Patents by Inventor Jesse M. Smith

Jesse M. Smith 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: 20180047247
    Abstract: A gaming terminal includes a first display screen operative to display a wagering game that includes a lower section. A second display screen is operative to display images of input buttons and includes a touchscreen operative to receive inputs at the input buttons to play the wagering game. The second display screen is smaller than the first display screen. The second display screen is positioned forwardly relative to the lower section of the first display screen such that the second display screen is closer than the first display screen to a player position in front of the gaming terminal. The second display screen is inclined relative to horizontal such that an imaginary plane containing the second display screen intersects the lower section of the first display screen thereby creating an infinity pool effect when viewing the first display screen relative to the second display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Inventors: Christian Louis CASTRO, Joel Roger JAFFE, Paul Michael LESLEY, Larry J. PACEY, Jesse M. SMITH
  • Patent number: 9858751
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting that one or more wearable computers are within a proximity range to a wagering game machine. In some examples, the operations further include determining one or more characteristics associated with the one or more wearable computers in response to the detecting that the one or more wearable computers are within the proximity range to the wagering game machine. In some examples, the operations further include providing a feature associated with a wagering game based on the one or more characteristics of the one or more wearable computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Bytnar, Michael V. Dicillo, Patrick M. Gustafson, Jeremy M. Hornik, Gary J. Oswald, Richard B. Robbins, Nickey C. Shin, Jesse M. Smith, Simon E. Sunblade, Jamie W. Vann, Muthu Velu, Matthew J. Ward, Steven J. Zoloto, Dale R. Buchholz, Mark B. Gagner, Craig J. Sylla
  • Publication number: 20170258658
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing medical products such as pharmaceutical and medical products in climate controlled storage devices includes climate control systems in communication with inventory access and tracking systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas J. LARKNER, David A. FERRER, Jesse M. SMITH, Dennis H. SMITH, Adam A. CLOUD, Mark D. LOCKWOOD, Mark G. LOEFFELHOLZ, James R. EDWARDS
  • Patent number: 9646452
    Abstract: A computerized method includes presenting a community game on a display device of a wagering game system that comprises a wagering game machine associated with a handheld device for use in conducting the community game, wherein the presenting of the community game comprises presenting movements of a game element in response to movements of the handheld device. The computerized method includes, at periodic time intervals during the community game, storing, in a memory device, data indicating a current position of the handheld device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Jacqueline F. Parra, Jesse M. Smith, Craig J. Sylla, Brian L. Yarger
  • Patent number: 9579245
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing medical products such as pharmaceutical and medical products in climate controlled storage devices includes climate control systems in communication with inventory access and tracking systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Helmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Larkner, David A. Ferrer, Jesse M. Smith, Dennis H. Smith, Adam A. Cloud, Mark D. Lockwood, Mark G. Loeffelholz, James R. Edwards
  • Publication number: 20160093154
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting that one or more wearable computers are within a proximity range to a wagering game machine. In some examples, the operations further include determining one or more characteristics associated with the one or more wearable computers in response to the detecting that the one or more wearable computers are within the proximity range to the wagering game machine. In some examples, the operations further include providing a feature associated with a wagering game based on the one or more characteristics of the one or more wearable computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Michael R. Bytnar, Michael V. Dicillo, Patrick M. Gustafson, Jeremy M. Hornik, Gary J. Oswald, Richard B. Robbins, Nickey C. Shin, Jesse M. Smith, Simon E. Sunblade, Jamie W. Vann, Muthu Velu, Matthew J. Ward, Steven J. Zoloto, Dale R. Buchholz, Mark B. Gagner, Craig J. Sylla
  • Publication number: 20150339885
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include establishing a connection with an input device, from a plurality of input devices configured for user input, for use in a wagering game during a wagering game session. The operations can further include receiving input data from the input device, wherein the input data has a first format specific to the input device, and wherein the wagering game requires the input data in a second format different from the first format. The operations can further include converting the input data from the first format to the second format required by the wagering game, and providing the input data to the wagering game in the second format for use as the user input for the wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Eric V. Erickson, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Martin R. Ugarte, JR.
  • Patent number: 9111413
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more audible communications made during a wagering game session, evaluating the one or more audible communications in context with gaming information associated with the wagering game session; and presenting an automated response to the one or more audible communications based on the evaluating of the one or more audible communications in context with gaming information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Damon E. Gura, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Matthew J. Ward
  • Patent number: 9098967
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include establishing a connection with an input device, from a plurality of input devices configured for user input, for use in a wagering game during a wagering game session. The operations can further include receiving input data from the input device, wherein the input data has a first format specific to the input device, and wherein the wagering game requires the input data in a second format different from the first format. The operations can further include converting the input data from the first format to the second format required by the wagering game, and providing the input data to the wagering game in the second format for use as the user input for the wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric V. Erickson, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Martin R. Ugarte, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150196445
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for storing medical products such as pharmaceutical and medical products in climate controlled storage devices includes climate control systems in communication with inventory access and tracking systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas J. Larkner, David A. Ferrer, Jesse M. Smith, Dennis H. Smith, Adam A. Cloud, Mark D. Lockwood, Mark G. Loeffelholz, Jim R. Edwards
  • Publication number: 20140364217
    Abstract: A computerized method includes presenting a community game on a display device of a wagering game system that comprises a wagering game machine associated with a handheld device for use in conducting the community game, wherein the presenting of the community game comprises presenting movements of a game element in response to movements of the handheld device. The computerized method includes, at periodic time intervals during the community game, storing, in a memory device, data indicating a current position of the handheld device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jacqueline F. Parra, Jesse M. Smith, Craig J. Sylla, Brian L. Yarger
  • Publication number: 20140364234
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include initiating a community wagering game associated with a bank of wagering game machines, where a wagering game machine, from the bank of wagering game machines, is associated with a hand-held game controller configured to control game play for the community wagering game. The operations can further include selecting a second game controller, associated with the wagering game machine, as an alternative to the hand-held game controller for the community wagering game. The operations can further include enabling the second game controller to control at least a portion of the game play for the community wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Jesse M. Smith, Craig J. Sylla, Jamie W. Vann
  • Publication number: 20140364199
    Abstract: A method for transferring a wagering game object, monetary value, and/or non-monetary value between a mobile device and a second device is described herein. In some embodiments, the method can include presenting, on a mobile device, a graphical user interface configured to receive user input. The method can further include receiving, via the graphical user interface, a gesture that initiates transfer of one or more of a wagering game object, monetary value, and non-monetary value between the mobile device and a second device. The method can further include transmitting, via a network in response to the gesture, one or more of the wagering game object, the monetary value, and the non-monetary value between the mobile device and the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Dion K. Aoki, Larry J. Pacey, Jesse M. Smith, Jamie W. Vann
  • Publication number: 20140349726
    Abstract: A method for presenting the appearance of altered game outcome is described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include presenting, by an electronic wagering game table, a wagering game including a game piece. The operations can also include determining a result for the wagering game. The operations can also include receiving first player input to move the game piece to reveal the result. The operations can also include presenting, on a display device, movement of the game piece. The operations can also include receiving, by the electronic wagering game table, second player input to alter the movement of the game piece, wherein alteration of the movement of the game piece appears to modify the result for the wagering game. The operations can also include presenting, in response to the second player input, altered movement of the game piece and the result for the wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale R. Buchholz, Mary M. Burke, Brian L. Yarger, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Jesse M. Smith, Matthew J. Ward
  • Patent number: 8821286
    Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a motion sensing controller, two calibration wireless transmissions that were transmitted from two different wireless emitters that are fixedly positioned to two different components of a wagering game system during calibration. The method includes receiving, by the motion sensing controller, two gameplay wireless transmissions that was transmitted from the two different wireless emitters for tracking of the wagering game play of the wagering game. The method includes determining a calibration movement difference between the two calibration wireless transmissions and determining a gameplay movement difference between the two gameplay wireless transmissions. In response to the calibration movement difference and the gameplay movement difference being unequal, outputting an indicator of at least one of a component movement and distortion of one of the two different gameplay transmissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Sean P. Kelly, Timothy C. Loose, Scott A. Massing, Nickey C. Shin, Jesse M. Smith, Martin R. Ugarte, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140121015
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting initiation of a wagering game and determining, in response to the detecting the initiation of the wagering game, first content and second content to present for the wagering game. The operations can further include providing the first content for presentation on a display device, the first content being viewable through the gaming eyewear, and providing the second content for presentation as a virtual image via the gaming eyewear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. Massing, Damon E. Gura, Daniel P. Louie, Jesse M. Smith, Jamie W. Vann
  • Publication number: 20130337889
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more audible communications made during a wagering game session, evaluating the one or more audible communications in context with gaming information associated with the wagering game session; and presenting an automated response to the one or more audible communications based on the evaluating of the one or more audible communications in context with gaming information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Damon E. Gura, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Matthew J. Ward
  • Patent number: 8608550
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include determining a number of distinct channels of images associated with 3D wagering game content to present sequentially in a common display of the wagering game system during a corresponding number of sequential time slots based, at least in part, on a number of active shutter 3D glasses of the wagering game system that have been initiated. The operations can also include transmitting a synchronization signal to the active shutter 3D glasses to synchronize lens film activation operations with the presentation of the distinct channels of images in the common display. The operations can further include sequentially presenting the distinct channels of images associated with the 3D wagering game content in the common display during the corresponding number of sequential time slots according to a timing of the synchronization signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc
    Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Timothy C. Loose, Brian D. Manning, Scott A. Massing, Jesse M. Smith, Alfred Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130310163
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include obtaining gaming information associated with wagering games, wagering game machines, etc. In some embodiments, the gaming information is obtained via a communication link between a gaming device and a mobile device. The operations can further include selecting, loading, and/or accessing a profile for the mobile device in response to obtaining the gaming information. The operations can further include modifying, and/or suggesting modifications for, the profile for the mobile device based on the gaming information. In some embodiments, the operations include modifying a profile for a gaming device or a wagering game based on information obtained from the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: WMS GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse M. Smith, Damon E. Gura, Scott A. Massing, Danijel Stankovic