公开(公告)号：US20060246995A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11425416

申请日：2006-06-21

申请人： John Packes ,  Stephen Tulley ,  James Jorach ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Jay Walker ,  Steven Santisi

发明人： John Packes ,  Stephen Tulley ,  James Jorach ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Jay Walker ,  Steven Santisi

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07C15/006 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/329

摘要： A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to the set of play indicia and data identifying the multiplier are stored in a memory where they are logically associated with each other. A purchase price is determined for the multiplier based upon various factors including the expected value of the multiplier as applied to a lottery ticket. The set of play indicia may be for a drawing-type lottery game and/or an instant-type lottery game and may be defined by characters and/or other representations. An embodiment of the present invention also includes a computer system having a memory for storing data related to the lottery game and having a processor in communication with the memory. The processor is operative to store data in the memory identifying a first set of play indicia, a second set of play indicia, and a multiplier. Further, the processor is operative to associate the first set of play indicia and second set of play indicia with the multiplier and calculate a purchase price for the multiplier. Further, the processor is operative to apply the multiplier to redemption values of one or more sets of play indicia associated with the multiplier according to various different algorithms to compute a payout amount to award a lottery player.

公开(公告)号：US20060245622A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11426439

申请日：2006-06-26

申请人： Daniel Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Jay Walker ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Vincent O'Neil ,  Dean Alderucci

发明人： Daniel Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Jay Walker ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Vincent O'Neil ,  Dean Alderucci

IPC分类号： G06K9/00

CPC分类号： G08B13/196 ,  G06K9/00624

摘要： Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating the usage of an online workforce to remotely monitor security-sensitive sites and report potential security breaches. In some embodiments, cameras are configured to monitor critical civilian infrastructure, such as water supplies and nuclear reactors. The cameras are operatively connected to a central computer or series of computers, and images captured by the cameras are transmitted to the central computer. After initially registering with the central computer, Guardians “log on” to a central website hosted by the central computer and monitor the images, thereby earning compensation. In one embodiment, images of “no-man” zones—areas where no humans or vehicles should be present or monitored—are sent to Guardians for a simple determination of whether or not a human exists in the picture. Site owners compensate the operator of the computer system for this monitoring service, and the operator in turn compensates Guardians based on, for example, (i) the amount of time spent monitoring, and/or (ii) the degree of a given Guardian's responsiveness to real or fabricated security breaches. Among other things, systems and methods are disclosed herein for facilitating (a) the registration of monitored sites, (b) the registration of Guardians, and (c) the management of monitoring sessions, including the routing of real and fabricated images to Guardians, the rating of Guardians, and the compensation of Guardians. Many additional and alternative embodiments are contemplated, including the following example of one embodiment.

公开(公告)号：US20060223624A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11424962

申请日：2006-06-19

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  John Packes ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Stephen Tulley

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  John Packes ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Stephen Tulley

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/329

摘要： A system and method is provided by which players participating in a primary lottery drawing may elect to participate in a second, or derivative lottery drawing (a “meta-game”). In one embodiment, a meta-game is conducted by first registering a plurality of lottery entries to define a group. The group wins an award in the meta-game if the plurality of lottery entries of the group fail to win an award above a predetermined threshold in the primary lottery drawing.

公开(公告)号：US20060178195A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11373725

申请日：2006-03-10

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  John Packes ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Stephen Tulley

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  John Packes ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Stephen Tulley

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/329

摘要： A system and method is provided by which players participating in a primary lottery drawing may elect to participate in a second, or derivative lottery drawing (a “meta-game”). In one embodiment, a meta-game is conducted by first registering a plurality of lottery entries to define a group. The group wins an award in the meta-game if the plurality of lottery entries of the group fail to win an award above a predetermined threshold in the primary lottery drawing.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种系统和方法，通过该系统和方法，参与主要彩票绘图的玩家可以选择参加第二个或衍生彩票绘图（“元游戏”）。 在一个实施例中，通过首先注册多个彩票条目来定义组，进行元游戏。 如果该组织的多个彩票条目在主彩票图中未能获得高于预定阈值的奖励，则该组在元游戏中获胜。

公开(公告)号：US20060025206A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11251290

申请日：2005-10-14

申请人： Jay Walker ,  Robert Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Magdalena Fincham

发明人： Jay Walker ,  Robert Tedesco ,  James Jorasch ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Magdalena Fincham

IPC分类号： A63F13/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/32

摘要： In accordance with one or more embodiments, a first audio or first type of audio is output via a first audio output element (e.g., a speaker) of a gaming device and a second audio or second type of audio is output via a second audio output element (e.g., a headset or ultrasonic speaker) of a gaming device. In one embodiment, the first type of audio is game related audio audible to general passersby of the gaming device while the second type of audio is only audible to a qualified player (e.g., a player utilizing the second audio output device, a player who has registered, paid and/or otherwise qualified for the second type of audio, a player associated with the second audio output device, etc) and is not audible to general passersby of the gaming device. The second type of audio may comprise, for example, hints or tips for playing a game, music, news, sportscasts, promotional offers, jokes and/or conversations with other persons (e.g., via a landline or cellular telephone connection).

摘要翻译： 根据一个或多个实施例，经由游戏设备的第一音频输出元件（例如，扬声器）输出第一音频或第一类型的音频，并且经由第二音频输出输出第二音频或第二类型的音频 元件（例如，耳机或超声波扬声器）。 在一个实施例中，第一类型的音频是与游戏设备的一般路人听到的游戏相关音频，而第二类型的音频仅对合格的播放器（例如，使用第二音频输出设备的播放器，具有 注册，支付和/或以其他方式符合第二类型的音频，与第二音频输出设备相关联的播放器等），并且对于游戏设备的普通路人来说是不可听见的。 第二类型的音频可以包括例如用于玩游戏，音乐，新闻，运动场景，促销优惠，笑话和/或与其他人的谈话（例如经由固定电话或蜂窝电话连接）的提示或提示。

公开(公告)号：US20050187012A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US10852388

申请日：2004-05-24

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Dean Alderucci ,  Magdalena Fincham ,  Keith Bemer ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Stephen Tulley

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Dean Alderucci ,  Magdalena Fincham ,  Keith Bemer ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Stephen Tulley

IPC分类号： G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/00

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上的玩家，并且当玩家接受要约时，电子信用被添加到游戏设备的信用计费余额。 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：US20050014552A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-20

申请号：US10916828

申请日：2004-08-12

申请人： John Packes ,  Stephen Tulley ,  James Jorasch ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Jay Walker ,  Steven Santisi

发明人： John Packes ,  Stephen Tulley ,  James Jorasch ,  Daniel Tedesco ,  Magdalena Mik ,  Jay Walker ,  Steven Santisi

IPC分类号： A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC分类号： G07C15/006 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/329

摘要： A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to the set of play indicia and data identifying the multiplier are stored in a memory where they are logically associated with each other. A purchase price is determined for the multiplier based upon various factors including the expected value of the multiplier as applied to a lottery ticket. The set of play indicia may be for a drawing-type lottery game and/or an instant-type lottery game and may be defined by characters and/or other representations. An embodiment of the present invention also includes a computer system having a memory for storing data related to the lottery game and having a processor in communication with the memory. The processor is operative to store data in the memory identifying a first set of play indicia, a second set of play indicia, and a multiplier. Further, the processor is operative to associate the first set of play indicia and second set of play indicia with the multiplier and calculate a purchase price for the multiplier. Further, the processor is operative to apply the multiplier to redemption values of one or more sets of play indicia associated with the multiplier according to various different algorithms to compute a payout amount to award a lottery player.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于彩票玩家增加获胜彩票游戏的收益的系统，方法和票据。 从播放器接收购买一组播放标记（例如彩票号码）并将播放标记与乘数关联的请求。 与一组播放标记有关的数据和标识乘法器的数据被存储在它们彼此逻辑关联的存储器中。 基于各种因素确定乘数的购买价格，包括应用于彩票的乘数的期望值。 一组播放标记可以用于绘图式彩票游戏和/或即时型彩票游戏，并且可以由字符和/或其他表示来定义。 本发明的实施例还包括具有用于存储与彩票游戏相关的数据并具有与存储器通信的处理器的存储器的计算机系统。 处理器可操作以将数据存储在存储器中，以识别第一组播放标记，第二组播放标记和乘法器。 此外，处理器可操作地将第一组播放标记和第二组播放标记与乘数相关联，并计算乘数的购买价格。 此外，处理器可操作以根据各种不同的算法将乘数应用于与乘法器相关联的一组或多组播放标记的值，以计算奖励金额来奖励彩票播放器。

公开(公告)号：US20070156467A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11676974

申请日：2007-02-20

申请人： JAY WALKER ,  James Jorasch ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Michael Downs

发明人： JAY WALKER ,  James Jorasch ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Michael Downs

IPC分类号： G06Q40/00

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/40

摘要： A system and method for providing a gambling loss insurance policy automatically computes insurance premiums and processes gambling sessions covered by the gambling loss insurance policies. The players may purchase the insurance policies using various means such as coins, earned winnings, or credit cards. The gambling loss insurance system provides a high level of flexibility for the players to define specific parameters of the insurance policy. Additionally, the players may purchase the insurance policies directly from the gaming machine, a custom terminal on casino floor, or cage personnel having access to a centralized network server.

摘要翻译： 提供赌博损失保险单的制度和方法自动计算保险费，并处理赌博损失保险政策涵盖的赌博课程。 玩家可以使用各种手段购买保险单，例如硬币，赚取奖金或信用卡。 赌博损失保险制度为玩家提供了高水平的灵活性，以定义保险单的具体参数。 此外，玩家可以直接从游戏机，娱乐场楼层的定制终端或具有访问集中式网络服务器的笼式人员购买保险单。

公开(公告)号：US20070142109A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11676919

申请日：2007-02-20

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Michael Downs

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Stephen Tulley ,  Michael Downs

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/3244 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/40

摘要： A system and method for providing a gambling loss insurance policy automatically computes insurance premiums and processes gambling sessions covered by the gambling loss insurance policies. The players may purchase the insurance policies using various means such as coins, earned winnings, or credit cards. The gambling loss insurance system provides a high level of flexibility for the players to define specific parameters of the insurance policy. Additionally, the players may purchase the insurance policies directly from the gaming machine, a custom terminal on casino floor, or cage personnel having access to a centralized network server.

公开(公告)号：US20070105625A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11465632

申请日：2006-08-18

申请人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Stephen Tulley ,  David Zucker ,  Taylor Davenport

发明人： Jay Walker ,  James Jorasch ,  Robert Tedesco ,  Geoffrey Gelman ,  Stephen Tulley ,  David Zucker ,  Taylor Davenport

IPC分类号： A63F9/24

CPC分类号： G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3286

摘要： In a first aspect, a method of operating a gaming device is provided. The method includes the steps of (1) determining an outcome value of a game result of the gaming device; (2) retrieving historical audio/video programming having content that provides an indication of the outcome value; and (3) providing the historical audio/video programming to a player of the gaming device. The historical audio/video programming may comprise, for example, a television show, a sporting event, a movie, an animated show, or the like. Numerous other aspects are provided.

摘要翻译： 在第一方面，提供一种操作游戏装置的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：（1）确定游戏装置的游戏结果的结果值; （2）检索具有提供结果值指示的内容的历史音频/视频节目; 和（3）向游戏设备的玩家提供历史音频/视频节目。 历史音频/视频节目可以包括例如电视节目，体育赛事，电影，动画节目等。 提供了许多其他方面。