公开(公告)号：US08622842B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13610645

申请日：2012-09-11

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：US08591338B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US10642934

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3276

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, a fee from a player to play in a tournament may be received, and data indicative of a gaming unit on which the player has chosen to play in the tournament may be received. Gaming software may be loaded to the chosen gaming unit after the player has chosen the gaming unit, wherein the gaming software is to configure the chosen gaming unit for playing in the tournament. The chosen gaming unit may be enabled for playing in the tournament. A winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined and, if the winning player of the tournament is determined, data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated.

Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的实施例中，可以接收来自玩家在比赛中玩的费用，并且可以接收指示玩家在比赛中选择玩的游戏单元的数据。 游戏软件可以在玩家选择游戏单元之后被加载到所选择的游戏单元，其中游戏软件将配置所选择的游戏单元在比赛中玩。 所选择的游戏单元可以被允许在比赛中玩。 可以确定比赛的获胜者（如果有的话），并且如果确定了比赛的获胜者，则可以生成指示给予获胜玩家的奖励值的数据。

公开(公告)号：US08480466B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US10910407

申请日：2004-08-02

Applicant: David Hugh Muir ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： David Hugh Muir ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

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

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A portable sample play device, such as a player tracking card or other player-carried device, allows players or users of a gaming machine to view, and/or participate in, sample or preview play of a game. The portable sample play device can be a smart card that stores all necessary information itself, or a known magnetic stripe card that simply stores rudimentary information. Additionally, such a sample or preview can include many different modes of play. For instance, the gaming machine can display a preview of link progressive play, along with the progressive jackpot. It can also display the special bonus modes of various games, demonstrating to the player various special prizes than can be won. Such preview play can be interactive, allowing player participation, or passive, simply illustrating sample play without allowing user interaction. Preview play can also include full, nominal, zero, or other payouts if so desired.

Abstract translation: 诸如玩家跟踪卡或其他玩家携带设备的便携式样本播放设备允许游戏机的玩家或用户查看和/或参与游戏的抽样或预览游戏。 便携式样品播放装置可以是存储所有必需信息的智能卡，也可以是仅存储初步信息的已知磁条卡。 此外，这样的样本或预览可以包括许多不同的播放模式。 例如，游戏机可以显示连续进行播放的预览以及渐进累积奖金。 它还可以显示各种游戏的特殊奖励模式，向玩家展示各种特别奖品，可以赢得。 这样的预览播放​​可以是交互式的，允许播放器参与或被动，简单地说明示例播放而不允许用户交互。 如果需要，预览播放也可以包括完整，名义，零或其他支付。

公开(公告)号：US08002630B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US10642937

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  A63F2300/50 ,  A63F2300/516 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  A63F2300/5513 ,  A63F2300/556 ,  A63F2300/5593 ,  A63F2300/61 ,  A63F2300/636 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3251

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, an identifier may be received from a first gaming unit, wherein the identifier is associated with a tournament game card, wherein the tournament game card is provided to a player in response to paying a fee. Whether the identifier received from the first gaming unit is authentic may be determined. A duration the player may play in a tournament may be determined based on the identifier, and the first gaming unit may be enabled for play in the tournament for the duration if the identifier is authentic. A tournament score of the player may be received, and a winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined. Data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated if the winning player of the tournament is determined.

Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的一个实施例中，可以从第一游戏单元接收标识符，其中标识符与比赛游戏卡相关联，其中根据支付费用将比赛游戏卡提供给玩家。 可以确定从第一游戏单元接收到的标识符是否可信。 玩家可以在比赛中玩的持续时间可以基于标识符来确定，并且如果标识符是真实的，则可以在比赛中使得第一游戏单元能够持续玩游戏。 可以接收到玩家的比赛得分，并且可以确定比赛的胜利者（如果有的话）。 如果确定了比赛的获胜者，则可以产生指示给予获胜者的奖励值的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20090069078A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：US12269470

申请日：2008-11-12

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3267

Abstract: A gaming system includes: (i) a base wagering game requiring a wager to made by a player; (ii) at least one winning outcome for the base wagering game; (iii) a paytable for the at least one winning outcome; a secondary award provided randomly to the player, the secondary party award provided by a secondary award provider and kept separate and apart from the paytable; and (iv) advertising for secondary award provider, the advertising provided in exchange for the provision of the secondary award.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统包括：（i）需要由玩家进行下注的基本投注游戏; （ii）基本投注游戏的至少一个获胜结果; （iii）至少一个获胜结果的薪酬表; 随机向玩家提供的二等奖，由二级奖励提供者提供的次要奖励，并与薪金单独分开; 及（iv）为二级裁决提供者提供广告，为提供二级裁决提供广告。

公开(公告)号：US07413513B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US10937990

申请日：2004-09-10

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

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

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A gaming communication apparatus may include a wireless transceiver and a controller operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver. The controller may be programmed to establish a bidirectional wireless communication link with a gaming apparatus when in proximity to the gaming apparatus, receive a voice command relating to a first gaming function, transmit first gaming function data to the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver, and receive data relating to a second gaming function from the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver. The gaming apparatus may include a second wireless transceiver and a second controller operatively coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The second controller may be programmed to receive the first gaming function data via the second wireless transceiver, execute a first gaming function based on the first gaming function data, and transmit the second gaming function data to the wireless communication device via the second wireless transceiver.

Abstract translation: 游戏通信装置可以包括无线收发器和可操作地耦合到无线收发器的控制器。 控制器可以被编程为在游戏设备附近建立与游戏设备的双向无线通信链路，接收与第一游戏功能相关的语音命令，经由无线收发器向游戏设备发送第一游戏功能数据，以及 经由无线收发器从游戏装置接收与第二游戏功能有关的数据。 游戏装置可以包括第二无线收发器和可操作地耦合到第二无线收发器的第二控制器。 第二控制器可以被编程为经由第二无线收发器接收第一游戏功能数据，基于第一游戏功能数据执行第一游戏功能，并且经由第二无线收发器将第二游戏功能数据发送到无线通信设备。

公开(公告)号：US06739975B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-25

申请号：US10423691

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: A63F924

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A gaming system method uses typically a wireless communication device, and includes the following steps: Call data is provided identifying a gaming system player. This would normally be a typical identifying number plus a PIN number. A call is initiated from the wireless communication device (such as a cell phone) through a telephone call network to a financial center, requesting a cash transfer. Based on the call data, the transfer is credited to the wireless communication device or to a casino, to the credit of the player. Upon receiving of the predetermined balance of the cash transfer, one may communicate, using the wireless communication device, to transfer a portion or all of the predetermined cash balance from the wireless communication device or casino to the credit of a particular gaming machine, thus enabling the gaming machine for play just as if physical cash has been provided to it.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统方法通常使用无线通信设备，并且包括以下步骤：标识游戏系统播放器的呼叫数据被提供。 这通常是典型的识别号码加上PIN码。 从无线通信设备（例如手机）通过电话呼叫网络向金融中心发起呼叫，请求现金转移。 基于呼叫数据，转移被记入无线通信设备或娱乐场，以支付给玩家的信用。 在接收到现金转移的预定余额之后，可以使用无线通信装置将来自无线通信装置或娱乐场的预定现金余额的一部分或全部传送到特定游戏机的信用，从而使能 玩游戏机就像物理现金一样被提供给它。

公开(公告)号：US20180053374A9

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US13622702

申请日：2012-09-19

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3204 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for electronically transferring funds using a multi-functional peripheral device. The multi-functional peripheral device may include a housing, a bezel coupled to an exterior of the housing, and at least one sensor device coupled to the bezel. The at least one sensor device can be configured to detect at least one sensory input.

公开(公告)号：US09672686B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US13632743

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q20/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/123 ,  G06Q20/3223 ,  G06Q20/3224 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3288

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method to transfer money may include a mobile device associated with a player, a location server designed to: track a device position of the mobile device and track a vessel position, and a mobile gaming management server designed to: receive a fund transfer request from a gaming server for the mobile device, the fund transfer request including a fund amount; determine if the fund amount can be transferred to the mobile device based on the device position and the vessel position; and transfer the fund amount to the mobile device if it is determined that the fund amount can be transferred to the mobile device.

公开(公告)号：US09630096B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US13632828

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  A63F13/30 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04L29/08

CPC classification number: A63F13/73 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/216 ,  A63F13/25 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F13/92 ,  A63F2300/405 ,  A63F2300/406 ,  A63F2300/516 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04L67/38 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/023 ,  H04W4/029 ,  H04W4/046 ,  H04W12/00 ,  H04W12/06

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system and method for controlling mobile gaming on a vessel may have a plurality of mobile gaming devices, a location server operable to track a device position of each of the plurality of mobile gaming devices and track a vessel position of the vessel, and a mobile gaming management server configured to communicate with the location server and a gaming server, the mobile gaming management server operable to individually control whether each of the plurality of mobile gaming devices is permitted to play a game of chance based on the device position and the vessel position.