Patents by Inventor Dale Hermansen
Dale Hermansen 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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Publication number: 20230351861Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark N. Dailey, William Dale Hermansen, Anthony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus A. Luciano, John G. Schmitz, Andrew King, Patrick B. Ferguson
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Patent number: 11670138Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Acres TechnologyInventors: John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark N. Dailey, William Dale Hermansen, Anthony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus A. Luciano, John G. Schmitz, Andrew King, Patrick B. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20210090381Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: JOHN F. ACRES, WARREN WHITE, MARK N. DAILEY, WILLIAM DALE HERMANSEN, ANTHONY MORELLI, ALEX WHITE, CYRUS A. LUCIANO, JOHN G. SCHMITZ, ANDREW KING, PATRICK B. FERGUSON
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Patent number: 10872504Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: ACRES TECHNOLOGYInventors: John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark N. Dailey, William Dale Hermansen, Anthony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus A. Luciano, John G. Schmitz, Andrew King, Patrick B. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20200160647Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: JOHN F. ACRES, WARREN WHITE, MARK N. DAILEY, WILLIAM DALE HERMANSEN, ANTHONY MORELLI, ALEX WHITE, CYRUS A. LUCIANO, JOHN G. SCHMITZ, ANDREW KING, PATRICK B. FERGUSON
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Patent number: 10586428Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: PATENT INVESTMENT & LICENSING COMPANYInventors: John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark N. Dailey, William Dale Hermansen, Anthony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus A. Luciano, John G. Schmitz, Andrew King, Patrick B. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170236366Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: JOHN F. ACRES, WARREN WHITE, MARK N. DAILEY, WILLIAM DALE HERMANSEN, ANTHONY MORELLI, ALEX WHITE, CYRUS A. LUCIANO, JOHN G. SCHMITZ, ANDREW KING, PATRICK B. FERGUSON
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Patent number: 9691222Abstract: The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Patent Investment & Licensing CompanyInventors: John F. Acres, Warren White, Mark N. Dailey, William Dale Hermansen, Anthony Morelli, Alex White, Cyrus A. Luciano, John G. Schmitz, Andrew King, Patrick B. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20170076555Abstract: A bingo system having individual bingo player terminals on which players purchase bingo cards at varying costs and play bingo, coupled to backend computer systems called bingo game managers (BGMs). The BGMs manage bingo game play in two modes, banked and non-banked. Non-banked mode forms bingo games from requests at the same wager level, and forms bingo sessions from bingo games where a bingo session uses a single bingo ball draw. Each wager level has at least one prize pool associated with it; each prize pool is constructed such that it guarantees a given percentage hold to an operator and further enables realistic mimicking of highly complex games such as 5-reel 9-payline slots for use in post-bingo-play displays. Banked mode uses no pools; bingo prizes are generated using an RNG and game template or paytable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, JR., Warren R. White, Loren T. Nelson, Walter Eisele, Dale Hermansen, Mark Matthews
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Patent number: 9536392Abstract: A bingo system having individual bingo player terminals on which players purchase bingo cards at varying costs and play bingo, coupled to backend computer systems called bingo game managers (BGMs). The BGMs manage bingo game play in two modes, banked and non-banked. Non-banked mode forms bingo games from requests at the same wager level, and forms bingo sessions from bingo games where a bingo session uses a single bingo ball draw. Each wager level has at least one prize pool associated with it; each prize pool is constructed such that it guarantees a given percentage hold to an operator and further enables realistic mimicking of highly complex games such as 5-reel 9-payline slots for use in post-bingo-play displays. Banked mode uses no pools; bingo prizes are generated using an RNG and game template or paytable.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren R. White, Loren T. Nelson, Walter Eisele, Dale Hermansen, Mark Matthews
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Publication number: 20140087850Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices may be capable of allowing a player to purchase an instance of game play at a game system with a pre-paid ticket or with another item of value. The game system may determine a denomination of a unit of a currency and generate a session request indicative of the denomination. The game system may also determine a ticket code of a ticket and generate a session request indicative of the ticket code. A remote authorizer may provide the game system with game authorization indicative of a number of entertainment credits in response to receiving a session request.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mick Delaney, Warren White, Dale Hermansen, Travis Green, Doug Harvey, Nate Burkett, Eugene Malina, Dale Shepherd
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Patent number: 8616958Abstract: A slot management system including a download and configuration server-based sub-system and method is disclosed for use with game devices, systems, and methods is provided to enable users to monitor, control, and modify game devices and other related activities. A services discovery system and method is provided for providing dynamic access to gaming resources, services, and other components.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: William Dale Hermansen, David L Salls, Peter D Miles
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Patent number: 8597107Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices may be capable of allowing a player to purchase an instance of game play at a game system with a pre-paid ticket or with another item of value. The game system may determine a denomination of a unit of a currency and generate a session request indicative of the denomination. The game system may also determine a ticket code of a ticket and generate a session request indicative of the ticket code. A remote authorizer may provide the game system with game authorization indicative of a number of entertainment credits in response to receiving a session request.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mick Delaney, Warren White, Dale Hermansen, Travis Green, Doug Harvey, Nate Burkett, Eugene Malina, Dale Shepherd
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Patent number: 8382584Abstract: A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Warren White, Mark Matthews, Loren Loiseau, Mark Lowell, Randy Phillips, Walt Eisele, Barry Cline, Fred Barrie, Christina Abate, Glen Wooden, Jason Tighe, Marshall Lee, Sean Kesler, Scott McCormick, Tim Harmon, Dale Hermansen
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Patent number: 8366542Abstract: A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Warren White, Mark Matthews, Loren Loiseau, Mark Lowell, Randy Phillips, Walt Eisele, Barry Cline, Fred Barrie, Christina Abate, Glen Wooden, Jason Tighe, Marshall Lee, Scott McCormick, Tim Harmon, Dale Hermansen
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Publication number: 20100016068Abstract: A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Warren White, Mark Matthews, Loren Loiseau, Mark Lowell, Randy Phillips, Walt Eisele, Barry Cline, Fred Barrie, Christina Abate, Glen Wooden, Jason Tighe, Marshall Lee, Sean Kesler, Scott McCormick, Tim Harmon, Dale Hermansen
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Publication number: 20100016067Abstract: A computerized management system and methods including accounting, auditing, and correcting systems and processes are disclosed for use with game and/or gaming devices, systems, and methods enable users to remotely monitor, control, and modify financial data, reports, and information related to game and/or gaming machines and apparatuses of different classes, for example Class II and Class III gaming machines and table games, and different facilities, such as Class III gaming establishments, bingo establishments, and lottery establishments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Warren White, Mark Matthews, Loren Loiseau, Mark Lowell, Randy Phillips, Walt Eisele, Barry Cline, Fred Barrie, Christina Abate, Glen Wooden, Jason Tighe, Marshall Lee, Sean Kesler, Scott McCormick, Tim Harmon, Dale Hermansen
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Publication number: 20090170594Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices may be capable of allowing a player to purchase an instance of game play at a game system with a pre-paid ticket or with another item of value. The game system may determine a denomination of a unit of a currency and generate a session request indicative of the denomination. The game system may also determine a ticket code of a ticket and generate a session request indicative of the ticket code. A remote authorizer may provide the game system with game authorization indicative of a number of entertainment credits in response to receiving a session request.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mick Delaney, Warren White, Dale Hermansen, Travis Green, Doug Harvey, Nate Burkett, Eugene Malina, Dale Shepherd
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Publication number: 20090163279Abstract: A slot management system including a download and configuration server-based sub-system and method is disclosed for use with game devices, systems, and methods is provided to enable users to monitor, control, and modify game devices and other related activities. A services discovery system and method is provided for providing dynamic access to gaming resources, services, and other components.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: William Dale Hermansen, David L. Salls, Peter D. Miles