Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Eichmann

Kenneth J. Eichmann 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: 9613487
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 8920236
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20140274344
    Abstract: Disclosed are physical objects which may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Display subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as ordering food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 8734245
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Patent number: 8272945
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20090118005
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20090117994
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20090118006
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20090118001
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
  • Publication number: 20090115133
    Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara