Patents by Inventor Zhiguo Huang

Zhiguo Huang 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).

  • Publication number: 20040127291
    Abstract: A remote system and method is associated with a gaming device which implements a player tracking system. The remote system and method uses a remote device which is coupled to a remote network interface. The remote network interface retrieves data from a host computer related to the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040116185
    Abstract: A system and method for processing a cash ticket in a gaming system. The gaming system has at least one gaming machine capable of issuing a cash ticket. A host computer is coupled to the at least one gaming machine by a network. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between the host computer and the remote device The data includes cash ticket information to process the cash ticket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040116184
    Abstract: A system and method for processing table rating for a player in a gaming system. The gaming system implements has at least one gaming machine playable by a player. A host computer is coupled to the at least one gaming machine by a network. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between the host computer and the remote device The data includes table rating information to process the table rating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040113360
    Abstract: A system and method for enrolling a player in a player tracking system. A gaming system implements a player tracking system and has at least one gaming machine playable by a player. A host computer is coupled to the at least one electronic gaming machine by a network. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between the host computer and the remote device The data includes sign-up information to enroll the player in the player tracking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040092303
    Abstract: A remote system and method retrieves player information from a player tracking system implemented. A gaming system implements the player tracking system and has at least one electronic gaming machine playable by a player. A host computer is coupled to the at least one electronic gaming machine by a network and includes a database for maintaining the player tracking system. A remote device receives identification information input by a user. A remote network interface is coupled to the remote device for receiving the identification information from the remote device, retrieving player information from the database as a function of the identification information, and returning the player information to the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040092314
    Abstract: A remote system and method are used with a gaming system. The gaming system includes at least one electronic gaming device. A host computer is coupled to the at least one electronic gaming device by a network. The host computer includes a database for maintaining information related to the at least one electronic gaming device. A remote device receives identification information input by a user. A remote network interface is coupled to the remote device for receiving the identification information from the remote device, retrieving device information from the database as a function of the identification information, and returning the device information to the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040092304
    Abstract: A system and method for processing a jackpot in a gaming system. The gaming system has at least one gaming machine capable of issuing a jackpot. A host computer is coupled to the at least one gaming machine by a network. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between the host computer and the remote device The data includes jackpot information to process the jackpot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040092306
    Abstract: A remote system and method retrieves alert information in a gaming system. A remote system for use with the gaming system, the gaming system having at least one gaming machine capable of issuing an alert and having alert information associated with the at least one gaming machine. A host computer is coupled to the at least one gaming machine by a network. The host computer includes a database for maintaining the alert information. The remote system includes a remote device for receiving data, and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between the host computer and the remote device, the data including alert information to process the alert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040092305
    Abstract: A remote system and method retrieves player attendance information in a gaming system. A remote system for use with the gaming system, the gaming system having at least one gaming machine playable by a player and having gaming machine information associated with the at least one gaming machine. A host computer is coupled to the at least one gaming machine by a network. The host computer includes a database for maintaining the player attendance information. The remote system includes a remote device for receiving identification information input by a user, and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for receiving the identification information from the remote device. The remote network interface sends gaming machine information from the gaming machine to the database for storing the gaming machine information as a function of the identification information, and returns the player attendance information to the remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040092307
    Abstract: A system and method for redeeming a voucher associated with a gaming system using a remote device. A remote network interface is coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between a host computer and the remote device. The data includes voucher information for redeeming the voucher. The voucher has at least one of an associated service or product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin
  • Publication number: 20040082386
    Abstract: A system and method for processing a hopper fill in a gaming system. The gaming system has at least one gaming machine having a hopper for issuing credits to a player. A host computer is coupled to the at least one gaming machine by a network. The remote system includes a remote device and a remote network interface coupled to the remote device for exchanging data between the host computer and the remote device The data includes hopper fill information to process a credit fill of the hopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey George, Zhiguo Huang, Doug Huber, John-Paul Pochin