Patents by Inventor David Colvin

David Colvin 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: 12293640
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including one or more random number generators in communication with the at least one processor, wherein a player may selectively delay the processor from utilizing results from the at least one RNG to change a future game outcome by interacting with the gaming machine and preventing game play for a delay period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Patent number: 12272207
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: Sierra Artificial Neural Networks
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378495
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378947
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378024
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378025
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378970
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378952
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240378026
    Abstract: Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and/or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 14, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Patent number: 12142114
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game and includes the generation of random sub-events wherein two or more of said random sub-events are required to trigger another game part including a bonus game, a secondary game, a free game round, a “hold and spin” round, or other game event. The plurality of volatility stabilizing sub-events (VSS) required to trigger another game part serve to reduce the frequency of significant player “cold streaks” during game play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin, Keith Kruczynski
  • Patent number: 12100268
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game and includes the generation of random sub-events wherein two or more of said random sub-events are required to trigger another game part including a bonus game, a secondary game, a free game round, a “hold and spin” round, or other game event. The plurality of sub-events required to trigger another game part serve to reduce the frequency of significant player “cold streaks” during game play. The game of chance including randomized independent expanding reels with dynamically changing graphical elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin, Keith Kruczynski, Scott Sims, Mark Mussetter
  • Patent number: 11922773
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game and includes the generation of random sub-events wherein two or more of said random sub-events are required to trigger another game part including a bonus game, a secondary game, a free game round, a “hold and spin” round, or other game event. The plurality of sub-events required to trigger another game part serve to reduce the frequency of significant player “cold streaks” during game play. The game of chance including a plurality of user-selectable or switchable random number generators in communication with the at least one processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLC
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240071180
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a plurality of games of chance. The gaming system includes a primary game display area and a secondary game display area. The plurality of games includes at least a plurality of electronic table games including two or more electronic table games from a group of table games including, craps, baccarat, roulette, blackjack, three-card poker, pai gow poker, Caribbean stud and big 6 wheel. The processing of the two or more electronic table games includes a separate and discrete game state engine for each of the two or more electronic table games. High hold percentage side bets are offered to increase the hold percentage of at least one table game and the overall hold percentage of the gaming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, William Chong, Keith Matthew Kruczynski, Joel Jason Searles, Randall Paul Tallon
  • Patent number: 11893861
    Abstract: A gaming machine and method include a monetary input device, a user interface configured to: enable a player to select a wager for a game of chance having a skill-based activity, to interact with the game of chance using a gaming input device. A processor is programmed to enable the player to win a prize based at least in part on input from the gaming input device, and to set at least one parameter of the skill-based activity or the gaming input device to a first difficulty for winning the prize during a first game of a gaming session including a plurality of games, and to adjust the parameter to modify the difficulty to a second difficulty for winning the prize during a subsequent game of the gaming session to maintain a predetermined percentage or percentage range of money or credits returned to the player (RTP) during the gaming session.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLC
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
  • Publication number: 20240029516
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game and includes the generation of random sub-events wherein two or more of said random sub-events are required to trigger another game part including a bonus game, a secondary game, a free game round, a “hold and spin” round, or other game event. The plurality of sub-events required to trigger another game part serve to reduce the frequency of significant player “cold streaks” during game play. The game of chance including randomized independent expanding reels with dynamically changing graphical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin, Keith Kruczynski, Scott Sims, Mark Mussetter
  • Publication number: 20240013625
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game to trigger a second bonus game part including a plurality of free games relating to a progressive award. The second bonus game part includes awarding at least one combination award including a progressive cash or credit award and an award of a plurality of free games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin
  • Publication number: 20230394926
    Abstract: A gaming machine and method include a monetary input device, a user interface configured to: enable a player to select a wager for a game of chance having a skill-based activity, to interact with the game of chance using a gaming input device. A processor is programmed to enable the player to win a prize based at least in part on input from the gaming input device, and to set at least one parameter of the skill-based activity or the gaming input device to a first difficulty for winning the prize during a first game of a gaming session including a plurality of games, and to adjust the parameter to modify the difficulty to a second difficulty for winning the prize during a subsequent game of the gaming session to maintain a predetermined percentage or percentage range of money or credits returned to the player (RTP) during the gaming session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
  • Patent number: D1010011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLC
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
  • Patent number: D1010012
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLC
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
  • Patent number: D1015432
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLC
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin