Patents by Inventor Stephanie Maddocks
Stephanie Maddocks 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: 9280864Abstract: A gaming system providing a tiered reward bonus promotion. A player's activity level is quantified to a value that adjusts over time. The value at the completion of a bonus period is compared to a plurality of tier values stored in memory at the central authority. Each tier value has an associated bonus award that is awarded to the player if the player reaches that tier at the completion of the bonus period. The award is indicated in the player's account and may be redeemed at a player kiosk.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Stephanie Maddocks
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Patent number: 8740697Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20140100021Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Patent number: 8678911Abstract: An apparatus for use with a gaming machine is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an electronic processing board that is coupled to first and second data interfaces as well as a ticket printer. The electronic processing board responds to a cashout signal by communicating with the gaming machine via the first data interface, communicating with a computer system via the second data interface, and communicating with the printer to issue a ticket.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee
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Patent number: 8608553Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Inventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20130244760Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty LimitedInventors: Frederick Van Baltz, J. Christopher McNamee, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Lori McDermeit, Alan G. Sheldon
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Publication number: 20130065675Abstract: A gaming system providing a tiered reward bonus promotion. A player's activity level is quantified to a value that adjusts over time. The value at the completion of a bonus period is compared to a plurality of tier values stored in memory at the central authority. Each tier value has an associated bonus award that is awarded to the player if the player reaches that tier at the completion of the bonus period. The award is indicated in the player's account and may be redeemed at a player kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Stephanie Maddocks
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Patent number: 8328630Abstract: A gaming system providing a tiered reward bonus promotion. A player's activity level is quantified to a value that adjusts over time. The value at the completion of a bonus period is compared to a plurality of tier values stored in memory at the central authority. Each tier value has an associated bonus award that is awarded to the player if the player reaches that tier at the completion of the bonus period. The award is indicated in the player's account and may be redeemed at a player kiosk.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Stephanie Maddocks
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Publication number: 20110172005Abstract: A gaming system providing a tiered reward bonus promotion. A player's activity level is quantified to a value that adjusts over time. The value at the completion of a bonus period is compared to a plurality of tier values stored in memory at the central authority. Each tier value has an associated bonus award that is awarded to the player if the player reaches that tier at the completion of the bonus period. The award is indicated in the player's account and may be redeemed at a player kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Stephanie Maddocks
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Publication number: 20110086701Abstract: A gaming system providing a tiered reward bonus promotion. A player's activity level is quantified to a value that adjusts over time. The value at the completion of a bonus period is compared to a plurality of tier values stored in memory at the central authority. Each tier value has an associated bonus award that is awarded to the player if the player reaches that tier at the completion of the bonus period. The award is indicated in the player's account and may be redeemed at a player kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Stephanie Maddocks
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Patent number: 7704143Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: F. Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee
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Publication number: 20090275397Abstract: An apparatus (312) for use with a gaming machine (102), the apparatus (312) comprising: an electronic processing board (144); a first data interface (366) that is electrically coupled to the electronic processing board (144); a second data interface (126) that is electrically coupled to the electronic processing board (144); and a ticket printer (318) that is electrically coupled to the electronic processing board (144), wherein the electronic processing board (144) is arranged to perform the following steps in response to a cashout signal (134): communicate with the gaming machine (102) via the first data interface (366) in order to effect a removal of wagerable credits from the gaming machine (102); communicate with a computer system (120), which is remote to the gaming machine (102), via the second data interface (126) so as to: provide the computer system (120) with details of the removal of wagerable credit; and receive from the computer system (120) ticket data that is associated with the removal ofType: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2008Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: F. Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee
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Patent number: 7118479Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes a gaming location (102) that comprises an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location that displays a representation of award-types that a player can select. One of the awards selected may be a bonus game playable on display 118.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Tara L. Young, Stephanie Maddocks
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Publication number: 20050148387Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: F. Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael D'Amico, Alan Sheldon, Lori McDermeit, J. McNamee
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Patent number: 6896619Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: May 24, 2005Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: F. Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee
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Publication number: 20040254009Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes a gaming location (102) that comprises an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location that displays a representation of award-types that a player can select. One of the awards selected may be a bonus game playable on display 118.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2003Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Tara L. Young, Stephanie Maddocks
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Publication number: 20040077408Abstract: A gaming system providing a tiered reward bonus promotion. A player's activity level is quantified to a value that adjusts over time. The value at the completion of a bonus period is compared to a plurality of tier values stored in memory at the central authority. Each tier value has an associated bonus award that is awarded to the player if the player reaches that tier at the completion of the bonus period. The award is indicated in the player's account and may be redeemed at a player kiosk.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Stephanie Maddocks
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Patent number: 6676515Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.Inventors: F. Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee
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Publication number: 20020128059Abstract: A gaming machine adapted to print validated tickets for a game player includes a microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and including a cashout signal input, a network interface coupled to the microprocessor for communicating with a central authority, and a memory in the network interface that stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is coupled to the microprocessor for printing a ticket that includes pending credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia in response to a cashout signal on the cashout signal input. After the ticket is printed, the gaming machine obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: F. Van Baltz, Stephanie Maddocks, Michael H. D'Amico, Alan G. Sheldon, Lori J. McDermeit, J. Christopher McNamee