Patents Issued in April 20, 2017
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Publication number: 20170109928Abstract: A method and an apparatus pertaining to generating training data. The method may include executing a simulation process. The simulation process may include traversing one or more virtual sensors over a virtual driving environment defining a plurality of lane markings or virtual objects that are each sensible by the one or more virtual sensors. During the traversing, each of the one or more virtual sensors may be moved with respect to the virtual driving environment as dictated by a vehicle-dynamic model modeling motion of a vehicle driving on a virtual road surface of the virtual driving environment while carrying the one or more virtual sensors. Virtual sensor data characterizing the virtual driving environment may be recorded. The virtual sensor data may correspond to what an actual sensor would produce in a real-world environment that is similar or substantially matching the virtual driving environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Ashley Elizabeth Micks, Venkatapathi Raju Nallapa, Brielle Reiff, Vidya Nariyambut Murali, Sneha Kadetotad
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Publication number: 20170109929Abstract: The invention relates to a method for representing a virtual object in a real environment, having the following steps: generating a two-dimensional image of a real environment by means of a recording device, ascertaining a position of the recording device relative to at least one component of the real environment, segmenting at least one area of the real environment unmarked in reality in the two-dimensional image for identifying at least one segment of the real environment in distinction to a remaining part of the real environment while supplying corresponding segmentation data, and merging the virtual object with the two-dimensional image of the real environment with consideration of the segmentation data such that at least one part of the segment of the real environment is removed from the image of the real environment. The invention permits any collisions of virtual objects with real objects that occur upon merging with a real environment to be represented in a way largely close to reality.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Peter Meier, Stefan Holzer
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Publication number: 20170109930Abstract: Provided are mechanisms and processes for augmenting multi-view image data with synthetic objects using inertial measurement unit (IMU) and image data. In one example, a process includes receiving a selection of an anchor location in a reference image for a synthetic object to be placed within a multi-view image. Movements between the reference image and a target image are computed using visual tracking information associated with the multi-view image, device orientation corresponding to the multi-view image, and an estimate of the camera's intrinsic parameters. A first synthetic image is then generated by placing the synthetic object at the anchor location using visual tracking information in the multi-view image, orienting the synthetic object using the inverse of the movements computed between the reference image and the target image, and projecting the synthetic object along a ray into a target view associated with the target image.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Fyusion, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Johannes Josef Holzer, Stephen David Miller, Alexander Jay Bruen Trevor, Martin Saelzle, Radu Bogdan Rusu
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Publication number: 20170109931Abstract: The invention relates to a method of representing a virtual object in a view of a real environment which comprises the steps of providing image information of a first image of at least part of a human face captured by a first camera, providing at least one human face specific characteristic, determining at least part of an image area of the face in the first image as a face region of the first image, determining at least one first light falling on the face according to the face region of the first image and the at least one human face specific characteristic, and blending in the virtual object on a display device in the view of the real environment according to the at least one first light. The invention also relates to a system for representing a virtual object in a view of a real environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Sebastian Knorr, Peter Meier
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Publication number: 20170109932Abstract: A content projection apparatus including: a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory and the processor configured to: obtain a range image of a space, detect a plane region in the range image of the space, determine an aspect ratio of each of a plurality of grids, into which the plane region is divided, based on a horizontal-to-vertical ratio of contents to be projected on the space, determine at least one specified grid whose distance from an outside of the plane region is the longest in the plurality of grids, and output information for projecting the contents in a position of one of the at least one specified grid of the space with a specified size that is determined based on the distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITEDInventors: Junya Fujimoto, Keiju Okabayashi
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Publication number: 20170109933Abstract: A graphical representation of a set of graphical objects representing elements of a computer code is provided. The set of graphical objects includes a first graphical object and a second graphical object. The first graphical object represents a first element and the second graphical object represents a second element. The first graphical object appears higher in hierarchy than the second graphical object. The first element is higher in programming abstraction level than the second element. At least a portion of the graphical objects is animated to visualize an execution of the computer code.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: John Belin Voorhees, Liam Macpherson Fox
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Publication number: 20170109934Abstract: An augmented reality providing system and method, an information processing device, and a non-transitory computer readable recording medium recorded with a program are provided. An augmented reality providing system includes a unit for acquiring three-dimensional data, a unit for generating three-dimensional shaping data of a first model from the three-dimensional data, a unit for shaping and outputting a shaped object on the basis of the three-dimensional shaping data, imaging a unit for imaging the shaped object, a unit for calculating a camera parameter from the captured image, a unit for generating a second model including a region of interest that is a non-shaping target from the three-dimensional data, and a unit for determining a depth relationship between the shaped object and the second three-dimensional model on the basis of the camera parameter, and a virtual object of the region of interest in front of the shaped object is displayed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: FUJIFILM CorporationInventor: Yu HASEGAWA
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Publication number: 20170109935Abstract: Performing volume rendering in a virtual reality environment by applying an adapted Monte Carlo integration, grid accelerator-based view ray tracing, image filtering, and user-movement detected adapted frame compensation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Falko Löffler, Baul Bönisch, Christian Götze, Andreas Suchanek
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Publication number: 20170109936Abstract: Systems and methods for interacting with virtual objects in a three-dimensional space using a wearable system are disclosed. The wearable system can be programmed to allow a user to interact with virtual objects using a user input device and poses. The wearable system can also automatically determine contextual information such as layout of the virtual objects in the user's environment and switch the user input mode based on the contextual information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: James M. Powderly, Savannah Niles, Frank Hamilton, Marshal A. Fontaine, Rony Abovitz, Alysha Naples
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Publication number: 20170109937Abstract: An information processing apparatus configured to generate an image to be displayed on a display device including an image capturing unit includes, an image acquisition unit configured to acquire a captured image obtained by the image capturing unit, an estimation unit configured to estimate a position and an orientation of the image capturing unit based on the captured image, a first generation unit configured to generate an image of a virtual object based on the estimated position and orientation of the image capturing unit, a moving velocity acquisition unit configured to acquire a moving velocity of the image capturing unit, a second generation unit configured to generate an image representing the moving velocity, and a display control unit configured to cause the display device to display a composite image obtained by combining the image of the virtual object and the image generated by the second generation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Kazuhiro Koga
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Publication number: 20170109938Abstract: Augmented reality with direct user interaction is described. In one example, an augmented reality system comprises a user-interaction region, a camera that captures images of an object in the user-interaction region, and a partially transparent display device which combines a virtual environment with a view of the user-interaction region, so that both are visible at the same time to a user. A processor receives the images, tracks the object's movement, calculates a corresponding movement within the virtual environment, and updates the virtual environment based on the corresponding movement. In another example, a method of direct interaction in an augmented reality system comprises generating a virtual representation of the object having the corresponding movement, and updating the virtual environment so that the virtual representation interacts with virtual objects in the virtual environment. From the user's perspective, the object directly interacts with the virtual objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Otmar Hilliges, David Kim, Shahram Izadi, David Moiyneaux, Stephen Edward Hodges, David Alexander Butler
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Publication number: 20170109939Abstract: There is provided a display control device including an action information acquisition unit that acquires, at an action position of one actor, action information regarding a past action of another actor, an object generation unit that generates a virtual object for virtually indicating a position of the other actor during an action of the one actor based on the acquired action information, and a display control unit that causes a display unit displaying a surrounding scene to superimpose and display the generated virtual object during the action of the one actor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Sony CorporationInventor: Gen HAMADA
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Publication number: 20170109940Abstract: A method performed by an electronic device is described. The method includes obtaining a combined image. The combined image includes a combination of images captured from one or more image sensors. The method also includes obtaining depth information. The depth information is based on a distance measurement between a depth sensor and at least one object in the combined image. The method further includes adjusting a combined image visualization based on the depth information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Feng Guo, Ning Bi, Bijan Forutanpour, Tao Zhang, Jianfeng Ren
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Publication number: 20170109941Abstract: A system and method for obtaining a composite image by combining multiple sub-images are provided. In some embodiments, the method may include retrieving overlapping images corresponding to sub-images including 3D volume data, generating two-dimensional (2D) projection images and pixel maps based on the overlapping images, performing one or more registrations based on the 2D projection images and the pixel maps, calibrating the sub-images based on the results of the registration(s), and fusing the sub-images to produce a composite image. In some embodiments, the method may include setting a plurality of parameters relating to an X-radiation source or a radiation detector based on a preliminary number of exposures and a preliminary exposure region, controlling, based on at least one of the plurality of parameters, a motion of the X-radiation source or a motion of the radiation detector to capture a plurality of sub-images, and combining the plurality of sub-images.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Wenjun YU, Xiangcui JIN, Yang HU, Haifeng XIAO, Hongwei CHEN, Wei WANG
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Publication number: 20170109942Abstract: A computerized system for managing a parking lot includes: a beacon in one-way, or location sensor in two-way, communication with a smart device for locating the smart device without it having to determine its own location, a vehicle sensor for sensing the presence of a vehicle, and a computer-implemented server operable to determine from the beacon's identification or receive from the location sensor the location of the smart device. The server authorizes entry or exit of the vehicle when a smart device status indicates acceptance, and the smart device and the vehicle are both at a same appropriate location. The server updates the smart device status after a payment transaction. Entry or exit may be authorized by opening a barrier, displaying an authorization message, communicating a message to the smart device, and/or not issuing a non-authorization alert. The server may receive reservations, and may communicate lot occupancy to third-party systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: MILAN ZIVKOVIC, CHARLES ARENDT, PETER POON, MICHAEL HEYD, ZACHARY TAYLOR, THOMAS EATON, DANIELLE LEIGHTON, Christoph Jan SEPP
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Publication number: 20170109943Abstract: A respirator container includes a sealable chamber that is adapted to receive and contain a respirator having a unique identifying tag. The respirator container also includes a reader for reading the unique identifying tag of a respirator in the sealable chamber, and a timer for measuring the time during which a respirator is outside of the sealable chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Strategic Solutions, LLCInventors: Aubrey Scott Sutton, Michael Jason Gilbert
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Publication number: 20170109944Abstract: A computer-implemented method, computer program product, and system for vehicle maintenance are provided. The computer-implemented method may include predicting a future vehicle location based on a vehicle location history; predicting future vehicle usage from user information, wherein the user information includes information collected from a user's social media account; identifying maintenance needs of a vehicle; and determining available times for vehicle maintenance based on the future vehicle location and the user information.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Emmanuel Barajas Gonzalez, Shaun E. Harrington, Benjamin K. Rawlins
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Publication number: 20170109945Abstract: A data communication system for construction machines for uploading data from and downloading data to other construction machines that may have better and/or more frequent communication connectivity to an off-board computer that is connected to a computer network.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Michael Hague
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Publication number: 20170109946Abstract: A detection device comprising a first data processing unit configured to determine a first trend of the control surface control order as a function of time, the first trend being defined according to a reference parameter, a second data processing unit configured to determine at least one second trend of the control surface position value as a function of time, the second trend being also defined according to the reference parameter, and a monitoring unit configured to compare the first and second trends in order to verify the existence of a correlation between these first and second trends so as to detect an oscillatory failure as soon as a loss of correlation between the first and second trends appears, if necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Philippe Goupil, Rémy Dayre, Simone Urbano
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Publication number: 20170109947Abstract: Vehicle operational data can be acquired in response to receiving a vehicle occupant voice command. A voice input can be received from a vehicle occupant while a vehicle is in operation. The received voice input can be analyzed to determine whether a vehicle diagnostic command is included in the voice input. In response to determining that a vehicle diagnostic command is included in the received voice input, one or more vehicle sensors can be caused to acquire vehicle operational data based on the vehicle diagnostic command. The vehicle operational data can be presented to a user, such as a driver, a passenger, or a review entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Danil V. Prokhorov
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Publication number: 20170109948Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
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Publication number: 20170109949Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a data aggregation application. Operational data and image data may be captured from a client device. Odometer readings can be extracted from the image data. The operational data and image data can be verified by comparing an instrument panel depicted in the image data to a known instrument panel depiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Frederick T. Blumer, Joseph R. Fuller
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Publication number: 20170109950Abstract: A security system is provided that integrates physical and logical security controls for the protection of secured resources. The resources may include physical locations and/or computing resources such as databases containing personal information. In some embodiments, information is stored in separate, codependent databases such that by isolating the components of the databases from each other, a successful attack on one component is not sufficient to enable the access of content of the other components. In some embodiments, biometric information is automatically obtained as users approach an access location, and is ready for expedited verification of identity upon request by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Secure Gravity Inc.Inventors: Edward M. Bacco, Domenic P. Prinzivalli, Anthony T. Collins
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Publication number: 20170109951Abstract: A Task Enabled Switch System comprising: A Data Server with a Task Manager Module and a Switch Device Management Module; A Control Device with a Task Player; A Switch Device with a Task Enabled Switch; A user uses the Control Device to download the tasks linked with the Switch Device. Once the tasks are completed successfully, the Control Device will turn on the Task Enabled Switch in the Switch Device. Several lock/latch designs with the said Task Enabled Switch are also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Jianfeng Jiang
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Publication number: 20170109952Abstract: An intelligent door lock system is provided. One or more wireless bridges each including a computing device, an internet-facing radio, and a second radio, a first radio within communication range of the second radio of the wireless bridge, and a third internet-facing radio responsible for transmitting video. One or more cameras are provided. One or more Bluetooth devices or Bluetooth peripheral devices, collectively, Bluetooth devices are in communication with the one or more bridges. An intelligent door lock system in communication with the one or more bridges and the one or more Bluetooth devices. A keypad is in communication with the intelligent door lock system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Jason Johnson
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Publication number: 20170109953Abstract: The invention discloses a wireless lock sensory delivery and control device, system and method comprising a wireless lock and alarm connected to and controlled by Bluetooth connection to a remote device such as a cell phone, tablet, computer or PDA. The lock and alarm can be adjusted by the user remotely through the remote device, to control and modulate functions including alarms, sirens or other sound emitters; shock and movement sensors; lights; global positioning system (GPS) location and tracking components; battery strength detection components; alarm and lock testing and diagnostic feedback mechanisms; registration and warranty monitors; and data collection and storage components.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Tristan Mullane, Ivan Foti
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Publication number: 20170109954Abstract: A method operates a server that is coupled to a network controlling door actuators at physical geo-locations. The server receives through a wireless communication network a request to enable physical access at a portal using a secure channel and a geo-location estimate from a mobile device. A circuit of the mobile device receives radio signal magnitude, phase, and power from at least one transmitter and authentication input from a user interface. Dual secured communications paths protect the server on its separately provisioned request channel and actuator command channel. Each legacy electronically controlled access portal is enabled to support smartphones without installing a replacement multi-band radio frequency reader at the geo-location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Dean Drako, Steven Van Till, Eoin Cosgrave, Lee Odess, John Szczygiel
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Publication number: 20170109955Abstract: We provide a block-chain electronic election system comprising: an election admin client configured to administer an election; a voting client configured to electronically provide data for voter eligibility and voter decisions for one or more contests in the election; a voter identifier server configured to confirm or deny voter eligibility for submitting the voter decisions in the election; a registrar server configured to employ an automated process for disassociating personal identification information provided by the voter client from a public voter key; a blinded token for use in a voter registration process; and a block chain database configured to store election contest data and the voter decisions on the election contests, the voter decisions are cryptographically signed with the public voter key disassociated from the personal identification information provided by the voter client.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Adam Ernest, Nathan Hourt, Daniel Larimer
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Publication number: 20170109956Abstract: A measuring device for measuring magnetic properties of the surroundings of the device includes at least one magnetoresistive element extending in a line direction, and a support field device generating a magnetic support field in an area over the line direction. A pre-magnetization device of one or more magnets is arranged at a distance from the sensor line in a direction vertical to the line direction and extending parallel to the line direction. The pre-magnetization device is arranged relative to the sensor line such that the fields of the pre-magnetization device and the support magnetic field overlap to provide an overlapping magnetic field with a field strength component pointing in the line direction that is greater at one location on the sensor line than the strength of a field component pointing vertically toward the line direction and not in the direction of the height of the magnetoresistive element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Axel Bartos, Armin Meisenberg, Reinhold Pieper
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Publication number: 20170109957Abstract: A cash recycler that is configured to allow deposited money to be dispensed (recycled) in a withdrawal transaction. In one embodiment, multiple currency recyclers could be used at multiple stores of a retail establishment and collectively work from one pending balance. Embodiments are also contemplated in which multiple accounts at one recycler location. In some cases, the currency recycler provides provisional credit for deposits of coinage and checks. In some cases, transactions made on the currency recycler could be settled to any financial institution.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Randy Colvin, Robert Norman, Jeffrey Siekman
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Publication number: 20170109958Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a medium storage box and a financial device. A medium storage box according to an aspect comprises a case; a plurality of storage units which is provided in an inner space of the case; a plurality of medium separating and stacking devices which are disposed on each of the plurality of storage units and separate stacked media or transfer and stack media to each of storage units; an inner transport unit which is used for transferring a medium to the plurality of medium separating and stacking devices in the case; and a driving unit which transfers power to the plurality of medium separating and stacking devices and the inner transport unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: LG CNS CO., LTDInventor: Sung Woo LEE
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Publication number: 20170109959Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprises replacing, by one or more processors, original wagering game content with modified wagering game content based on a wagering game player's check-ins at one or more physical locations. The method also includes presenting, on an electronic display device, a wagering game with the modified wagering game content in place of the original wagering game content.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Michael V. Dicillo, Dave Savage, Jamie W. Vann, Matthew J. Ward
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Publication number: 20170109960Abstract: A gaming machine of the present invention stores a bet area on which a bet is placed through a gaming terminal and a game value placed as the bet, determines a resulting symbol from a plurality of symbols, rotates the wheel based on an operation of the lever in one of the plurality of gaming terminals, whose lever has been activated, stops the rotation of the wheel so that the pointer points a symbol arrangement area with the resulting symbol, and awards a payout based on the resulting symbol and the odds set for the bet area in which the bet is placed through the gaming terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Katsuhiro KIDO, Hiroki MUNAKATA
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Publication number: 20170109961Abstract: A gaming device comprising a game wheel for obtaining a result of the game, said game wheel being mounted so as to be rotatable about a wheel axis. An electronically actuated screen associated with the game wheel viewed in the viewing direction of the wheel axis. The screen is placed in front of the game wheel and covers part of a game wheel surface which faces a location for operating the gaming device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Heinz FRIDRICH
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Publication number: 20170109962Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of reels, each reel comprising a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols, a symbol selector arranged to select a plurality of symbols from each reel for display, a reel selector arranged to select at least one reel, a function allocator arranged to allocate a function to at least one selected reel such that each displayed symbol on said at least one selected reel acquires the function, and a game outcome generator arranged to determine a game outcome based on the displayed symbols and on the function allocated to said at least one selected reel. A corresponding method of gaming is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Colin Fong, Steven Johnson
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Publication number: 20170109963Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a gaming system and method providing a slot game including a symbol generator modification event. In various embodiments, the gaming system is configured to provide a slot game, each play of which employs a subset of a plurality of symbol generators. If a symbol generator modification event occurs in association with a first play that employs a first subset of the symbol generators, the gaming system removes one of the symbol generators from the first subset and adds another one of the plurality of symbol generators to the first subset to form a second subset, and employs the second subset for a second play. The gaming system removes and adds the symbol generators to form the second subset such that the average expected payback percentage of the second play is greater than the average expected payback percentage of the first play.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Scott A. Caputo, Leandro Basallo, Jon M. Leupp
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Publication number: 20170109964Abstract: A system generates and transmits an electronic message having an embedded game of chance in response to a request. A request is received from the recipient to play the game of chance and it is determined if the recipient has won. An indication is transmitted to the recipient indicating what the recipient has won. The outcome of the embedded game of chance can be determined prior to transmitting the electronic message to the recipient. The outcome can also be determined after receiving a request from a recipient to play the game of chance. The embedded game and prizes may be branded to be associated with a business. The recipient can receive an electronic coupon or a physical coupon.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: Saber Gaming Technologies, LLCInventor: Matthew Karch
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Publication number: 20170109965Abstract: A social gaming storefront allows users to play various branded games, such as virtual slot machines, in order to collect reward points which may be used to purchase products and services from a related business. Branded games are games that contain images or indicia associated with a business or entertainment property. Users can select a branded game to play using play chips awarded to a user or purchased by a user. Users' game play can be posted to social networks and users can invite others to play.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: SABER GAMING TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Matthew Karch
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Publication number: 20170109966Abstract: An electromechanical gaming machine for providing an intermediate value holder in a gambling hybrid game. The intermediate value holder may be used to change a set of variables in an entertainment game provided the gambling hybrid game. The intermediate value holder may be obtained as the result of a gambling event or by the expenditure of a form of credit by the player.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Miles Arnone, Eric Meyerhofer, Caitlyn Ross
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Publication number: 20170109967Abstract: Systems including: a player's device constructed to: communicate device information; receive entertainment game control logic; and communicate an authorization to commence a SWig session; a geographical location server constructed to: receive the device information; determine a geographical location of the player's device; and communicate the geographical location; and the SWig server connected to the player's device and the geographical location server by a network, and constructed to: receive the device information; receive the geographical location of the player's device; when the geographical location of the player's device is not within a real credit wagering jurisdiction, communicate entertainment game control logic; receive the authorization to commence the SWig session; initiate the SWig session using virtual currency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Miles Arnone, Clifford Kaylin, Eric Meyerhofer, Frank Cire
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Publication number: 20170109968Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a game implementer arranged to implement a game and to produce a game outcome, an outcome evaluator arranged to determine whether the game outcome corresponds to a winning outcome, and a win modification selector. The win modification selector is arranged to select a win modification identifier when a winning outcome exists from a plurality of win modification identifiers including a plurality of win multiply identifiers and at least one win reduce identifier. The gaming system also comprises a prize allocator arranged to allocate a prize to a player when a winning outcome exists and to modify the allocated prize using the selected win modification identifier. A corresponding method is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Christopher Michael Stevens
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Publication number: 20170109969Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with embodiments of the invention operate a difference engine hybrid game.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Miles Arnone, Frank Cire, Eric Meyerhofer, Caitlyn Ross
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Publication number: 20170109970Abstract: A game system having a dispenser unit to house a plurality of prizes or tokens and to dispense one or more of the prizes or tokens, a plurality of prizes or tokens disposed in the dispenser unit, an automated identification and data capture (AIDC) device associated with each prize or token and encoding information reflecting a type or value of the prize or token to which it is associated, an AIDC scanner to generate a digital signal corresponding to the information encoded on the AIDC device associated with the prize or token when the prize or token is in proximity to the AIDC scanner, and a computer processor connected to the dispenser unit and the AIDC scanner, wherein the computer processor directs the dispenser unit to dispense a prize or token in response to digital signals generated by the AIDC scanner and sent to the computer processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Todd R. Stimac, George Egonut
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Publication number: 20170109971Abstract: A system for playing blackjack requires a player or electronic system to: (i) receive a first bet from a player; (ii) deal an initial two-card hand to the player; (iii) deal one or more additional cards to the player; (iv) determine whether a sum total value of the initial two-card hand and the one or more additional cards exceeds twenty-one; (v) if so, offer the player an opportunity to place an additional bet; (vi) receive, from the player, the additional bet; (vii) in response receiving the additional bet, deal a final card to the player (optionally from a shoe that is different from that used for the initial hand); (vii) subtract a value of the final card from the sum total value to yield a new value; and (ix) based on the new value, determine whether the player has a winning hand, a push, or a losing hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Steven L. Russell, James L. Cook, III
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Publication number: 20170109972Abstract: A gaming system including a central server linked to a plurality of gaming machines is provided. The gaming system includes a plurality of progressive awards arranged in a hierarchy. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event or qualifying condition, a bonus game is started. A player can win a next higher progressive award by accumulating award values. If the player's total award value is greater than or equal to a trigger value for a progressive award, the player wins the progressive award. Unless a termination condition occurs, the bonus game continues. The total award value is set to the progressive award value. Alternatively, the progressive award value is added to the player's total award value. The trigger value for a progressive award can be the startup value for that progressive award.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Ryan Cuddy, Anthony J. Baerlocher
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Publication number: 20170109973Abstract: A method is described for running a feature on a gaming system comprising a plurality of gaming consoles linked by a communication network. The method comprises running at least one elimination round of the feature. A set of participating gaming consoles are determined for the elimination round and a group of options is displayed on the participating gaming consoles. Selections of options from the group are entered by players at the participating gaming consoles and a winning option is displayed from the group of options. Consoles are eliminated from the set of participating consoles unless the winning option was selected at the respective console; and further elimination rounds are commenced unless termination criteria are met. A flashing sequence of lights and sounds may be exhibited to reveal the winning option.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Clive Evan Davies
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Publication number: 20170109974Abstract: A method of playing a side game concurrently playable with a game of roulette includes accepting side bet wagers from players in a first side game during a wager phase for the game of roulette. The side bet wagers are independent of wagers placed on the roulette game. Two or more side game symbols are selected from a first symbol set which are playable in the game of roulette. Each of the side game symbols are assigned a payout value, such that at least one of the assigned payout values is a fixed payout value utilized for each play of the side game and another of the assigned payout values is a variable payout value. A determination is made if any of the selected side game symbols match a winning roulette symbol. Side game prizes are awarded to winning side bet players according to the corresponding assigned payout value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: GAMING ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS PTY LIMITEDInventors: Simon Maclaren WITTY, Harley David JACKSON
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Publication number: 20170109975Abstract: A computer implemented method of performing an animated simulation display of a race event, comprising: 1) Acquiring betting information of a plurality of participants of the race event. 2) Acquiring a plurality of results of the race event. 3) Calculating a plurality of order change events determined by the betting information and the results. 4) Instructing a presentation of an animated simulation on a display of a plurality of animated objects according to the plurality of order change events, wherein each of the animated objects represents one of the plurality of participants in the race event.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Zafrir FEIER
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Publication number: 20170109976Abstract: A system comprises a client operable to communicate a bet regarding a baccarat game. The system further comprises a controller communicably coupled to the client and operable to determine a result of the baccarat game, the result based at least in part upon one or more digits of at least one financial market indicator at a configurable point in time. The controller is further operable to determine an outcome of the bet based at least in part on the determined result.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Dean P. Alderucci, Lee M. Amaitis
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Publication number: 20170109977Abstract: A flagpole has a main support with an indicator coupled thereto. The indicator may include a pair of flags with an array of holes formed therein. The flagpole includes first securement means disposed on the main support and configured for anchoring the flagpole to a ground surface. The flagpole also includes a second securement means coupled to the main support and configured for anchoring the flagpole to a tree.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventor: Michael Doria