公开(公告)号：US20120071232A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13295716

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

Inventor： Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: The disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a selection game having a plurality of selectable positions and a plurality of awards interdependently distributed or associated with the selectable positions. For one, a plurality, or all the selectable positions, the award associated with such selectable position is interdependent in that such award has a relationship to one or more of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. In various embodiments, the value of the award associated with such selectable position has a relationship to one or more of the values of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. Based on these interdependencies, when each of the selectable positions is selected, the award, or value of the award, associated with the position provides certain information which can be subsequently used to make better informed position selections.

Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏系统，游戏设备和方法提供具有多个可选择位置的选择游戏和与可选位置相互依赖地分布或相关联的多个奖励。 对于一个，多个或所有可选择的位置，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励是相互依赖的，因为该奖励与与与该位置相邻的可选择位置相关联的一个或多个奖励具有关系。 在各种实施例中，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励的值与与与该位置相邻的可选位置相关联的奖励中的一个或多个值具有关系。 基于这些相互依赖性，当选择每个可选位置时，与该位置相关联的奖励或奖励值提供某些信息，该信息可以随后用于进行更好的知情位置选择。

公开(公告)号：US08079903B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-20

申请号：US12196800

申请日：2008-08-22

Applicant: Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

Inventor： Mark C. Nicely ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan D. Wolf ,  Paul D. Miltenberger ,  Scott A. Caputo

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211

Abstract: The disclosed gaming system, gaming device and method provide a selection game having a plurality of selectable positions and a plurality of awards interdependently distributed or associated with the selectable positions. For one, a plurality, or all the selectable positions, the award associated with such selectable position is interdependent in that such award has a relationship to one or more of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. In various embodiments, the value of the award associated with such selectable position has a relationship to one or more of the values of the awards associated with the selectable positions bordering such position. Based on these interdependencies, when each of the selectable positions is selected, the award, or value of the award, associated with the position provides certain information which can be subsequently used to make better informed position selections.

Abstract translation: 所公开的游戏系统，游戏设备和方法提供具有多个可选择位置的选择游戏和与可选位置相互依赖地分布或相关联的多个奖励。 对于一个，多个或所有可选择的位置，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励是相互依赖的，因为该奖励与与与该位置相邻的可选择位置相关联的一个或多个奖励具有关系。 在各种实施例中，与这种可选择位置相关联的奖励的值与与与该位置相邻的可选位置相关联的奖励中的一个或多个值具有关系。 基于这些相互依赖性，当选择每个可选位置时，与该位置相关联的奖励或奖励值提供某些信息，该信息可以随后用于进行更好的知情位置选择。

公开(公告)号：US08043257B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

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: A61M29/00

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：US20110245766A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13158757

申请日：2011-06-13

Applicant: Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Paul M. Consigny ,  Randy Shen

Inventor： Michael J. Leonard ,  Binh T. Nguyen ,  Paul M. Consigny ,  Randy Shen

IPC: A61M25/10

CPC classification number: A61M25/10 ,  A61F2/013 ,  A61L2300/432 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M2025/0057 ,  A61M2025/0073 ,  A61M2025/105 ,  A61M2206/14

Abstract: Methods for more uniformly delivering drugs or other treatment agents locally to the vasculature of a mammal are disclosed. These methods use one or more strategies to facilitate rapid mixing with the blood flowing past a device or otherwise improve the uniformity of drug delivery. Some of these strategies employ medical devices with diffusion members.

Abstract translation: 公开了将哺乳动物的脉管系统中的药物或其它治疗剂局部均匀地递送到脉管系统的方法。 这些方法使用一种或多种策略来促进与流过装置的血液的快速混合，或以其它方式改善药物递送的均匀性。 其中一些策略采用具有扩散成员的医疗设备。

公开(公告)号：US07775875B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11109527

申请日：2005-04-18

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Craig Paulsen

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Craig Paulsen

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3241

Abstract: Disclosed are central determination methods and systems in which pools and sub-pools of outcomes can be distributed among various units of the central determination system. The methods and systems are applicable to Class II and, in some implementations, Class III gaming configurations. The methods and systems disclosed herein can be implemented in a gaming machine network, wherein one of the gaming machines distributes game outcomes to other gaming machines in the network. The gaming machines can be oriented in a peer-to-peer configuration, a central storage medium configuration, a stand alone configuration, an autonomous gaming machine configuration, and other network configurations. Methods are disclosed for managing the distribution of outcomes among the gaming machines in the various networks.

Abstract translation: 披露了中央决策方法和制度，其中可以在中央决策系统的各个单位之间分配结果池和分组。 这些方法和系统适用于II类，在某些实现中适用于III类游戏配置。 本文公开的方法和系统可以在游戏机网络中实现，其中游戏机之一将游戏结果分发给网络中的其他游戏机。 游戏机可以定向为对等配置，中央存储介质配置，独立配置，自主游戏机配置和其他网络配置。 公开了用于管理各种网络中的游戏机之间的结果分配的方法。

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：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：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。