41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Gaming services, namely on-line gambling; gaming services, namely operation of an on-line casino providing video slot games playable via a global computer network; on-line gaming services; entertainment services, namely, conducting a game of chance simultaneously at multiple, independent gaming establishments; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games; casino services.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Gaming services, namely on-line gambling; gaming services, namely operation of an on-line casino providing video slot games playable via a global computer network; on-line gaming services; entertainment services, namely, conducting a game of chance simultaneously at multiple, independent gaming establishments; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games; lottery services; casino services.
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Lottery services, namely, conducting lottery games; Lottery services, namely, providing online lottery games via global computer network, mobile phones and PDAs; Lottery services, namely, providing online lottery games via global computer networks and electronic communication networks which facilitate social networking
5.
HYBRID MECHANICAL AND VIDEO SLOT MACHINE APPARATUS AND METHODS
Apparatus and methods for simulating the appearance of a plurality of slot machine reels are provided including a plurality of mechanical cylinders which rotate around a plurality of video displays. The video displays show graphics or video of spinning slot machine reel images and the mechanical cylinders rotate around the video display in coordinated speed with the graphics or video to give the appearance of mechanical slot machine reels.
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A63F 13/25 - Output arrangements for video game devices
A63F 13/90 - Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups or , e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets
At least one microphone is incorporated in a gaming machine along with voice recognition/analysis software that analyzes the quality of the player's voice to determine the player's age, gender, emotions, and other attributes. Such voice attributes are not direct voice commands by the player, but are voice characteristics that provide information about the player herself. After the player is characterized based on her voice attributes, game software is modified accordingly so that the game is customized for the particular player. For example, the detection that the player is a young woman may cause the game to use a certain theme involving young female characters, trendy modern music, etc. The game also adapts to the detected voiced emotions of the player. Other features of the machine cause there to be verbal interaction between the player and the machine, enhancing the playing experience.
G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
A63F 13/215 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising means for detecting acoustic signals, e.g. using a microphone
A63F 13/424 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving acoustic input signals, e.g. by using the results of pitch or rhythm extraction or voice recognition
Systems and methods for an online predictive diagnostic and prognostic maintenance system are disclosed. The systems and methods may be configured for use with networked gaming machines. The systems and methods may operate in real time and may detect and analyze data representing various indicators of machine performance or a current or future decrease in machine performance. The data may represent or be used to predict machine performance and risk of failure and to identify necessary or recommended repair, maintenance or other performance issues. In another embodiment systems and methods are disclosed for automated analysis of data regarding machine operation and generation of rules related to predicting the future performance, repair and maintenance needs of machines.
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G07C 3/00 - Registering or indicating the condition or the working of machines or other apparatus, other than vehicles
G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
8.
COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDOOR GEO-FENCING AND ACCESS CONTROL
A computer system for authenticating a wireless device based on localization is provided. The computer system includes a central server or computer network service and a wireless device configured to access a mobile application, the mobile application being coupled with the central server or the computer network service, and when executed accesses functions of the wireless device to collect measurement data related to (i) a first wireless network and (ii) a second wireless network; wherein the mobile application sends the measurement data to the central server or computer network service for analyzing the measurement data to determine a location of the wireless device relative to a defined area, and wherein the central server or computer network service is configured to grant or deny the wireless device access to one or more resources linked to the central server or computer network service, based on the location determined for the wireless device relative to the defined area. A related computer implemented method is provided for authenticating a wireless device to a central server or computer network service based on its location of the wireless device relative to a defined area at the time of a request for one or more resources linked to the central server or computer network service. The computer system may apply smoothing algorithms and implement security mechanisms.
H04W 48/04 - Access restriction performed under specific conditions based on user or terminal location or mobility data, e.g. moving direction or speed
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, 5 smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. For 3D images, the original format may be adjusted for the mobile device.
H04W 4/18 - Information format or content conversion, e.g. adaptation by the network of the transmitted or received information for the purpose of wireless delivery to users or terminals
While a player is playing one game on a gaming machine, the systems and methods described herein recommend other games to the player either based on the player's past gaming history, if the player used a player tracking card, or based on real time game play, if the player is anonymous. Upon the player selecting a different game, the system may automatically transfers the player's credits between games or gaming machines. Each gaming machine may carry out one or more game. While a player is playing one game on a gaming machine, the systems and methods described herein recommend other games to the player based on the player's past gaming history, accessed via player registration, and the player's real time game play. Upon the player selecting a different game, the system may automatically transfers the player's credits between games or gaming machines. Each gaming machine may carry out one or more game.
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, 5 smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. Registration for the mobile device may be via a registration terminal connected in a network with a plurality of gaming terminals. The mobile device may communicate wirelessly with the registration terminal, and the registration terminal then communicates with the played gaming terminal via the network. The mobile device may select to play games offered by any available gaming terminal. The gaming terminals may be gaming machines. The registration terminal may also be a cashing out terminal and print a ticket.
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi or other wireless protocol. The mobile device operates as a user interface. While the player is playing one game on the mobile device, the venue's system recommends other games to the player via the player's tablet either based on the player's past gaming history, if the player used a player tracking card, or based on real time game play, if the player is anonymous. Upon the player selecting a different game, the system automatically transfers communications to a different gaming terminal and transfers the player's credits. The gaming terminals may be gaming machines, where each gaming machine carries out a different game.
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, 5 smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. If the communications link is temporarily broken during a game, the mobile device will create the appearance that the game is continuous, such as by continuing to spin reels, until communications are re-established. The reels will stop once the mobile device receives the final outcome from the gaming terminal. The player may pause the game to temporarily suspend the minimum game frequency rules. The mobile device may switch between gaming terminals. For 3D video, the original format is adjusted for the mobile device. The gaming terminal may be a gaming machine.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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computer operating programs for electric and electronic apparatus for games for amusement and/or entertainment purposes; electronic game software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; computer game software electric and electronic coin and token-operated amusement game machines; electric and electronic apparatus for entertainment purposes, namely, amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor featuring casino and lottery games; coin-operated gaming machines; gaming machines, namely, video lottery terminals and slot machines; automatic gaming machines; automatic gaming machines operating in networks
15.
METHOD, SYSTEM AND TICKET FOR FACILITATING LOTTERY-RELATED ACTIVITIES VIA MOBILE DEVICES
An enhanced lottery media representation object such as a ticket, for example, permits a user to access certain desirable features using a communications device. In embodiments of the present invention, an improved physical lottery ticket is provided with one or more icons, such as code elements or graphic patterns, thereupon to enable a user with a properly enabled device to detect, such as by scanning or photographing the icon, or by maintaining the icon within a field of view, one or more of the icons to reveal one or more enhanced experiences via the device.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer game programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; Software for on-line games, wireless and mobile devices Coin-operated gaming machines; Automatic gaming machines On-line computer games
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer game programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; Software for on-line games, wireless and mobile devices Coin-operated gaming machines; Automatic gaming machines On-line computer games
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer game programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; Software for on-line games, wireless and mobile devices Coin-operated gaming machines; Automatic gaming machines On-line computer games
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer game programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; Software for on-line games, wireless and mobile devices Coin-operated gaming machines; Automatic gaming machines on-line computer games
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Mobile gaming device carrying out uninterrupted game despite communications link disruption
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. If the communications link is temporarily broken during a game, the mobile device will create the appearance that the game is continuous, such as by continuing to spin reels, until communications are reestablished. The reels will stop once the mobile device receives the final outcome from the gaming terminal. The player may pause the game to temporarily suspend the minimum game frequency rules. The mobile device may switch between gaming terminals. For 3D video, the original format is adjusted for the mobile device. The gaming terminal may be a gaming machine.
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A63F 13/327 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using local area network [LAN] connections using wireless networks, e.g. Wi-Fi or piconet
A63F 13/323 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using local area network [LAN] connections between game devices with different hardware characteristics, e.g. hand-held game devices connectable to game consoles or arcade machines
21.
Remote gaming method where venue's system suggests different games to remote player using a mobile gaming device
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. While the player is playing one game on the mobile device, the venue's system recommends other games to the player via the player's tablet either based on the player's past gaming history, if the player used a player tracking card, or based on real time game play, if the player is anonymous. Upon the player selecting a different game, the system automatically transfers communications to a different gaming terminal and transfers the player's credits. The gaming terminals may be gaming machines, where each gaming machine carries out a different game.
A63F 13/323 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using local area network [LAN] connections between game devices with different hardware characteristics, e.g. hand-held game devices connectable to game consoles or arcade machines
G07F 17/34 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements depending on the stopping of moving members, e.g. "fruit" machines
G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
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Remote gaming system allowing adjustment of original 3D images for a mobile gaming device
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. If the communications link is temporarily broken during a game, the mobile device will create the appearance that the game is continuous, such as by continuing to spin reels, until communications are reestablished. The reels will stop once the mobile device receives the final outcome from the gaming terminal. The player may pause the game to temporarily suspend the minimum game frequency rules. The mobile device may switch between gaming terminals. For 3D video, the original format is adjusted for the mobile device. The gaming terminal may be a gaming machine.
A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. While the player is playing one game on the mobile device, the venue's system recommends other games to the player via the player's tablet either based on the player's past gaming history, if the player used a player tracking card, or based on real time game play, if the player is anonymous. Upon the player selecting a different game, the system automatically transfers communications to a different gaming terminal and transfers the player's credits. The gaming terminals may be gaming machines, where each gaming machine carries out a different game.
A63F 13/323 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using local area network [LAN] connections between game devices with different hardware characteristics, e.g. hand-held game devices connectable to game consoles or arcade machines
G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
Systems and methods for automated discovery of gaming preferences and delivery of gaming choices based gaming preferences are disclosed. The systems and methods may operate in real time and may detect and analyze data representing various game features and/or game player behavior and match the data with predetermined models, profiles or game player types. Game choices may then be presented to the game player based on the analysis of the data. Systems and methods to analyze and categorize the game player behavior are also disclosed, including mining data in a cluster model based analysis to identify and develop the models, profiles or game player types and to select the games to be provided for each of the identified models, profiles or game player types. A different collection of games may be provided for each of the identified models, profiles or game player types.
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
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G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
Systems and methods for automated discovery of gaming preferences and delivery of gaming choices based gaming preferences are disclosed. The systems and methods may operate in real time and may detect and analyze data representing various game features and/or game player behavior and match the data with predetermined models, profiles or game player types. Game choices may then be presented to the game player based on the analysis of the data. Systems and methods to analyze and categorize the game player behavior are also disclosed, including mining data in a cluster model based analysis to identify and develop the models, profiles or game player types and to select the games to be provided for each of the identified models, profiles or game player types. A different collection of games may be provided for each of the identified models, profiles or game player types.
A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
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26.
System and method for document location and recognition
Templates of known forms are stored in computer system. The templates are digitized pixels on which connected component analyses are performed resulting in a first list of components. Five to ten of those components are selected to create an ordered feature list for each form. The computer system then captures an optical image of a form positioned on the top of a stack of forms. The optical image is digitized and stored in the computer (or processor) system as a captured digital image of pixels. A connected component analysis is performed on the captured digital image that results in a second list of image components. Image components on the second list are compared to those on the first list and then each succeeding feature in one of the ordered feature lists. If the comparison is successful, the form is known and other marks on the form may then be processed. If the comparison is unsuccessful, a new feature list is tried.
G06K 9/68 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means using sequential comparisons of the image signals with a plurality of reference, e.g. addressable memory
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(1) Computer operating programs for electric and electronic games for amusement and entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; software, namely, video slot games playable via a global computer network; computer hardware and software to calculate wagers and prizes for coin-operated gaming machines and parts for the aforesaid goods; Electric and electronic apparatus for entertainment purposes, namely gaming machines with an external display screen or monitor featuring casino and lottery games; Coin-operated gaming machines, entertainment machines, namely slot machines, and lottery machines, namely, video lottery terminals; Automatic gaming machines; The aforesaid automatic gaming machines operating in networks (1) Providing on-line computer games; Casino services; Operating an online casino that allows a game of chance, namely a game of chance with a prize having a fixed minimum value that increases until the prize is won, to be played on one or multiple slot machines
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and for games on mobile telephones; Software for on-line games, wireless and mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods. Electric and electronic coin and token-operated entertainment machines, automatic slot machines and automatic lottery machines; Electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement or entertainment purposes; Coin-operated gaming machines and entertainment machines; Automatic gaming machines; The aforesaid automatic machines and apparatus operating in networks. Providing on-line computer games; Casino services; Operating a jackpot system involving one or more automatic slot machines, namely a jackpot or prize with a fixed minimum value which increases until the jackpot is won.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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computer operating programs for electric and electronic apparatus for games for amusement and/or entertainment purposes; electronic game software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; computer game software electric and electronic coin and token-operated amusement game machines; electric and electronic apparatus for entertainment purposes, namely, amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor featuring casino and lottery games; coin-operated gaming machines; gaming machines, namely, video lottery terminals and slot machines; automatic gaming machines; automatic gaming machines operating in networks providing on-line computer games; casino services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
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Computer operating programs for electric and electronic apparatus for games for amusement and/or entertainment purposes; computer game software electric and electronic coin and token-operated amusement game machines; electric and electronic apparatus for entertainment purposes, namely, amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor featuring casino and lottery games; coin-operated gaming machines; gaming machines, namely, video lottery terminals and slot machines; automatic gaming machines; automatic gaming machines operating in networks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
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Computer operating programs for electric and electronic apparatus for games for amusement and/or entertainment purposes; computer game software electric and electronic coin and token-operated amusement game machines; electric and electronic apparatus for entertainment purposes, namely, amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor featuring casino and lottery games; coin-operated gaming machines; gaming machines, namely, video lottery terminals and slot machines; automatic gaming machines; automatic gaming machines operating in networks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Computer operating programs for electric and electronic apparatus for games, for amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Electronic game software for computer games on the internet and for games on mobile phones; Computer game software Coin-operated gaming machines; Gaming machines, namely, video lottery terminals; Automatic gaming machines; Automatic gaming machines operating in networks; Calculating apparatus sold as a component of coin-operated machines in the nature of gambling machines and parts for the aforesaid goods Providing on-line computer games; Casino services
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and for games on mobile telephones; Software for gaming online, wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods. Electric and electronic coin and token-operated entertainment machines, automatic slot machines and automatic lottery machines; Electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement or entertainment purposes; Coin-operated gaming machines and entertainment machines; Automatic gaming machines; The aforesaid automatic machines and apparatus operating in networks. Providing on-line computer games; Casino services; Operating a jackpot system involving one or more automatic slot machines, namely a jackpot or prize with a fixed minimum value which increases until the jackpot is won.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and for games on mobile telephones; Software for gaming online; wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods. Electric and electronic coin and token-operated entertainment machines, automatic slot machines and automatic lottery machines; Electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement or entertainment purposes; Coin-operated gaming machines and entertainment machines; Automatic gaming machines; The aforesaid automatic machines and apparatus operating in networks. Providing on-line computer games; Casino services; Operating a jackpot system involving one or more automatic slot machines, namely a jackpot or prize with a fixed minimum value which increases until the jackpot is won.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and Games for mobile phones; Software for gaming online; wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and for games on mobile telephones; Software for gaming online; Mobile telephones and tablets; Smart cards; Machines for issuing lottery tickets; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
The present invention provides an independently operable and serviceable ticket burster machine that properly handles perforated tickets of all shapes, sizes and thicknesses. The present invention includes a ticket burster element, an exit sensor with a mechanical flag switch, an inventory flag spanning the entire width of the ticket input slot and having an optical slot switch, a slidable ticket guide, one or more leaf spring arrangements and versatile and durable rollers.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and games for mobile phones; Software for gaming online; wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and games for mobile phones; Software for gaming online; wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and games for mobile phones; Software for gaming online; wireless mobile devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the Internet and games for mobile phones; wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
Solvent-based and water-based scratch-off materials are employed as single layers on a lottery ticket to create a more resistant ticket construction that still provides a satisfactory play experience. In one embodiment, two different scratch-off inks on the play area of the ticket are employed, with the majority of the ink being a softer, solvent-based, formulation. The ink covering sensitive areas of the ticket includes a harder, water-based, formulation.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Computer software for computer games on the internet and Games for mobile phones; wireless mobile devices; Smart cards; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Lottery machines; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
In a system and method for processing a form comprising a plurality of entry markings, an area-array image sensor may capture an image of the form in free-space without requiring relative movement of the sensor and the form. A processor may interpret the captured image to determine at least a first entry selection based, at least in part, on the position of at least one of the plurality of entry markings with respect to at least one other marking in the image.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods. Electric and electronic coin and token-operated entertainment machines, automatic slot machines and automatic lottery machines; Electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement or entertainment purposes; Coin-operated gaming machines and entertainment machines; Automatic gaming machines; The aforesaid automatic machines, machines and apparatus operating in networks. Casinos; Operating a jackpot system involving one or more automatic slot machines, namely a jackpot or prize with a fixed minimum value which increases until the jackpot is won.
Templates of known forms are stored in computer system. The templates are digitized pixels on which connected component analyses are performed resulting in a first list of components. Five to ten of those components are selected to create an ordered feature list for each form. The computer system then captures an optical image of a form positioned on the top of a stack of forms. The optical image is digitized and stored in the computer (or processor) system as a captured digital image of pixels. A connected component analysis is performed on the captured digital image that results in a second list of image components. Image components on the second list are compared to those on the first list and then each succeeding feature in one of the ordered feature lists. If the comparison is successful, the form is known and other marks on the form may then be processed. If the comparison is unsuccessful, a new feature list is tried.
The present invention provides a combination instant and extended play game with at least two games playable in separate areas and having associated prizes, wherein indicia from a first game are used to determine whether the player is a winner of the first game and the second game.
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Programs for operating electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement and/or entertainment purposes; Calculating apparatus in coin-operated machines and parts for the aforesaid goods.
A stereoscopic optical reader of a form example is provided where two images are captured of the same scene on a known form example taken from two different angles. The stereoscopic images are amenable to parallax calculations that may help determine that the form example is flat. If the two captured images are congruent with each other and/or with a stored digital model of the form, the entire form example may be read. If the images are not congruent, the form may be rejected as not being flat, and/or the image data may be further processed via parallax operations and/or other such projections to yield a virtual flat form.
A game card incorporates a marking system having at least one layer of removable material and one or more overlying screens comprising a pattern of opaque ink elements printed on the removable layer such that the ink elements are blended into smooth tones when viewed by the human eye. An optional underlying screen provides another pattern of opaque ink elements underneath the removable layer. The invention permits combinations of designs and security measures, while ensuring that indicia printed on the card are visible so that players can scratch or otherwise remove the removable layer and at least a portion of the overlying screen as a way of marking the underlying indicia. Once the removable layer is removed, the underlying indicia on the game card is surrounded by a background that is visibly distinct from the color viewed when the removable layer is in place and has not been removed.
The present invention provides a ticket magazine that can be inserted into a drawer of a ticket dispensing machine. The magazine can be loaded with tickets externally from the machine, and provides an element or elements such as one or more bridging fingers and/or a dancer arm to enable the tickets to travel along a more advantageous ticket path with longer curl diameters. Because of the longer curl diameter, the pull force required to peel a ticket from the stack is reduced and remains substantially constant, thereby avoiding ticket jams, mis-cuts and other problems.
Electric and electronic coin and token-operated entertainment machines, automatic slot machines and automatic lottery machines; Electric and electronic apparatus for games, amusement or entertainment purposes; Coin-operated gaming machines and entertainment machines; Automatic gaming machines; The aforesaid automatic machines, machines and apparatus operating in networks.
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Matrix game involving an award based on non-highlighted grid positions
In one embodiment, the invention is a secondary game played concurrently with a conventional Keno game. In Keno, a player selects a plurality of numbers (e.g., 4-20) within an M×N grid (e.g., 8×10) of different numbers. A random number generator randomly selects a plurality of numbers (e.g., 20) in the grid. The player is then granted a first award based on matches between numbers that the player selected and the randomly selected numbers. As a secondary game played over the Keno game, for each number randomly selected, all numbers in the same row and column in the grid as the selected number are highlighted on the grid display. The player is granted a second award (e.g., free games) for each number not being in a highlighted row or column at the end of the Keno game. Variations of the secondary game are described.
An optical reader of a form is discussed where the form has a stored known boundary or boundaries. When the boundaries in a captured image do not match those of the stored known boundaries, it may be determined that an obstruction exists that will interfere with a correct reading of the form. The boundary may be printed, blank, and may include quiet areas, or combinations thereof in stored known patterns. A captured image of the form is compared to retrieved, stored boundary information and differences are noted. The differences may be thresholded to determine if an obstruction exists. If an obstruction is detected, the operator may be signaled, and the location may be displayed or highlighted. The form may be discarded or obstruction may be cleared and the form may be re-processed.
An optical reader of a form is discussed where the form has a stored known boundary or boundaries. When the boundaries in a captured image do not match those of the stored known boundaries, it may be determined that an obstruction exists that will interfere with a correct reading of the form. The boundary may be printed, blank, and may include quiet areas, or combinations thereof in stored known patterns. A captured image of the form is compared to retrieved, stored boundary information and differences are noted. The differences may be thresholded to determine if an obstruction exists. If an obstruction is detected, the operator may be signaled, and the location may be displayed or highlighted. The form may be discarded or obstruction may be cleared and the form may be re-processed.
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06K 17/00 - Methods or arrangements for effecting co-operative working between equipments covered by two or more of main groups , e.g. automatic card files incorporating conveying and reading operations
A63F 3/06 - Lottos or bingo games; Systems, apparatus or devices for checking such games
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FAULT TOLERANT LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
A versatile and highly reliable lottery communications system employs point-of-sale terminals that can be adapted to a plurality of network technologies and service providers. The point-of-sale terminals are provided with at least two network-agnostic connecting devices to enable fast configuration regardless of the intended deployment environment. The point-of-sale terminals can be adapted to connect with multiple wireless networks at the same time, multiple wireline networks at the same time, and/or at least one wireless network and at least one wireline network at the same time, with failover and fallback programming to ensure maximum uptime for lottery operators and retail distributors.
A method and apparatus for generating and applying quality factors (QFs) to an optical reader. After an optical reader is calibrated, a mid-range gray scale level is selected and scanned. The reader outputs digital numbers (DNs) that are generated for all the pixels that will be responding to the reading of a document. A histogram of the DNs is generated and characteristics of the histogram distribution are calculated and used as QFs. For example, the standard deviation of the histogram may serve as a QF, where a lower standard deviation is preferred. Thresholds and standards may be developed from experience that indicate the operating condition of the reader. The QFs, thus, may be used during manufacturing and for field servicing of the reader.
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Goods & Services
Data capture, data processing and data evaluation equipment, exclusively for automatic gaming machines and gaming tables; keyboards for computers, input devices, printers and micro-processors; data carriers equipped with programs, computer software and hardware for data capture, data processing and data evaluation apparatus. Casinos; operating a jackpot system involving one or more automatic slot machines, namely a jackpot or prize with a fixed minimum value which increases until the jackpot is won.
A system and method of printing lottery tickets produces a prize structure with ticket books containing all available prizes. A game generation file is then generated withholding the high tier prizes. A list of validation numbers is then created from ticket books that hold only low tier winning ticket values. In one embodiment, only validation numbers associated with tickets having no redemption value are included in the list. Individual validation numbers are then selected at random from the created list of validation numbers, and high tier ticket prize data is assigned to each record associated with a selected validation number. The information is stored in a new file that can be contained on a separate file server from the original generation file, invoking increased access control and monitoring for additional security purposes. The new file contains the raw ticket data that is used in the printing of the tickets.
A system and method of printing lottery tickets produces a prize structure with ticket books containing all available prizes. A game generation file is then generated withholding the high tier prizes. A list of validation numbers is then created from ticket books that hold only low tier winning ticket values. In one embodiment, only validation numbers associated with tickets having no redemption value are included in the list Individual validation numbers are then selected at random from the created list of validation numbers, and high tier ticket prize data is assigned to each record associated with a selected validation number. The information is stored in a new file that can be contained on a separate file server from the original generation file, invoking increased access control and monitoring for additional security purposes. The new file contains the raw ticket data that is used in the printing of the tickets.
A method and system for calibrating optical reader systems employs a target with areas comprising linear gray scale levels. The gray scale levels include the darkest and the lightest scenes. The gray scale levels are illuminated by an array of LEDs and the light reflected from target impacts photo-transistors. The photo-transistors are biased in their linear ranges and the target is scanned while the LED drive current is changed. The photo-transistor responses to the different gray scale levels at the different LED drive currents are analyzed, and the LED drive current that produces a linear output from the photo-transistors over the gray scale dynamic range is selected. Several video channels may be used and their offsets and gains are normalized. Black offsets and black to white gain correction functions are generated for balancing or correcting each pixel. The correction functions may be applied by a processor for later raw image data of scenes scanned by the optical reader.
Systems and methods are described for various lottery, gaming and other applications. The systems and methods may be configured to extract player selection data froma digital image of a selection slip or other document. The extraction of player selection data may be based on information read from the slip indicating how player- written marks found on the slip should be interpreted.
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
