Patents by Inventor Shigehiko Nomi

Shigehiko Nomi 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).

  • Computer gaming device with playing pieces
    Patent number: 5791988
    Abstract: A computer gaming device utilizing physical gaming pieces. The gaming device allows for play by a human player against one or more computer players. In one embodiment, the human player alone holds physical gaming pieces. In another embodiment, both computer players and human players hold physical gaming pieces. In one preferred embodiment, the gaming pieces include machine readable playing cards. The gaming device provides the familiar, physical experience of holding gaming pieces while playing against a computer opponent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Inventor: Shigehiko Nomi