Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method of conducting a wagering game including displaying a plurality of symbols to indicate a randomly selected outcome of a wagering game in a display area and determining one or more award amounts for the randomly selected outcome. The one or more award amounts are based on the wager and the symbols of the randomly selected outcome. Upon the appearance of a variable “win-boost” symbol, which has no predetermined value, in the randomly selected outcome, the method further includes determining an initial amount based on the one or more award amounts, comparing the initial total award to a maximum award associated with the win-boost symbol and assigning the difference to the win-boost symbol. The initial total award and the difference are summed to create a final award equivalent to the maximum award.

Abstract: A silver conductive film is formed on a substrate in a continuous roll-to-roll system by applying a fine silver particle dispersing solution, which contains 30 to 70 wt % of fine silver particles dispersed in a water based dispersing medium, to a halide, such as a chlorine compound, which is applied to the substrate, by flexographic printing, and thereafter, heating the substrate at 60 to 200° C. for 0.1 to 5 seconds in an infrared (IR) heating open, which is installed on the printing path, to carry out calcination.

Abstract: A silver conductive film is formed on a substrate in a continuous roll-to-roll system by applying a fine silver particle dispersing solution, which contains 30 to 70 wt % of fine silver particles dispersed in a water based dispersing medium, to the substrate via a halide, such as a chlorine compound, which is applied to the substrate, by flexographic printing, and thereafter, heating the substrate at 60 to 200° C. for 0.1 to 5 seconds in an infrared (IR) heating open, which is installed on the printing path, to carry out calcination.

Abstract: [OBJECT] A composition of a metal nanoparticle is provided in which reproducibility in a method of producing a metal film with excellent low-temperature sinterable properties is improved. An article using the metal nanoparticle composition is also provided. [SOLVING MEANS] A composition of a metal nanoparticle that has a secondary aggregation diameter (median diameter) of 2.0 ?m or less as determined by disk centrifugal-type particle size measurement is used.

Abstract: A silver nanoparticle composition is provided which is possible to be sintered through sintering at a low temperature in a short time and to form silver electro conductive film and wiring which is favorable for adhesion to a substrate and low in resistance, and articles using the same are provided. The silver nanoparticle composition is provided, wherein a main component of a solvent is water, a pH of the composition is within a range of 5.3 to 8.0, a silver nanoparticle included in the composition is protected by an organic acid or a derivative thereof, and the content of the organic acid or the derivative thereof with respect to silver is 2 to 20% by mass.

Abstract: A gaming machine includes a dynamic, bonus limiting game feature. In response to a wager, the machine conducts a basic game that, among its plurality of possible outcomes, includes a start-feature outcome for triggering the game feature. In one game feature example, the machine receives a selection of at least one of a plurality of different bonus limiting elements, and then receives successive selections of a plurality of selectable game elements until the selected game element has a predefined association with the selected bonus limiting element. In another game feature example, the machine receives successive selections of a plurality of selectable game elements until the selected game element is associated with a bonus-limiting outcome. The bonus-limiting outcome is assigned to a varying number of the selectable game elements from game to game.

Abstract: An analytical substrate for amplifying Raman signals by a factor greater than 10,000, or by a factor less than 1,000,000. The analytical substrate is fabricated by depositing a film on the substrate and heating the substrate to a temperature less than 100 degrees Celsius for a period of time less than 30 seconds. The film can comprise a metallic nanoparticle dispersion that can further comprise a population of metallic nanoparticles. In some instances, the metallic nanoparticles have an average cross-sectional dimension in a range of about 1 nm to about 100 nm. In other instances each nanoparticle comprises at least one ligand bound to a surface of the nanoparticle, where the ligand comprises a heteroatom head group bound to the nanoparticle surface and a tail bound to the heteroatom head group.

Abstract: A silver nanoparticle composition is provided which is possible to be sintered through sintering at a low temperature in a short time and to form silver electro conductive film and wiring which is favorable for adhesion to a substrate and low in resistance, and articles using the same are provided. The silver nanoparticle composition is provided, wherein a main component of a solvent is water, a pH of the composition is within a range of 5.3 to 8.0, a silver nanoparticle included in the composition is protected by an organic acid or a derivative thereof, and the content of the organic acid or the derivative thereof with respect to silver is 2 to 20% by mass.

Abstract: Systems and methods utilize a game rules script that defines a set of winning outcomes. The games rules script may be parsed into a game rules data structure that may be utilized by a gaming application. The gaming system generates a game outcome, and uses the game rules data structure defined by the game rules script to determine if the game outcome matches at least one winning outcome in the set of winning outcomes defined in the script.

Abstract: [Object] A composition of a metal nanoparticle is provided in which reproducibility in a method of producing a metal film with excellent low-temperature sinterable properties is improved. An article using the metal nanoparticle composition is also provided. [Solving Means] A composition of a metal nanoparticle that has a secondary aggregation diameter (median diameter) of 2.0 ?m or less as determined by disk centrifugal-type particle size measurement is used.

Abstract: A process is described for the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles by chemical reduction of metal salts in the presence of organic ligands capable of binding to the metal particle surfaces and stabilizing them against agglomeration. The resultant nanoparticles or dispersions of the particles can be sintered into highly conductive films or traces at temperatures as low as 80° C. in 10 minutes or less.

Abstract: An analytical substrate for amplifying Raman signals by a factor greater than 10,000, or by a factor less than 1,000,000. The analytical substrate is fabricated by depositing a film on the substrate and heating the substrate to a temperature less than 100 degrees Celsius for a period of time less than 30 seconds. The film can comprise a metallic nanoparticle dispersion that can further comprise a population of metallic nanoparticles. In some instances, the metallic nanoparticles have an average cross-sectional dimension in a range of about 1 nm to about 100 nm. In other instances each nanoparticle comprises at least one ligand bound to a surface of the nanoparticle, where the ligand comprises a heteroatom head group bound to the nanoparticle surface and a tail bound to the heteroatom head group.

Abstract: Disclosed are cohesive metallic structures, comprising sintered metallic nanoparticles, suitable for shielding against electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference. Also disclosed are methods for forming such structures. Devices for shielding electromagnetic radiation and methods of shielding electromagnetic radiation using such devices are also provided.

Abstract: A metallic nanoparticle shielding structure derived from a substrate having metallic nanoparticles deposited thereon in either a pattern or a coating. The pattern can comprise one or more marks that have a width of 20 to 40 micrometers and that can overlap one another. The metallic nanoparticles can be heated at a temperature less than 110 degrees Celsius for a period of time less than 90 seconds. In some embodiments, the metallic nanoparticle shielding structure can be applied to liquid crystal displays, polyester substrates, polycarbonate substrates, or any other suitable substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed are cohesive metallic structures, comprising sintered metallic nanoparticles, suitable for shielding against electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference. Also disclosed are methods for forming such structures. Devices for shielding electromagnetic radiation and methods of shielding electromagnetic radiation using such devices are also provided.

Abstract: A method and gaming terminal for playing a wagering game. The method includes conducting the wagering game at a gaming terminal. A plurality of player-selectable game elements are displayed, such that the game elements are divided into a plurality of types. A player selects at least one of the game elements and a predetermined award amount is then revealed. If the player selects an award-all-of-type element, then all of the game elements associated with that particular type are revealed. The player then receives a wagering game payoff based on the selection.

Abstract: A method of playing a wagering game, the wagering game having a basic game and a multi-level secondary game. The method includes conducting the basic game at a gaming terminal. In response to achieving a first-level secondary game entry award, a first-level secondary game is activated. A first set of player-selectable game elements is displayed during the first level secondary game and a player selects, at least one of the first set of player-selectable game elements, which include at least one second-level secondary game entry award. Upon selecting the second-level secondary game entry award, a second-level secondary game is activated and a second set of player-selectable game elements are displayed. The player selects at least one of the second set of player-selectable game elements and a progressive game payoff is awarded based on the selecting.

Abstract: A gaming terminal having a wagering game. The wagering game includes a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome of the wagering game. In response to the randomly selected outcome being a win-deferral outcome, the wagering game provides a player with a selection of immediately obtaining a first award or obtaining a second award under a specified condition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game. The wagering game may include a basic game and a bonus game having a board-game theme. The basic game has a plurality of randomly selected outcomes, one of the outcomes includes assets of the board game that are accumulated by a player. The accumulation of assets is affected by the randomly selected outcomes in the basic game. The basic game and the bonus game may award a bonus based on the assets accumulated by the player. Before terminating the gaming session, the player has the option of saving the accumulated assets in a memory device at the gaming terminal for use in a subsequent gaming session.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for multi-purpose use of a gaming machine includes use of a secondary display area to effectuate delivery of special capabilities such as user interfaces for banking, self-provisioning, Internet browsing, award redemption, player tracking account administration, and on-line shopping. In one embodiment, a touch screen is used to activate menu selections, in another embodiment, a physical keyboard is provided. In other embodiments, interfaces to mobile telephone and personal digital assistant technologies are provided.