Patents by Inventor David Kubajak

David Kubajak 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: 20240119776
    Abstract: A system evaluates currency in an area using image processing. In some examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor, processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area, determine a value of the currency irrespective of validity, and counts the currency. In various examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency has an error condition; and when the currency is determined to have the error condition, provides output on the error condition. In a number of examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency is valid; and when the currency is determined to be suspect, provides output on the currency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Pechinko, David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Chris Blevins
  • Patent number: 11908266
    Abstract: System and method for systematically changing the color of lighting associated with a peripheral device (e.g., NFC device) based on the status or condition of the machine (e.g., EGM) to which it is connected and/or the status of another peripheral device connected to the machine. The system and method permit the operator of the machine to program unique illumination schemes corresponding to various machine and/or peripheral conditions. For example, the peripheral device may be illuminated with a unique color for each of a bill validator being offline, a cashbox being near full and a player being near to earning a promotion. The system and method may also be used to visually communicate information related to player tracking, mobile wallet, security issues and any other information concerning a EGM, player or casino.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Chris Blevens
  • Patent number: 11869302
    Abstract: Various system, method, and device embodiments are disclosed for establishing and utilizing a wireless connection between an electronic gaming machine and a mobile device associated with a player. Such embodiments include use of a first component configured to communicate information with the mobile device using near-field communications and use of a second component configured to automatically pair the mobile device with the mobile interface device, using a Bluetooth connection, wherein the pairing of the mobile device with the mobile interface device utilizes the information communicated to the mobile device using the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Dominic Mohrhardt
  • Publication number: 20230105713
    Abstract: System and method for funding wagers at live casino gaming tables. The systems and methods may use various interconnections of components including, but not limited to, mobile devices, mobile wallet systems, bill validators, TITO Systems, printers, peripheral systems (e.g., FUZION), player interface devices, wireless interfaces, payment processing systems, casino management systems and others. Wireless interface units may be integrated into casino gaming tables (or positioned nearby) and configured to communicate with mobile devices of the players. The system and methods allow players to use mobile wallets, virtual TITO tickets, physical TITO tickets, and other sources to obtain gaming chips for wagering and receiving cash outs in the same forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Inventors: Mike Nguyen, David Kubajak, Edwin Lai, Chris Blevins, Dillon Archibald, Jordan Cagle
  • Patent number: 11587047
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for transaction methods for mobile wallet operations in a casino. Various embodiments are directed to applying funds to a user's mobile wallet by transactions at a kiosk, cage, Peripheral System, or other system of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to applying credit to an electronic gaming machine of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to returning or redeeming credit from an electronic gaming machine of the casino to the user. Embodiments are also directed to transferring credit from a mobile wallet to external funds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: JCM American Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Nguyen, David Kubajak, Mark Adams, Mark Castilo
  • Publication number: 20220277618
    Abstract: Various system, method, and device embodiments are disclosed for establishing and utilizing a wireless connection between an electronic gaming machine and a mobile device associated with a player. Such embodiments include use of a first component configured to communicate information with the mobile device using near-field communications and use of a second component configured to automatically pair the mobile device with the mobile interface device, using a Bluetooth connection, wherein the pairing of the mobile device with the mobile interface device utilizes the information communicated to the mobile device using the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Dominic Mohrhardt
  • Publication number: 20220270438
    Abstract: System and method for systematically changing the color of lighting associated with a peripheral device (e.g., NFC device) based on the status or condition of the machine (e.g., EGM) to which it is connected and/or the status of another peripheral device connected to the machine. The system and method permit the operator of the machine to program unique illumination schemes corresponding to various machine and/or peripheral conditions. For example, the peripheral device may be illuminated with a unique color for each of a bill validator being offline, a cashbox being near full and a player being near to earning a promotion. The system and method may also be used to visually communicate information related to player tracking, mobile wallet, security issues and any other information concerning a EGM, player or casino.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Chris Blevens
  • Publication number: 20220262194
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Publication date: August 18, 2022
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 11341813
    Abstract: Various system, method, and device embodiments are disclosed for establishing and utilizing a wireless connection between an electronic gaming machine and a mobile device associated with a player. Such embodiments include use of a first component configured to communicate information with the mobile device using near-field communications and use of a second component configured to automatically pair the mobile device with the mobile interface device, using a Bluetooth connection, wherein the pairing of the mobile device with the mobile interface device utilizes the information communicated to the mobile device using the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine, Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Dominic Mohrhardt
  • Publication number: 20220138728
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for transaction methods for mobile wallet operations in a casino. Various embodiments are directed to applying funds to a user's mobile wallet by transactions at a kiosk, cage, Peripheral System, or other system of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to applying credit to an electronic gaming machine of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to returning or redeeming credit from an electronic gaming machine of the casino to the user. Embodiments are also directed to transferring credit from a mobile wallet to external funds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Mike Nguyen, David Kubajak, Mark Adams, Mark Castilo, JR.
  • Patent number: 11321999
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 11321998
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 11257331
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Japan Cash Machine
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 11227281
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for transaction methods for mobile wallet operations in a casino. Various embodiments are directed to applying funds to a user's mobile wallet by transactions at a kiosk, cage, Peripheral System, or other system of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to applying credit to an electronic gaming machine of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to returning or redeeming credit from an electronic gaming machine of the casino to the user. Embodiments are also directed to transferring credit from a mobile wallet to external funds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: JCM American Corporation
    Inventors: Mike Nguyen, David Kubajak, Mark Adams, Mark Castilo
  • Patent number: 11189136
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20210366222
    Abstract: A system for processing output of at least one count sort machine evaluates data regarding cash box documents that are provided to at least one count sort machine. The system may determine one or more combinations of the cash box documents for one or more output containers using the data. The system may operate one or more movement mechanisms to move at least a portion of the cash box documents from one or more output ports of the at least one count sort machines to the one or more output containers based on the combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Pechinko, Chris Blevens, David Kubajak
  • Patent number: 11127259
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: JCM American Corporation
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Patent number: 11100759
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided to enable casino operators to provide printed tangible items for patron uses, such as lottery tickets. Such embodiments accept tangible indicators of financial consideration from patrons, such as currency or tickets associated with certain verifiable values, such as valid and winning lottery tickets and other forms of consideration which a patron can provide to a casino in exchange for one or more points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: JCM American Corporation
    Inventors: David Kubajak, Mike Nguyen, Mark Adams
  • Publication number: 20210110358
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for transaction methods for mobile wallet operations in a casino. Various embodiments are directed to applying funds to a user's mobile wallet by transactions at a kiosk, cage, Peripheral System, or other system of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to applying credit to an electronic gaming machine of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to returning or redeeming credit from an electronic gaming machine of the casino to the user. Embodiments are also directed to transferring credit from a mobile wallet to external funds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Mike Nguyen, David Kubajak, Mark Adams, Mark Castilo
  • Publication number: 20210110385
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for transaction methods for mobile wallet operations in a casino. Various embodiments are directed to applying funds to a user's mobile wallet by transactions at a kiosk, cage, Peripheral System, or other system of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to applying credit to an electronic gaming machine of the casino. Embodiments are also directed to returning or redeeming credit from an electronic gaming machine of the casino to the user. Embodiments are also directed to transferring credit from a mobile wallet to external funds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Inventors: Mike Nguyen, David Kubajak, Mark Adams, Mark Castilo