Abstract: A mobile game experience includes an interactive game in which a first user uses a first mobile device, to simulate targeting a second user, using a second mobile device, with a selected firearm. The first mobile device displays an indication of a location of the second mobile device and determines an effective range of a selected firearm. Based, in part, on the firearm's range and the distance between the two mobile devices, a determination is made as to whether a simulated shot from the first mobile device is a hit or a miss.

Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.

Abstract: A system and method including a mobile gaming device which may execute a computer code and/or software from a non-transitory computer readable memory for initializing an operating system and gaming modules. A user may input commands via a plurality of user input controls. Control components may be substituted with one or more alternative control components to maximize a user's comfort when using the mobile gaming device.

Abstract: A system and method of selling pre-printed lottery tickets for random draw lotteries through the retailers POS without the use of additional lottery hardware. Pre-printed lottery tickets allow a consumer to purchase a lottery ticket for a subsequently occurring draw by including that ticket in their shopping basket. The pre-printed lottery ticket may be purchased as any other common product through the point of sale terminal. No specialized hardware such as lottery terminal, printer or dispensing device is necessary.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a secondary player may make a bet that pays based on aggregate data from multiple games of primary players.

Abstract: The present invention is a wearable mood and activity monitoring system comprising a wrist worn device, further comprising an adjustable wrist band and a health monitoring assembly further comprising a faceplate with an interactive touchscreen display, a microchip processor in wired communication via a plurality of circuitry cables with a health sensor for detecting real-time physiological data of the user, an accelerometer, a tracking system for tracking a relative location of the user, an information receiver and transmitter unit, and a power source, a plate securer, and a backplate; and a remote monitoring device. The user selects a user-reported mood using the interactive touchscreen display. The health sensor generates the real-time physiological data of the user. The microchip processor is configured to evaluate the real-time physiological data with the user-reported mood to provide an overall mental health of the user.

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 method includes capturing, by a camera coupled to a computing device, a video of an experimental platform device having a designated area for an experiment and displaying, by the computing device, the video of the experimental platform device. The method further includes superimposing, in the video, an overlay animation on the designated area of the experimental platform device, the overlay animation corresponding to an environment of the experiment. The method further includes receiving, by the computing device from the experimental platform device, independent variable data corresponding to manipulations of a sensor of the experimental platform device by a user. The method further includes modifying, in the video, the overlay animation superimposed on the designated area based on the independent variable data.

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 system and method for an online educational game to improve skills without spending money are disclosed. It further provides a system and method for the players to increase their winnings by providing gift certificates from companies who want to attract these winners. This game provides players an opportunity to win a prize without having to spend money to buy a ticket and an opportunity to improve vital skills. This invention provides a way of experiencing the thrill of gaming without betting any money. The games could be drawn instantly or periodically. The winnings could be a preset amount or a progressive jackpot.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to games and applications in general and in particular to computer-implemented online games, such as online role-playing games, playable by more than one person from more than one location. The game engine can search a player's social network to find friends to play with. These social networks can be constructed implicitly by analyzing a player's game play information and other information.

Abstract: A new investment-type of online game and/or software app that guarantees a payoff of $500.00 a month from a small, one-time initial investment and compliance of the rules. The payoff odds may increase incrementally the more one recruits others to play the game to provide consumers a new and exciting game that increases the opportunities for financial improvement in today's uncertain economy.

Abstract: A sliding loop game with move constraints includes a playing field formed by intersecting strings and loops. Each loop is a self-connected chain of sites. Each string consists of a chain of sites. Both ends of a string are virtually connected in a loop via invisible connecting sites. Each site is occupied by a game object specifically marked by a color, pattern, character or characters, number, image, or any other identifying marks. Game objects in a loop or a string are moveable as a whole group along the respective sites in the loop or string. If the game object at the end-site of a string leaves the string, it reappears in the end-side at the other end of the string. Movement constraints are applied to the game objects by using master game objects. Hints on target positions of game objects and allowed movements directions are indicated on the playing field.

Abstract: The system electronically publishes the current Federal Drug Administration, Department of Health, and Department of Agriculture regulatory status of competing compounding centers and agriculture aggregators along with the price and availability of custom route, dosage form, and strength specific compounded formularies and agriculture aggregates. Through this system, a highly specific request is submitted to compounding centers and agriculture aggregators by licensed professionals on behalf of purchasers desiring to ascertain regulatory status, availability and pricing through the electronic system. The published price includes the question of current status and exact request, but may vary based on excipients used, commodity availability, and level of effort used to create the custom formulary or aggregate. The system delivers the regulatory status and the price, including delivery, for up to 10 facilities in the form of a list.

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: A method of performing data analytics for daily fantasy sports games comprises collecting sets of predictions from a multitude of online players prior to the start of a game period. Each set includes numerical predictions of performances 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. The method further comprises visually displaying statistics of the predictions to all of the online players after the predictions have been locked, but prior to the start of the game period.

Abstract: A small scale dynamic activity which comprises the use of a method, a hand-operated apparatus, a shooting apparatus, and a playing surface platform, presented as a preferred embodiment in the format of a small scale adaptation of the sport of hockey. A hand-operated apparatus is used as goalie equipment with a method of defending a goal from forthcoming small pucks. A shooting apparatus allows rotating a paddle member to control and propel such small pucks. A playing surface platform complements the use of the method along with these two apparatuses within shielded boundaries. The hand-operated apparatus can be positioned in a pose representative of goalie equipments and of bending of limbs. Furthermore, the present invention can be composed of different arrangements for alternative embodiments such as new types of games or to allow small scale adaptation of a physical activity.

Abstract: The term instantaneous in this invention means that the roughly 180° horizontal visual field of view that a human senses in real time. The major novelty of the instantaneous 180° (i180°) 3D technology includes (a) a combination of multiple binocular and monocular fields of view for image acquisition, (b) a combination of binocular and monocular fields of view in content playback, (c) a multi-resolution scheme for sensing, processing, transmission, and playback, (d) a realization of physical consistency of the line of sight with minimal distortion of all projection lines between imaging and display, and (e) a method for two-way compatibility for systems with conventional binocular 3D and monocular 2D systems. In addition to applications in consumer electronics, the invention has potential applications in professional business, such as film industry, theaters, museums, advertisements, surgery, rehabilitation, and assistance to the handicapped and elderly.

Abstract: One embodiment of a system for presenting audio and tactile representations of visual and non-visual items includes obtaining (1) items, acquiring (2) a primary item and acquiring (3) secondary items according to criteria, and processing (4) the acquired items into the form of categorically-perceived audio and/or tactile effects (for example speech sounds), the primary and secondary items being distinguishable via categorically-distinct effects such as echo, reverberation, voice character, tactile effects, and stereophonic and/or tactile location. The resultant effects are typically presented (6) to an auditory and/or tactile display, allowing people can have their focus of attention directed to primary items, and simultaneously be made aware of secondary items. The magnitude of the effects can relate to the values of certain properties of the items (5).

Abstract: A computing device for gaming by patrons. An identification acceptor may scan an identification document into digital form. A biological sensor such as a camera may obtain biological data describing a human patron. A currency acceptor and dispenser may accept money. The computing device may obtain biological data describing the patron. The computing device may verify the identity of the patron and acceptability of the patron for gaming based at least in part on the digital form of the patron's identification and the biological data. The computing device may accept currency for deposit into a wagering account. Once the patron is verified and the account is funded, the computing device may offer gaming activities to the verified patron out of the wagering account, and pay out gaming winnings at the currency dispenser.