Patents by Inventor Frederick Van Baltz
Frederick Van Baltz 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: 9886819Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
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Publication number: 20160055715Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
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Patent number: 8740697Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20140100021Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Patent number: 8678911Abstract: An apparatus for use with a gaming machine is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electronic processing board that is coupled to first and second data interfaces as well as a ticket printer. The electronic processing board responds to a cashout signal by communicating with the gaming machine via the first data interface, communicating with a computer system via the second data interface, and communicating with the printer to issue a ticket.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee
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Publication number: 20140080597Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITEDInventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
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Patent number: 8608553Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20130244760Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Patent number: 8529347Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
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Publication number: 20030073496Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara L. Young