Patents by Inventor Scott Hilbert
Scott Hilbert 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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Publication number: 20250037534Abstract: A token sensor for a gaming table and a related system and method are provided. In a typical configuration, multiple token sensors are positioned at respective locations of a game layout installed above a cushioning layer of the gaming table that covers a top of the gaming table. Top surfaces of the token sensors lie flush with or slightly above the top surface of the game layout. Each token sensor includes a plurality of paired light radiation emitters and light radiation detectors. When none of the detectors receive light from their paired emitter, the presence of a token is indicated. Such planar detection of the presence of a token allows the upper surface of the sensor to be used for other purposes when presence of a token is not expected. Each token sensor may thus include a touchscreen display for the issuance and acceptance of game information and commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2024Publication date: January 30, 2025Inventors: Scott HILBERT, Joseph R. HEDRICK, Frank A. SCARPA, JR., Matt MOSES, Collin Patrick MOORE, Miguel A. VEGA, Dhaval SHAH, Matthew J. LUCCHETTI, Kristofer PIZER
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Publication number: 20240257605Abstract: At least one example of the present disclosure includes a system having a gaming table, a sensor embedded into the gaming table, and a user interface device. The sensor is configured to sense an action that occurs at a player station of the gaming table. The user interface device is associated with the player station (e.g., at the player station, in communicative connection with a device at the player station, etc.). The user interface device is configured to one or more of present, via a video display in response to the sensed action, a bonus feature, or access, via a casino network in response to the sensed action, a player electronic fund account. Access to the player electronic fund account can include use of electronic funds from the player electronic fund account for one or more games available at the gaming table.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Inventors: Ryan Masao YEE, Jeremy HALTER, Mark LOWELL, Scott HILBERT, Dat TA, Sridhar GONDESI, William JONES, Joseph R. HEDRICK
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Patent number: 12014597Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
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Patent number: 11978304Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Masao Yee, Jeremy Halter, Mark Lowell, Scott Hilbert, Dat Ta, Sridhar Gondesi, William Jones, Joseph R. Hedrick
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Patent number: 11967199Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Masao Yee, Jeremy Halter, Mark Lowell, Scott Hilbert, Dat Ta, Sridhar Gondesi, William Jones, Joseph R. Hedrick
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Publication number: 20230260361Abstract: A gaming machine includes at least one image sensor for capturing an image including a player area associated with the gaming machine and logic circuitry in communication with the image sensor. The logic circuitry establishes a facial image mask defining an area of interest within the player area, receives the captured image from the image sensor, applies the facial image mask to the captured image to extract player image data from the captured image data, detects any faces within the player image data, compares, in response to detecting a face of a player within the player image data, the detected face with a player database to identify a player account associated with the player, and links, in response to identifying a matching player account based on the comparison, the matching player account to activities of the player at the gaming machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Scott HILBERT, Martin LYONS, Rolland STEIL
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Patent number: 11704965Abstract: A gaming machine includes at least one image sensor for capturing an image including a player area associated with the gaming machine and logic circuitry in communication with the image sensor. The logic circuitry establishes a facial image mask defining an area of interest within the player area, receives the captured image from the image sensor, applies the facial image mask to the captured image to extract player image data from the captured image data, detects any faces within the player image data, compares, in response to detecting a face of a player within the player image data, the detected face with a player database to identify a player account associated with the player, and links, in response to identifying a matching player account based on the comparison, the matching player account to activities of the player at the gaming machine.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Scott Hilbert, Martin Lyons, Rolland Steil
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Publication number: 20230124919Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Inventors: Ryan Masao YEE, Jeremy HALTER, Mark LOWELL, Scott HILBERT, Dat TA, Sridhar GONDESI, William JONES, Joseph R. HEDRICK
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Patent number: 11562621Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Masao Yee, Jeremy Halter, Mark Lowell, Scott Hilbert, Dat Ta, Sridhar Gondesi, William Jones, Joseph R. Hedrick
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Publication number: 20220292918Abstract: Methods and systems of monitoring at least one feature associated with a patron in a gaming establishment. Such methods and systems may include detecting at least one physical feature associated with the patron and/or motions of one or more players participating in a game.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Timothy Bucher, Terrin Eager, Bryan M. Kelly, Martin S. Lyons, Joseph Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Theodore Keenan, John Link, Mohan Kumar Areanalli Manju, Yogendrasinh Hematji Rajput
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Publication number: 20220108584Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Ryan Masao YEE, Jeremy HALTER, Mark LOWELL, Scott HILBERT, Dat TA, Sridhar GONDESI, William JONES, Joseph R. HEDRICK
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Publication number: 20210287487Abstract: A gaming machine includes at least one image sensor for capturing an image including a player area associated with the gaming machine and logic circuitry in communication with the image sensor. The logic circuitry establishes a facial image mask defining an area of interest within the player area, receives the captured image from the image sensor, applies the facial image mask to the captured image to extract player image data from the captured image data, detects any faces within the player image data, compares, in response to detecting a face of a player within the player image data, the detected face with a player database to identify a player account associated with the player, and links, in response to identifying a matching player account based on the comparison, the matching player account to activities of the player at the gaming machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2021Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Scott HILBERT, Martin LYONS, Rolland STEIL
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Publication number: 20200226870Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Ryan Masao YEE, Jeremy HALTER, Mark LOWELL, Scott HILBERT, Dat TA, Sridhar GONDESI, William JONES, Joseph R. HEDRICK
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Patent number: 10643423Abstract: A system, digital table and method for binding a mobile device to a location on the digital table are disclosed. The digital table has a transparent substrate, a diffuse cloth layer having the feel of felt and suitable for backlighting with an interposed compressible layer. A wireless table transceiver is provided to detect a mobile device on the table and to cause the mobile device to emit a code with its camera flash detected by an optical receiver to bind the mobile device to a specific location on the gaming table surface. Content such as digital images or lighting arrangements are directed through the substrate and compressible layer to the underside of the cloth where they are visible at the cloth layer adjacent to the mobile device location. In an embodiment the orientation of the mobile device may be determined for configuring content. Interaction between the mobile device and table is supported to move virtual items such as gaming chips between the mobile device and the digital table.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Martin Lyons, Scott Hilbert
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Patent number: 10643424Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: SG Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Yee, Jeremy A. Halter, Mark Lowell, Scott Hilbert, Dat Huy Ta, Sridhar Gondesi, William Jones, Joseph R. Hedrick
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Publication number: 20180253929Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Ryan YEE, Jeremy A. HALTER, Mark LOWELL, Scott HILBERT, Dat Huy TA, Sridhar GONDESI, William JONES, Joseph R. HEDRICK
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Publication number: 20180108207Abstract: A system, digital table and method for binding a mobile device to a location on the digital table are disclosed. The digital table has a transparent substrate, a diffuse cloth layer having the feel of felt and suitable for backlighting with an interposed compressible layer. A wireless table transceiver is provided to detect a mobile device on the table and to cause the mobile device to emit a code with its camera flash detected by an optical receiver to bind the mobile device to a specific location on the gaming table surface. Content such as digital images or lighting arrangements are directed through the substrate and compressible layer to the underside of the cloth where they are visible at the cloth layer adjacent to the mobile device location. In an embodiment the orientation of the mobile device may be determined for configuring content. Interaction between the mobile device and table is supported to move virtual items such as gaming chips between the mobile device and the digital table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: April 19, 2018Inventors: Martin LYONS, Scott HILBERT
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Patent number: 9382684Abstract: A netless straw mat or blanket for grass seed and other such applications is formed by applying an adhesive to a layer of straw. The layer of straw is compressed and formed into a roll for distribution and use at an installation site.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Rhino Seed & Landscape Supply, LLCInventor: Eric Scott Hilbert
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Patent number: D761918Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Joseph R. Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Gordon Myers, Kay Vetter
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Patent number: D810834Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Bryan M. Kelly, Joseph R. Hedrick, Scott Hilbert, Gordon Myers, Kay Vetter