Patents by Inventor Christopher Lundy
Christopher Lundy has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20190156630Abstract: Methods of providing progressive casino games with multiple reward accrual features are presented. Progressive jackpots awards are determined via bonus valuation of selected symbols from a previous single spin outcome without the necessity of a second spin. When a single symbol or multiple symbols are included within more than one unique winning payline, the player's progressive award is comprised of the sum of each of the more than one unique payline awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Ryan Cuddy, Charles Cuddy, Christopher Lundy, Lyndsay Berger, Kyle Altemara, David Williams
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Patent number: 10249129Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: IGTInventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, Jr., Thomas Quick
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Publication number: 20180365933Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods to administer entertainment games suitable for play on personal electronic devices and wager-based games available on electronic game machine devices within a regulated casino environment in a manner that permits secure data communication between said devices and remote game servers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Ryan Cuddy, Christopher Lundy, Lyndsay Berger, Frederick G. Nesemeier, Gary F. Nesemeier
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Patent number: 10032334Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods to administer non-wagering entertainment games suitable for play on personal electronic devices and corresponding wager-based games available on electronic game machines within a regulated casino environment in a manner that permits users to earn benefits for play on one platform based on participation on the other platform.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Circle Eight Games Inc.Inventors: Ryan Cuddy, Christopher Lundy, Lyndsay Berger, Frederick G. Nesemeier, Gary F. Nesemeier
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Publication number: 20170278352Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods to administer and promote non-wagering entertainment games suitable for play on personal electronic devices and corresponding wager-based games available on electronic game machines within a regulated casino environment in a manner that permits users to earn benefits for play on one platform based on participation on the other platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Ryan Cuddy, Christopher Lundy, Lyndsay Berger, Frederick G. Nesemeier, Gary F. Nesemeier
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Publication number: 20170278344Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods to administer non-wagering entertainment games suitable for play on personal electronic devices and corresponding wager-based games available on electronic game machines within a regulated casino environment in a manner that permits users to earn benefits for play on one platform based on participation on the other platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Ryan Cuddy, Christopher Lundy, Lyndsay Berger, Frederick G. Nesemeier, Gary F. Nesemeier
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Publication number: 20150141132Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.Inventors: William R. WELLS, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, JR., Thomas Quick
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Patent number: 8968086Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, Jr., Thomas Quick
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Patent number: 8814681Abstract: A candle device for a gaming machine including a secondary processor is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated convey information about the status of the gaming machine. The secondary processor, disposed within a secure enclosure in the candle device, can be configured to control peripheral devices disposed with a main cabinet of the gaming machine that receive control commands from a game controller. In particular, the secondary processor can be configured to determine a size and a position of windows on the main touch screen display where a first window is for outputting video content from the game controller and a second window is for outputting video content from the secondary processor. The secondary processor can use the second window to add new features to the gaming machine, such as a verification interface for transactions involving mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig Paulsen
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Patent number: 8814706Abstract: An electronic gaming machine including a candle mount for securing a candle device to the gaming machine and providing wireless communication capabilities to the gaming machine is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated alone or in combination with other stages convey information about the status of the gaming machine. A gaming machine with an existing candle device can be retrofitted with a candle mount that includes a wireless radio device that is operably coupled to the gaming machine.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Leap Forward Gaming, Inc.Inventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, Jr., Thomas Quick
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Publication number: 20140031119Abstract: A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Leap Forward GamingInventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, JR., Thomas Quick
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Publication number: 20140031125Abstract: An electronic gaming machine including a candle mount for securing a candle device to the gaming machine and providing wireless communication capabilities to the gaming machine is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated alone or in combination with other stages convey information about the status of the gaming machine. A gaming machine with an existing candle device can be retrofitted with a candle mount that includes a wireless radio device that is operably coupled to the gaming machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Leap Forward GamingInventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig A. Paulsen, Andrew George Novotak, JR., Thomas Quick
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Patent number: 8282480Abstract: A candle device for a gaming machine including a secondary processor is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated convey information about the status of the gaming machine. The secondary processor, disposed within a secure enclosure in the candle device, can be configured to control peripheral devices disposed with a main cabinet of the gaming machine that receive control commands from a game controller. In particular, the secondary processor can be configured to determine a size and a position of windows on the main touch screen display where a first window is for outputting video content from the game controller and a second window is for outputting video content from the secondary processor. The secondary processor can use the second window to add new features to the gaming machine, such as a verification interface for transactions involving mobile devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2011Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Leap Forward GamingInventors: William R. Wells, Ali Saffari, Christopher Lundy, Craig Paulsen
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Publication number: 20120108338Abstract: A candle device for a gaming machine including a secondary processor is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated convey information about the status of the gaming machine. The secondary processor, disposed within a secure enclosure in the candle device, can be configured to control peripheral devices disposed with a main cabinet of the gaming machine that receive control commands from a game controller. In particular, the secondary processor can be configured to determine a size and a position of windows on the main touch screen display where a first window is for outputting video content from the game controller and a second window is for outputting video content from the secondary processor. The secondary processor can use the second window to add new features to the gaming machine, such as a verification interface for transactions involving mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: LEAP FORWARD GAMINGInventors: William R. WELLS, Ali SAFFARI, Christopher LUNDY, Craig PAULSEN
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Publication number: 20120100908Abstract: A candle device for a gaming machine including a secondary processor is described. The candle device can include a number of stages that when activated convey information about the status of the gaming machine. The secondary processor, disposed within a secure enclosure in the candle device, can be configured to control peripheral devices disposed with a main cabinet of the gaming machine that receive control commands from a game controller. In particular, the secondary processor can be configured to determine a size and a position of windows on the main touch screen display where a first window is for outputting video content from the game controller and a second window is for outputting video content from the secondary processor. The secondary processor can use the second window to add new features to the gaming machine, such as a verification interface for transactions involving mobile devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: LEAP FORWARD GAMINGInventors: William R. WELLS, Ali SAFFARI, Christopher LUNDY, Craig PAULSEN
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Publication number: 20080058086Abstract: Methods and systems for providing low denomination payline and wagering options for “penny” gaming machines and systems are disclosed. A gaming machine or system configurator can provide various operator adjustable settings, including minimum overall wager, maximum overall wager, available denominations for play, minimum number of paylines that must be played, and incremental amount of paylines to be played. The configurator can include manual devices, an interface to a remote server or internal gaming machine logic. Player adjustable game parameters can include a play denomination, an overall wager, the number of paylines played and the number of credits per payline. Parameters not set by the player are automatically calculated by the gaming machine for faster game play. Residual awards or credit balances of less than a whole coin can be squared by payout mechanisms including a ticket printer, a player accounting system, a charity feature or a bonus play feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2008Inventors: Ali Saffari, John Chamberlain, Anisur Chowdhury, Christopher Lundy, James Vasquez, Bryan Wolf
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Publication number: 20060154723Abstract: Methods and systems for providing low denomination payline and wagering options for “penny” gaming machines and systems are disclosed. A gaming machine or system configurator can provide various operator adjustable settings, including minimum overall wager, maximum overall wager, available denominations for play, minimum number of paylines that must be played, and incremental amount of paylines to be played. The configurator can include manual devices, an interface to a remote server or internal gaming machine logic. Player adjustable game parameters can include a play denomination, an overall wager, the number of paylines played and the number of credits per payline. Parameters not set by the player are automatically calculated by the gaming machine for faster game play. Residual awards or credit balances of less than a whole coin can be squared by payout mechanisms including a ticket printer, a player accounting system, a charity feature or a bonus play feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Ali Saffari, John Chamberlain, Anisur Chowdhury, Christopher Lundy, James Vasquez, Bryan Wolf
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Patent number: 6884174Abstract: A method and apparatus for communicating gaming machine settings is disclosed. In one embodiment a universal configuration communication protocol is provided for retrieving or modifying, over a network, current gaming machine setting of a remotely located gaming machine. A translation table may be implemented with the communication protocol to achieve variable translation between different gaming machine platforms. In one embodiment the gaming machine status is requested prior to activating the communication protocol to prevent interruption of game play. In one embodiment activation of the communication protocol may result in the gaming machine momentarily entering an inactive status.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Assignee: IGTInventors: Christopher Lundy, Garret Olson
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Publication number: 20040002383Abstract: A method and apparatus for communicating gaming machine settings is disclosed. In one embodiment a universal configuration communication protocol is provided for retrieving or modifying, over a network, current gaming machine setting of a remotely located gaming machine. A translation table may be implemented with the communication protocol to achieve variable translation between different gaming machine platforms. In one embodiment the gaming machine status is requested prior to activating the communication protocol to prevent interruption of game play. In one embodiment activation of the communication protocol may result in the gaming machine momentarily entering an inactive status.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Christopher Lundy, Garrett Olson