Patents by Inventor Walter Szrek
Walter Szrek 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: 10115097Abstract: A method and system for generation of ticket security codes is provided. The method includes generating, by a host computing system, a lottery transaction authentication code for each transaction, generating an additional security code for the transaction, and including the generated additional security code on a lottery receipt for the transaction. The additional security code includes information that cannot be reproduced in the host computing system without access to the lottery ticket receipt and allows verification of critical data for the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Inventors: Irena Szrek, Walter Szrek
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Patent number: 9196116Abstract: Providing tamper-evident transaction data for transactions relating to a draw or game event such as a lottery or other game of chance or skill. The transactions, individually, as a whole draw or event file, or in batches, are digitally time-stamped using a cryptographic device to create digital signatures. The resulting, signed, transaction file is capable of subsequent verification to enable detection of alteration of the transaction data and the time it was processed. The efficient time-stamping occurs quickly, does not require custom software on the gaming system, and ensures transaction integrity.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2007Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: SZREK2SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Patent number: 8182327Abstract: A method and system is provided for managing the outcomes of games of chance while maintaining the game's integrity.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Publication number: 20100304852Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for authentication. In one embodiment, a first identifier associated with an item to be authenticated may be received. A first decryption key associated with the item may also be received. The first identifier may be decrypted using the first decryption key to generate a second identifier. The contents of an authentication database may be searched to find a match for the second identifier. If a match for the second identifier is found in the authentication database, the item may be confirmed as authentic. In embodiments of the present invention, the item may be a lottery ticket, a document, a receipt, a ticket, a credit card, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: GTECH RHODE ISLAND CORPORATIONInventors: Walter Szrek, Thomas K. Oram
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Publication number: 20100240440Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for protecting the “identity” of random numbers used in multiplayer games, which prevents fraud related to access to random game elements by insiders. The method enables a distribution of random numbers by a game server in a way that the game server does not know the “identity” of random numbers but the game server may independently verify these random numbers. The method includes receiving transformation information, generating random numbers, transforming random numbers according to the transformation information, sending the transformed random numbers to a game server, securing, via the game server, the transformed random numbers, sending the transformed random numbers from the game server to a remote client, and transforming the transformed random numbers to recreate the generated random numbers.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Patent number: 7749080Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for authentication. In one embodiment, a first identifier associated with an item to be authenticated may be received. A first decryption key associated with the item may also be received. The first identifier may be decrypted using the first decryption key to generate a second identifier. The contents of an authentication database may be searched to find a match for the second identifier. If a match for the second identifier is found in the authentication database, the item may be confirmed as authentic. In embodiments of the present invention, the item may be a lottery ticket, a document, a receipt, a ticket, a credit card, etc.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: GTECH Rhode Island CorporationInventors: Walter Szrek, Thomas K. Oram
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Patent number: 7627497Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for selling game of chance tickets at a point of sale cash register. The invention can be used for both lottery and other social games of chance tickets. An actual game ticket may be preprinted by the commercial printer, printed in the in-store kiosk, self-service terminal or on the standard gaming terminal. These preprinted tickets are not eligible to win prizes unless activated at the cash register. Tickets have a barcode or other means readable by a cash register or other equipment. The ticket is read at the cash register and activated. Acknowledgement of activation of the ticket is then printed on the cash register receipt.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Publication number: 20090150290Abstract: A method and system for generation of ticket security codes is provided. The method includes generating, by a host computing system, a lottery transaction authentication code for each transaction, generating an additional security code for the transaction, and including the generated additional security code on a lottery receipt for the transaction. The additional security code includes information that cannot be reproduced in the host computing system without access to the lottery ticket receipt and allows verification of critical data for the transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Irena Szrek, Walter Szrek
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Publication number: 20090131140Abstract: A method and system is provided for managing the outcomes of games of chance while maintaining the game's integrity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Patent number: 7303134Abstract: In one embodiment there is described a reader capable of processing image data representing a substrate. The reader can include a multiple pixel image sensor and a lens focusing image onto the multiple pixel image sensor. In one embodiment the image data representing a substrate processed by a reader can include a representation of a bar code symbol.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2004Date of Patent: December 4, 2007Inventors: Michael A. Ehrhart, Robert M. Hussey, Todd A. Dueker, Cayetano Sanchez, III, Walter Szrek, John C. Abraitis, Claude Lambert, Francois Gougeon, Robert Boulay, Denis Mondou
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Publication number: 20070213125Abstract: Providing tamper-evident transaction data for transactions relating to a draw or game event such as a lottery or other game of chance or skill. The transactions, individually, as a whole draw or event file, or in batches, are digitally time-stamped using a cryptographic device to create digital signatures. The resulting, signed, transaction file is capable of subsequent verification to enable detection of alteration of the transaction data and the time it was processed. The efficient time-stamping occurs quickly, does not require custom software on the gaming system, and ensures transaction integrity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Publication number: 20060040726Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for authentication. In one embodiment, a first identifier associated with an item to be authenticated may be received. A first decryption key associated with the item may also be received. The first identifier may be decrypted using the first decryption key to generate a second identifier. The contents of an authentication database may be searched to find a match for the second identifier. If a match for the second identifier is found in the authentication database, the item may be confirmed as authentic. In embodiments of the present invention, the item may be a lottery ticket, a document, a receipt, a ticket, a credit card, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2005Publication date: February 23, 2006Inventors: Walter Szrek, Thomas Oram
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Patent number: 6934846Abstract: A system and method for generation of unpredictable and auditable random numbers includes a host computer, a digital signature server and a verification device. The host computer provides data to the digital signature server; obtains digital signature for this data; uses elements of this signature for random numbers generation; logs relevant data for audit. The verification device uses logged data for auditing of the random number generation process. This invention can be applied in gaming and gambling industries where the random numbers are used for generation of game/play elements and of winning numbers elements. The game/play elements and winning numbers elements generated using this invention can be audited.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Publication number: 20040193464Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for selling game of chance tickets at a point of sale cash register. The invention can be used for both lottery and other social games of chance tickets. An actual game ticket may be preprinted by the commercial printer, printed in the in-store kiosk, self-service terminal or on the standard gaming terminal. These preprinted tickets are not eligible to win prizes unless activated at the cash register. Tickets have a barcode or other means readable by a cash register or other equipment. The ticket is read at the cash register and activated. Acknowledgement of activation of the ticket is then printed on the cash register receipt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Publication number: 20040182928Abstract: The present invention related to lottery game tickets and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, a wavelength-sensitive addition is incorporated in game ticket play area. In another embodiment, reflectance characteristics of a game ticket play area are controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2004Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Michael A. Ehrhart, Robert M. Hussey, Todd A. Dueker, Cayetano Sanchez, Walter Szrek, John C. Abraitis, Claude Lambert, Francois Gougeon, Robert Boulay, Denis Mondou
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Publication number: 20040141611Abstract: A system and method for generation of unpredictable and auditable random numbers includes a host computer, a digital signature server and a verification device. The host computer provides data to the digital signature server; obtains digital signature for this data; uses elements of this signature for random numbers generation; logs relevant data for audit. The verification device uses logged data for auditing of the random number generation process. This invention can be applied in gaming and gambling industries where the random numbers are used for generation of game/play elements and of winning numbers elements. The game/play elements and winning numbers elements generated using this invention can be audited.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventors: Walter Szrek, Irena Szrek
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Patent number: 6752319Abstract: The present invention relates to lottery game tickets and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, a wavelength-sensitive addition is incorporation in game ticket play area. In another embodiment, reflectance characteristics of a game ticket play area are controlled.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ehrhart, Robert M. Hussey, Todd A. Dueker, Cayetano Sanchez, III, Walter Szrek, John C. Abraitis, Claude Lambert, Francois Gougeon, Robert Boulay, Denis Mondou
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Patent number: 6477251Abstract: An apparatus includes a first processor, a second processor and a communications path therebetween. The first processor has a random event generator for generating the first event of a multiple-part event and the second processor has a random event generator for generating the second event of the multiple-part event. The first processor sends the generated first event to the second processor via the communications path and the second processor uses the first event and the second event to form an outcome. In other embodiments, a third processor may be used and positioned between the first and second processor so that there is a communications path between the first processor and the third processor and a communications path between the second processor and the third processor.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1998Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Assignee: Gtech Rhode Island CorporationInventors: Walter Szrek, Robert C. Angell, Jr., Scott Tillotson
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Patent number: 6419157Abstract: In one method according to the invention, a security document of an undetermined size within a range of sizes is processed by capturing images corresponding to a topside and bottomside thereof sufficient to encompass the largest possible sized document and then searching through the captured image data to locate an identification code which may have been formed on any location of the document. If a symbol is found that satisfies a predetermined criteria for being an identification code, then the symbol is decoded, and the identification code for the document is utilized to control further processing of the document. Further processing subroutines of the document may include subroutines which utilize one or multiple imaging systems to verify that the document is authentic, subroutines for validating the document, and subroutines for voiding the document.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2000Date of Patent: July 16, 2002Assignee: Hand Held Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ehrhart, Robert M. Hussey, Todd A. Dueker, Cayetano Sanchez, III, Walter Szrek, John C. Abraitis, Claude Lambert, Francois Gougeon, Robert Boulay, Denis Mondou
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Publication number: 20020084327Abstract: The present invention relates to lottery game tickets and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, a wavelength-sensitive addition is incorporation in game ticket play area. In another embodiment, reflectance characteristics of a game ticket play area are controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: July 4, 2002Applicant: Welch Allyn Data Collection, Inc.Inventors: Michael A. Ehrhart, Robert M. Hussey, Todd A. Dueker, Cayetano Sanchez, Walter Szrek, John C. Abraitis, Claude Lambert, Francois Gougeon, Robert Boulay, Denis Mondou