Patents by Inventor Marwan Y. Ansari

Marwan Y. Ansari 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: 10467852
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining content from both a first wagering game application and from a second wagering game application. The first and second wagering game applications can be independent wagering game applications played by a player account during a wagering game session. The operations can further include determining some portion of the second content (e.g., three-dimensional objects) that appears to originate from a second-application domain (e.g., from within confines of the second wagering game application), and presenting the portion of the second content within a first-application domain (e.g., within confines of the first wagering game application). In some embodiments, the operations can further include presenting the portion of the second content interacting with the first content within the first-application domain (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Robert W. Morgan, III, Craig J. Sylla
  • Patent number: 9378612
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include accessing a wagering game object in a wagering game application running on a wagering game machine, where the wagering game object can include a plurality of degenerate polygons that form a first geometric structure for the wagering game object. The operations can further include determining a second geometric structure that is structurally distinct from the first geometric structure, and morphing the wagering game object from the first geometric structure into the second geometric structure via manipulation of the plurality of degenerate polygons. The operations can further include determining conditions that dictate the shape of the second geometric structure and morphing the wagering game object using a morphing algorithm associated with the conditions. Further, the operations can include providing outcomes and awards in accordance with the second geometric structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Michael J. Irby, II, Mark T. Sieka, Craig J. Sylla
  • Publication number: 20140194190
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining content from both a first wagering game application and from a second wagering game application. The first and second wagering game applications can be independent wagering game applications played by a player account during a wagering game session. The operations can further include determining some portion of the second content (e.g., three-dimensional objects) that appears to originate from a second-application domain (e.g., from within confines of the second wagering game application), and presenting the portion of the second content within a first-application domain (e.g., within confines of the first wagering game application). In some embodiments, the operations can further include presenting the portion of the second content interacting with the first content within the first-application domain (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Robert W. Morgan, III, Craig J. Sylla
  • Patent number: 8668565
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining content from both a first wagering game application and from a second wagering game application. The first and second wagering game applications can be independent wagering game applications played by a player account during a wagering game session. The operations can further include determining some portion of the second content (e.g., three-dimensional objects) that appears to originate from a second-application domain (e.g., from within confines of the second wagering game application), and presenting the portion of the second content within a first-application domain (e.g., within confines of the first wagering game application). In some embodiments, the operations can further include presenting the portion of the second content interacting with the first content within the first-application domain (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Robert W. Morgan, Craig J. Sylla
  • Publication number: 20110183739
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include accessing a wagering game object in a wagering game application running on a wagering game machine, where the wagering game object can include a plurality of degenerate polygons that form a first geometric structure for the wagering game object. The operations can further include determining a second geometric structure that is structurally distinct from the first geometric structure, and morphing the wagering game object from the first geometric structure into the second geometric structure via manipulation of the plurality of degenerate polygons. The operations can further include determining conditions that dictate the shape of the second geometric structure and morphing the wagering game object using a morphing algorithm associated with the conditions. Further, the operations can include providing outcomes and awards in accordance with the second geometric structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Michael J. Irby, II, Mark T. Sieka, Craig J. Sylla
  • Publication number: 20110081959
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes determining physical inputs applicable to a wagering game event, wherein the wagering game event involves game elements of a wagering game. The method can also include determining, based on the physical inputs, a first force to be applied to a first object representing a first of the game elements, and applying the first force to the first object; determining that a collision has occurred between the first object and a second object representing a second of the game elements. The method can also include determining a second force to be applied to the first object because of the collision, presenting the first and second objects based on the first and second forces, determining an outcome of the wagering game event based on the first and second forces, and presenting the outcome of the wagering game event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Jason M. Hoffman, Joel R. Jaffe, Robert W. Morgan
  • Publication number: 20100255900
    Abstract: A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining content from both a first wagering game application and from a second wagering game application. The first and second wagering game applications can be independent wagering game applications played by a player account during a wagering game session. The operations can further include determining some portion of the second content (e.g., three-dimensional objects) that appears to originate from a second-application domain (e.g., from within confines of the second wagering game application), and presenting the portion of the second content within a first-application domain (e.g., within confines of the first wagering game application). In some embodiments, the operations can further include presenting the portion of the second content interacting with the first content within the first-application domain (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Applicant: WMS Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Marwan Y. Ansari, Robert W. Morgan, Craig J. Sylla