公开(公告)号：US20140162792A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14183221

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Bryan Wolf

IPC: G07F17/32

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for a method for providing a game on demand over a data network, in a gaming machine. The gaming machine sends a request message for a game application over the data network. In a network mode, the gaming machine receives outputted results from an executed game application over a streaming channel of the data network for network-based game play. During the network-based game play, the game application is downloaded over a download channel of the data network. In a local mode, the gaming machine executes the downloaded game application independent of the network-based game play. The gaming machine switches instantaneously from the network mode to the local mode for machine-based game play, including maintaining a status of the network-based game play.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种方法，装置和系统，包括计算机程序产品，在游戏机中实现和使用用于在数据网络上按需提供游戏的方法的技术。 游戏机通过数据网络发送用于游戏应用的请求消息。 在网络模式中，游戏机通过用于基于网络的游戏的数据网络的流媒体信道从被执行的游戏应用接收输出的结果。 在基于网络的游戏过程中，通过数据网络的下载频道下载游戏应用程序。 在本地模式中，游戏机独立于基于网络的游戏进行下载的游戏应用。 游戏机从网络模式瞬间切换到用于基于机器的游戏的本地模式，包括维持基于网络的游戏的状态。

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：US20130130774A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13746169

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： David C. Williams ,  Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Kurt Larsen

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3211 ,  A63F2300/66 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3216 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: Described herein is a gaming machine configured to output video data that simulates mechanical reels in a traditional mechanical slot machine. Embodiments detailed herein contribute to the emulation and perception of a mechanical machine by providing video data adaptations that each simulate a realistic visual attribute of a mechanical reel gaming machine.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的是被配置为输出在传统机械老虎机中模拟机械卷轴的视频数据的游戏机。 本文中详细描述的实施例通过提供每个模拟机械卷轴游戏机的真实视觉属性的视频数据适应来促成机械机器的仿真和感知。

公开(公告)号：US10546459B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US14183221

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Joseph R. Hedrick ,  Bryan Wolf

IPC: G07F17/32

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for a method for providing a game on demand over a data network, in a gaming machine. The gaming machine sends a request message for a game application over the data network. In a network mode, the gaming machine receives outputted results from an executed game application over a streaming channel of the data network for network-based game play. During the network-based game play, the game application is downloaded over a download channel of the data network. In a local mode, the gaming machine executes the downloaded game application independent of the network-based game play. The gaming machine switches instantaneously from the network mode to the local mode for machine-based game play, including maintaining a status of the network-based game play.

公开(公告)号：US20130102376A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

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: G07F17/34

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。