Patents by Inventor Michael F. Hollenbeck

Michael F. Hollenbeck 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).

  • Secure progressive controller
    Patent number: 7934993
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a progressive system that insures enhanced operative control and security of the progressive system. The progressive controller provides one or more electronic security keys to access and verify modifications to the progressive configuration. The allocated number of gaming devices connected to the progressive system is authenticated by a dedicated electronic security key. Gaming devices in excess of the allocation are disabled from the progressive system. The electronic security keys are configured with an expiration parameter that requires gaming establishments to remain current with respect to progressive system agreements. The data on the progressive controller is established so it may be read by browser interface software. Progressive system configuration parameters are automatically acquired and authenticated by the progressive controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Brian L. Kuehling, Michael F. Hollenbeck, Clyde Ruckle
  • Progressive controller
    Patent number: 7896741
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a progressive system that insures enhanced operative control and security of the progressive system. The progressive controller provides one or more security keys to access and verify modifications to the progressive configuration. The allocated number of gaming devices connected to the progressive system is authenticated by a dedicated security key. Gaming devices in excess of the allocation are disabled from the progressive system. The security keys are configured with an expiration parameter that requires gaming establishments to remain current with respect to progressive system agreements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Brian L. Kuehling, Michael F. Hollenbeck, Clyde Ruckle
  • Secure progressive controller
    Publication number: 20080090653
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a progressive system that insures enhanced operative control and security of the progressive system. The progressive controller provides one or more electronic security keys to access and verify modifications to the progressive configuration. The allocated number of gaming devices connected to the progressive system is authenticated by a dedicated electronic security key. Gaming devices in excess of the allocation are disabled from the progressive system. The electronic security keys are configured with an expiration parameter that requires gaming establishments to remain current with respect to progressive system agreements. The data on the progressive controller is established so it may be read by browser interface software. Progressive system configuration parameters are automatically acquired and authenticated by the progressive controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Brian L. Kuehling, Michael F. Hollenbeck, Clyde Ruckle
  • Progressive controller
    Publication number: 20080090652
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a progressive system that insures enhanced operative control and security of the progressive system. The progressive controller provides one or more security keys to access and verify modifications to the progressive configuration. The allocated number of gaming devices connected to the progressive system is authenticated by a dedicated security key. Gaming devices in excess of the allocation are disabled from the progressive system. The security keys are configured with an expiration parameter that requires gaming establishments to remain current with respect to progressive system agreements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Brian L. Kuehling, Michael F. Hollenbeck, Clyde Ruckle