Patents by Inventor Jesse Smith
Jesse Smith 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: 8956224Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a multi-player wagering game includes a multi-touch table surface that is touched by a handheld electronic wager input device (EWID) carried by a player for placing wagers on a wagering game displayed on the multi-touch table surface. Each EWID carried by a player has an associated unique identification code, which is linked to the respective player's account. Players indicate an amount to be wagered by touching the EWID to designated wager amount areas, then place the wager by touching the EWID to a designated wagering area. Because each EWID is uniquely associable with distinct player accounts, the gaming system can support any number of players placing wagers. The funds remain safe in the player account and no funds are stored on the EWID. Only the identification code is detected, which is compared with the associated player account before allowing that player to place wagers.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Paul M. Lesley, Timothy C. Loose, Jim Motyl, James M. Rasmussen, Victor T. Shi, Alfred Thomas, Jesse Smith
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Publication number: 20140379383Abstract: A property damage assessment tool is a cloud based, user-friendly property damage assessment tool designed to create a quick property damage estimate within minutes and requires no prior knowledge of insurance or public adjusting. The property damage assessment tool includes granting a user with electronic access, wherein the tool electronically provides, generates, receives, processes and updates the property damage assessment information to produce a comprehensive property damage estimate report within minutes. The property damage assessment tool further includes a marketplace that features an online community of service providers and other users, wherein the user can interact with the service providers and other members.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Daniel Jacobs, Hendrik Sienema, Craig Sienema, Jesse Smith
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Patent number: 8827787Abstract: Gaming devices, gaming systems, methods of conducting wagering games, and computer programs for executing wagering games are disclosed. A gaming system for playing a wagering game is disclosed which includes one or more processors and one or more memory devices storing instructions that, when executed by at least one of the processors, cause the gaming system to: receive a wager to play the wagering game; direct a display device to display a randomly determined outcome of a base game of the wagering game; in response to a triggering event, initiate play of a non-skill-based game feature and, further in response to receiving a player selection of a skill-based game feature, initiate play of the skill-based game feature; determine an award value for the skill-based game feature; determine an award value for the non-skill-based game feature; and, award to the player only the higher of the two award values.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Jesse Smith, Joel R. Jaffe, Sean P. Kelly
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Patent number: 8814683Abstract: A method of utilizing a player's movements in association with a wagering game event, includes sensing a player's movements using a movement sensing device, storing a representation of the player's movements in non-transient computer-readable storage media in association with player-identifying information, associating the representation of the player's movements with the wagering game event in the storage media, and replaying the representation of the player's movements on one or more display devices operatively associated with a wagering game machine responsive to an occurrence of the wagering game event.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Evan Hollander, Joel Jaffe, Jesse Smith, Matthew J. Ward
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Publication number: 20140228086Abstract: Gaming devices, gaming systems, methods of conducting wagering games, and computer programs for executing wagering games are disclosed. A gaming system for playing a wagering game is disclosed which includes one or more processors and one or more memory devices storing instructions that, when executed by at least one of the processors, cause the gaming system to: receive a wager to play the wagering game; direct a display device to display a randomly determined outcome of a base game of the wagering game; in response to a triggering event, initiate play of a non-skill-based game feature and, further in response to receiving a player selection of a skill-based game feature, initiate play of the skill-based game feature; determine an award value for the skill-based game feature; determine an award value for the non-skill-based game feature; and, award to the player only the higher of the two award values.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Jesse Smith, Joel R. Jaffe, Sean P. Kelly
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Publication number: 20140206442Abstract: A method of utilizing a player's movements in association with a wagering game event, includes sensing a player's movements using a movement sensing device, storing a representation of the player's movements in non-transient computer-readable storage media in association with player-identifying information, associating the representation of the player's movements with the wagering game event in the storage media, and replaying the representation of the player's movements on one or more display devices operatively associated with a wagering game machine responsive to an occurrence of the wagering game event.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: WMS GAMING INC.Inventors: Evan Hollander, Joel Jaffe, Jesse Smith, Matthew J. Ward
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Publication number: 20140115527Abstract: A user can designate a dataset and one or more n-grams in a graphical user interface displayed by a client computing device (“the client”). The client can send the designations to a server computing device (“the server”). The server can execute a query over the dataset based on the n-grams, and return statistics indicating occurrences of the n-grams in the dataset. The client can generate a graphical representation corresponding to the statistics. The user can select a portion of the graphical representation, which the client sends to the server. The server can respond with excerpts of documents corresponding to the selected portion and other n-grams within the documents. The client can then display a list of the excerpts and a list of other n-grams. The user can then perform further actions on the lists such as viewing the underlying documents or adding n-grams to the search query.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Lucky Sort, Inc.Inventors: Noah Pepper, Homer Strong, Jesse Smith, Daniel Lidral-Porter, Devin Chalmers
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Publication number: 20140057721Abstract: A wand-shaped handheld device tethered to a fixed structure in a gaming system by one or more cables wound around reels. The handheld device includes a button on a top thereof as a secondary input means. Motors coupled to the reels wind the cables or apply an opposing force to a pulling force applied to the device. Sensors detect how far the cables are retracted or pulled relative to the fixed structure. Haptic feedback devices impart tactile vibrations that are transmitted along the cable(s) and to the handheld device as the motor is pulling the handheld device toward the fixed structure or a player grasping the device is pulling it away from the fixed structure. Wagering game graphics are coordinated with the movement of the device so that movements or selection of the graphics are affected by inputs made by moving the handheld device or pressing its button.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Loose, Christopher W. Chudek, Scott A. Massing, Jesse Smith, Walter E. Smolucha, Craig J. Sylla, Jamie W. Vann
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Publication number: 20130296057Abstract: “Fusion” gestures that transition from air to surface or surface to air and interactions with graphical objects displayed on one or more display devices. Surface-to-air gestures are captured on a surface of a touch-based sensing device, and the gesture leaves the surface and enters a volumetric space adjacent to the surface, where a 3D gesture sensing system captures the gesture in 3D space. One or more objects displayed on the display device(s) are graphically shown to be manipulated by the gesture. Air-to-surface gestures are captured in the reverse manner. Different devices housed in separate housings can detect the different types of gestures. For example, a gaming terminal can detect surface gestures made on a single- or multi-touch sensitive surface while a portable electronic device in communication with the gaming terminal can detect air gestures made in a volumetric space in front of the gaming terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Applicant: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Sean Kelly, Scott A. Massing, Larry J. Pacey, Jesse Smith, Muthu Velu
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Publication number: 20130267779Abstract: A surgical pump system arrangement receives an inflow cassette and provides fluid flow to a surgical site in a joint of a patient. The arrangement calculates load coefficients for a pressure loss curve based on an identified inflow cannula and an identified endoscope utilized therewith. The arrangement determines if the cannula is disposed at a surgical site and if adequate fluid flow is provided. Further, the arrangement determines if the inflow cannula and endoscope are properly identified. The arrangement integrates with an identified or unidentified surgical device to adjust pump operation when the surgical device is operating. The arrangement maps actuators disposed on a surgical handpiece or footswitch to control operation of the pump system, including providing suction to an outflow path of a surgical device that is not operating. The arrangement also determines when an inflow pump cassette is not properly inserted into the pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Brady WOOLFORD, Jesse SMITH, Nikolai CHERNYY, Andrew HAMEL, Michael HILLDOERFER, Steffan BENAMOU
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Publication number: 20130066750Abstract: The methods and systems described herein relate to online methods of collaboration in community environments. The methods and systems are related to an online apparel modeling system that allows users to have three-dimensional models of their physical profile created. Users may purchase various goods and/or services and collaborate with other users in the online environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: DRESSBOT, INC.Inventors: M.A. Sami SIDDIQUE, Abida RAOUF, Abdul Aziz RAOUF, Jesse SMITH
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Publication number: 20120329553Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a multi-player wagering game includes a multi-touch table surface that is touched by a handheld electronic wager input device (EWID) carried by a player for placing wagers on a wagering game displayed on the multi-touch table surface. Each EWID carried by a player has an associated unique identification code, which is linked to the respective player's account. Players indicate an amount to be wagered by touching the EWID to designated wager amount areas, then place the wager by touching the EWID to a designated wagering area. Because each EWID is uniquely associable with distinct player accounts, the gaming system can support any number of players placing wagers. The funds remain safe in the player account and no funds are stored on the EWID. Only the identification code is detected, which is compared with the associated player account before allowing that player to place wagers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Mark B. GAGNER, Timothy T. GRONKOWSKI, Paul M. LESLEY, Timothy C. LOOSE, Jim MOTYL, James M. RASMUSSEN, Victor T. SHI, Alfred THOMAS, Jesse SMITH
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Patent number: 8333655Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a multi-player wagering game includes a multi-touch table surface that is touched by a handheld electronic wager input device (EWID) carried by a player for placing wagers on a wagering game displayed on the multi-touch table surface. Each EWID carried by a player has an associated unique identification code, linked to the respective player's account. Players indicate an amount to be wagered by touching the EWID to designated wager amount areas, then place the wager by touching the EWID to a designated wagering area. Because each EWID is uniquely associable with distinct player accounts, the gaming system can support any number of players placing wagers. The funds remain safe in the player account and no funds are stored on the EWID. Only the identification code is detected, which is compared with the associated player account before allowing that player to place wagers.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Paul M. Lesley, Timothy C. Loose, Jim Motyl, James M. Rasmussen, Victor T. Shi, Alfred Thomas, Jesse Smith
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Patent number: 8304206Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the activity of proteins that modulate the acetylation state of a protein substrate. The methods may be used for determining both acetyltransferase activity and deacetylase activity. The methods utilize mass spectrometry for determining the acetylation state of a substrate peptide. The methods may also be used to identify compounds that modulate the activity of a protein having acetyltransferase or deacetylase activity. In some embodiments, a compound that modulates a deacetylase is an activator of the deacetylase.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Jesse Smith, Jill Milne, Amy Lynch, David Carney, Andre Iffland, Olivier Boss
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Publication number: 20110111840Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a multi-player wagering game includes a multi-touch table surface that is touched by a handheld electronic wager input device (EWID) carried by a player for placing wagers on a wagering game displayed on the multi-touch table surface. Each EWID carried by a player has an associated unique identification code, linked to the respective player's account. Players indicate an amount to be wagered by touching the EWID to designated wager amount areas, then place the wager by touching the EWID to a designated wagering area. Because each EWID is uniquely associable with distinct player accounts, the gaming system can support any number of players placing wagers. The funds remain safe in the player account and no funds are stored on the EWID. Only the identification code is detected, which is compared with the associated player account before allowing that player to place wagers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Paul M. Lesley, Timothy C. Loose, Jim Motyl, James M. Rasmussen, Victor T. Shi, Alfred Thomas, Jesse Smith
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Publication number: 20100215632Abstract: Provided are methods for monitoring sirtuin modulation in a subject, for example, during therapeutic treatment with a sirtuin modulating compound. The methods involve determining the expression level of one or more sirtuin biomarkers in a biological sample from the subject. Also provided are methods for identifying compounds that modulate the activity of a sirtuin protein using one or more sirtuin biomarkers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2008Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Olivier Boss, Siva Worcester, Andre Iffland, Jesse Smith, Jill Milne, Michael Jirousek
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Publication number: 20100030578Abstract: The methods and systems described herein relate to online methods of collaboration in community environments. The methods and systems are related to an online apparel modeling system that allows users to have three-dimensional models of their physical profile created. Users may purchase various goods and/or services and collaborate with other users in the online environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: M.A. Sami Siddique, Abida Raouf, Abdul Aziz Raouf, Jesse Smith
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Publication number: 20090286210Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an interactive system that can receive input and present content in an interactive manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: Fuzzy LogicInventors: Kimberly Spreen, Jesse Smith, Kevin Huang, Mary Frances Jones
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Publication number: 20090221020Abstract: Provided are methods for determining the activity of proteins that modulate the acetylation state of a protein substrate. The methods may be used for determining both acetyltransferase activity and deacetylase activity. The methods utilize mass spectrometry for determining the acetylation state of a substrate peptide. The methods may also be used to identify compounds that modulate the activity of a protein having acetyltransferase or deacetylase activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2006Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, IncInventors: Jesse Smith, Jill Milne, Amy Lynch, David Carney, Andre Iffland, Olivier Boss
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Publication number: 20070151228Abstract: A thrust augmentation system for a mixed exhaust turbofan engine comprises an augmentation duct, a combustion system and a fixed area exhaust nozzle. The augmentation duct receives primary and secondary air of the turbofan engine and is positioned co-axially with an exhaust case of the turbofan engine. The combustion system increases the thrust produced by the mixed exhaust of the turbofan. The fixed area exhaust nozzle has a throat area larger than that which would maximize the non-augmented thrust.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventor: Jesse Smith