Patents by Inventor James C. Johnson

James C. Johnson 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).

  • Patent number: 11049369
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11024112
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11016662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing customized keyboards for receiving user inputs, and view regions for displaying information for users in useful arrangements. Such keyboards include keys that are pre-programmed to reflect the issues present in each trading pane of the view regions. Using such keys, a user may direct the trading application to quickly and efficiently switch between multiple issues, and place, manipulate or cancel orders on them. The keyboard may also be designed such that multiple keys may be disabled, replaced or mapped to perform different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: BGC PARTNERS, INC.
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Joseph C. Noviello, Michael Sweeting, Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 11010834
    Abstract: A system for processing trading orders comprises an optimizer module operable to receive a first trading order and a second trading order. The optimizer module is further operable to receive market data associated with at least one market center. The optimizer module is further operable to determine whether to transmit the second trading order to the at least one market center prior to transmitting the first trading order to the at least one market center, the determination based at least in part on the market data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: BGC PARTNERS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew W. Claus, James R. Driscoll, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10977904
    Abstract: A method for wagering, comprises receiving a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine. The method continues by determining a first symbol for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon a first value and a second value. The first value is associated with a value of a digit of a first financial market indicator at a first point in time, and the second value is associated with the value of a digit of a second financial market indicator at the first point in time. The method continues by determining a second symbol for a second reel of the slot machine, and by determining a third symbol for a third reel of the slot machine. The method concludes by determining an outcome of the bet based at least in part upon the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20210049694
    Abstract: A system for error detection in a trading network comprises a memory operable to store a plurality of trader profiles, wherein a particular trader profile is associated with a particular trader. The particular trader profile comprises first contact data associated with a first client device and second contact data associated with a second client device. The memory is further operable to store at least one trading order associated with the particular trader. The system further comprises a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to detect an alert associated with the first client device. In conjunction with detecting the alert, the processor is operable to determine a current status of the at least one trading order and to generate a status message regarding the determined status. The processor is further operable to transmit the status message to the second client device, wherein the transmission is based at least in part on the second contact data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200410823
    Abstract: Methods for providing gaming advice are provided. For example, regarding a blackjack game, one or more first player cards are identified for a first player and one or more second player cards are identified for a second player. The first and second player cards are displayed to the first player. A probability associated with a first one of the plurality of playing options is determined based at least on a set of predetermined statistical blackjack data, the one or more first player cards, and the one or more second player cards. It is then determined, based at least on the determined probability associated with the first playing option, whether to display a first indication corresponding with first advice regarding the first playing option, a second indication corresponding with second advice regarding the first playing option, or a third indication corresponding with third advice regarding the first playing option.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10825089
    Abstract: A system for error detection in a trading network comprises a memory operable to store a plurality of trader profiles, wherein a particular trader profile is associated with a particular trader. The particular trader profile comprises first contact data associated with a first client device and second contact data associated with a second client device. The memory is further operable to store at least one trading order associated with the particular trader. The system further comprises a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to detect an alert associated with the first client device. In conjunction with detecting the alert, the processor is operable to determine a current status of the at least one trading order and to generate a status message regarding the determined status. The processor is further operable to transmit the status message to the second client device, wherein the transmission is based at least in part on the second contact data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: BGC PARTNERS, INC.
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10777046
    Abstract: Methods for providing gaming advice are provided. For example, regarding a blackjack game, one or more first player cards are identified for a first player and one or more second player cards are identified for a second player. The first and second player cards are displayed to the first player. A probability associated with a first one of the plurality of playing options is determined based at least on a set of predetermined statistical blackjack data, the one or more first player cards, and the one or more second player cards. It is then determined, based at least on the determined probability associated with the first playing option, whether to display a first indication corresponding with first advice regarding the first playing option, a second indication corresponding with second advice regarding the first playing option, or a third indication corresponding with third advice regarding the first playing option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: CANTOR INDEX, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200286175
    Abstract: A system for dispute data transfer in a distributed trading network includes a memory and a dispute manager. The memory stores information about a trading order associated with a client system. The dispute manager communicates a confirmation message to the client system, where the confirmation message provides an option to send a trading order dispute request that disputes processing of the trading order. The dispute manager receives a trading order dispute request generated in response to a selection of the option. The dispute manager obtains a decision that responds to the trading order dispute request and communicates the decision to the client system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2020
    Publication date: September 10, 2020
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200214099
    Abstract: Battery charge function may be in an LED driver which eliminates the duplication of line interface circuitry. A single line interface circuit provides the input power conversion for both the battery charge function and normal operation of the LED driver. During a loss of power, the LEDs may be controlled using power from the battery backup module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Patent number: 10631375
    Abstract: Battery charge function may be in an LED driver which eliminates the duplication of line interface circuitry. A single line interface circuit provides the input power conversion for both the battery charge function and normal operation of the LED driver. During a loss of power, the LEDs may be controlled using power from the battery backup module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Publication number: 20200058198
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190380182
    Abstract: Battery charge function may be in an LED driver which eliminates the duplication of line interface circuitry. A single line interface circuit provides the input power conversion for both the battery charge function and normal operation of the LED driver. During a loss of power, the LEDs may be controlled using power from the battery backup module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Patent number: 10482721
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190332240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing customized keyboards for receiving user inputs, and view regions for displaying information for users in useful arrangements. Such keyboards include keys that are pre-programmed to reflect the issues present in each trading pane of the view regions. Using such keys, a user may direct the trading application to quickly and efficiently switch between multiple issues, and place, manipulate or cancel orders on them. The keyboard may also be designed such that multiple keys may be disabled, replaced or mapped to perform different functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Joseph C. Noviello, Michael Sweeting, Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10455655
    Abstract: Battery charge function may be in an LED driver which eliminates the duplication of line interface circuitry. A single line interface circuit provides the input power conversion for both the battery charge function and normal operation of the LED driver. During a loss of power, the LEDs may be controlled using power from the battery backup module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Publication number: 20190272700
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190213844
    Abstract: A method for wagering, comprises receiving a bet regarding a spin of the reels of a slot machine. The method continues by determining a first symbol for a first reel of the slot machine based at least in part upon a first value and a second value. The first value is associated with a value of a digit of a first financial market indicator at a first point in time, and the second value is associated with the value of a digit of a second financial market indicator at the first point in time. The method continues by determining a second symbol for a second reel of the slot machine, and by determining a third symbol for a third reel of the slot machine. The method concludes by determining an outcome of the bet based at least in part upon the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10332332
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson