Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Hoke

Stephen J. Hoke 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).

  • Gaming device with a metronome system for interfacing sound recordings
    Patent number: 6561908
    Abstract: The present invention involves a gaming device with a metronome system. The metronome system includes a CPU which reads game state data on ticks determined by a check-back rate. The CPU can cause sound file changes to occur at any time any tick occurs, thereby enabling a plurality of sound recordings to be interfaced on-beat or otherwise. The present invention provides gaming devices with enhanced sound and music capabilities, adding to a gaming device player's enjoyment and entertainment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventor: Stephen J. Hoke