Patents by Inventor Lee Amaitis

Lee Amaitis 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).

  • MULTI-PROCESS COMMUNICATION REGARDING GAMING INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20150238857
    Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatus are described. Further embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Paul Williams, Sunny Tara, Matthew Morrissette
  • Wagering on event outcomes during the event
    Patent number: 9076305
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing a wagering system. In one exemplary embodiment, state information of a live event such as a sports game may be received in real time. During the event, a plurality of possible future states of the event and their associated probabilities (and odds) may be determined based on the state information, historical information, and current in-game information. A betting market is created for betting on the possible future states at determined odds. The betting market is closed, and winning and losing bets are resolved based on updated state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Andrew Garrood, Mike Colbert, Heather Parks, Anthony Storm, Foster Barton, Thomas D. Bradshaw
  • MULTI-PROCESS COMMUNICATION REGARDING GAMING INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20150157947
    Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatus are described. Further embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Paul Williams, Sunny Tara
  • POINT AND/OR MONEY BASED GAMING
    Publication number: 20150141124
    Abstract: Some embodiments may include a poker indexing service. For example, a multi dimensional vector of player performance and/or other data may be determined based on gaming related activity that is input or otherwise captured. Such a vector may be used in various forms to generate a metric or to facilitate wagering and/or other gaming activity. Other methods and apparatus are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Paul Williams, Nolan Glantz
  • AMUSEMENT DEVICES INCLUDING SIMULATED COURT GAMES OR ATHLETIC EVENTS
    Publication number: 20150141101
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Philip Flaherty, Andrew Garrood
  • IN-RUNNING WAGERING
    Publication number: 20150126272
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herewith for creating and managing wagers on possible states within a live event, such as possible outcomes of subparts of a sporting event or other possible occurrences within the event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event are determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created by determining probabilities and odds for the possible future states. Bets may be made on the possible future states via a touch-sensitive display. A payout may be made to a winner who selects a possible future state that actually occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Andrew Garrood, Mike Colbert, Heather Parks, Anthony Storm, Foster Barton, Thomas D. Bradshaw
  • WAGER SELL BACK OPTION
    Publication number: 20150105142
    Abstract: A user may purchase an option to cancel a wager in exchange for a refund amount. In purchasing the option, the user may select an exercise time from a plurality of exercise times, each exercise time having an associated price, which price may be the price of the option. The refund amount associated with each exercise time may be the same amount. Responsive to a user exercising a purchased option, a determination may be made as to whether the time of exercise is at least prior to the selected exercise time. If so, the wager may be canceled in exchange for the refund amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Andrew Garrood
  • Wagering on event outcomes during the event
    Patent number: 9005016
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing a wagering system. In one exemplary embodiment, state information of a live event such as a sports game may be received in real time. During the event, a plurality of possible future states of the event and their associated probabilities (and odds) may be determined based on the state information, historical information, and current in-game information. A betting market is created for betting on the possible future states at determined odds. The betting market is closed, and winning and losing bets are resolved based on updated state information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Andrew Garrood, Mike Colbert, Heather Parks, Anthony Storm, Foster Barton, Thomas D. Bradshaw
  • WAGER SELL BACK OPTION
    Publication number: 20150072765
    Abstract: A user may purchase an option to cancel a wager in exchange for a refund amount. In purchasing the option, the user may select an exercise time from a plurality of exercise times, each exercise time having an associated price, which price may be the price of the option. The refund amount associated with each exercise time may be the same amount. Responsive to a user exercising a purchased option, a determination may be made as to whether the time of exercise is at least prior to the selected exercise time. If so, the wager may be canceled in exchange for the refund amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Andrew Garrood
  • ZONE DEPENDENT PAYOUT PERCENTAGE
    Publication number: 20150072768
    Abstract: Various embodiments include game configurations that are specific to a location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Dean P. Alderucci, Lee Amaitis, Geoffrey M. Gelman
  • Multi-process communication regarding gaming information
    Patent number: 8974302
    Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatus are described. Further embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Paul Williams, Sunny Tara, Matthew Morrissette
  • Multi-process communication regarding gaming information
    Patent number: 8956231
    Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatus are described. Further embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Paul Williams, Sunny Tara
  • GAME WITH INTERIM BETTING
    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
  • Game of chance systems and methods
    Patent number: 8932124
    Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Lee Amaitis, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman
  • Keyboard trading system
    Patent number: 8930256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing customized keyboards for receiving user inputs, and view regions for displaying information for users in useful arrangements. Such keyboards include keys that are pre-programmed to reflect the issues present in each trading pane of the view regions. Using such keys, a user may direct the trading application to quickly and efficiently switch between multiple issues, and place, manipulate or cancel orders on them. The keyboard may also be designed such that multiple keys may be disabled, replaced or mapped to perform different functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: BGC Partners, Inc.
    Inventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Joseph Noviello, Michael Sweeting, Lee Amaitis, Jim Johnson
  • Computer graphics processing and display of selectable items
    Patent number: 8858326
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herewith for creating and managing wagers on possible states within a live event, such as possible outcomes of subparts of a sporting event or other possible occurrences within the event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event is determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created by determining probabilities and odds for the possible future states. The betting market is closed after bets are received and before an end of an initial state of the performance parameter. A payout may be made to a winner who selected the correct outcome of the performance parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Andrew Garrood, Mike Colbert, Heather Parks, Anthony Storm, Foster Barton, Thomas D. Bradshaw
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SLOT MACHINE GAME ASSOCIATED WITH MARKET LINE WAGERS
    Publication number: 20140302910
    Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, James C. Johnson
  • FANTASY GAMING
    Publication number: 20140256445
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined that may affect the outcomes of a fantasy game. In some embodiments, player location may affect available opponents for a game. Groups may play against one another in a fantasy competition. Various examples of fantasy gaming options are given.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Matthew Holt, Quinton Singleton, Ian Epstein
  • Amusement devices including simulated court games or athletic events
    Patent number: 8814695
    Abstract: Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a same player may appear multiple times in a team. Various other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Phillip Flaherty, Andrew Garrood
  • Method and apparatus for challenge-based gaming using points and/or money
    Patent number: 8814664
    Abstract: Some embodiments may include a poker indexing service. For example, a multi dimensional vector of player performance and/or other data may be determined based on gaming related activity that is input or otherwise captured. Such a vector may be used in various forms to generate a metric or to facilitate wagering and/or other gaming activity. Other methods and apparatus are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: CFPH, LLC
    Inventors: Lee Amaitis, Paul Williams, Nolan Glantz