Patents by Inventor Daniel Landry

Daniel Landry 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: 20240029475
    Abstract: A gaming system, computer-implemented method and gaming device are operable enhance player experience using image data. A system includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Such operations include receiving, from a camera, image data that includes visual signals corresponding to a player and determining player action components from the image data. The player action components include multiple different player attributes that correspond to an emotional state of the player. Operations further include, based on the different player attributes, determining a predicted action of the player and causing a casino related action that corresponds to the predicted action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: David SMALL, David FROY, JR., Michael RUSS, Stefan KEILWERT, Sven AURICH, Fayez IDRIS, Daniel LANDRY
  • Patent number: 11828306
    Abstract: A method for determining the position of a first part moving in relation to a second part in a system, comprising forming a code on a surface of the first part or the second part, yielding an encoded surface; detecting the code on the encoded surface; decoding the code; and determining the position of the moving part from the decoding of the code; the code comprises microstructures at precisely selected positions on the surface of the encoded part; detecting the code comprises scanning the encoded surface with a sensor in conditions selected in relation to the code formed and to the encoded surface to precisely read the code on the encoded surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRIES MAILHOT INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Ethier, Daniel Landry, Martin Dubé
  • Patent number: 11816931
    Abstract: A gaming system, computer-implemented method and gaming device are operable enhance player experience using image data. A system includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Such operations include receiving, from a camera, image data that includes visual signals corresponding to a player and determining player action components from the image data. The player action components include multiple different player attributes that correspond to an emotional state of the player. Operations further include, based on the different player attributes, determining a predicted action of the player and causing a casino related action that corresponds to the predicted action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: David Small, David Froy, Jr., Michael Russ, Stefan Keilwert, Sven Aurich, Fayez Idris, Daniel Landry
  • Publication number: 20230274605
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
  • Publication number: 20230260356
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 17, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
  • Patent number: 11688236
    Abstract: A system which enables a user to log into one or more gaming establishment management systems using both of a biometric identifier capture device of a gaming establishment device and also using a biometric identifier capture device of an identified user's mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Stewart Thoeni, James A. Vasquez, Daniel Landry
  • Patent number: 11670130
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
  • Publication number: 20230033912
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming devices, systems, and methods. As an example, a gaming device is disclosed to generate game outcomes based on game instructions applying game rules to user inputs; cause gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the game outcomes; receive, from a sensor, information that enables the processor to identify a number of players positioned in proximity of the user interface; dynamically modify the game rules based on the identified number of players being greater than one; generate additional game outcomes based on the game instructions applying the modified game rules to user inputs; and cause additional gameplay graphics to be rendered by the user interface in accordance with the additional game outcomes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
  • Publication number: 20230005337
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices that enable interactions between a tag having conductive, coded ink and a gaming environment. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes providing a tag with an encoded physical medium that is readable by a touch-capable user interface, determining that the tag has been read by a touch-capable user interface of a gaming device in combination with detecting a gesture of the user at the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device, enabling the gaming device to provide a predetermined game feature in response to determining that the tag has been read by the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device in combination with detecting the gesture of the user at the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device, and updating an electronic record associated with the tag to indicate that the predetermined game feature has been enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Froy, Fayez Idris, Sven Aurich, Stefan Keilwert, Susanne Kiss
  • Publication number: 20220349428
    Abstract: A method for determining the position of a first part moving in relation to a second part in a system, comprising forming a code on a surface of the first part or the second part, yielding an encoded surface; detecting the code on the encoded surface; decoding the code; and determining the position of the moving part from the decoding of the code; the code comprises microstructures at precisely selected positions on the surface of the encoded part; detecting the code comprises scanning the encoded surface with a sensor in conditions selected in relation to the code formed and to the encoded surface to precisely read the code on the encoded surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Jean-Michel ETHIER, Daniel LANDRY, Martin DUBÉ
  • Publication number: 20220309270
    Abstract: A gaming system, computer-implemented method and gaming device are operable enhance player experience using image data. A system includes a processor circuit and a memory including machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to perform operations. Such operations include receiving, from a camera, image data that includes visual signals corresponding to a player and determining player action components from the image data. The player action components include multiple different player attributes that correspond to an emotional state of the player. Operations further include, based on the different player attributes, determining a predicted action of the player and causing a casino related action that corresponds to the predicted action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: David SMALL, David FROY, JR., Michael RUSS, Stefan KEILWERT, Sven AURICH, Fayez IDRIS, Daniel LANDRY
  • Patent number: 11436894
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices that enable interactions between a tag having conductive, coded ink and a gaming environment. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes providing a tag with an encoded physical medium that is readable by a touch-capable user interface, determining that the tag has been read by a touch-capable user interface of a gaming device in combination with detecting a gesture of the user at the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device, enabling the gaming device to provide a predetermined game feature in response to determining that the tag has been read by the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device in combination with detecting the gesture of the user at the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device, and updating an electronic record associated with the tag to indicate that the predetermined game feature has been enabled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Froy, Fayez Idris, Sven Aurich, Stefan Keilwert, Susanne Kiss
  • Publication number: 20220068086
    Abstract: A system which enables a user to log into one or more gaming establishment management systems using both of a biometric identifier capture device of a gaming establishment device and also using a biometric identifier capture device of an identified user's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Stewart Thoeni, James A. Vasquez, Daniel Landry
  • Patent number: 11195372
    Abstract: A system which enables a user to log into one or more gaming establishment management systems using both of a biometric identifier capture device of a gaming establishment device and also using a biometric identifier capture device of an identified user's mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Stewart Thoeni, James A. Vasquez, Daniel Landry
  • Publication number: 20210090394
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems, methods, and devices that enable interactions between a tag having conductive, coded ink and a gaming environment. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes providing a tag with an encoded physical medium that is readable by a touch-capable user interface, determining that the tag has been read by a touch-capable user interface of a gaming device in combination with detecting a gesture of the user at the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device, enabling the gaming device to provide a predetermined game feature in response to determining that the tag has been read by the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device in combination with detecting the gesture of the user at the touch-capable user interface of the gaming device, and updating an electronic record associated with the tag to indicate that the predetermined game feature has been enabled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Froy, Fayez Idris, Sven Aurich, Stefan Keilwert, Susanne Kiss
  • Publication number: 20210027577
    Abstract: A system which enables a user to log into one or more gaming establishment management systems using both of a biometric identifier capture device of a gaming establishment device and also using a biometric identifier capture device of an identified user's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Stewart Thoeni, James A. Vasquez, Daniel Landry
  • Publication number: 20200273286
    Abstract: A system which enables a user to log into one or more gaming establishment management systems using both of a biometric identifier capture device of a gaming establishment device and also using a biometric identifier capture device of an identified user's mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Stewart Thoeni, James A. Vasquez, Daniel Landry
  • Patent number: 10741020
    Abstract: A system which enables a user to log into one or more gaming establishment management systems using both of a biometric identifier capture device of a gaming establishment device and also using a biometric identifier capture device of an identified user's mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Stewart Thoeni, James A. Vasquez, Daniel Landry
  • Patent number: 10404253
    Abstract: A power supply unit for use with thermostats or other like devices requiring power. A power supply unit may be designed to keep electromagnetic interference emissions at a minimum, particularly at a level that does not violate governmental regulations. A unit may be designed so that there is enough power for a triggering a switch at about a cross over point of a waveform of input power to the unit. Power for triggering may come from a storage source rather than line power to reduce emissions on the power line. Power for the storage source may be provided with power stealing. Power stealing may require switching transistors which can generate emissions. Gate signals to the transistors may be especially shaped to keep emissions from transistor switching at a minimum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Tousignant, Daniel Landry, Alex Daher
  • Patent number: 10396770
    Abstract: A power supply unit for use with thermostats or other like devices requiring power. A power supply unit may be designed to keep electromagnetic interference emissions at a minimum, particularly at a level that does not violate governmental regulations. A unit may be designed so that there is enough power for a triggering a switch at about a cross over point of a waveform of input power to the unit. Power for triggering may come from a storage source rather than line power to reduce emissions on the power line. Power for the storage source may be provided with power stealing. Power stealing may require switching transistors which can generate emissions. Gate signals to the transistors may be especially shaped to keep emissions from transistor switching at a minimum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Ademco Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Landry, Daniel Tousignant, Alex Daher, Marco Lussier