公开(公告)号：US07740538B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US10754186

申请日：2004-01-08

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing a bonus award to a gaming player for using a player tracking account associated with a gaming establishment. Provision of a bonus award is based on the access to a player tracking account. Specifically, once a gaming system detects that a gaming player has accessed a player tracking account associated with the gaming establishment, the gaming system can determine whether the player accessed the player tracking account in a manner meeting one or more bonus award criteria. For instance, the bonus award criteria can include accessing a player tracking account within a limited period of time allotted for awarding the bonus award, accessing a player tracking account according to a specified sequence with respect to accesses by other gaming players, or some other criterion. If the player accessed the player tracking account in a manner meeting the bonus award criterion or criteria, then a bonus award is provided to the gaming player for using the player tracking account.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于向游戏玩家提供奖励奖励以使用与游戏机构相关联的玩家跟踪账户的方法和装置。 提供奖金是基于访问玩家追踪帐户的。 具体来说，一旦游戏系统检测到游戏玩家已经访问了与游戏机构相关联的玩家跟踪帐户，则游戏系统可以确定玩家是否以满足一个或多个奖励奖励标准的方式访问玩家跟踪账户。 例如，奖励奖励标准可以包括在有限的时间段内访问玩家追踪账户，用于授予奖励奖励，根据与其他游戏玩家的访问相关的指定顺序访问玩家跟踪账户或一些其他标准 。 如果玩家以满足奖励奖励标准或标准的方式访问玩家跟踪帐户，则向游戏玩家提供使用玩家追踪账户的奖金奖励。

公开(公告)号：US07625278B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US12045085

申请日：2008-03-10

Applicant: Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming device includes an award distributor having a plurality of sections having first and second coordinates, a symbol group and a plurality of modifier groups including the sections, a plurality of awards associated with the sections in the symbol group and a plurality of award percentages associated with the sections in the modifier groups, an illumination device associated with the sections, a section indicator associated with the award distributor and a processor in communication with the award distributor. The gaming device determines the first coordinate of one of the modifier groups and then spins the award wheel to determine the second coordinate of one of the sections in the indicated modifier group, which indicates the section. The section indicator also indicates a section including an award in the symbol group. The indicated award is multiplied by the indicated award percentage to provide an activation award to the player.

Abstract translation: 游戏装置包括奖励分配器，其具有多个具有第一和第二坐标的部分，符号组和包括所述部分的多个修饰符组，与符号组中的部分相关联的多个奖励以及相关联的多个奖励百分比 修改器组中的部分，与部分相关联的照明设备，与授权分发器相关联的部分指示器和与授权分发器通信的处理器。 游戏装置确定修改者组中的一个的第一坐标，然后旋转裁轮以确定所指示的修饰符组中的一个部分的第二坐标，其指示该部分。 部分指标还指示包括符号组中的奖励的部分。 指定的奖励乘以指定的奖励百分比，以向玩家提供激活奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20090204068A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

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: A61M25/10

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：US20080234047A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11726596

申请日：2007-03-21

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F9/24

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

Abstract: Novel wager gaming systems and methods for game license management utilizing a game table connected in a network at a gaming establishment are described. A game table having multiple player stations, equipped with gaming devices, performs as a local licensing server for the player stations at the game table. It may also function as a licensing server for player stations at other game tables and for gaming machines in the network. The wager game table may be connected to a central licensing server with operates in conjunction with the wager game table. A player station may also have certain license management components that may complement the operations of a game table license management module. The game table may perform certain local licensing and auditing functions for each player station with regard to wager game code and other game-related content and operational software. The management module may also monitor the usage of various types of wager game code, related content, and game-related software. These usage data are maintained by the game table and may be used for auditing purposes.

Abstract translation: 描述了利用在游戏机构的网络中连接的游戏桌面的游戏许可证管理的新颖的赌注游戏系统和方法。 具有游戏装置的具有多个播放台的游戏桌在游戏桌上作为玩家站的本地许可服务器执行。 它也可以作为其他游戏桌上的玩家站和网络中的游戏机的许可服务器。 下注游戏桌可以连接到与下注游戏桌一起操作的中央许可服务器。 玩家电台还可以具有可以补充游戏桌牌照管理模块的操作的某些许可证管理组件。 游戏桌可以针对下注游戏代码和其他游戏相关内容和操作软件对每个玩家站执行某些本地许可和审核功能。 管理模块还可以监视各种下注游戏代码，相关内容和游戏相关软件的使用。 这些使用数据由游戏桌维护，可用于审核。

公开(公告)号：US20080108426A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11593434

申请日：2006-11-06

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/3206 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: Novel gaming systems, devices, and methods are described for enabling wager gaming with a gaming operator using a game cartridge, such as a USB key, and game storage medium, such as a DVD. The cartridge and disc are inserted into a video game console and a connection with the gaming operator is made via the Internet. Once a connection is made and the identity of the game cartridge user has been verified and authenticated using, for example, a biometric data sample such as a fingerprint scan, the user can begin wager game play using the video game console and controller. Game play data are transmitted between the console and the gaming operator in an encrypted format using a public and private keys belonging to the game cartridge. The public key is transmitted to the gaming operator via a digital certificate stored on the cartridge which has the corresponding private key. The game cartridge is capable of capturing a biometric sample of the user which is compared to a sample provided when the cartridge was issued to the user. The use of advanced graphic and audio processing of video game consoles enable play of wagering games in a “virtual” casino that provides the user with an immersive and realistic wager gaming experience while not having to be in an actual casino.

Abstract translation: 描述了新颖的游戏系统，设备和方法，用于使用诸如USB密钥的游戏机以及诸如DVD的游戏存储介质的游戏操作者进行下注游戏。 墨盒和光盘插入视频游戏机中，通过互联网与游戏操作者建立连接。 一旦进行连接，并且已经使用例如诸如指纹扫描的生物特征数据样本来验证和认证了游戏盒用户的身份，则用户可以使用视频游戏控制台和控制器开始下注游戏。 使用属于游戏卡的公钥和专用密钥，以加密格式在控制台和游戏运营商之间传送游戏数据。 公钥通过存储在具有相应私钥的盒上的数字证书传送给游戏运营商。 游戏盒能够捕获用户的生物特征样本，该样本与将盒子发给用户时提供的样本进行比较。 使用视频游戏控制台的高级图形和音频处理，可以在“虚拟”赌场中发挥投注游戏，为用户提供沉浸式逼真的下注游戏体验，而不必在实际的赌场中。

公开(公告)号：US07354344B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US10448983

申请日：2003-05-31

Applicant: Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen

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

CPC classification number: A63F1/06 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A gaming device which includes a plurality of interactive player-selectable symbols which is offered to a player during a game played upon the gaming device. The player may select one or more of the player-selectable symbols to be added to one or more plurality of symbols which were initially provided to the player.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏装置，其包括多个交互式玩家可选择的符号，该游戏装置在玩游戏过程中提供给玩家。 播放器可以选择要添加到最初提供给播放器的一个或多个符号中的一个或多个播放器可选符号。

公开(公告)号：US07354342B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US10769086

申请日：2004-01-29

Applicant: Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Anthony J. Baerlocher

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming device includes an award distributor having a plurality of sections having first and second coordinates, a symbol group and a plurality of modifier groups including the sections, a plurality of awards associated with the sections in the symbol group and a plurality of award percentages associated with the sections in the modifier groups, an illumination device associated with the sections, a section indicator associated with the award distributor and a processor in communication with the award distributor. The gaming device determines the first coordinate of one of the modifier groups and then spins the award wheel to determine the second coordinate of one of the sections in the indicated modifier group, which indicates the section. The section indicator also indicates a section including an award in the symbol group. The indicated award is multiplied by the indicated award percentage to provide an activation award to the player.

Abstract translation: 游戏装置包括奖励分配器，其具有多个具有第一和第二坐标的部分，符号组和包括所述部分的多个修饰符组，与符号组中的部分相关联的多个奖励以及相关联的多个奖励百分比 修改器组中的部分，与部分相关联的照明设备，与授权分发器相关联的部分指示器和与授权分发器通信的处理器。 游戏装置确定修改者组中的一个的第一坐标，然后旋转裁轮以确定指示的修饰符组中的一个部分的第二坐标，其指示该部分。 部分指标还指示包括符号组中的奖励的部分。 指定的奖励乘以指定的奖励百分比，以向玩家提供激活奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20080076528A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11517653

申请日：2006-09-08

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3218

Abstract: A device and method is provided to create an anonymous account to play a wager-based game of chance on an mobile gaming device comprises obtaining a cashless ticket voucher having a unique identifier, the cashless ticket voucher having a monetary value, inputting the unique identifier into the mobile gaming device to expend the monetary value of the cashless ticket voucher, validating the unique identifier, and generating a game of chance on the mobile gaming device if the unique identifier is validated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种设备和方法来创建匿名帐户以在移动游戏设备上玩赌注游戏，包括获得具有唯一标识符的无现金票券，具有货币价值的无现金票券，将唯一标识符输入 所述移动游戏装置在所述唯一标识符被验证的情况下消耗所述无现金票券的货币价值，验证所述唯一标识符，以及在所述移动游戏设备上生成机会游戏。

公开(公告)号：US06984175B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10085779

申请日：2002-02-28

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  Michael T. B-Jensen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  Michael T. B-Jensen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10 ,  G06Q20/207 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q40/123

Abstract: A payout administration method including retrieving an electronic form selected according to a location of a gaming apparatus adapted to receive a wager from a player and to provide a payout based on the wager and a game outcome, retrieving stored data about the gaming apparatus or the player, and combining the electronic form and the stored data to generate a completed electronic form. Also provided are a payout administration system and apparatus which operate according to the payout administration method.

公开(公告)号：US06905411B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10085154

申请日：2002-02-27

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07G1/00 ,  A63F9/24

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

Abstract: A method and gaming machine/system designed or configured to provide security to cashless gaming system instruments, such as EZ PAY tickets, by placing authentication information data on the ticket. Player authentication data is acquired via an interface provided by a gaming machine and the data is then placed on a cashless instrument so that it may later be read and authenticated. Such instruments could then only be negotiated by the person identified by the player authentication data placed on the instrument.

Abstract translation: 一种设计或配置为通过在车票上放置认证信息数据来向无现金游戏系统仪器（例如EZ PAY票证）提供安全性的方法和游戏机器/系统。 播放器认证数据是通过游戏机提供的接口获取的，然后将数据放在无现金仪器上，以便随后可以读取和认证。 这样的文书只能由放置在仪器上的玩家认证数据识别的人员协商。