Patents by Inventor Scott A. Sims

Scott A. Sims 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).

  • Publication number: 20240029516
    Abstract: A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including a two-part game wherein at least one part of the two-part games includes a video reel game and includes the generation of random sub-events wherein two or more of said random sub-events are required to trigger another game part including a bonus game, a secondary game, a free game round, a “hold and spin” round, or other game event. The plurality of sub-events required to trigger another game part serve to reduce the frequency of significant player “cold streaks” during game play. The game of chance including randomized independent expanding reels with dynamically changing graphical elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: David Colvin, Eric Colvin, Keith Kruczynski, Scott Sims, Mark Mussetter
  • Publication number: 20230316076
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Ronnie J. Morris, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin, Lorraine C. Edkin, Scott A. Sims, Joel Filliben, Margaret A. Payne, Craig Douglas Widmann, Eren Kursun
  • Patent number: 11710033
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Ronnie J. Morris, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin, Lorraine C. Edkin, Scott A. Sims, Joel Filliben, Margaret A. Payne, Craig Douglas Widmann, Eren Kursun
  • Patent number: 10796304
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, processes, and/or methods may receive, via a network, a multiple positions corresponding to multiple physical locations of a consumer device, may receive, via the network, a position of a physical location of a financial transaction device, and may receive a request for a financial transaction, and may determine a transaction authorization based on a path indicated by the multiple positions and the position of the physical location of the financial transaction device. For example, a path and/or track may be established via periodical reports of the position information from the consumer device, which may provide and/or indicate an authenticity metric and/or a validity metric to a current position attribute when the current position attribute is utilized in a financial transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Rick A. Beye, Rahul G. Isola, Scott A. Sims
  • Publication number: 20190378049
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Craig Douglas Widmann, Margaret A. Payne, Joel Filliben, Eren Kursun, Lorraine C. Edkin, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin, Ronnie J. Morris, Scott A. Sims
  • Publication number: 20190377819
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Joel Filliben, Eren Kursun, Lorraine C. Edkin, Scott A. Sims, Craig Douglas Widmann, Margaret A. Payne, Ronnie J. Morris, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin
  • Publication number: 20190378010
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Ronnie J. Morris, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin, Lorraine C. Edkin, Scott A. Sims, Joel Filliben, Margaret A. Payne, Craig Douglas Widmann, Eren Kursun
  • Publication number: 20190378050
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Lorraine C. Edkin, Craig Douglas Widmann, Scott A. Sims, Margaret A. Payne, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin, Ronnie J. Morris, Joel Filliben, Eren Kursun
  • Publication number: 20190378051
    Abstract: Machine learning models, semantic networks, adaptive systems, artificial neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and other forms of knowledge processing systems are disclosed. An ensemble machine learning system is coupled to a graph module storing a graph structure, wherein a collection of entities and the relationships between those entities forms nodes and connection arcs between the various nodes. A hotfile module and hotfile propagation engine coordinate with the graph module or may be subsumed within the graph module, and implement the various hot file functionality generated by the machine learning systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Craig Douglas Widmann, Eren Kursun, Scott A. Sims, Dana M. Pusey-Conlin, Ronnie J. Morris, Margaret A. Payne, Joel Filliben, Lorraine C. Edkin
  • Patent number: 10313344
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a system to monitor devices for unauthorized access of an external account. A computing platform may receive, via a communication interface, and from a first user device, metadata comprising first user device identification information and accessed account information. The computing platform may determine, based on the first user device identification information, whether the first user device is one of a plurality of internal user devices. The computing platform may identify, based on the accessed account information, an action indicating the first user device is accessing an account. The computing platform may determine, based on the action and the accessed account information, whether the action is authorized. The computing platform may receive information indicating unauthorized use of the account by the first user device. The computing platform may transmit the information indicating unauthorized use of the account by the first user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Sims, Alex Stapleton, Andrew Kim, Kolt Bell, Youshika Scott, Jeff Zusi, Nicole Ryan, Craig Widmann, Brian Corr, Alvino Sarran
  • Patent number: 10298682
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling device data collectors using omni-collection techniques. A computing platform may receive configuration settings associated with a first collector and a second collector. Subsequently, the computing platform may generate one or more configuration commands for a native collector based on the configuration settings. The computing platform may send, to a client interface computing platform associated with the native collector, the one or more configuration commands generated for the native collector. Thereafter, the computing platform may receive state information collected by the native collector based on the one or more configuration commands generated for the native collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Sims, Craig Widmann, Don Cardinal, Elizabeth S. Votaw
  • Publication number: 20180357641
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, one or more systems, processes, and/or methods may receive, via a network, a multiple positions corresponding to multiple physical locations of a consumer device, may receive, via the network, a position of a physical location of a financial transaction device, and may receive a request for a financial transaction, and may determine a transaction authorization based on a path indicated by the multiple positions and the position of the physical location of the financial transaction device. For example, a path and/or track may be established via periodical reports of the position information from the consumer device, which may provide and/or indicate an authenticity metric and/or a validity metric to a current position attribute when the current position attribute is utilized in a financial transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventors: Rick A. Beye, Rahul G. Isola, Scott A. Sims
  • Publication number: 20180288043
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to a system to monitor devices for unauthorized access of an external account. A computing platform may receive, via a communication interface, and from a first user device, metadata comprising first user device identification information and accessed account information. The computing platform may determine, based on the first user device identification information, whether the first user device is one of a plurality of internal user devices. The computing platform may identify, based on the accessed account information, an action indicating the first user device is accessing an account. The computing platform may determine, based on the action and the accessed account information, whether the action is authorized. The computing platform may receive information indicating unauthorized use of the account by the first user device. The computing platform may transmit the information indicating unauthorized use of the account by the first user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Scott A. Sims, Alex Stapleton, Andrew Kim, Kolt Bell, Youshika Scott, Jeff Zusi, Nicole Ryan, Craig Widmann, Brian Corr, Alvino Sarran
  • Publication number: 20180041575
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling device data collectors using omni-collection techniques. A computing platform may receive configuration settings associated with a first collector and a second collector. Subsequently, the computing platform may generate one or more configuration commands for a native collector based on the configuration settings. The computing platform may send, to a client interface computing platform associated with the native collector, the one or more configuration commands generated for the native collector. Thereafter, the computing platform may receive state information collected by the native collector based on the one or more configuration commands generated for the native collector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Scott A. Sims, Craig Widmann, Don Cardinal, Elizabeth S. Votaw
  • Patent number: 9836914
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of display positions disposed in a display area, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display at respective display positions, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the selected symbols correspond to a winning outcome with reference to at least one of a plurality of defined win lines. Each of the defined win lines comprises at least one display position, and at least some of the win lines comprise differing numbers of display positions. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Scott Sims
  • Publication number: 20170076539
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of display positions disposed in a display area, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display at respective display positions, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the selected symbols correspond to a winning outcome with reference to at least one of a plurality of defined win lines. Each of the defined win lines comprises at least one display position, and at least some of the win lines comprise differing numbers of display positions. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Scott Sims
  • Patent number: 9501906
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of display positions disposed in a display area, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display at respective display positions, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the selected symbols correspond to a winning outcome with reference to at least one of a plurality of defined win lines. Each of the defined win lines comprises at least one display position, and at least some of the win lines comprise differing numbers of display positions. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Scott Sims
  • Patent number: 9011237
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols for display in a display area at a plurality of display positions, an outcome evaluator arranged to evaluate a game outcome based on the selected symbols and to identify a scatter outcome when a plurality of special symbols are disposed in the display area at any display position, and a prize allocator. The prize allocator is arranged to allocate a prize to a player when a scatter outcome exists and to determine the prize awarded to a player using the plurality of special symbols. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventor: Scott Sims
  • Publication number: 20140031102
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of display positions disposed in a display area, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display at respective display positions, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the selected symbols correspond to a winning outcome with reference to at least one of a plurality of defined win lines. Each of the defined win lines comprises at least one display position, and at least some of the win lines comprise differing numbers of display positions. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Scott Sims
  • Patent number: 8512126
    Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of display positions disposed in a display area, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols for display at respective display positions, and an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the selected symbols correspond to a winning outcome with reference to at least one of a plurality of defined win lines. Each of the defined win lines comprises at least one display position, and at least some of the win lines comprise differing numbers of display positions. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australian Pty Limited
    Inventors: Christopher Reynolds, Scott Sims