Patents by Inventor Ryan McClellan
Ryan McClellan 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: 12243374Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2023Date of Patent: March 4, 2025Assignee: NRT Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20250014134Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable storage to implement an automated system for video surveillance in a casino or other controlled environment. Players in the casino can be automatically scanned and analyzed for whether they are under the legal gambling age or not. When an underage gambler is detected, a casino security employee (or other casino personnel) is notified so they can take the appropriate action. Similarly, players who are excluded from the casino can also be automatically detected and would be ejected when detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Inventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20240430386Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and processing events that occur at a gaming table in a casino environment. Camera streams associated with the table game are analyzed using lightweight, watchdog processes. When a certain event is detected, extended processes can be executed in order to provide additional information regarding the event. Such as approach can require a relatively limited amount of computing resources, while still providing relevant information to casino operators. The information can be used, for example, to track gameplay and provide player ratings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventor: Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 12118636Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable storage to implement an automated system for video surveillance in a casino or other controlled environment. Players in the casino can be automatically scanned and analyzed for whether they are under the legal gambling age or not. When an underage gambler is detected, a casino security employee (or other casino personnel) is notified so they can take the appropriate action. Similarly, players who are excluded from the casino can also be automatically detected and would be ejected when detected.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: NRT Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 12108193Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and processing events that occur at a gaming table in a casino environment. Camera streams associated with the table game are analyzed using lightweight, watchdog processes. When a certain event is detected, extended processes can be executed in order to provide additional information regarding the event. Such as approach can require a relatively limited amount of computing resources, while still providing relevant information to casino operators. The information can be used, for example, to track gameplay and provide player ratings.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: NRT Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20240112368Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Ryan McClellan, Brett Tinling, Robin Groenevelt
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Patent number: 11861866Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Visualimits, LLCInventors: Ryan McClellan, Brett Tinling, Robin Groenevelt
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Publication number: 20230410593Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Inventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 11749052Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: VisuaLimits, LLCInventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 11412184Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and processing events that occur at a gaming table in a casino environment. Camera streams associated with the table game are analyzed using lightweight, watchdog processes. When a certain event is detected, extended processes can be executed in order to provide additional information regarding the event. Such as approach can require a relatively limited amount of computing resources, while still providing relevant information to casino operators. The information can be used, for example, to track gameplay and provide player ratings.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: VisuaLimits, LLCInventor: Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20220230355Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Ryan McClellan, Brett Tinling, Robin Groenevelt
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Patent number: 11308642Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: VISUALIMITS LLCInventors: Ryan McClellan, Brett Tinling, Robin Groenevelt
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Publication number: 20210366224Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 11100746Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: VISUALIMITS, LLCInventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20200320658Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable storage to implement an automated system for video surveillance in a casino or other controlled environment. Players in the casino can be automatically scanned and analyzed for whether they are under the legal gambling age or not. When an underage gambler is detected, a casino security employee (or other casino personnel) is notified so they can take the appropriate action. Similarly, players who are excluded from the casino can also be automatically detected and would be ejected when detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20200314386Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and processing events that occur at a gaming table in a casino environment. Camera streams associated with the table game are analyzed using lightweight, watchdog processes. When a certain event is detected, extended processes can be executed in order to provide additional information regarding the event. Such as approach can require a relatively limited amount of computing resources, while still providing relevant information to casino operators. The information can be used, for example, to track gameplay and provide player ratings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Ryan McClellan
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Publication number: 20200242801Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Ryan McClellan, Brett Tinling, Robin Groenevelt
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Patent number: 10692166Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable storage to implement an automated system for video surveillance in a casino or other controlled environment. Players in the casino can be automatically scanned and analyzed for whether they are under the legal gambling age or not. When an underage gambler is detected, a casino security employee (or other casino personnel) is notified so they can take the appropriate action. Similarly, players who are excluded from the casino can also be automatically detected and would be ejected when detected.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: VISUALIMITS, LLCInventors: Perry Stasi, Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 10687023Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting and processing events that occur at a gaming table in a casino environment. Camera streams associated with the table game are analyzed using lightweight, watchdog processes. When a certain event is detected, extended processes can be executed in order to provide additional information regarding the event. Such as approach can require a relatively limited amount of computing resources, while still providing relevant information to casino operators. The information can be used, for example, to track gameplay and provide player ratings.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: VISUALIMITS, LLCInventor: Ryan McClellan
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Patent number: 10650550Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable storage for identifying regions of interest on a casino gaming table. Regions of interest are locations on an image where relevant actions are typically going to occur. For example, locations of betting area region of interest and card area regions of interest are determined so that these areas can be analyzed on a video camera. The analyzed areas can then be used for things such as determining and tracking player betting amounts, determining if the game is being dealt properly (by analyzing the cards dealt to determine if the proper cards are dealt and/or the proper payouts are made).Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: VISUALIMITS, LLCInventors: Ryan McClellan, Brett Tinling, Robin Groenevelt