Patents by Inventor Dean A. Ehrlich
Dean A. Ehrlich 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: 10403081Abstract: Systems and methods for serving patrons in a wagering game environment are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving patron service information, wherein the patron service information indicates activities of a patron in a casino. The method can also include selecting, based on the patron service information, a service for the patron, wherein the patron has not requested the service. Additionally, the method can include presenting a service order instructing a service attendant to deliver the service.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. Ehrlich, Andrew Fowler, Mark B. Gagner, Joel R. Jaffe, Shridhar P. Joshi, Mark C. Pace, Larry J. Pacey, Christopher Green, Kate H. Holmes, Peter Petras
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Patent number: 9536390Abstract: Systems and methods for serving patrons in a wagering game environment are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving patron service information, wherein the patron service information indicates activities of a patron in a casino. The method can also include selecting, based on the patron service information, a service for the patron, wherein the patron has not requested the service. Additionally, the method can include presenting a service order instructing a service attendant to deliver the service.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Dean A. Ehrlich, Andrew Fowler, Mark B. Gagner, Joel R. Jaffe, Shridhar P. Joshi, Mark C. Pace, Larry J. Pacey, Christopher Green, Kate H. Holmes, Peter Petras
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Patent number: 9466171Abstract: A gaming system community server communications controller sends information to a wagering-game server. A community server processor obtains gaming session information relating to a player's gaming session from the wagering-game server or wagering-game machine. The system determines whether the gaming session information satisfies a condition precedent to an award of player profile content comprising a currency in a community server secondary economy, game content available to the player on the community server, non-game content available to the player on the community server, game content available to the wagering-game machine player, non-game content available to the wagering-game machine player, and/or game content available to the player from the wagering-game server.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy M. Hornik, Jamie W. Vann, Joel R. Jaffe, Dion K. Aoki, Dean Ehrlich, Candice Savino
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Publication number: 20160012661Abstract: Systems and methods for serving patrons in a wagering game environment are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving patron service information, wherein the patron service information indicates activities of a patron in a casino. The method can also include selecting, based on the patron service information, a service for the patron, wherein the patron has not requested the service. Additionally, the method can include presenting a service order instructing a service attendant to deliver the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventors: Dean A. Ehrlich, Andrew Fowler, Mark B. Gagner, Joel R. Jaffe, Shridhar P. Joshi, Mark C. Pace, Larry J. Pacey, Christopher Green, Kate H. Holmes, Peter Petras
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Publication number: 20140335944Abstract: A gaming system community server communications controller sends information to a wagering-game server. A community server processor obtains gaming session information relating to a player's gaming session from the wagering-game server or wagering-game machine. The system determines whether the gaming session information satisfies a condition precedent to an award of player profile content comprising a currency in a community server secondary economy, game content available to the player on the community server, non-game content available to the player on the community server, game content available to the wagering-game machine player, non-game content available to the wagering-game machine player, and/or game content available to the player from the wagering-game server.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Inventors: Jeremy M. Hornik, Jamie W. Vann, Joel R. Jaffe, Dion K. Aoki, Dean Ehrlich, Candice Savino
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Patent number: 8622743Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include initiating, at a gaming machine, an analysis mode of a wagering game training tool associated with a wagering game, and determining when a player has played a predefined number of rounds of the wagering game. The operations can also include determining a skill level associated with the player for one or more areas of skill associated with the wagering game based, at least in part, on the predefined number of rounds played by the player. The operations can further include identifying an area of skill associated with the wagering game where the skill level associated with the player is less than a predefined skill level, and initiating a training mode of the wagering game training tool to improve the skill level associated with the player in the identified area of skill.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bone, Dean A. Ehrlich, Allon G. Englman, James J. Getz, Alfred Thomas
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Publication number: 20120034806Abstract: An apparatus for easily connecting the wires of a fixture or appliance to the wires carrying the electrical current of a building or structure comprised of a first piece that secures to an outlet box in a ceiling or wall and a second piece that fits over the first piece. The wires carrying the electrical current are affixed to electrical conductors of the first piece. When the second piece, already a part of the fixture or appliance to be installed, is fitted over the first piece, the electric connections are completed and the electrical current travels to the fixture or appliance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Nathan Dean Ehrlich
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Publication number: 20110118009Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include initiating, at a gaming machine, an analysis mode of a wagering game training tool associated with a wagering game, and determining when a player has played a predefined number of rounds of the wagering game. The operations can also include determining a skill level associated with the player for one or more areas of skill associated with the wagering game based, at least in part, on the predefined number of rounds played by the player. The operations can further include identifying an area of skill associated with the wagering game where the skill level associated with the player is less than a predefined skill level, and initiating a training mode of the wagering game training tool to improve the skill level associated with the player in the identified area of skill.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2010Publication date: May 19, 2011Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Robert Bone, Dean A. Ehrlich, Allon G. Englman, James J. Getz, Alfred Thomas
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Publication number: 20110045908Abstract: Systems and methods for serving patrons in a wagering game environment are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving patron service information, wherein the patron service information indicates activities of a patron in a casino. The method can also include selecting, based on the patron service information, a service for the patron, wherein the patron has not requested the service. Additionally, the method can include presenting a service order instructing a service attendant to deliver the service.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Dean A. Ehrlich, Andrew Fowler, Mark B. Gagner, Joel R. Jaffe, Shridhar P. Joshi, Mark C. Pace, Larry J. Pacey, Christopher Green, Kate H. Holmes, Peter Petras
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Patent number: 6575829Abstract: A bonus event configured for interaction between a player and a gaming machine initiated through a simulated telecommunications link including a telephone handset or similar device such as a speakerphone. The bonus event may be configured as an “incoming” call triggered by some outcome of a primary game on the gaming machine or as an “outgoing” call by a player to the gaming machine. In either instance, the bonus event includes one or more of positive player interactions with the gaming machine, as through a keypad, prior to generation of a bonus award.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2001Date of Patent: June 10, 2003Assignee: Anchor GamingInventors: James M. Coleman, Dean A. Ehrlich, Michael T. Tessmer, Jason R. deGrandmaison
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Publication number: 20030060258Abstract: A bonus event configured for interaction between a player and a gaming machine initiated through a simulated telecommunications link including a telephone handset or similar device such as a speakerphone. The bonus event may be configured as an “incoming” call triggered by some outcome of a primary game on the gaming machine or as an “outgoing” call by a player to the gaming machine. In either instance, the bonus event includes one or more of positive player interactions with the gaming machine, as through a keypad, prior to generation of a bonus award.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Inventors: James M. Coleman, Dean A. Ehrlich, Michael T. Tessmer, Jason R. deGrandmaison