Network Type (e.g., Computer Network, Etc.)

Network Type (e.g., Computer Network, Etc.) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.

03/01/07 - 20070049375 - Methods and devices for gaming network management
The present invention provides novel method and devices for managing gaming machine networks. Some preferred implementations of the invention cause switches to report the gaming machines that are currently connected to the switch. The report may be made periodically, in response to a query and/or in response to an event ...

02/15/07 - 20070037625 - Multiplayer video gaming system and method
A method for multiplayer gaming on mobile handsets is provided. The method includes a first user entering inputs via a keypad of a first mobile device to play a first game. The method includes communicating the first user's keypad inputs on the first mobile device to a second mobile device. ...

02/08/07 - 20070032301 - Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices
A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the ...

02/08/07 - 20070032300 - Method and system for providing online flash game
The present invention relates to an online flash game system and method, a flash game web page providing method, a web server for providing web pages for flash game execution, and a storage medium for recording method programs. When a flash game execution is selected, a skin flash module performs ...

02/08/07 - 20070032299 - Method of miving piece in a networked computer game
Provided is a method of moving piece in a networked computer game played between a server and a client wherein at the server a checkerboard coordinate of low resolution and a fine coordinate of high resolution is used, and an object in a virtual three-dimensional space is represented in the ...

02/08/07 - 20070032298 - Massively multiplayer game method and system
The invention describes a method of implementing a massively multiplayer game. The method has the following steps: firstly, three or more players select an item from an ordered set of three or more items. Secondly, an item from the set is designated based on the number of players who selected ...

02/01/07 - 20070026947 - Betting terminal and system
A betting terminal and methods of using the same are provided. ...

02/01/07 - 20070026946 - Method and apparatus for automatically updating a video game
This invention relates to video games, specifically sports related video games, and the ability to interchange data sets and statistics related to player attributes and stats. The present invention allows for the interchange of data via non-volatile, and flash memory, online updating through global networks and various other memory updating ...

02/01/07 - 20070026945 - Enhancing the game console experience through the pc
A game console and a multipurpose computer connected over a network may share information regarding their available resources and capabilities. These resources and capabilities may then be shared between the multipurpose computer and the game console. For example, the game console may leverage some of the processing power and spare ...

01/25/07 - 20070021215 - Peer-to-peer gaming system
A gaming system is disclosed. The gaming system includes at least two gaming components. Each gaming component includes a controller and a communications interface. The gaming system also includes a communication link to allow the controllers of the gaming components to communicate with other controllers of other gaming components on ...

01/25/07 - 20070021214 - Fantasy cross-sport challenge
An interactive fantasy cross-sport challenge that allows the participants to compete in the challenge by formulating a portfolio comprising shares of financial instruments in real-life athletes is provided. Each participant in the challenge is initially allotted a predetermined amount of fantasy money units with which to create a portfolio. The ...

01/25/07 - 20070021213 - System and method for providing interoperability of independently-operable electronic games
A system for providing interoperability of electronic games independently-operable from one another includes a network entity and a client. The client can interact with the network entity to play a master electronic game using shared attributes otherwise configured for use in a subordinate electronic game, where the client can interpret ...

01/18/07 - 20070015587 - Method and apparatus for use of a network by a casino
A casino receives activity from a player, both in-house and on-line. The player's activities are combined in a single account stored by the casino. The combined activities can then be used to the player's benefit, for example by awarding benefits to the player, allowing the player to access his activity ...

01/18/07 - 20070015586 - Gps based spectator and participant sport system and method
A spectator sport system and method that displays different views of a sporting event and, in particular, uses the spectator's GPS position to assist in displaying a view from the spectator's position. The spectator, using a personal device, can zoom, pan, tilt and change the view, as well as change ...

01/18/07 - 20070015585 - Method and system for providing a bonus award to multiple players playing gaming machines on a network based on a winning outcome at a single linked machine
A method and system for awarding a bonus to all eligible players on a gaming network is disclosed. A network of video poker machines in communication with a common controller facilitates one version of the invention. In response to one machine of the network generating a pre-established winning game outcome ...

01/18/07 - 20070015584 - Interactive gaming among a plurality of players systems and methods
A system for interactive gaming among a plurality of players includes a host computer system and a plurality of player terminals communicably coupled to the host computer system via a network. The plurality of player terminals are located at a plurality of licensed gaming locations. The plurality of player terminals ...

01/11/07 - 20070010332 - Peering system for gamming service providers
A distributed loosely coupled unified on-line gaming system comprises a central service provider, gaming service customers providing gaming service customer located equipment connected to the central service provider through a broadband network, and gaming service providers connected to the central service provider through the broadband network. The different gaming service ...

01/11/07 - 20070010331 - Method and system for implementing a sports marketing or civic organization
A method and system for implementing a civic organization in which members are enlisted for advancing a common interest together with charitable organizations enlisted to be partners with the civic organization. Points are awarded to members based upon meritorious conduct such as service to one of the charitable organizations. Members ...

01/11/07 - 20070010330 - System and method forming interactive gaming over a tv network
A play along television system includes a plurality of questions and answers to be used as part of an interactive game to be played over a network. A main server stores a plurality of questions and answers, the questions are displayed to the users who answer the questions. The users ...

01/11/07 - 20070010329 - Video game system using pre-encoded macro-blocks
A method and related system of generating a frame of video is disclosed. In the method, a request is received. The frame of video is generated using a plurality of pre-encoded macro-blocks. The frame of video is compatible with an MPEG compression standard. The plurality of pre-encoded macro-blocks are pre-encoded ...

01/11/07 - 20070010328 - Game system
A game system is composed of a home game execution apparatus and a portable game execution apparatus. The home game execution apparatus generates image data suitable for the image quality of the home game execution apparatus and image data suitable for the image quality of the portable game apparatus, transmits ...

01/04/07 - 20070004518 - Method and apparatus for managing hotel transactions from a gaming device
A customer may be permitted to use a gaming device such as a slot machine to manage various transactions related to a hotel, such as checking in and/or checking out of the customer's room at the hotel. A customer may receive a benefit in exchange for using a gaming device ...

01/04/07 - 20070004517 - Method for implementing games in a communication network using ptt/ptv technology and systems thereof
A push-to-talk/push-to-video based communication system configured to implement a plurality of games, including group games and methods thereof. A game controller in communication over an access network with a push-to-talk/push-to-video server, and plurality of push-to-talk/push-to-video clients implements group games in the PTT/PTV based communication network. Game controller has a first ...

01/04/07 - 20070004516 - Method and apparatus for interactive real time distributed gaming
The present invention relates to an apparatus, system and method for playing interactive distributed gaming. One embodiment of the method comprises transmitting a performance prediction to a scoring database on a game server and determining an actual performance outcome. The actual performance outcome representation is transmitted to a remote terminal. ...

01/04/07 - 20070004515 - Portable advertisings display method and system that integrate with wireless network and internet
The subject invention relates to a method and system for people interact with central computer database and manipulate, communicate and display useful or commercial advertising information in a remote display device via intranet/internet/wireless network. ...

12/28/06 - 20060293103 - Participant interaction with entertainment in real and virtual environments
A system of interaction between an electronic theme park experience and live theme park interaction and activity earns rewards. The interaction permits for rewards earned in the electronic theme park experience to be redeemed in the live theme park experience and vice versa. The electronic theme park and live activity ...

12/21/06 - 20060287107 - Server and game system
A server is data-communicably connected to respective gaming machines and enables a mail transmission and reception among the gaming machines. Each of the gaming machines has an imaging unit that images a player and an input unit through which the player inputs his/her identification data item. The server has a ...

12/21/06 - 20060287106 - Collaborative online gaming system and method
A system, method, and computer program product for collaborative online gaming, including at least one of providing a central repository master browser system; providing an experience calibrated match-making service; providing a dynamic multiplayer server component auto deployment and aggregation system; providing a lobby centric simultaneous and collaborative client game play ...

12/21/06 - 20060287105 - Method and system for enhancing video games and video game systems
A system making use of video games and data communications external to video games is used to provide advertisements, prizes and other benefits to gamers. The prizes relate to either of real world products and services as well as content for use within the video game environment. During a video ...

12/21/06 - 20060287104 - System and method for providing a host console for replaying a previous hand of an electronic card game
A host console and method for use with an electronic card table is disclosed. The electronic card table has plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table and a game computer. The game computer administers the electronic card table and is coupled to the plurality ...

12/21/06 - 20060287103 - System and method for providing a host console for use with an electronic card game
A host console and method for use with an electronic card table is disclosed. The electronic card table has plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table and a game computer. The game computer administers the electronic card table and is coupled to the plurality ...

12/21/06 - 20060287102 - Administrator tool of an electronic gaming system and method of processing gaming profiles controlled by the system
An electronic gaming system has a plurality of tables each having a plurality of electronic player interaction areas (EPIA's) spaced preferably about a table periphery so that a gaming player locates oneself in front of a respective EPIA to play a game. A computer-based controller of the system assigns any ...

12/21/06 - 20060287101 - Host console of an electronic gaming system and method of moving a game controlled by the system
An electronic gaming system has a plurality of tables each having a plurality of electronic player interaction areas (EPIA's) spaced preferably about a table periphery so that a gaming player locates oneself in front of a respective EPIA to play a game. A controller of the system assigns any one ...

12/21/06 - 20060287100 - Game system and method of controlling game information
A game system reflects a plurality of subjective elements about players to a game. In the game system, evaluations to a player acquired by game apparatuses of other players relative to a plurality of evaluation items are acquired as the evaluation to the player, and each evaluation history of the ...

12/21/06 - 20060287099 - On-line gaming session and party management
A game hosting service manages game sessions and groups of players. The service creates, starts, and ends a game session. The service also manages the joining and deleting of players and groups of players both prior to and during game play. The service collects, stores, and optionally arbitrates statistics for ...

12/21/06 - 20060287098 - System and method for gaming-content configuration and management system
A configuration and management system monitors and controls one or more gaming devices in a gaming system on at least one gaming floor. The system includes one or more gaming devices in a gaming system, wherein the gaming devices are interconnected via a network; a processing and control system; and ...

12/21/06 - 20060287097 - Online, real-time game playing with serving of pages of information to a multitude of players
A central gaming server transmits game lobby pages to a multitude of distributed computing devices accessing a gaming website or websites over a network such as the Internet. To overcome scalability problems in keeping the lobby displays up-to-date and accurate in all the participating distributed workstations, particularly in a dynamic ...

12/21/06 - 20060287096 - Setting up on-line game sessions out of a game context
A service that provides for setting up game sessions for a plurality of game players. A number of game players that each have a computing device capable of playing a computer game are linked together by the service. The service allows a player to set up a common game session ...

12/21/06 - 20060287095 - Candle radio
Systems and methods for providing communications using the candle of a gaming machine are disclosed. A candle radio includes an antenna and transceiver within a housing, as well as one or more light sources and a mounting mechanism configured to mount the candle radio to a respective gaming machine or ...

12/21/06 - 20060287094 - Methods and systems for betting with pari-mutuel payouts
A server for facilitating real-time betting, wherein the server communicates with clients via a distributed computing network. The server includes a memory storing an operating system, an instruction set, event data related to a sporting event, gambler data related to gamblers participating in a competition based upon the sporting event ...

12/14/06 - 20060281555 - Computer networked game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry
A computer networked, multi-user game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry, as well as the award of prizes of immediate value to the winner is described. A game tournament is played on client computers operated by participating players. The games offered are games that involve elements ...

12/14/06 - 20060281554 - Method for fault and/or disaster tolerant cashless gaming
Methods and systems that enable cashless gaming dispense with the need to set up and operate a complex centrally controlled system or dispense with the need to distribute expensive smart cards. The patrons' gaming session meters (including, for example, a measure of winning and/or available credit) are distributed amongst an ...

12/14/06 - 20060281553 - Creation of game elements using location information
Methods, systems, and machine-readable mediums are disclosed for creating game elements using location information. In one embodiment, at least one-machine readable medium has instructions stored thereon, which, when executed by a machine cause the machine to implement a game, to obtain information about a location of the machine, and to ...

11/16/06 - 20060258463 - System and method for network interactive game match-up and server selection
A computer-based system and method of interactive game challenge and acceptance for finding an appropriate game server for one or more individuals to play on given skill level, latency and numerous other factors; setting up the game server with the proper parameters; connecting those individuals to that server; logging the ...

11/16/06 - 20060258462 - System and method of seamless game world based on server/client
The present invention provides a seamless game world system in the field of massively multiplayer online games, comprising a plurality of game servers and at least a client, each of the game servers being assigned to a zone in the game world divided into zones. The seamless game world comprises: ...

11/16/06 - 20060258461 - Detecting interaction with an online service
A system and method are directed towards detecting that a client is participating in an online service such as an online multiplayer game. A client probe module monitors an operating system process list to detect an executable file name, indicating that a client program is executing. The client probe evaluates ...

11/16/06 - 20060258460 - Enabling rent/buy redirection in invitation to an online service
A system and method are directed towards enabling a user to access a client service such as a client game program that interacts with an online service such as a multiplayer game. A client probe detects execution of the client service on a first client device, and sends an instant ...

11/09/06 - 20060252549 - Methods and apparatus for providing communications services at a gaming machine
In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing an auxiliary unit adapted to allow a gaming machine to be retrofitted to provide communications services; and (2) retrofitting a non-communications-enabled gaming machine with the auxiliary unit so that the non-communications enabled gaming machine is ...

11/09/06 - 20060252548 - Communication game system, game apparatus, server, storage medium storing a program, and game control method
A communication game system includes a plurality of game apparatuses which are able to wirelessly communicate with each other. Each of the game apparatus registers identifying information of an opponent obtained by a short-distance wireless communication or by user's input in a friend list. Thereafter, the game apparatus connects to ...

11/09/06 - 20060252547 - Large group interactions
A method of managing an on-going interactive event. The method includes transferring statements between participants over a computer network, during a live interactive event, analyzing, by a computer, at least some of the transferred statements, so as to generate feedback on said event and controlling the event responsive to the ...

11/09/06 - 20060252546 - Gaming apparatus and systems
Gaming apparatus 1 may include a number of player terminals 2, e.g. Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs), which may be networked with a central controller 3 for implementing a linked feature game. When a feature game triggers from a basic game, the player triggering the feature may compete for a prize ...

11/09/06 - 20060252545 - Games console adaptor unit
An adaptor is provided for a games console which allows users to gain access to interactive television services through the games console. The adaptor includes a television tuner for receiving broadcast television channels, a communications controller which controls communications between the adaptor and the games console and an interface for ...

11/02/06 - 20060247063 - Network game system
A game machine operable to execute a game program is communicatively connected to a center server. In the center server, a first transmitter transmits, to the game machine, first data indicating a settled play amount out of a played amount which is represented by either an accumulated number or time ...

11/02/06 - 20060247062 - Network game system
A game machine operable to execute a game program is communicatively connected to a center server. In the center server, a first transmitter transmits, to the game machine, first data indicating a settled play amount out of a played amount which is represented by either an accumulated number or time ...

11/02/06 - 20060247061 - Storage medium storing game program, game apparatus, communication game system and game control method
A communication game system includes a parent device and at least one child device. When a predetermined operational designation has been carried out with respect to an object at the child device, for example, the child device transmits to the parent device a request for permission to perform an action ...

11/02/06 - 20060247060 - Internet professional sports
A method providing an online virtual sport tournament system includes assigning virtual players to one skill level out of two or more skill levels based on the virtual player's performance in a qualifying event; obtaining confirmation that a virtual player is eligible to participate in the online virtual sport tournament ...

11/02/06 - 20060247059 - Game system, game apparatus, storage medium storing game program, and game controlling method
A game system includes a plurality of game apparatuses, and the respective game apparatuses are connected so as to make a communication with each other. A virtual space in a communication game comprises a plurality of scenes. Out of the game apparatuses participating in each scene, a parent device (scene ...

11/02/06 - 20060247058 - Method and system for scoring games played at home via use of a computer program or the internet
The present invention relates to a system of scoring games played at home via use of a computer program or the internet. This invention can be used to give people the ability to run organized, in home competition. It would also be able to provide this ability for players to ...

11/02/06 - 20060247057 - Logic interface engine system and method
A logic interface engine 10 is used as an interface between a command driven device and a logical communication channel. The logic interface engine 10 includes a logic controller 20, a command router 30, a message processor 40, and a transport layer 50. The logic controller includes a plurality of ...

11/02/06 - 20060247056 - Gaming system with associated commodities
This invention is a new business model and matchmaking system designed for consumers who play competitive video games (specifically online video games). Consumers must purchase a digital commodity in order to participate in the gaming marketplace. The commodity can be a character, a vehicle, or any digital entity that has ...

11/02/06 - 20060247055 - System and method for providing feedback on game players and enhancing social matchmaking
A service that receives feedback from players in a game playing service. The service provides an aggregation of the feedback so that a reputation score can be determined by various players in the system. The service takes into account direct feedback from other players about positive and negative experiences with ...

11/02/06 - 20060247054 - Generating unique virtual identifiers
A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, generate virtual user identifiers that represents users, where the virtual user identifiers are unique to their viewers. Further, virtual event identifiers that represent events are generated, where the virtual event identifiers are unique to their viewers. The virtual user ...

11/02/06 - 20060247053 - System, game server, terminal, and computer program product for link point scaling in a multiplayer location-aware game
A system for scaling a link point in a multiplayer location-aware game comprises a plurality of clients capable of executing a client-side game application and a network entity capable of communicating with the plurality of clients. The plurality of clients are capable of communicating across at least one network to ...

10/26/06 - 20060240894 - Online gaming method integrating information, prizes, and advertising from live events and from specific event centers
A computer-based method for serving an online game linked to concurrent operation of an event center. The online game is designed to generate game elements or characters configured based on characteristics or features of the event center. A schedule is determined for playing the online game, and the scheduled time ...

10/19/06 - 20060234796 - Device and method of termination for open-ended cooperative games
A self-contained apparatus for displaying poker tournament information, the apparatus having an operator-input interface, control circuitry and a display. The operator-input interface is dedicated to receiving input relating to the poker tournament from a human operator. The control circuitry is coupled to receive the input relating to the poker tournament ...

10/19/06 - 20060234795 - System for secure transfer of online privileges
Methods and apparatus for transferring privileges in a computer system. In one implementation, a system for transferring online privileges includes: a game server having a network connection and storing data providing an online game and game environment; a game database connected to said game server, said game database storing data ...

09/28/06 - 20060217202 - Hiearchical multi-tiered system for gaming related communications
A system, apparatus and method for gaming-related communications in a hierarchical multi-tiered system are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes transmitting a master configuration from a central operations of a hierarchical multi-tiered system to a local gaming site having one or more gaming components. The method also includes ...

09/28/06 - 20060217201 - Handling of players and objects in massive multi-player on-line games
The disclosed massive multi-player on-line gaming environment and method eliminate the coordination and synchronization problems between servers by assigning each game user to a specific client proxy server for game duration and utilizing a space information distribution center to indicate client specific changes in game space. Such configuration eliminates the ...

09/14/06 - 20060205512 - Game system
A game device totals the circumstances of competition between users in each phase, and obtains the number of competitions being held in the phase. When the number of competitions obtained is smaller than the number of competitions which can be processed at once by the game device, the game device ...

09/14/06 - 20060205511 - Remote game processing
Techniques and systems for remote gaming are presented. Gaming applications reside and process on portable gaming cards and the portable gaming cards are remote from the gaming terminal. Moreover, the portable gaming cards are interfaced to a gaming system processor, which facilitates the processing of the gaming applications. Interactions with ...

09/07/06 - 20060199644 - Competitive game system, method, apparatus and program which can be played via network
A competitive game method which can be executed via a network is achieved irrespective of the type of the game. Terminal devices receive personal data from a center server, and respectively determine whether it will become a master terminal device in an initial game progress unit based on master determination ...

08/31/06 - 20060194632 - Computerized method and system for generating a gaming experience in a networked environment
Methods and systems for generating a gaming experience, e.g., an immersive gaming experience, in a networked environment are provided. Gaming experiences generated according to the methods provided herein transform a localized, networked environment into a “virtual game space”, thereby encouraging group and/or team play. Comprehensive assessments about nearby and/or common ...

08/24/06 - 20060189391 - Gaming machine system and method
A gaming machine system and associated method are provided involving a plurality of networked gaming machines. Each of the networked gaming machines is equipped with a display and/or a speaker for providing output, and a camera and/or a microphone for receiving input. In use, the communication devices are capable of ...

08/24/06 - 20060189390 - Shared transport medium system and method for use within a casino or gambling environment
A gaming system and associated method are provided including at least one electronic gaming machine, and an apparatus selected from the group consisting of a data collection unit and a back-end server. Further included is a transport medium for providing communication between the at least one electronic gaming machine and ...

08/24/06 - 20060189389 - System and method for allowing multiple participants to compete in an individual sport in real-time and non real-time
In at least one embodiment, the invention includes a method for allowing players to compete over a computer network in non-real time by using performances involving a individual sport, comprising: scheduling at least two performances involving the individual sport, collecting data from the at least two performances wherein the collected ...

08/24/06 - 20060189388 - Method and apparatus for rf transmitter layout in a gaming hall
A method of administering a game in a wireless embodiment utilizing multiple transmitters connected to a game server and base station controller is disclosed. The method comprises generating game state data describing game state in a bingo game; passing the game state data to each transmitter in a plurality of ...

08/17/06 - 20060183551 - Method for online advertising and gamming
A method for Internet advertising and gamming that encourages the player to click through several sponsor website link and therefore present a much more efficient method than those in practice at the present time. ...

08/17/06 - 20060183550 - Information transfer to gaming machines
A gaming machine requests a download from peer gaming machines in a peer to peer gaming machine network. Responses from gaming machines in the peer to peer gaming machine network are evaluated by the requesting gaming machine, and a peer gaming machine is selected as a function of connectivity. The ...

08/17/06 - 20060183549 - Codeword matching game using a mass media network
The home viewing audience of a program that is broadcast over a television or other mass media network plays a game by matching events on the program or its commercials with a personal telephone number or similar personal codeword. In one version, the organizers distribute a code table listing events ...

08/17/06 - 20060183548 - System and method for predicting performance of fantasy athletes
Disclosed is a system and method for predicting game play performance of a number of sports team players selected for fantasy game play where a winner of the fantasy game play is determined by a fantasy points value. The system includes a remote user device including a display, and a ...

08/10/06 - 20060178218 - Virtual world escrow user interface
In one aspect, a method related to conducting virtual world transactions. In addition to the foregoing, other method and system and program product aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present application. ...

08/10/06 - 20060178217 - Risk mitigation in a virtual world
Embodiments include an apparatus, device, system, computer-program product, and method. In an embodiment, a system includes a computer-simulated environment wherein a participant is able to take part. The system also includes a risk management element of the computer-simulated environment, and a computer storage medium operable to save a record of ...

08/10/06 - 20060178216 - Multi-session user launching and invitation system and method
A system, apparatus and method for enabling users to launch and invite users to join multi-user sessions, such as multi player game sessions, via Instant Messages are described herein. ...

08/03/06 - 20060172804 - Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices
A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the ...

08/03/06 - 20060172803 - Method and apparatus for conducting event betting
The field of the invention relates generally to sports and event betting, and more specifically to the use of the Internet in land-based casino sports and event betting. A bettor signs onto an Internet website to find what bets are being accepted and the bettor then places and registers a ...

07/27/06 - 20060166743 - Game system, typing game apparatus and server
A game system includes: a typing game apparatus; and a server, wherein: the server includes: a server communication unit for communicating with the typing game apparatus; a clock unit for clocking the time and date; a storage unit for storing game data with a definite usable term for use in ...

07/27/06 - 20060166742 - Method for advertisement service provider wholesaling
A method for managing advertising content delivery in a gaming environment includes associating a plurality of advertising spots of an advertising enabled game with a first advertising service provider (ADSP). In particular, the first ADSP is in communication with a communications network, such as for instance a wide area network. ...

07/27/06 - 20060166741 - System for communicating with a player
Embodiments of the invention include a vertical player interface device with player tracking functionality and methods for retrofitting existing electronic gaming machines with vertical player interfaces and tracking devices. The player interface facilitates player interaction with the gaming network to enable information exchange, cashless gaming, player tracking, bonusing, and casino ...

07/20/06 - 20060160625 - Wagering game with alternating picks
Method and system are disclosed for conducting a wagering game having increased excitement and enjoyment over existing wagering games. The method and system involve a bank of wagering game terminals connected to a bank controller. Each wagering game terminal allows players to play a basic wagering game that is independent ...

07/20/06 - 20060160624 - System and method of a gaming machine with special bonus attraction
The present invention includes a first game of chance, or base (primary) game, with a particular result or outcome that provides the player with the opportunity to play a second game, or bonus game. The bonus game is not played on the same gaming machine as the base game, but ...

07/20/06 - 20060160623 - Method for implementing game function in mobile terminal
A method and apparatus for implementing a multi-user game function on a plurality of mobile terminals equipped with a LAN module. The method includes the steps of detecting when a key for playing a multi-user game using a LAN is pressed and in response, setting a connection between the plurality ...

07/20/06 - 20060160622 - Downloading in the background
Software is download to a gaming device as a background operation while the gaming application runs in the foreground. An authorization operation may be completed before the download operation to prevent unauthorized installation of software. New games, software updates, and advertising content can be downloaded to the gaming machine in ...

07/20/06 - 20060160621 - Server based meter model softcount and audit processing for gaming machines
Systems and methods for metering accounting activities on gaming machines are disclosed. Remote metering can be had for a gaming machine having a master gaming controller, an external cabinet housing a display device and one or more acceptors, dedicated meters, and communication paths between the master gaming controller and display ...

07/20/06 - 20060160620 - Persistent themed bonus awards for gaming machines
Systems and methods for awarding bonuses associated with gaming machines are disclosed. A bonus system host generates and transmits bonus event information to a gaming machine for display. The bonus system can be associated with a player tracking network including a remote player tracking host and a player tracking device ...

07/13/06 - 20060154729 - Play per view
A disclosed gaming machine provides a gaming machine with devices able to output entertainment content (e.g. movies, TV programming, audio programs and advertising) from entertainment content sources located within the gaming machine or outside of the gaming machine. A player utilizing the gaming machine may access, independently of game play, ...

07/13/06 - 20060154728 - Game apparatus and method
A method and device for playing a game is disclosed. The game includes the steps of providing prizes, providing play advancement means between a group of players playing the game, and sequentially transferring the play advancement means from one player to the next, subject to any random event indicator indicating ...

07/13/06 - 20060154727 - Data based awards for an electronic gaming device
A electronic gaming device that distributes data based awards has been developed. The gaming device includes an outcome processor that determines certain machine events and an award delivery device that delivers data based awards in response to the machine events. ...

07/06/06 - 20060148568 - Device and method for wirelessly accessing game media
A video game system (100) includes one or more game carousels (101), one or more physical game media (118), and one or more game consoles (112). The game carousel (101) is capable of holding one or more game media (118). The game console (112) wirelessly requests, from the game carousel ...

07/06/06 - 20060148567 - Computer networked game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry
A computer networked, multi-user game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry, as well as the award of prizes of immediate value to the winner is described. A game tournament is hosted by a game server computer coupled to client computers operated by participating players. The games ...

07/06/06 - 20060148566 - Method and apparatus of an extended cell-a-lot sales lead enhancement and customer loyalty system
Cell-A-Lot™ system architecture (ref 1) is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 through FIG. 6 shows steps of identification of a flower shop within a zip code and what types of flowers are available in a particular store, providing visual imaging, pricing information etc. Similar features are also available via ...

06/29/06 - 20060142087 - System and method for network-loading game data
A system and method for network-loading game data includes a server and a client. The server includes a databank for storing game data. The client includes a game engine; a search module to search corresponding game data from the databank according to control commands generated by the game engine; and ...

06/29/06 - 20060142086 - Progressive service in a service-oriented gaming network environment
A gaming services framework comprises a set of services, protocols, XML schemas, and methods for providing gaming system functionality in a distributed, network based architecture that includes gaming machines and servers. Systems and methods provide a service-oriented framework for gaming and property management based upon internetworking technology and web services ...

06/29/06 - 20060142085 - Method and apparatus for providing on-line game
Method and apparatus for providing on-line games, wherein multiple users can play games by each manipulating their own characters in an on-line virtual world, enables users who belong to independent servers to enjoy games together. The system for providing on-line games comprises a client portion, an on-line game server portion, ...

06/22/06 - 20060135264 - Social matching of game players on-line
A social matchmaking service selects matches of on-line game players based on personal/social characteristics of the players. The social matching service evaluates several criteria to obtain a list of available, socially compatible, game sessions. Criteria about the player include a player's friends, positive feedback about the player, negative feedback about ...

06/22/06 - 20060135263 - Multiplayer game method and system
A method of implementing a multiplayer game is described which includes the steps of: the playing of a standalone game by two or more users on two or more respective wireless devices; the conclusion of each game producing resources; each device transferring it's respective resources to the server; each user ...

06/22/06 - 20060135262 - Video gaming device and communications system
A video gaming device includes a game computer which is connected to a central computer and a plurality of player stations connected to the game computer. Connection of the player stations may be effected using an interface device which includes at least one serial port which has a transmit line ...

06/22/06 - 20060135261 - System, game server, terminal, and method for clan presence in a multiplayer game
A system, game server, terminal, and method allow a player of a multiplayer game to quickly determine the presence status of the player's online gaming clan without determining the status of each clan member individually. The system determines the presence status of a clan based on the presence status of ...

06/22/06 - 20060135260 - System and method for gaming transactions
A method and system is provided to tie role-driven gaming purchases to executable transactions during a game so that on-line or related gaming systems create economic value inside the game itself. Players may control characters within a game which uses money to exchange goods or services to reach a goal, ...

06/22/06 - 20060135259 - System, game server, terminal, and method for game event notification in a multiplayer game
A system, game server, terminal, and method provide a player of a multiplayer game with notification of events while disconnected from the game. The system maintains a minimal communication connection to the game, thereby reducing communication costs and power consumption. The system is able to provide notification to the player ...

06/22/06 - 20060135258 - System, network entity, client and method for facilitating fairness in a multiplayer game
A system for facilitating fairness in a multiplayer game includes a network entity (e.g., game server) capable of operating a game application that can operate a multiplayer game. A plurality of clients is associated with a network latency, and can communicate with the network entity across at least one network. ...

06/15/06 - 20060128472 - System and method of data handling for table games
A table game system is provided. The table game system includes a position system that generates position data, such as the positions of one or more players and the value of cards, dice, roulette wheels, or other game table positions. A wager system generates wager data, such as the wager ...

06/15/06 - 20060128471 - Video game feedback system and method
In order to track the behaviour of a gamer with a virtual environment of a video game, the virtual environment is provided with a set of predetermined objectives. The completion of the predetermined objectives is monitored and recorded. This information is then provided to a game developer. In addition, comparing ...

06/15/06 - 20060128470 - System and method for managing advertising content delivery in a gaming environment supporting aggregated demographics serving and reporting
A method of in game advertising wherein in game advertising spots are registered from different video games having similar demographic characteristics. The in game advertising spots are then grouped together into an aggregated community of advertising spots. An advertising campaign then delivers advertising content to the group of advertising spots ...

06/15/06 - 20060128469 - Online video game advertising system and method supporting multiplayer ads
In a video game session supporting a set of gamers participating in the game from a variety of different locations, an opportunity to provide an advertisement is presented. The content of the advertisement is chosen based upon specific criteria such as data relating to one of the gamers, for example, ...

06/08/06 - 20060121990 - System and method for social matching of game players on-line
A matchmaking service that selects matches based on personal/social characteristics as well as skill and experience. The service takes into account direct feedback from other players about positive and negative experiences with a particular player and expectations about appropriate conduct and type of game being played before a player joins ...

06/08/06 - 20060121989 - System and method for configuring game data about players
Information is shared among users in a system by the use of a service. The service receives information from at least two different game applications that each have a configuration file (defined with a common schema) that defines information from the game application to share with a service. An intermediary ...

06/08/06 - 20060121988 - Tool for real-time graphical exploration of interconnected friends and groups
The present invention is direct to a Live Network Explorer (LNE) which allows users to graphically navigate through a web of interconnected friends on a gaming console. The LNE provides a real-time graphical representation of friend-of-friend relationships, with the currently-viewed user as a visual node in the screen center. The ...

06/08/06 - 20060121987 - User-centric method of aggregating information sources to reinforce digital identity
Systems and methods for providing a digital identity or profile in a gaming console that communicates to a remote service. A “Gamer Profile” is created that serves as a building block for services and applications that aim to create a social community of gamers and grow relationships among players. In ...

06/01/06 - 20060116207 - Electronic gaming system
An electronic gaming machine system comprises a plurality of electronic gaming machines interconnected in a network configuration, to a central gaming system computer for monitoring the electronic gaming machines, and a plurality of player interface modules physically proximate to the electronic gaming machines. The player interface modules are communicatively coupled ...

06/01/06 - 20060116206 - Game device and game progressing method using the same
A game machine 1 is provided with progress state controlling means 21 for storing and controlling a state of a progress of a story in a game for each player, player identification means 15 for identifying the player on the basis of an origin of a received mail received through ...

05/25/06 - 20060111189 - Systems and methods for performing online in-game inquiries
Systems and methods for performing online in-game inquires are disclosed. In one embodiment, a consumer-based inquiry may be presented to a player using a variety of inquiry interfaces while the player is participating in an online game. In another embodiment, new players may be given the option of responding to ...

05/25/06 - 20060111188 - Systems and methods for accessing online content during online gaming
Systems and methods for accessing online content during online gaming are disclosed. In one embodiment, online gamers are able to access available online music content while in-game. Player-selected music content may be played and incorporated directly into the online RPG/MMORPG gaming experience. Players desiring to access additional music content to ...

05/18/06 - 20060105841 - Dynamic advertising system for interactive games
The invention is a system for displaying objects within an interactive game program, in which, the objects can be added during the game program creation and afterwards. Additionally, a component within the game program itself updates these objects and communicates with a centralized server that manages and controls the objects ...

05/18/06 - 20060105840 - Casino games based on financial market activity
The present invention is directed to a method for conducting a game in which a plurality of players bet. A set of rules is established for the game. The rules define a winner based on at least one financial market data value that fluctuates based on market activity in a ...

05/18/06 - 20060105839 - Casino game based on financial market activity
The present invention is directed to a method used by a casino for conducting a casino game in which a plurality of players bet against each other. A set of rules is established for the game. The rules define a winner based on at least one financial market data value ...

05/11/06 - 20060100020 - Network game system
In a network game in which a plurality of game terminal devices are connected via a server, a RPG game is played by a team formed by game program characters operated by the respective game terminals. If there is a player at a game terminal who wishes to depart from ...

05/11/06 - 20060100019 - Wagering game with unilateral player selection for developing a group
A wagering game system includes a service for conducting a group-wagering game for a group of players under the control of a gaming control system and a plurality of gaming terminals, each gaming terminal connected to the service and being configured to conduct a group-wagering game in combination with the ...

05/11/06 - 20060100018 - System and method for toy adoption and marketing
An Entertainment System in combination with a commercially purchased toy, wherein the system allows a toy user to register the toy online using a registration code, allowing the user access to various entertainment activities and scenarios in a “virtual world” including a virtual representation of the toy, via a computer ...

05/11/06 - 20060100017 - Multi-station gaming system and method
Gaming methods, apparatus, and program products prompt players to move between different gaming machines or player stations (103) included in a gaming system (100). One preferred method includes receiving a player input at a first player station (103) in a network gaming system (100). Upon receiving the player input at ...

05/04/06 - 20060094509 - Central determination gaming system with a central controller providing a game outcome and a gaming terminal determining a presentation of the provided game outcome
A central determination gaming system with a central controller providing a game outcome to an individual gaming terminal and the gaming terminal determining the presentation of the provided game outcome. In one embodiment of the present invention, a gaming terminal receives a predetermined game outcome from a central controller. The ...

05/04/06 - 20060094508 - Gaming system customer service techniques
A gaming system (100) includes gaming locations (102, 104, 106) that each comprise an interactive communication unit (119), including a display 118 visible from the gaming location. A network (126) is arranged to transmit data between the communication units. A touch screen liquid crystal display (118) unrelated to the operation ...

05/04/06 - 20060094507 - Gaming system and gaming machine
A slot-gaming system includes a management machine and gaming machines connected to the management machine executing a base game depending on a gaming value credited by a player. The gaming machine transmits a collected gaming value, which is a part of the gaming value credited by the player, to the ...

05/04/06 - 20060094506 - Determining odds of a possible outcome of an event which occurs during a contest
A method of determining odds of a possible outcome of an event which occurs during a contest is disclosed. The contest may be a sporting contest such as a football game. The method includes accepting a set of one or more current parameter values (such as score or field position) ...

04/27/06 - 20060089200 - Systems and methods for processing game metrics from handheld computing devices
A system for processing game metrics includes a handheld computing device and a game metric server. The handheld computing device captures the game metrics for a game and transfers the game metrics. The game metric server receives the game metrics from the handheld computing device via a computer system and ...

04/27/06 - 20060089199 - Method and apparatus for interactive real time distributed gaming
The present invention relates to a method for playing an interactive real time distributed game including receiving at a scoring database a next play prediction for a sporting event from a remote terminal, determining an actual play outcome for the sporting event, transmitting an actual play outcome representation to the ...

04/20/06 - 20060084506 - Multi-player platforms for three card poker and variants thereof
A multi-player platform that provides multiple player positions for live players to engage in an interactive wagering game with a virtual dealer and virtual cards comprising at least two player positions that enable live players to place wagers on the game, a display system for showing a virtual dealer, a ...

04/20/06 - 20060084505 - Multi-player platforms for special multiplier bonus game in pai gow poker variant
A multi-player platform that provides multiple player positions for live players to engage in an interactive wagering game with a virtual dealer and virtual cards comprising at least two player positions that enable live players to place wagers on the game. The game comprises the steps of: placing a wager ...

04/13/06 - 20060079332 - System, methodology, and computer program product for gathering game data
An system, methodology and computer program product for gathering game data pertaining to players, teams, and leagues, so that the players, teams, league, and league administrators have access to the game data. A touch screen computer terminal is provided at the sports venue and it is in communication with a ...

04/13/06 - 20060079331 - Electronic gaming environment with display of multiple instances of single-player games
A multiplayer gaming system facilitates play of a single-player game having a plurality of possible results. The system includes a gaming server communicable with the workstation. The server is operable to transmit data to the workstation comprising the outcome of multiple instances of a single-player game, including the game being ...

04/13/06 - 20060079330 - Method and apparatus utilizing dynamic visual characters to address communications
A communication device provides voice communications addressed to destinations corresponding to relevant characters in a game (117) in play. The communication device (101) provides, for example, a transmitter (105) for transmitting calls when operably connected to a dispatch network (111), and a processor (107). The processor is configured to facilitate ...

04/06/06 - 20060073897 - Wagering game with group jackpot
System and method are disclosed for conducting a wagering game having increased excitement and enjoyment. The method/system of the invention involves a bank of wagering game terminals connected to a bank server. In addition to a basic wagering game, the wagering game terminals allow players to play a bonus game ...

04/06/06 - 20060073896 - Game planet, llc
Game Planet, LLC is a store that will allow people to play the home video game consoles such as, Playstation 2, X-Box, and Game Cube in a public forum. The store will create a themed environment for players to hold tournaments, play games networking online with others across the world, ...

03/30/06 - 20060068920 - Gaming machines and systems having peripheral code downloading capabilities
Methods and apparatus for downloading peripheral control code to a peripheral of a gaming device are disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes the steps of providing a peripheral controller adapted to control the peripheral device and a programmable memory associated with the controller, providing a signal for causing control ...

03/30/06 - 20060068919 - Method and apparatus for playing video and casino games with a television remote control
A method and apparatus to facilitate access to web content including video games, shopping, multimedia and portal content. Services to facilitate the navigation and access of content include providing access to a set of video and casino games. A system to allow one or more users to play the games ...

03/30/06 - 20060068918 - Gaming machine, gaming system and storage medium therefor
There are provided a gaming machine, a storage medium, and a holding body which can arouse a player's desire for collecting the storage medium, enable a continuing game and relieve the player of carrying or saving data. The gaming machine is capable of performing the game by utilizing a storage ...

03/30/06 - 20060068917 - System, method and handheld controller for multi-player gaming
Embodiments of the invention relate to systems and methods for multi-player gaming. Some embodiments relate to systems having an improved communications infrastructure and improved handheld game controllers, while other embodiments relate to improvements in handling large numbers of players in the multi-player game when played in a game arena with ...

03/30/06 - 20060068916 - Gaming server and gaming system
A gaming server which is connected to a gaming machine on which a game is played which uses an image of a gaming object based on gaming object data showing a figure or other object appearing in a game. The gaming server loads, out of the gaming object data items ...

03/30/06 - 20060068915 - Gaming server and gaming system
A gaming server and a gaming system which provides a player with the fascinating aspect of a game, while preventing inappropriate alteration of the gaming object data, and in which the advantage of the player who can use the gaming object data can be carried on to another player. Specifically, ...

03/30/06 - 20060068914 - Mobile gaming system and method
A method of gaming in a mobile casino supervised from a supervisory location includes collecting data from the mobile casino and sending the data to the supervisory location. The data collected may include payoff information, gaming revenue information, video surveillance information, or geographic position information. The method may also include ...

03/30/06 - 20060068913 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating game play and generating an authenticatable audit-trail
A remote gaming system whereby a player can gamble against a wagering establishment or state-run lottery from a remote location on a personal computer or portable computer device where it is unnecessary to establish an on-line connection with a host computer associated with the wagering establishment, the gaming computer having ...

03/30/06 - 20060068912 - Method of conducting a network virtual software game
Disclosed provides a method of conducting a network virtual software game. First, a network terminal collects user's data and transfers the user's data to a server. The server verifies the user's data. The server then looks up and displays the parameter data of the online software game machine. The network ...

03/23/06 - 20060063594 - Methods and apparatus for negotiating communications within a gaming network
A gaming system may include a gaming security arbiter, and first and second network gaming devices, each including a processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor. The arbiter controller may be programmed to receive a request from the first network gaming device for a communication session between the ...

03/23/06 - 20060063593 - System for playing a game
A system for playing a zero-sum game includes a gaming server operable under program control to regulate the progress one or more instances of the zero-sum game such as multiplayer poker, and a number of portal websites on the World Wide Web of the Internet. The gaming server is also ...

03/16/06 - 20060058103 - Online gaming spectator system
During an online event, a spectator process monitors a state of the event, updating a spectator model, so that spectator data streams can be generated and provided to spectators. The spectator data streams can be formatted and provided with content appropriate for use by different types of spectator devices used ...

03/09/06 - 20060052169 - Entertainment monitoring system and method
An entertainment monitoring system for the gaming industry is disclosed to provide real-time multi-site, slot accounting, player tracking, cage credit and vault, sports book data collection, and table game accounting. The system is operable on a computer network and is capable of displaying data in a plurality of different display ...

03/09/06 - 20060052168 - System method and platform for online gaming
A monetary or non-monetary online gaming platform, for enabling online games, gambling, events: activities and/or entertainment, comprising a transaction server, database may be associate with a plurality of event generators. The transaction server may simultaneously receive information from a plurality of event generators, thereby enabling players to simultaneous monitoring multiple ...

03/02/06 - 20060046854 - Method and apparatus for developing an electronic game using automatic user feedback
A method which enables game developers to capture user actions and to automatically solicit user feedback as game events occur, so that game developers can then use this data to “tune” the game to improve a user's experience is disclosed herein. To develop game data, function calls and user inputs ...

03/02/06 - 20060046853 - Off-site casino play
The system enables an off-site player having a key-card or other credit medium to enjoy quality play at any game within the casino complex, at any time, and from any location. The system enables the off-site player to select any player in the casino and wager on the outcome of ...

03/02/06 - 20060046852 - Wide area gaming system
A gaming network is comprised of a central gaming system and at least one gaming device to communicate with the gaming system using a wireless, packet-switched communications link. The gaming device has a communications to allow the device to communicate with a network, a processor to allow the device to ...

03/02/06 - 20060046851 - Remote gaming and projection
Remote gaming and/or projection are provided. A first device includes a gaming system or presentations associated with its display. The features of the gaming system are accessed over a network and images associated with accessed features and/or associated with presentations of a host's display are then projected onto a client's ...

02/23/06 - 20060040745 - Method for downloading data to gaming devices
Memories coupled to a gaming terminal, are reprogrammed by a method and apparatus which includes identification, negotiation, downloading and verification information from an external information source to a gaming terminal. Hardware devices are used to identify gaming terminals or components. ...

02/23/06 - 20060040744 - Device for accessing an environment for multi-user interaction
A device for accessing an environment for multi-user interaction, comprising: a receiver for receiving an identifier associated with a first user when the first user enters the environment; a controller for checking the received identifier against a database including a plurality of different identifiers; and means for providing an alert ...

02/23/06 - 20060040743 - Wide area bonusing systems
The present invention provides a novel bonusing system implemented on gaming machines and associated network devices on a network. According to some implementations, a central system qualifies or eliminates sites and/or types of gaming devices for participation based on criteria such as contribution level, games available, date range, location, device ...

02/23/06 - 20060040742 - Methods, systems, and computer program products for coordinating peer-to-peer communication sessions across a communication network by uploading a coordination module to a hosting server
A communication network includes a hosting server and a plurality of data processing systems and is operated by uploading a coordination module from one of the plurality of data processing systems to the hosting server. The game hosting server coordinates peer-to-peer communication sessions among a plurality of users associated with ...

02/16/06 - 20060035713 - Gaming machine update and mass storage management
Different mechanisms are provided to enable a gaming machine to download files/images, move/copy the files/images from one folder to another without breaking authentication, and resume interrupted file manipulation operations such as move/copy operations and/or download operations which have been interrupted by a power hit. In this way, the technique of ...

02/16/06 - 20060035712 - System and method for placing a wager on events
A system and method for placing a wager on events is disclosed. The system includes a web server connected to the Internet, a database in communication with the web server storing codes corresponding to at least one criterion associated with an event for an interactive voice response (IVR) system and ...

02/16/06 - 20060035711 - Multi feature entertainment system with built in biometric feature with digital resolution video card network thereof
The present invention relates to a video gaming console, having capabilities to play digital resolution video cards containing either games or movie data. This device can project a image on a users TV, monitor, or controller through wireless application. A signal is sent from the console to a adapter attached ...

02/09/06 - 20060030409 - Data management device within an electronic gaming device and a method for monitoring electronic gaming devices
An electronic gaming system comprises a plurality of gaming devices (100a-100n) including respective data management devices (101a-101n) having a processor unit (102) for processing gaming data in the respective electronic gaming device (100a-100n) in response to a gaming sequence being performed using the electronic gaming device, a memory unit (103) ...

02/09/06 - 20060030408 - Game play with mobile communications device synchronization
A mobile communications device including a transceiver; a system for playing a game; and a system for downloading game status information through the transceiver and a mobile communications system, and for playing the game based, at least partially, on the downloaded game status information. A method of playing a video ...

02/09/06 - 20060030407 - Multiple player real-time on-line sports competition system
A system for providing on-line sport competition in real-time. A server computer executes game playing software which is connected via a network to a plurality of player client computers. Hardware accessories at the player's locating permit the entry of real-time playing data such as driving conditions in a race game, ...

02/02/06 - 20060025222 - Gaming machine, service providing system, server and mobile device
A gaming machine is disclosed having a lottery device for performing the lottery to determine whether to afford a premium to a player, and a code information display device displaying code information which is coded based on coding lottery outcome data related to an outcome of the lotteries so that ...

02/02/06 - 20060025221 - Networked gaming systems and methods
A novel networked game, such as poker, having one or more jackpots, includes a lobby screen display from which a player can request to be seated at one or more of a plurality of virtual game tables which are identified as jackpot game tables. Playing cards are electronically dealt to ...

02/02/06 - 20060025220 - User interface for multi-sensory emoticons in a communication system
Methods and systems for providing dynamic emoticons during chat sessions across game consoles are disclosed. A dynamic emoticon may include haptic, visual, and/or auditory components. Each component may have an associated intensity level, e.g., based on a pressure with which a user of the game console presses a controller button ...

02/02/06 - 20060025219 - Method and apparatus for customer service and relationship management of junkets players in the gaming industry
The invention comprises a method and apparatus for providing a game of chance player (casino player) customer relationship management system for players serviced within a business that are being provided to a casino establishment by an independent broker (called an independent representative or junket) service. ...

01/26/06 - 20060019751 - Media enhanced gaming system
An integrated group of systems, processes, and controls that enable real-time/near real-time media (video and audio) enhancement and capabilities in a gaming environment. Media from a variety of sources may be streamed or pushed to either individual gaming terminal devices, a group of these devices, or an entire network of ...

01/26/06 - 20060019750 - Dynamic configuration of gaming system
A gaming system comprises a plurality of common objects, a plurality of application objects, and a central system. The common objects are shared by a plurality of applications and include gaming devices and games. Each gaming device includes at least one of the games. The application objects are used in ...

01/26/06 - 20060019749 - Secure server-based gaming platform
A secure gaming system or platform. Client monitors accept user input and displaying game status and outcomes. No game processing or decisions occur at the client monitors. A game server is coupled to and remote from the client monitors, and comprises a processor for executing game programs based on user ...

01/19/06 - 20060014585 - Dynamic insertion of personalized content in online game scenes
Apparatus, systems and methods for the dynamic insertion of personalized content in online game scenes are disclosed. In one implementation, a content engine may swap a dynamic media object received from a game server for a static media object at least partly in response to a time stamp associated with ...

01/12/06 - 20060009289 - Car-based entertainment system with video gaming
A car area network is disposed in a car to enable communications between various devices in the car. An existing consumer electronics device (CED) coupled to the car area network (CAN) performs an existing consumer electronics device function. That existing (CED) is adapted to control various devices coupled to the ...

01/05/06 - 20060003841 - Game system, server and game control method
A game system which provides a game system which can rouse competitive spirits of players and create strategic characteristics to the way of carrying out a game. Specifically, the present invention provides a game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected to a server via communication lines, ...

12/29/05 - 20050288103 - Online game irregularity detection method
In an online game irregularity detection method conducted in an online game system in that a plurality of clients are connected to a game server through a network, a play log showing an execution state of an online game is acquired from a client being a verification target in the ...

12/29/05 - 20050288102 - Method of enabling electronic devices to play an online game at the same time
The present invention is to provide a method of enabling a plurality of electronic devices to play an online game at the same time, which is implemented in a server and a plurality of electronic devices at a remote end of a network. Each of the electronic devices comprises a ...

12/22/05 - 20050282639 - Wireless communication game system
A wireless communication game system includes a plurality of mobile game apparatuses, which function as a parent device or a child device and are capable of making a communication with each other, and broadcasts from the parent device a parent device packet including a parent device PID, a user name ...

12/22/05 - 20050282638 - Dynamic player notices for operational changes in gaming machines
A gaming terminal data repository (GTDR) for storing game software components and transaction information for gaming machine and gaming terminals is disclosed. A system database is partitioned according to different gaming entities allowing game software component configurations of particular gaming terminals to be easily analyzed and modified. Game software components ...

12/22/05 - 20050282637 - Universal peer-to-peer game download
A universal peer-to-peer game download for future proof gaming machines and legacy gaming machines, not requiring a central server for downloading. A peer-to-peer network of gaming machines includes a network; a first gaming machine including a first locked enclosure, a first computing device disposed within the first locked enclosure for ...

12/22/05 - 20050282636 - Gaming on demand system and methodology
A system and method for gaming on demand in real time via a computer network indexes game segments and prioritizes segments of a game to be downloaded, such that segments of a game needed immediately to play at a current level are downloaded, and then portions which correspond to levels ...

12/22/05 - 20050282635 - Game system, game system control method, and program
A network game system capable of representing a sense of the existence of players other than the immediate contest opponent, with a light communication load. In a game system for serving multiple contest games, a game server (12) used together with multiple game terminals includes a contest pairing determination part ...

12/15/05 - 20050277474 - System and method for providing a game of chance via a client device
A method and apparatus that collects demographics from contestants using ubiquitous Internet devices or a new slot machine on a casino floor. Contestants are given the opportunity to earn points that they can redeem for various prizes that are of interest to them. A plurality of prizes can be selected ...

12/15/05 - 20050277473 - System and method for associating products that are potential prizes with a game of chance
A method and apparatus that collects demographics from contestants using ubiquitous Internet devices or a new slot machine on a casino floor. Contestants are given the opportunity to earn points that they can redeem for various prizes that are of interest to them. A plurality of prizes can be selected ...

12/15/05 - 20050277472 - Game server system and method for generating revenue therewith
The present invention provides a system and method for generating revenue to a game provider from users using a gaming system. Games are provided to users by the game provider and played over the Internet or a mobile network. The system and method includes providing Internet or wireless services to ...

12/08/05 - 20050272505 - Game proceeding synchronization system and program
A game proceeding synchronization system develops a common game synchronized in a plurality of terminal devices and can display at least one of the common display in the display screen of the terminal device and the display related to the common display. It is preferable that while the display screen ...

12/01/05 - 20050266926 - Method and apparatus for executing event driven simulations
A system that includes an object store layer configured to store a plurality of objects, wherein each of the plurality of objects comprises a method, a communication layer configured to receive an event from a user and generate a task based on the event, and a simulation layer configured to ...

12/01/05 - 20050266925 - System and method for an online duel game
A network system and network method perform a pyramid tournament duel game, such as a Rock-Paper-Scissors duel game, between at least two participants online a network for data- and telecommunication such as the Internet. Network software is used for performing the online game and a readable storage medium stores the ...

11/24/05 - 20050261063 - Global content management over network for gaming machine
A content manager feature includes global controls, e.g., volume and display contrast across the entire floor. The program shows prompts including configuring graphical screens with a system variable laid over the display such as player-preferred name. The content manager, the calendar, and anything else appearing on the touch screen are ...

11/24/05 - 20050261062 - Systems and methods for delivering content over a network
A content delivery system that uses a graphical user interface and host avatar to introduce users to and allow them to select from available content. A game delivery system that uses emulators to execute software written to run on a plurality of game platforms. The systems include a scalable, dynamic ...

11/17/05 - 20050255922 - Player tracking interfaces and services on a gaming machine
A disclosed a player tracking unit provides a touch screen display with a touch screen controller integrated into the touch screen sensor assembly. Game service interfaces may be presented on the touch screen display that allow a user to obtain one or more game services. With the touch screen sensor, ...

11/10/05 - 20050250581 - Gaming machine with a feedback control loop to ensure random selections
The invention relates generally to wagering games and, more particularly, to a gaming machine which determines game outcomes with a mechanical selector mechanism. Wagering games with game outcomes produced by a mechanical mechanism have not been widely accepted. Mechanical gaming machines are susceptible to bias from both inherent manufacturing defects ...

11/10/05 - 20050250580 - Method and system for playing games using wireless communication
A game method and system is shown, comprising at least one cell phone and a web site wherein a game sponsor sets rules of the game and provides the rules to users of the cell phones, the game sponsor then provides clues to the game, the user solves the clues ...

11/03/05 - 20050245317 - Voice chat in game console application
A method and system for providing an out-of-game voice chat service over an online gaming environment is disclosed. A game console may provide a voice chat mode as part of a native application running on the game console. A user of the game console can establish a voice chat session ...

10/27/05 - 20050239551 - System and method for providing interactive games
A computer system and method that provides an interactive game that can be played by users at a live event, such as a baseball game. The user accesses the interactive game over a computer network from a client computer. Examples of client computers used to access the game include Internet-enabled ...

10/27/05 - 20050239550 - Internet based multiplayer game system
A multi-player computer game system using presence servers to determine the online availability of selected users with whom games are played. The game software interrogates messaging software in communication with the presence server to determine the availability of online users. The game software then communicates with game software of the ...

10/27/05 - 20050239549 - Multi-media enhancement system for fantasy leagues
A1 multi-media enhancement for fantasy league operations. The present invention provides a multi-media enhancement for fantasy league operations such as the draft proceedings. A multi-media viewer displays audio, video and other information that relate to selected players as well as other related information or entertainment medium. The system can be ...

10/20/05 - 20050233811 - Modular entertainment and gaming system configured to capture raw biometric data and responsive to directives from a remote server
A secure and modular architecture for monitoring and controlling clusters of pay entertainment and gaming devices. The architecture allows flexible and secure use of state-of-the-art multimedia and Internet technologies to attract the younger player generation used to flashy and networked games. Cash or cash-less entertainment and gaming devices are supported. ...

10/20/05 - 20050233810 - Share-memory networked motion simulation system
An interactive share-memory networked simulation system is designed to provide a variety of simulation, supervisory training, and viewer purposes; and the system has share-memory architecture that assigns different priority to different attendees; by according to the priority of the memory access authorities, attendees may read, write, and overwrite the data ...

10/13/05 - 20050227770 - Mobile gaming system
A mobile gaming system includes a mobile communication device connected to a gaming device via a wireless network. Encrypted gaming outcomes are transmitted from the gaming device to the mobile communication device via the wireless network as a single packet. ...

10/13/05 - 20050227769 - Gaming device network managing system and method
A method for managing gaming devices in a networked environment using a computer datastore includes: identifying one or more gaming devices within a network of gaming devices using one or more parameters associated with the gaming devices being i