Patents by Inventor John M. Boushy

John M. Boushy 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).

  • Customer valuation in a resource price manager
    Patent number: 7212978
    Abstract: A system that manages and optimizes total customer value on a property-specific basis and by further considering customer activities across multiple properties in a chain of properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Kowal, John M. Boushy, Timothy J. Wilmott
  • Resource price management incorporating indirect value
    Patent number: 6993494
    Abstract: A method and system of managing value from a resource such as hotel rooms by taking into account indirect value, such as gaming value, in determining recommended bid prices. Observed and/or estimated indirect value for customers is obtained. Recommended bid prices for instances of the resource, such as hotel rooms, are adjusted based on the obtained indirect value. Prices are further adjusted based on competitive market conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Boushy, Timothy J. Wilmott
  • Customer valuation in a resource price manager
    Publication number: 20040158536
    Abstract: A system that manages and optimizes total customer value on a property-specific basis and by further considering customer activities across multiple properties in a chain of properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: David P. Kowal, John M. Boushy, Timothy J. Wilmott
  • Customer worth differentiation by selective activation of physical instrumentalities within the casino
    Patent number: 6003013
    Abstract: A system and method for differentiating customers according to their worth to the casino. Customer information is accumulated at each affiliated casino through one or more LAN-based management systems, updated to a central patron database (CPDB) that is coupled to each casino LAN through a WAN, and made available to each affiliated casino property as needed. Customer accounts are automatically activated and provided with data from the CPDB when a customer from one casino property first visits an affiliated casino property. Customer accounts are updated with status information based on the customer's worth to the casino. Customer accounts are updated with new activity data whenever a management system associated with the casino receives customer data from input devices, such as card readers, workstations, and dumb terminals, located at various venues throughout the casino. Customers are awarded points, based on their tracked activity at all affiliated casino properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Boushy, Bruce C. Rowe, Jayme D. Sevigny