公开(公告)号：US06884170B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US09965785

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G07F17/32 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a graphical representation of a gaming environment and for providing information regarding individual components located in the environment is provided. A graphical user interface displays a graphical representation of at least a portion of a gaming environment, such as a graphical representation of individual components of a gaming system and their surrounding physical environment. The components are graphically portrayed in positions corresponding to the relative positions of the actual components of the gaming system. By selecting a graphically represented component, information regarding the actual gaming system component which is represented is provided, such as by display in a window associated with the graphical user interface. Gaming system component or other information may be obtained via a communication link from those components.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供游戏环境的图形表示并提供关于位于环境中的各个组件的信息的方法和装置。 图形用户界面显示游戏环境的至少一部分的图形表示，诸如游戏系统的各个组件的图形表示及其周围的物理环境。 组件被图形地描绘在与游戏系统的实际组件的相对位置相对应的位置。 通过选择图形表示的组件，提供关于表示的实际游戏系统组件的信息，例如通过在与图形用户界面相关联的窗口中显示。 可以通过来自这些组件的通信链路获得游戏系统组件或其他信息。

公开(公告)号：US06620046B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09965908

申请日：2001-09-27

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F924

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3255

Abstract: A method and system are provided for awarding bonuses in a gaming environment. The system includes gaming machines associated with a player tracking host and a bonus system host. Each gaming machine has a player tracking device. In accordance with a method, a bonus is funded independently of specific wagers placed at the gaming machines. The bonus system host configures bonus event information which is presented via the player tracking devices of the gaming machines. In the event a player is a bonus event winner, bonus award information is transmitted to the player via the player tracking device. The bonus is awarded based on criteria independent of the outcome of a game played by the player at the gaming machine. The system and method provide for the award of bonuses independent of the configuration of the games the gaming machine presents, player wagers or game outcome.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在游戏环境中奖励奖金的方法和系统。 该系统包括与玩家跟踪主机和奖励系统主机相关联的游戏机。 每个游戏机具有玩家跟踪装置。 根据一种方法，奖金是独立于游戏机上的特定赌注资助的。 奖励系统主机配置通过游戏机的玩家跟踪装置呈现的奖励事件信息。 如果玩家是奖金事件获胜者，则通过玩家跟踪装置将奖励奖励信息发送给玩家。 奖金是根据独立于玩家在游戏机玩的游戏结果的标准而颁发的。 该系统和方法提供奖励，独立于游戏机所呈现的游戏配置，玩家投注或游戏结果。

公开(公告)号：US20100087241A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12244725

申请日：2008-10-02

Applicant: Binh T. Nguyen ,  Rick Rowe ,  Mark Carlton Nicely ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl

Inventor： Binh T. Nguyen ,  Rick Rowe ,  Mark Carlton Nicely ,  Bryan Wolf ,  Brian Underdahl

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/322 ,  A63F13/12 ,  A63F13/23 ,  G06F3/0236 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G07F17/3204 ,  G07F17/3209 ,  G07F17/3211 ,  G07F17/3218 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3262

Abstract: One aspect is directed to a system whereby a live gaming table system is provided with one or more handheld user input devices which, for example, may allow multiple different players to simultaneously or concurrently provide wager input data and/or other data to the gaming table system. In at least one embodiment, the handheld user input devices may form part of a multi-player touch input interface system which is operable to identify or determine where, who, and what transactions are taking place at a multi-player gaming table and/or multi-player gaming system.

Abstract translation: 一个方面涉及一种系统，其中活动游戏桌系统设置有一个或多个手持用户输入设备，其例如可以允许多个不同的玩家同时或同时向游戏桌提供下注输入数据和/或其他数据 系统。 在至少一个实施例中，手持用户输入设备可以形成多播放器触摸输入接口系统的一部分，其可操作以识别或确定在多玩家游戏桌和/或多玩家游戏桌上发生的何地，谁和什么交易 多人游戏系统。

公开(公告)号：US20090176561A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US12404899

申请日：2009-03-16

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3239 ,  G07F17/3255 ,  G07F17/3281

Abstract: One or more methods and apparatus for facilitating financial and player tracking/reward transactions. In one embodiment, a system includes at least one server and a plurality of gaming machines and/or a game generator for transmitting game information to a remote game play location. The server has a memory containing data files corresponding to players. The data files contain information such as credits or monies in an account which belong to the player or which may be used by the player to play games. The data files also contain player tracking information, such as points awarded to a player based upon their game play. In one embodiment, players are issued media in the form of player cards having identification information thereon. The identification information is used to access the player's account or files, such as at a gaming machine. A player and a casino may manage the player's accounts, such as by placing criteria upon the account, including the use of associated credits. A player may play a game using credits associated with their account. A player may also manage their accounts, including viewing financial and game play or reward information and transfer funds into and out of an account.

Abstract translation: 用于促进财务和玩家跟踪/奖励交易的一种或多种方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，系统包括至少一个服务器和多个游戏机和/或用于将游戏信息发送到远程游戏位置的游戏发生器。 服务器具有包含对应于播放器的数据文件的存储器。 数据文件包含属于玩家的帐户中的信用或金额等信息，或玩家可以使用玩游戏的信息。 数据文件还包含玩家跟踪信息，例如根据玩家的游戏得分给玩家的积分。 在一个实施例中，播放器以其上具有识别信息的播放器卡的形式发行媒体。 识别信息用于访问玩家的帐户或文件，例如游戏机。 玩家和赌场可以管理玩家的帐户，例如通过在账户上放置标准，包括使用相关信用。 玩家可以使用与他们的帐户相关的信用来玩游戏。 玩家还可以管理他们的帐户，包括查看财务和游戏玩法或奖励信息，并将资金转入和退出账户。

公开(公告)号：US20080097882A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11880183

申请日：2007-07-19

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  Stephen Moore ,  Carolyn Leveque

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  Stephen Moore ,  Carolyn Leveque

IPC: G06Q40/00

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: A system and method is provided for optimizing the use of credit resources. A financial system includes a database which stores customer credit/debit account information and use-consequence preference information. A master financial card is issued to the customer for all credit transactions. A host server receives information regarding the use of the master financial card and communicates with the database of information to decide the optimum credit card/account to which the purchase is to be applied.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种优化信用资源使用的系统和方法。 金融系统包括存储客户信用/借记帐户信息和使用后果偏好信息的数据库。 向客户发出所有信用交易的主金融卡。 主机服务器接收关于使用主金融卡的信息，并与信息数据库进行通信以决定要应用购买的最佳信用卡/账户。

公开(公告)号：US07300352B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10259998

申请日：2002-09-26

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/3232 ,  G07F17/3234 ,  G07F17/3239

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a graphical representation of a gaming environment and for providing information regarding individual components or persons located in the environment are provided. The invention includes a graphical user interface which displays a graphical representation of at least a portion of a gaming environment, such as a graphical representation of individual components of a gaming system and their surrounding physical environment. The components are graphically portrayed in positions corresponding to the relative positions of the actual components of the gaming system. The components are also graphically displayed in a graphically reproduced environment which represents the actual environment, such as a casino, in which the actual gaming system components are located. By selecting a graphically represented component, information regarding the actual gaming system component which is represented is provided, such as by display in a window associated with the graphical user interface.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提供游戏环境的图形表示并提供关于位于环境中的各个组件或人员的信息的方法和装置。 本发明包括图形用户界面，其显示游戏环境的至少一部分的图形表示，诸如游戏系统的各个组件的图形表示及其周围的物理环境。 组件被图形地描绘在与游戏系统的实际组件的相对位置相对应的位置。 这些组件也以图形方式显示在代表实际游戏系统组件所在实际环境（例如娱乐场）的图形再现环境中。 通过选择图形表示的组件，提供关于表示的实际游戏系统组件的信息，例如通过在与图形用户界面相关联的窗口中显示。

公开(公告)号：USD537126S1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US29238107

申请日：2005-09-09

Applicant: Scott Boyd ,  Kevan Wilkins ,  Rick Rowe

Designer： Scott Boyd ,  Kevan Wilkins ,  Rick Rowe

公开(公告)号：US20070026938A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11542361

申请日：2006-10-02

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G06F8/656 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A gaming machine is arranged with a gaming machine controller and a secondary “queuing” device, preferably a player tracking controller having a memory. A communication link is provided between the player tracking controller and gaming machine controller, and the player tracking controller and a player tracking network including a player tracking host or server. A game code server is connected to the player tracking network. In accordance with a method, gaming machine code or data, such as game or other control code, is transmitted from the game code server over the player tracking network to the player tracking controller. The code may be processed by the player tracking controller, including by storing it in the player tracking controller memory. The code may then be transmitted to the gaming machine controller for storage and execution.

Abstract translation: 游戏机配置有游戏机控制器和辅助“排队”设备，优选地具有存储器的玩家跟踪控制器。 在玩家跟踪控制器和游戏机控制器之间提供通信链接，以及玩家跟踪控制器和包括玩家跟踪主机或服务器的玩家跟踪网络。 游戏代码服务器连接到玩家跟踪网络。 根据一种方法，游戏机代码或诸如游戏或其他控制代码的数据通过玩家跟踪网络从游戏代码服务器发送到玩家跟踪控制器。 代码可以由玩家跟踪控制器处理，包括通过将其存储在玩家跟踪控制器存储器中。 然后可以将代码传送到游戏机控制器以进行存储和执行。

公开(公告)号：US07131909B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US10241398

申请日：2002-09-10

Applicant: Rick Rowe

Inventor： Rick Rowe

IPC: A63F9/24

CPC classification number: G07F17/3239 ,  G06F8/656 ,  G07F17/32 ,  G07F17/323

Abstract: A gaming machine is arranged with a gaming machine controller and a secondary “queuing” device, preferably a player tracking controller having a memory. A communication link is provided between the player tracking controller and gaming machine controller, and the player tracking controller and a player tracking network including a player tracking host or server. A game code server is connected to the player tracking network. In accordance with a method, gaming machine code or data, such as game or other control code, is transmitted from the game code server over the player tracking network to the player tracking controller. The code may be processed by the player tracking controller, including by storing it in the player tracking controller memory. The code may then be transmitted to the gaming machine controller for storage and execution.

Abstract translation: 游戏机配置有游戏机控制器和辅助“排队”装置，优选地具有存储器的玩家跟踪控制器。 在玩家跟踪控制器和游戏机控制器之间提供通信链接，以及玩家跟踪控制器和包括玩家跟踪主机或服务器的玩家跟踪网络。 游戏代码服务器连接到玩家跟踪网络。 根据一种方法，游戏机代码或诸如游戏或其他控制代码的数据通过玩家跟踪网络从游戏代码服务器发送到玩家跟踪控制器。 代码可以由玩家跟踪控制器处理，包括通过将其存储在玩家跟踪控制器存储器中。 然后可以将代码传送到游戏机控制器以进行存储和执行。

公开(公告)号：US20060218831A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11097473

申请日：2005-04-01

Applicant: Rick Rowe ,  Stephen Moore

Inventor： Rick Rowe ,  Stephen Moore

IPC: G09F13/00 ,  G09F21/04

CPC classification number: G09F21/04

Abstract: A media display permits customization/personalization of a golf cart. The media display comprises a body having a top and bottom surface, and media, such as graphics, lettering or numbering. The media is associated with the body, such as by being located on the top or bottom surface of or being located within, the body. The media display is selectively connectable to a golf cart, preferably at the front or forward portion thereof for displaying the associated media. In accordance with a method, a golf cart is customized by locating a media display at the front of the golf cart, or by replacing or switching media display bearing different media with one another.

Abstract translation: 媒体显示允许高尔夫球车的定制/个性化。 媒体显示器包括具有顶部和底部表面的主体，以及诸如图形，字体或编号的介质。 介质与身体相关联，例如通过位于身体的顶部或底部表面或位于身体内。 媒体显示器可选地可连接到高尔夫球车，优选地在其前部或前部，用于显示相关媒体。 根据一种方法，通过将高尔夫球车前部的媒体显示器定位，或通过替换或切换具有彼此不同的介质的媒体显示器来定制高尔夫球车。