Patents by Inventor Yuliya Hungate
Yuliya Hungate 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: 9600968Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Ferry, Erick T. Ching
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Patent number: 8864567Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for forming displays and creating environments in a casino. Some implementations of the invention provide configurable gaming machine skins, which may be formed from electronic paper or the like. Casino environments may be created in accordance with a game theme and/or to indicate a group of players. The environment may include configurable surfaces of gaming machines and/or nearby surfaces, such as walls, floors and ceilings. Projected light and/or an audio system may be used to enhance the immersive and dynamic environment. Preferably, some or all of these features may be changed automatically when a game theme changes.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: IGTInventors: Brian Underdahl, Binh Nguyen, Yuliya Hungate, Steven G. LeMay
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Patent number: 8814648Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Ferry, Erick T. Ching
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Patent number: 8545326Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for forming displays and creating environments in a casino. Some implementations of the invention provide configurable gaming machine skins, which may be formed from electronic paper or the like. Casino environments may be created in accordance with a game theme and/or to indicate a group of players. The environment may include configurable surfaces of gaming machines and/or nearby surfaces, such as walls, floors and ceilings. Projected light and/or an audio system may be used to enhance the immersive and dynamic environment. Preferably, some or all of these features may be changed automatically when a game theme changes.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: IGTInventors: Brian Underdahl, Binh Nguyen, Yuliya Hungate, Steven G. LeMay
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Publication number: 20130035993Abstract: Methods and systems for online quoting are disclosed. The method may include receiving a user request for price quotes for services. Based on the use request, service providers associated with the services may be selected, and the price quotes may be calculated based on predetermined parameters of the service providers. When calculated, the price quotes may be provided to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventor: Yuliya Hungate
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Publication number: 20120283006Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Ferry, Erick T. Ching
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Publication number: 20120276986Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Ferry, Erick T. Ching
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Patent number: 8251791Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Ferry, Erick T. Ching
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Publication number: 20120157189Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for proving awards and advertisement content within a gaming environment are described. In one example embodiment, a method comprises receiving predetermined advertisement content selection criteria for selecting the advertisement content, selecting the advertisement content from an advertisement database based on the predetermined advertisement content selection criteria, and selectively providing the advertisement content for a surface of a virtual object within the game. In another example embodiment, a method comprises receiving a request to provide the award to a player playing a game, receiving predetermined award selection criteria for selecting the award, selecting the award from an award database based on the predetermined award selection criteria, and selectively providing the award to the player. The predetermined selection criteria include personal preferences, social network data, third party data, geographical locations, and demographical data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Yuliya Hungate
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Publication number: 20120157190Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for proving awards and advertisement content within a gaming environment are described. In one example embodiment, a method comprises receiving predetermined advertisement content selection criteria for selecting the advertisement content, selecting the advertisement content from an advertisement database based on the predetermined advertisement content selection criteria, and selectively providing the advertisement content for a surface of a virtual object within the game. In another example embodiment, a method comprises receiving a request to provide the award to a player playing a game, receiving predetermined award selection criteria for selecting the award, selecting the award from an award database based on the predetermined award selection criteria, and selectively providing the award to the player. The predetermined selection criteria include personal preferences, social network data, third party data, geographical locations, and demographical data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: Yuliya Hungate
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Patent number: 8021230Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Peterson, Erick T. Ching
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Publication number: 20080153564Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Peterson, Erick T. Ching
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Publication number: 20080113771Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines, gaming tables, hand held gaming devices and/or community gaming displays. The central server monitors wagers placed on any games played. Based at least in part on the wagers placed, the central server determines when one or more bonus events will occur and which players to provide any bonus awards.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: IGTInventors: Anthony J. Baerlocher, Yuliya Hungate, Christina Evans, James A. Vasquez, Tonja M. Ferry, Erick T. Ching
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Publication number: 20080020827Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for forming displays and creating environments in a casino. Some implementations of the invention provide configurable gaming machine skins, which may be formed from electronic paper or the like. Casino environments may be created in accordance with a game theme and/or to indicate a group of players. The environment may include configurable surfaces of gaming machines and/or nearby surfaces, such as walls, floors and ceilings. Projected light and/or an audio system may be used to enhance the immersive and dynamic environment. Preferably, some or all of these features may be changed automatically when a game theme changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Inventors: Brian Underdahl, Binh Nguyen, Yuliya Hungate, Steven LeMay
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Publication number: 20070077981Abstract: A gaming system includes: (i) a base wagering game requiring a wager to made by a player; (ii) at least one winning outcome for the base wagering game; (iii) a paytable for the at least one winning outcome; (iv) a sponsored award provided randomly to the player, the sponsored award provided by a sponsored award provider and kept separate and apart from the paytable; and (v) advertising for sponsored award provider, the advertising provided in exchange for the provision of the sponsored award.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: IGTInventors: Yuliya Hungate, Binh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20070004510Abstract: Novel methods, devices and systems are described for forming displays and creating environments in a casino. Some implementations of the invention provide configurable gaming machine skins, which may be formed from electronic paper or the like. Casino environments may be created in accordance with a game theme and/or to indicate a group of players. The environment may include configurable surfaces of gaming machines and/or nearby surfaces, such as walls, floors and ceilings. Projected light and/or an audio system may be used to enhance the immersive and dynamic environment. Preferably, some or all of these features may be changed automatically when a game theme changes.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: January 4, 2007Inventors: Brian Underdahl, Binh Nguyen, Yuliya Hungate, Steven LeMay