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公开(公告)号:US09536390B2
公开(公告)日:2017-01-03
申请号:US12527076
申请日:2008-02-12
Applicant: Dean A. Ehrlich , Andrew Fowler , Mark B. Gagner , Joel R. Jaffe , Shridhar P. Joshi , Mark C. Pace , Larry J. Pacey , Christopher Green , Kate H. Holmes , Peter Petras
Inventor: Dean A. Ehrlich , Andrew Fowler , Mark B. Gagner , Joel R. Jaffe , Shridhar P. Joshi , Mark C. Pace , Larry J. Pacey , Christopher Green , Kate H. Holmes , Peter Petras
IPC: G07F17/32
CPC classification number: G07F17/32 , G07F17/3227 , G07F17/3239 , G07F17/3255
Abstract: Systems and methods for serving patrons in a wagering game environment are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving patron service information, wherein the patron service information indicates activities of a patron in a casino. The method can also include selecting, based on the patron service information, a service for the patron, wherein the patron has not requested the service. Additionally, the method can include presenting a service order instructing a service attendant to deliver the service.
Abstract translation: 这里描述了在投注游戏环境中为顾客服务的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中,一种方法包括接收顾客服务信息,其中顾客服务信息指示娱乐场中顾客的活动。 该方法还可以包括基于顾客服务信息来选择用于顾客的服务,其中顾客尚未请求服务。 此外,该方法可以包括呈现指示服务提供者递送服务的服务订单。
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公开(公告)号:US08414374B2
公开(公告)日:2013-04-09
申请号:US12532786
申请日:2008-03-19
Applicant: Larry Pacey , Laurie Lasseter , Mark C. Pace , Shridhar P. Joshi
Inventor: Larry Pacey , Laurie Lasseter , Mark C. Pace , Shridhar P. Joshi
IPC: A63F9/24
CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 , G07F17/32 , G07F17/3237
Abstract: A wagering game machine network including wagering game machines and other devices includes an ad server operable to receive and store ads having ad components. The ads may be sent to any device on the wagering game machine network. Ad components for ads and the ads themselves may be selected based on the capabilities of the device receiving the ad. Ads and ad components may be received from remote ad servers connected to the ad server via a network such as the Internet. Ads may be directed to devices at particular locations, such as a location where a particular wagering game player is located, or where a group of wagering game players having similar demographic characteristics or preferences is located. Ads may be selected based on statistics related to time, ad popularity, payment etc.
Abstract translation: 包括投注游戏机和其他设备的投注游戏机网络包括可用于接收和存储具有广告组件的广告的广告服务器。 广告可以发送到投注游戏机网络上的任何设备。 可以根据接收广告的设备的功能来选择广告和广告本身的广告组件。 可以通过诸如因特网的网络从连接到广告服务器的远程广告服务器接收广告和广告组件。 广告可以被定向到特定位置处的设备,诸如特定投注游戏玩家所在的位置,或者具有类似人口特征或偏好的一组投注游戏玩家所在的地方。 可以根据与时间,广告流行度,付款等相关的统计信息来选择广告。
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公开(公告)号:US08376840B1
公开(公告)日:2013-02-19
申请号:US13288510
申请日:2011-11-03
Applicant: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju , Daniel P. Louie , James E. Oatman , Mark C. Pace , Erhard W. Rathsack , Craig J. Sylla , Matthew J. Ward
Inventor: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju , Daniel P. Louie , James E. Oatman , Mark C. Pace , Erhard W. Rathsack , Craig J. Sylla , Matthew J. Ward
CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 , G07F17/3255
Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include monitoring, at a wagering game machine, base wagering game activity associated with one or more base wagering games that are presented during a wagering game session. The operations can also include generating and transmitting one or more activity notification messages comprising at least an indication of the base wagering game activity to a player tracking server to cause the player tracking server to reward the base wagering game activity. The operations can further include generating and transmitting login and logout notification messages to a secondary game server to cause the secondary game server to determine secondary wagering game activity associated with one or more secondary wagering games presented during the wagering game session. The secondary wagering game activity can be used by the player tracking server to reward the secondary wagering game activity.
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公开(公告)号:US08002619B2
公开(公告)日:2011-08-23
申请号:US12160188
申请日:2007-01-05
Applicant: Mark B. Gagner , Mark C. Pace , Craig J. Sylla
Inventor: Mark B. Gagner , Mark C. Pace , Craig J. Sylla
IPC: A63F13/00
CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 , G07F17/32 , G07F17/322 , G07F17/3267
Abstract: Augmented reality wagering game systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes presenting a first set of markings on a wagering game table, where the first set of markings is associated with a basic wagering game. The method can also include detecting an event associated with the basic wagering game. In one embodiment, after detecting the event, the method calls for presenting a second set of markings on the wagering game table, where the second set of markings is associated with a bonus wagering game.
Abstract translation: 这里描述了增强现实投注游戏系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,计算机实现的方法包括在投注游戏桌上呈现第一组标记,其中第一组标记与基本投注游戏相关联。 该方法还可以包括检测与基本投注游戏相关联的事件。 在一个实施例中,在检测到事件之后,该方法要求在投注游戏表上呈现第二组标记,其中第二组标记与奖励投注游戏相关联。
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公开(公告)号:US20100304848A1
公开(公告)日:2010-12-02
申请号:US12790406
申请日:2010-05-28
Applicant: David E. Detlefsen , Shridhar P. Joshi , Mark C. Pace
Inventor: David E. Detlefsen , Shridhar P. Joshi , Mark C. Pace
CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 , G06Q30/0247 , G07F17/32 , G07F17/3227
Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises a marketing offer distribution unit to determine conditions that must be satisfied before presenting a marketing offer in the wagering game network. The marketing distribution unit can determine that the conditions have been satisfied, wherein the conditions are associated with player activities in the wagering game network. The marketing distribution unit can also invoke presentation of the marketing offer, and detect and count acceptances, by the wagering game players, of the marketing offer. The apparatus can also include a budget tracking unit to determine a current cost of the marketing offer based on the count of acceptances of the marketing offer and the monetary value of the marketing offer, and an offer modification unit configured to modify, based on the current cost, the conditions that must be satisfied before the marketing offer can be presented, and modify the monetary value of the marketing offer.
Abstract translation: 在一些实施例中,一种装置包括营销报价分配单元,用于确定在投注游戏网络中呈现营销报价之前必须满足的条件。 营销分销单位可以确定条件已经满足,其中条件与投注游戏网络中的玩家活动相关联。 营销分销单位还可以调用营销报价的呈现,并通过投注游戏玩家查看和计算营销报价的接受程度。 该装置还可以包括预算跟踪单元,其基于营销报价的接受计数和营销报价的货币价值来确定营销报价的当前成本,以及报价修改单元,其被配置为基于当前的 成本,可以呈现营销报价前必须满足的条件,并修改营销报价的货币价值。
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公开(公告)号:US20100041472A1
公开(公告)日:2010-02-18
申请号:US12513609
申请日:2007-11-09
Applicant: Mark B. Gagner , Jeremy M. Hornik , Shridhar P. Joshi , Mark C. Pace , Larry J. Pacey , Richard T. Schwartz , Alfred Thomas
Inventor: Mark B. Gagner , Jeremy M. Hornik , Shridhar P. Joshi , Mark C. Pace , Larry J. Pacey , Richard T. Schwartz , Alfred Thomas
IPC: A63F9/24
CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 , G07F17/3258
Abstract: A wagering game award system is described herein. In some embodiments, the wagering game award system detects a player identifier associated with a wagering game award system, where the wagering game award system supports a plurality of award types. The system can also determine a number of awards of a first type, wherein the number of awards are associated with the player identifier, and wherein the first type is one of the award types. The system can also detect a request to exchange some of the number of awards for awards of a second type, wherein the second type is one of the award types. The system can also submit the request.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了投注游戏奖励系统。 在一些实施例中,投注游戏奖励系统检测与投注游戏奖励系统相关联的玩家标识符,其中投注游戏奖励系统支持多种奖励类型。 系统还可以确定第一类型的许多奖励,其中奖励的数量与玩家标识符相关联,并且其中第一类型是奖励类型之一。 该系统还可以检测到交换一些第二类型的奖励的奖励的请求,其中第二类型是奖励类型之一。 系统也可以提交请求。
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公开(公告)号:US06962531B2
公开(公告)日:2005-11-08
申请号:US09782616
申请日:2001-02-12
Applicant: Mark C. Pace , Thomas W. Cook
Inventor: Mark C. Pace , Thomas W. Cook
CPC classification number: G06Q10/109
Abstract: An automated system uses a decisioning system to schedule service attendants to service events at patron locations. The decisioning system schedules the events for servicing using various factors to establish the priority of different events. Service attendants are paged by the system to inform them of a service to be provided.
Abstract translation: 自动化系统使用决策系统来安排服务人员在顾客地点进行服务活动。 决策系统使用各种因素调度服务事件,以确定不同事件的优先级。 服务人员由系统分页,通知他们提供的服务。
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公开(公告)号:US08715073B2
公开(公告)日:2014-05-06
申请号:US13123454
申请日:2009-10-09
Applicant: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju , Dale R. Buchholz , Mark B. Gagner , Damon E. Gura , Mark C. Pace , Larry J. Pacey
Inventor: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju , Dale R. Buchholz , Mark B. Gagner , Damon E. Gura , Mark C. Pace , Larry J. Pacey
IPC: G07F17/32
CPC classification number: G07F17/3227 , G07F17/32 , G07F17/323 , G07F17/3255 , G07F17/3267
Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include receiving application data provided from multiple applications on a wagering game machine. The application data can indicate needs by the multiple applications to present content on the wagering game machine. The operations can also include prioritizing the presentation of the content based on control rules that govern interoperability between the multiple applications. The operations can also include determining access rights, subscription levels, or other limitations on the multiple applications to present the content and access to each other's application data. The operations can further include presenting controls so that player accounts can modify the manner or priority of presenting the content.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了投注游戏系统及其操作。 在一些实施例中,操作可以包括接收从投注游戏机上的多个应用提供的应用数据。 应用数据可以指示多个应用程序的需求,以在投注游戏机上呈现内容。 这些操作还可以包括基于管理多个应用之间的互操作性的控制规则对内容的呈现进行优先级排序。 这些操作还可以包括确定访问权限,订阅级别或对多个应用程序的其他限制以呈现内容并访问对方的应用数据。 这些操作可以进一步包括呈现控制,使得玩家帐户可以修改呈现内容的方式或优先级。
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公开(公告)号:US20080274795A1
公开(公告)日:2008-11-06
申请号:US12096001
申请日:2006-12-15
Applicant: Jerome Carpenter , Mark C. Pace , Samuel D. Ralston , Jorge Luis Shimabukuro , Matthew Huy-Gia Phan , Jun Wang
Inventor: Jerome Carpenter , Mark C. Pace , Samuel D. Ralston , Jorge Luis Shimabukuro , Matthew Huy-Gia Phan , Jun Wang
IPC: G06F17/00
CPC classification number: G07F17/3232 , G07F17/32
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring wagering game machines in a network are described herein. In one embodiment, a method for monitoring wagering game machines in a network includes receiving, in a wagering game machine, a wager associated with a wagering game. The method can also include receiving status information associated with a peripheral device or other component of the wagering game machine and transmitting diagnostic information indicating whether the peripheral device or other component needs service, wherein the diagnostic information is based at least in part on the status information.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于监视网络中的投注游戏机的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,用于监视网络中的投注游戏机的方法包括在投注游戏机中接收与投注游戏相关联的赌注。 该方法还可以包括接收与外围设备或投注游戏机的其他组件相关联的状态信息,并发送指示外围设备或其他组件是否需要服务的诊断信息,其中该诊断信息至少部分地基于状态信息 。
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公开(公告)号:US20140228110A1
公开(公告)日:2014-08-14
申请号:US14199656
申请日:2014-03-06
Applicant: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju , Peter R. Anderson , Steven M. Campbell , Mark B. Gagner , William Hoefferle , Mark C. Pace , Chad A. Ryan , Craig J. Sylla
Inventor: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju , Peter R. Anderson , Steven M. Campbell , Mark B. Gagner , William Hoefferle , Mark C. Pace , Chad A. Ryan , Craig J. Sylla
IPC: G07F17/32
CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 , G06F21/57 , G07F17/32
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for authenticating content in wagering game machines are described herein. In one embodiment, the computer-implemented method includes authenticating a first set of wagering game files stored on a storage device of a wagering game machine. The method can also include starting a wagering game on the wagering game machine if the authentication of the first set of wagering game files is successful. The method can also include authenticating, during the wagering game, a second set of wagering game files stored on the storage device of the wagering game machine, wherein the first set of wagering game files and the second set of wagering game files are mutually exclusive. The method can also include stopping the wagering game if the authentication of the second set of wagering game files is not successful.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于在投注游戏机中验证内容的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,计算机实现的方法包括验证存储在投注游戏机的存储设备上的第一组投注游戏文件。 如果第一组投注游戏文件的认证成功,该方法还可以包括在投注游戏机上开始投注游戏。 该方法还可以包括在投注游戏期间验证存储在投注游戏机的存储设备上的第二组投注游戏文件,其中第一组投注游戏文件和第二组投注游戏文件是相互排斥的。 如果第二组投注游戏文件的认证不成功,该方法还可以包括停止投注游戏。
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