Patents by Inventor Edward Hole

Edward Hole 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: 20080026829
    Abstract: A wagering game system is described herein. In embodiments the wagering game system comprises a plurality of player terminals configured to present wagering games and to collect player activity information associated with the wagering games, the player activity information indicating player inputs and financial transactions. In embodiments, the wagering game system further comprises one or more account servers configured to receive the player activity information and to perform the financial transactions on player accounts and a monitoring system configured to receive the player activity information and to remotely disable ones of the plurality of player terminals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Applicant: Oneida Indian Nation
    Inventors: Richard Martin, Edward Hole, Robert Angell, John Santini, Ian Mitchell, Dave Costantino
  • Publication number: 20070207857
    Abstract: An integrated gaming and services system is disclosed. The system includes a gaming terminal and a server system. The gaming terminal may include a reader system connected to the gaming terminal, the reader system configured to read identification information of a player. The gaming terminal may further include an input/output system including one or more input components that permit a player to input at least voice commands to the gaming terminal, and one or more output components that output gaming and services information to the player in response to the voice commands. The gaming terminal may additionally include a communication interface connecting the gaming terminal to a communication network. The server system communicates with the gaming terminal via the communication interface, and provides enhanced services to the player based at least on the identification information of the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Angell, Edward Hole, Susan Kesel
  • Publication number: 20070038570
    Abstract: Systems and methods consistent with the present invention allow guests at a hospitality facility to communicate via VoIP from a remote terminal. For example, guests at a client terminal can place and receive phone calls, experience content, and receive targeted messages while continuing to play games at the client terminal. Based on the stored guest preference information, hospitality facility operators can selectively target information to each guest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Halbritter, Frank Riolo, Craig Clark, Susan Kesel, Robert Angell, Edward Hole
  • Publication number: 20070015573
    Abstract: Player information is received and a player is authenticated based on government regulations. Player deposits are compared to limits associated with player accounts. Upon reaching a limit associated with the account, the player may be prevented from depositing additional funds or playing games. In this way, gaming facilities may monitor gaming and ensure responsible gaming for all players.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Angell, Edward Hole, Susan Kesel