| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE39817 |
Gaming device for operating in a reverse payout mode and a method of operating same |
September 4, 2007 |
| A gaming device of the type wherein a play generates one of multiple possible outcomes having reverse payout information. The gaming device comprises a memory device containing a first set of data correlating possible outcomes to a first set of payouts and a second set of data correl |
| RE38733 |
Method and apparatus for motivating players to return to a casino using premiums |
May 10, 2005 |
| A method of motivating players to return to a casino includes receiving a request to convert a predetermined value of casino currency to cash. Upon the receipt of the request, a premium value is calculated based at least in part on the predetermined value. Subsequently, the customer is p |
| 7620619 |
Conditional purchase offer management system |
November 17, 2009 |
| A conditional purchase offer (CPO) management system is disclosed for receiving CPOs from one or more customers, such as airline passengers, and for evaluating the received CPOs against a number of CPO rules defined by a plurality of sellers, such as airlines, to determine whether an |
| 7613631 |
Method and apparatus for managing subscriptions |
November 3, 2009 |
| A subscription system allows a customer to establish a subscription to a product with one or more retailers (e.g., by establishing the subscription through a controller or central system). In one embodiment, a subscription is established by receiving a request to establish a subscrip |
| 7607981 |
System and method for remote automated play of a gaming device |
October 27, 2009 |
| A method according to one or more embodiments of the present invention provides for initiating an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games, and receiving a first signal including a video representation of the automated session. The method also |
| 7596260 |
System for image analysis in a network that is structured with multiple layers and differentiall |
September 29, 2009 |
| Disclosed herein are systems and methods for facilitating the usage of an online workforce to remotely monitor security-sensitive sites and report potential security breaches.In some embodiments, cameras are configured to monitor critical civilian infrastructure, such as water supplies a |
| 7588495 |
Method and handheld apparatus for facilitating remote play of a slot machine |
September 15, 2009 |
| A method according to at least one embodiment of the present invention comprises receiving an indication of play of a slot machine associated with a remote player. At least one handheld device that is associated with the remote player is determined, and a signal is transmitted to the |
| 7587334 |
Method and system for processing supplementary product sales at a point-of-sale terminal |
September 8, 2009 |
| A POS terminal determines an upsell to offer in exchange for the change due to a customer in connection with a purchase. The point-of-sale terminal preferably maintains a database of at least one upsell price and a corresponding upsell to offer a customer in exchange for the change due |
| 7563167 |
Gaming device method and apparatus employing modified payouts |
July 21, 2009 |
| The invention includes a system and method for a gaming device to determine when to offer a player an opportunity to play using a "jackpot only" pay table. The player may choose to accept the gaming device's offer to switch from using a conventional pay table to using a pay table tha |
| 7559838 |
Gaming device and method of operation thereof |
July 14, 2009 |
| A gaming device such as a video based gaming device provides a player the ability to modify at least one element of the gaming device. The gaming device may then modify other elements to ensure a desired house advantage. The probability of occurrence for one or more outcomes, the pay |
| 7553235 |
Method and apparatus for outputting a result of a game via a container |
June 30, 2009 |
| A method and apparatus is disclosed that documents and authenticates cap removal data. According to a first aspect of the present invention, the apparatus measures a parameter indicative of the number of times that a cap has been removed by a user. The apparatus also encodes at least the |
| 7553234 |
Method and apparatus for outputting a result of a game via a container |
June 30, 2009 |
| A method and apparatus is disclosed that documents and authenticates cap removal data. According to a first aspect of the present invention, the apparatus measures a parameter indicative of the number of times that a cap has been removed by a user. The apparatus also encodes at least the |
| 7549920 |
Gaming token having a variable value |
June 23, 2009 |
| A system installed in a casino allows gambling chips in the casino to have variable values. Each chip has an electronic circuit installed in it to store a chip identifier and data indicative of a value currently associated with the chip. Slot machines and other devices are arranged to |
| 7547251 |
System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals |
June 16, 2009 |
| A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information. The lottery tickets generated include fracti |
| 7546277 |
Method and apparatus for dynamically managing vending machine inventory prices |
June 9, 2009 |
| The present invention is a method and apparatus for automatically managing a price of a product in a vending machine. The method and apparatus is disclosed for implementing dynamic price adjustments at various times including after stocking, after a sale of a product and at periodic |
| 7536349 |
Method and apparatus for processing a charge applied to a financial account |
May 19, 2009 |
| A billing server receives charge data from a card authorization terminal. The charge data indicates a transaction amount, such as a purchase price, and a first financial account, such as a credit card account. The billing server determines a second financial account that corresponds to t |
| 7524245 |
System and method for securing electronic games |
April 28, 2009 |
| A game server is provided, the game server comprising a processor and a storage device coupled to the processor. The storage device stores instructions adapted to be executed by the processor to perform a method comprising: generating a first signal; transmitting an encoded first sig |
| 7524244 |
System and method for remote automated play of a gaming device |
April 28, 2009 |
| A method according to one or more embodiments of the present invention provides for initiating an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games, and receiving a first signal including a video representation of the automated session. The method also |
| 7523045 |
Method and apparatus for a cryptographically assisted commercial network system designed to faci |
April 21, 2009 |
| The present invention is an expert matching method and apparatus for managing communications between an expert having particular qualifications and an end user seeking a solution to an expert request. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention includes a contro |
| 7519836 |
Method and apparatus for the secure storage of audio signals |
April 14, 2009 |
| A method and apparatus for recording audio so that the recording can be authenticated as to both content and time of recording is provided. The system may be implemented as a central server that is accessed via one or more telephone lines, or as a stand-alone unit. The system operates by |
| 7513825 |
System and method for applying lottery multipliers |
April 7, 2009 |
| A system, method, and ticket for a lottery player to increase a payout received for winning a lottery game is disclosed. A request to purchase a set of play indicia (e.g. lottery numbers) and to associate the play indicia with a multiplier is received from a player. Data relating to the |
| 7496523 |
Method and apparatus for defining routing of customers between merchants |
February 24, 2009 |
| A server or Internet service provider computer selects a soliciting merchant and an outputting merchant based on various factors. In one embodiment, the soliciting merchant is selected is its activity rate (e.g. sales rate) is low. The outputting merchant provides offers for bonuses |
| 7494417 |
System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals |
February 24, 2009 |
| In accordance with some embodiments, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatus are provided for receiving a request for a lottery ticket, the request including a purchase amount that is less than a price of a full lottery ticket. A fractional amount of the full lottery ticket is |
| 7493267 |
Method and apparatus for compensating participation in marketing research |
February 17, 2009 |
| A method for gathering marketing information from a player including transmitting a marketing question to a player proximate in space to a compensation dispensing machine, receiving a response to the marketing question from the player, and transmitting a signal to the compensation di |
| 7484172 |
System and method for providing a customized index with hyper-footnotes |
January 27, 2009 |
| According to some embodiments, a method may include providing a periodical index customized for a subscriber. The method may comprise, for example, determining first data corresponding to content of at least one issue of a periodical, determining customized index data, in which the custo |
| 7483670 |
Method and apparatus for educational testing |
January 27, 2009 |
| Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for computer-based evaluation of a test-taker's performance with respect to a reward threshold. A performance assessment of the test taker can be standardized or customized, as well as relative or absolute. The system allows a parentally-controll |
| 7479060 |
System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals |
January 20, 2009 |
| A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information. The lottery tickets generated include fracti |
| 7476153 |
System and method for remote automated play of a gaming device |
January 13, 2009 |
| A method according to one or more embodiments of the present invention provides for initiating an automated session, in which the automated session comprises a plurality of games, and receiving a first signal including a video representation of the automated session. The method also |
| 7473177 |
Method and apparatus for providing credits for game play |
January 6, 2009 |
| Systems and methods are provided for offering a voucher which is redeemable for credits at a casino. The voucher may be redeemed for a first value of credits. One is charged a second value for the voucher, in which the second value is less than the first value. If the person is purch |
| 7467999 |
Method and apparatus for outputting apparent and actual outcomes of a gaming device |
December 23, 2008 |
| In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for outputting an outcome for a game of a gaming device is presented, wherein the method comprises first outputting an apparent outcome for the game and then outputting an actual outcome for the game. In one or more embodiments, a |
| 7467745 |
Billing statement customer acquisition system |
December 23, 2008 |
| A customer acquisition system is disclosed that allows an offeror service provider to acquire new customers by making acquisition offers to customers through the billing statements of other businesses ("billing statement issuers"). An "acquisition offer" is an offer by the offeror se |
| 7458892 |
Systems and methods for facilitating play of a casino game via expiring prepaid plays of the cas |
December 2, 2008 |
| In accordance with at least one embodiment, an expiring prepaid casino account is disclosed. The expiring prepaid casino account has associated therewith an amount of money, time, and/or game plays. The amount of money, time, and/or game plays expires in predetermined portions over a |
| 7454776 |
System and method for supplying supplemental audio information for broadcast television programs |
November 18, 2008 |
| An apparatus, method, and program for providing supplemental information related to a broadcast television program. Through a telephone or electronic network interface, a caller can request specific supplemental information related to one or more characters within the broadcast telev |
| 7454381 |
Method and apparatus for providing and processing installment plans at a terminal |
November 18, 2008 |
| A central controller receives from a POS terminal a purchase price and a financial account identifier. The financial account identifier specifies a financial account, such as a credit card account. The central controller, in turn, generates one or more installment plan identifiers de |
| 7452272 |
Methods and apparatus for representing play in a reverse mode |
November 18, 2008 |
| In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for facilitating play of a gaming device is presented, in which the method comprises enabling a reverse payout mode of play of the gaming device and displaying an indication that play of the gaming device is to be provided in accordanc |
| 7452270 |
Systems and methods for presenting an outcome amount via a total number of events |
November 18, 2008 |
| Systems and methods are provided for operating a gaming system. In one embodiment, an outcome amount associated with a total number of events is determined. For example, a total payout amount associated with a number of randomly generated outcomes may be determined. Based on a parameter |
| 7438642 |
System and method for facilitating play of a video game via a web site |
October 21, 2008 |
| A method and system for operating a video game or video game tournament (e.g., via a Web site) is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system a bonus is provided to a player playing the video game or participating in the video game tournament. In some embodiments a bonus is p |
| 7433451 |
System and method for facilitating account-based transactions |
October 7, 2008 |
| One embodiment of the present invention comprises associating a first person with an account, associating a second person with the account, receiving a request to authorize a transaction between the second person and a third party, and enabling communication between the first person |
| 7427233 |
Method and apparatus for setting game parameters |
September 23, 2008 |
| The present invention allows gaming devices to set or modify game parameters through the use of random events such as spinning slot machine reels or random number generators. In some embodiments, game parameters may be established with various initial values, and then, by spinning the |
| 7426268 |
System and method for call routing and enabling interaction between callers with calls positione |
September 16, 2008 |
| According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a method and apparatus are provided for enabling a caller on hold to listen to one or more ongoing calls. The method includes receiving an incoming call, determining a subject category and at least one keyword associated with |
| 7416485 |
Methods and apparatus for managing an account to fund benefits for a player |
August 26, 2008 |
| In accordance with one or more embodiments, an account is established for a player of a gaming device. The balance of the account is increased if a predetermined condition is satisfied. An example of a condition the satisfaction of which may result in an increase in the balance is a |
| 7415425 |
Systems and methods wherein a security deposit facilitates a transaction in which a benefit is a |
August 19, 2008 |
| Systems and methods are provided wherein a security deposit is used to facilitate a transaction with a customer. It is arranged for a benefit to be applied to the transaction in exchange for a future performance of a task by the customer. For example, a subsidy provider may offer to appl |
| 7390255 |
System and method for facilitating play of a video game via a web site |
June 24, 2008 |
| A method and system for operating a video game or video game tournament (e.g., via a Web site) is disclosed. In accordance with the method and system a bonus is provided to a player playing the video game or participating in the video game tournament. In some embodiments a bonus is p |
| 7387571 |
Method and apparatus for linked play gaming |
June 17, 2008 |
| The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices. In some embodiments, a casino server registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gamin |
| 7387569 |
Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries |
June 17, 2008 |
| In accordance with some embodiments, methods, media, and apparatus are described for facilitating play of a lottery game. An indication of a lottery entry is received, the lottery entry being active in at least a first lottery drawing. An indication is received that the lottery entry |
| 7384333 |
Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries |
June 10, 2008 |
| In accordance with some embodiments, methods, media, and apparatus are described for operating a lottery. One example provides for receiving a result of a lottery drawing and comparing the result to a plurality of stored lottery entries. If the result corresponds to one of said plura |
| 7384332 |
Method and apparatus for operating lotteries and for generating and processing lottery entries |
June 10, 2008 |
| In accordance with some embodiments, methods, media, and apparatus are described for receiving from a terminal a request of a customer to purchase a lottery entry for a first lottery drawing. If the lottery entry is not a winning entry in the first lottery drawing the lottery entry i |
| 7364510 |
Apparatus and method for facilitating team play of slot machines |
April 29, 2008 |
| A method for team play of slot machines, including determining a first result corresponding to a first player on a team, determining a second result corresponding to a second player, determining whether the second player is on the team, and determining a result based on the first result |
| 7362862 |
Methods and apparatus for awarding prizes based on authentication of computer generated outcomes |
April 22, 2008 |
| The present invention provides authentication of computer generated game or test results ("outcomes"), and a system by which persons who play games or take tests on a game or testing computer, respectively, may submit the outcomes of the games or tests to a central authority having a |
| 7361085 |
Device and method for providing payouts based on activity and ranks of other gaming sessions |
April 22, 2008 |
| One embodiment of the present invention provides for determining a first gaming session; determining a rank of the first gaming session; determining at least one gaming session, each at least one gaming session of the first set having a respective rank that is not higher than the ran |
