Patents by Inventor Joe Serra

Joe Serra 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: 10269214
    Abstract: Various aspects described for implementing hybrid arcade/wager-based gaming techniques via computer networks, including one or more casino gaming networks. The hybrid arcade/wager-based game may include a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion. One or more players are able to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion during execution of wager-based gaming events which are automatically triggered based on events which occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion. Payouts for a given wager-based game event outcome may include both monetary payouts and non-monetary payouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra
  • Patent number: 10255765
    Abstract: Various aspects described for implementing tournament hybrid arcade/wager-based gaming techniques via computer networks, including one or more casino gaming networks. The tournament hybrid arcade/wager-based game may include a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion. One or more players are able to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion during execution of wager-based gaming events which are automatically triggered based on events which occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion. Payouts for a given wager-based game event outcome may include both monetary payouts and/or non-monetary payouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra
  • Patent number: 10255763
    Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for implementing different types interactive event outcome reveal techniques during play of wager-based games and/or non-wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a gaming network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra
  • Patent number: 10249137
    Abstract: Various aspects are described herein for implementing in-game advertising, in-game product placement, and in-game promotion techniques in wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a casino gaming network. These techniques provide the ability for traditional video-type wager-based gaming machines (such as those deployed at casino gaming establishments) to be quickly and easily converted to wager-based games which support in-game advertising while still satisfying the strict regulatory compliance rules and regulations governing wager-based gaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLP
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra
  • Publication number: 20190096157
    Abstract: Various aspects are described herein for implementing in-game advertising, in-game product placement, and in-game promotion techniques in wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a casino gaming network. These techniques provide the ability for traditional video-type wager-based gaming machines (such as those deployed at casino gaming establishments) to be quickly and easily converted to wager-based games which support in-game advertising while still satisfying the strict regulatory compliance rules and regulations governing wager-based gaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Georg M WASHINGTON, Joe SERRA
  • Publication number: 20180276948
    Abstract: Various aspects are described for utilizing achievement-based paytable unlock techniques in one or more hybrid wager-based gaming environments. Additionally, various embodiments of wager-based math models are described herein which may be used for conducting wager-related activities in one or more types of wager-based games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra, Michael Oberberger
  • Publication number: 20180225911
    Abstract: Various aspects are described herein for implementing in-game advertising, in-game product placement, and in-game promotion techniques in wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a casino gaming network. These techniques provide the ability for traditional video-type wager-based gaming machines (such as those deployed at casino gaming establishments) to be quickly and easily converted to wager-based games which support in-game advertising while still satisfying the strict regulatory compliance rules and regulations governing wager-based gaming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra
  • Patent number: 10032337
    Abstract: Various aspects are described for utilizing achievement-based paytable unlock techniques in one or more hybrid wager-based gaming environments. Additionally, various embodiments of wager-based math models are described herein which may be used for conducting wager-related activities in one or more types of wager-based games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra, Michael Oberberger
  • Publication number: 20180190080
    Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for implementing different types of automated wager-based game techniques during play of hybrid skill-based/wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a computer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra, Michael Oberberger
  • Publication number: 20180144395
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing On Demand Services in Casino gaming establishments utilizing a Communications Network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, TOM STANKEVICH, JUSTIN MAC AULEY, JOE SERRA
  • Patent number: 9940785
    Abstract: Various aspects are described herein for implementing in-game advertising, in-game product placement, and in-game promotion techniques in wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a casino gaming network. These techniques provide the ability for traditional video-type wager-based gaming machines (such as those deployed at casino gaming establishments) to be quickly and easily converted to wager-based games which support in-game advertising while still satisfying the strict regulatory compliance rules and regulations governing wager-based gaming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra
  • Patent number: 9875499
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing On Demand Services in Casino gaming establishments utilizing a Communications Network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Tom Stankevich, Justin MacAuley, Joe Serra
  • Publication number: 20180005483
    Abstract: Various aspects are described herein for implementing in-game advertising, in-game product placement, and in-game promotion techniques in wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a casino gaming network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra
  • Publication number: 20170323524
    Abstract: Various aspects are described for utilizing achievement-based paytable unlock techniques in one or more hybrid wager-based gaming environments. Additionally, various embodiments of wager-based math models are described herein which may be used for conducting wager-related activities in one or more types of wager-based games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra, Michael Oberberger
  • Publication number: 20170294081
    Abstract: Various techniques are disclosed for implementing different types interactive event outcome reveal techniques during play of wager-based games and/or non-wager-based games conducted at an electronic gaming device of a gaming network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, JOE SERRA
  • Publication number: 20170124812
    Abstract: Gaming and wagering techniques are disclosed relating to skill-based, wager-based games. Wagers may be placed on the outcomes of specific achievement metrics relating to the skill-based wager game. The accomplishments or achievements of one or more in-game objectives may be used to determine monetary and/or non-monetary payout amount(s) awarded to the player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra, Michael Oberberger
  • Publication number: 20170076548
    Abstract: Various aspects described for implementing hybrid arcade/wager-based gaming techniques via computer networks, including one or more casino gaming networks. The hybrid arcade/wager-based game may include a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion. One or more players are able to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion during execution of wager-based gaming events which are automatically triggered based on events which occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion. Payouts for a given wager-based game event outcome may include both monetary payouts and non-monetary payouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra
  • Publication number: 20170076553
    Abstract: Various aspects described for implementing tournament hybrid arcade/wager-based gaming techniques via computer networks, including one or more casino gaming networks. The tournament hybrid arcade/wager-based game may include a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion. One or more players are able to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion during execution of wager-based gaming events which are automatically triggered based on events which occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion. Payouts for a given wager-based game event outcome may include both monetary payouts and/or non-monetary payouts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, Joe Serra
  • Patent number: 9542799
    Abstract: Various aspects described for implementing hybrid arcade/wager-based gaming techniques via computer networks, including one or more casino gaming networks. The hybrid arcade/wager-based game may include a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion. One or more players are able to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion during execution of wager-based gaming events which are automatically triggered based on events which occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion. Other aspects are directed to wager-based gaming techniques for remotely retrieving, before the occurrence of wager-based triggering events, one or more batches of predetermined RNG outcomes from an RNG engine, and for using at least one of the retrieved, predetermined RNG outcomes to determine future wager-based game event outcomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Synergy Blue, LLC
    Inventors: Georg Washington, Joe Serra, Tom Stankevich, Justin MacAuley
  • Publication number: 20160239904
    Abstract: Various aspects described or referenced herein are directed to different methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing On Demand Services in Casino gaming establishments utilizing a Communications Network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: SYNERGY BLUE, LLC
    Inventors: GEORG WASHINGTON, TOM STANKEVICH, JUSTIN MAC AULEY, JOE SERRA