Patents by Inventor David Froy
David Froy 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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Publication number: 20240104998Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of a self-evolving, AI-based playstyle models. A gaming system, device, and method are provided that identify data associated with a gameplay session at a gaming device, provide the data to a machine learning network; receive an output from the machine learning network in response to the machine learning network processing the data using a playstyle model, the output including an indication associated with modifying the playstyle model; and modify the playstyle model based on the indication. The data includes at least one of: a gameplay decision received during the gameplay session; and an emotional state of a user in association with the gameplay decision.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: David Froy, Thomas Trenkler, Karen Van Niekerk, Michael Russ, David Small
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Publication number: 20240082735Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in connection with an electronic game such as slots, video poker, or other such game. The game can provide a unique, dynamic storyline. For example, a storyline can be presented through graphical or other visual indicators that appear during game play, e.g. symbols or other game elements. The storyline and the graphical or other visual indicators of the storyline can change throughout a gaming session based on results in the game. For example, a winning spin in a slots game can cause the storyline to change in a positive direction while a non-winning spin can cause the storyline to remain neutral or change in a negative direct. Other factors that could influence the storyline can include, but are not limited to, the amount of a wager, the number of spins or the amount of time played so far, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2022Publication date: March 14, 2024Inventors: Soheil Latifi, David Froy, Sven Aurich, Stefan Keilwert
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Patent number: 11928923Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring individuals within a gaming venue. The method can comprise receiving, by a surveillance system of the gaming venue, input from a plurality of input devices at different locations within the gaming venue and identifying, by the surveillance system of the gaming venue, each of a plurality of individuals within the gaming venue based on the received input from the plurality of input devices. Two related individuals of the plurality of individuals can be identified by the surveillance system of the gaming venue based on a model defining factors for identifying relationships between individuals and an action directed to the identified two related individuals can be initiated by the surveillance system of the gaming venue.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: IGTInventors: Fayez Idris, David Froy, Michael Russ
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Publication number: 20240029475Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: IGTInventors: David SMALL, David FROY, JR., Michael RUSS, Stefan KEILWERT, Sven AURICH, Fayez IDRIS, Daniel LANDRY
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Patent number: 11875637Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of a self-evolving, AI-based playstyle models. A gaming system, device, and method are provided that identify data associated with a gameplay session at a gaming device, provide the data to a machine learning network; receive an output from the machine learning network in response to the machine learning network processing the data using a playstyle model, the output including an indication associated with modifying the playstyle model; and modify the playstyle model based on the indication. The data includes at least one of: a gameplay decision received during the gameplay session; and an emotional state of a user in association with the gameplay decision.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: IGTInventors: David Froy, Thomas Trenkler, Karen Van Niekerk, Michael Russ, David Small
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Publication number: 20230394913Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming machines, systems, and methods. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes enabling a user to interact with a game of chance via a user interface device of the electronic gaming machine, storing an amount of credit available for the player to play the game of chance in a credit meter, presenting the amount of credit available to the user via the user interface device, providing information from the credit meter to a wireless communication assembly, and transmitting, with the wireless communication assembly, the information from the credit meter to a game management system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Fayez Idris, Stefan Keilwert, Sven Aurich, David Froy, JR., Michael Russ, David Small, Yue Hang Tang
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Patent number: 11816931Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: David Small, David Froy, Jr., Michael Russ, Stefan Keilwert, Sven Aurich, Fayez Idris, Daniel Landry
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Publication number: 20230306818Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of an enhanced electronic gaming machine auto play mode. A gaming system, device, and method are provided that identify data associated with a set of previous gameplay sessions, the data including a set of previous gameplay decisions associated with the set of previous gameplay sessions; generate a set of playstyle models based on the set of previous gameplay decisions; and enable a gameplay mode in which a playstyle model of the set of playstyle models may be utilized to provide automated player inputs to a gameplay session.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: David Froy, Karen Van Niekerk, Thomas Trenkler, Adam Narducci, Michael Russ
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Patent number: 11763627Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming machines, systems, and methods. As an example, a method is disclosed that includes enabling a user to interact with a game of chance via a user interface device of the electronic gaming machine, storing an amount of credit available for the player to play the game of chance in a credit meter, presenting the amount of credit available to the user via the user interface device, providing information from the credit meter to a wireless communication assembly, and transmitting, with the wireless communication assembly, the information from the credit meter to a game management system.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: Fayez Idris, Stefan Keilwert, Sven Aurich, David Froy, Jr., Michael Russ, David Small, Yue Hang Tang
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Publication number: 20230274605Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
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Publication number: 20230260356Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
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Patent number: 11676453Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of an enhanced electronic gaming machine auto play mode. A gaming system, device, and method are provided that identify data associated with a set of previous gameplay sessions, the data including a set of previous gameplay decisions associated with the set of previous gameplay sessions; generate a set of playstyle models based on the set of previous gameplay decisions; and enable a gameplay mode in which a playstyle model of the set of playstyle models may be utilized to provide automated player inputs to a gameplay session.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: David Froy, Karen Van Niekerk, Thomas Trenkler, Adam Narducci, Michael Russ
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Patent number: 11670130Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
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Publication number: 20230169823Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of a self-evolving, AI-based playstyle models. A gaming system, device, and method are provided that identify data associated with a gameplay session at a gaming device, provide the data to a machine learning network; receive an output from the machine learning network in response to the machine learning network processing the data using a playstyle model, the output including an indication associated with modifying the playstyle model; and modify the playstyle model based on the indication. The data includes at least one of: a gameplay decision received during the gameplay session; and an emotional state of a user in association with the gameplay decision.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: David Froy, Thomas Trenkler, Karen Van Niekerk, Michael Russ, David Small
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Patent number: 11663885Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and, in particular, to back-betting within a gaming system. As an example, a back-betting system is disclosed to include a first communication interface that facilitates machine-to-machine communications with an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) of a gaming system, where the first communication interface is used to exchange state-of-play information with the EGM. The system is also disclosed to include a second communication interface that facilitates machine-to-machine communications with a mobile device, where the second communication interface is used to exchange back-bet wager information and deliver an indication of an outcome of a back-bet placed during a back-betting session established with the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: Kevin Higgins, Dwayne Nelson, Jeffery Shepherd, David Froy
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Publication number: 20230117466Abstract: In certain embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring individuals within a gaming venue. The method can comprise receiving, by a surveillance system of the gaming venue, input from a plurality of input devices at different locations within the gaming venue and identifying, by the surveillance system of the gaming venue, each of a plurality of individuals within the gaming venue based on the received input from the plurality of input devices. Two related individuals of the plurality of individuals can be identified by the surveillance system of the gaming venue based on a model defining factors for identifying relationships between individuals and an action directed to the identified two related individuals can be initiated by the surveillance system of the gaming venue.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2021Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Fayez Idris, David Froy, Michael Russ
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Patent number: 11625973Abstract: Gaming devices, systems, and methods are provided. The gaming device includes a display device, an image capture device to capture images of eyes of multiple users of the device, and a processor circuit. A memory includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor circuit, cause the processor circuit to generate, for each of the images of eyes of the plurality of users, gaze direction data corresponding to gaze directions of the eyes of each of the plurality of users and, based on the gaze direction data of the plurality of users, modify a gaming device function.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: IGTInventors: David Froy, Jr., Stefan Keilwert, Michael Russ
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Publication number: 20230051449Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a gaming system, device, and method supportive of an enhanced electronic gaming machine auto play mode. A gaming system, device, and method are provided that identify data associated with a set of previous gameplay sessions, the data including a set of previous gameplay decisions associated with the set of previous gameplay sessions; generate a set of playstyle models based on the set of previous gameplay decisions; and enable a gameplay mode in which a playstyle model of the set of playstyle models may be utilized to provide automated player inputs to a gameplay session.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: David Froy, Karen Van Niekerk, Thomas Trenkler, Adam Narducci, Michael Russ
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Publication number: 20230033912Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2021Publication date: February 2, 2023Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Small, Lukas Angermayer, David Froy, Bruno Rittner, Sven Aurich
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Publication number: 20230005337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2022Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Michael Russ, Daniel Landry, David Froy, Fayez Idris, Sven Aurich, Stefan Keilwert, Susanne Kiss