Patents by Inventor Patricia McMahan
Patricia McMahan 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: 9563898Abstract: A method and system to automatically create and manage patron accounts using electronic data capture at an automated machine or kiosk, including electronically obtaining personal patron identification information from a patron identification source, such as a driver's license, determining if a patron account exists and if the identification source has expired and updating any existing patron account with the captured data. If the patron identification source is current and no account exists, a temporary account is created and a temporary patron account card supplied to the patron along with promotional offers. Patron activity is monitored at the location and used in creating a permanent patron account for providing additional offers, bonuses, and the like to the patron.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Patricia McMahan, Bryan Kelly, Sethuram Shivashankar
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Patent number: 9483911Abstract: Patron information generated at an originating gaming property may be transmitted to a requesting gaming property based on a set of permissions associated with a group of gaming properties. Vouchers generated at a first gaming property may also be redeemed at a second gaming property.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Marty Backover, Sean Bybee, Rajendra Chaparala, David Corson, Ignatius Vincent, Patricia McMahan, Subbarrao Panindra, Mukundhan Srinivasan, Alexandra Taylor
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Patent number: 9311779Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo
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Patent number: 8715071Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for running an automated campaign for progressive games. The system automatically awards a maximum amount of progressive prizes set by the casino during a progressive prize time to multiple progressive winners.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Theodore Keenan, William Decoux, Bryan M. Kelly, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz
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Patent number: 8535150Abstract: A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow them to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the established limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Ryan Randazzo, Alexandra Taylor, Frank Silvestro, Paul C. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 8382586Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo
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Patent number: 8360869Abstract: A progressive processing engine is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo
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Patent number: 8348755Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo
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Publication number: 20120214579Abstract: A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow them to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the established limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Ryan Randazzo, Alexandra Taylor, Frank Silvestro, Paul C. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 8167707Abstract: A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the establishment limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Ryan Randazzo, Alexandra Taylor, Frank Silvestro, Paul C. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 8105155Abstract: A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow them to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the established limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Ryan Randazzo, Alexandra Taylor, Frank Silvestro, Paul C. McLaughlin
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Publication number: 20100240448Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for running an automated campaign for progressive games. The system automatically awards a maximum amount of progressive prizes set by the casino during a progressive prize time to multiple progressive winners.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Theodore Keenan, William Decoux, Bryan M. Kelly, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz
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Publication number: 20100099486Abstract: A retail rating system for use in connection with gambling activities is disclosed. Points or credits are accumulated for commercial activity and made available for gambling activity. A management system and/or player tracking cards are employed to track accumulation of points and commercial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Margaret M. Koerner, Diane L.K. MacEwan, Patricia A. McMahan, Charles Leonard Snyder, III, Martin B. Backover
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Publication number: 20100100430Abstract: A retail rating system for use in connection with gambling activities is disclosed. Points or credits are accumulated for commercial activity and made available for gambling activity. A management system and/or player tracking cards are employed to track accumulation of points and commercial activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Margaret M. Koerner, Diane L.K. MacEwan, Patricia A. McMahan, Charles Leonard Snyder, III, Martin B. Backover
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Publication number: 20090275402Abstract: Patron information generated at an originating gaming property may be transmitted to a requesting gaming property based on a set of permissions associated with a group of gaming properties. Vouchers generated at a first gaming property may also be redeemed at a second gaming property.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Marty Backover, Sean Bybee, Rajendra Chaparala, David Corson, Ignatius Vincent, Patricia McMahan, Subbarrao Panindra, Mukundhan Srinivasan, Alexandra Taylor
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Publication number: 20090276341Abstract: A method and system to automatically create and manage patron accounts using electronic data capture at an automated machine or kiosk, including electronically obtaining personal patron identification information from a patron identification source, such as a driver's license, determining if a patron account exists and if the identification source has expired and updating any existing patron account with the captured data. If the patron identification source is current and no account exists, a temporary account is created and a temporary patron account card supplied to the patron along with promotional offers. Patron activity is monitored at the location and used in creating a permanent patron account for providing additional offers, bonuses, and the like to the patron.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Patricia McMahan, Bryan Kelly, Sethuram Shivashankar
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Publication number: 20080305866Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo, Patricia A. McMahan, Fank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz
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Publication number: 20080305865Abstract: A progressive processing engine is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Fank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo
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Publication number: 20080305864Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for a multi-site casino or resort wide promotional winners selection. The system selects a winner based on playing with a card at a table game or slot machine, or just being at an active slot machine, opened table game, or other activity within a resort.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Frank J. Silvestro, Wayne W. Walkwitz, Paul C. McLaughlin, Ryan Randazzo
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Publication number: 20080214293Abstract: A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow them to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the established limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Patricia A. McMahan, Ryan Randazzo, Alexandra Taylor, Frank Silvestro, Paul C. McLaughlin