Patents by Inventor Michael W. Yacenda
Michael W. Yacenda 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).
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Patent number: 9761083Abstract: A method for mobile game play includes determining a location of a mobile device from one or more of GPS, NFC, RFID, or Bluetooth. An accuracy value of the location of the mobile device is determined. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the determined accuracy value. The region of confidence is substantially circular with a center at the determined location and a radius that is proportional in length to the determined accuracy value. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Mobile game play is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: ELOTTERY, INC.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 9744455Abstract: A method for electronic gaming on a mobile device including a location determining module and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the location determining module. Accuracy data is received from the location determining module. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the location determining module. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Electronic gaming over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: ELOTTERY, INC.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20160129348Abstract: A method for electronic gaming on a mobile device including a location determining module and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the location determining module. Accuracy data is received from the location determining module. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the location determining module. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Electronic gaming over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventor: MICHAEL W. YACENDA
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Patent number: 9230399Abstract: A method for electronic gaming on a mobile device including a location determining module and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the location determining module. Accuracy data is received from the location determining module. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the location determining module. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Electronic gaming over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: ELOTTERY, INC.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20150228152Abstract: A remotely accessed lottery system includes at least one gaming location including a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a display and a telephone that accesses the internet. A dedicated transmission link is coupled to the local area network. A central station is remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link. The central station further includes at least one computer for generating tickets to be sent to the terminals pursuant to requests by players to participate, wherein the tickets are digitally rendered on a display of the terminals and have outcomes predetermined at the central station prior to the request for purchase and also includes a device for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participation and winning results as determined at the central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: ELOTTERY, INC.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20140370959Abstract: A method for mobile game play includes determining a location of a mobile device from one or more of GPS, NFC, RFID, or Bluetooth. An accuracy value of the location of the mobile device is determined. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the determined accuracy value. The region of confidence is substantially circular with a center at the determined location and a radius that is proportional in length to the determined accuracy value. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Mobile game play is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: MICHAEL W. YACENDA
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Publication number: 20140364186Abstract: A method for electronic gaming on a mobile device including a location determining module and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the location determining module. Accuracy data is received from the location determining module. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the location determining module. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Electronic gaming over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventor: MICHAEL W. YACENDA
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Patent number: 8834251Abstract: A method for lottery play on a mobile device including a GPS receiver and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the GPS receiver. Accuracy data is received from the GPS receiver. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the GPS receiver. An extent to which the region of confidence is within a pertinent jurisdiction is determined. Lottery play over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the pertinent jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 8678920Abstract: A remotely accessed lottery system in accordance with the present invention, includes at least one gaming location including a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a display and an input device, the terminals being connected on a local area network. A dedicated transmission link is coupled to the local area network. A central station is remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link. The central station further includes at least one computer for generating tickets to be sent to the terminals pursuant to requests by players to participate, wherein the tickets are digitally rendered on a display of the terminals and have outcomes predetermined at the central station prior to the request for purchase and also includes a device for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participation and winning results as determined at the central station.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20130072280Abstract: A method for lottery play on a mobile device including a GPS receiver and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the GPS receiver. Accuracy data is received from the GPS receiver. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the GPS receiver. An extent to which the region of confidence is within a pertinent jurisdiction is determined. Lottery play over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the pertinent jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 21, 2013Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 8348742Abstract: A method for facilitating governmental lottery play over television includes receiving a lottery ticket purchase request from a player terminal including a television over a television service provider communication network. Personal information pertaining to a player is retrieved from a subscriber database of the television service provider. It is then verified that the player satisfies predetermined criteria based on the retrieved personal information. The purchase of a lottery ticket is processed based on the received lottery ticket purchase request when it is verified that the player satisfies the predetermined criteria.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 8272959Abstract: A remotely accessed lottery system in accordance with the present invention, includes at least one gaming location including a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a display and an input device, the terminals being connected on a local area network. A dedicated transmission link is coupled to the local area network. A central station is remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link. The central station further includes at least one computer for generating tickets to be sent to the terminals pursuant to requests by players to participate, wherein the tickets are digitally rendered on a display of the terminals and have outcomes predetermined at the central station prior to the request for purchase and also includes a device for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participation and winning results as determined at the central station.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 8192269Abstract: A method for facilitating governmental lottery play over an electronic network includes receiving a request for mobile player terminal location information from an agent server, acquiring location information based upon distances between the mobile player terminal and a plurality of transmitters with known locations, transmitting the acquired location information to the agent server, determining whether the mobile player terminal is located within a lottery jurisdiction based on the transmitted location information, and processing the purchase of a lottery ticket when the location of the mobile player terminal is determined to be located within the lottery jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20120034963Abstract: A remotely accessed lottery system in accordance with the present invention, includes at least one gaming location including a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a display and an input device, the terminals being connected on a local area network. A dedicated transmission link is coupled to the local area network. A central station is remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link. The central station further includes at least one computer for generating tickets to be sent to the terminals pursuant to requests by players to participate, wherein the tickets are digitally rendered on a display of the terminals and have outcomes predetermined at the central station prior to the request for purchase and also includes a device for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participation and winning results as determined at the central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 7946913Abstract: A method of verifying a geographic location of a participant of an on-line governmental lottery game includes accessing an agent server via the Internet from a player terminal. A request is provided for the participant to enter a telephone number where the participant can be reached and a verification code is provided. The entered telephone number is received. The geographic location of the received telephone number is determined. A telephone connection is established by calling the received telephone number. The verification code is received over the telephone connection. The participant is authorized to participate in the lottery game when the geographic location of the received telephone number is determined to be within an authorized jurisdiction and when the verification code received from the participant matches the verification code provided by the agent server.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 7931529Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for facilitating governmental lottery games with a screening, a verification, and a subscription play function. A lottery agent system of the present invention includes a plurality of player terminals on which lottery players can play lottery games, including purchasing and receiving lottery tickets, an agent server for facilitating the purchase and screening of players and winning tickets, and a governmental lottery administrator for providing security or serial numbers for verification. The present invention further discloses a method for claiming awards for the winning tickets upon a drawing of winning numbers. Upon receiving information of the winning tickets, the state provides the agent server with claim validation numbers associated with the winning tickets for claims on lottery awards by winning players.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Elottery, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20090137304Abstract: A method for facilitating governmental lottery play over television includes receiving a lottery ticket purchase request from a player terminal including a television over a television service provider communication network. Personal information pertaining to a player is retrieved from a subscriber database of the television service provider. It is then verified that the player satisfies predetermined criteria based on the retrieved personal information. The purchase of a lottery ticket is processed based on the received lottery ticket purchase request when it is verified that the player satisfies the predetermined criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20090042633Abstract: A method for facilitating governmental lottery play over an electronic network includes receiving a request for mobile player terminal location information from an agent server, acquiring location information based upon distances between the mobile player terminal and a plurality of transmitters with known locations, transmitting the acquired location information to the agent server, determining whether the mobile player terminal is located within a lottery jurisdiction based on the transmitted location information, and processing the purchase of a lottery ticket when the location of the mobile player terminal is determined to be located within the lottery jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Patent number: 6869358Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for facilitating governmental lottery games with a screening, a verification, and a subscription play function. A lottery agent system of the present invention includes a plurality of player terminals on which lottery players can play lottery games, including purchasing and receiving lottery tickets, an agent server for facilitating the purchase and screening of players and winning tickets, and a governmental lottery administrator for providing security or serial numbers for verification. The present invention further discloses a method for claiming awards for the winning tickets upon a drawing of winning numbers. Upon receiving information of the winning tickets, the state provides the agent server with claim validation numbers associated with the winning tickets for claims on lottery awards by winning players.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2001Date of Patent: March 22, 2005Assignee: eLOT, Inc.Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda
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Publication number: 20040014514Abstract: A remotely accessed lottery system in accordance with the present invention, includes at least one gaming location including a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a display and an input device, the terminals being connected on a local area network. A dedicated transmission link is coupled to the local area network. A central station is remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link. The central station further includes at least one computer for generating tickets to be sent to the terminals pursuant to requests by players to participate, wherein the tickets are digitally rendered on a display of the terminals and have outcomes predetermined at the central station prior to the request for purchase and also includes a device for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participation and winning results as determined at the central station.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2003Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventor: Michael W. Yacenda