Patents by Inventor Nandu A. Talwalkar

Nandu A. Talwalkar 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).

  • System to determine casino offers
    Patent number: 9117338
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • SYSTEM TO DETERMINE CASINO OFFERS
    Publication number: 20140113709
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sod through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • System to determine casino offers
    Patent number: 8622819
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • SYSTEM TO DETERMINE CASINO OFFERS
    Publication number: 20120088574
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • System to determine casino offers
    Patent number: 8100758
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO INCORPORATE GAME PLAY INTO PRODUCT TRANSACTIONS
    Publication number: 20080249879
    Abstract: A method for providing a product is described in which a selection of a product is received from a customer, a game is selected by the customer, the customer provides his credit card number, the customer plays the game and an outcome is determined. If the customer wins, the credit card is charged a game fee, if the customer loses, the credit card is charged the price of the product. In either case, the product is then provided to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Andrew P. Golden, Magdalena M. Fincham, Timothy A. Palmer, Nandu A. Talwalkar, Keith Bemer
  • Method and system to incorporate game play into product transactions
    Patent number: 7390264
    Abstract: A method for providing a product is described in which a selection of a product is received from a customer, a game is selected by the customer, the customer provides his credit card number, the customer plays the game and an outcome is determined. If the customer wins, the credit card is charged a game fee, if the customer loses, the credit card is charged the price of the product. In either case, the product is then provided to the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Andrew P. Golden, Magdalena M. Fincham, Timothy A. Palmer, Nandu A. Talwalkar, Keith Bemer
  • SYSTEM TO DETERMINE CASINO OFFERS
    Publication number: 20060252527
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu Talwalkar
  • SYSTEM TO DETERMINE CASINO OFFERS
    Publication number: 20060240893
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu Talwalkar
  • System to determine casino offers
    Patent number: 7063618
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • System to determine casino offers
    Publication number: 20060121983
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2006
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu Talwalkar
  • System to determine casino offers
    Publication number: 20050137011
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Jay Walker, James Jorasch, Geoffrey Gelman, Russell Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu Talwalkar
  • System to determine casino offers
    Patent number: 6848995
    Abstract: A system to determine a product to be offered to a casino player based on player data and on an approximate maximum price for which the product may be sold through a retail channel. Advantageously, a potential increase in a casino's profit due to a product offer can be determined using the player data, and an approximate maximum profit attainable through sale of the product through a retail channel can be determined based on the determined price. As a result, a product to offer can be determined in a manner which maximizes casino profit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, James A. Jorasch, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Russell Pratt Sammon, Magdalena Mik, Nandu A. Talwalkar
  • Method and system to incorporate game play into product transactions
    Publication number: 20030054888
    Abstract: A method for providing a product is described in which a selection of a product is received from a customer, a game is selected by the customer, the customer provides his credit card number, the customer plays the game and an outcome is determined. If the customer wins, the credit card is charged a game fee, if the customer loses, the credit card is charged the price of the product. In either case, the product is then provided to the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Andrew P. Golden, Magdalena M. Fincham, Timothy A. Palmer, Nandu A. Talwalkar, Keith Bemer
  • System to provide game play for products
    Patent number: 6443843
    Abstract: A method for providing a product is described in which a selection of a product is received from a customer, a fee to play a game is received, an outcome of the game is determined, the product is provided to the customer if the outcome is a winning outcome, and a portion of the fee is credited to the customer if the outcome is a losing outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Andrew P. Golden, Magdalena Mik, Timothy A. Palmer, Nandu A. Talwalkar, Keith Bemer