Patents by Inventor Robert H. Carson, Jr.

Robert H. Carson, Jr. 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).

  • Gaming machine security interface module
    Patent number: 8545318
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes an electronic gaming module which includes a game controller, and also includes a separate security interface module which monitors door switches and various devices. The security interface module has a separate unswitched power supply and also has a separate communication connection with a backend system so that it can continue to communicate with a backend system even when the electronic gaming module is powered down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Robert H. Carson, Jr., Franco E. Crivelli
  • GAMING MACHINE SECURITY INTERFACE MODULE
    Publication number: 20120142412
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes an electronic gaming module which includes a game controller, and also includes a separate security interface module which monitors door switches and various devices. The security interface module has a separate unswitched power supply and also has a separate communication connection with a backend system so that it can continue to communicate with a backend system even when the electronic gaming module is powered down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Robert H. Carson, JR., Franco E. Crivelli
  • Gaming machine security interface module
    Patent number: 8142290
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes an electronic gaming module which includes a game controller, and also includes a separate security interface module which monitors door switches and various devices. The security interface module has a separate unswitched power supply and also has a separate communication connection with a backend system so that it can continue to communicate with a backend system even when the electronic gaming module is powered down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Robert H. Carson, Jr., Franco E. Crivelli
  • GAMING MACHINE SECURITY INTERFACE MODULE
    Publication number: 20100248814
    Abstract: A gaming machine includes an electronic gaming module which includes a game controller, and also includes a separate security interface module which monitors door switches and various devices. The security interface module has a separate unswitched power supply and also has a separate communication connection with a backend system so that it can continue to communicate with a backend system even when the electronic gaming module is powered down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Robert H. Carson, JR., Franco E. Crivelli
  • Lighted keypad assembly and method for a player tracking system
    Patent number: 6409595
    Abstract: A keypad assembly and method for use with a card reader adapted to receive and read a player identification card therein. The keypad assembly includes a keypad mechanism having a plurality of keys to input data, and a feedback mechanism coupled to the keypad. A validation device is provided which is adapted to determine the validation of information relating to the identification card upon reading thereof in the card reader. The validation device is further operably coupled to the feedback mechanism to visually inform the Player that the information relating to identification card has been validated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: International Game Technology
    Inventors: Mark Uihlein, Robert H. Carson, Jr., Tracy Powell