Patents by Inventor Martin J. Biernat

Martin J. Biernat 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: 10818132
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: detecting a plurality of wagering game machines in proximity to the mobile phone, and selecting a first of the plurality of wagering game machines with which to establish a connection. The method can also include requesting the connection with the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, and transmitting, from the mobile phone to the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, player account information for configuring a wagering game. The method can also include receiving, from the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, content indicating a result of the wagering game, and presenting, on the mobile phone, the result of the wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20200118386
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: detecting a plurality of wagering game machines in proximity to the mobile phone, and selecting a first of the plurality of wagering game machines with which to establish a connection. The method can also include requesting the connection with the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, and transmitting, from the mobile phone to the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, player account information for configuring a wagering game. The method can also include receiving, from the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, content indicating a result of the wagering game, and presenting, on the mobile phone, the result of the wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas S. ABOUCHAR, Martin J. BIERNAT, Andrew C. GUINN, Damon E. GURA, Mahesh LAKSHMANAPERUMAL, Richard B. ROBBINS
  • Patent number: 10529178
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for operating a client application program on a mobile device includes: determining, by the client application program on the mobile device, that a player has participated in activities in a wagering game establishment; determining, by the client application program on the mobile device, information about the activities in the wagering game establishment; and transmitting, by the client application to a social network, an electronic message to post on the social network information indicating the player activities in the wagering game establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20180075696
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method for operating a client application program on a mobile device includes: determining, by the client application program on the mobile device, that a player has participated in activities in a wagering game establishment; determining, by the client application program on the mobile device, information about the activities in the wagering game establishment; and transmitting, by the client application to a social network, an electronic message to post on the social network information indicating the player activities in the wagering game establishment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins
  • Patent number: 9824532
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: detecting a plurality of wagering game machines in proximity to the mobile phone, and selecting a first of the plurality of wagering game machines with which to establish a connection. The method can also include requesting the connection with the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, and transmitting, from the mobile phone to the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, player account information for configuring a wagering game. The method can also include receiving, from the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, content indicating a result of the wagering game, and presenting, on the mobile phone, the result of the wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20150105144
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: detecting a plurality of wagering game machines in proximity to the mobile phone, and selecting a first of the plurality of wagering game machines with which to establish a connection. The method can also include requesting the connection with the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, and transmitting, from the mobile phone to the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, player account information for configuring a wagering game. The method can also include receiving, from the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, content indicating a result of the wagering game, and presenting, on the mobile phone, the result of the wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins
  • Patent number: 8944916
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: detecting a plurality of wagering game machines in proximity to the mobile phone, and selecting a first of the plurality of wagering game machines with which to establish a connection. The method can also include requesting the connection with the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, and transmitting, from the mobile phone to the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, player account information for configuring a wagering game. The method can also include receiving, from the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, content indicating a result of the wagering game, and presenting, on the mobile phone, the result of the wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins
  • Publication number: 20120015735
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method includes: detecting a plurality of wagering game machines in proximity to the mobile phone, and selecting a first of the plurality of wagering game machines with which to establish a connection. The method can also include requesting the connection with the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, and transmitting, from the mobile phone to the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, player account information for configuring a wagering game. The method can also include receiving, from the first of the plurality of wagering game machines, content indicating a result of the wagering game, and presenting, on the mobile phone, the result of the wagering game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Abouchar, Martin J. Biernat, Andrew C. Guinn, Damon E. Gura, Mahesh Lakshmanaperumal, Richard B. Robbins