公开(公告)号：US09092931B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13162402

申请日：2011-06-16

Applicant: Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen

Inventor： Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F5/00 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/322 ,  A63F5/00 ,  A63F2009/241 ,  G07F17/3209

Abstract: Systems described herein include wagering game systems having one or more electrically responsive touch screens, and input devices for use with such touch screens. The disclosure addresses example configurations for such input devices that may be used to provide inputs to the wagering game system. The described input devices may be used to provide various input capabilities to the gaming assembly, and to thereby facilitate different configuration options of the gaming assemblies, including new operational options and functional capabilities.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的系统包括具有一个或多个电响应触摸屏的投注游戏系统，以及用于这种触摸屏的输入装置。 本公开涉及可用于向投注游戏系统提供输入的这种输入设备的示例配置。 所描述的输入设备可以用于向游戏组件提供各种输入功能，并且由此促进游戏组件的不同配置选项，包括新的操作选项和功能能力。

公开(公告)号：US08851977B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13499137

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen

Inventor： Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  A63F9/24 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A dual switchable LCD display is disclosed that allows the juxtaposition of a front and rear image. A rear switchable screen is in proximity to the projector system. The rear image is projected on the rear screen at a first time interval. The rear switchable screen has an open state allowing light transmission through the rear screen and a closed translucent state obscuring the rear screen. A front switchable screen overlays the rear switchable screen. The projector system projects the front image on the front screen at a second time interval. The front switchable screen has an open state allowing light transmission through the front screen and a closed translucent state obscuring the front screen. A controller periodically cycles the respective closed and open states between the first and second time intervals to present a juxtaposition of the front image and the rear image to a viewer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种双重可切换LCD显示器，其允许前后图像的并置。 后置可切换屏幕靠近投影机系统。 后图像以第一时间间隔投影在后屏幕上。 后可切换屏幕具有打开状态，允许通过后屏幕的光透射和闭合的半透明状态遮蔽后屏幕。 前可切换屏幕覆盖后可切换屏幕。 投影机系统以第二时间间隔在前屏幕上投影前方图像。 前可切换屏幕具有打开状态，允许通过前屏幕的光传输和闭合的半透明状态遮蔽前屏幕。 控制器周期性地在第一和第二时间间隔之间循环相应的闭合和打开状态，以呈现前视图和后图像与观看者的并置。

公开(公告)号：US08591324B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12863155

申请日：2009-01-09

Applicant: Matthew R. Fitzsimons ,  Steven J. Lee ,  James M. Rasmussen

Inventor： Matthew R. Fitzsimons ,  Steven J. Lee ,  James M. Rasmussen

IPC: A63F13/10

CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A method of operating a wagering game comprises displaying the wagering game and at least one progressive award, receiving a wager to play the wagering game, and upon the occurrence of a first triggering event, offering the at least one progressive award. The method further comprises determining whether or not the at least one progressive award has been accepted, and if the at least one progressive award has not been accepted, banking a progressive enhancement. The method further comprises, upon the occurrence of a second triggering event, applying the progressive enhancement to the at least one progressive award.

Abstract translation: 操作投注游戏的方法包括：显示投注游戏和至少一个渐进奖励，接受下注以进行投注游戏，以及在发生第一触发事件时，提供至少一个渐进奖励。 该方法还包括确定至少一个渐进奖励是否已被接受，并且如果至少一个渐进奖励尚未被接受，则银行逐渐增强。 该方法还包括，在发生第二触发事件时，将渐进增强应用于至少一个渐进奖励。

公开(公告)号：US20130296053A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13934744

申请日：2013-07-03

Applicant: James M. Rasmussen ,  Alfred Thomas ,  Gene Rigsby ,  Gilbert J.Q. Burak

Inventor： James M. Rasmussen ,  Alfred Thomas ,  Gene Rigsby ,  Gilbert J.Q. Burak

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/3218

Abstract: A method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine includes the steps of displaying a selectable game element on a display and associating each potential outcome associated with the selectable game element with a predetermined haptic output selected from a plurality of predetermined haptic device outputs. The method also includes the steps of selecting the selectable game element to reveal an outcome associated therewith and causing a haptic device to output the predetermined haptic output corresponding to the outcome of the selectable game element.

Abstract translation: 在游戏机上进行投注游戏的方法包括以下步骤：在显示器上显示可选择的游戏元素，并将与可选游戏元素相关联的每个潜在结果与从多个预定的触觉设备输出中选择的预定触觉输出相关联。 该方法还包括以下步骤：选择可选游戏元素以显示与之相关联的结果，并使触觉装置输出与可选游戏元素的结果相对应的预定触觉输出。

公开(公告)号：US08449372B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12742097

申请日：2008-11-10

Applicant: Robert J. Glenn, II ,  Paul M. Lesley ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Alfred Thomas

Inventor： Robert J. Glenn, II ,  Paul M. Lesley ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Alfred Thomas

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211

Abstract: A gaming system projects video images representing a tangible object related to a wagering game, such as roulette, onto a contoured display surface. The contoured display surface has a shape that corresponds to the tangible object, such as a roulette wheel. The contoured display surface may also have at least one moving section that corresponds with movement of the tangible object. A controller in communication with the projector is programmed to cause the projector to project video images that at least partially depict a randomly selected outcome of the wagering game. The gaming system provides the visual appeal, entertainment value, and dynamic nature of video images while retaining physical features that players typically expect when playing roulette.

Abstract translation: 游戏系统将表示与投注游戏相关的有形物体（例如轮盘赌）的视频图像投影到轮廓显示表面上。 轮廓显示表面具有对应于有形物体的形状，例如轮盘赌轮。 轮廓显示表面还可以具有与有形物体的运动相对应的至少一个移动部分。 与投影仪通信的控制器被编程为使投影仪投影至少部分地描绘投注游戏的随机选择的结果的视频图像。 游戏系统提供视觉吸引力，娱乐价值和视频图像的动态特性，同时保留玩家在玩轮盘赌时通常期望的物理特征。

公开(公告)号：US08430405B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12945885

申请日：2010-11-14

Applicant: Mark B. Gagner ,  Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Alfred Thomas

Inventor： Mark B. Gagner ,  Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Alfred Thomas

IPC: A63F3/00 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/322

Abstract: Electronic wagering game tables (a.k.a. e-tables) are described herein. Some embodiments include a wagering game table for presenting a wagering game. The wagering game table can include a projection surface, and a first projector configured to present, at a first resolution, a first background image on the projection surface, wherein the first background image is associated with the wagering game and includes elements of the wagering game that are shared by the plurality of players, and wherein the first background image includes blank areas that are not substantially illuminated with content from the first projector. The wagering game table can also include a plurality other projectors configured to present, at a second resolution, wagering game content in the plurality of blank areas, wherein the wagering game content indicates results of the wagering game.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了电子投注游戏桌（a.k.a.电子表格）。 一些实施例包括用于呈现投注游戏的投注游戏桌。 投注游戏桌可以包括投影表面，以及第一投影仪，被配置为以第一分辨率呈现投影表面上的第一背景图像，其中第一背景图像与投注游戏相关联，并且包括投注游戏的元素 由所述多个玩家共享，并且其中所述第一背景图像包括未被来自所述第一投影仪的内容基本上照亮的空白区域。 投注游戏表还可以包括多个其他投影机，其被配置为以第二分辨率呈现多个空白区域中的投注游戏内容，其中投注游戏内容指示投注游戏的结果。

公开(公告)号：US08419548B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US13127584

申请日：2009-11-11

Applicant: Mark B. Gagner ,  Damon E. Gura ,  Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Victor T. Shi ,  Alfred Thomas

Inventor： Mark B. Gagner ,  Damon E. Gura ,  Timothy C. Loose ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Victor T. Shi ,  Alfred Thomas

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3255 ,  G07F7/08 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3248

Abstract: Club cards and tickets can be eliminated by providing an application that allows a player's mobile phone to process an image of an optical machine-readable representation of data. At the end of a wagering session on a WGM, the WGM can display a barcode representing a player's winnings, an achievement, game status, etc. The player takes a picture of the barcode with his or her mobile phone. The application on the phone processes the barcode image and automatically updates an account of the player in accordance with the data represented or carried by the barcode. For instance, the mobile phone sends a request to a wagering account server to electronically deposit the winnings, as represented by the barcode, in a wagering account associated with the player's club profile.

Abstract translation: 可以通过提供允许玩家的手机处理数据的光学机器可读表示的图像的应用来消除俱乐部卡和票。 在WGM的投注会结束时，WGM可以显示代表玩家的奖金，成就，游戏状态等的条形码。玩家用他或她的手机拍摄条形码图片。 电话上的应用程序处理条形码图像，并根据条形码表示或携带的数据自动更新播放器的帐号。 例如，移动电话向投注账户服务器发送请求，以电子方式存储与条形码所代表的奖金在与玩家俱乐部简档相关联的投注账户中。

公开(公告)号：US08342944B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US12278857

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: Mark B. Gagner ,  Jim Motyl ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Craig J. Sylla

Inventor： Mark B. Gagner ,  Jim Motyl ,  James M. Rasmussen ,  Craig J. Sylla

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  A63F9/04 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A63F13/12

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: In one example embodiment, a wagering game system includes at least one wagering game computer program operative on the wagering game platform to detect a wager. A persistent state manager software component is operative to read or write persistent state data to and from the wagering game computer program and persistent state media. In one embodiment, the persistent state media is a bar-coded ticket, and in another embodiment an electronic data storage device such as a RFID device. A messaging system allows persistent state media devices to interact with the wagering game.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，投注游戏系统包括在投注游戏平台上操作以检测下注的至少一个投注游戏计算机程序。 持久状态管理器软件组件可操作以将持续状态数据读入或写入投注游戏计算机程序和持久状态媒体。 在一个实施例中，持续状态媒体是条形码票据，并且在另一实施例中是诸如RFID设备的电子数据存储设备。 消息系统允许持久状态媒体设备与投注游戏进行交互。

公开(公告)号：US20120329553A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13599016

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: Mark B. GAGNER ,  Timothy T. GRONKOWSKI ,  Paul M. LESLEY ,  Timothy C. LOOSE ,  Jim MOTYL ,  James M. RASMUSSEN ,  Victor T. SHI ,  Alfred THOMAS ,  Jesse SMITH

Inventor： Mark B. GAGNER ,  Timothy T. GRONKOWSKI ,  Paul M. LESLEY ,  Timothy C. LOOSE ,  Jim MOTYL ,  James M. RASMUSSEN ,  Victor T. SHI ,  Alfred THOMAS ,  Jesse SMITH

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3206 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3272 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a multi-player wagering game includes a multi-touch table surface that is touched by a handheld electronic wager input device (EWID) carried by a player for placing wagers on a wagering game displayed on the multi-touch table surface. Each EWID carried by a player has an associated unique identification code, which is linked to the respective player's account. Players indicate an amount to be wagered by touching the EWID to designated wager amount areas, then place the wager by touching the EWID to a designated wagering area. Because each EWID is uniquely associable with distinct player accounts, the gaming system can support any number of players placing wagers. The funds remain safe in the player account and no funds are stored on the EWID. Only the identification code is detected, which is compared with the associated player account before allowing that player to place wagers.

Abstract translation: 用于进行多玩家投注游戏的游戏系统包括由玩家携带的手持电子下注输入装置（EWID）触摸的多点触控表面，用于将下注放置在多点触控桌面上显示的投注游戏 。 播放器携带的每个EWID具有相关联的唯一识别码，其与相应玩家的帐户相关联。 玩家通过触摸EWID到指定的赌注金额区域来指示要下注的金额，然后通过触摸EWID将赌注下注到指定的投注区域。 因为每个EWID与独特的玩家账户唯一关联，所以游戏系统可以支持任何数量的玩家投下赌注。 资金在玩家帐户中保持安全，EWID上没有资金存储。 只有识别码被检测到，在允许该玩家进行下注之前将其与相关的玩家帐户进行比较。

公开(公告)号：US08246441B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US12581282

申请日：2009-10-19

Applicant: Charles R. Bleich ,  Bruce H. Blair ,  Anticio T. Duke ,  James P. Krol ,  Eric T. Miner ,  James M. Rasmussen

Inventor： Charles R. Bleich ,  Bruce H. Blair ,  Anticio T. Duke ,  James P. Krol ,  Eric T. Miner ,  James M. Rasmussen

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a display, a reel mounted for rotation relative to the display, the reel having a plurality of display symbols thereon, a plurality of light cups stationary relative to the display for illuminating symbols on the reel in the direction of the display, a sensor to detect the position of the light cups relative to the display and generate position information, and a controller in communication with the sensor operative to receive the position information from the sensor and determine the position of the light cups relative to the reel from the position information.

Abstract translation: 用于进行投注游戏的游戏系统包括显示器，安装成相对于显示器旋转的卷轴，其上具有多个显示符号的卷轴，相对于显示器固定的多个光杯，用于照亮所述卷轴上的符号 显示器的方向，传感器，用于检测相对于显示器的光杯的位置并产生位置信息，以及与传感器通信的控制器，用于从传感器接收位置信息并确定光杯相对的位置 从位置信息到卷轴。