Patents by Inventor Zachary T. Smith

Zachary T. Smith 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).

  • Gameplay-altering portable wagering media
    Patent number: 9734667
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C. K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • GAMEPLAY-ALTERING PORTABLE WAGERING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20160351015
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C.K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Gameplay-altering portable wagering media
    Patent number: 9424713
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C. K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Gameplay-altering portable wagering media
    Patent number: 9196121
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C. K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • GAMEPLAY-ALTERING PORTABLE WAGERING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20150294532
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C.K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Systems and methods for enchancing media with supplemental content
    Patent number: 9148643
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture for enhancing media with supplemental content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Inventor Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Jon E. Ellenthal, Carson C.K. Fincham
  • Gameplay-altering portable wagering media
    Patent number: 9098975
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C. K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • GAMEPLAY-ALTERING PORTABLE WAGERING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20150161848
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C.K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTING LOTTERY GAMES
    Publication number: 20140256397
    Abstract: Described are methods, systems and apparatus for enabling a lottery player to receive information corresponding to a lottery outcome in association with receipt of an incoming communication. In an implementation, the method includes receiving an indication of an incoming communication, determining a lottery entry outcome, and determining an audible output based on the lottery entry outcome and on the indication of the incoming communication. The method also includes outputting the audible output via a player device to indicate both the incoming communication and the lottery entry outcome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: INVENTOR HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Stephen C. Tulley, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida, Russell P. Sammon, Gregory J. Scribner, Zachary T. Smith, Renny S. Talianchich
  • Systems and methods for conducting lottery games
    Patent number: 8758137
    Abstract: Described are methods, systems and apparatus for enabling a lottery player to receive information corresponding to a lottery outcome in association with receipt of an incoming communication. In an implementation, the method includes receiving an indication of an incoming communication, determining a lottery entry outcome, and determining an audible output based on the lottery entry outcome and on the indication of the incoming communication. The method also includes outputting the audible output via a player device to indicate both the incoming communication and the lottery entry outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Inventor Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Stephen C. Tulley, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida, Russell P. Sammon, Gregory J. Scribner, Zachary T. Smith, Renny S. Talianchich
  • GAMEPLAY-ALTERING PORTABLE WAGERING MEDIA
    Publication number: 20140045584
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C.K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENCHANCING MEDIA WITH SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT
    Publication number: 20130322857
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture for enhancing media with supplemental content are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Jon E. Ellenthal, Carson C.K. Fincham
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING MULTI-ROUND LOTTERY PLAY
    Publication number: 20130303253
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for facilitating play of multi-round lottery games. In one embodiment, a player may be allowed to change one or more of various aspects of a wager in a multi-round lottery game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Salmon, Stephen C. Tulley, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Gameplay-altering portable wagering media
    Patent number: 8562424
    Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Robert C. Tedesco, Daniel E. Tedesco, Stephen C. Tulley, Gregory J. Scribner, James A. Jorasch, Carson C. K. Fincham, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Systems, methods and devices for providing an indication of an amount of time a wagering game may be expected to be played given a specified bankroll or an estimated bankroll which may be expected to be necessary to fund play of a wagering game for a specified amount of time
    Patent number: 8512149
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method provides for providing a game advisory notice to players of a wagering game. The game advisory notice may comprise, for example, an estimated amount of play time that can be expected to be achieved given a specified bankroll for the wagering game. In another example, the game advisory notice may comprise an estimated bankroll that is expected to be sufficient to fund a specified amount of play time for the wagering game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Magdalena M. Fincham
  • Systems and methods for enhancing media with supplemental content
    Patent number: 8515255
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, interfaces, methods, and articles of manufacture for enhancing media with supplemental content are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Jon E. Ellenthal, Carson C. Fincham
  • Systems, methods and apparatus for facilitating multi-round lottery play
    Patent number: 8491372
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for facilitating play of multi-round lottery games. In one embodiment, a player may be allowed to change one or more of various aspects of a wager in a multi-round lottery game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Stephen C. Tulley, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Methods and apparatus for facilitating testing of the sobriety of online gamblers
    Patent number: 8319637
    Abstract: Methods, systems and articles of manufacture are provided for administering sobriety tests to online gamblers, as well as to determining whether, when and to whom to administer a sobriety tests. Various mediation events to be initiated upon certain results of such sobriety tests are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Magdalena M. Fincham
  • SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING MULTI-ROUND LOTTERY PLAY
    Publication number: 20120258781
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for facilitating play of multi-round lottery games. In one embodiment, a player may be allowed to change one or more of various aspects of a wager in a multi-round lottery game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: WALKER DIGITAL, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Zachary T. Smith, Russell P. Sammon, Stephen C. Tulley, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida
  • Systems and methods for determining a lottery winner based on a plurality of lottery tickets
    Patent number: 8272936
    Abstract: In accordance with some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, a method, an apparatus and a computer readable medium are provided for receiving a request from at least one lottery player to purchase at least one lottery ticket comprising a plurality of symbols, issuing the at least one lottery ticket to the lottery player, associating the at least one lottery ticket with a lottery team formed of at least one other lottery player associated with at least one other lottery ticket associated with the lottery team, determining an occurrence of a qualifying winning event based on the plurality of symbols of all of the lottery tickets associated with the lottery team, and determining a payout for the lottery team based upon the occurrence of the qualifying event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Walker Digital, LLC
    Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Jeffrey Y. Hayashida, Russell P. Sammon, Zachary T. Smith, Gregory J. Scribner, Stephen C. Tulley