公开(公告)号：US10427030B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US13925322

申请日：2013-06-24

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Robert C. Tedesco

IPC: A63F5/00 ,  G07F17/32

Abstract: A roulette table allows players to make customized betting selections and customize the layout of the betting options that appear on the player station of the roulette table. In particularly contemplated embodiments, players may add, delete, or modify the appearance of betting options through a user interface so that the players may more readily indicate desired wagers. This functionality may not only speed up game play, but also make the betting layout more intuitive for each user resulting in increased attendance of roulette games.

公开(公告)号：US09799160B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14842091

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Thomas M. Sparico

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing a service to a player using a player device. A indication of a player identifier which corresponds to a player of a gaming device is received. A player device is provided to the player. A service to provide the player is determined based on a gaming activity of the player, and the service is then provided to the player using the player device.

公开(公告)号：US09558628B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14992770

申请日：2016-01-11

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: G07F17/3255 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3244

Abstract: An apparatus and method allow a value of a credit balance on a gaming device to be determined. If the value is not less than a predetermined threshold, a benefit is provided to the player of the gaming device. In various embodiments, the benefit may be, e.g., an increase in the player's credit balance.

Abstract translation: 装置和方法允许确定游戏装置上的信用余额的值。 如果该值不小于预定阈值，则向游戏装置的玩家提供益处。 在各种实施例中，益处可以是例如玩家的信用余额的增加。

公开(公告)号：US09508226B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14531711

申请日：2014-11-03

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Russell P. Sammon

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G07F17/326 ,  G06F17/30283 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0254 ,  G06Q30/0272 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/3262 ,  G07F17/3267 ,  G07F17/3288

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for enabling a player to take a tour of a secondary game at a game machine. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes offering to enable entry of a player into a bonus round of a game machine in exchange for a fee, receiving the fee from the player, and enabling entry of the player into the bonus round. The method further includes receiving an indication of at least one player selection during the bonus round, and determining an outcome based on the at least one player selection. In other embodiments, the method includes providing a prize to the player based on the outcome.

公开(公告)号：US09424713B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14749284

申请日：2015-06-24

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  Robert C. Tedesco ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Gregory J. Scribner ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Carson C. K. Fincham ,  Zachary T. Smith ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Jeffrey Y. Hayashida

IPC: A63F13/10 ,  G07F17/34 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.

公开(公告)号：US20150161848A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14625426

申请日：2015-02-18

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  Robert C. Tedesco ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Gregory J. Scribner ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Carson C.K. Fincham ,  Zachary T. Smith ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Jeffrey Y. Hayashida

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3248 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/323 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3251 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Portable wagering media may be utilized to alter play of wagering games.

公开(公告)号：US08992302B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-31

申请号：US14031652

申请日：2013-09-19

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Robert C. Tedesco ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Jeffrey Y. Hayashida ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Stephen C. Tulley

IPC: A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/30 ,  G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3223 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/50 ,  G07F17/3213 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Methods, computer readable media and systems related to wagering games, and in particular those that concern providing and redeeming partial game outcomes. One example method includes receiving a completion request from a player who is operating a gaming device to complete at least one partial game outcome. The partial game outcome was previously provided to the player, who used a first device that is different than the gaming device. This example method includes determining that the player is entitled to a complete game outcome, displaying the partial game outcome on the gaming device, determining the complete game outcome, and then displaying the complete game outcome.

Abstract translation: 方法，计算机可读介质和与投注游戏相关的系统，特别是涉及提供和赎回部分游戏结果的方法。 一个示例性方法包括从正在操作游戏设备的玩家接收完成请求以完成至少一个部分游戏结果。 部分游戏结果以前提供给使用与游戏设备不同的第一设备的玩家。 该示例方法包括确定玩家有权获得完整的游戏结果，在游戏设备上显示部分游戏结果，确定完整的游戏结果，然后显示完整的游戏结果。

公开(公告)号：US20150031441A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14510902

申请日：2014-10-09

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Geoffrey M. Gelman ,  Stephen C. Tulley ,  Scott T. Friesen ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Magdalena M. Fincham

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  A63F13/12 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0207 ,  G06Q30/0209 ,  G06Q30/0217 ,  G06Q30/0613 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/3237 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: One embodiment of the gaming system disclosed herein enables a player to place at least one wager on at least one play of a wagering game, determines if a cash out request by the player occurs and in response to determining the occurrence of the cash out request by the player, if a credit meter balance associated with the player is at least equal to a designated value, enables the player to accept or reject an offer for the purchase of an entry into a gaming drawing at the designated value. If the player accepts the offer, the gaming system generates: (i) a gaming ticket confirming the entry into the gaming drawing, and (ii) a payout ticket.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的游戏系统的一个实施例使得玩家能够在投注游戏的至少一个游戏上放置至少一个赌注，确定玩家是否出现现金支出请求，并且响应于通过以下方式确定兑现现金请求的发生： 如果与玩家相关联的信用计量表余额至少等于指定值，则玩家能够接受或拒绝以指定值购买游戏图形的条目的报价。 如果玩家接受报价，则游戏系统产生：（i）确认进入游戏图的游戏票，以及（ii）支票。

公开(公告)号：US20140073415A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14084096

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Russell P. Sammon ,  Jeffrey Y. Hayashida ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Stephan C. Tulley ,  Gregory J. Scribner ,  Carson C.K. Fincham

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3251 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/322

Abstract: Some embodiments are associated with wagering game devices and/or portable wagering mediums. Some portable wagering mediums are capable of outputting various indications related to one or more potential or current statuses of the portable wagering mediums. Some wagering game devices are operable to (i) determine a status of a portable wagering medium and (ii) cause, based on the determining, an outputting of an indication of the status via an output device coupled to the portable wagering medium. In some embodiments, a central server or other device conducts the determining of the status and/or the causing of the outputting. The status of a portable wagering medium may be based on one or more of many different factors or metrics.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例与投注游戏设备和/或便携式投注介质相关联。 一些便携式投注介质能够输出与便携式投注介质的一个或多个潜在或当前状态相关的各种指示。 一些投注游戏设备可操作以（i）确定便携式投注介质的状态，以及（ii）基于所述确定，使得经由耦合到所述便携式投注介质的输出设备输出所述状态的指示。 在一些实施例中，中央服务器或其他设备进行状态的确定和/或输出的导致。 便携式投注介质的状态可以基于许多不同因素或指标中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US20140031106A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US14041221

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: IGT

Inventor： Jay S. Walker ,  Russell P. Sammon ,  Robert C. Tedesco ,  James A. Jorasch ,  Daniel E. Tedesco ,  Jeffrey Y. Hayashida

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3227 ,  G07F17/34

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for offering a benefit to a player of a first electronic game device. In an embodiment, the method includes determining if a player of a first electronic game device qualifies to receive at least one benefit associated with an award value, and then outputting an offer to provide the at least one benefit. In some embodiments, the offer requires use of a second electronic game device. The method may also include receiving a request for the benefit at the second electronic game device, and then providing at least one benefit to the player. In some embodiments, the offer includes such benefits as additional game play, one or more bonus-round game outcomes, a monetary payout, a game play modification, additional comp points, loss insurance, a multimedia option, and acquisition of at least one unit of media content.

Abstract translation: 描述了为第一电子游戏装置的玩家提供益处的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括确定第一电子游戏设备的玩家是否符合接收与奖励值相关联的至少一个利益，然后输出提供所述至少一个益处的优惠。 在一些实施例中，提供需要使用第二电子游戏装置。 该方法还可以包括在第二电子游戏装置处接收对该益处的请求，然后向玩家提供至少一个益处。 在一些实施例中，提供包括诸如额外的游戏，一个或多个奖励轮次的游戏结果，货币支付，游戏改变，附加的合成点，损失保险，多媒体选项以及至少一个单元的获取 的媒体内容。