Patents Examined by Ryan Hsu
  • Patent number: 11341806
    Abstract: A gaming cabinet is described that includes a base section and a replaceable topper. The base section including a controller module and a computer module. The controller module including a plurality of connectors. The base section having an upper section and a lower section. The upper section including an interactive display and one or more buttons configured to enable a player to interact with the two or more games at least partially displayed on the display. The replaceable topper being configured to connect to the base section. The replaceable topper including electronics configured to enable an aspect of a first game among the two or more games to be played and including a plurality of connectors configured to mate with the plurality of connectors of the base section, wherein replacement of the replaceable topper enables a second game among the two or more games to be played.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: INTERBLOCK D.D.
    Inventor: Joze Pececnik
  • Patent number: 11331569
    Abstract: To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, a program, and an information storage medium that make it possible to reproduce vibration of a controller according to conditions of execution of a program. A play time vibration control section (44) performs control to vibrate a controller according to conditions of execution of a program. A capture control section (46) performs control to capture a moving image showing executed contents of the program. An associating section (48) associates vibration information indicating a vibration of the controller with at least part of the captured moving image, the at least part of the captured moving image being associated with an image displayed on a display section in timing in which the controller is controlled to vibrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC.
    Inventor: Masaaki Sakata
  • Patent number: 11335159
    Abstract: A roulette system provides an enhanced gaming experience with: a) a wheel assembly of a bowl accommodating a roulette ball and an inner diameter of the wheel assembly; b) raised deflection elements are disposed within an annular lower track; and c) at least 37 randomly numbered receptors are on the wheel. Attached to the wheel assembly above the upper track is a panel of multicolor light elements with a direction of light emission of individual light emitting elements in the light panel oriented to direct emitted light towards the receptors, the panel circumscribing the bowl and providing at least two different color light elements. At least some of the multicolor light emitting elements varying individual light intensity of individual ones of the multicolor light emitting elements to variably color the wheel assembly. An audio system also replicates gaming sounds of roulette.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: INTERBLOCK D.D.
    Inventor: Joze Pececnik
  • Patent number: 11285378
    Abstract: A business-simulation board game kit and/or associated computer systems allow users to play a business-simulation board game simulating a business and/or economy comprising multiple business segments. A board game kit comprises multiple collections of playing pieces, a game board, game currency pieces, and game-specific dice. Each player's collection of playing pieces comprises playing pieces representing business segments. Each playing piece represents one business segment, and a business segment is represented by multiple playing pieces. The game board defines a grid of game board areas arranged along one axis by business complexity and along another axis by value. Players place, move and remove playing pieces to/from the board during expansion, restructuring, and conclusion game phases. An alignment of a player's playing pieces along the board yields a game currency bonus for the player. Industry- and/or scenario-specific transparent scenario layers may be added to the board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Cristian Mitreanu
  • Patent number: 11253784
    Abstract: A terminal device includes a timer that can count a time in a virtual game, a memory that stores item information regarding a special item associated with player identification information identifying a player and a time limit in which the virtual game is executable, and a processor that performs processing for starting counting of an execution time of the virtual game on the basis of the timer when receiving an instruction input of start of the virtual game via the input interface, stopping the counting of the execution time when receiving an instruction input for the special item by the player via the input interface, resuming the counting of the execution time when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the virtual game, and terminating the virtual game when the execution time reaches the time limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Kazuki Morishita
  • Patent number: 11257332
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed that comprises a game controller that includes at least one processor and at least one memory device that are operably connected. The memory device(s) store computer-readable instructions for controlling the at least one processor to cause prize indicia to be displayed, each prize indicium corresponding to a spot prize awardable to a player, and cause a symbol array to be selected and displayed such that the symbol array and the prize indicia move relative to each other. The instructions also control the processor to select at least one spot prize corresponding to at least one prize indicium, determine at least one prize symbol to be added to the symbol array, corresponding to the respective selected at least one spot prize, and allocate a Wild function to the at least one added prize symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Colin Fong
  • Patent number: 11241616
    Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for conserving power on an electronic device. For instance, at given time intervals, the electronic device may be sending input data to a network device and receiving audio data from the network device. The electronic device may then use one or more techniques to determine when to switch from operating in a first mode, where the electronic device sends and/or receives the data, to operating in a second mode, where the electronic device ceases sending and/or receiving the data. For example, the electronic device may make the determination based on an amount of data stored in a buffer, whether the electronic device receives data, using data received from the network device, and/or the like. Based on the determination, the electronic device may switch to the second mode in order to conserve power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi Ichapurapu, Sameet Ramakrishnan, Evan Fletcher Dougal, Brian Fisher, Junwu Luo, Sean Hajizadeh
  • Patent number: 11238697
    Abstract: Systems and methods for assisting game play and wagering are provided. A game assistant system may provide a user with advice on game play or wagering for casino games such as blackjack, roulette, poker, craps, slots, or baccarat. The game assistant may also provide a user with advice on wagering events (e.g., horse racing, etc.) or on other games (e.g., backgammon, chess, etc.). The information provided by the game and wagering assistant during game play or a wagering event may allow a user to minimize losses or the statistical advantage of a casino or game provider. The game and wagering assistant system may also allow a user to allocate a particular amount of money for wagering on games or events, and allow the user to control the rate at which the money is expended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy H. Heaton, Howard W. Lutnick
  • Patent number: 11217066
    Abstract: A described gaming system implements an arrangement wherein, as part of a first base game instance, a gaming device is caused to include, at a first symbol position of a symbol array to be implemented by a gaming device, a first Wild symbol at a first symbol position on a reel of a plurality of reels; and, as part of a second base game instance following the first game instance, a modification of the reel of the plurality of reels is performed to move the first Wild symbol into a second symbol position different than the first symbol position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Natalie Bryant, Philip Seifert, Nicole Hedley, Ronald Dy, Doanh Dang, Oliver Crispino
  • Patent number: 11217065
    Abstract: Certain embodiments involve a system comprising at least one processor; and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the at least one processor cause the at least one processor to: cause a first symbol array to be selected and displayed on at least one display in a display area, the first symbol array including a plurality of selected symbols from each reel of a plurality of reels at respective symbol locations of the display area; add at least one first Wild symbol to the display; cause a second symbol array to be selected and displayed on the at least one display in the display area, the second symbol array including a plurality of selected symbols from each reel at the respective symbol locations of the display area; add at least one second Wild symbol to the display; and move the at least one first Wild symbol relative to the display area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Natalie Bryant, Philip Seifert, Nicole Hedley, Ronald Dy, Doanh Dang, Oliver Crispino
  • Patent number: 11195385
    Abstract: The method of awarding a bonus includes executing a game so as to define a combination (Step S2); ascertaining if the combination falls within a predefined sub-set of combinations (Step S3), and, if so, setting the combination as a target combination (Step S4). Once a target combination has been set, further games are executed (Step S5), each of which defines a further combination. If the further combination bears a predefined relationship to the target combination (Step S6) then bonus is awarded (Step S7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Angelo Palmisano
  • Patent number: 11189130
    Abstract: A security support device installed within or affixed to an electronic gaming machine includes at least one network interface configured to inspect network traffic being generated by one or more components of the electronic gaming machine. The security support device also includes a security support component configured to receive network packets from the at least one network interface, the network packets are transmitted between a game controller of the electronic gaming machine and one of the external server, extract one or more components of operational data from the network packets, the operational data related to the operation of the electronic gaming machine, detect fraudulent player conduct based on the one or more components of operational data, and generate a security alert in response to the detected fraudulent player conduct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Nimish Purohit, Rex Carlson, Angelo Joseph Palmisano, Kristofor Jacobson
  • Patent number: 11185783
    Abstract: A server may determine a client device type from an identifier and generate a user interface configuration profile for the client device using the client device type. The client device can use the profile to configure a first user interface to provide inputs for a software title emulated by the server. The software title is configured for use with a device having a second user interface. The server sends the profile to the client device and emulates the software title with inputs received from the client device. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventor: Takayuki Kazama
  • Patent number: 11170604
    Abstract: Gaming machines with that may provide non-orthogonally arranged patterns of reels are disclosed. Such reel arrangements may exhibit highest-order N-fold radial symmetry where N=3 or N?5, and may feature groups of radially arrayed paylines. Due to the radial symmetry exhibited by such reel layouts or arrangements, a large number of paylines may be provided—far more than may feasibly be implemented on traditional, quadrilateral-format slot machines. Some implementations of such gaming machines discussed herein may feature additional features, such as the ability to rotate, flip, or otherwise transform reel stops to enable award enhancements or other rewards and/or complete winning patterns along paylines of the gaming machines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: David C. Little
  • Patent number: 11167210
    Abstract: A vibration signal for vibrating a vibration apparatus is generated, and data obtained by encoding amplitude modulation information indicating a change in an amplitude and/or frequency modulation information indicating a change in a frequency are acquired. Then, the acquired data is decoded, and the vibration signal is generated using the decoded amplitude modulation information and/or frequency modulation information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kei Yamashita, Shoji Masubuchi
  • Patent number: 11135515
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an information processing method performed at a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal receives a skill casting request of a first virtual object sent by a first client for requesting to cast a first skill; determines a quantity of virtual objects within a field of view of the first virtual object in a virtual scene; selects a target virtual object from the field of view of the first virtual object if the quantity of virtual objects is greater than a predetermined threshold, a quantity of target virtual objects corresponding to the predetermined threshold; and determines a first broadcast notification generated in response to the skill casting request, and sends the first broadcast notification to a client of the target virtual object, the first broadcast notification being used for instructing to present an action of casting the first skill by the first virtual object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Yuejun Yang, Lin Liu, Daowei Chong, Chen Li, Mianguang Liu, Chen Peng, Xuanyao Liu, Dun Xiao
  • Patent number: 11138829
    Abstract: A roulette wagering system is described that includes a roulette machine configured to operate live roulette games in which a roulette ball is launched into an angled annular track encircling a roulette wheel. A controller associated with the roulette machine may regulate one or more inertial values associated with the roulette ball. A bet close time of a betting window associated with the live roulette games may be determined based on the one or more inertial values associated. A rotation velocity of the roulette wheel may be adjusted subsequent to a bet close time of a live roulette games. Game cycle events may be detected using audio associated with the live roulette games and audible and/or visual effects may be generated based on the audio. A controller associated with the roulette machine may synchronizes the live roulette games operated by the roulette machine with live roulette games operated by one or more additional roulette machines. Bets may be placed based on a player selected betting risk level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: INTERBLOCK D.D.
    Inventors: Simon Berlec, Tomaz Fink
  • Patent number: 11113930
    Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to one or more competitions. Such competitions may include a plurality of rounds. A round may include a player attempting to choose a winner of an event on which a round is based. A surviving player after a number of rounds may be a winner of a competition. Various apparatus and methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Kenneth L Miller, Jason Simbal, Craig Lipka, Phillip Flaherty
  • Patent number: 11113924
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates broadly to a gaming device operable under control of a processor together with a method of operating a gaming device. The disclosure relates particularly, although not exclusively, to a gaming device and method where a wild symbol is in the course of a plurality of games extends along at least one of a plurality of symbol reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Adrian Wotton, Anton Tjioe
  • Patent number: 11113927
    Abstract: An electronic apparatus that facilitates wagers (or bets) for gaming apparatus. The electronic apparatus can be referred to as an electronic betting assistant (or electronic wager assistant). The electronic apparatus can assist dealer and/or players in placing wagers. In one embodiment, the electronic apparatus can include an electronic scale that is configured to weigh one or more objects representing a wager (e.g., chips) and then utilize at least the weight to determine a value of the wager. The electronic apparatus can be used with a multi-player gaming apparatus such as a gaming table that provides a wager-based game. Advantageously, wagers are able to be more rapidly and conveniently placed such that wager-based games are able to operate more efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Empire Technological Group Limited
    Inventors: Linyi Frank Feng, Daryn Kiely, Jeffrey E. Harris, Randy Graham