Patents Assigned to Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
  • Patent number: 11961358
    Abstract: A gaming system randomly selects a trigger value for a feature, which starts when the current value of a symbol counter reaches the trigger value. In some examples, a gaming system includes memory that stores data defining reel strips. When a symbol counter is initialized, an initial value of the symbol counter is randomly selected from a range of allowable initial values having an upper limit. A trigger value is randomly selected from a range between the initial value and a ceiling value, which is greater than the upper limit. For each of one or more instances, symbols are selected from the reel strips for display, and the current value of the symbol counter is incremented based on the count of designated symbols, if any, among the selected symbols. Responsive to the current value of the symbol counter reaching the trigger value, the feature is started.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY Limited
    Inventors: Scott Olive, Matthew Deitz, Liam Sanders
  • Patent number: 11961356
    Abstract: A gaming device having a processor that selects symbols from a first set of reel strips for a plurality of columns of symbol positions, and from a second set of reel strips for a plurality of columns of symbol positions, and controls a display to display the symbols selected including displaying, at each symbol position for which a defined symbol is selected, the defined symbol with the symbol selected at a respective symbol position. Upon the symbols selected including a qualifier symbol, the processor randomly selects one of at least two different symbol replacements, and determines, using the symbol replacements, a replacement symbol for the defined symbol selected. The processor updates the plurality of symbols to incorporate the replacement symbol, and evaluates the updated plurality of symbols for winning symbol combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Joshua Matos, James Loader, Antoon Visser, Karen Kendall
  • Patent number: 11954975
    Abstract: A gaming machine provides a base game, from which a hold and spin feature game is triggered when a determined number of configurable symbols are displayed in a base game outcome. When the feature game is triggered, the configurable symbols are held in place on the display and the player is provided one or more spins during the feature game in which to collect additional configurable symbols. Any additional configurable symbols are retained on the display during subsequent spins until the feature game is completed. At the end of the feature game, the player is awarded a prize based on the values carried by the configurable symbols. An ante bet entitles to player to additional game instances in the hold and spin feature game. The additional game instances duplicate the configurable symbols that trigger the feature game, but are played independently from one another during the hold and spin feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Daniel Marks
  • Patent number: 11954963
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine (EGM) may include one or more movable displays. One or more movable displays may be used to present a base game when in a first configuration. In response to a trigger event, the movable display(s) may reveal a game feature presentation device, such as a stationary display or a set of mechanical reels, which was hidden when the one or more movable displays were in the first configuration. The underlying game feature presentation device may be used to present a bonus feature and/or to present a different aspect of the base game. Alternatively, the movable display(s) may be hidden (e.g., inside the EGM) when in a first configuration, during which time a fixed display portion may be presenting a base game. The movable display(s) may present a bonus feature and/or a different aspect of the base game when in the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Eric P. Winston, Timothy William Seckel
  • Patent number: 11954967
    Abstract: A system for configuring a digital wallet application for implementing a casino player loyalty program includes a memory storing reward configuration data associated with digital wallet awards and a processor configured to: (a) provide an award type user interface for receiving player loyalty award types; (b) receive award type data corresponding to one or more selected player loyalty award types; (c) provide an award threshold user interface for receiving at least one indication corresponding to player loyalty award thresholds; (d) receive award threshold data corresponding to one or more selected player loyalty award thresholds; (e) provide an award trigger user interface for receiving player loyalty award triggers; (f) receive award trigger data corresponding to selected player loyalty award triggers; and (g) configure a rules engine for a mobile wallet based, at least in part, on the award type data, the award threshold data and the award trigger data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Christopher Cleveland
  • Patent number: 11948427
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a processor configured to control at least one display device to display at least one of a matrix of symbol positions and a plurality of multipliers, and to evaluate a bingo card to determine a bingo game outcome. The processor is also configured to evaluate a bingo card to determine a bingo game outcome, and to determine whether the bingo game outcome is a winning outcome. If the bingo game outcome is a winning outcome, the processor is also configured to determine an award value associated with the winning outcome, and to obtain an award quotient based at least in part on the award value and a value of at least one multiplier of the plurality of multipliers. In addition, the processor is configured to determine a winning reel outcome associated with the award quotient, where the winning reel outcome includes a winning plurality of symbols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: David Marsh, Karl Roelofs
  • Patent number: 11948420
    Abstract: Gaming machines, methods, and systems include gaming chairs integrated with player interface hardware elements in a chair structure and in communication with a game controller. The gaming chairs allow modular assembly and reconfigurability of gaming machines and systems without customized gaming machine cabinetry. Modular pedestals and secondary gaming elements supported on the pedestals may also be provided in combination with the gaming chairs for assembly into different game bank configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Timothy Francis Barbour, Linn Anthony McKay, Rajendrasinh Banesinh Jadeja
  • Patent number: 11941945
    Abstract: An electronic gaming machine and method of operation including presenting a spinning reel based game and feature game, includes presenting a feature stage determined in response to multiple individually selectable gameplay options. One of the presented options includes multiple variables unknown to the player at the time of selection. Values for the multiple variables may be determined in response to an outcome established prior to presenting the multiple gameplay options.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignees: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Blake Davis
  • Patent number: 11941934
    Abstract: An enclosure assembly for securely housing a bank notes acceptor (BNA) for use with an electronic gaming machine (EGM) is provided. The enclosure assembly includes a housing defining an interior for receiving the BNA. The housing includes an engagement bracket extending between a first end coupled to a side wall and a second, free end. The door assembly includes a door panel and a lock assembly. The lock assembly includes a lock frame including a side wall and a projection provided thereon, the projection extends from the side wall and towards the engagement bracket. The lock assembly further includes a prong latch coupled to the lock frame that is engageable with the engagement bracket to lock the door assembly. The engagement bracket is resiliently flexible and is configured to move into contact with the projection to enhance a structural integrity of the enclosure assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Noel Voloh, Conrado Villegas, Jr., Vladimir Halic, Nicholas Abraham
  • Patent number: 11935361
    Abstract: A gaming device comprises a display, a processor, and a memory storing (a) reel strip data defining a set of reel strips, each reel of the set of reel strips comprising prize value symbols and non-prize value symbols, wherein at least one reel strip of the set of reel strips comprises a designated symbol and (b) instructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY Limited
    Inventors: Matthew Chan, Blake Davis, Igor Suslik, Xin Liu, James Loader, Rahul Ahuja, Luke Ireland
  • Patent number: D1019693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Antoon Visser, Lin Liu, Lauren Paterson, Benjamin Tinworth
  • Patent number: D1020904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Scott Olive, Talles Vito, Matthew Deitz
  • Patent number: D1021919
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Daniel M. Marks, Hua Xu
  • Patent number: D1021948
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Antoon Visser, Lin Liu, Lauren Paterson, Benjamin Tinworth
  • Patent number: D1022048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce Edward Urban
  • Patent number: D1023156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Allon Englman, Gary Penacho, Brian Johnson
  • Patent number: D1023159
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce Edward Urban
  • Patent number: D1023160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce Edward Urban
  • Patent number: D1024202
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce Urban
  • Patent number: D1024205
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce Urban