Patents by Inventor David Balmer

David Balmer 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: 10984630
    Abstract: A kiosk system including: multiple kiosks forming a network, each of said multiple kiosks comprising: a housing; a processor configured to control operation of the kiosk; a user interface; a gaming voucher and note input and output; a bill validator configured to identify and validate gaming vouchers and notes, the bill validator further configured to accept one or more gaming vouchers and notes simultaneously; a recycler cassette configured to store notes and gaming vouchers; and a note ejector configured to dispense at least notes commensurate with a value of one or more validated gaming vouchers; and a remote server communicatively linked to the multiple kiosks and a casino management system. Using a bill validator and recycler to accept both notes and gaming vouchers provides a more efficient redemption process for both the players and casinos.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Inventors: David Balmer, Jay Fraker