公开(公告)号：US20140051502A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13938907

申请日：2013-07-10

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  A63F2300/50 ,  A63F2300/516 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  A63F2300/5513 ,  A63F2300/556 ,  A63F2300/5593 ,  A63F2300/61 ,  A63F2300/636 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3251

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, an identifier may be received from a first gaming unit, wherein the identifier is associated with a tournament game card, wherein the tournament game card is provided to a player in response to paying a fee. Whether the identifier received from the first gaming unit is authentic may be determined. A duration the player may play in a tournament may be determined based on the identifier, and the first gaming unit may be enabled for play in the tournament for the duration if the identifier is authentic. A tournament score of the player may be received, and a winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined. Data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated if the winning player of the tournament is determined.

Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的一个实施例中，可以从第一游戏单元接收标识符，其中标识符与比赛游戏卡相关联，其中根据支付费用将比赛游戏卡提供给玩家。 可以确定从第一游戏单元接收到的标识符是否可信。 玩家可以在比赛中玩的持续时间可以基于标识符来确定，并且如果标识符是真实的，则可以在比赛中使得第一游戏单元能够持续玩游戏。 可以接收到玩家的比赛得分，并且可以确定比赛的胜利者（如果有的话）。 如果确定了比赛的获胜者，则可以产生指示给予获胜者的奖励值的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140038681A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US14044473

申请日：2013-10-02

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Binh T. Nguyen

IPC: A63F1/06

CPC classification number: A63F1/06 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: A gaming device which includes a plurality of sets of interactive player-selectable symbols which are sequentially offered to a player during a game played upon the gaming device. The player may select one or more of the player-selectable symbols to be added to one or more sets of symbols which were initially provided to the player.

Abstract translation: 一种游戏装置，其包括多个交互式玩家可选择符号集合，其在游戏装置上播放的游戏期间被顺序地提供给玩家。 播放器可以选择要添加到最初提供给播放器的一组或多组符号中的一个或多个播放器可选择符号。

公开(公告)号：US20140011571A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14023034

申请日：2013-09-10

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay Roper ,  Cara Iddings ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: One or more instances of a bonus game (e.g., Class II games such as Bingo games) may be provided to players of another wagering game (e.g., a Class III game such as a slot game, a poker game, etc.). Some implementations of the invention allow players to exchange indicia of credit (e.g., money, game credits, or player loyalty points) for bonus opportunities. For example, players may be able to purchase one or more Bingo cards for Bingo bonus games. Some implementations award bonus opportunities to players based on wager levels, game results, a player's level in a player loyalty program and/or other criteria.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个奖励游戏的实例（例如诸如宾果游戏等的II类游戏）可以被提供给另一个投注游戏的玩家（例如，诸如老虎机游戏，扑克游戏等的III类游戏）。 本发明的一些实施方式允许玩家交换信用标记（例如，钱，游戏信用或玩家忠诚点）以获得奖励机会。 例如，玩家可能能够为Bingo奖金游戏购买一个或多个宾果牌。 一些实施根据下注级别，游戏结果，玩家在玩家忠诚度计划中的水平和/或其他标准来为玩家奖励机会。

公开(公告)号：US20160314660A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：US15197238

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3276 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/35 ,  A63F2300/409 ,  A63F2300/50 ,  A63F2300/516 ,  A63F2300/532 ,  A63F2300/5513 ,  A63F2300/556 ,  A63F2300/5593 ,  A63F2300/61 ,  A63F2300/636 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3251

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, an identifier may be received from a first gaming unit, wherein the identifier is associated with a tournament game card, wherein the tournament game card is provided to a player in response to paying a fee. Whether the identifier received from the first gaming unit is authentic may be determined. A duration the player may play in a tournament may be determined based on the identifier, and the first gaming unit may be enabled for play in the tournament for the duration if the identifier is authentic. A tournament score of the player may be received, and a winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined. Data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated if the winning player of the tournament is determined.

Abstract translation: 在游戏方法的一个实施例中，可以从第一游戏单元接收标识符，其中标识符与比赛游戏卡相关联，其中根据支付费用将比赛游戏卡提供给玩家。 可以确定从第一游戏单元接收到的标识符是否可信。 玩家可以在比赛中玩的持续时间可以基于标识符来确定，并且如果标识符是真实的，则可以在比赛中使得第一游戏单元能够持续玩游戏。 可以接收到玩家的比赛得分，并且可以确定比赛的胜利者（如果有的话）。 如果确定了比赛的获胜者，则可以产生指示给予获胜者的奖励值的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140135116A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14160042

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  James Stockdale ,  David MUIR

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A method of connecting a wireless device to an electronic gaming machine is described. The method includes broadcasting, though a wireless transceiver of the gaming machine, a discovery message to wireless communication devices within a broadcast range of the wireless transceiver. The method further includes receiving, at the wireless transceiver, a response message from the wireless device. The method includes establishing, by the gaming machine, a wireless connection between the wireless device and the gaming machine. The method further includes requesting, by the gaming machine, a player identification and player preferences of a user of the wireless device. The method includes receiving, from the wireless device, the player identification and player preferences of the user. The method further includes broadcasting, through the wireless transceiver, an audio message customized for the user to the wireless device.

Abstract translation: 描述了将无线设备连接到电子游戏机的方法。 该方法包括通过游戏机的无线收发器向无线收发器的广播范围内的无线通信设备广播发现消息。 该方法还包括在无线收发器处接收来自无线设备的响应消息。 该方法包括由游戏机建立无线设备和游戏机之间的无线连接。 该方法还包括由游戏机请求无线设备的用户的玩家识别和玩家偏好。 该方法包括从无线设备接收用户的玩家识别和玩家偏好。 该方法还包括通过无线收发器将为用户定制的音频消息广播到无线设备。

公开(公告)号：US10235841B2

公开(公告)日：2019-03-19

申请号：US15197238

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F13/30 ,  A63F13/35

Abstract: In an embodiment of a gaming method, an identifier may be received from a first gaming unit, wherein the identifier is associated with a tournament game card, wherein the tournament game card is provided to a player in response to paying a fee. Whether the identifier received from the first gaming unit is authentic may be determined. A duration the player may play in a tournament may be determined based on the identifier, and the first gaming unit may be enabled for play in the tournament for the duration if the identifier is authentic. A tournament score of the player may be received, and a winning player of the tournament, if any, may be determined. Data indicative of a value payout to be awarded to the winning player may be generated if the winning player of the tournament is determined.

公开(公告)号：US09824534B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-21

申请号：US14160042

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen ,  James Stockdale ,  David Muir

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A method of connecting a wireless device to an electronic gaming machine is described. The method includes broadcasting, though a wireless transceiver of the gaming machine, a discovery message to wireless communication devices within a broadcast range of the wireless transceiver. The method further includes receiving, at the wireless transceiver, a response message from the wireless device. The method includes establishing, by the gaming machine, a wireless connection between the wireless device and the gaming machine. The method further includes requesting, by the gaming machine, a player identification and player preferences of a user of the wireless device. The method includes receiving, from the wireless device, the player identification and player preferences of the user. The method further includes broadcasting, through the wireless transceiver, an audio message customized for the user to the wireless device.

公开(公告)号：US09311772B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US14101098

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, a user may navigate through the game service interface and supply information required to obtain a game service. Types of interfaces provided with the gaming machine include a jackpot interface for displaying one or more jackpots selected by the player or one or more jackpots that the player is eligible to win.

公开(公告)号：US09129488B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13683747

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Craig A. Paulsen ,  Chauncey W. Griswold ,  Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Richard L. Wilder ,  Harold E. Mattice

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/3202 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3216

Abstract: A gaming machine reel having a motor capable of rotating the reel operatively coupled to a controller to control a reel rotation speed, a support mechanism coupled to the motor having an outer circumferential region, a rotatable display mounted on the outer circumferential region operable to rotate about an axis of the reel. The rotatable display may be used to display game play indicia utilized in a wager-based game of chance. A game controller coupled to the rotatable display may be configured to determine a portion of the rotatable display that is visible through a viewing window on the gaming machine at a particular, determine pixel locations associated with the visible portions and map visual content to the visible portions as a function of time while the rotatable display is rotating.

Abstract translation: 一种具有电动机的游戏机卷轴，所述马达能够使所述卷轴可操作地耦合到控制器以控制卷轴旋转速度;耦合到具有外圆周区域的所述马达的支撑机构，安装在所述外圆周区域上的可旋转显示器， 卷轴的轴线。 可旋转显示器可以用于显示在基于赌注的游戏中使用的游戏游戏标记。 耦合到可旋转显示器的游戏控制器可以被配置为确定通过游戏机上的观察窗口可视的可旋转显示器的一部分，确定与可见部分相关联的像素位置，并将视觉内容映射到可见部分 作为可旋转显示器旋转的时间的函数。

公开(公告)号：US20140094292A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14101098

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Craig A. Paulsen

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, a user may navigate through the game service interface and supply information required to obtain a game service. Types of interfaces provided with the gaming machine include a jackpot interface for displaying one or more jackpots selected by the player or one or more jackpots that the player is eligible to win.

Abstract translation: 所公开的玩家跟踪单元提供具有集成到触摸屏传感器组件中的触摸屏控制器的触摸屏显示。 可以在触摸屏显示器上呈现游戏服务接口，允许用户获得一个或多个游戏服务。 利用触摸屏传感器，用户可以浏览游戏服务界面并提供获得游戏服务所需的信息。 与游戏机一起提供的接口的类型包括用于显示玩家选择的一个或多个累积奖金或玩家有资格获胜的一个或多个累积奖金的累积奖池界面。