Patents by Inventor David Lawdensky
David Lawdensky 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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Patent number: 9990800Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Patent number: 9846991Abstract: A gaming machine is disclosed which comprises at least one meter arranged to generate game meter data. The gaming machine is arranged to forward meter data generated by the at least one meter to a remote data storage device arranged to store meter data associated with a plurality of games. The gaming machine is also arranged to retrieve meter data associated with a game from the remote data storage device when the gaming machine is requested to provide the meter data associated with the game. An associated gaming system and method of gaming are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Jeff Himmelright, David Lawdensky, Gary Frerking, Jeffrey Topham, David Salour
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Publication number: 20170206738Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Patent number: 9604138Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Publication number: 20170046916Abstract: A gaming machine is disclosed which comprises at least one meter arranged to generate game meter data. The gaming machine is arranged to forward meter data generated by the at least one meter to a remote data storage device arranged to store meter data associated with a plurality of games. The gaming machine is also arranged to retrieve meter data associated with a game from the remote data storage device when the gaming machine is requested to provide the meter data associated with the game. An associated gaming system and method of gaming are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Jeff Himmelright, David Lawdensky, Gary Frerking, Jeffrey Topham, David Salour
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Patent number: 9483907Abstract: A gaming machine (12) is disclosed which comprises at least one meter (76) arranged to generate game meter data. The gaming machine (12) is arranged to forward meter data generated by the at least one meter (76) to a remote data storage device (26) arranged to store meter data associated with a plurality of games. The gaming machine (12) is also arranged to retrieve meter data associated with a game from the remote data storage device (27) when the gaming machine is requested to provide the meter data associated with the game. An associated gaming system and method of gaming are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Jeff Himmelright, David Lawdensky, Gary Frerking, Jeffrey Topham, David Salour
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Publication number: 20160214010Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Patent number: 9308448Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES PTY LIMITEDInventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Patent number: 8974306Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Publication number: 20140135131Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Publication number: 20130157766Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Patent number: 8337301Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty. LtdInventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking
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Publication number: 20110183762Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for adaptable control and configuration in a downloadable and/or server-based gaming environment. Systems and methods allow hypothetical or trial reconfiguration of a gaming floor and analysis of game performance. Systems and methods also monitor game play and provide one or more recommendations to a player and/or gaming terminal. Multi-site and local progressives may be provided for play via a downloadable and/or server-based gaming system. Tournament game play may be facilitated via the downloadable and/or server-based gaming environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking, Adam Goldstein
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Publication number: 20100035693Abstract: A gaming machine (12) is disclosed which comprises at least one meter (76) arranged to generate game meter data. The gaming machine (12) is arranged to forward meter data generated by the at least one meter (76) to a remote data storage device (26) arranged to store meter data associated with a plurality of games. The gaming machine (12) is also arranged to retrieve meter data associated with a game from the remote data storage device (27) when the gaming machine is requested to provide the meter data associated with the game. An associated gaming system and method of gaming are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Jeff Himmelright, David Lawdensky, Gary Frerking, Jeffrey Topham, David Salour
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Publication number: 20080261699Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for adaptable control and configuration in a downloadable and/or server-based gaming environment. Systems and methods allow hypothetical or trial reconfiguration of a gaming floor and analysis of game performance. Systems and methods also monitor game play and provide one or more recommendations to a player and/or gaming terminal. Multi-site and local progressives may be provided for play via a downloadable and/or server-based gaming system. Tournament game play may be facilitated via the downloadable and/or server-based gaming environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking, Adam Goldstein
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Publication number: 20080188311Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for multi-tiered gaming data download. The system includes a gaming device for local play of a game. The gaming device includes a communication interface receiving and transmitting data to download a game for play at the gaming device. The system also includes a plurality of download servers communicating with the gaming device to provide game data for download to and play at the gaming device. The system further includes a middle tier server acting as a hub to communicate with the plurality of download servers to provide game data from one or more of the plurality of download servers. The middle tier server allocates download server resources and schedules a download of game data from one or more download servers to the gaming device based on resource constraints at the plurality of download servers and availability for download at the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey S. Topham, David Lawdensky, David Salour, Jeff C. Himmelright, Gary Frerking