公开(公告)号：US07861856B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US11712185

申请日：2007-02-27

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.

公开(公告)号：US07707507B1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US09688854

申请日：2000-10-16

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  David N. Myers ,  Marc A. Espin

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  David N. Myers ,  Marc A. Espin

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F17/30867

Abstract: The present invention comprises a graphical user interface, including methods and apparatus for configuring and implementing such an interface. One or more embodiments of the invention comprise a graphical user interface comprising a main window including a navigation viewport and a data viewport, the navigation viewport arranged to display navigation selectable elements and the data viewport arranged to display information associated with an application associated with one or more of the navigation selectable elements. One embodiment of the invention comprises a method of configuring a graphical user interface based upon user or device information. One embodiment of the invention comprises a method of controlling the navigation of the graphical user interface based upon user or device information. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the graphical user interface is associated with a gaming system which includes at least one gaming device.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括图形用户界面，包括用于配置和实现这种界面的方法和装置。 本发明的一个或多个实施例包括图形用户界面，其包括主窗口，该主窗口包括导航视口和数据视口，导航视口被布置成显示导航可选择元素，并且数据视口布置成显示与与一个或 更多的导航可选元素。 本发明的一个实施例包括基于用户或设备信息配置图形用户界面的方法。 本发明的一个实施例包括基于用户或设备信息来控制图形用户界面的导航的方法。 在本发明的优选实施例中，图形用户界面与包括至少一个游戏设备的游戏系统相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20070089365A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-26

申请号：US11257947

申请日：2005-10-24

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A01G27/00

CPC classification number: A01G27/003

Abstract: A plant watering system particularly suited for use in watering indoor, potted plants, includes a plurality of plant watering devices and a main controller. Each plant watering device including a fluid reservoir, a fluid outlet from which fluid may be dispensed to an adjacent plant, and an electronically controlled flow controller controlling the flow of fluid from the reservoir to the outlet. The main controller includes a user input and a control unit configured to generate watering device control signals. Control signals are transmitted from the main controller to each watering device wirelessly.

Abstract translation: 特别适合用于浇水室内盆栽植物的植物浇水系统包括多个植物浇水装置和主控制器。 每个植物浇水装置包括流体储存器，流体可以从其分配到相邻工厂的流体出口，以及控制流体从储存器到出口流动的电子控制流量控制器。 主控制器包括用户输入和控制单元，其被配置为产生浇水装置控制信号。 无线控制信号从主控制器发送到各个浇水装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060100012A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11320188

申请日：2005-12-27

Applicant: Michelle Chatigny ,  Rick Rowe

Inventor： Michelle Chatigny ,  Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F2300/401 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G07F17/3206

Abstract: A player is permitted to participate in an interactive gaming event from a remote location, such as a hotel room or home computer, once the player's entitlement to participate has been confirmed using a biometric identifier. One method of the invention includes first verifying the identity of a potential player of a gaming event, such as by verifying the age of the player. If verified, the fingerprint of the player is obtained and the fingerprint is stored in association with an assigned identification code. When a player requests to participate in a gaming event from a remote location, the player's identification code is received from the player and is used to locate the corresponding stored fingerprint. The player then transmits their scanned fingerprint. If the transmitted fingerprint and stored fingerprint match, the player is verified as entitled to participate in the gaming event.

Abstract translation: 一旦使用生物识别标识确认了玩家的参与权利，就允许玩家参与远程位置的交互式游戏活动，例如酒店房间或家庭计算机。 本发明的一种方法包括首先验证游戏事件的潜在玩家的身份，例如通过验证玩家的年龄。 如果验证，则获得播放器的指纹，并且与指定的识别码相关联地存储指纹。 当玩家请求从远程位置参与游戏事件时，从玩家接收玩家的识别码，并用于定位对应的存储的指纹。 播放器然后发送其扫描的指纹。 如果发送的指纹和存储的指纹匹配，则玩家被证实有权参与游戏事件。

公开(公告)号：US07008320B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US09903089

申请日：2001-07-10

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  Randy Hedrick

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  Randy Hedrick

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0212 ,  G06Q30/0225 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/42

Abstract: The invention comprises a gaming machine adapted to print receipts. In one embodiment, the gaming machine is associated with a gaming system including a player tracking or reward system. The gaming machine includes a receipt printer/generator. Game play data is stored remote from the gaming machine. In the event the player's play reaches a predetermined level or satisfies particular criteria, the player is provided an award. Information regarding the award is generated and stored remotely, and the gaming machine is caused to print a receipt which may be redeemed for the award. The award may be goods or services, such as a free dinner or additional game play. The award is separate from any winnings associated with a winning outcome of a game played on the machine. In one embodiment, the gaming machine is arranged to print a receipt containing operational data, such as gaming machine accounting or diagnosis information.

公开(公告)号：US20050021458A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10921691

申请日：2004-08-18

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06F17/60

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3281

Abstract: A system and method are provided for enabling the operation of one or more functions of electronic devices. A user establishes a financial account with a financial account provider, the account having associated funds. The user obtains an electronic device, such as a music player or image display device, the device configured so that one or more functions will not operate without receiving authorization from a service provider. The user provides financial account information to the service provider to pay for a service, and the service provider transmits information, such as a key, to the electronic device to enable operation. In one embodiment, the user transmits financial account information to the service provider, which associates that information with information regarding the user's device. In use, the electronic device establishes a communication link over the Internet to the service provider and transmits a device i.d.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于使电子设备的一个或多个功能的操作的系统和方法。 用户与金融账户提供商建立财务账户，帐户具有相关资金。 用户获取诸如音乐播放器或图像显示设备的电子设备，被配置为使得一个或多个功能将不会在没有从服务提供商获得授权的情况下操作。 用户向服务提供商提供金融账户信息以支付服务，并且服务提供商向电子设备发送诸如密钥的信息以使能操作。 在一个实施例中，用户向服务提供商传送金融帐户信息，该信息将该信息与关于用户设备的信息相关联。 在使用中，电子设备通过因特网向服务提供商建立通信链路并发送设备i.d.

公开(公告)号：US06485366B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09539277

申请日：2000-03-30

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F1300

CPC classification number: A63F3/00157 ,  A63F2001/008

Abstract: A single-player casino-style electronic gaming method and apparatus uses a deck of (simulated) number of cards and wild cards. The number cards each have a number and a color. In response to a wager, a number of, such as seven, cards are displayed to the player. The player may choose to discard any, all or none of the initially-dealt cards. Any discarded cards are replaced, to form a final hand. Prizes are awarded including based on how many cards of the same number and/or how many cards of the same color are in the final hand.

Abstract translation: 单人游戏机式电子游戏方法和装置使用一套（模拟）数量的卡和通配符。 数字卡每个都有一个数字和一个颜色。 响应于下注，向玩家显示许多例如七张牌。 播放器可以选择丢弃任何，全部或者没有一个初始处理的卡。 任何丢弃的卡被替换，以形成最后的手。 奖品包括根据相同数量的卡和/或相同颜色的卡数量在最后一张的卡片。