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20150019980 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT PLATFORM FOR A NETWORK - Apparatus, system and method for presenting content in a multi-dimensional format is disclosed. A communication apparatus is configured to communicate data to a network, and a storage is operatively coupled to the communication apparatus. The storage is configured to store data to be presented to a user via the network. A processor may be configured to process the data to generate a presentation form for the data, wherein the presentation form includes a polyhedron having a plurality of faces, wherein each face of the polyhedron includes a portion of the data on each face. The presentation form is then communicated for presentation to the user. A portable device is also disclosed for controlling and interacting with the presentation form. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019983 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED VIRTUAL OBJECT FOR MANAGING DIGITAL CONTENT - A computer-implemented virtual three dimensional object for organizing a plurality of files. The virtual object is presented on a display of a user computing device, and has a plurality of delineated surfaces. A user can manipulate the virtual object to select one of the surfaces for more prominent presentation on the display. The surface may have disposed thereon a graphical element, which the user can choose to perform a predetermined task associated with at least one of the plurality of files. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019986 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE FOR A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL NETWORKED CONTENT PLATFORM - A computer-implemented platform apparatus, system, and method for creating an element having three dimensions and capable of providing content of at least one of a plurality of types on a face in each of the dimensions. The apparatus, system and method may include a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having encoded thereon non-transitory computer executable instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, provide, on at least one computing network, a graphical user interface (GUI) for the computer-implemented platform that: provides access to a plurality of content comprising a plurality of content types; allows for selection of content from the plurality of content for accessibility uniquely on each of the faces of the element; provides at least one of a time, type and location stamp in association with the selected content for each face; and allows for selection of access rules for third parties attempting to access the selected content. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020000 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A UNIQUE MEDIA AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - The present invention provides a computer-implemented platform for creating a social network interface, comprising a non-transitory computer readable storage medium having encoded thereon non-transitory computer executable instructions which, when executed by at least one processor provides, on at least one computing network, a graphical user interface (GUI) for the computer-implemented platform that further provides access to a plurality of content comprising a plurality of content types, allows for selection of at least first ones of the content from the plurality of content for association with at least second ones of the content from the plurality of content, provides at least two of a time, type and location stamp in association with the plurality of content, provides at least one association between the at least first ones of the content and the at least second ones of the content in accordance with at least one rule; and provides display of the at least first ones of the content contemporaneously with at least second ones of the content from the plurality of content, wherein the at least first ones of the content and the at least second ones of the content are of a different content type. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020020 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONTENT PLATFORM FOR A NETWORK - Apparatus, system and method for presenting content in a multi-dimensional format is disclosed. A communication apparatus is configured to communicate data to a network, and a storage is operatively coupled to the communication apparatus. The storage is configured to store data to be presented to a user via the network. A processor may be configured to process the data to generate a presentation form for the data, wherein the presentation form includes a polyhedron having a plurality of faces, wherein each face of the polyhedron includes a portion of the data on each face. The presentation form may further include a secondary form that is nested within an area inside the polyhedron. The presentation form is then communicated for presentation to the user. A portable device is also disclosed for controlling and interacting with the presentation form. | 01-15-2015 |
20150160824 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR MOBILE SOCIAL NETWORK INTERACTIONS - The present invention relates to the control and distribution of information and media content, and, more particularly, to an engine, system and method of providing interactive content delivery management. | 06-11-2015 |
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20110294570 | Voucher Gaming Player Terminal - A gaming system and method of playing a gaming device by a user. The method includes inserting a voucher having a voucher value into the gaming device and accessing a database having voucher data associated with the voucher. The voucher value is verified. The user is queried for a credit value of a base wagering denomination. Calculations of full game credits and partial game credits are performed based upon the voucher value and the credit value. The full game credits, the partial game credits, and the voucher value are displayed on a game display. The method allows partial or all credits to be played at any time. The method provides for recording of game events to a database. The method also allows for the user to change the base wagering denomination during game play. | 12-01-2011 |
20120255998 | GOLF BALL WITH RFID INLAY BETWEEN A SPLIT CORE - A compressible core with an RFID tag is described. The compressible core comprises an RFID integrated circuit, and an inlay material sandwiched between a top hemisphere and a bottom hemisphere. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores a unique identifier. The inlay material includes an RFID antenna electrically coupled to the RFID integrated circuit. The top hemisphere of the compressible core is separated from the bottom hemisphere of the compressible core. The inlay with the RFID antenna and the RFID integrated circuit placed between the top and bottom hemispheres. The top hemisphere, the inlay and the bottom hemisphere are joined together forming a compressible core. Additionally, the molded shell encapsulates the compressible core. | 10-11-2012 |
20120255999 | GOLF BALL WITH ENCAPSULATED RFID CHIP - A spherical compressible ball having an RFID tag is described. The ball comprises an RFID integrated circuit, an encapsulating material, a first antenna contact, a first conductive wire, a molded compressible core, and a molded shell. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores a unique identifier. The encapsulating material encapsulates the RFID integrated circuit. The first antenna contact is electrically coupled to the encapsulated RFID integrated circuit. The first conductive wire is electrically coupled to the first antenna contact. The molded compressible core includes a molded impression that receives the encapsulated RFID integrated circuit and the conductive wire. The molded shell further encapsulates the molded compressible core that receives the encapsulated RFID integrated circuit and antenna. | 10-11-2012 |
20120256731 | GOLF BALL WITH RFID INLAY IN A MOLDED IMPRESSION - A compressible core with an RFID tag is described. The compressible core includes an RFID integrated circuit, a carrier material, a molded compressible core, and a fill material. The RFID integrated circuit includes a memory that stores at least one unique identifier. The carrier material includes an RFID antenna electrically coupled to the RFID integrated circuit. The molded compressible core has a center and a spherical surface. Additionally, the molded compressible core includes a molded impression that receives the carrier material with the antenna and RFID integrated circuit. The fill material fills the molded impression occupied by the inlay. | 10-11-2012 |
20120290129 | INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH A CONTROL PROCESS THAT INSPECTS DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS - An inspection system and method that inspects at least two different medications is described. The automated filling station houses at least two different medications. The automated inspection station receives the medications associated with one of the packages. The measurement device associated with the automated inspection station is configured to examine the different medications and generate a measured medication value for the different medications. The measured medication value is received by the inspection control process module. Additionally, the expected medication value is received by the inspection control process module. The inspection result state is then selected by the inspection control process module. The inspection control module compares the expected medication value to the measured medication value. The inspection result state includes a positive inspection result state, a negative inspection result state, and an inconclusive inspection result state. | 11-15-2012 |
20120296592 | MULTIPLE INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THAT INSPECTS DIFFERENT MEDICATIONS - A multiple inspection system and method that inspects packages filled with at least two different medications that are to be consumed by a patient is described. The method includes filling each package with the at least two different medications. A package that is to be inspected is selected by a process control module. A first automated inspection examines the different medications with a first measurement device. A first measurement result is generated. A first automated inspection result is generated by comparing a first expected inspection value with the first measurement result. A second automated inspection having a second measurement device generates a second measurement result. A second automated inspection result is generated by comparing a second expected inspection value with the second measurement result. An analytical module then proceeds to compare the first automated inspection result and the second automated inspection result. | 11-22-2012 |
20120312714 | TACTILE AND LOW-VISION INDICATION PACKAGING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - A package for blind or low-vision patients is described. The package includes preliminary containers, a final package, a prescribed time of day for consuming the plurality of tablets, and a tactile indication. Each preliminary container includes a plurality of tablets. The final package receives the preliminary containers and dispenses the preliminary containers. The package includes a prescribed time of day for consuming the tablets that are enclosed by the preliminary containers that are housed by the final package. The tactile indication is associated with the prescribed time of day for consuming the tablets. | 12-13-2012 |
20130161207 | Child Resistant Packaging for Multi-Prescription Order - A child-resistant container for dispensing pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical tablets is described. The child-resistant container includes a receptacle defining an opening, a neck that includes an outer surface and at least one thread formed on the outer surface of the neck. The child-resistant container further includes a rim adjacent to the neck having a push-tab locking device. The receptacle is configured to receive a plurality of pouches, wherein each pouch includes a plurality of tablets associated with a multiple prescription order that indicates when the tablets are to be consumed, and a label disposed on the receptacle and associated with the multiple prescription order. The child-resistant container is configured to hold a plurality of pouches, where each pouches contains at least one type of tablet. The child-resistant container includes a label with information about the contents of the pouches, patient information, and a bar code associating the medications with the patient. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165261 | SPLIT INNER CORE OF A MULTI-CORE GOLF BALL WITH RFID - A multi-core golf ball having a split inner core with an RFID tag disposed thereon is described herein. The multi-core golf ball includes a split spherical inner core having a first inner core section and a second inner core section that interfaces with the first inner core section. The multi-core golf ball also includes an RFID tag, an outer core, and a dimpled cover. The RFID tag is positioned between the first inner core section and the second inner core section. The outer core encapsulates the split spherical inner core and the RFID tag. The dimpled cover encases the outer core. | 06-27-2013 |
20130196787 | RFID EMBEDDED WITHIN INNER CORE OF A MULTI-CORE GOLF BALL - A multi-core golf ball with an RFID tag embedded thereon is described herein. The multi-core golf ball includes a spherical inner core, an RFID tag, an outer core, and a dimpled cover. The RFID tag is positioned to interface with the spherical inner core. The outer core is configured to encapsulate the spherical inner core and the RFID tag. The dimpled cover is further configured to encase the spherical inner core, the RFID tag and the outer core. | 08-01-2013 |
20140080564 | ELECTRONIC WAGERING - The present system incorporates mobile computing devices to play games, such as electronic pull-tabs, in a plurality of venues, each having a local wireless network. Each network communicates with a central system that generates decks of game outcomes and associated awards. All wagers and awards for each game are tracked on the central system, which also provides each game award and associated outcome from a deck stored on the central system. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080577 | FIXED POOL BONUS APPARATUS - A gaming system comprising tablet-style gaming terminals that uses centrally determined game outcomes to generate both a simulated primary game and a multiplicity of bonus games are revealed. The predetermined outcome bonus games are designed to mimic actual Nevada-style bonus games using novel methods to both create the look-and-feel of the actual bonus games as well as being able to use existing central determination game system protocols, which have severe limitations in their message fields. | 03-20-2014 |
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20100130285 | UNIVERSAL OVERLAY GAMES IN AN ELECTRONIC GAMING ENVIRONMENT - A method is disclosed herein for displaying winning and non-winning game results in a traditional gaming environment. The system uses an overlay game to present an entertaining display to a player upon the occurrence of a win or trigger event. An overlay game has limited capabilities and additionally is engineered to be usable on a variety of gaming machines. To be usable on a variety of gaming machines, the overlay game is intentionally kept simple; in one case, it comprises a visual display that is shown to a player upon the occurrence of a trigger event. In another embodiment, it requires a simple button press to start the overlay game. The overlay games are downloaded on an as-needed basis, run on the gaming machine, and then discarded. | 05-27-2010 |
20100137062 | UNIVERSAL OVERLAY GAMES IN AN ELECTRONIC GAMING ENVIRONMENT - A system is disclosed herein for displaying winning and non-winning game results in a traditional gaming environment. The system uses an overlay game to present an entertaining display to a player upon the occurrence of a win or trigger event. An overlay game has limited capabilities and additionally is engineered to be usable on a variety of gaming machines. To be usable on a variety of gaming machines, the overlay game is intentionally kept simple; in one case, it comprises a visual display that is shown to a player upon the occurrence of a trigger event. In another embodiment, it requires a simple button press to start the overlay game. The overlay games are downloaded on an as-needed basis, run on the gaming machine, and then discarded. | 06-03-2010 |
20110021265 | Voucher Gaming System - A gaming system and method of playing a gaming device by a user. The method includes inserting a voucher having a voucher value into the gaming device and accessing a database having voucher data associated with the voucher. The voucher value is verified. The user is queried for a credit value of a base wagering denomination. Calculations of full game credits and partial game credits are performed based upon the voucher value and the credit value. The full game credits, the partial game credits, and the voucher value are displayed on a game display. The method allows partial or all credits to be played at any time. The method provides for recording of game events to a database. The method also allows for the user to change the base wagering denomination during game play. | 01-27-2011 |
20110086691 | Voucher Gaming System - A gaming system and related methods comprising a gaming device and a voucher mechanism in communication with the gaming device. The voucher mechanism is configured to present various types of vouchers to the player depending on a game outcome. The types of vouchers include, without limitation, a jackpot voucher, a merchandise voucher, a free play voucher, a mystery voucher, a competition entry voucher, and a restricted machine play voucher. | 04-14-2011 |
20120058828 | HYBRID NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD - A hybrid network system and method is used for incrementally upgrading a gaming system from legacy equipment to broadband equipment while maintaining the capability to support the assets and functionality of both legacy gaming devices and networks and modern gaming devices and networks. The hybrid network system enables new gaming devices and networks to coexist in the same system as existing, legacy gaming devices and networks, and thereby upgrade components as resources and availability allow. The hybrid network system enables the addition of modern devices and networks having new capabilities while continuing to support legacy equipment that is currently in use. | 03-08-2012 |
20120157188 | FIXED POOL BONUS METHOD AND APPARATUS - A gaming system that uses centrally determined game outcomes to generate both a simulated primary game and a multiplicity of bonus games are revealed. The predetermined outcome bonus games are designed to mimic actual Nevada-style bonus games using novel methods to both create the look-and-feel of the actual bonus games as well as being able to use existing central determination game system protocols, which have severe limitations in their message fields. | 06-21-2012 |
20130217459 | Voucher Gaming Player Terminal - A gaming system and related methods comprising a gaming device and a voucher mechanism in communication with the gaming device. The voucher mechanism is configured to present various types of vouchers to the player depending on a game outcome. The types of vouchers include, without limitation, a jackpot voucher, a merchandise voucher, a free play voucher, a mystery voucher, a competition entry voucher, and a restricted machine play voucher. | 08-22-2013 |
20140235340 | Universal Overlay Games in an Electronic Gaming Environment - A method is disclosed herein for displaying winning and non-winning game results in a traditional gaming environment. The system uses an overlay game to present an entertaining display to a player upon the occurrence of a win or trigger event. An overlay game has limited capabilities and additionally is engineered to be usable on a variety of gaming machines. To be usable on a variety of gaming machines, the overlay game is intentionally kept simple; in one case, it comprises a visual display that is shown to a player upon the occurrence of a trigger event. In another embodiment, it requires a simple button press to start the overlay game. The overlay games are downloaded on an as-needed basis, run on the gaming machine, and then discarded. | 08-21-2014 |
20150221174 | Gaming System and Method Combining RNG-Based Machines and Hybrid Finite Pool-Based Machines - A linked gaming system and method combines electronic gaming machines (“EGMs”) of different types, each of which is eligible to win a linked jackpot award. One or more first groupings of EGMs each utilize a random number generator to determine game outcome, while one or more second groupings of hybrid EGMs draw outcomes from a finite pool of outcomes determined by a central finite pool system and utilize a jackpot selector to determine jackpot awards. The EGMs from all groupings are configured to have an equal chance of winning the linked jackpot award on the linked gaming system and method. | 08-06-2015 |
20160063810 | Universal Overlay Games in an Electronic Gaming Environment - A method is disclosed herein for displaying winning and non-winning game results in a traditional gaming environment. The system uses an overlay game to present an entertaining display to a player upon the occurrence of a win or trigger event. An overlay game has limited capabilities and additionally is engineered to be usable on a variety of gaming machines. To be usable on a variety of gaming machines, the overlay game is intentionally kept simple; in one case, it comprises a visual display that is shown to a player upon the occurrence of a trigger event. In another embodiment, it requires a simple button press to start the overlay game. The overlay games are downloaded on an as-needed basis, run on the gaming machine, and then discarded. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100075735 | Method for Manufacturing On-Demand Lottery Tickets - A distributed manufacturing and distribution process for lottery tickets is disclosed. The manufacturing/vending system comprises a ticket manufacturing server and one or more vending devices located at remote sites. Each vending device is operatively coupled for communication with the server, normally via a network connection. Each vending devices is further equipped with blank media and printing means, so that a customer is able to purchase on-demand tickets from a vending device in communication with the server. Additionally, the vending devices may be configured as electronic aid to display the results of the purchased lottery tickets in entertaining ways to the customer. | 03-25-2010 |
20100227658 | PERCEIVED SKILL GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD - A gaming system having a plurality of primary game devices sharing a secondary bonus station is disclosed. The secondary game station comprises a secondary game which is configured to provide play pursuant to a triggering event originating from any one of the primary game devices in the gaming environment. The secondary game station is equipped with controls suitable for playing the secondary game. During play of the secondary game station, the triggering primary game device may also be “locked” so that the player may resume playing the primary game subsequent to playing the secondary game. | 09-09-2010 |
20100240434 | Server for Coordinating Manufacturing of On-Demand Lottery Tickets - A distributed manufacturing and distribution process for lottery tickets is disclosed. The manufacturing/vending system comprises a ticket manufacturing server and one or more vending devices located at remote sites. Each vending device is operatively coupled for communication with the server, normally via a network connection. Each vending devices is further equipped with blank media and printing means, so that a customer is able to purchase on-demand tickets from a vending device in communication with the server. Additionally, the vending devices may be configured as electronic aid to display the results of the purchased lottery tickets in entertaining ways to the customer. | 09-23-2010 |
20110028199 | Vending Machine for Manufacturing On-Demand Lottery Tickets - A distributed manufacturing and distribution process for lottery tickets is disclosed. The manufacturing/vending system comprises a ticket manufacturing server and one or more vending devices located at remote sites. Each vending device is operatively coupled for communication with the server, normally via a network connection. Each vending devices is further equipped with blank media and printing means, so that a customer is able to purchase on-demand tickets from a vending device in communication with the server. Additionally, the vending devices may be configured as electronic aid to display the results of the purchased lottery tickets in entertaining ways to the customer. | 02-03-2011 |
20140148235 | Vending Device for Manufacturing On-Demand Lottery Tickets - A distributed manufacturing and distribution process for lottery tickets is disclosed. The manufacturing/vending system comprises a ticket manufacturing server and one or more vending devices located at remote sites. Each vending device is operatively coupled for communication with the server, normally via a network connection. Each vending devices is further equipped with blank media and printing means, so that a customer is able to purchase on-demand tickets from a vending device in communication with the server. Additionally, the vending devices may be configured as electronic aid to display the results of the purchased lottery tickets in entertaining ways to the customer. | 05-29-2014 |
20140235328 | PERCEIVED SKILL GAME AND METHOD - Disclosed are a game device and method for providing a predetermined prize to a player of an apparent skill game. The player perception is that his skill in playing the device affects the outcome even though the win amount is predetermined. Even if the player does not play with optimum skill, the player will still win the predetermined amount. The perceived skill game may be played as part of a game including wagering or as part of an amusement-only game. | 08-21-2014 |