Patents by Inventor Arthur Scott Lanford

Arthur Scott Lanford 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).

  • Emulator for production software outcome validation
    Patent number: 9053607
    Abstract: A test tool provides a flexible resource for control an of electronic gaming machine (EGM) via a data network. The test tool provides both interactive and automated access to the EGM when the EGM is operated using a special diagnostic BIOS that supports both communication with the test tool over the data network and the ability to set operational variables including random numbers. The test tool can use structured data test scripts, such as XML files, to automate repetitive testing of one or more gaming machines by automating breakpoint setting, variable settings, and comparison of expected results based on game type, paytables, currency, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: WMS GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Joshuah Jacob, Paul Trotter, Arthur Scott Lanford, Saji Lazar
  • EMULATOR FOR PRODUCTION SOFTWARE OUTCOME VALIDATION
    Publication number: 20140213368
    Abstract: A test tool provides a flexible resource for control an of electronic gaming machine (EGM) via a data network. The test tool provides both interactive and automated access to the EGM when the EGM is operated using a special diagnostic BIOS that supports both communication with the test tool over the data network and the ability to set operational variables including random numbers. The test tool can use structured data test scripts, such as XML files, to automate repetitive testing of one or more gaming machines by automating breakpoint setting, variable settings, and comparison of expected results based on game type, paytables, currency, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: WMS GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Joshuah Jacob, Paul Trotter, Arthur Scott Lanford, Saji Lazar