the running count to reflect expiration of occurrences of the tracked symbol. Once the running count reaches a predetermined level, the slot machine determines a bonus payout based on the running count.

    摘要翻译: 公开了电子娱乐装置和操作装置的方法。 根据一个实施例,老虎机识别跟踪的符号并且初始化表示在播放会话期间生成的跟踪符号的活动出现的运行计数。 在会话期间,老虎机生成由一组符号表示的至少一个结果,并确定结果是否包括跟踪符号的出现。 老虎机调整运行计数,增加运行次数以反映跟踪符号的出现,并减少运行计数以反映跟踪符号发生的到期。 一旦运行计数达到预定水平,则老虎机基于运行计数来确定奖金支付。

    PURCHASING, REDEMPTION AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A BUYER TAKES POSSESSION AT A RETAILER OF A PRODUCT PURCHASED USING A COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    48.
    发明申请
    PURCHASING, REDEMPTION AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A BUYER TAKES POSSESSION AT A RETAILER OF A PRODUCT PURCHASED USING A COMMUNICATION NETWORK 审中-公开
    购买,赎回和结算系统以及购买者在使用通信网络购买的产品的零售商处的位置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060235754A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-19

    申请号:US11426809

    申请日:2006-06-27

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00 G06Q50/00

    摘要: Purchasing, redemption and settlement systems and methods are provided wherein a buyer takes possession of a product at a retailer. A purchasing system may communicate with a buyer through a communication network to establish a first price for a product between the buyer and a seller. The purchasing system may also arrange for the buyer to take possession of the product at a retailer, different from the seller, that offers the product for sale at a second price. Verification information, which enables the retailer to authorize the buyer to take possession of the product, is transmitted to the retailer. The buyer provides a payment, based on the first price, to the purchasing system in exchange for the right to take possession of the product at the retailer. In one embodiment, the purchasing system receives a buyer offer, including an offer price, related to the product. In another embodiment, the purchasing system transmits redemption information, including a redemption code, to the buyer. The redemption information may also include information that enables the creation of a voucher to be used when taking possession of the product. The purchasing system may also receive information related to an attempt by the buyer to take possession of the product, including the redemption code, from the retailer.

    摘要翻译: 提供采购,赎回和结算系统和方法,其中买方在零售商处占有产品。 购买系统可以通过通信网络与买方通信,以便为买方和卖方之间的产品建立第一价格。 购买系统还可以安排买方在与卖方不同的零售商处以产品以第二价格出售产品。 允许零售商授权买方接管产品的验证信息被传送给零售商。 买方根据第一个价格向采购系统提供付款,以换取在零售商处拥有该产品的权利。 在一个实施例中,采购系统接收与产品相关的买方报价,包括报价。 在另一个实施例中,购买系统向购买者发送包括兑换代码的兑换信息。 兑换信息还可以包括能够创建在占有产品时使用的凭证的信息。 购买系统还可以接收与买方尝试从零售商接管产品(包括兑换代码)的信息。

    INTERNET SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20060225111A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-05

    申请号:US11424718

    申请日:2006-06-16

    IPC分类号: H04N7/173 H04N7/18 H04N9/47

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for a central server to manage remote monitoring tasks performed by users of a data network. An exemplary method comprises: receiving a request from a user of a user device to monitor a remote location; determining a remote location to be monitored; enabling communication between a sensor at the remote location and the user device; and crediting value to the user in accordance with an amount of time the user device has been in communication with the remote sensor for remote monitoring purposes. An alternate exemplary method includes measuring user attentiveness while the user device is in communication with the remote sensor. Thus, the disclosed system and method provide a way for users of a data network such as the Internet to log on at any time and perform remote monitoring tasks for value. Idle time can now be turned into value using the disclosed system and method. Moreover, little or no skill is required of the user to earn value using the disclosed system and method; the user need only be attentive while performing a remote monitoring task. Location owners also benefit from the convenience by which they can now have their properties monitored and by the ability of the disclosed system and method to ensure the attentiveness of the user performing the remote monitoring task.

    INTERNET SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20060225113A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-05

    申请号:US11424731

    申请日:2006-06-16

    IPC分类号: H04N7/173 H04N7/18 H04N9/47

    摘要: A system and method are disclosed for a central server to manage remote monitoring tasks performed by users of a data network. An exemplary method comprises: receiving a request from a user of a user device to monitor a remote location; determining a remote location to be monitored; enabling communication between a sensor at the remote location and the user device; and crediting value to the user in accordance with an amount of time the user device has been in communication with the remote sensor for remote monitoring purposes. An alternate exemplary method includes measuring user attentiveness while the user device is in communication with the remote sensor. Thus, the disclosed system and method provide a way for users of a data network such as the Internet to log on at any time and perform remote monitoring tasks for value. Idle time can now be turned into value using the disclosed system and method. Moreover, little or no skill is required of the user to earn value using the disclosed system and method; the user need only be attentive while performing a remote monitoring task. Location owners also benefit from the convenience by which they can now have their properties monitored and by the ability of the disclosed system and method to ensure the attentiveness of the user performing the remote monitoring task.