Patents by Inventor Paul J. Ferrara
Paul J. Ferrara 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: 10810866Abstract: A system for object detection within a monitored zone around a vehicle includes: at least one processor; and memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: detect an object; and suppress an alert associated with detection of the object when a size of the detected object is below a lower size threshold value or above an upper size threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATIONInventors: Justin Karl Barth, Paul J. Ferrara, Albena Iotova-Gagnaire, Michael K. Pula, Scott T. Rohrbaugh
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Publication number: 20200202699Abstract: A system for object detection within a monitored zone around a vehicle includes: at least one processor; and memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: detect an object; and suppress an alert associated with detection of the object when a size of the detected object is below a lower size threshold value or above an upper size threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Justin Karl Barth, Paul J. Ferrara, Albena Iotova-Gagnaire, Michael K. Pula, Scott T. Rohrbaugh
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Patent number: 9613487Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Patent number: 8920236Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20140274344Abstract: Disclosed are physical objects which may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Display subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as ordering food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Patent number: 8734245Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Patent number: 8272945Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20090118005Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20090117994Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20090115133Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20090118001Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara
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Publication number: 20090118006Abstract: Physical objects may be employed with a virtual game layout to enhance wager and non-wagered based gaming. Displays subsystems may provide a changeable or selectable virtual game layout with demarcations appropriate to a selected game. A sensor subsystem may detect physical aspects of game related pieces (e.g., playing cards, chips, markers, dice, spinners, tokens, tiles) as well as media (e.g., identity media, financial media). All gaming functions may occur through interaction with a playing surface, as well as functions such as order food, beverages and services. Automated tracking of players, dealers and games may be realized along with bonusing and promotions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Applicant: BALLY GAMING, INC.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Kenneth J. Eichmann, Paul J. Ferrara