Patents by Inventor John L. Walsh

John L. Walsh 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: 9830766
    Abstract: This document describes techniques for processing graphics in wagering game systems. Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter use stereoscopic 3-D graphics and 2-D graphics to present composite images including multiple views of a virtual 3-D wagering game environment. Such embodiments present the composite images on stereoscopic 3-D devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Aponte, Michael J. Irby, II, Sean P. Kelly, Brian D. Manning, Anthony J. W. Prohl, Craig J. Sylla, John L. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9542807
    Abstract: A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining an outcome to present for a wagering game. The wagering game includes a wagering game object configured to present the outcome using a set of possible behavioral responses. The operations can further include, based on the outcome, determining priorities for the set of possible behavioral responses and performing at least a portion of the set of possible behavioral responses according to the priorities. The operations can further include; and causing the wagering game object to present the outcome for the wagering game based on the performing the at least the portion of the set of possible behavioral responses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter R. Anderson, Robby M. Friedman, Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Michael J. Irby, II, Victor T. Shi, John L. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20150213675
    Abstract: This document describes techniques for processing graphics in wagering game systems. Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter use stereoscopic 3-D graphics and 2-D graphics to present composite images including multiple views of a virtual 3-D wagering game environment. Such embodiments present the composite images on stereoscopic 3-D devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Peter J. Aponte, Michael J. Irby, II, Sean P. Kelly, Brian D. Manning, Anthony J.W. Prohl, Craig J. Sylla, John L. Walsh
  • Patent number: 9007367
    Abstract: This document describes techniques for processing graphics in wagering game systems. Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter use stereoscopic 3-D graphics and 2-D graphics to present composite images including multiple views of a virtual 3-D wagering game environment. Such embodiments present the composite images on stereoscopic 3-D devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Aponte, Michael J. Irby, II, Sean P. Kelly, Brian D. Manning, Anthony J. W. Prohl, Craig J. Sylla, John L. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20140370970
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a method for operating a wagering game machine. The method can include detecting, via input devices of the wagering game machine, player inputs indicating wagers placed on wagering games; notifying, via one or more networks, a wagering game server about the wager. The method can include receiving, from the wagering game server via the one or more networks, results for the wagering games. The method can include presenting the results of the wagering games on at least one display device of the wagering game machine, and receiving, from the game server via the network, information indicating the wagers placed on the wagering games and wagers paid for the wagering games. The method can also include reporting, by the wagering game machine via the one or more networks, the information to a slot accounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Srinivyasa M. Adiraju, Peter R. Anderson, Edward Q. Earley, Mark B. Gagner, Jesse L. Garvey, Nickey C. Shin, John L. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20140248934
    Abstract: A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more events that occur within a wagering game. The wagering game can feature a wagering game object that can automatically (e.g., intelligently) respond to the one or more events. The behavior controller system can use event-driven behavior controllers, such as a behavior tree. The behavior controller system can determine, and activate, tasks on the behavior tree that cause the wagering game object to respond to the one or more events. In some embodiments, the behavior controller system can also prioritize tasks that may be performed by behavior trees to prevent conflicts between wagering game objects during a wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter R. Anderson, Robby M. Friedman, Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Michael J. Irby, II, Victor T. Shi, John L. Walsh
  • Patent number: 8758125
    Abstract: A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more events that occur within a wagering game. The wagering game can feature a wagering game object that can automatically (e.g., intelligently) respond to the one or more events. The behavior controller system can use event-driven behavior controllers, such as a behavior tree. The behavior controller system can determine, and activate, tasks on the behavior tree that cause the wagering game object to respond to the one or more events. In some embodiments, the behavior controller system can also prioritize tasks that may be performed by behavior trees to prevent conflicts between wagering game objects during a wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter R. Anderson, Robby M. Friedman, Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Michael J. Irby, Victor T. Shi, John L. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20130303284
    Abstract: This document describes techniques for processing graphics in wagering game systems. Some embodiments of the inventive subject matter use stereoscopic 3-D graphics and 2-D graphics to present composite images including multiple views of a virtual 3-D wagering game environment. Such embodiments present the composite images on stereoscopic 3-D devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: WMS GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Irby, II, Sean P. Kelly, Brian D. Manning, Anthony J.W. Prohl, Craig J. Sylla, John L. Walsh
  • Publication number: 20130267312
    Abstract: A method includes determining a load order for loading game assets into a cache memory of a wagering game machine, wherein the game assets comprise data used for presentation of a wagering game at the wagering game machine. The game assets are accessible by a processor in the wagering game machine from the cache memory for presentation of the wagering game, wherein the load order is based on wagering game activity at the wagering game machine. The method includes loading the game assets into the cache memory based on the load order. The method includes accessing, by a processor in the wagering game machine, the game assets from the cache memory. The method also includes presenting, on at least one display device, the wagering game based on the game assets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: WMS GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: John L. Walsh, Damon E. Gura, Jorge L. Shimabukuro, Craig J. Sylla
  • Publication number: 20110021263
    Abstract: A behavior controller system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include detecting one or more events that occur within a wagering game. The wagering game can feature a wagering game object that can automatically (e.g., intelligently) respond to the one or more events. The behavior controller system can use event-driven behavior controllers, such as a behavior tree. The behavior controller system can determine, and activate, tasks on the behavior tree that cause the wagering game object to respond to the one or more events. In some embodiments, the behavior controller system can also prioritize tasks that may be performed by behavior trees to prevent conflicts between wagering game objects during a wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter R. Anderson, Robby M. Friedman, Mark B. Gagner, Timothy T. Gronkowski, Michael J. Irby, Victor T. Shi, John L. Walsh