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).

  • Publication number: 20230351861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 11670138
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Acres Technology
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20210090381
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10872504
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: ACRES TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20200160647
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 10586428
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: PATENT INVESTMENT & LICENSING COMPANY
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20170236366
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: 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
  • Patent number: 9691222
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Patent Investment & Licensing Company
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20170076555
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, JR., Warren R. White, Loren T. Nelson, Walter Eisele, Dale Hermansen, Mark Matthews
  • Patent number: 9536392
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Warren R. White, Loren T. Nelson, Walter Eisele, Dale Hermansen, Mark Matthews
  • Publication number: 20140087850
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mick Delaney, Warren White, Dale Hermansen, Travis Green, Doug Harvey, Nate Burkett, Eugene Malina, Dale Shepherd
  • Patent number: 8616958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: William Dale Hermansen, David L Salls, Peter D Miles
  • Patent number: 8597107
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mick Delaney, Warren White, Dale Hermansen, Travis Green, Doug Harvey, Nate Burkett, Eugene Malina, Dale Shepherd
  • Patent number: 8382584
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 8366542
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20100016068
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20100016067
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20090170594
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mick Delaney, Warren White, Dale Hermansen, Travis Green, Doug Harvey, Nate Burkett, Eugene Malina, Dale Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20090163279
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: William Dale Hermansen, David L. Salls, Peter D. Miles