Patents by Inventor Michael Steib

Michael Steib 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).

  • Publication number: 20070249417
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing lottery outcomes and other types of lottery information to a player (e.g., in accordance with one or more preferences of a player). In some embodiments, lottery information may be provided over a network, via postal mail, via CD-ROM, and/or via a set-top device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventors: JOHN PACKES, MICHAEL STEIB, ANDREW GOLDEN, JAMES JORASCH, JAY WALKER, THOMAS SPARICO, STEPHEN TULLEY, MICHAEL DOWNS
  • Publication number: 20070197279
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing lottery outcomes and other types of lottery information to a player (e.g., in accordance with one or more preferences of a player). In some embodiments, lottery information may be provided over a network, via postal mail, via CD-ROM, and/or via a set-top device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: JOHN PACKES, MICHAEL STEIB, ANDREW GOLDEN, JAMES JORASCH, JAY WALKER, THOMAS SPARICO, STEPHEN TULLEY, MICHAEL DOWNS
  • Publication number: 20070167213
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070167214
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070110372
    Abstract: An optoelectronic package having passive optical components that are configured to reduce the amount of optical back reflection that reaches an optoelectronic device housed within the optoelectronic package. In one example, the optoelectronic package includes an optoelectronic device, a wave plate, and a linear polarizer. The optoelectronic device is configured to emit an optical signal along an optical path. The wave plate is positioned in the optical path of the optoelectronic device. The linear polarizer is positioned in the optical path of the optoelectronic device between the optoelectronic device and the wave plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: Finisar Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Steib, Hongyu Deng, Ralph Johnson
  • Publication number: 20070026929
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070026928
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Berner, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20070010314
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 11, 2007
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060287052
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes; determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session; determining at least one lottery outcome; and providing the at least one lottery outcome based on the at least one parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: John Packes, Michael Steib, Andrew Golden, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Thomas Sparico
  • Publication number: 20060281519
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes; determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session; determining at least one lottery outcome; and providing the at least one lottery outcome based on the at least one parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Packes, Michael Steib, Andrew Golden, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Thomas Sparico
  • Publication number: 20060281520
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for: receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes; determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session; determining at least one lottery outcome; and providing the at least one lottery outcome based on the at least one parameter
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: John Packes, Michael Steib, Andrew Golden, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Thomas Sparico
  • Publication number: 20060281521
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing lottery outcomes and other types of lottery information to a player (e.g., in accordance with one or more preferences of a player). In some embodiments, lottery information may be provided over a network, via postal mail, via CD-ROM, and/or via a set-top device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: JOHN PACKES, Michael Steib, Andrew Golden, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Thomas Sparico, Stephen Tulley, Michael Downs
  • Publication number: 20060246991
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Tulley, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060223616
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: STEPHEN TULLEY, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060223617
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate lottery ticket transactions. A request to purchase a lottery ticket is received, the lottery ticket being associated with a lottery number combination, such as a limited number of lottery tickets or a limited number of players. An indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with a limited number of occurrences is also received. For example, an indication that the lottery number combination is to be associated with only a single lottery ticket may be received. A price associated with the lottery ticket is determined based on the received indication. According to one embodiment, the price is increased by a predetermined amount based on the received indication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: STEPHEN TULLEY, John Packes, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Patrick Buckley, Peter Vogel, Magdalena Fincham, Norman Gilman, Keith Bemer, Russell Sammon, William Van Vooren, Andrew Golden, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060130111
    Abstract: Described are methods and systems for combining programming content in a controlled synchronized manner. The systems and methods allow for centrally generated content to be modified using local content. The centrally generated content can include data that specifies what portions of the centrally generated content can be modified by the local content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Glenn Reitmeier, Peter Smith, Thomas Duff, Michael Steib
  • Publication number: 20060035697
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention are directed to providing lottery outcomes and other types of lottery information to a player (e.g., in accordance with one or more preferences of a player). In some embodiments, lottery information may be provided over a network, via postal mail, via CD-ROM, and/or via a set-top device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: John Packes, Michael Steib, Andrew Golden, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Thomas Sparico, Stephen Tulley, Michael Downs
  • Publication number: 20060009275
    Abstract: A method according to one embodiment of the present invention provides for receiving data indicating a request by a player for an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of lottery outcomes. The method further provides for determining at least one parameter associated with the automated session and for determining at least one lottery outcome. The method also includes providing the at least one lottery outcome based on the at least one parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: John Packes, Michael Steib, Andrew Golden, James Jorasch, Jay Walker, Thomas Sparico