Patents by Inventor Gary R. Streeter
Gary R. Streeter 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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Publication number: 20160217644Abstract: Described are a number of mechanisms that can reduce transaction costs and increase the economic viability of a number of products. Included is a combination instant lottery ticket and debit card that makes it possible to issue prepaid debit cards having a relatively low monetary value. Also included is a combination on-line ticket/receipt and debit card that can automate the prize paying process, simplifying the retailers responsibilities while reducing the potential for fraud. Various cash flow and authentication techniques such as age and location verification, nano payment methods and spam filters based on these mechanisms are also described. In addition, instant lottery tickets, and in particular, losing tickets can be provided with a small residual value by placing account information on the ticket. In another version, a lottery ticket can be combined with a payment card that operates as a closed payment system whereby the payment card can only be used with a specified vendor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, JR., Mather Lindsay, Patricia M. Irwin, Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: 8638479Abstract: Improved scanner designs are provided to improve imaging and reduce errors during the scanning process. Embodiments disclosed include, for example, the use of dual cameras to improve imagery and reduce the scanner enclosure size, synchronized lighting techniques during the scanning sequence, shielded lens for the camera scanner, a scanner enclosed on at least three sides, adjustments to scanner lighting based on the levels of ambient lighting, a combined branding and scanner apparatus, a gimbaled scanner mount, and a tilted platen with stop for document alignment.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Sten Mejenborg, Jonathan Holbrook, Burbank Herndon, William F. Behm, Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: 8562411Abstract: An electron game machine is provided that may be used in association with standard or special type lottery tickets to enhance a lottery players game experience. The machine may be configure for single or plural play options and may be recharged for reuse. Game play data may be entered manually or automatically. Game machines may be manufactured as generic devices and programmed with game specific information as needed.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2007Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Gary R. Streeter
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Publication number: 20130234428Abstract: Described are a number of mechanisms that can reduce transaction costs and increase the economic viability of a number of products. Included is a combination instant lottery ticket and debit card that makes it possible to issue prepaid debit cards having a relatively low monetary value. Also included is a combination on-line ticket/receipt and debit card that can automate the prize paying process, simplifying the retailer's responsibilities while reducing the potential for fraud. Various cash flow and authentication techniques such as age and location verification, nano payment methods and spam filters based on these mechanisms are also described. In addition, instant lottery tickets, and in particular, losing tickets can be provided with a small residual value by placing account information on the ticket. In another version, a lottery ticket can be combined with a payment card that operates as a closed payment system whereby the payment card can only be used with a specified vendor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, JR., Lindsay Mather, Patricia M. Irwin, Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: 8434791Abstract: Described are a number of mechanisms that can reduce transaction costs and increase the economic viability of a number of products. Included is a combination instant lottery ticket and debit card that makes it possible to issue prepaid debit cards having a relatively low monetary value. Also included is a combination on-line ticket/receipt and debit card that can automate the prize paying process, simplifying the retailer's responsibilities while reducing the potential for fraud. Various cash flow and authentication techniques such as age and location verification, nano payment methods and spam filters based on these mechanisms are also described. In addition, instant lottery tickets, and in particular, losing tickets can be provided with a small residual value by placing account information on the ticket. In another version, a lottery ticket can be combined with a payment card that operates as a closed payment system whereby the payment card can only be used with a specified vendor.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2010Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Mather Lindsay, Gary R. Streeter, Patricia M. Irwin
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Publication number: 20120250118Abstract: Improved scanner designs are provided to improve imaging and reduce errors during the scanning process. Embodiments disclosed include, for example, the use of dual cameras to improve imagery and reduce the scanner enclosure size, synchronized lighting techniques during the scanning sequence, shielded lens for the camera scanner, a scanner enclosed on at least three sides, adjustments to scanner lighting based on the levels of ambient lighting, a combined branding and scanner apparatus, a gimbaled scanner mount, and a tilted platen with stop for document alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, JR., Sten Mejenborg, Jonathan Holbrook, Burbank Herndon, William F. Behm, Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: 8199370Abstract: Improved scanner designs are provided to improve imaging and reduce errors during the scanning process. Embodiments disclosed include, for example, the use of dual cameras to improve imagery and reduce the scanner enclosure size, synchronized lighting techniques during the scanning sequence, shielded lens for the camera scanner, a scanner enclosed on at least three sides, adjustments to scanner lighting based on the levels of ambient lighting, a combined branding and scanner apparatus, a gimbaled scanner mount, and a tilted platen with stop for document alignment.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Sten Mejenborg, Jonathan Holbrook, Burbank Herndon, William F. Behm, Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: 8177136Abstract: A method of embedding an optical signature in a document and document produced therefrom. The optical signature uses an invisible optical pattern or covering that can reflect light in non-visible wavelengths, such as light in infrared, or fluoresces when exposed to a particular wavelength of light, such as ultra-violet light. The invisible optical pattern can be a covering over another optical pattern, or a base pattern upon which a second optical pattern is embedded.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Fred W. Finnerty, Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr.
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Patent number: 8033905Abstract: A lottery game played on an electronic game machine using a pre-printed lottery ticket is disclosed. The lottery ticket is embedded with game and prize information that can be read by the game machine. After inserting the lottery ticket into the game machine, the player may play a game using the game machine based upon the information on the lottery ticket. If the player is a winner, an award is given to the player. The player can redeem the award for cash with the lottery authority.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2006Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Gary R. Streeter, Chuck Kline
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Patent number: 7959503Abstract: Described is a player activated game system, particularly adapted for playing instant lottery type games, that includes a game device having a computer containing at least one game, an electronic display and a card interface adapted to receive a game card having data that represents a particular game outcome such that connection of the card to the interface can result the game being played by the device with the particular outcome displayed on the display. Also described are lottery tickets or game cards that are adapted use with the game devices along with methods of manufacturing the game cards.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Mark Tevis
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Publication number: 20110127332Abstract: A method of embedding an optical signature in a document and document produced therefrom. The optical signature uses an invisible optical pattern or covering that can reflect light in non-visible wavelengths, such as light in infrared, or fluoresces when exposed to a particular wavelength of light, such as ultra-violet light. The invisible optical pattern can be a covering over another optical pattern, or a base pattern upon which a second optical pattern is embedded.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Applicant: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: FRED W. FINNERTY, GARY R. STREETER, KENNETH E. IRWIN, JR.
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Patent number: 7867075Abstract: Described is a player activated game system, particularly adapted for playing instant lottery type games, that includes a game device having a computer containing at least one game, an electronic display and a card interface adapted to receive a game card having data that represents a particular game outcome such that connection of the card to the interface can result the game being played by the device with the particular outcome displayed on the display.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: 7837117Abstract: A method of embedding an optical signature in a document and document produced therefrom. The optical signature uses an invisible optical pattern or covering that can reflect light in non-visible wavelengths, such as light in infrared, or fluoresces when exposed to a particular wavelength of light, such as ultra-violet light. The invisible optical pattern can be a covering over another optical pattern, or a base pattern upon which a second optical pattern is embedded.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Fred W. Finnerty, Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr.
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Patent number: 7819739Abstract: Described is a player activated game system, particularly adapted for playing instant lottery type games, that includes a game device having a computer containing at least one game, an electronic display and a card interface adapted to receive a game card having data that represents a particular game outcome such that connection of the card to the interface can result the game being played by the device with the particular outcome displayed on the display.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Scientific Game International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr., Gary R. Streeter, William F. Behm, Mark Tevis
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Publication number: 20100181755Abstract: Described are a number of mechanisms that can reduce transaction costs and increase the economic viability of a number of products. Included is a combination instant lottery ticket and debit card that makes it possible to issue prepaid debit cards having a relatively low monetary value. Also included is a combination on-line ticket/receipt and debit card that can automate the prize paying process, simplifying the retailer's responsibilities while reducing the potential for fraud. Various cash flow and authentication techniques such as age and location verification, nano payment methods and spam filters based on these mechanisms are also described. In addition, instant lottery tickets, and in particular, losing tickets can be provided with a small residual value by placing account information on the ticket. In another version, a lottery ticket can be combined with a payment card that operates as a closed payment system whereby the payment card can only be used with a specified vendor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, JR., Mather Lindsay, Gary R. Streeter, Patricia M. Irwin
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Publication number: 20090059316Abstract: Improved scanner designs are provided to improve imaging and reduce errors during the scanning process. Embodiments disclosed include, for example, the use of dual cameras to improve imagery and reduce the scanner enclosure size, synchronized lighting techniques during the scanning sequence, shielded lens for the camera scanner, a scanner enclosed on at least three sides, adjustments to scanner lighting based on the levels of ambient lighting, a combined branding and scanner apparatus, a gimbaled scanner mount, and a tilted platen with stop for document alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2008Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth E. Irwin, JR., Sten Mejenborg, Jonathan Holbrook, Burbank Herndon, William F. Behm, Gary R. Streeter
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Patent number: D581990Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr.
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Patent number: D582990Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 16, 2008Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr.
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Patent number: D589093Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr.
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Patent number: D590450Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Gary R. Streeter, Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr.