Patents by Inventor Bruce W. Essex

Bruce W. Essex 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: 11961357
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming device, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming device, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Austalia PTY Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Publication number: 20230215241
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming device, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming device, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Patent number: 11615669
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming machine, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming machine, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Publication number: 20210327209
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming machine, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming machine, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Patent number: 11062552
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming machine, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming machine, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Publication number: 20200152000
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming machine, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming machine, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Patent number: 10621815
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming machine, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming machine, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Publication number: 20190244473
    Abstract: Embodiments provide systems, apparatus, and methods for rendering supplemental information on an electronic gaming machine, where the supplemental information does not relate to game play on the machine. The supplemental information can include safety warnings, maintenance information, or other information. The electronic gaming device can detect user interactions with the electronic gaming machine, such as using sensors or a player interface that includes a touchscreen. The user interactions can be compared with a condition associated with the supplemental information. Feedback, such as visual, audio, or haptic feedback, or a combination thereof, can be provided to indicate to the user whether the condition is satisfied. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Patent number: D899449
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex
  • Patent number: D916784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventor: Bruce W. Essex