Patents by Inventor Kevin Burman

Kevin Burman 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: 20160321864
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci
  • Patent number: 9306952
    Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci
  • Publication number: 20150243135
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Publication number: 20150031429
    Abstract: Systems and methods related to the play of games that include interim betting. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Kevin Burman
  • Publication number: 20150012359
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papageorgiou, Mark Miller
  • Patent number: 8845415
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players around the casino may predict cards to be dealt in a game of blackjack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Publication number: 20140228127
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean P. Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 8740065
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Publication number: 20140106841
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an apparatus may laser project a customized ordering of numbers onto a roulette wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Patent number: 8695876
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 8688517
    Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Kevin Burman, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Antonio Papageorgiou, Mark Miller
  • Publication number: 20140011561
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Publication number: 20130344928
    Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Kevin Burman, Manu Gambhir
  • Patent number: 8613447
    Abstract: According to various embodiments, an apparatus may laser project a customized ordering of numbers onto a roulette wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Publication number: 20130316774
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a first player may follow the same pattern of betting used by a second player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Patent number: 8523183
    Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Kevin Burman, Manu Gambhir
  • Patent number: 8500533
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a first player may follow the same pattern of betting used by a second player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Patent number: 8480471
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
  • Patent number: 8403214
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
  • Patent number: 8397985
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Alderucci, Joseph M. Asher, Robert F. Bahrampour, Kevin Burman, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin