Patents by Inventor Daniel William Milligan
Daniel William Milligan 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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Patent number: 11941941Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing a random reward associated with at least one game are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving, by a gaming server, data representative of gaming activity of a player of the at least one game, providing, by the gaming server, a code associated with the random reward, wherein the code is representative of an entry to win the random reward, receiving, by the gaming server, data representative of a text message including the code, determining whether the player won the random reward based on the received code, and providing a notification indicating whether the player won the random reward.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Publication number: 20230419784Abstract: A gaming machine includes an input device and a processor coupled to the input device. The input device is configured to receive a game play event from a player. The processor is programmed to determine whether a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied based at least in part on the game play event. The jackpot trigger condition includes a target quantity of games played, a target set of game tokens, a target pattern of game symbols, and/or a target pattern of game play outcomes. The processor is further programmed to award a jackpot credit to one or more players when the jackpot trigger condition is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Daniel William Milligan, Christopher John Thacker, Stephen Wade Brooks, Jason Todd Sprinkle
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Patent number: 11790726Abstract: A gaming machine includes an input device and a processor coupled to the input device. The input device is configured to receive a game play event from a player. The processor is programmed to determine whether a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied based at least in part on the game play event. The jackpot trigger condition includes a target quantity of games played, a target set of game tokens, a target pattern of game symbols, and/or a target pattern of game play outcomes. The processor is further programmed to award a jackpot credit to one or more players when the jackpot trigger condition is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Daniel William Milligan, Christopher John Thacker, Stephen Wade Brooks, Jason Todd Sprinkle
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Publication number: 20230169822Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing a random reward associated with at least one game are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving, by a gaming server, data representative of gaming activity of a player of the at least one game, providing, by the gaming server, a code associated with the random reward, wherein the code is representative of an entry to win the random reward, receiving, by the gaming server, data representative of a text message including the code, determining whether the player won the random reward based on the received code, and providing a notification indicating whether the player won the random reward.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Patent number: 11557170Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing a random reward associated with at least one game are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving, by a gaming server, data representative of gaming activity of a player of the at least one game, providing, by the gaming server, a code associated with the random reward, wherein the code is representative of an entry to win the random reward, receiving, by the gaming server, data representative of a text message including the code, determining whether the player won the random reward based on the received code, and providing a notification indicating whether the player won the random reward.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Patent number: 11257320Abstract: Servers and method for use in creating a random reward are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving a request for a random reward from an organizer, establishing a random reward in response to the request, transmitting a credential associated with the random reward to a player, and crediting gaming activity associated with the credential to the random reward. Access to the random reward is limited to players presenting the credential.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan, Stephen Wade Brooks
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Publication number: 20210090398Abstract: A gaming machine includes an input device and a processor coupled to the input device. The input device is configured to receive a game play event from a player. The processor is programmed to determine whether a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied based at least in part on the game play event. The jackpot trigger condition includes a target quantity of games played, a target set of game tokens, a target pattern of game symbols, and/or a target pattern of game play outcomes. The processor is further programmed to award a jackpot credit to one or more players when the jackpot trigger condition is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Daniel William Milligan, Christopher John Thacker, Stephen Wade Brooks, Jason Todd Sprinkle
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Patent number: 10872496Abstract: A gaming machine includes an input device and a processor coupled to the input device. The input device is configured to receive a game play event from a player. The processor is programmed to determine whether a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied based at least in part on the game play event. The jackpot trigger condition includes a target quantity of games played, a target set of game tokens, a target pattern of game symbols, and/or a target pattern of game play outcomes. The processor is further programmed to award a jackpot credit to one or more players when the jackpot trigger condition is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel William Milligan, Christopher John Thacker, Stephen Wade Brooks, Jason Todd Sprinkle
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Publication number: 20200364707Abstract: A cryptographic key is associated with an identifier (ID) of an electronic gaming machine (EGM). A computing device receives a coupon redemption request including an electronic payment coupon having the EGM ID and a credit amount. The computing device authenticates the electronic payment coupon based at least in part on the cryptographic key associated with the EGM ID and transmits a redemption confirmation when the electronic payment coupon is successfully authenticated. The computing device also stores a cancellation associated with the electronic payment coupon. The cancellation indicates that the electronic payment coupon has been redeemed for the credit amount. Such an electronic payment coupon may, for example, be generated by an EGM and/or be redeemed using an EGM and/or any other computing device capable of receiving the electronic payment coupon, transmitting a redemption request, and providing the credit amount to a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Michael M. Oberberger, Ben Lechlitner, Chris Jarrell, John M. Plunkett, Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Publication number: 20200265669Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing a random reward associated with at least one game are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving, by a gaming server, data representative of gaming activity of a player of the at least one game, providing, by the gaming server, a code associated with the random reward, wherein the code is representative of an entry to win the random reward, receiving, by the gaming server, data representative of a text message including the code, determining whether the player won the random reward based on the received code, and providing a notification indicating whether the player won the random reward.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Patent number: 10740753Abstract: A cryptographic key is associated with an identifier (ID) of an electronic gaming machine (EGM). A computing device receives a coupon redemption request including an electronic payment coupon having the EGM ID and a credit amount. The computing device authenticates the electronic payment coupon based at least in part on the cryptographic key associated with the EGM ID and transmits a redemption confirmation when the electronic payment coupon is successfully authenticated. The computing device also stores a cancellation associated with the electronic payment coupon. The cancellation indicates that the electronic payment coupon has been redeemed for the credit amount. Such an electronic payment coupon may, for example, be generated by an EGM and/or be redeemed using an EGM and/or any other computing device capable of receiving the electronic payment coupon, transmitting a redemption request, and providing the credit amount to a user.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael M. Oberberger, Ben Lechlitner, Chris Jarrell, John M. Plunkett, Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Patent number: 10685533Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing a random reward associated with at least one game are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving, by a gaming server, data representative of gaming activity of a player of the at least one game, providing, by the gaming server, a code associated with the random reward, wherein the code is representative of an entry to win the random reward, receiving, by the gaming server, data representative of a text message including the code, determining whether the player won the random reward based on the received code, and providing a notification indicating whether the player won the random reward.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Publication number: 20190304250Abstract: Servers and method for use in creating a random reward are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving a request for a random reward from an organizer, establishing a random reward in response to the request, transmitting a credential associated with the random reward to a player, and crediting gaming activity associated with the credential to the random reward. Access to the random reward is limited to players presenting the credential.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan, Stephen Wade Brooks
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Patent number: 10354483Abstract: Servers and method for use in creating a random reward are disclosed. One exemplary method includes receiving a request for a random reward from an organizer, establishing a random reward in response to the request, transmitting a credential associated with the random reward to a player, and crediting gaming activity associated with the credential to the random reward. Access to the random reward is limited to players presenting the credential.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan, Stephen Wade Brooks
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Patent number: 10304288Abstract: A gaming machine includes an input device and a processor coupled to the input device. The input device is configured to receive a game play event from a player. The processor is programmed to determine whether a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied based at least in part on the game play event. The jackpot trigger condition includes a target quantity of games played, a target set of game tokens, a target pattern of game symbols, and/or a target pattern of game play outcomes. The processor is further programmed to award a jackpot credit to one or more players when the jackpot trigger condition is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: VIDEO GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Daniel William Milligan, Christopher John Thacker, Stephen Wade Brooks, Jason Todd Sprinkle
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Publication number: 20190051111Abstract: A gaming machine includes an input device and a processor coupled to the input device. The input device is configured to receive a game play event from a player. The processor is programmed to determine whether a jackpot trigger condition is satisfied based at least in part on the game play event. The jackpot trigger condition includes a target quantity of games played, a target set of game tokens, a target pattern of game symbols, and/or a target pattern of game play outcomes. The processor is further programmed to award a jackpot credit to one or more players when the jackpot trigger condition is satisfied.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Inventors: Daniel William Milligan, Christopher John Thacker, Stephen Wade Brooks, Jason Todd Sprinkle
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Patent number: 9754445Abstract: A gaming system that includes an input device with a sensor configured to measure data associated with an interaction of a player with the input device during play of a game on the gaming machine. The gaming system further includes a processor programmed to receive measured data from the sensor, determine, from the received measured data, that the interaction of the player with the input device exceeds an acceptable interaction threshold level, associate one or more gaming events that correspond to the determination that the interaction of the player with the input device exceeds the acceptable interaction threshold level, and determine a mental state of the player based on: the associated one or more gaming events, and the determination that the interaction of the player with the input device exceeds the acceptable interaction threshold level.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: DAniel William Milligan, Ben Lechlitner
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Patent number: 9754449Abstract: Gaming servers and methods for use in providing a random reward to multiple players are disclosed. One exemplary method includes randomly shuffling bonus values between each of the plurality of gaming machines participating in the random reward, wherein the random reward includes a trigger condition triggering the random reward, upon shuffling the bonus values between each of the plurality of gaming machines. The method further includes determining if the trigger condition is satisfied by one of the plurality of gaming machines, and in response to the trigger condition being satisfied, awarding, at the gaming server, the random reward based on a final bonus value randomly shuffled to the one of the plurality of gaming machines from amongst each of the bonus values at a time the random reward is triggered.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Patent number: 9633521Abstract: A game of chance associated with a first player is executed at least in part by selecting a combination of game symbols from a set of available game symbols. A history of previous game symbol combinations selected by one or more previous executions of a game of chance is determined. The previous executions are associated with a second player and/or a previous gaming session associated with the first player. When the selected game symbol combination is included in the history of previous game symbol combinations, a prize is awarded.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan
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Patent number: 9607471Abstract: Systems and methods for use in providing a random reward associated with at least one play-for-fun application are disclosed. One exemplary method includes crediting, at the gaming server, gaming activity directed to a play-for-fun application by a player to a player tracking account, issuing at least one coupon associated with a random reward based on at least the gaming activity credited to the player tracking account, tracking, at the gaming server, redemption of the at least one coupon, and awarding the random reward when the coupon is redeemed at a gaming machine in accordance with at least one trigger condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Thacker, Daniel William Milligan, Ryan Cuddy