Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for managing user account data and award redemptions. In one embodiment, a system is provided that includes a web server configured to operate an online platform that enables a user to activate an award enhancement option for an award. The system also includes a data integration server communicatively coupled to the server. The data integration server may be configured to receive, from the web server, first identity data representing an identity of the user and activation data identifying the award enhancement option activated by the user, and store, in a memory device, the activation data with account data of the user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for cutscene management. The method is implemented with at least one processor and includes receiving, from a game server, game state data representing a state of an electronically displayed game, the game being hosted by a plurality of gameplay client devices that are configured to transmit the game state data to the game server. The method also includes determining an event associated with the game based on the game state data, determining at least one cutscene based on the event, the at least one cutscene including a visual representation of the event, and inserting the at least one cutscene into a cutscene queue, the cutscene queue including at least one cutscene associated with the game and a sequence for displaying the at least one cutscene from the cutscene queue.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods are provided for tracking user activity and managing quests. By way of example, a method may include receiving, from a website server, first identity data representing an identity of a user and data identifying a quest activated by the user, the quest comprising one or more activities to be performed at a physical location, and receiving, from at least one reporting device, second identity data representing the identity of the user at the physical location, and activity tracking data in response to the user performing an activity associated with the quest at the physical location. The method may also include identifying the user and the quest activated by the user based on the first identity data and data identifying the quest, further identifying the user and activity data related to the quest based on the second identity data and activity tracking data, and monitoring a progress of the user.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for secondary game creation and management include a plurality of gaming machines, and a scheduler configured to initiate a secondary game in response to a request from one or more players or a schedule defined by an administrator, the secondary game including one or more games executed on the plurality of gaming machines. A controller is also provided that is configured to validate each player to participate in the secondary game on respective ones of the plurality of gaming machines and enable secondary gameplay by the validated players on the plurality of gaming machines. Further, a data analyzer is provided that is configured to receive primary game player data and secondary game player data from the plurality of gaming machines and process the primary game player data and secondary game player data to determine at least one of a progression, position, or score of a player of a secondary game.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of protecting a surface of an automobile body covered by an automobile finish which comprises applying a continuous coating of an automobile protectant finish composition to the surface, which composition comprises, before drying, an aqueous solution or emulsion comprising a film-forming, an or methacrylic acid co-polymer; and removing excess water from said coating to form a continuous coating of said copolymer on said surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved aqueous composition comprising a dimethylpolysiloxane for preserving and renewing the surfaces of automobile tires, bumpers, and trim results from combining a dimethylpolysiloxane with an acrylic polymer, having carboxylic acid groups in an aqueous liquid wherein said acrylic acid polymer is an amount effect to provide a gelled composition.

Abstract: A generally cylindrical security door module is designed for retrofit into the passageway of an aircraft leading to the cockpit. Two doors, forward and aft, are provided which are mounted for opening and closing upon commands emanating from the cockpit. Both doors are normally closed and only one normally opens at a time. A candidate for entrance to the cockpit is permitted to enter the module when the cockpit personnel open the aft door, which is then closed. Sensing apparatus may be employed to establish the identity and clearance of the candidate. Upon approval, the cockpit personnel open the forward door to admit the candidate. Emergency release apparatus is also described.

Abstract: A method of temporarily protecting a surface which includes the steps of applying a continuous coating of a masking material to said surface, which masking material comprises, before drying, an aqueous solution or emulsion consisting essentially of a film-forming, carboxylic acid-containing polymer; coating all or a portion of said surface with a coating compound, said masking material preventing said coating compound from contacting said surface; and, thereafter, removing said masking material from said surface. Preferably said carboxylic acid-containing polymer is an acrylic or methacrylic acid-containing copolymer and is the sole film-forming component of the aqueous solution or emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of temporarily protecting a surface which includes the steps of applying a continuous coating of a masking material to said surface, which masking material comprises, before drying, an aqueous solution or emulsion consisting essentially of a film-forming, carboxylic acid-containing polymer; coating all or a portion of said surface with a coating compound, said masking material preventing said coating compound from contacting said surface; and, thereafter, removing said masking material from said surface. Preferably said carboxylic acid-containing polymer is an acrylic or methacrylic acid-containing copolymer and is the sole film-forming component of the aqueous solution or emulsion.