Abstract: A method assigns token requirements to service subscriptions in a service platform, such as a service platform containing entities or a database containing a plurality of said entities. The operator of the service platform establishes customization factors and maintains records reserving data services associated with token requirements for delivery to entities. In addition, customization factors are determined from values representing information associated with objects in a database. Token requirements associated with data services are calculated from one or more formulas utilizing customization factors. Sponsorships associated with the entities can be accepted by the service platform. The service platform can apply credit toward the fulfillment of token requirements.

Abstract: A system and method of providing wagering over a computerized system. The system includes a computerized multi-player game. The game includes an integral game mechanics module for providing a game-play session over a computerized network. The game mechanics module is in real-time communication with a wagering module and therethrough the wagering module automatically receiving real-time game event information. The game mechanics module provides a wagering option to a player in real-time that is selectable by a game-play action.

Abstract: A vending machine configured to dispense foodstuffs includes a plurality of cartridges having a plurality of slots with each slot releasably retaining a foodstuff; a heating section configured to receive at least one foodstuff from at least one of the plurality of slots and to heat the at least one foodstuff; and a dispensing drawer configured to receive the at least one foodstuff passing through the heating section and to permit access to the foodstuff.

Abstract: A manner of manufacturing a modernized nunchuck using specifically adjusted workings or saw process construction methods, facilitating a better fit and functions for the nunchuck, while increasing levels of safety and precision operations for users. The nunchuck includes a first and second grip handle, having a top and bottom end. The top ends machined with a quarter rounded edge to minimize resistance against movement. A single cord configuration includes a flexible coupling having alike end accommodated and fixed in place by a coupling anchor and anchor support at top end of first and second grip handles. Anchor support also functions as a handle grip guide assisting precise and consistent hand placement during use of the saw nunchuck. Each bottom end comprises an optical stripe, providing a variety of light reflections for improved ocular functions and visual effects enhancing user performance.

Abstract: Provided is a game with enhanced entertainment properties to users. A program that causes a computer to execute the game using a first game element causes the computer to function as selecting means and output control means. The selecting means selects the first game element associated with a player. The first game element is converted from a first expression mode to a second expression mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The output control means outputs the selected first game element in accordance with the second expression mode.

Abstract: Techniques for providing a reusable filled bottle are provided. A stations receives a bottle request from a user and uses information from the request to select and associate a sanitized bottle to the user. The user is charged for a bottle rental and provided with a filled reusable bottle. The user may also return the bottle to the station to have the bottle refilled or return the bottle such that the bottle rental is completed and the bottle no longer associated with the user.

Abstract: A game coaching system identifies gameplay data associated with online game players of an online game and determines, based at least in part on the gameplay data, a performance model to predict performance metric(s) of individual players. The performance model may be used to conduct a sensitivity analysis to determine which perturbations to individual parameters of gameplay data result in improvements to the performance metric(s) of a player. This sensitivity analysis may be used to identify action(s) to recommend to the player to improve his or her gameplay performance. The action(s) that are recommended to the player may be decided based at least in part on the predicted impact of those action(s) on player performance and/or the ease of implementing the action(s). The game coaching system may provide updated action recommendations to players to allow the player to improve his or her gameplay performance over time.

Abstract: Data analytics for a daily fantasy sports game having a salary cap is performed. From an online prediction-based game having a game period, sets of predictions are continuously collected from a multitude of online players prior to start of the daily fantasy sports game. The sets include numerical predictions of performances of a plurality of different athletes at different positions in different performance categories in at least one sporting event. The predictions are locked at a predetermined time prior to the start of the game period. Statistics of the predictions that have been collected from the online players are visually displayed to the online players after the locking but before the start of the game period. The visually displayed statistics include statistical modes.

Abstract: A game program causes a computer to implement a function of controlling progress of a video game in which a virtual game medium exhibits an ability in the game, a relationship setting function of setting a predetermined relationship between a first game medium and a second game medium selected from a plurality of game media based on a setting operation of a user, and an ability setting function of additionally setting the same ability as at least one ability of the first game medium in the second game medium in a case where a predetermined condition is established.

Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating the awarding of prizes in chance-based contests in various ways, such as chance-based contests which are part of promotional advertising, etc. In at least some embodiments, the techniques include facilitating the awarding of prizes at the time a contestant enter or plays the contests, while awarding a selected number of prizes, which may be determined before the contest starts. In at least some embodiments, the techniques include employing an award counter to control awarding of prizes in a chance-based contest. For example, an award counter may be incremented at random or pseudo-random times. In at least some embodiments, the contest is associated with a location-based virtual group of users that has one or more associated geographical areas.

Abstract: An original system and method for solving the card game known as Texas Hold'em Poker is disclosed. Mathematical calculations as well as game theory tactics are utilized to determine the optimal strategy for any possible situation that could potentially arise in Texas Hold'em Poker, as well as other variations of poker where the methodology also applies. One embodiment of the invention involves a fully automated electronic poker simulator that would allow the user to play a complete and genuine game of electronic poker against any number of computerized or live opponents, while simultaneously utilizing features of the poker simulator to learn how to play consistently optimal poker. Another embodiment would be to utilize the unique and specific methodology described herein to develop an artificially intelligent poker algorithm that can independently play consistently optimal poker in any possible scenario.

Abstract: A game machine for development is connected to a host computer, reads out a file requested by a game program under development from a storage device, and executes the game program. In the game machine for development, a file confirmation section confirms whether or not the file requested by the game program is stored in the storage device, a file request section requests the host computer to transmit the file in a case where the file is not stored, and a storage processor acquires the file from the host computer and stores the file in the storage device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic playing card reading device, a system and method thereof for scanning and reading playing cards in a deck. The device recognizes sequence of every card in a deck by scanning a unique barcode which is inscribed on each playing card. The barcode represents characteristics of the playing cards, including value, suit, color, orientation, and the like. The device uses an IR camera to scan the barcodes of the playing cards; uses a processor to analyze and decode the encoded information in the barcodes and determine the characteristics of the playing cards. This further determines the sequence of the playing cards in the deck. Hence, the card reading device allows a performer a myriad of magic tricks. Also, the device communicates with a user device installed with a scanning application that executes instructions to control the device for scanning and perform various effects.

Abstract: A contactless game controller includes a direction panel, at least one direction module, a button-simulating panel and at least one button-simulating panel. The direction panel is supported on the game machine and includes at least one direction-indicating window. The direction module is located under the direction panel corresponding to the direction-indicating window and electrically connected to the control box. The button-simulating panel is supported on the game machine and includes at least one button-simulating window. The button-simulating module is located under the button-simulating panel corresponding to the button-simulating window and electrically connected to the control box.

Abstract: Modular plant cultivation and storage systems are disclosed herein. Such systems may enable individuals to grow, or obtain managed growth of, various plants, such as flowers, trees, fruits and vegetables, herbs, fungi, medicinal plants (e.g., marijuana, where legally permitted), etc. The modular plant cultivation and storage system may be a professionally equipped and staffed cultivation center where individuals can bring seeds and/or seedlings to grow and be serviced, monitored, and stored for a fee. Such modular plant cultivation and storage systems provide a safe, effective method to produce a high quality, high quantity plant products with additional services that can test and produce other products from the initial crop.

Abstract: The arithmetic educational tool utilizes a container having a main chamber and two extended chambers from the main chamber to visually demonstrate addition and subtraction. Objects placed with the container will move from the main chamber into the extended chambers to break the number objects in the main chamber into parts. The container is bifurcated, having the two extended chambers branching off of from the main chamber in a bifurcated portion. A count-control wheel having blocking and receiving sections enables a user to control the movement of the objects between the chambers. The count-control wheel may receive an object in the receiving section and then be turned to move the retained object into one of the other chambers. One or more of the chambers may have an obscuring feature, such as a color or slidably cover, that enables obscuring the number of objects therein.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems for managing a fantasy league are disclosed to incorporate one or more reality factors, equity lines, luxury tax, and/or revenue sharing policies into administration of the fantasy league. A reality factor may influence real life scenarios between at least one of a real player, a real team, and/or a real league, for example. Accordingly, the reality factor may be applied to at least one of a corresponding fantasy player, fantasy team, and/or fantasy league to create a fantasy rule configured to enable a fantasy environment (e.g., the fantasy player, fantasy team, fantasy league, and/or relationships thereof) to more closely emulate the real player, real team, real league, and/or corresponding relationships.

Abstract: A system and method adapted for at least one health-related application selected from physiological monitoring, defibrillation, and pacing in the presence of electromagnetic interference (EMI) using the time-domain features of EMI patterns and physiological waveforms. The invention enables EMI detection and identification in a plurality of signals, including various physiological signals, which may contain both physiological information and EMI-generated artifacts. The system utilizes adaptive and versatile modular architecture with a set of modules for various filtering, conditioning, processing, and wireless transmission functions, which can be assembled in different configurations for different settings. In some preferred embodiments, the method and system of this invention are incorporated into (or attached to) an external cardiac defibrillator/monitor or cardiac pacing device.

Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.

Abstract: A game controller includes a case comprising a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a rear side, a left side, a left shoulder portion, a left handle portion, a right side, a right shoulder portion, a right handle portion, and a middle portion; and a plurality of touch controls comprising a first touch control disposed on said left shoulder portion, a second touch control disposed on said right shoulder portion, a third touch control disposed on said left handle portion, and a fourth touch control disposed on said right handle portion, wherein at least two of the touch controls are configured to distinguish a touch of multiple independent fingers each touch being configured to initiate a command.