Patents Assigned to VideoB Holdings Limited
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Patent number: 9089774Abstract: Methods of controlling migration to new version game code during an active game session are disclosed. In an embodiment, new version game code is received at a game server. In response to receipt of a game request from a gaming client at a gaming server, the current version code an active game session is employing is determined. The active gaming session is migrated to the new version code if the new version code is compatible. The migration to be performed is controlled by a reconnect if the new version code contains a new sub-component related to the client. Also, related gaming servers, gaming systems, methods of controlling game code updates in gaming systems, and game version distribution controllers are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: VideoB Holdings LimitedInventors: Henrik Kniberg, Jens Gustav Nilsson, Peter Vincent, Ulf Abrink, Sven Hakan Andersson
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Patent number: 8968098Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a player to participate in a live online game via a landbased gaming terminal. A game manager is playing the game while being captured for example by a video camera. A player participates in the game through using the landbased gaming terminal, which presents the image stream and lets the player make selections and perform actions for participating in the game.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Videob Holdings LimitedInventor: Sagi Harari
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Patent number: 8469798Abstract: There is provided a computerized gaming system operable in a landbased gaming mode controlled by a landbased gaming control unit and in an on-line gaming mode controlled by an on-line gaming control unit operating independently of the landbased gaming control unit, and a method of operating thereof. The method comprises obtaining by the landbased gaming control unit an information related to a player, the information indicative, at least, of said player's balance with regard to the landbased gaming mode. The method further comprises, responsive to the player's switching from the landbased gaming mode to on-line gaming mode, electronically communicating the most updated information indicative, at least, of said player's balance with regard to the landbased gaming mode from the landbased control unit to the on-line control unit controlling the on-line gaming mode, thereby enabling said player to participate in the on-line playing mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Videob Holdings LimitedInventor: Sagi Harari
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Patent number: 8444145Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a user interface and a wrist support and hand grip. The wrist support and hand grip are useable in a first position while griping the hand grip, and in a second position while gripping the wrist support, while facilitating manipulation of one or more input devices at either position.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Videob Holdings LimitedInventor: Peter Cercone
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Publication number: 20120270656Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a user interface and a wrist support and hand grip. The wrist support and hand grip are useable in a first position while griping the hand grip, and in a second position while gripping the wrist support, while facilitating manipulation of one or more input devices at either position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2009Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: VIDEOB HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Peter Cercone
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Publication number: 20120244943Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a player to participate in a live online game via a landbased gaming terminal. A game manager is playing the game while being captured for example by a video camera. A player participates in the game through using the landbased gaming terminal, which presents the image stream and lets the player make selections and perform actions for participating in the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: VIDEOB HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Sagi HARARI
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Publication number: 20100203956Abstract: A method of converting a landbased gaming machine prize or balance comprising a sum, to on-line gaming environment credit, including the steps of: receiving a landbased gaming wining document or balance indication from a player; determining at least one alternative for converting at least a part of the sum of the landbased gaming machine prize or the landbased gaming machine positive balance to an on-line gaming credit, valid for use in an on-line gaming application of at least one on-line gaming provider; receiving an accepted offer from the player for the at least one alternative; providing the player with at least one credit indication according to said accepted offer; and updating the on-line gaming provider with the accepted offer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: VIDEOB HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Sagi HARARI
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Publication number: 20100075734Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling multiple players to participate in an online game in a landbased gaming terminal. Each player is associated with a color or a pattern, by selecting the color or pattern using for example buttons on the screen. The player deposits money, places a wager, and chooses a number or color to bet on using his or her unique color. Once the game is activated, the terminal determines for each player his or her balance and winning according to the result of the game. Each player can individually cash his or her balance, or all players can cash their balances at once.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2007Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: VIDEOB HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Sagi Harari, Silver Teigar
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Publication number: 20090325716Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a player to participate in a live online game via a landbased gaming terminal. A game manager is playing the game while being captured for example by a video camera. A player participates in the game through using the landbased gaming terminal, which presents the image stream and lets the player make selections and perform actions for participating in the game.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2006Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: VIDEOB HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Sagi Harari
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Publication number: 20090286596Abstract: An apparatus for combining in a common jackpot one or more landbased gaming terminal with one or more online gaming stations. This arrangement increases the attraction of both types of gaming devices, while keeping the operator's risk limited to a seed amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2006Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: VideoB Holdings LimitedInventor: Sagi Harari