Lot Match Or Lot Combination (e.g., Roulette, Lottery, Etc.) Patents (Class 463/17)
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Patent number: 10580252Abstract: An electronic gaming device is disclosed. The electronic gaming device can comprise a control unit, a flexible display device operably coupled to the control unit, a support structure and an arm coupling the flexible display device to the support structure. The arm can adjust to alter a three dimensional shape of the flexible display device in response to control signals from the control unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: INCREDIBLE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Daniel John Whelan
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Patent number: 10580258Abstract: According to various embodiments, an apparatus may laser project a customized ordering of numbers onto a roulette wheel.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
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Patent number: 10573123Abstract: In one aspect, an improved roulette gaming system is disclosed herein, which provides visual effects for a roulette wheel, a roulette ball, or both.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Aruze Gaming (Hong Kong) LimitedInventors: Yoichi Kato, Katsuhiro Kido
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Patent number: 10562602Abstract: A marine propulsion system includes an engine-powered propulsion device coupled in torque-transmitting relationship with an engine. A non-engine-powered propulsion device is coupled to a source of electric or hydraulic power. A control module is provided in signal communication with the engine-powered propulsion device and the non-engine-powered propulsion device. A user-operated input device is in signal communication with the control module. The marine propulsion system operates in a non-engine-powered propulsion mode in response to the control module determining the following: the engine was previously running; a speed of the engine is below an engine-stopped speed threshold; the marine propulsion system is on; and a request for movement of the vessel has been input via the user-operated input device.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Kenneth G. Gable, Andrew J. Przybyl, Steven M. Anschuetz
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Patent number: 10564969Abstract: A method for changing a processor instruction randomly, covertly, and uniquely, so that the reverse process can restore it faithfully to its original form, making it virtually impossible for a malicious user to know how the bits are changed, preventing them from using a buffer overflow attack to write code with the same processor instruction changes into said processor's memory with the goal of taking control of the processor. When the changes are reversed prior to the instruction being executed, reverting the instruction back to its original value, malicious code placed in memory will be randomly altered so that when it is executed by the processor it produces chaotic, random behavior that will not allow control of the processor to be compromised, eventually producing a processing error that will cause the processor to either shut down the software process where the code exists to reload, or reset.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventor: Forrest L. Pierson
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Patent number: 10565823Abstract: Games, lotteries, and/or sweepstakes as well as tickets, systems, technologies, and/or methods related thereto. In some embodiments, unique games and/or unique administrations of games and/or unique tickets useful for participating in games. In certain preferred embodiments, games which can be administrated or participated in contemporaneously with an event, such as a sporting event, music performance, or trade show (e.g., at the same time or during a live event). In certain of such preferred embodiments, participants in games make no payment to participate in the games.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventor: Reidar Magnus Nordby
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Patent number: 10558813Abstract: A method and system for managing shared inventory in a virtual universe. A received owner request from an owner of an inventory item designates the inventory item as a shared inventory item. The owner request specifies terms and conditions under which the inventory item may be shared for use by users other than the owner. In response to receiving the owner request, metadata comprising the terms and conditions is generated. It is ascertained that the terms and conditions in the received metadata permit use of the shared inventory item by a particular user from whom a user request to use the shared inventory item had been received and in response, the shared inventory item for use of the shared inventory item by the particular user is rendered. The particular user is not the owner.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Kulvir S. Bhogal, Rick A. Hamilton, II, Clifford A. Pickover, Anne R. Sand
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Patent number: 10559162Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for dispensing lottery tickets at a retail establishment. Lottery tickets are provided for purchase from a dispenser array in the retail establishment, the dispenser array including a plurality of separate bins having a pack of different respective lottery tickets stored therein. The dispenser array is in communication with a central lottery server. Upon loading of a ticket pack into the bins, a code associated with the ticket pack is scanned and transmitted to the central lottery server. With the central lottery server, a total minimum winning prize amount of the lottery tickets in the pack associated with each bin is determined, and a message is generated and transmitted as a function of this minimum total prize amount of the lottery tickets in all of the bins in the array, with the message being displayed to consumers at the retail establishment.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Ajay J. Ghia, William F. Behm
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Patent number: 10546455Abstract: A game machine comprises: a lottery mechanism where a plurality of pockets, each being correlated to each choice, are provided so that at least one choice is selected from a plurality of choices, and a lottery that by making a ball enter any one of the plurality of pockets, the choice correlated to the pocket is selected is executed; and a discharging mechanism which discharges a ball to the lottery mechanism, wherein the discharging mechanism is controlled so that at least one ball is discharged to the lottery mechanism as one lottery unit, and further controlled so that the game body is discharged continuously to repeat the lottery by the lottery unit, as long as a predetermined end condition is not established.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Shogo Azuma, Shinya Ito, Junichi Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 10540670Abstract: A sales lead generation system includes components including a gaming device and an application server. The application server includes a game controlling module and an education module configured to display on the gaming device educational information regarding financial products and receive data indicating that the end user has reviewed the educational information or answered a question regarding it. The application server also includes a loyalty module configured to award the end user consumer reward points. A social media server component is configured to transmit social media data associated with the end user to the application server. A biofeedback device component is configured to collect biofeedback data associated with the end user and transmit the biofeedback data to the application server. The application server further includes a correlation module configured to identify financial products based on the game play data, the social media data and the biofeedback data.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompanyInventors: Lynn Richardson, William T. Weger, Ripudaman S. Kohli, Srikar Adusumilli, Shashank Obulampalli, Trevor Walsh
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Patent number: 10537803Abstract: Present systems and methods are directed to an interactive gaming system that includes a first game environment that includes user input devices that receive first user inputs indicative of team/individual performance of a first set of players, and a second game environment that includes user input devices that receive second user inputs indicative of team/individual performance of a second set of players. The interactive gaming system includes a controller that receives the first and second user inputs, accesses dynamic user profiles that correspond the first and the second set of players, updates the dynamic user profiles based on the first and second user inputs, selects a third set of players from the first and second set of players to qualify for a third game environment, and instructs the third game environment based on a subset of the dynamic user profiles that correspond to the third set of players.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Universal City Studios LLCInventors: Wei Cheng Yeh, Travis Jon Cossairt, Neil Andrew Leiba, Erica Lynn McCay
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Patent number: 10535230Abstract: Some embodiments include receiving, by a computing device from a player, a wager defined by outcomes of a plurality of parlays, in which each parlay includes a respective plurality of games. Some embodiments include for each parlay of the plurality of parlays, determining, by the computing device, whether an outcome of the parlay is a winning outcome for the player based on outcomes of the respective plurality of games. Some embodiments include determining, by the computing device, whether the wager is a winning wager based on a number of winning outcomes for the player determined from the plurality of parlays.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventor: Howard W. Lutnick
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Patent number: 10532273Abstract: An instant lottery ticket game structure and method includes a set of instant lottery tickets, wherein a plurality of these tickets are winning tickets having a predetermined first prize value, as well as a predetermined enhanced second prize value. A first validation file is maintained in a central host computer having a primary record for each winning ticket, the primary record including ticket identification data and the predetermined first prize value. A second validation file maintained by a computer includes a base record for each winning ticket having the prize enhancement code for the winning ticket and the second prize value assigned to the winning ticket. A logic gate in the base record automatically activates upon entry of the prize enhancement code, wherein the computer creates a final record for the winning ticket by modifying the base record to include the second prize value as a final prize value. The first validation file is periodically updated with the final records.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey D. Martineck, Sr.
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Patent number: 10510212Abstract: A gaming machine which makes it possible to avoid monotonous game play is provided. At the start of each game play, gaming machine executes processes of: randomly selecting one of symbol random determination tables in which a probability of rearrangement of each symbol on each reel is defined, based on a symbol random determination table determination table in which a probability of random selection of one of the symbol random determination tables for each of the random determination tables; a symbol random determination process of randomly determining symbols to be rearranged based on the selected symbol random determination table; and displaying the determined symbols on a display device by rearranging the reels.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignees: UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, ARUZE GAMING (HONG KONG) LIMITEDInventors: Masumi Fujisawa, Yukinori Inamura, Kenta Kitamura
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Patent number: 10504083Abstract: A financial services center for use with a remote teller station. The financial services center comprises: a video interface for connecting to the remote teller station; and an ATM operable to dispense funds in response to commands received from (i) the remote teller station, and (ii) a transaction host. The ATM is operable to transmit a transaction update to the transaction host, where the transaction update provides information about funds dispensed in response to authorization from the remote teller station. This ensures that the transaction host receives information about funds dispensed in response to authorization received from each of the transaction host and the remote teller station.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: NCR CorporationInventor: Gordon Forsyth
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Patent number: 10497209Abstract: A system and method for user created 2-dimensional risk classes and levels is described. In one embodiment, this matrix allows the user to create and select risk thresholds for the placement of bets that from an investment perspective can lead to the construction of a new type of financial instrument similar to low yield, low risk government issued bonds. In a second embodiment this is a zero-consideration contest where users compete at no cost for prizes to be awarded. In a third embodiment (and where it is legal to do so), this is a gambling application. The risk matrix is created and managed by the user and no one else. Included are computer runs that highlight important aspects of the invention. Finally, a tangible new game embodiment is described that replaces a standard Roulette table surface and wheel with new embodiments that implement the 2-dimensional risk classes described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Inventor: Bruce Anthony Macdonald
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Patent number: 10497214Abstract: A multi-jurisdictional master controller evaluates lottery data associated with each ticket purchased in each of the different jurisdictions as provided by each corresponding state server associated with each corresponding jurisdiction. A common jackpot is determined after each lottery ticket is purchased for the multi-jurisdictional lottery game that is accumulated from a percentage of each lottery ticket purchased. Each different jurisdiction is monitored to determine when a winning lottery ticket is identified in any of the different jurisdictions. Each state server associated with each different jurisdiction is notified of an updated common jackpot after each period of time expires based on the lottery tickets purchased in each of the different jurisdictions during the period of time. Each state server is notified when the winning lottery ticket is identified in any of the different jurisdictions during the period of time, thereby resetting the common jackpot to a minimum jackpot amount.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Intralot, Inc.Inventors: Byron Boothe, Scott R. Hoss
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Patent number: 10482544Abstract: A system for masking tax data during collaborative preparation of an electronic tax return, the system includes a server computer having a tax return preparation program running thereon. The system also includes a tax return preparation computer having a first browser program running thereon. The system further includes a support computer having a second browser program running thereon. Moreover, the system includes a network operatively coupling the server computer, tax return preparation computer, and the support computer. The first browser includes a masking module configured to automatically mask a tax datum without user intervention before transmitting the tax datum to the server computer for subsequent transmission to the support computer. The tax datum is masked in real time during collaborative preparation of the electronic tax return.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: INTUIT INC.Inventors: Amir R. Eftekhari, Paul F. Hubbard, Andrew Scott Jeddeloh, Tyler Thomas Krupicka
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Patent number: 10467858Abstract: A system and method for carrying out instant win games to benefit a consumer who is connected on-line with a social media network, where the system includes a data base coupled to the social media network, and an instant win processor control unit connected to the data base and to the social media network for processing instant winners connected with the social media network. The method includes a consumer establishing communication on-line with a social media network through a computing device and that the said consumer receives a message from a brand conducting a promotion on the social media network indicating an opportunity to participate in an instant win game play via the social media network. The consumer will then re-send the message with a requested identifier, and the consumer receives a notice that the game play has resulted in either a win or a loss.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Epsilon Data Management, LLCInventors: Lucica Bobes, Robert L. Gainer
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Patent number: 10460567Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Howard W. Lutnick, Dean P. Alderucci, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Kevin Burman
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Patent number: 10445979Abstract: Wagering games include promotional events and promotional awards, such as the award of free or reduced cost goods and services. Promotional awards may be reward by the receipt of property logo symbols during game play. Promotional awards rewarded at one casino may be redeemable only at a second casino. Promotional awards may be rewarded based upon game play metrics of identified or anonymous players.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Inventor: Ronnie W. Harris
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Patent number: 10431049Abstract: A method for implementing an augmented reality lottery game on a player's mobile device includes providing lottery tickets with a code for entry into the augmented reality game. A common game server communicates with the mobile devices, and a player enters and transmits the code via the mobile device to initiate the augmented reality game. The game server receives real-world location data from the mobile device and transmits participating establishment locations to the mobile device within a predefined distance of the player's location. Upon verifying the player's location, the game server enables an overlay of virtual objects on a screen image on the player's mobile device of the establishment location. The mobile device provides instructions to the player for interacting with the virtual object in accordance with the augmented reality game.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Scientific Garnes International, Inc.Inventor: Peter Rys Anderson
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Patent number: 10424163Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media are described herein for initiating a second round for a game. A round of the game can comprise: a) pseudo-randomly generating a set of game piece symbols, b) matching a game piece symbol to one or more symbols in the pseudo-random set of possible winning combinations of symbols, c) indicating to the user that the one or more symbols in the pseudo-random set of possible winning combinations of symbols have matched, and d) if all symbols in a possible winning combination of symbols are matched, awarding the user the corresponding payout value of the possible winning combination of symbols. A second round of the game can be offered; if accepted, at least one of the possible winning combinations of symbols with a lowest corresponding payout value that has not yet matched can be removed from the set of possible winning combinations of symbols.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADAInventors: Nancie Bowen, Daniel Sahl
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Patent number: 10417872Abstract: Embodiments of a game system and method employ the outcomes of external real-life events in determining winners. Generally, in various embodiments, the game system selects a group of performers for presenting in a game play area of an issued ticket, determines a performance score for each performer based on each performer's real-life performance in an upcoming event, and compares the performance score with the scores other performers in order to determine whether the ticket has zero, one or more winners. In embodiments, the game system can monitor performer status between the time of ticket issuance and the time of performance, and can replace any originally selected performers who become unavailable with a replacement performer. The game system and method of the present disclosure thus ensure that issued tickets maintain a full complement of chances based on external event outcomes.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: IGTInventors: Bradford Heathcote, Aaron Michael Koll, Francesco Parola, Sarah W. Simpkins
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Patent number: 10410470Abstract: A method for promoting play on electronic gaming devices and for promoting engagement with casino personnel comprising in which a code is displayed on a sign. When the code is received in a text from an identified player, drawing entries are associated with the player as a function of play on the gaming devices. At least one drawing entry is also associated with the player when he or she actuates a service button on a gaming device. Drawing prizes, if any, are revealed in response to another text from the player.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: PATENT INVESTMENT & LICENSING COMPANYInventor: John F. Acres
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Patent number: 10402808Abstract: Embodiments include methods and systems for linking high-value tokens using a low-value token, comprising receiving, from an electronic data server, a first high-value token and a request for a low-value token, the first high-value token being associated with sensitive data associated with a user, and the low-value token being associated with a subset of the sensitive data associated with the user. The methods and systems further comprise providing the low-value token to the electronic data server, and receiving, from a second electronic data server, the low-value token and a request for a second high-value token, the low-value token having been provided to the second electronic data server by the electronic data server. The methods and systems further comprise generating a second high-value token associated with the sensitive data associated with the user, and providing the second high-value token to the second electronic data server.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Worldpay, LLCInventor: Brant Peterson
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Patent number: 10403088Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for dispensing lottery tickets at a retail establishment. Lottery tickets are provided for purchase from a dispenser array in the retail establishment, the dispenser array including a plurality of separate bins having a pack of different respective lottery tickets stored therein. The dispenser array is in communication with a central lottery server. Upon loading of a ticket pack into the bins, a code associated with the ticket pack is scanned and transmitted to the central lottery server. With the central lottery server, a total minimum winning prize amount of the lottery tickets in the pack associated with each bin is determined, and a message is generated and transmitted as a function of this minimum total prize amount of the lottery tickets in all of the bins in the array, with the message being displayed to consumers at the retail establishment.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Ajay J. Ghia, William F. Behm
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Patent number: 10398980Abstract: A computer implemented game has unlockable game elements. When unlocked these unlockable game elements may provide extra moves or the like when playing a level. These game elements may be associated with a level. The game elements are unlocked by playing the game over a set of levels.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: KING.COM LTD.Inventors: Ionut Puiu Fatulescu, Adrian Catalin Dumitrescu, Mihai Alin Dindareanu
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Patent number: 10404703Abstract: Embodiments include methods and systems for enabling third-party data service interoperability, comprising receiving, from an electronic data server, a request for a low-value token, the low-value token being associated with a subset of sensitive data associated with a user; providing the low-value token to the electronic data server; receiving a request for the subset of sensitive data, from a third-party data service server, the request comprising the low-value token; de-tokenizing the low-value token to obtain the subset of sensitive data; providing the subset of sensitive data to the third-party data service server; receiving, from an electronic data server, the low-value token and a transaction authorization request; determining, based on the low-value token and authorization request, an authorization response; and providing the authorization response to the electronic data server.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Worldpay, LLCInventor: Brant Peterson
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Patent number: 10380847Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for purchase, activation and use of a pre-paid lottery voucher for purchase and play of electronic lottery tickets on an electronic device. The pre-paid lottery vouchers act as a recording device for all transactions associated with the lottery voucher. Each electronic ticket purchased with the pre-paid lottery voucher is recorded against a unique voucher identification at a remote digital lottery game control system. Players can play through the number of electronic tickets that the pre-paid voucher entitles them to and then redeem the pre-paid voucher for any winnings that the lottery voucher is entitled to. Winnings can only be redeemed for payout at an authorized lottery redemption agent and cannot be used for purchase of additional electronic lottery tickets, thereby providing a play responsibly feature.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: GREEN LOTTERY TECHNOLOGIESInventor: John T. Carson
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Patent number: 10360768Abstract: A system, apparatus and method are presented for facilitating remote wager communications using mobile communications devices while the devices are within range of an authorized lottery transaction device. In various embodiments, lottery transaction devices are equipped with multiple Bluetooth-enabled transceivers, a lottery server manages identifiers associated with the transceivers at each lottery transaction device, and issues an identifier of an available transceiver to a requesting mobile communications device at the time the mobile device desires to consummate a player's desired transaction. Portions of the desired transaction can be communicated to the lottery server separately from the Bluetooth network to limit the time spent by a mobile device communicating directly with the Bluetooth-enabled lottery transaction device. In various embodiments, the mobile device issues a disconnect call to the lottery transaction device directly after the desired lottery transaction has been communicated.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: IGT Global Solutions CorporationInventors: Jesse Saccoccio, Mark Truman
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Patent number: 10354495Abstract: A system and method for selling pre-printed instant-winner lottery tickets by use of a central computer communicating with widely-distributed enclosed vending machines and other terminals, with each ticket providing a traditional instant-winner game with a chance for an added instant-winner progressive jackpot prize. The identification code printed on each ticket is read by a code reader, after the ticket has been issued from a vending machine or selected from an accessible display of inactive tickets, and the computer determines whether the ticket is a progressive jackpot winner, and notifies the terminal at which the ticket is a processed of the win or loss. If the ticket has not been activated, the computer activates it. If necessary, the computer also supplies play data to be printed on the ticket or separate paper, or displayed to complete the traditional game and indicate the winning or loss of that game as well.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Frederick Sandvick
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Patent number: 10332349Abstract: A system and method are provided for play of a game of chance wherein players in a primary game collect credit or value for losing primary game tickets. A plurality of physical locations are designated as authorized communication-enabled locations and are configured with a transmitter device that broadcasts an ID signal unique to the location or a receiver that receives an ID signal unique to a particular player. The identity and location of the locations is published to the players. The players are provided with capability to receive the unique ID signals emitted by the transmitter devices within the locations on a mobile smart device, or to broadcast the ID signal unique to the player for receipt by the receiver in locations. A game server automatically identifies the player and the particular location upon receipt of a transmission that includes the ID signal unique to the location or the ID signal unique to the player.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventor: Andrew Jonathan Mound
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Patent number: 10325451Abstract: A method and system for a card-based game with simulates a traditional keno game through the use of a specially designed deck of playing cards. The system includes a computer, a scanner, a specialty card shoe, and the specially designed deck of cards. The method includes first shuffling the deck of cards by the specialty card shoe. Next, a card is drawn from the deck of cards and scanned, thus extracting a unique number that is associated with a spot on a traditional Keno card. The unique number is then associated and indicated to a spot on a simulated Keno card by the computer. This process is repeated for twenty iteration to compile winning numbers. The winning numbers are then compared against guessed spots associated with a user account to identify a set of matching spots. A primary payout transaction is managed based on the set of matching spots.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Kard Keno, LLCInventor: Richard J. Armstrong
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Patent number: 10275980Abstract: A lottery host, retailer terminal(s) and specially adapted tickets and ticket packs provide embodiments of a wagering event integrity control system, method and apparatus as disclosed. In various embodiments, purchased but unactivated tickets for a lottery drawing are activated based upon a code and/or signal received by the lottery host, wherein the received code and/or signal is associated with different tickets in the ticket pack.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: IGT Global Solutions CorporationInventors: Bradford Heathcote, Aaron Michael Koll, Sarah W. Simpkins
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Patent number: 10269212Abstract: Various embodiments of alerts on mobile devices are described. In some embodiments, information regarding a plurality of games may be stored, including a list of mobile devices registered to receive alerts associated with each game. Data comprising information related to the plurality of games may be received. Matches between information in the data and one or more of the games may be identified by searching the stored game information. For each identified match, at least one alert message may be generated for each mobile device registered to receive alerts associated with the game. The respective alert message may include a respective summary of information from the data regarding the game, which may include information about scheduling and/or potential outcomes of the game. Other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: CFPH, LLCInventors: Dean P. Alderucci, Charles Plott, Mark Miller
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Patent number: 10262498Abstract: A system and method are described for generating hybrid lottery tickets. The hybrid lottery tickets comprise both an instant win portion and a draw portion. The instant win portion provides the opportunity to win a prize at the time of purchase while the draw portion provides the opportunity to win a prize based on a subsequently occurring draw. The instant win portion is generated based on the draw portion, allowing the hybrid lottery ticket to be generated at the time of purchase.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: ONTARIO LOTTERY AND GAMING CORPORATIONInventors: Adam Bruce Caughill, Steven Joseph Dolan, Ji Huang
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Patent number: 10249130Abstract: A game machine comprises a physical lottery mechanism including a plurality of lottery portions, wherein an image display device having a transmissive screen through which each lottery portion can be seen is arranged on each of the front and back of the lottery mechanism; games different from each other are simultaneously performed so as to make a difference between a lottery portion to be used in a game for one side of the lottery mechanism and a lottery portion to be used in a game for the other side of the lottery mechanism, and display of the image display device is controlled so that a lottery state of a lottery portion being used in a game is seen through the transmissive region of the screen, while a lottery state of a lottery portion not being used in the game is less visible or invisible in the game.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Ryu Sasaki, Takashi Sakuma, Kensaku Yoshida, Yoshihiro Ando
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Patent number: 10242536Abstract: A gaming system provides a game to one or more players and includes a ball lottery machine. The ball lottery machine includes a frame, a lottery ball field, an image projection unit, and a control unit. The lottery ball field has a rotating field. The rotating field includes a plurality of ball pockets spaced on the rotating field. The ball pockets are configured to receive a lottery ball. The rotating field is rotatably coupled to the frame. The image projection unit is coupled to the frame and is configured to project a rotating image into an upper surface of the rotating field. The control unit is configured to establish a rate of rotation associated with the rotating field and to responsively control a rate of rotation of the rotating image using the image projection unit.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: KONAMI GAMING, INC.Inventors: Masato Okuaki, Ryu Sasaki, Daisuke Matsuki, Atsushi Inoue, Makoto Nakano
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Patent number: 10235843Abstract: A lottery ticket dispenser array includes a plurality of separate bins, with each bin defined by a housing having a defined first internal space for receipt of a supply of interconnected lottery tickets. Each bin has an electronic ticket drive mechanism a control system in communication with the drive mechanism to initiate a dispense sequence upon receipt of a ticket dispense command. The control system is furthered configured to generate a bin ID signal upon a lottery ticket being dispensed from the bin. A central lottery server receives the bin ID signals and is configured to randomly determine a select one of the bins within the dispenser array to associate with a bonus prize and, for each dispense sequence, to compare the received bin ID signal to the select bin to determine if the bin associated with the dispense cycle corresponds to the selected bonus bin.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Ajay J. Ghia, William F. Behm
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Patent number: 10229466Abstract: A system and associated method are provided for dispensing lottery tickets at retail establishments, the lottery tickets authorized for sale in a given jurisdiction by a lottery authority. The lottery tickets are formatted for sale at the retail establishment with a ticket purchase code and a separate ticket data code. For each ticket sale, the ticket purchase code is input into a point-of-sale (POS) system of the retail establishment such that purchase of the lottery ticket mimics purchase of a non-lottery product in the POS system. For each ticket sold, a ticket data packet is transmitted from the retail establishment to a host lottery system, the data packet identifying the particular lottery ticket sold from the ticket data code and the particular retail establishment at which the lottery ticket was sold.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Scientific Games International, Inc.Inventors: Kent Christensen, Joseph W. Bennett, III
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Patent number: 10229561Abstract: An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: LINQ3 TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Daniel Cage, John Minutaglio, Roy Leach, David Tashjian, Travis L. Smith, John Frederick Houseal, Jr.
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Patent number: 10226690Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus which provides for a modified roulette wheel apparatus and associated wagering games.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Inventor: Timothy Adams
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Patent number: 10223862Abstract: The present invention relates to a gaming system (100) comprising a local gaming device (101) and a first remote gaming device (108). If player of the respective devices (101/108) fulfills a predetermined gaming behavior criterion then gaming information is shared between common gaming interface portions of the respective devices (101/108). The invention provides an improved interaction between local (103) and remote players (107), resulting in a more realistic gaming experience for the local players as well as for the remote players. The invention also relates to a corresponding method, server, computer program product and remote gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: TANGIAMO TOUCH TECHNOLOGY ABInventors: Mats Nordahl, Jimmy Eiterjord
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Patent number: 10217326Abstract: An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with a game-playing transaction conducted between a user device and a game-playing terminal, wherein the game-playing transaction is associated with a request for playing a game; determining a location of the user device associated with the game; determining the user device is located in an approved location associated with the game; and processing the game-playing transaction based on determining the user device is located in the approved location associated with the game. The game-playing transaction is conducted on a first communication interface, and the information associated with the game-playing transaction is received on a first or second communication interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: LINQ3 TECHNOLOGIES LLCInventors: Daniel Cage, John Minutaglio, Roy Leach, David Tashjian, Travis L. Smith, John Frederick Houseal, Jr.
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Patent number: 10207189Abstract: A system for determining a type of a player associated with an online game, wherein the system includes at least one player device having one or more sensing modules; a server arrangement communicably coupled with the at least one player device, wherein the server arrangement is configured to transmit a first set of information to the at least one player device; receive a second set of information from the at least one player device, wherein the second set of information comprises a game information and a sensor information; analyze the second set of information to calculate a reliability factor of the associated player; and determine the type of the associated player based on the calculated reliability factor.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Huuuge Global Ltd.Inventors: Anton Gauffin, Wojciech Wronowski
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Patent number: 10203965Abstract: The present invention relates to a data processing method, including the steps of intercepting a signal within a communications channel between a predefined peripheral device for a computing system and an application executing on the computing system and processing the signal and performing one or more actions in response to the processing. At least one action affects onward transmission of one or more signals within the communications channel. A data processing system is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: SPARKLE CS LTDInventors: Judd Ferrer, Mark Brighton
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Patent number: 10186109Abstract: A lottery ring includes a first ring and a second ring that have a ring shape and are concentrically arranged so as to form a layer; and a constraining device that operates between a constraint state for constraining the first ring and the second ring such that the first ring and the second ring integrally rotate on the same center and a release state for releasing the constraint state such that the first ring and the second ring relatively rotate, wherein accommodating units that accommodate a physical lottery medium are provided at the first ring along a rotation direction, and information providing units that are arranged along the rotation direction so as to respectively correspond to the accommodating units through the layer, and associated respectively with predetermined information is provided at the second ring.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: KONAMI GAMING, INC.Inventors: Astsuhi Inoue, Shoki Kogure
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Patent number: 10182460Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multitenancy gaming platform services are presented. In one embodiment a method for providing multitenancy gaming platform services comprises receiving, at a server computer, a request from one of a plurality of applications for an operation associated with a service, the request including a token, data related to an application, and a target user identifier. The method further comprises, decoding the token to determine an application identifier and a user identifier. The method further comprises, determining which service of a plurality of multitenancy gaming platform services is requested, and sending the data related to the application to a second server computer responsible for the service, wherein the operation is authorized by the second server computer based on the user identifier and target user identifier. The method further comprises receiving a response from the second server computer responsible for the service, indicating a status of the operation.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Zynga Inc.Inventors: Ajinkya Apte, Bruce Sherrod, Matthew Leventi, Suryaveer Singh Lodha, Matthew John Alberts, Tim Sullivan
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Patent number: 10158628Abstract: A computing platform may receive, from a client server, a request to authenticate a user to a user account, as well as device selection input selecting a registered device to receive a one-time passcode. The computing platform may evaluate the device selection input based on contextual login information associated with the user account, determine that the registered device selected to receive the one-time passcode is out of context, and execute a security procedure. Based on validating a response to the security procedure, the computing platform may generate a one-time passcode and may send the one-time passcode to the registered device selected to receive the one-time passcode. Thereafter, the computing platform may receive one-time passcode input, validate the one-time passcode input, generate a validation message directing the client server to provide the user with access to the user account, and send the validation message to the client server.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Andrew T. Keys