Patents by Inventor John Xidos

John Xidos 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: 20150126271
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods of gaming on Internet connected devices, such as computers and mobile devices. In particular, the invention relates to a novel method of playing games, such as slots, keno, poker and variations of games of chance or skill, where the player is able to wager loyalty points from one or more loyalty providers. The resulting wins or losses in the games will be added or subtracted as loyalty rewards points or as points multipliers on future purchases to the player's account. The system and method are particularly suited for deployment on Internet websites and Internet applications (accessible by Internet connected devices such as Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices), computer gaming systems, gaming consoles, or Internet connected gaming terminals (a video lottery terminal slot machine).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Techlink international Entertainment Limited
    Inventors: John Xidos, Russel Warren, Rubin Binder
  • Publication number: 20150045116
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods of gaming on Internet connected devices, such as computers and mobile devices. In particular, the invention relates to a novel method of playing games—such as slots, keno, poker and variations of games of chance or skill—where the player is able to wager loyalty points from one or more loyalty point providers. The resulting wins or losses in the games will be added or subtracted as loyalty rewards points or as points multipliers on future purchases to the player's account. The system and method are particularly suited for deployment on Internet websites and Internet applications (accessible by Internet connected devices such as desktop computers, laptops, tablets, mobile devices), computer gaming systems, gaming consoles, or Internet connected gaming terminals (a video lottery terminal slot machine).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: TECHLINK INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
    Inventor: John Xidos
  • Publication number: 20090215539
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to gaming systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic gaming system that enables an existing gaming system to be retro-fit to enable responsible gaming functionality to be added to the existing gaming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventors: John Xidos, Robert Mackenzie
  • Patent number: 7473179
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to gaming systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic gaming system that enables an existing gaming system to be retro-fit to enable responsible gaming functionality to be added to the existing gaming system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Techlink International Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: John Xidos, Robert MacKenzie
  • Patent number: 7470191
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to a gaming system distributed across both local (LAN) and wide (WAN) area networks that enables responsible gaming for its users. More specifically, the invention provides a system and method that requires users to register with the system and which thereafter enables the users to set time-based or money-based gaming limitations that will exclude them from the system if these limitations are realized. The system may be deployed across one or more jurisdictions, such as states, provinces, regions or countries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Tech Link International Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: John Xidos, Robert Mackenzie
  • Publication number: 20050064938
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to gaming systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to an electronic gaming system that enables an existing gaming system to be retro-fit to enable responsible gaming functionality to be added to the existing gaming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: John Xidos, Robert MacKenzie
  • Publication number: 20040121841
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to a gaming system distributed across both local (LAN) and wide (WAN) area networks that enables responsible gaming for its users. More specifically, the invention provides a system and method that requires users to register with the system and which thereafter enables the users to set time-based or money-based gaming limitations that will exclude them from the system if these limitations are realized. The system may be deployed across one or more jurisdictions, such as states, provinces, regions or countries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: John Xidos, Robert Mackenzie
  • Publication number: 20020087857
    Abstract: The invention provides a security system and methods for high level transactions between devices. The system includes a non-deterministic hardware random number generator to provide multi-level encryption between a remote and host device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Victor Y. Tsao, John Xidos
  • Patent number: 5851149
    Abstract: The Distributed Gaming System provides a user with remote location gaming, for example from within a hotel room. Using the room's television and a remote control, the user, such as a hotel guest, is able to play games similar to those available on a Video Lottery Terminal. The games are displayed on a TV through the use of a TV set-top box. The set top box connects the TV to a network of computer systems through which the Gaming System is distributed and managed. Game access is obtained using a payment swipe device. A special feature of system is the progressive jackpots that are available to game players; these jackpots are at the hotel, jurisdiction, and global levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Assignee: Tech Link International Entertainment Ltd.
    Inventors: John Xidos, Ross MacDougall, David Carrigan, Gary Hammond, Pamela Little, Bruce Reid