Patents by Inventor Mike Dugan

Mike Dugan 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOTELY PROVIDING GOODS/SERVICES TO GAMING CUSTOMERS
    Publication number: 20110034238
    Abstract: An system for gaming customers to remotely order goods and/or services through use of player points is disclosed. The player points relate to gaming activity. The system comprises at least one computer system. The computer system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor. The computer system also includes a communications interface in electronic communication with the processor. A request is received from a player terminal through the communications interface to access the system. The player is provided with account information. Goods and/or services information is presented to the player at a player terminal display. The goods and/or services information relate to items that may be ordered by the player. Order instructions are sent for order fulfillment. Used player points are debited for the order from the player points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Gareth Phillips, Scott Olive, Kent Reisdorph, Gary Frerking, Mike Dugan, Lattamore D. Osburn, Jeffrey S. Topham, Christine J. Denlay, John Denlay
  • Memory error correction using redundant sliced memory and standard ECC mechanisms
    Patent number: 6397365
    Abstract: A system and method is presented for error detection and correction using redundant sliced memory wherein ECC codes are used to correct single bit errors and detect multi bit errors and to reconstruct lost data in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company
    Inventors: Tony M. Brewer, Mike Dugan