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).
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Publication number: 20180047247Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Christian Louis CASTRO, Joel Roger JAFFE, Paul Michael LESLEY, Larry J. PACEY, Jesse M. SMITH
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Patent number: 9858751Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20170258658Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Thomas J. LARKNER, David A. FERRER, Jesse M. SMITH, Dennis H. SMITH, Adam A. CLOUD, Mark D. LOCKWOOD, Mark G. LOEFFELHOLZ, James R. EDWARDS
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Patent number: 9646452Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Jacqueline F. Parra, Jesse M. Smith, Craig J. Sylla, Brian L. Yarger
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Patent number: 9579245Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20160093154Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: 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
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Publication number: 20150339885Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Eric V. Erickson, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Martin R. Ugarte, JR.
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Patent number: 9111413Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Damon E. Gura, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Matthew J. Ward
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Patent number: 9098967Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Eric V. Erickson, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Martin R. Ugarte, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150196445Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Thomas J. Larkner, David A. Ferrer, Jesse M. Smith, Dennis H. Smith, Adam A. Cloud, Mark D. Lockwood, Mark G. Loeffelholz, Jim R. Edwards
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Publication number: 20140364217Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Jacqueline F. Parra, Jesse M. Smith, Craig J. Sylla, Brian L. Yarger
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Publication number: 20140364234Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Jesse M. Smith, Craig J. Sylla, Jamie W. Vann
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Publication number: 20140364199Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Dion K. Aoki, Larry J. Pacey, Jesse M. Smith, Jamie W. Vann
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Publication number: 20140349726Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Dale R. Buchholz, Mary M. Burke, Brian L. Yarger, Anthony J. Baerlocher, Jesse M. Smith, Matthew J. Ward
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Patent number: 8821286Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: 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.
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Publication number: 20140121015Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Scott A. Massing, Damon E. Gura, Daniel P. Louie, Jesse M. Smith, Jamie W. Vann
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Publication number: 20130337889Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Mark B. Gagner, Damon E. Gura, Sean P. Kelly, Jesse M. Smith, Matthew J. Ward
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Patent number: 8608550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: WMS Gaming, IncInventors: Mark B. Gagner, Timothy C. Loose, Brian D. Manning, Scott A. Massing, Jesse M. Smith, Alfred Thomas
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Publication number: 20130310163Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Applicant: WMS GAMING, INC.Inventors: Jesse M. Smith, Damon E. Gura, Scott A. Massing, Danijel Stankovic