Patents by Inventor Aaron Stuart
Aaron Stuart 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).
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Patent number: 11122113Abstract: A computer system for transferring value between database records includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the computer system to: receive configuration options for configuring a particular transfer of value between database records and specifying a graphical element to be provided upon completion of the transfer and an email address; send a request to a communications server including the email address for use as a destination for a communication indicating that the transfer has been initiated including an indication of an identifier for the transfer; store an indication of the graphical element in association with the identifier; receive a request to complete the transfer indicating the identifier; retrieve the indication of the graphical element based on the identifier; confirm the transfer; and send a reply indicating completion of the transfer including an indication of the retrieved indication of the graphical element.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: Adam Douglas McPhee, Matta Wakim, Aaron Stuart, Arun Victor Jagga
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Publication number: 20200184767Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a gaming device having oversized symbols in the play matrix. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a gaming apparatus having an improved game play comprising oversized symbols in the play matrix, and methods of administering, operating and playing the same in wagering and non-wagering applications. In one embodiment of the present invention, a game comprises a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels, the plurality of symbols including an oversized symbol occupying at least a plurality of symbol positions; and predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations including the oversized symbol, wherein the predetermined winning symbol combination is associated with an award.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble
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Publication number: 20200106830Abstract: A computer system for transferring value between database records includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the computer system to: receive configuration options for configuring a particular transfer of value between database records and specifying a graphical element to be provided upon completion of the transfer and an email address; send a request to a communications server including the email address for use as a destination for a communication indicating that the transfer has been initiated including an indication of an identifier for the transfer; store an indication of the graphical element in association with the identifier; receive a request to complete the transfer indicating the identifier; retrieve the indication of the graphical element based on the identifier; confirm the transfer; and send a reply indicating completion of the transfer including an indication of the retrieved indication of the graphical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: Adam Douglas McPHEE, Matta WAKIM, Aaron STUART, Arun Victor JAGGA
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Patent number: 10600277Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a gaming device having oversized symbols in the play matrix. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a gaming apparatus having an improved game play comprising oversized symbols in the play matrix, and methods of administering, operating and playing the same in wagering and non-wagering applications. In one embodiment of the present invention, a game comprises a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels, the plurality of symbols including an oversized symbol occupying at least a plurality of symbol positions; and predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations including the oversized symbol, wherein the predetermined winning symbol combination is associated with an award.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Inventors: Aaron Stuart Zoble, Anthony Singer, Mykyta Panasenko, Philip B. Welty
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Publication number: 20200045891Abstract: A system and method for controlling a light source to stimulate photosynthesis in plants comprises at least one light output device and a processing circuit adapted to cause the at least one light output device to vary at least one of a light composition and light intensity outputted therefrom over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: PLANT EPIGENETICS INC.Inventors: Aaron Stuart Frame, Ross Spencer Frame, Michelle Brugger
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Patent number: 10530841Abstract: A computer system for transferring value between database records includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the computer system to: receive configuration options for configuring a particular transfer of value between database records and specifying a graphical element to be provided upon completion of the transfer and an email address; send a request to a communications server including the email address for use as a destination for a communication indicating that the transfer has been initiated including an indication of an identifier for the transfer; store an indication of the graphical element in association with the identifier; receive a request to complete the transfer indicating the identifier; retrieve the indication of the graphical element based on the identifier; confirm the transfer; and send a reply indicating completion of the transfer including an indication of the retrieved indication of the graphical element.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: The Toronto-Dominion BankInventors: Adam Douglas McPhee, Matta Wakim, Aaron Stuart, Arun Victor Jagga
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Publication number: 20190104171Abstract: A computer system for transferring value between database records includes a memory storing instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the computer system to: receive configuration options for configuring a particular transfer of value between database records and specifying a graphical element to be provided upon completion of the transfer and an email address; send a request to a communications server including the email address for use as a destination for a communication indicating that the transfer has been initiated including an indication of an identifier for the transfer; store an indication of the graphical element in association with the identifier; receive a request to complete the transfer indicating the identifier; retrieve the indication of the graphical element based on the identifier; confirm the transfer; and send a reply indicating completion of the transfer including an indication of the retrieved indication of the graphical element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Adam Douglas McPHEE, Matta WAKIM, Aaron STUART, Arun Victor JAGGA
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Publication number: 20160178930Abstract: Systems and methods may provide an adjustable eyewear piece, and may include implementing an adjustable hinge mechanism to detachably couple a first eyewear component and a second an eyewear component. In one example, the adjustable eyewear component may include a frame, a temple arm, and an adjustable hinge mechanism to couple the frame and the temple arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Aaron Stuart Drew, Daniel Kang, Isaac Kim
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Patent number: 9349241Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having awards for the occurrence of certain symbols in certain designated positions of the play matrix. In one embodiment, a game device comprises: a display device; an input device; and a processor for accessing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate with the display device and the input device to: provide a game comprising: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions, wherein at least one of the symbol positions comprises a capture position; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination; wherein the winning symbol combination comprises a predetermined symbol from the plurality of symbols being positioned in the capture position.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: IGTInventors: Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble
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Patent number: 9250983Abstract: A system and method are provided for operating a first electronic device for sharing items with a second electronic device. The method comprises determining that the second electronic device requires a software capability to process a first item to be shared by the first electronic device; providing information to the second device for obtaining the software capability; and sending the first item to the second device after the software capability has been acquired by the second electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Barket Virani, Naresh Parmar, Theban Ganeshalingam, Aaron Stuart
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Publication number: 20150332542Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a gaming device having oversized symbols in the play matrix. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a gaming apparatus having an improved game play comprising oversized symbols in the play matrix, and methods of administering, operating and playing the same in wagering and non-wagering applications. In one embodiment of the present invention, a game comprises a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels, the plurality of symbols including an oversized symbol occupying at least a plurality of symbol positions; and predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations including the oversized symbol, wherein the predetermined winning symbol combination is associated with an award.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2014Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: AARON STUART ZOBLE, Anthony Singer, Mykyta Panasenko, Philip B. Welty
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Patent number: 9165436Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine gaming device providing players additional opportunities to obtain awards in a game. In one embodiment, a game comprises: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a first plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reel, the first plurality of symbols comprising at least one predetermined activator symbol; a second plurality of symbols activated by the activator symbol, the second plurality of symbols replacing a subset of the first plurality of symbols, the second plurality of symbols comprising a plurality of replicator symbols, wherein each replicator symbol includes at least two of the same symbols at one of the symbol positions; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: Philip B. Welty, Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble
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Patent number: 9129479Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having a variety of methods of play to provide opportunities for receiving additional spins from the same initial wager. In one embodiment of the present invention, a game device comprises: a display device; an input device; and a processor for accessing a plurality of instructions which cause the processor to provide a game comprising: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels; and at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations, wherein the predetermined winning symbol combination is associated with an award; wherein the award comprises at least a plurality of credits issued to a player, and at least a free subsequent game.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: High 5 Games, LLCInventors: Jonathan Ballone, Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble, Philip B. Welty, Uri Vasas
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Publication number: 20150213677Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having a variety of methods of play to enable wild symbols to be created in the play matrix. In one embodiment, a game comprises: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a first plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reel, the first plurality of symbols comprising at least one designated symbol, the designated symbol having both a normal and a wild form thereof within the first plurality of symbols; a second plurality of symbols replacing a subset of the first plurality of symbols, the second plurality of symbols comprising a plurality of wild forms of the designated symbol; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Brian T. Haykin, Aaron Stuart Zoble, Anthony Singer, Philip B. Welty
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Publication number: 20150170463Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having awards for the occurrence of certain symbols in certain designated positions of the play matrix. In one embodiment, a game device comprises: a display device; an input device; and a processor for accessing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate with the display device and the input device to: provide a game comprising: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions, wherein at least one of the symbol positions comprises a capture position; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination; wherein the winning symbol combination comprises a predetermined symbol from the plurality of symbols being positioned in the capture position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble
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Publication number: 20150170478Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine gaming device providing players additional opportunities to obtain awards in a game. In one embodiment, a game comprises: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a first plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reel, the first plurality of symbols comprising at least one predetermined activator symbol; a second plurality of symbols activated by the activator symbol, the second plurality of symbols replacing a subset of the first plurality of symbols, the second plurality of symbols comprising a plurality of replicator symbols, wherein each replicator symbol includes at least two of the same symbols at one of the symbol positions; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: Philip B. Welty, Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble
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Patent number: 9005006Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having a variety of methods of play to enable wild symbols to be created in the play matrix. In one embodiment, a game comprises: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a first plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reel, the first plurality of symbols comprising at least one designated symbol, the designated symbol having both a normal and a wild form thereof within the first plurality of symbols; a second plurality of symbols replacing a subset of the first plurality of symbols, the second plurality of symbols comprising a plurality of wild forms of the designated symbol; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: Brian T. Haykin, Aaron Stuart Zoble, Anthony Singer, Philip B. Welty
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Patent number: 8986101Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having awards for the occurrence of certain symbols in certain designated positions of the play matrix. In one embodiment, a game device comprises: a display device; an input device; and a processor for accessing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate with the display device and the input device to: provide a game comprising: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions, wherein at least one of the symbol positions comprises a capture position; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination; wherein the winning symbol combination comprises a predetermined symbol from the plurality of symbols being positioned in the capture position.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble
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Patent number: 8979633Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine having awards for the occurrence of certain symbols in certain designated positions of the play matrix. In one embodiment, a game device comprises: a display device; an input device; and a processor for accessing a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to operate with the display device and the input device to: provide a game comprising: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions, wherein at least one of the symbol positions comprises a capture position; a plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reels; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination; wherein the winning symbol combination comprises a predetermined symbol from the plurality of symbols being positioned in the capture position.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: Philip B. Welty, Jonathan Ballone, Aaron Stuart Zoble, Anthony Singer
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Patent number: 8974288Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a slot machine gaming device providing players additional opportunities to obtain awards in a game. In one embodiment, a game comprises: a plurality of reels, each of the reels including a plurality of symbol positions; a first plurality of symbols at the plurality of symbol positions on the reel, the first plurality of symbols comprising at least one predetermined activator symbol; a second plurality of symbols activated by the activator symbol, the second plurality of symbols replacing a subset of the first plurality of symbols, the second plurality of symbols comprising a plurality of replicator symbols, wherein each replicator symbol includes at least two of the same symbols at one of the symbol positions; at least one predetermined winning symbol combination of a plurality of winning symbol combinations; and an award associated with the predetermined winning symbol combination.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: IGTInventors: Philip B. Welty, Anthony Singer, Aaron Stuart Zoble