Patents Assigned to Think Tek, Inc.
-
Patent number: 9818259Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Patent number: 9454873Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Publication number: 20150317873Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Applicant: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. ROWE
-
Patent number: 9111412Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Rowe
-
Patent number: 9092946Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game. The electronic gaming device can comprise a multi-player game engine that does not distinguish between virtual players and live players. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Patent number: 8998694Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Rowe
-
Publication number: 20140335927Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Rowe
-
Patent number: 8485893Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game. The electronic gaming device can comprise a multi-player game engine that does not distinguish between virtual players and live players. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Publication number: 20120165091Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game. The electronic gaming device can comprise a multi-player game engine that does not distinguish between virtual players and live players. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: THINK TEK, INC.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Publication number: 20120115590Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game using playing cards derived from the insertion of a physical denomination of currency. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. ROWE
-
Patent number: 8167695Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game. The electronic gaming device can comprise a multi-player game engine that does not distinguish between virtual players and live players. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Publication number: 20110143779Abstract: Apparatus and methods related providing city services, such as parking, are described. A mobile device can be configured to receive information from local sensor nodes, such as parking sensor nodes, in the vicinity of the mobile device. In a parking application, the mobile device located in a moving vehicle can be configured to locate available parking based upon the information received from the parking sensor nodes. In other embodiments, the mobile device can be utilized in a retail establishment in conjunction with a remote server to display eye-level image data taken at various locations throughout the retail establishment. The eye-level image data can include products displayed throughout the retail establishment and can be augmented with one or more indicators that indicate product placement locations associated with the products.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: THINK TEK, INC.Inventors: Richard E. Rowe, Jean-Louis Fiorucci
-
Publication number: 20110105206Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to multi-player casino games are described. An electronic gaming device is provided that allows a live player to compete against a virtual player in a multi-player wager-based game. The electronic gaming device can comprise a multi-player game engine that does not distinguish between virtual players and live players. The electronic gaming device can be configured to simulate the decision making of a virtual player and associated behaviors of the virtual player during game play. In some instances, the simulated behaviors of the virtual player output at the electronic gaming device can be learned by a live player so that the live player can make better or more advantageous game play decisions. The simulated behaviors of the virtual player can be conveyed to the live player via visual images, such as simulated facial expressions of the virtual player.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: THINK TEK, INC.Inventor: Richard Rowe
-
Patent number: 7861856Abstract: A portable or disposable package of tissues includes a reflective surface. The surface may be directly associated with the package. In another embodiment, the reflective surface is associated with another body which is connected to the package. That body may be removable from the package, so that it may be used with successive packages after the tissues in prior packages have been exhausted and the package disposed of.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Rick Rowe
-
Patent number: 7347761Abstract: A toy is comprised of a propulsion system, such as a frame rollably supported by one or more driven wheels. The toy may be configured generically to include one or more platforms and a mounting bracket for connecting or supporting a variety of elements for transport and the remote control is used to control the toy, such as to cause the toy to move forward, in reverse, to stop, and to turn. In one embodiment the toy is utilized to entertain a pet, the toy having an animal likeness connected thereto. The animal likeness maybe animated and controlled remotely as well. The animal likeness is enticing to a pet in engaging in hunting and tracking of the toy.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventors: Rick Rowe, John Rowe
-
Patent number: D440525Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2000Date of Patent: April 17, 2001Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Robinson
-
Patent number: D453804Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Robinson
-
Patent number: D456094Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2001Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Robinson
-
Patent number: D474343Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventors: John Cammarano, Jeannye Sir
-
Patent number: D474867Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2001Date of Patent: May 20, 2003Assignee: Think Tek, Inc.Inventor: Glenn Robinson