Patents by Inventor Jeffrey E. Michel

Jeffrey E. Michel 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).

  • Patent number: 9875621
    Abstract: A mobile device for playing a wagering game and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include obtaining a game code associated with a secondary game, wherein the game code was scanned from a physical game card. In some embodiments, the game code is scanned by a scanning mechanism of a mobile device. The physical game card is associated with a wagering game. The operations can further include determining an outcome for the secondary game based on the game code. The operations can further include providing, for presentation, an indication of the outcome. In some examples, the indication of the outcome is provided for presentation via the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Michel, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Richard B. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20180005484
    Abstract: A mobile device for playing a wagering game and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include obtaining a game code associated with a secondary game, wherein the game code was scanned from a physical game card. In some embodiments, the game code is scanned by a scanning mechanism of a mobile device. The physical game card is associated with a wagering game. The operations can further include determining an outcome for the secondary game based on the game code. The operations can further include providing, for presentation, an indication of the outcome. In some examples, the indication of the outcome is provided for presentation via the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Michel, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Richard B. Robbins
  • Patent number: 9805554
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include obtaining a game code associated with a secondary game, wherein the game code was scanned from a physical game card. In some embodiments, the game code is scanned by a scanning mechanism of a mobile device. The physical game card is associated with a wagering game. The operations can further include determining an outcome for the secondary game based on the game code. The operations can further include providing, for presentation, an indication of the outcome. In some examples, the indication of the outcome is provided for presentation via the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Michel, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Richard B. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20140378204
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include obtaining a game code associated with a secondary game, wherein the game code was scanned from a physical game card. In some embodiments, the game code is scanned by a scanning mechanism of a mobile device. The physical game card is associated with a wagering game. The operations can further include determining an outcome for the secondary game based on the game code. The operations can further include providing, for presentation, an indication of the outcome. In some examples, the indication of the outcome is provided for presentation via the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Michel, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Richard B. Robbins
  • Patent number: 8460087
    Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a plurality of linked gaming machines for receiving multiple player selections in a community bonus game. The community bonus game may be displayed to all players at the linked gaming machines on a community display. Upon receiving multiple player selections in the community bonus game, players are awarded bonus awards based on the respective player selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E Michel
  • Publication number: 20090093298
    Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a plurality of linked gaming machines for receiving multiple player selections in a community bonus game. The community bonus game may be displayed to all players at the linked gaming machines on a community display. Upon receiving multiple player selections in the community bonus game, players are awarded bonus awards based on the respective player selections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: WMS GAMING, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E. Michel
  • Patent number: RE46405
    Abstract: A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a plurality of linked gaming machines for receiving multiple player selections in a community bonus game. The community bonus game may be displayed to all players at the linked gaming machines on a community display. Upon receiving multiple player selections in the community bonus game, players are awarded bonus awards based on the respective player selections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey E Michel