Patents by Inventor Andrew Eloff

Andrew Eloff 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).

  • Patent number: 9230394
    Abstract: A gaming system which is operable to receive an input associated with at least one betting option specified by a roulette betting layout. A plurality of roulette reels are rotatable about a common axis, and each one of the roulette reels has a side display surface or side wall. Each one of the side display surfaces or side walls displays a plurality of numerals which are spaced apart along the side display surface or side wall. The numerals are associated with the roulette betting layout. An outcome occurs based upon one or more indicated numerals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20150011309
    Abstract: A videogame, method, or system incorporates the use of a QR Code which is produced by a central processing unit of a game, and is scanned by the player's or user's mobile communication device such as a smartphone. The smartphone's means for network connection to the internet is then used to communicate the game's data to a server associated with the game. In another embodiment, the player's smartphone, using its network connection to a server via a software application or browser, obtains a QR code containing data from a server to display on the phone's screen, for a camera or scanner of the game to scan, thus transferring the data in the QR code to the game's central processing unit, which parses the data and uses it to unlock game benefits for the player to use on the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew ELOFF, Stephen Jacob HACK, Eugene Peyton JARVIS, Anthony B. McCALL, Torre D'Artagnan WHITMORE
  • Publication number: 20140313722
    Abstract: A flexible lighting strip in the form of a T-molding covers a board edge of a video or arcade game cabinet, allowing decorative lighting to be applied to the cabinet. The T-molding includes a flexible casing having a head portion with an upper surface formed of a transparent or translucent plastic material, and a hollow channel formed in the head portion that extends along the casing. The channel accommodates insertion of a flexible lighting strip formed of a flexible printed circuit board substrate with light emitting diodes mounted on the substrate, so emitted light shines through the transparent upper surface of the casing. The casing has an anchor strip for insertion into a groove formed in the cabinet board edge to anchor the casing to the board edge via frictional engagement. A method is provided for applying the lighted T-molding to a video or arcade game cabinet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Raw Thrills, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew ELOFF, Eugene JARVIS, Robert YOEST
  • Publication number: 20140228093
    Abstract: A gaming system which is operable to receive an input associated with at least one betting option specified by a roulette betting layout A plurality of roulette reels are rotatable about a common axis, and each one of the roulette reels has a side display surface or side wall. Each one of the side display surfaces or side walls displays a plurality of numerals which are spaced apart along the side display surface or side wall, The numerals are associated with the roulette betting layout. An outcome occurs based upon one or more indicated numerals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 8727862
    Abstract: A gaming system which is operable to receive an input associated with at least one betting option specified by a roulette betting layout. A plurality of roulette reels are rotatable about a common axis, and each one of the roulette reels has a side display surface or side wall. Each one of the side display surfaces or side walls displays a plurality of numerals which are spaced apart along the side display surface or side wall. The numerals are associated with the roulette betting layout. An outcome occurs based upon one or more indicated numerals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 8231457
    Abstract: A game, and more particularly to an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20110092270
    Abstract: A gaming system which is operable to receive an input associated with at least one betting option specified by a roulette betting layout. A plurality of roulette reels are rotatable about a common axis, and each one of the roulette reels has a side display surface or side wall. Each one of the side display surfaces or side walls displays a plurality of numerals which are spaced apart along the side display surface or side wall. The numerals are associated with the roulette betting layout. An outcome occurs based upon one or more indicated numerals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7901280
    Abstract: A gaming system which is operable to receive an input associated with at least one betting option specified by a roulette betting layout. A plurality of roulette reels are rotatable about a common axis, and each one of the roulette reels has a side display surface or side wall. Each one of the side display surfaces or side walls displays a plurality of numerals which are spaced apart along the side display surface or side wall. The numerals are associated with the roulette betting layout. An outcome occurs based upon one or more indicated numerals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7819736
    Abstract: A game and in particular an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20090181757
    Abstract: A gaming system which is operable to receive an input associated with at least one betting option specified by a roulette betting layout. A plurality of roulette reels are rotatable about a common axis, and each one of the roulette reels has a side display surface or side wall. Each one of the side display surfaces or side walls displays a plurality of numerals which are spaced apart along the side display surface or side wall. The numerals are associated with the roulette betting layout. An outcome occurs based upon one or more indicated numerals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7553233
    Abstract: An electronic game, and a method for playing the same, that enables a player to bet on multiple roulette wheels simultaneously. In addition, multiple pay lines, which provide for multiple winning numbers per roulette wheel, can be selected so as to provide for higher stakes and increased betting combinations. In order to play the game, a computing device is provided having, among other things, a video or electronic screen display on which multiple roulette wheels or their simulations, multiple winning numbers and/or betting areas are displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device that provides a means for the player to interact with the computing device to select bets and wager amount. Upon completion of the game, the computing device calculates the outcome of the game and adjusts the player's credit balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7488245
    Abstract: A game, and in particular an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7481705
    Abstract: A game and particularly an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20080146304
    Abstract: A game, and more particularly to an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7338360
    Abstract: A game, and more particularly to an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Patent number: 7201654
    Abstract: This invention relates to a poker game implemented on a video gaming machine wherein the player is provided with an opportunity to place two wagers, a first wager wherein the player bets that each final hand will contain any one of a plurality of preselected card combinations, and a second wager wherein the player bets that one or more of the final hands will contain a specific card combination. During a “round of play,” the player is initially dealt a hand of cards after making the first wager. After reviewing the hand, the player chooses which cards, if any, he or she wishes to “hold” and whether to draw additional cards in an attempt to improve the value of his or her hand. Thereafter, the player may place a second wager that the final hand will contain a particular combination of cards that improves the ranking of his initial hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Raw Thrills, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20070021204
    Abstract: Systems and methods for projecting indirect lighting from a gaming apparatus are provided. One aspect of the invention utilizes projected light to increase a player's desire to play or continue to play the game. In still yet another aspect of the invention, projected indirect light is utilized to enhance the game play of an amusement device. In one such embodiment, light may be projected from underneath the apparatus of a driving game to simulate the ‘under-body glow’ effect used by car customizers. This has the primary effect of creating the appearance of such a customized car but also provides a substantially differentiated presentation of the game. In still yet a further aspect, light projected from a gaming apparatus increases the perceived space occupied by the game. In one embodiment, a distinctive logo is projected onto the wall above and behind a video game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: Raw Thrills Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Eloff, Matthew Davis, Richmond Catalan
  • Publication number: 20060211469
    Abstract: A game, and in particular an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff
  • Publication number: 20060205500
    Abstract: A game and particularly an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Andrew Eloff, Eugene Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20060205501
    Abstract: A game and in particular an electronic game that simulates trading securities on an exchange. The game is preferably played as a video gaming machine for gambling purposes. A computing device is provided having, among other things, a video screen display on which a line chart is displayed. The computing device also includes a selection device, which provides a means by which the player interacts with the computing device to “buy” or “sell”. The line chart includes a vertical axis that corresponds to the value or price of one or more securities, and a horizontal axis that corresponds to time. A segmented line is plotted on the line chart during a round of play. A random number generator randomly determines the vertical axis value for each point plotted along the segmented line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2006
    Publication date: September 14, 2006
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Eugene Jarvis, Andrew Eloff