Patents by Inventor Michael P. Connelly

Michael P. Connelly 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: 10207187
    Abstract: A sound system presenting audio that supplements multi-player game-play in which multiple views of a 3D game object as seen from different viewpoints are simultaneously displayed. The audio includes audio characteristics responsive to behaviors of the 3D game object and depict a focus direction associated with respective behaviors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Zoloto, Joseph Gordon Marcus, Edward G. Brunell, Michael P. Connelly, Nicholas Matthew Garoufalis, Timothy C. Loose
  • Publication number: 20180071631
    Abstract: A sound system presenting audio that supplements multi-player game-play in which multiple views of a 3D game object as seen from different viewpoints are simultaneously displayed. The audio includes audio characteristics responsive to behaviors of the 3D game object and depict a focus direction associated with respective behaviors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Steven J. ZOLOTO, Joseph Gordon MARCUS, Edward G. BRUNELL, Michael P. CONNELLY, Nicholas Matthew GAROUFALIS, Timothy C. LOOSE
  • Patent number: 8403750
    Abstract: A wireless networked computerized wagering game system comprises a gaming module operable to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, a wireless network module operable to connect the wagering game system to at least one other networked device via a wireless network connection, and an audio module operable to manage an audio function of the wagering game system. In another embodiment the audio module is operable to present environmental sounds to a wagering game player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bone, Michael P. Connelly, Mark B. Gagner, Eric M. Pryzby, Steve Zoloto
  • Patent number: 8162752
    Abstract: The present invention provides in one embodiment a computerized wagering game system has a gaming module comprising a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered. A virtual radio audio module is operable to play one of a plurality of audio programs selected by a wagering game player. The selected audio program is presented to simulate a radio such that playing of the selected audio program may start from a point other than the beginning of the audio track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: James Bonney, Michael P. Connelly, Eric M. Pryzby
  • Patent number: 7874909
    Abstract: A method of conducting a video wagering game includes displaying a portion of a symbol array on a display. The symbol array includes an advantageous symbol that is animated before a remaining portion of the symbol array is displayed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Pryzby, Michael P. Connelly
  • Publication number: 20090170597
    Abstract: A wireless networked computerized wagering game system comprises a gaming module operable to present a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, a wireless network module operable to connect the wagering game system to at least one other networked device via a wireless network connection, and an audio module operable to manage an audio function of the wagering game system. In another embodiment the audio module is operable to present environmental sounds to a wagering game player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Bone, Michael P. Connelly, Mark B. Gagner, Eric M. Pryzby, Steve Zoloto
  • Publication number: 20080188291
    Abstract: The present invention provides in one embodiment a computerized wagering game system has a gaming module comprising a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered. A virtual radio audio module is operable to play one of a plurality of audio programs selected by a wagering game player. The selected audio program is presented to simulate a radio such that playing of the selected audio program may start from a point other than the beginning of the audio track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: James Bonney, Michael P. Connelly, Eric M. Pryzby
  • Publication number: 20080139284
    Abstract: A computerized wagering game system comprises a gaming module that includes a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to conduct a reel slot machine wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered. An audio module is operable to play an environmental audio track that comprises sound related to a theme of the computerized wagering game. The environmental audio track is played at a time not associated with specific game play events, such as reel spin or credit bang-up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Eric M. Pryzby, Michael P. Connelly