公开(公告)号：WO2010120451A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：PCT/US2010/028368

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: IGT ,  LE MAY, Steven, G. ,  NELSON, Dwayne, R.

Inventor： LE MAY, Steven, G. ,  NELSON, Dwayne, R.

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/34

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A gaming system including a number of host devices each coupled to one or more gaming machines, wherein content provided by the host device is output on the gaming machine. To output the content provided by the remote host, a host- controlled process that is authenticated by the gaming machine and executed in a secure memory location such that it is isolated from other processes executing on the gaming machine may be utilized. The host-controlled processes may be decoupled from the process used to execute the game of chance played on the gaming machine such that the content output by the host-controlled process does not alter the play of game of chance.

Abstract translation: 一种包括多个主机设备的游戏系统，每个主机设备耦合到一个或多个游戏机，其中主机设备提供的内容在游戏机上输出。 为了输出由远程主机提供的内容，可以使用由游戏机认证并在安全存储器位置中执行以便与游戏机上执行的其他进程隔离的主机控制进程。 主机控制的进程可以与用于执行在游戏机上玩的机会游戏的过程分离，使得由主机控制的进程输出的内容不会改变机会游戏的游戏。

公开(公告)号：WO2010114576A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：PCT/US2009/057354

申请日：2009-09-17

Applicant: IGT ,  MATTICE, Harold, E. ,  HARRIS, Roger, William ,  MOSER, Timothy, W. ,  SCHNEIDER, Richard, J.

Inventor： MATTICE, Harold, E. ,  HARRIS, Roger, William ,  MOSER, Timothy, W. ,  SCHNEIDER, Richard, J.

IPC: G06K19/07 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for implementing wireless communications among devices in a wager-based gaming environment which may include at least one portable electronic smart card device and/or at least one electronic wagering token. Some aspects relate to periodically engaging in wireless communications between a portable electronic smart card device and a plurality of electronic wagering tokens. Some aspects relate to performing tracking of electronic wagering tokens which are detected as being within possession or control of a patron during various events such as, for example: a patron entering an authorized gaming region of the live casino gaming environment, a patron exiting an authorized gaming region of the live casino gaming environment, a patron initiating start of a gaming session at a gaming device or gaming table of the live casino gaming environment, a patron being detected as being within a predefined proximity to the gaming device or gaming table of the live casino gaming environment, an event relating to the closing of the gaming session, the location of the patron being detected as no longer being within the predefined proximity to the gaming device or gaming table, etc. Some aspects relate to determining an identity of a patron whose presence is detected at the live casino gaming environment. Some aspects relate to detecting and identifying electronic wagering tokens which are within possession or control of the patron of the live casino gaming environment during at least one time interval. Some aspects relate to generating, in response to detecting and identifying a presence of a electronic wagering token which is determined to be within possession or control of the patron, token-owner association information which includes information relating to a ownership association between the patron and the electronic wagering token.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在基于赌注的游戏环境中的设备之间实现无线通信的各种技术，其可以包括至少一个便携式电子智能卡设备和/或至少一个电子投注令牌。 一些方面涉及周期性地参与便携式电子智能卡设备和多个电子投注令牌之间的无线通信。 一些方面涉及执行跟踪电子赌注令牌，这些令牌被检测为在各种事件期间拥有或控制顾客，例如：顾客进入现场赌场游戏环境的授权游戏区域，退出授权的顾客 活动娱乐场游戏环境的游戏区域，顾客在游戏设备或游戏娱乐场游戏环境的游戏桌面上启动游戏会话的开始，被检测为在预定义的邻近游戏设备或游戏桌的游戏桌 活动赌场游戏环境，与游戏会话关闭有关的事件，顾客的位置被检测为不再位于与游戏设备或游戏桌等的预定接近度内。某些方面涉及确定 顾客在现场赌场游戏环境中可以发现自己的存在。 一些方面涉及在至少一个时间间隔内检测和识别在现场娱乐场游戏环境的顾客拥有或控制下的电子赌注令牌。 一些方面涉及产生响应于检测和识别被确定为属于管理者或控制权的顾客的电子投注令牌的存在，令牌所有者关联信息包括与顾客和所述顾客之间的所有权关联有关的信息 电子赌注。

公开(公告)号：WO2009140352A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：PCT/US2009/043741

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: QUALCOMM MEMS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  BITA, Ion ,  XU, Gang

Inventor： BITA, Ion ,  XU, Gang

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0076 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for illuminating a display. In certain embodiments, the illumination apparatus includes a light guide that receives light from a light generator along an edge of the light guide and directs the received light via light extractor features (e.g., grooves) towards a display. The light guide includes at least two sets of light extractor features that are rotated with respect to each other so as to reduce a shadowing effect on the display when the display is viewed from within a specific range of viewing angles. In further embodiments, the spacing or orientation of each or one of the extractor feature sets may also be adjusted so that other visual artifacts, such as a Moiré effect, are reduced.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于照亮显示器的装置和方法。 在某些实施例中，照明设备包括光导，其沿着光导的边缘接收来自光发生器的光，并且通过光提取器特征（例如，凹槽）将接收的光引向显示器。 导光体包括相对于彼此旋转的至少两组光提取器特征，以便当在特定视角范围内观看显示器时，减少对显示器的阴影效果。 在另外的实施例中，还可以调整提取器特征集中的每个或一个的间隔或取向，使得减少诸如莫尔效应的其它视觉伪像。

公开(公告)号：WO2009058743A2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2008/081375

申请日：2008-10-27

Applicant: IGT ,  PAYKIN, Bronislav ,  WOLF, Bryan, D.

Inventor： PAYKIN, Bronislav ,  WOLF, Bryan, D.

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G06F21/125 ,  G06F2221/2109 ,  G06F2221/2143 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A base encryption method may be applied to plain data to form base encrypted data. An installation encryption method may be applied to the base encryption data to provide encrypted installation data. During installation, the encrypted installation data are encrypted to form encrypted storage data for storage on a storage medium such as a hard drive. Preferably, the data are not fully decrypted at any stage of the installation process. The host CPU may be minimally involved (or not involved) in the encryption/decryption process. Some embodiments provide a logic seal (a/k/a a "tell-tale circuit") that monitors access to a machine. In some such implementations, an encryption/decryption key may be stored in the logic seal. When the logic seal is broken, countermeasures may be taken, e.g., at least some data may be deleted. For example, one or more cryptographic keys may be erased.

Abstract translation: 基本加密方法可以应用于普通数据以形成基本加密数据。 可以将安装加密方法应用于基本加密数据以提供加密的安装数据。 在安装期间，加密的安装数据被加密以形成用于存储在诸如硬盘驱动器的存储介质上的加密存储数据。 优选地，数据在安装过程的任何阶段都未被完全解密。 在加密/解密过程中，主机CPU可能最少涉及（或不涉及）主机CPU。 一些实施例提供了监视对机器的访问的逻辑密封（a / k / a“告示电路”）。 在一些这样的实现中，加密/解密密钥可以存储在逻辑密封中。 当逻辑密封件被破坏时，可以采取对策，例如，可以删除至少一些数据。 例如，可以擦除一个或多个加密密钥。

公开(公告)号：WO2009039029A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：PCT/US2008/076080

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: IGT ,  COLEMAN, James ,  MEYER, Adam M. ,  WOLF, Bryan D. ,  SAFFARI, M. Ali ,  BANSEMER, Mark

Inventor： COLEMAN, James ,  MEYER, Adam M. ,  WOLF, Bryan D. ,  SAFFARI, M. Ali ,  BANSEMER, Mark

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/329 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3258 ,  G07F17/3286

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for enhanced bingo play, particularly multi-card play. Multi-card bingo patterns can provide low hit probabilities and correspondingly high payouts, even if the underlying bingo cards have relatively few spots. Some multi-card patterns can only be hit one way. "Wild" bingo balls, which may be placed on any available spot on a bingo card, are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供方法和设备用于增强宾果游戏，特别是多卡播放。 多卡宾果模式可以提供低命中概率和相应的高支付率，即使底层宾果卡具有相对较少的点。 一些多卡模式只能以一种方式命中。 还可以提供“野生”宾果球，可以放置在宾果卡上的任何可用位置上。

公开(公告)号：WO2009029372A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2008/071582

申请日：2008-07-30

Applicant: IGT ,  BROSNAN, William, R. ,  WOLF, Bryan, D. ,  MORRO, Stephen, W. ,  MCCREARY, Terrence, Lee ,  SAFFARI, M., Ali ,  CHAMBERLAIN, John, W.

Inventor： BROSNAN, William, R. ,  WOLF, Bryan, D. ,  MORRO, Stephen, W. ,  MCCREARY, Terrence, Lee ,  SAFFARI, M., Ali ,  CHAMBERLAIN, John, W.

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G07D11/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  Y10T436/106664

Abstract: A gaming machine connected in a gaming network or operating as a standalone machine, is capable of accepting two or more currencies for wager game play. The machine operates internally using a native monetary type and converts non-monetary bills to native amounts in the form of restricted or cashable credits. The multiple currency capability of the machine is utilized to encourage the use of restricted credits by adjusting conversion rates, payback tables, and the like. These features, combined with the use of restricted credits, also enable ways to monitor abuse and illegal activity on the gaming machine and implement ways to limit losses by a player. Certain post-conversion processes are used to ensure that the player is returned non-converted amounts. The gaming machine has additional hard and soft meters to process multiple monetary types.

Abstract translation: 连接在游戏网络中或作为独立机器运行的游戏机能够接受用于下注游戏的两种或多种货币。 该机器使用本地货币类型在内部运作，并将非货币性票据转换为限制性或可兑现信贷形式的本地金额。 利用机器的多币种功能，通过调整转换率，回收表等来鼓励使用限制信用。 这些功能与使用受限制的信用相结合，也能够监控游戏机的滥用和非法活动，并实施方式来限制玩家的损失。 使用某些后转换过程来确保玩家返回未转换的金额。 游戏机具有额外的硬和软米来处理多种货币类型。

公开(公告)号：WO2009009269A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：PCT/US2008/067543

申请日：2008-06-19

Applicant: IGT ,  GRAHAM, Jacob ,  SCHLOTTMANN, Gregory, A. ,  LEMAY, Steven, G. ,  ROWE, Richard, E.

Inventor： GRAHAM, Jacob ,  SCHLOTTMANN, Gregory, A. ,  LEMAY, Steven, G. ,  ROWE, Richard, E.

IPC: G07F17/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  A63F2300/534 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3223 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A wager gaming machine may be configured not only to provide wagering games, but also to communicate with one or more hosts that can provide information and/or services pertaining to local wager gaming events, including but not limited to local tournaments, local restaurants, local messages (e.g., messages from other players in the gaming establishment), local social events, local sporting events, local dating opportunities, etc. Other hosts may provide information and/or services pertaining to business or finance (e.g., stock quotes), sports, news, weather, etc. Processes for conveying audio, video, etc., from host devices may be separate from processes used to control wager game presentations. At least some such processes may be able to output an associated "skin" on a video system of the wager gaming machine. These processes may involve providing one or more "widgets." In some preferred implementations, at least a threshold level of one or more wager gaming machine resources will be made available to wager game presentations and related functions.

Abstract translation: 投注游戏机不仅可以被配置成不仅可以提供投注游戏，而且还可以与一个或多个主机通信，该主机可以提供与本地下注游戏事件相关的信息和/或服务，包括但不限于本地比赛，本地餐馆，本地 消息（例如，游戏机构中其他玩家的消息），当地社交活动，当地体育赛事，当地交友机会等。其他主办方可提供有关商业或金融（例如股票报价），体育运动的信息和/或服务 ，新闻，天气等。从主机设备传送音频，视频等的过程可能与用于控制下注游戏演示的进程分开。 至少一些这样的过程可能能够在下注游戏机的视频系统上输出相关联的“皮肤”。 这些过程可能涉及提供一个或多个“小部件”。 在一些优选实施方式中，至少一个或多个下注游戏机资源的阈值水平将被用于下注游戏演示和相关功能。

公开(公告)号：WO2009002651A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-31

申请号：PCT/US2008/065124

申请日：2008-05-29

Applicant: IGT ,  ROWE, Richard, E. ,  PENNINGTON, Richard ,  OBERBERGER, Michael, M.

Inventor： ROWE, Richard, E. ,  PENNINGTON, Richard ,  OBERBERGER, Michael, M.

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3253 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: Some preferred implementations of the invention provide a kiosk that can read a cashless instrument, determine one or more corresponding items of merchandise for which the cashless instrument may be redeemed and provide the corresponding item(s) of merchandise. The cashless instrument may be, for example, an ordinary "cash out" ticket, a ticket formed according to the invention, a player loyalty instrument, etc. Some implementations of the invention provide EGMs configured to issue cashless instruments that may be exchanged for various types of merchandise. The cashless instruments may be, for example, encoded tickets. Some implementations provide EGMs configured for encoding a prize code that indicates a corresponding item of merchandise for which the cashless instrument may be redeemed. However, a cashless instrument may or may not indicate a prize code. If a cashless instrument includes a prize code, the prize code may or may not be indicated in human-readable form.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些优选实施例提供了一种可以读取无现金仪器的信息亭，确定可兑换无现金工具的商品的一个或多个相应商品，并提供相应的商品。 无现金工具可以是例如普通的“现金出票”票，根据本发明形成的票，玩家忠诚度仪器等。本发明的一些实施方案提供了配置用于发行可兑换为各种各样的无现金工具的EGM 商品种类。 无现金乐器可以是例如编码票。 一些实施方式提供了配置用于编码奖品代码的EGM，该奖品代码指示可兑换无现金工具的相应商品项目。 然而，无现金工具可能会或可能不会指示奖品代码。 如果无现金工具包含奖品代码，则奖品代码可能以或可能不以人类可读的形式表示。

公开(公告)号：WO2008103531A2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：PCT/US2008/052432

申请日：2008-01-30

Applicant: IGT ,  ROWE, Richard, E. ,  MATTHEWS, Thomas, J. ,  GOODSELL, Diana ,  FLINT, Pat Lee ,  GOHRING, Gene ,  JEMMING, Lisa Ann ,  PREISACH, Michael ,  CLEERMAN, Caryn

Inventor： ROWE, Richard, E. ,  MATTHEWS, Thomas, J. ,  GOODSELL, Diana ,  FLINT, Pat Lee ,  GOHRING, Gene ,  JEMMING, Lisa Ann ,  PREISACH, Michael ,  CLEERMAN, Caryn

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/32

Abstract: Some implementations of the invention allow patrons to earn a "collectible" during the course of playing a wagering game. A collectible (and/or a hierarchy of collectibles) may be associated with a particular casino. While playing a game, a player may have options to redeem one or more collectibles. In some such implementations, a collectible may activate special game features, such as a special bonus round, a higher paytable for a defined period of time, or other features described in detail herein. A collectible may persist after a gaming session is completed. Some implementations of the invention provide persistent collectibles only for patrons who are members of a player loyalty program. However, other implementations of the invention provide persistent collectibles even for patrons who are not members of a player loyalty program.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施方式允许顾客在玩投注游戏的过程中赚取“收藏者”。 收藏品（和/或收藏品的层次结构）可能与特定的赌场相关联。 在玩游戏时，玩家可能有选择赎回一个或多个收藏品。 在一些这样的实现中，可收集的可以激活特定的游戏特征，例如特殊奖励轮，在定义的时间段内的更高的付费表，或者在此详细描述的其它特征。 游戏会话完成后，收藏者可能会持续存在。 本发明的一些实施方案仅为作为玩家忠诚度计划的成员的顾客提供持久的收藏品。 然而，本发明的其他实施方式即使对于不是玩家忠诚度计划成员的顾客也提供持久的收藏品。

公开(公告)号：WO2008030781A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2007/077453

申请日：2007-08-31

Applicant: IGT ,  UNDERDAHL, Brian ,  NGUYEN, Binh ,  HUNGATE, Yuliya ,  LEMAY, Steven G.

Inventor： UNDERDAHL, Brian ,  NGUYEN, Binh ,  HUNGATE, Yuliya ,  LEMAY, Steven G.

IPC: G07F17/32

Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for forming displays and creating environments in a casino. Some implementations of the invention provide configurable gaming machine skins, which may be formed from electronic paper or the like. Casino environments may be created in accordance with a game theme and/or to indicate a group of players. The environment may include configurable surfaces of gaming machines and/or nearby surfaces, such as walls, floors and ceilings. Projected light and/or an audio system may be used to enhance the immersive and dynamic environment. Preferably, some or all of these features may be changed automatically when a game theme changes.