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: 10331344
    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: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: BGC PARTNERS, INC.
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Joseph C. Noviello, Michael Sweeting, Lee M. Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10249149
    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: January 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190096192
    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: October 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20190066209
    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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew W. Claus, James R. Driscoll, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 10096210
    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: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: CANTOR INDEX, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180049288
    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: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Patent number: 9832826
    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: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLC
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Publication number: 20170178459
    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: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9536396
    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: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: CANTOR INDEX LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160117891
    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: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9230407
    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: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150349586
    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: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Yan Rodriguez, James C. Johnson, Ray Altenburger, Allen Carmichael, Dean Mavis
  • Patent number: 9005401
    Abstract: A system for tire distillation including an upper chamber, a first conveyor configured to transport a tire through the upper chamber, a lower chamber located beneath the upper chamber, the lower chamber that includes an ultrasonic purge chamber configured to radiate the tire with ultrasonic radiation, a microwave radiation chamber configured to radiate the tire with microwave radiation, and a second conveyor configured to transport the tire from the ultrasonic purge chamber to the microwave radiation chamber. The system further includes a vacuum system configured to maintain an atmosphere in the ultrasonic purge chamber and the microwave radiation chamber under a vacuum wherein the tire is preheated during conveyance through the upper chamber from heat produced in the lower chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Infinite Earth, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140370951
    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: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Applicant: Cantor Index, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140302910
    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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8758108
    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 24, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8727352
    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: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Cantor Index LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8684814
    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: September 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130122987
    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: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130079085
    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: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Cantor Index, LLC
    Inventors: Lee M. Amaitis, Joseph M. Asher, James C. Johnson