公开(公告)号：US20120240154A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13436425

申请日：2012-03-30

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Timothy A. Palmer ,  Russell Pratt Sammon ,  John M. Packes, JR. ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Kurt M. Maschoff ,  Andrew M. Golden ,  Michiko Kobayashi

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Timothy A. Palmer ,  Russell Pratt Sammon ,  John M. Packes, JR. ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Kurt M. Maschoff ,  Andrew M. Golden ,  Michiko Kobayashi

IPC分类号： G06Q30/02 ,  H04N21/254

CPC分类号： G06Q30/0257 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0215 ,  G06Q30/0267 ,  G06Q30/04

摘要： A billing statement according to one aspect of the invention includes a description of a transaction and an offer pointer associated with the transaction, wherein the offer pointer includes information that may be used to review an offer. In one example of this aspect, a telephone number or a hyperlink is provided adjacent to a total amount owed listed on a statement (e.g., an electronically-displayed billing statement). The offers reviewed may be customized, for example, based on details of the transaction such as the product purchased or the amount of the purchase, the identity of the consumer, and/or on other data.

公开(公告)号：US20120238354A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-20

申请号：US13485279

申请日：2012-05-31

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Scott T. Friesen ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Dean P. Alderucci

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Scott T. Friesen ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Dean P. Alderucci

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/42

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for permitting a player to play a game at a gaming device. The gaming device provides a payout for the game. The payout is redeemable for one of a plurality of values, and at least two of the plurality of values are different from each other. The values typically have different corresponding forms of payout, such as cash or merchandise credits.

摘要翻译： 提供了允许玩家在游戏设备上玩游戏的系统和方法。 游戏设备为游戏提供支付。 支付可以兑换为多个值中的一个，并且多个值中的至少两个值彼此不同。 价值通常具有不同的对应支付形式，如现金或商品信贷。

公开(公告)号：US08105157B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12824787

申请日：2010-06-28

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Steven M. Santisi ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Magdalena M. Fincham

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Steven M. Santisi ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Magdalena M. Fincham

IPC分类号： A63F13/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3255

摘要： In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method comprises associating, with a casino patron, a benefit of a first value. The benefit of the first value is determined based on a first algorithm and based on the patron's activity during a first portion of a period of time. The method further comprises associating, with the patron, a benefit of a second value. The benefit of the second value is determined based on a second algorithm and based on the patron's activity during a second portion of the period of time, the second portion occurring after the first portion. Associating the benefit of the second value is only performed if the associating the benefit of the first value is first performed.

摘要翻译： 根据一个或多个实施例，一种方法包括将与娱乐场顾客相关联的第一价值的益处。 基于第一算法并且基于在一段时间的第一部分期间的顾客的活动来确定第一值的益处。 该方法还包括与顾客关联第二值的益处。 基于第二算法确定第二值的益处，并且基于在该时间段的第二部分期间的顾客活动，第二部分发生在第一部分之后。 关联第二个值的好处只有在首先执行第一个值的关联关联时才执行。

公开(公告)号：US08096872B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US10852388

申请日：2004-05-24

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Dean P. Alderucci ,  Magdalena M Fincham ,  Keith Bemer ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Dean P. Alderucci ,  Magdalena M Fincham ,  Keith Bemer ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley

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

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  G06Q50/34 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3251

摘要： In accordance with some embodiments, apparatus and methods are disclosed for providing electronic credits to a player of a gaming device. The electronic credits are provided in response to an occurrence of an event other than an outcome of a game play. Further, the electronic credits are provided without requiring the player to first provide payment therefore. In some, the number of electronic credits may be determined based on information associated with at least one of the player, the gaming device, and a casino associated with the gaming device. In some embodiments, the an offer for the electronic credits is output to the player at the gaming device and the electronic credits are added to a credit meter balance of the gaming device upon the player's acceptance of the offer. In some embodiments, the player is required to provide a payment for the electronic credits at a time subsequent to the time at which the electronic credits are provided to the player.

摘要翻译： 根据一些实施例，公开了用于向游戏设备的玩家提供电子信用的装置和方法。 响应于除游戏结果之外的事件的发生而提供电子信用。 此外，提供电子信用，而不要求玩家首先提供支付。 在一些情况下，可以基于与游戏设备相关联的玩家，游戏设备和赌场中的至少一个相关联的信息来确定电子信用的数量。 在一些实施例中，电子信用的提议被输出到游戏设备的玩家，并且当玩家接受报价时，电子信用被添加到游戏设备的信用计量表余额。 在一些实施例中，玩家需要在电子信用被提供给玩家的时间之后提供电子积分的支付。

公开(公告)号：US08070577B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US10420981

申请日：2003-04-22

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  David F. Zucker ,  Andrew D. Rogers

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  David F. Zucker ,  Andrew D. Rogers

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

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3269

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for providing a negative outcome at a gaming device. The system determines that a player of a gaming device has equity which may be debited. An outcome of the gaming device is determined, and it is also determined that the outcome is a negative outcome. The balance (e.g., of the gaming device or another gaming device) is reduced by more than the wager amount.

摘要翻译： 系统和方法被提供用于在游戏设备处提供消极的结果。 该系统确定游戏装置的玩家具有可以借记的权益。 确定游戏装置的结果，并且还确定结果是否定结果。 平衡（例如，游戏装置或其他游戏装置）减少了多于下注量。

公开(公告)号：US20110244950A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US13156668

申请日：2011-06-09

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Robert C. Tedesco ,  Dean P. Alderucci

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Robert C. Tedesco ,  Dean P. Alderucci

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3244

摘要： After a player purchases a contract providing insurance against gambling losses, a server or other device in communication with a gaming device (e.g., a “player tracking” server, “slot accounting” server and/or other computer device) may operate to (i) receive game play data in association with one or more plays of the gaming device, (ii) determine a compliance status based on the received game play data and one or more play requirements associated with the contract, and (iii) provide a refund amount due to the player based on the compliance status. Before providing any refund, the server or other device may store a status indicator relating to the one or more plays indicating whether the play was compliant with the contract. Furthermore, an alert may be provided to the player if a particular play is not compliant with the contract.

摘要翻译： 在玩家购买提供赌博保险的合同之后，与游戏设备（例如，“玩家跟踪”服务器，“时段计费”服务器和/或其他计算机设备）通信的服务器或其他设备可以操作到（i 与游戏装置的一个或多个游戏相关联地接收游戏数据，（ii）基于接收到的游戏数据和与合同相关联的一个或多个播放要求确定合规状态，以及（iii）提供退款金额 由于玩家基于合规状态。 在提供任何退款之前，服务器或其他设备可以存储与表示游戏是否符合合同的一个或多个游戏相关的状态指示符。 此外，如果特定游戏不符合合同，则可以向玩家提供警报。

公开(公告)号：US08027448B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US11316758

申请日：2005-12-23

申请人： James A. Jorasch ,  Jay S. Walker ,  Magdalena M. Fincham ,  John B. Dickerson ,  Marc D. Kessman ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Dean P. Alderucci

发明人： James A. Jorasch ,  Jay S. Walker ,  Magdalena M. Fincham ,  John B. Dickerson ,  Marc D. Kessman ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Dean P. Alderucci

IPC分类号： H04M3/42 ,  H04M3/00 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04W24/00

CPC分类号： H04M3/42374 ,  H04M1/2535 ,  H04M1/274516 ,  H04M3/2272 ,  H04M3/38 ,  H04M3/42093 ,  H04M3/4228 ,  H04M3/42314 ,  H04M3/42323 ,  H04M3/42365 ,  H04M3/4931 ,  H04M7/0009 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/128 ,  H04M7/1295 ,  H04M2203/6009 ,  H04M2203/609 ,  H04M2207/08

摘要： The monitor is for monitoring the status of a first client telephone, and for sending this status information via a central server to an authorized second client telephone. The central server stores a database of registered client telephones and corresponding client telephones that the client may monitor. A user of a registered client telephone monitors in real time the telephone status of registered friends, family, or co-workers that have agreed to be monitored by the user.

摘要翻译： 监视器用于监视第一客户端电话的状态，并且用于经由中央服务器将该状态信息发送到授权的第二客户端电话。 中央服务器存储客户端可以监视的注册的客户端电话和相应的客户端电话的数据库。 注册客户端电话的用户实时监控已经同意由用户监控的注册的朋友，家人或同事的电话状态。

公开(公告)号：US07874908B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US10793140

申请日：2004-03-03

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Steven M. Santisi

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Steven M. Santisi

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

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。

公开(公告)号：US07824258B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11422341

申请日：2006-06-06

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman

IPC分类号： A63F3/06

CPC分类号： G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3262

摘要： Gaming devices may generate outcomes to be sold in printed form. Representations of the outcomes, corresponding payouts, and other information are printed on sheets of paper. Multiple printed outcomes are assembled into books, wrapped, and sold to consumers. Consumers may purchase the books and browse through the printed outcomes at their leisure. When finished with a book, a consumer may submit a portion of the book to the casino that sold the outcomes. The casino may then pay the player based on the payouts associated with the outcomes in the book.

摘要翻译： 游戏设备可能会产生以印刷形式出售的结果。 结果的表示，相应的支出和其他信息印在纸上。 多个印刷结果组装成书籍，包装并销售给消费者。 消费者可以随意购买书籍并浏览印刷结果。 完成一本书后，消费者可以将该书的一部分提交给出售结果的赌场。 然后赌场可以根据与书中结果相关的支付来支付玩家。

公开(公告)号：US20100113122A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12686086

申请日：2010-01-12

申请人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  David F. Zucker ,  Andrew D. Rogers ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Daniel E. Tedesco

发明人： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  David F. Zucker ,  Andrew D. Rogers ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Daniel E. Tedesco

IPC分类号： A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3269

摘要： Method and apparatus are described for conducting a secondary game at a gaming device. In various embodiments, a player may acquire equity in the secondary game in such forms as a location of a game character, a number of symbols aggregated, a degree of completion of a puzzle, or a defensive provision. Certain symbols or outcomes in a primary game, however, may cause the player to lose equity in the secondary game.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于在游戏设备进行二次游戏的方法和装置。 在各种实施例中，玩家可以以游戏角色的位置，聚集的符号数，拼图的完成程度或防御性设置的形式获取次要游戏中的权益。 然而，主游戏中的某些符号或结果可能会导致玩家在次要游戏中失去股权。