Patents Assigned to Digideal Corporation
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Patent number: 7878892Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game. The systems can also be multi-user slot machines using the processor to associate or assign one or more symbols either with the virtual playing cards or as slot symbols in participant subsets. The participant subsets are compared to a predetermined list so that payoffs can be awarded on the basis of winning symbols or combinations of symbols.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, Michael J. Kuhn
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Patent number: 7845642Abstract: A multi-stage card game includes stages at which each player selects which unrevealed cards are to be played. In one implementation, bets are received for at least some stages of a multi-stage poker-like game. Cards are dealt into an unrevealed dealer hand and an unrevealed player hand for each player. For at least one of the stages, each player selects one of the cards from the player's unrevealed hand to reveal in order to access a progression of payout schedules. Each player's hand accumulates player-selected cards across the stages of the game and across associated payout schedules, until all cards are revealed. A player's poker hand is then compared to the dealer's poker hand for potential payout. Opportunities for bonus bets are also interjected into implementations of the game.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventor: David A Krise
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Patent number: 7803051Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have casino tables with changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. The displays can be controlled to show hidden cards or symbols only to the player at that player position by depressing a manual button or touching a touch screen display. Viewing by others can be prevented by using the player's hands or other means. Shuffling, cutting, dealing, betting and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Michael J. Kuhn, Randy D. Sines
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Patent number: 7780512Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays which portray virtual symbols to live participants. Assignment of symbols are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while allowing multiple participants to play a multiple participant capable slot machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, Michael J. Kuhn, Randy A. Gregory
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Patent number: 7775887Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino games involving multiple participants. The systems have casino tables with changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to the live participants. The systems may include audio output to make the gaming experience more realistic. Shuffling, cutting, dealing, betting, audio output and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which are mounted below the table and enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: DigiDeal CorporationInventors: Michael J. Kuhn, Randy D. Sines
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Patent number: 7771269Abstract: A gaming apparatus and methods which include multiple virtual stacks of symbols, such as cards. In one form each player has an individual virtual stack and the dealer has one stack. In another form each player has one stack and the dealer has individual virtual stacks for each player. Other alternatives are also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Michael J Kuhn, Donald L. Evans
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Patent number: 7048629Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays which portray virtual playing cards or symbols to live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game. The systems can also be multi-user slot machines using the processor to associate or assign one or more symbols either with the virtual playing cards or as slot symbols in participant subsets. The participant subsets are compared to a predetermined list so that payoffs can be awarded on the basis of winning symbols or combinations of symbols.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: DigiDeal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, Michael J. Kuhn, Randy A. Gregory
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Patent number: 6896259Abstract: A game machine (2, 200) which includes a playing field (6, 301) traversed by objects, such as balls (320). The playing field can have plural drop zones (381-383) which can be selected by the player using deflectors (108-110) that control where the balls are launched. Detectors (22, 392) indicate scoring positions assumed by the balls. A payline display (28, 335) displays scored events. A symbol selector is included to select symbols which are variably assigned to the scoring positions and displayed on displays (20, 397). Balls score symbols which can be displayed in the payline display and affect winning or bonus play. Game machine (200) includes traditional slot machine reels which can work in conjunction therewith.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, David A. Krise
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Patent number: 6722974Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2001Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, Michael J. Kuhn, Randy A. Gregory
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Patent number: 6651985Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game. The processor can also associate one or more slot symbols with the virtual playing cards so that jackpots can be awarded on the basis of winning slot symbols or combinations of symbols.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, Michael J. Kuhn, Randy A. Gregory
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Patent number: 6641137Abstract: A game machine (2, 200) which includes a playing field (6, 301) traversed by objects, such as balls (320). The playing field can have plural drop zones (381-383) which can be selected by the player using deflectors (108-110) that control where the balls are launched. Detectors (22, 392) indicate scoring positions assumed by the balls. A payline display (28, 335) displays scored events. A symbol selector is included to select symbols which are variably assigned to the scoring positions and displayed on displays (20, 397). Balls score symbols which can be displayed in the payline display and affect winning or bonus play. Game machine (200) includes traditional slot machine reels which can work in conjunction therewith.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, David A. Krise
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Patent number: 6619659Abstract: The present invention is a game machine comprising a playing field having an upper interior edge and a lower interior edge with at least one drop zone deflector located adjacent to the upper interior edge of the playing field. The present invention also has a number of exit positions located along the lower interior edge of the playing field. A payline display and a payline symbol selector display are also part of the present invention. Balls passing through the exit positions select symbols for display in the payline display determined in part upon the movement of a ball on said playing field. The game also has a ball ejector capable of propelling a ball in a path that intersects the drop zone deflector.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: David A. Krise, Randy D. Sines
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Patent number: 6481718Abstract: A method of playing blackjack with a side wager includes a side wager which is typically set at $1 per hand per player. Where the dealer shows a card having a value of ten, and the player shows two cards having a cumulative value of twenty, the player is a winner. Where either of these two conditions are not met, the player loses the side wager. Where the dealer has a ten-value up card and the player has two cards totaling twenty including aces and nines, the player wins a first amount. Where the player's cards are both of the same suit, the player wins a second, typically larger, amount Where the player's cards are of the same rank, e.g. both. Kings, the player wins a third amount. Where the player's cards are both the same rank and the same suit, the player wins a fourth amount. Where the player's cards are both the same suit and the same rank, and also the same suit and rank as the dealer's face up card, the player wins a significantly larger fifth amount.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventor: David C Koelling
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Patent number: 6419226Abstract: The present invention is a game machine comprising a playing field having an upper interior edge and a lower interior edge with at least one drop zone deflector located adjacent to the upper interior edge of the playing field. The present invention also has a number of exit positions located along the lower interior edge of the playing field. A payline display and a payline symbol selector display are also part of the present invention. Balls passing through the exit positions select symbols for display in the payline display determined in part upon the movement of a ball on said playing field. The game also has a ball ejector capable of propelling a ball in a path that intersects the drop zone deflector.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: David A. Krise, Randy D. Sines
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Patent number: 6419225Abstract: A game machine (2, 200) which includes a playing field (6, 301) traversed by objects, such as balls (320). The playing field can have plural drop zones (381-383) which can be selected by the player using deflectors (108-110) that control where the balls are launched. Detectors (22, 392) indicate scoring positions assumed by the balls. A payline display (28, 335) displays scored events. A symbol selector is included to select symbols which are variably assigned to the scoring positions and displayed on displays (20, 397). Balls score symbols which can be displayed in the payline display and affect winning or bonus play. Game machine (200) includes traditional slot machine reels which can work in conjunction therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, David A. Krise
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Patent number: 6270404Abstract: Systems and methods for playing live casino-type card games, in particular blackjack. The systems include a presentation unit which has video displays which portray virtual playing cards and other information at gaming tables attended by live participants. Shuffling, cutting, dealing and return of playing cards are accomplished using data processing functions within an electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed quickly and without manual manipulation of playing cards. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while maintaining the attractive ambiance of a live table game.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2000Date of Patent: August 7, 2001Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Randy D. Sines, Michael J. Kuhn, Randy A. Gregory
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Patent number: RE38982Abstract: A blackjack or other card game system having a plurality of player counters which count the blackjack hands or other player jackpot tally events dealt to players. The system also includes at least one dealer counter which counts the number of bust hands of the dealer or other dealer jackpot tally events. Displays are included for both the dealer and players to indicate the counts. The counters are typically zeroed at the end of each hand if a tally event has not occurred. Jackpots are awarded when the tally counts exceed predefined thresholds. A tabletop retrofit game system is shown for mounting upon blackjack tables. A special round of play having modified rules can be used as part of the jackpot award.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 1995Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Digideal CorporationInventors: Steven L. Forte, Randy D. Sines
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Patent number: D599414Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: DigiDeal CorporationInventors: David A. Krise, Eric D. Meisch, Tyler V. Kuhn
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Patent number: D606059Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2009Date of Patent: December 15, 2009Assignee: DigiDeal CorporationInventor: Tyler V. Kuhn
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Patent number: D628654Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: DigiDeal CorporationInventors: Eric Miesch, Tyler Kuhn, David Krise