Patents by Inventor Xiaoqiang D. Gong

Xiaoqiang D. Gong 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 system customer service techniques
    Patent number: 9886819
    Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
  • Gaming System Customer Service Techniques
    Publication number: 20160055715
    Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
  • Gaming System Customer Service Techniques
    Publication number: 20140080597
    Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
  • Gaming system customer service techniques
    Patent number: 8529347
    Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
    Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara C. Young
  • Communications interface for a gaming machine
    Patent number: 8277319
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for an improved communications interface for a gaming machine. Certain embodiments of an improved gaming network include a gaming system including a communication interface, and a server providing at least one of an application, a service, and a status to the gaming system. The communication interface initiates communication with the server to transmit and/or receive information. The communication interface may allow games or other applications/services to be downloaded to the gaming system. In an embodiment, the communication interface facilitates voice over internet protocol communication, for example. The communication interface may also provide a secondary game at the gaming system and/or access to the Internet or other network, for example. In an embodiment, the communication interface facilitates purchase and/or confirmation of items and/or services at the gaming system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Xiaoqiang D. Gong
  • Gaming system customer service techniques
    Publication number: 20030073496
    Abstract: A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation of a gaming machine (102) generates graphics images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: Michael H. D'Amico, Xiaoqiang D. Gong, Frederick Van Baltz, Lattamore D. Osburn, Tara L. Young