Patents Assigned to GameLogic Inc.
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Patent number: 8038529Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a game similar to the well-known game of COLLAPSE.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 8029361Abstract: A system and method is provided for incentivizing players to visit a gambling location. In one aspect, a qualified person is invited to play an electronic game which has a plurality of outcomes, at least one of which is a winning outcome. In one embodiment, the qualified person may be required to redeem the outcome at the gambling location. In another embodiment, the person may be required to redeem the outcome at a redemption location.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Dow K. Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, John E. Taylor, John F. Acres, Steven N. Kane
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Patent number: 8025567Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a game similar to the well-known game of BEJEWELED.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Bijan Sabet
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Patent number: 8016668Abstract: The field of the invention relates generally to casino frequent player programs, and more specifically to providing special incentives for remote entry of casino affiliation or membership cards. The special incentives may include providing a prize or award to frequent player program members that remotely use his or her membership. The member may or may not be told of any winnings upon entry. In one example, the player is provided an indication of winning an incentive during play of an online game. In another example, the player may be required to obtain the winnings at the casino to encourage players to return to the casino. Also, the player may be required to redeem any winnings within a specified period of time. Further, the player incentives may be offered periodically, encouraging the player to periodically check their status remotely.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Steven N. Kane
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Publication number: 20110177855Abstract: The field of the invention relates generally to lotteries and gaming, and more particularly, to systems for conducting casino-based gaming. After a player subscribes to play multiple games on a video gaming machine, the player may choose to finish playing the games elsewhere. The video gaming machine may then determine the outcomes for the games yet to be played and then may issue a ticket to the player.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Steven N. Kane
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Patent number: 7976374Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game is a reveal element game.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 7959502Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a poker game. In another example, the poker game is coupled with a second level game in which the result is revealed. In a specific example, the second level game is a slot machine game.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 7934986Abstract: A method and apparatus is provide for playing keno-type games wherein a player can redeem a winning ticket remotely (e.g., over the Internet, by email or phone, etc.) instead of having to return to a point of purchase of the ticket to redeem the ticket. The keno-type game can be played using paper tickets or on a computer system, for example, coupled to the Internet.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 7914370Abstract: A system and methods of playing wagering games of chance in which a player receives points based on game play, the points being usable toward either a cumulative jackpot or entry into another game which may be a game of skill or chance. In one example, a system and method for a “double chance” game links progress in a second game to the results of a first game. A player receives a chance at playing the second game based on winning or losing the first game, thereby providing the player with two chances to win for one entry into a game session. A player participating in the first game receives points, based on a result of the first game, that may be used to play a second game or may be redeemed for one or more prizes, as discussed below. The points may embody the player's chance for winning the second game.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventor: Scott Weller
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Patent number: 7854653Abstract: A method and apparatus for playing role-playing game is provided that involves wagering. In one example game, players subscribe to multiple game sessions and eliminate other players to become the sole survivor of the game. The players may accrue points by eliminating other players. Further, players may eliminate other players in a combat environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2005Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: GameLogic, Inc.Inventor: Steven N. Kane
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Patent number: 7819747Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a dice game in which the result is revealed. In another example, the dice game is coupled with a second level game in which at least a portion of the result is revealed.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Bijan Sabet
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Patent number: 7815502Abstract: The field of the invention relates generally to lotteries and gaming, and more particularly, to systems for conducting casino-based gaming. After a player subscribes to play multiple games on a video gaming machine, the player may choose to finish playing the games elsewhere. The video gaming machine may then determine the outcomes for the games yet to be played and then may issue a ticket to the player.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Steven N. Kane
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Patent number: 7771264Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game is a prize wheel game.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 7766739Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a scrambled word game similar to the well-known game of JUMBLE.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Publication number: 20100167807Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a scrambled word game similar to the well-known game of JUMBLE.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Publication number: 20100160019Abstract: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game is a slot machine game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Dow Hardy, Mark E. Herrmann, Paul LaRocca, Bijan Sabet, Jason Yanowitz
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Publication number: 20100160035Abstract: A system and method is provided for incentivizing players to visit a gambling location. A system is provided that allows users to group players into teams that may perform various gaming activities and share in prizes earned by those activities. Further the system may require that players visit a gambling location to perform various acts, including activating electronic game play requests. A method is provided by which players have additional incentive to visit gambling establishments with more regularity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GAMELOGIC INC.Inventor: Mark E. Herrmann
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Publication number: 20100160027Abstract: A game of chance is provided in which a predetermined fixed number of winning cell content drawn from a predetermined set of cell content. The drawn content is matched to the content on game cards and if the matched game card content covers a predetermined winning pattern then the game card is a winner. In one example, numerous winners may occur per game session because the game continues until the predetermined fixed number of winning cell content is drawn and not until a win occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GameLogic, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Herrmann, Steven N. Kane, Stuart Roseman, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 7727062Abstract: A game of chance is provided in which a wagering game of skill and chance is played electronically automatically according to a predetermined set of rules. Such games of chance may include card games, such as poker and blackjack, or other games, such as dominoes, craps or backgammon. Such games may be reduced to games of chance, removing the element of player skill, and allowing such games to be played outside legal gaming jurisdictions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Herrmann, Steven N. Kane, Stuart Roseman, Jason Yanowitz
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Patent number: 7722459Abstract: A method of playing a game (e.g., blackjack or other wagering game), where the user is provided with the option of purchasing bet insurance by paying an additional fee at the time the time he/she pays the subscription fee. At a predetermined time during the course of the subscription period, and if the player is below a predetermined number of total points or other standing, the player's bet protection is automatically applied, and the player is refunded his initial subscription fee with the gaming operator keeping the insurance fee. Further, the player is eliminated from the plurality of game sessions for the remaining time of that subscription period.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: GameLogic Inc.Inventors: Steven N. Kane, Stuart Roseman, Jason Yanowitz, Mark E. Herrmann