Patents by Inventor Todd Haushalter
Todd Haushalter 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: 11756371Abstract: Mechanisms comprising: receiving first bet information for a first bet from a first player's device, the first bet information corresponding to at least a first position on a roulette wheel; receiving second bet information for a second bet from a second player's device, the second bet information corresponding to at least a second position on the roulette wheel that is different from the first position; determining that the roulette wheel and a ball on the roulette wheel have been spun; randomly selecting a first selected position on the wheel, wherein the first selected position is the same as the first position; determining a first payout for first position and a second payout for the second position, wherein the first payout is higher than the second payout; determining that the ball has fallen in the first position; and indicating that the first player is to be paid at the first payout.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Evolution Malta LimitedInventor: Todd Haushalter
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Patent number: 11727760Abstract: Mechanisms for wagering comprising: receiving bet information describing bets, wherein the bet information includes a bet amount and a bet position on a game wheel for each bet; determining a payout amount for each bet; receiving first wheel spin information including a first wheel stop position for a first spin of the game wheel; determining that the first wheel stop position is one of at least one multiplier position on the game wheel having a multiplier value, and applying the multiplier value to the payout amount for each bet; receiving final wheel spin information including a final wheel stop position for a final spin of the game wheel; and determining that the final wheel stop position is one of non-multiplier positions on the game wheel, and causing payouts to be made to each of the bets having a bet position matching the final wheel stop position.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Evolution Malta LimitedInventors: Todd Haushalter, Fredrik Bjurle
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Publication number: 20230186719Abstract: Mechanism (which can include system, methods, and media) for removing a card from a gaming table are provided, the mechanisms comprising: detecting when a playing card is placed on a door on a table surface of a gaming table; and causing the door to automatically open downward when the playing card is detected as being placed on the door so that the playing card slides downward to a space below the table surface. In some embodiments, these mechanisms further comprise controlling the opening of the door using a hardware processor, and optionally using stepper motor to control the opening of the door. In some embodiments, these mechanisms further comprise generating a graphics version of the playing card; and presenting the graphics version of the playing card on a player's computer display after the playing card has slid below the table surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Todd Haushalter, Alexander Goodman, Raivis Rengelis, Aleksejs Blinovs
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Patent number: 11482071Abstract: Mechanism (which can include system, methods, and media) for removing a card from a gaming table are provided, the mechanisms comprising: detecting when a playing card is placed on a door on a table surface of a gaming table; and causing the door to automatically open downward when the playing card is detected as being placed on the door so that the playing card slides downward to a space below the table surface. In some embodiments, these mechanisms further comprise controlling the opening of the door using a hardware processor, and optionally using stepper motor to control the opening of the door. In some embodiments, these mechanisms further comprise generating a graphics version of the playing card; and presenting the graphics version of the playing card on a player's computer display after the playing card has slid below the table surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Evolution Malta LimitedInventors: Todd Haushalter, Alexander Goodman, Raivis Rengelis, Aleksejs Blinovs
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Publication number: 20210241579Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for dynamic presentation of a slot multiplier in a live casino game, wherein said method comprises performing physical random number generation; capturing a video stream of said physical random number generation; performing secondary random number generation; determining a game state of said physical random number generation; and providing a graphical user interface comprising a visual representation of said video stream and said secondary random number generation, wherein said visual representation is dynamically adapted based on said determined game state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Inventor: Todd Haushalter
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Patent number: 11024125Abstract: Mechanisms for wagering comprising: receiving bet information describing bets, wherein the bet information includes a bet amount and a bet position on a game wheel for each bet; determining a payout amount for each bet; receiving first wheel spin information including a first wheel stop position for a first spin of the game wheel; determining that the first wheel stop position is one of at least one multiplier position on the game wheel having a multiplier value, and applying the multiplier value to the payout amount for each bet; receiving final wheel spin information including a final wheel stop position for a final pin f of the game wheel; and determining that the final wheel stop position is one of non-multiplier positions on the game wheel, and causing payouts to be made to each of the bets having a bet position matching the final wheel stop position.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: EVOLUTION MALTA LIMITEDInventors: Todd Haushalter, Fredrik Bjurle
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Patent number: 11011014Abstract: Mechanisms comprising: receiving first bet information for a first bet from a first player's device, the first bet information corresponding to at least a first position on a roulette wheel; receiving second bet information for a second bet from a second player's device, the second bet information corresponding to at least a second position on the roulette wheel that is different from the first position; determining that the roulette wheel and a ball on the roulette wheel have been spun; randomly selecting a first selected position on the wheel, wherein the first selected position is the same as the first position; determining a first payout for first position and a second payout for the second position, wherein the first payout is higher than the second payout; determining that the ball has fallen in the first position; and indicating that the first player is to be paid at the first payout.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: EVOLUTION MALTA LIMITEDInventor: Todd Haushalter
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Publication number: 20210082227Abstract: Mechanism (which can include system, methods, and media) for removing a card from a gaming table are provided, the mechanisms comprising: detecting when a playing card is placed on a door on a table surface of a gaming table; and causing the door to automatically open downward when the playing card is detected as being placed on the door so that the playing card slides downward to a space below the table surface. In some embodiments, these mechanisms further comprise controlling the opening of the door using a hardware processor, and optionally using stepper motor to control the opening of the door. In some embodiments, these mechanisms further comprise generating a graphics version of the playing card; and presenting the graphics version of the playing card on a player's computer display after the playing card has slid below the table surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Todd Haushalter, Alexander Goodman, Raivis Rengelis, Aleksejs Blinovs
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Patent number: 10629024Abstract: Mechanisms comprising: receiving first bet information for a first bet from a first player's device, the first bet information corresponding to at least a first position on a roulette wheel; receiving second bet information for a second bet from a second player's device, the second bet information corresponding to at least a second position on the roulette wheel that is different from the first position; determining that the roulette wheel and a ball on the roulette wheel have been spun; randomly selecting a first selected position on the wheel, wherein the first selected position is the same as the first position; determining a first payout for first position and a second payout for the second position, wherein the first payout is higher than the second payout; determining that the ball has fallen in the first position; and indicating that the first player is to be paid at the first payout.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Evolution Malta LimitedInventor: Todd Haushalter
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Patent number: 10008076Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device while each card is under control of the card-handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the computing device are displayed to a dealer The player provides a player action through the computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter
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Publication number: 20170256140Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device while each card is under control of the card-handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the computing device are displayed to a dealer The player provides a player action through the computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Inventors: Attila GRAUZER, Feraidoon BOURBOUR, Mark L. YOSELOFF, Todd HAUSHALTER
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Patent number: 9659461Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a mobile computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the mobile computing device are displayed to a dealer. The player provides a player action through the mobile computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter
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Publication number: 20160321876Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a mobile computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the mobile computing device are displayed to a dealer. The player provides a player action through the mobile computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter
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Patent number: 9339723Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a mobile computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the mobile computing device are displayed to a dealer. The player provides a player action through the mobile computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter
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Publication number: 20150217183Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a mobile computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the mobile computing device are displayed to a dealer. The player provides a player action through the mobile computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter
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Patent number: 8986091Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device while each card is under control of the card-handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the computing device are displayed to a dealer The player provides a player action through the computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Bally Gaming, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter
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Publication number: 20140094239Abstract: A card game monitor manages play of a game with a video feed of casino table game play. A dealer deals a game using a card-handling device that randomizes and dispenses cards, which may be grouped into sets of hands by the card-handling device. A card recognition system recognizes card information including rank and suit of each card dispensed by the card handling device while each card is under control of the card-handling device. A camera captures a video feed of casino table game play, which is transmitted to a computing device operated by a player. A control system receives the card information from the card recognition device and manages control of the game using hand information associated with players. Player action elections from the computing device are displayed to a dealer The player provides a player action through the computing device, which is used to facilitate play of the casino table game.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: SHFL entertainment, Inc.Inventors: Attila Grauzer, Feraidoon Bourbour, Mark L. Yoseloff, Todd Haushalter