| 36th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
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| 20080214218 | Method for Maximal Ratio Combining of Spatially Filtered Signals and Apparatus Therefor - The present invention relates to a maximum ratio combining method of spatial-filtered received signals and an apparatus using the same. For this purpose the present invention provides a method for receiving signals by using a plurality of antennas that form a linear array antenna, multiplying a plurality of weight vectors by the received signals, summing the multiplication results for each weight vector, and combining the summing results by using maximum ratio combining. According to the present invention, signals are dividedly received by applying spatial filtering for a receiving direction of each signal and performance can be improved by combining the received signals by using maximum ratio combining. In addition, performance of an MRC-rake and a beam forming gain can be simultaneously acquired according to the present invention. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214219 | STATUS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, STATUS COMMUNICATION METHOD, STATUS COLLECTION TERMINAL, AND STORAGE MEDIUM STORING STATUS COLLECTION PROGRAM - A status communication system includes a plurality of first status communication terminals, a status collection terminal that communicates with the plurality of first status communication terminals, and a server that communicates with the status collection terminal via a network. Each of the plurality of the first status communication terminals includes at lease one measuring unit that measures biological data on a user and data on a user's peripheral environment, a first calculating unit that calculates first status data indicating one of status of the user and status of the peripheral environment based on measurement data measured by the measuring unit, and a first transmitting unit that transmits the first status data calculated by the first calculating unit. The status collection terminal includes a first collecting unit that collects the first status data transmitted from the first transmitting unit of at least one of the first status communication terminals, a second calculating unit that calculates second status data by consolidating the first status data collected by the first collecting unit under a prescribed condition, and a second transmitting unit that transmits the second status data calculated by the second calculating unit. The server includes a receiving unit that receives the second status data transmitted from the second transmitting unit of the status collection terminal, and a storing unit that stores the second status data received by the receiving unit. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214220 | Preemption Method for Management of Radio Resources in a Mobile Communication Network - The invention relates to management of radio resources allocated to communication channels each associated with requested QoS parameters in a mobile communication network, consisting of the following if there is a lack of resources when accepting a new channel request:
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| 20080214221 | Radio Base Station System - A radio base station main unit | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214222 | MOBILE STATION CAPABLE OF AND A METHOD FOR GENERATING CHIP PATTERNS FOR TRANSMISSION - A base station configured to communicate with a mobile station includes a controlling-information transmitting unit and a receiving unit. The controlling-information transmitting unit is configured to transmit to the mobile station as a set of controlling information, an information set indicating an environment of a cell which is resided by the mobile station, or an information set indicating power of interference from surrounding cells, or an information set indicating a condition of propagation channel. The receiving unit is configured to receive a signal transmitted from the mobile station, based on said set of controlling information, via a variably-controlling process of a spreading factor and a number of chip repetitions. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214223 | Push-to-talk pressing device - A PTT pressing device for pressing a PTT switch in a continuous manner. The PTT pressing device comprises a PTT pressing element, whereby the PTT pressing element presses the PTT switch to its pressed state, and a mounting element, whereby the mounting element is mounting the PTT pressing element over the PTT switch in a stable manner. The PTT pressing element and the mounting element may be a single element. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214224 | Method and System of Transmission Power Control - The present invention relates to cellular mobile radio systems, and more especially it relates to Code Division Multiple Access, CDMA, cellular mobile radio systems, particularly to transmission power control in such systems. A method and apparatus for transmission of compensated TPC commands when a substantial loop delay is experienced for one or more user equipment entities is disclosed. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214225 | Method For Controlling the Transmission Power of a Mobile Terminal in a Cellular Radio System and a Terminal For Carrying Out Said Method - The invention relates to a cellular radio system wherein a communication terminal receives servo power instruction from a base station with which a radio communication comprising first uplink and downlink channels is established. In response to an instruction for changing a channel ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214226 | Wireless Communication Control System, Radio Base Station, and Wireless Communication Control Method - A radio communication control system ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214227 | Transmission Power Control Method, Mobile Station, Radio Base Station, and Radio Network Control Station - The present invention performs an outer loop transmission power control in a more stable manner by preventing a status of being unable to detect an Enhanced Dedicated Physical Control Channel (E-DPCCH). A transmission power control method according to the present application includes: generating, at a mobile station UE, a transport block having a predetermined minimum transport block size, when information to be transmitted to a radio base station Node B does not exist; transmitting, from the mobile station UE to the radio base station Node B, the transport block by a transmission timing predetermined by a mobile communication system or a transmission timing notified from a radio network controller RNC; receiving, at the radio base station Node B, the transport block in accordance with the transmission timing; and controlling, at the radio base station Node B, the transmission power, according to a reception quality of the transport block. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214228 | Automated Autonomy Increasing System And Method For Communication Devices - A method for automatic powering on and turning off of a communications device, comprising: defining a critical zone to be one of within or outside a range of a base station transceiver; sending a location message from one of the communications device and the base station transceiver; responding to the location message if the communications device is within the range; defining a location of the communications device to be within the range if the responding occurs; and triggering the communications device to one of powering on and turning off using the critical zone and the location of the communications device. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214229 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING REVERSE TRANSMISSION POWER OF MOBILE STATION IN AN ORTHOGONAL FREQUENCY DIVISION MULTIPLEXING SYSTEM - A mobile station apparatus for determining reverse transmission power in an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing system is provided. A reception module receives from a base station a Reverse-Link Assignment Message including a Packet Format (PF) field and a Reverse-Link Power Control (RLPC) field. A power level adjuster determines a nominal reverse transmission power level depending on information of the PF field, and determines a relative final transmission power level shifted by an offset value defined in the RLPC field from the nominal transmission power level. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214230 | Transmission power control target calculating apparatus - A transmission power control target value calculating apparatus that calculates target values, which are used for transmission power control of radio waves sent through radio transmission paths, comprises: a first target value calculating section that calculates a first transmission power control target value based on quality of combined data which is obtained by combining data obtained through the radio transmission paths; and a second target value calculating section that determines a second transmission power control target value to be applied to at least one of the radio transmission paths, based on the first transmission power control target value and quality information of each of the radio transmission paths. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214231 | Tiered Wireless, Multi-Modal Access System and Method - A wireless, multi-modal access device and system adapted to integrate a number of communications networks operating in differing communication modes to facilitate transfer of communication links during a communication session to promote efficient use of the communication networks. The system includes a plurality of Universal Multi-Modal Access Devices UMMAD that are capable of operating at different frequencies and different protocols (TDMA, AMPS, CDMA, GSM, PCS etc) to communicate with any one of a number of Wide Bandwidth Gateways (WBG), which are each capable of communication using one or more of the protocols. The communication links may be switched from one WBG to another or from one protocol to another during a communication session to continue the session under the control of a Universal System Traffic Controller. Numerous other applications of the UMMADs for unique identification and e-commerce are disclosed. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214232 | PLURAL NETWORK PROTOCOL WIRELESS TRANSMIT/RECEIVE UNIT - A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) communicates in a system which includes plural network protocols. The WTRU includes a circuit configured to make an initial communication request. A communication circuit establishes a communication link in response to the initial communication request in a first direction of communication and a second direction of communication. Circuitry determines a protocol preference for the first direction of communication and to establish communication in the first direction according to the protocol preference separately from communication in the second direction of communication. Circuitry determines a protocol preference for the second direction of communication and to establish communication in the second direction according to the protocol preference separately from communication in the first direction of communication. A circuit determines the availability of communication services optimal for communicating the user data in a different protocol from the protocol used as the communication link. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214233 | CONNECTING MOBILE DEVICES VIA INTERACTIVE INPUT MEDIUM - A mobile device connection system is provided. The system includes an input medium to detect a device position or location. An analysis component determines a device type and establishes a connection with the device. The input medium can include vision systems to detect device presence and location where connections are established via wireless technologies. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214234 | LOCAL PHONE NUMBER LOOKUP AND CACHE - A system and method for wirelessly connecting a computer device to a server. The system includes a computer device and a phone number look-up device. The computer device generates location data, retrieves a server phone number from memory based on the generated location data, and generates a request that includes the generated location data if no server phone number corresponds to the generated location data. The computer device wirelessly sends the generated request to a default phone number. The phone number look-up device is associated with the default phone number. The phone number look-up device receives the request from the computer device, retrieves a server phone number from a local memory based on the received request, and sends the retrieved server phone number to the computer device. The computer device wirelessly connects to a server based on the sent server phone number. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214235 | Mobile terminal device, remote notification method and recording medium - When detecting that an other cellular phone device | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214236 | DIGITAL CONTENT DOWNLOAD ASSOCIATED WITH CORRESPONDING RADIO BROADCAST ITEMS - A portable device is used to capture, in real time, data sufficient to identify an item, such as a product or service promoted, or a music track played, on a broadcast medium such as radio or television. The capture device can be a standalone implementation, or an application program executable on a personal communication device such as a cell phone or Blackberry. The capture device communicates the captured data to a remote server via a selected wired or wireless channel, or the internet, and the server provides services to support the user in responding to the radio or television broadcast item that corresponds to the captured data. The server on demand downloads to the user additional digital content associated with the identified radio broadcast item. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214237 | NOVEL PERSONAL ELECTRONICS DEVICE WITH COMMON APPLICATION PLATFORM - A novel personal electronic device includes a first (embedded) and second (non-embedded) processors including associated operating systems and functions. In one aspect, the first processor performs relatively limited functions, while the second processor performs relatively broader functions under control of the first processor. Often the second processor requires more power than the first processor and is selectively operated by the first processor to minimize overall power consumption. Protocols for functions to be performed by the second processor may be provided directly to the second processor and processed by the second processor. In another aspect, a display controller is designed to interface with both processors. In another aspect, the operating systems work with one another. In another aspect, the first processor employs a thermal control program. Advantages of the invention include a broad array of functions performed by a relatively small personal electronics device. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214238 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING HANDS-FREE MODE WITH FM TRANSMITTER - Disclosed is a hands-free electronic device including an FM receiver and an FM scanner to continuously scan for FM channels and to locate available FM channels for a list of available FM channels rated according to signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and/or a received signal-strength indication (RSSI). A short range transceiver may transmit and receive short range communications, from a handheld device. An FM transmitter of the hands-free device can transmit received short range communications via available FM channels of the rated list of available FM channels. The hands-free device may be in communication with, for example, an automobile FM radio. In this way, the car radio may audibly output that which is transmitted from the handheld device. In an embodiment, a speech synthesizer may be configured to generate speech output to indicate an available FM channel from the rated list of available FM channels. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214239 | Computer-readable medium storing display control program and mobile terminal - A medium storing a program for display control. When the program is executed by a computer realized in a mobile terminal, the mobile terminal operates as follows. An area-information storing unit stores information on a first display area of an external display device and a second display area of a built-in display. A screen-data production unit acquires content to be displayed, and produces screen data corresponding to the first display area. An entire-image display unit divides the screen data into partial areas each corresponding to the second display area, adds to the entire screen data area-display data indicating the extent of each partial area and a corresponding identifier, and displays the screen data on the external display device. On receipt of an identifier, a partial-image display unit extracts a portion of the screen data for a partial area corresponding to the identifier, and displays the portion on the built-in display. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214240 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING EMERGENCY CALL IN PORTABLE TERMINAL - A method and apparatus for connection an emergency call in a dual mode portable terminal supporting both a cellular network and an unlicensed-band network using an unlicensed Industrial, Science, and Medical (ISM) frequency band (e.g., WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB, etc.) are provided. The method includes if an emergency call connection event occurs, searching for an accessible network and checking an insertion state of a SIM card; if the unlicensed-band network is accessible and the SIM card is not inserted, performing an IP-based Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) registration process by using information pre-stored in a memory; and connecting the emergency call through the unlicensed-band network. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214241 | Wireless Control of Operating Characteristics of Electronic Data Cards - A system comprising a first device and a second device having an electronic data card associated therewith, information on the electronic data card being useable by and accessible by the first device, wherein the first device is arranged to control the operating characteristics of the electronic data card of the second device. Thus the first device may power up/down the electronic data card, reset the electronic data card or change the clock or baud rate associated with the electronic data card. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214242 | Mobile terminal and method for operating a mobile terminal - The present invention relates to a mobile terminal for a mobile communication network, comprising a mobile equipment system ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214243 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH DIVERSITY ANTENNA - A method and apparatus is disclosed for improving signal reception in a wireless communication device by selectively processing one of two or more signals received over two or more antennas that are configured at least partially orthogonal. In one embodiment, the signal source selection is based on comparison of a signal error rate to a threshold value. Error rates in excess of the threshold value may initiate a switching apparatus to selectively enable signal reception from a different antenna to improve the error rate. In one embodiment, amplifiers are located between the switching apparatus and the two or more antennas to thereby reduce noise. In an alternative embodiment control signals selectively enable and disable the amplifiers to control signal reception. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214244 | CORDLESS TELEPHONE UNIT INCLUDING AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION OF CALLED PARTY - A main phone of a cordless telephone unit has i) a cordless communicator for establishing cordless communications with a cordless handset; and ii) a voice generator for converting called-party information received from a cordless handset into voice data. On the other hand, a cordless handset has voice-data output section for reading out the voice data. Called-party information received from the cordless handset is converted into voice data at the voice generator then returned to the cordless handset. Receiving the voice data from the main phone, the cordless handset reads it out prior to placing a call. Sharing the voice generating function of the main phone with the cordless handset can thus provide the handset with a voice-generator-free structure. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214245 | METHOD OF PROVIDING SCHEDULE INFORMATION FOR MOBILE TERMINAL - A method of providing schedule information for a mobile terminal in order to make a call or to send a message to participants according to a schedule by making a list of the participants in advance when setting the schedule. The method includes setting at least one schedule; storing a participant's information corresponding to each schedule; informing of the schedule to a user of the mobile terminal by a recognizable method at a schedule alarm time; and displaying the stored participant's information through a display unit of the mobile terminal. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214246 | TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ITS AUDIO ALARM - The present invention discloses a terminal and a method for controlling audio alarm of the terminal. The method comprises detecting whether a valid wireless signal can be received, and setting said terminal to a non-audio alarm mode when it is determined that said valid wireless signal cannot be received. With the terminal and the method of the present invention, it is possible to suppress noise pollution caused by the ringing of the terminal. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214247 | Communication method and communication system - A communication method includes the following steps. First, a cell phone is connected to an earphone in a wireless manner. Next, the cell phone is enabled to be chosen to enter a wireless intercom mode. Then, a voice control module of the cell phone is enabled to receive a first voice signal outputted from a first microphone module of the cell phone and transfer the first voice signal to the earphone, such that a second headset module of the earphone is enabled to output the first voice signal. Finally, the voice control module of the cell phone is enabled to receive a second voice signal outputted from a second microphone module of the earphone and to transfer the second voice signal to the cell phone, such that a first headset module of the cell phone is enabled to output the second voice signal. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214248 | Auxiliary power supply for a cell phone - An auxiliary power is supplied for use on a cell phone in case the power is lost or not available in an emergency. The auxiliary power supply consists of a casing having a spare battery therein. One end of the casing has a plug-in thereon that will fit into the receptacle for the charging cable that is normally used. The battery in the casing will now be instrumental in powering the cell phone. The other end of the casing has a ring attached thereto that can be used to attach the casing to a key chain as a standby in case an emergency arises and the internal power of the cell phone is lost. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214249 | Sleep Mode Controlling Apparatus and Method in Cellular System - In a cellar system providing various packet services, sleep mode operation of a terminal in an idle state is controlled. The cellular system determines a discontinuous receiving (DRX) period according to a QoS of a packet service provided to the terminal, and runs the sleep mode according to the determined DRX period. The cellular system runs the sleep mode divided into shallow sleep duration and deep sleep duration. With this manner, a paging delay to the terminal and a power consumption of the terminal may be reduced. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214250 | Casing for an Electronic Handheld Device - The invention relates to a casing for a handheld device that has an upright axis defining an operation orientation of the device and a diagonal axis. The casing has only two continuous side sweeps meeting at points in line with the diagonal axis. The diagonal axis coincides with the greatest span across the face of the casing. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214251 | Modular Access Point - Described is a modular access point for wireless communications. The access point includes a housing which has at least one module receiving slot and a first wireless communication radio. The radio communicates with a first wireless device via a first frequency band. The access point also includes a removable module configured for insertion into the module receiving slot. The module includes a second communication radio utilizing a second frequency band so that, when the removable module is inserted into the slot, the access point is capable of communicating with a second wireless device via at least one of the first and second frequency bands. The access point includes a plurality of antenna connectors which are connected to the first and second radios. The access point may utilize external antennas or internal antenna modules which interchangeably attachable to the antenna connectors. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214252 | Handheld electronic keypad access case - A case for a hand-held electronic device such as a cell phone, having a movable full or semi-covering that covers the data-entry utility of the hand-held electronic device when closed. The display portion of the hand-held electronic device is continuously covered with a transparent sheet, providing full protection of the display, while the movable cover portion of the case can be moved from a first open position, allowing direct access to the data entry portion, to a second closed position, covering and protecting the data-entry portion. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH A VIRTUAL WORLD - A system and method for communicating with a virtual world are disclosed. The virtual world may comprise a simulated public space configured to facilitate interaction among a plurality of users and one or more private spaces. Each private space may be associated with a particular user of the plurality of users. A particular user's interactions with the virtual world may be represented by one or more corresponding actions of an avatar. A communication device may be simulated in the virtual world. Communication may take place between the simulated communication device and a real communication device. The virtual world may be generated by one or more processors configured to simulate a communication device in the virtual world and communicate between the simulated communication device and a real communication device. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214254 | Gaming machine and playing method thereof - A gaming machine comprising: a display that arranges a plurality of symbols; an effect device that comprises a ball to be dropped and a plurality of pins with which the ball collides while being dropped; and a controller that operates (a) to rearrange the symbols; (b) to determine a win based on a relation of the symbols rearranged; (c) to drop the ball when a predetermined condition is fulfilled; and (d) to award a payout when the dropped ball reaches a specific location. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214256 | GAMING METHOD AND MACHINE FOR PLAYING PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CARD GAMES - According to a gaming method, primary and secondary card games are played. The gaming method comprises: placing a first bet on the primary card game, placing an optional second bet on the secondary card game, disclosing cards dealt for the primary card game, disclosing at least one card dealt for the secondary card game, providing an award for the first bet according to a rule of the primary card game based on the disclosed cards dealt for the primary card game, and providing an award for the optional second bet according to a rule of the secondary card game based on the disclosed cards dealt for the primary card game and the at least one disclosed card dealt for the secondary card game. The award for the optional second bet is determined according to poker hands. Therefore, the gaming method can provide a further satisfaction to each participant. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214257 | Gaming Machine Capable Of Operating To Indicate The Number Of Bets, And Game Playing Method - Blackjack is executed by placing a bet using a bet screen | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214258 | Wins of Restricted Credits in a Gaming Machine - Disclosed is a gaming system and method designed or configured to provide wins of restricted credits. Restricted credits may be awarded according to the same or a different pay table than cashable credits on the same machine or at the same gaming property. Where separate pay tables are used for restricted and cashable credits, the invention may be implemented with a machine that accepts and pays only restricted credit according to a single, fixed internal payout schedule (“pay table”). Alternatively, the invention may be implemented with a machine that pays restricted credit according to one fixed internal pay table and cashable credit according to another fixed internal pay table. Or, a machine may pay restricted credit according to an external pay table provided by a host system to which the machine is connected. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214260 | Board game system utilizing a robot arm - A board game system comprises a touch screen, a computing device and a robot arm. The computing device comprises a processor and a memory. At least one type of board game program is stored in the memory so that the processor can execute the board game program present a corresponding board game interface on the touch screen. The robot arm controlled by the computing device can touch the touch screen and play the board game with a user. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214261 | BIOMETRIC FOR PURCHASES - In a method of facilitating the playing of a game via a gaming apparatus, a wager may be received via a value input device. Biometric data associated with a purchase selection may be received, and whether to permit the purchase selection may be determined based on the received biometric data. A video image relating to the game may be displayed on a display unit, and a value payout associated with an outcome of the game may be determined. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214262 | Systems and Methods for an Improved Electronic Table Game - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a gaming device including a display adapted to provide a dealer representation to a player at a player position, a sensor adapted to sense at least one of a location and an orientation of the player at the player position, and a processor adapted to generate the dealer representation to interact with the player based at least in part on the sensed at least one of the location and the orientation. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214263 | Method and apparatus for bonus round play - Methods and apparatus are provided for enabling a player to take a tour of a secondary game at a game machine. In one embodiment, a method is provided that includes offering to enable entry of a player into a bonus round of a game machine in exchange for a fee, receiving the fee from the player, and enabling entry of the player into the bonus round. The method further includes receiving an indication of at least one player selection during the bonus round, and determining an outcome based on the at least one player selection. In other embodiments, the method includes providing a prize to the player based on the outcome. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214264 | Random number generator based roulette wheel - The invention provides for the use of a random number generator in a roulette wheel to play a game of roulette. The gaming apparatus may have a random number generator, a roulette wheel, and means for controlling the roulette wheel to indicate a first winning number corresponding to a first random number generated by the random number generator. The roulette wheel may have a top ring, outer ring, separator ring, and an inner ring and each ring may be decoupled from each outer to spin in different directions. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214265 | Gaming apparatus and playing method thereof - A roulette gaming machine determines another control data which is different from one control data among a plurality of control data as the reference data when a ratio of the number of times of receiving a ball into a specific pocket to the number of executing the game is equal to or larger than a predetermined value. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214266 | Systems And Methods For Nudge Roulette - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a roulette gaming system including a roulette wheel including a plurality of numbers, a plurality of indicators associated with the plurality of numbers, and a game control component adapted to determine an additional winning number. A winning number is selected from the plurality of numbers. The game control component is further adapted to indicate the additional winning number with at least one of the plurality of indicators. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214267 | Method & apparatus for a gaming device - A bonus game for a slot machine, method and apparatus, is disclosed and is based on a playfield configured as a matrix of playing positions, wherein each playing is used to display a character of the alphabet, and wherein a plurality of words are hidden in the playfield. During the bonus game, the rows and/or columns of the playfield are rotated, and then are randomly stopped to uncover hidden words. Each hidden word has a payout amount associated with it, which is paid to the player upon uncovering the word. A plurality of sound and visual effects is also provided to heighten the enjoyment of the bonus game. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214268 | GAME MACHINE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING GAME MACHINE - Control is performed to determine whether or not a predicted game outcome inputted by an input device coincides with an actual game outcome. Thereafter, an award is provided based on the determination result. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214269 | Gaming Machine Capable Of Operating To Indicate The Number Of Bets, And Game Playing Method - Roulette is executed by placing a bet using a bet screen | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214270 | Gaming Machine Capable Of Operating To Indicate The Number Of Bets, And Game Playing Method - Roulette is executed by placing a bet using a bet screen | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214271 | Electronic game card - An electronic game card and a method are disclosed for playing an instant lottery game which may provide a novel game experience as well as a game card which is cost effective to produce. In at least one embodiment, the game card includes a control chip, a start button, a random value generator and a display, which are each arranged on a flexible support of the game card, and the outcome of the lottery game is determined by said random number generator. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214272 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING PLAYER SELECTABLE AWARD DIGITS AND AWARD MODIFICATION OPTIONS - The present invention provides a gaming device that has a player selectable award feature that may be implemented with a primary or bonus game. More specifically, the present invention provides a processor controlled gaming device that randomly generates a plurality of positions or digits of an award and enables the player to pick which position or digit receives a first randomly generated number, which digit receives a second randomly generated number, etc., until each of the positions have a number, whereby the gaming device determines the player's ultimate award. This sequence or feature may be employed in a bonus game, in a known base or primary game or in any stand alone game. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214273 | 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 a single large display screen showing the multi-player game images. In one particular embodiment, a bingo system is provided that has a game server controlling a display system to display the multi-player bingo game on the large screen and a plurality of bingo game controllers. Each game controller has a secondary display means for providing a secondary bingo game display and input means for receiving player input. The system further comprises communication means for enabling communication between the game server and each of the plurality of game controllers. The plurality of game controllers are located in proximity to the large display screen such that it is visible to game players manipulating the game controllers while playing the multi-player game. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214274 | Apparatus for Playing a Game - The present invention, with reference to FIG. ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214275 | SLOT MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD OF GAME - A slot machine of the present invention comprises: a symbol display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; an output device for an image or a sound; and a controller, the controller programmed to execute the processing of: (A) executing a game in which the plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then stop-displayed to the symbol display device after game media are BET in number equal to or less than a previously set maximum number of BETs, and game media are paid out in number according to the plurality of symbols stop-displayed or a combination thereof; (B) shifting a mode from a non-insurance mode to an insurance mode on condition that a predetermined number of game media is inserted; (C) counting the number of games played after shifting to the insurance mode, in the insurance mode; (D) paying out a predetermined number of game media when the number of games counted in the processing (C) reaches a specific number; (E) shifting the mode from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode, when a predetermined insurance canceling condition is established; and (F) outputting information showing that the mode is shifted to the non-insurance mode by using the output device, when the mode has been shifted from the insurance mode to the non-insurance mode. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214276 | SLOT MACHINE AND PLAYING METHOD THEREOF - A slot machine comprises a display which is provided with plural slot game areas. A player can place a bet automatically on a next slot game on each of predefined slot game areas among the plural slot game areas to play slot games continuously. The player can enjoy plural slot games continuously without a cumbersome betting operation on each game play. Thus, an entertaining feature of the slot machine can be improved. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214277 | GAMING MACHINE - A gaming machine according to one embodiment of the invention has a rotating reel display device that variably displays a plurality of kinds of identification information required for a game, and a transmissive image display device | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214278 | GAMING MACHINE - A slot machine is provided with a ROM for storing: a first symbol arrangement table in which plural types of symbols are arranged; a second symbol arrangement table in which an expectation value of giving a payout to a player is high; and a third symbol arrangement table in which an expectation value winning a bonus game to a player is high. This slot machine has, as game modes, a base game, a bonus game, and a special game to be performed after the end of the bonus game. In the base game, gaming is performed using symbols arranged in the first symbol arrangement table. In the bonus game, gaming is performed using symbols arranged in the second symbol arrangement table. In the special game, gaming is performed using symbols arranged in the third symbol arrangement table. In addition, the slot machine | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214279 | Gaming Machine Capable Of Operating To Indicate The Number Of Bets, And Game Playing Method - Paigow Poker is executed by placing a bet using a bet screen | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214280 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING ODDS OF WINNING WHICH INCREASE AS A PLAYER'S WAGER INCREASES - A gaming device having a game which requires the same average investment from a player to win an award, including a jackpot award, regardless of the amount that the player bets at any one time. The award can be unchanging, e.g., $10,000, each time a player plays the gaming device. The award can also vary such as with a progressive jackpot, i.e., the jackpot builds until a player “hits” the jackpot. The game enables the average investment necessary to win the jackpot to be uniform by varying the odds of winning the jackpot as the players bet varies. That is, a player betting less money needs to play the game more times, on average, to win the jackpot. Likewise, a player betting more money needs to play the game less times, on average, to win the jackpot. The average overall bet or investment thus remains constant despite the player's betting habits or betting ability. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214281 | WAGERING GAME HAVING MULTIPLE AWARD COMPONENTS - A multiple bonus modifier game | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214282 | SYMBOL DISPLAY DEVICE FOR GAME MACHINE - A slot machine includes a reel assembly which has a transparent outer reel and a translucent inner reel disposed coaxially within the outer reel. The outer and inner reels are provided with first exterior surfaces on their periphery, and with second exterior surfaces on their side surfaces. The outer and inner reels are driven independently by a respective motor. In performing a first game, the side surfaces are horizontal so that first outer symbols and first inner symbols carried on each of the first exterior surfaces may be observable. In performing a second game, the side surfaces are perpendicular so that second outer symbols and second inner symbols carried on each of the second exterior surfaces may be observable. Symbol combinations are produced by synthesizing the symbols on the outer reel and the symbols on the inner reel. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214283 | GAMING DEVICE HAVING A MULTIPLE SYMBOL SWAPPING GAME - A gaming device and a method for operating a gaming device which increases the possibility of obtaining a winning combination of symbols on reels. In one embodiment, the gaming device rearranges at least two sets of indicated symbols on the reels to potentially generate additional combinations of symbols on a payline. The rearranged symbols may move to different reels and different paylines in the rearrangement. The gaming device, in one embodiment performs an evaluation of the rearranged symbols after each rearrangement to give each rearrangement a chance to generate a winning combination of symbols on the reels. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214284 | MULTIPLE PARTICIPANTS TYPE GAMING DEVICE AND PLAYING METHOD THEREOF - A gaming device pays medals at a station on which a second station side combination is displayed, when the second station side combination coincides with a combination of three dice symbols for judgment. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214285 | VIRTUAL GAME - A gaming method includes repetitive plays simulating rolls of virtual dice by a player and at least one of a bonus feature and a progressive feature. A gaming method includes scoring dice. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214286 | Automatic Game Play - In various embodiments a gaming device may play games automatically without input from a player. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214287 | GAME SIMULATION - In various embodiments, a player may play a simulation of a mobile gaming device over the Internet using a personal computer. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214288 | Gaming environment - Disclosed in this specification are methods by which an operator of networked games may offer wagering platforms or sell insurance policies. The operators receive game based currencies from players who place wagers or buy insurance to bet on or insure against certain outcomes in the games. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214289 | Wagering Game Adaptive On-Screen User Volume Control - A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising a processor and gaming code which is operable when executed on the processor to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and an audio channel coupled to an adaptive on-screen user volume control. The volume control comprises a user setting and a master setting, wherein the user volume setting is operable to adjust the system volume over a limited volume range near the master volume setting, and wherein the master volume is operable to change over time based on user volume settings. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214290 | Interactive wagering system with automatic runner selection - An interactive wagering application is provided that automatically picks horses for a user to use when creating a wager for a race to be run. The interactive wagering application may select the numbers using a random number generation application implemented on computer equipment at a transaction processing and subscription management system | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214291 | GAME APPARATUS FOR ACCEPTING PARTICIPATION OF PLURAL PLAYERS - A game apparatus includes a plurality of terminals, horse race game machine, and a roulette game machine. Each of the terminals has a control unit that switches between a reception of a bet on a horse race game and a reception of a bet on a roulette game. The horse race game machine is provided commonly to the plurality of terminals and has a display on which a horse race game is executed. The roulette game machine is provided commonly to the plurality of terminals and has a display on which a roulette game is executed. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214292 | GAMING MACHINE WITH BUY FEATURE GAMES - A gaming machine including a display. The display includes a plurality of display positions for displaying combinations of symbols. A controller controls operation of the machine. The controller includes a processor for processing data and displaying selected data on the display. A selector is operable by the player of the machine for enabling the player to select at least one feature which can be added to a base game played on the machine. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214293 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING LOSS LIMITS - A loss limit system and method automatically tracks a player's entry and cash play, and does not allow them to play more than an allotted dollar amount during a given time frame or lose more than the established limit. Typically, excursions of play sessions are set up by day. Play is tracked at gaming machines and locked from all other play during card in at a machine. No other play is allowed at gaming machines, auto table rating systems or open table ratings, purchase of tokens, unless buy-in has not reached the loss limit for the session. At rollover, players are allowed to play again until they meet the same criteria for loss limit. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214294 | Gaming Machine Capable Of Operating To Indicate The Number Of Bets, And Game Playing Method - Sic-Bo is executed by placing a bet using a bet screen | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214295 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED CUSTOMER TRACKING AND BROWSING - A system and method for tracking customer activity without need for an extensive interconnecting network. The system includes a plurality of gaming devices that are communicatively isolated from one another. Information, including tracked customer activity, bonus requirements, and in one embodiment, personal information, is stored on a memory device communicable with the gaming devices. This allows implementation of an incentive program at reduced cost because the service devices themselves need not be networked together. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214296 | SLOT MACHINE INCLUDING MULTIPLE SLOT GAME AREAS AND PLAYING METHOD THEREOF - Multiple slot game areas are provided on a liquid crystal display. Among the respective slot game areas, the slot games areas to be activated are determined in accordance either with a number of bet credits or with a number of inserted medals. Then, slot games are executed simultaneously in the activated slot game areas and are terminated simultaneously. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214297 | SLOT MACHINE INCLUDING MULTIPLE SLOT GAME AREAS AND PLAYING METHOD THEREOF - Multiple slot game areas are provided on a liquid crystal display. Among the respective slot game areas, the areas to be activated are determined in accordance either with a number of bet credits or with a number of inserted medals. Slot games are executed in the activated slot game areas. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214298 | Password Entry System - The present invention relates to gaming apparatus ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214299 | Master Control Program for a Gaming Device - A gaming device master control program is described herein. In one embodiment, the master control program performs operations including starting one or more gaming applications that include one or more gaming application processes. The master control program can also monitor the gaming application processes and determine, based on the monitoring, that fault recovery operations are needed. The master control program can also perform the fault recovery operations. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214300 | METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC DATA SECURITY AND PROGRAM AUTHENTICATION - Apparatus and methods for improving security and preventing tampering in a gaming system are described. In particular, the gaming system may comprise an authorization device that is configured to control a download of gaming data, such as an executable image for generating a game of chance, from a first gaming device to a second gaming device. For each download between two different devices, the authorization device may be operable to generate a unique encryption key pair utilized in the download and determine whether the downloaded data is authentic. The gaming device receiving the download of game data may be configured such that it doesn't utilize the game data until an approval is received from the authorization device. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214301 | IN-GAME ADVERTISEMENTS - Methods, apparatuses, and systems for executing an interactive executable in a production mode. The executable is configured to interact with an end user of the interactive executable. Executing the interactive executable results in a plurality of production interactive execution states of the interactive executable. A watcher module detects a sequence of one or more production interactive execution states and renders a message unassociated with the interactive executable. In embodiments, the interactive executable is a computer-implemented game, and the message is an advertisement. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214302 | BOARD, SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR BOARD, AND GAMING MACHINE HAVING THE SAME SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR BOARD - To provide a supporting structure which can prevent electric contact failures of memories and a CPU caused by warping of a board. In a supporting structure for a board including a CPU, memories, and a connector for removably attaching the CPU and memories, provided on a plate-like main body, a warping preventive body | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214303 | Method, System and Computer Program Product For Producing, Offering and Executing Recreational Application Programs - Recreational application programs are offered for execution through players' terminals. Said recreational application programs involve at least one of playing and gambling. The system comprises an event model ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214304 | USER INTERFACE FOR SELECTING ITEMS IN A VIDEO GAME - In a computer program operating based on user inputs, a user input module receives user input from a view control portion of the user input device, the view control portion being input elements designated for user by the user to change a view, the view being a surface in a virtual space that is mapped to a display surface such that the user can see at least a portion of the contents of the virtual space that is visible through the view and the user can see different portions and/or perspectives of the virtual space by changing the view. The user view change inputs are conveyed to the computer program, thereby enabling the computer program to determine how to change a display to conform to the user's desired view change. The user input module can then receive user input to indicate a user's selection of objects from the virtual space and select objects in the virtual space using a current view as a selector for the items, thereby allowing the user to specify a selection by positioning a view. A reticle can be used to specify a viewable object to select and selection can be by matching categories of objects under the reticle. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214305 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING A SIMULATION DEVICE WITH A GAMING DEVICE - A system and method for interfacing a simulation device with a gaming device is disclosed. The system comprises a video game controller and a sensor. The controller is configured to mimic certain aspects of standard game controllers, providing control functions to a video game, with added functionality to accept input of an external control signal. The game controller is further configured to allow one or more of its control functions to be overridden by control functions provided by the external control signal. The sensor measures simulation parameters representative of actions performed on the simulation device and outputs simulation control signals representative of the simulation parameters. The sensor simulation control signals may be input to the game controller to provide control functions to the video game using both the simulation device and the game controller. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214306 | Controller - There is described a controller, for example, for a game. The controller comprises a controller body, first and second limbs extending from the controller body, a sensor array, and an output. The first and second limbs define respective first and second axes, and the limbs are each rotatable about their respective axis. The sensor array comprises at least one sensor arranged to sense relative positions of the limbs in relation to the controller body, and the output is arranged to provide a signal which varies in dependence upon the sensed relative positions. There is also described game playing equipment comprising such a controller. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214307 | Method for configuration - A method for configuring an EGM from a remote terminal thereby providing improvements in operational efficiency when configuring EGMs. For example, operational efficiencies are possible by providing direct access to configure an EGM without the technician traveling to the physical machine, which may be miles away. For local EGM's, there will be efficiencies obtained by the number of EGM's configured per hour/per technician. For extremely remote EGM's, there are additional efficiencies by the reduction of travel and lodging expenses for the technician. Additionally, remote configuration of an EGM reduces security overhead. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214308 | GAMING SYSTEM INCLUDING A PLAYER RANKING FUNCTION - A gaming system comprising at least one gaming machine providing a wagering game; readable and writable computer memory; a monitor in electronic communication with the at least one gaming machine and the computer memory; a user interface through which a player can input identity information; wherein the monitor receives data relating to game play on said at least one gaming machine and compares the received data to at least one benchmark, wherein if the received data indicates that the at least one benchmark has been exceeded, then the monitor records in the computer memory data indicating that the benchmark has been exceeded and associates this with the identity information, and wherein the gaming system makes a feature available to a player who has been recorded in the computer memory as having exceeded the benchmark. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214309 | Dynamic configuration of a gaming system - A method to enable dynamic configuration of gaming terminals installed in one or a plurality of gaming premises whereby certified games, certified data files and certified support software components are activated in accordance with a predetermined schedule or automatically in response to the observed gaming activity. The method may include allocating an individual PKI certificate to each executable software component and each of its versions, binding the PKI certificate to the executable software, associating a distinctive policy for each certificate and then enforcing the software execution policies in accordance with the desired authorized game configuration and schedule. The PKI certificate's “Subject Name” (or “Issued to” field or “CommonName” field) may be a concatenation of the software component identification, its version number and optionally other identification characters. The method applies equally to other network connected gaming subsystems. The method enables a fine-grained and secure control of the authorized software components and thus the flexibility to securely configure the gaming system in accordance with a schedule or in a close-loop fashion in order to meet business objectives. In addition, a method to enable the certification authority to bind the certificates to the tested code is described. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214310 | Methods and systems for anonymous player profile storage and retrieval - A method and personal instrument for players to store and retrieve their game and player preference profile without registering for a named personal player account therefore retaining their anonymity. When playing multilevel games, the described embodiments allow storing and retrieving the game level and/or other player or game information such that the game may be subsequently resumed at the same or a different gaming machine. Gaming machines may be configured to offer Anonymous Player Profile Storage and Retrieval using personal readable storage instruments such as machine readable Player Profile Tickets, personal memory devices, PIN-based keypad or modalities. Active anonymous players may be monitored while retaining their anonymity and consequently may earn loyalty bonuses and be prompted with promotional offers. Monitored active anonymous players may even be invited to join a conventional named player tracking scheme for additional benefits, if they wish to reveal their identity. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214311 | GAME SYSTEM, SERVER APPARATUS AND REGISTER TERMINAL - Each of game machines sends result information indicating an individual ID and play result to a server. The server has a common ID control file and an individual game control file, which store common points, a common ID and an individual ID, associated with each other. A CPU converts the result information into common points, and allows the converted common points to be reflected in the common points in the common ID control file corresponding to the individual ID. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214312 | Security System For Authenticating Gaming Chips - A system for authenticating RFID-capable gaming chips in a casino. The system includes at least one security server, at least one secure network, a casino management system and a plurality of magnetic couplers distributed within the casino. The gaming chips are adapted to provide a response to a challenge issued by the magnetic couplers when the chips are located in the vicinity of the magnetic couplers. The chip is authenticated when the response matches a computed response by the server. Preferably, the authentication information is loaded into the chip prior to the chip being used in the casino. The response preferably takes the form of a one time password, so that when the password list is depleted within the chip, the chip must be re-commissioned. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214313 | Torque Overload Clutch - A radial detent torque overload clutch has a retaining ring inside the outer housing to retain the hub in the housing and a thrust bearing between the ring and pawls to bear thrust loads that tend to pull the hub out of the housing. The pawls exert driving torque in only one direction so that the hub can be turned manually relative to the housing in the opposite direction by the pawls camming on gently sloped surfaces of the housing. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214314 | TRANSMISSION JOINT - A transmission joint for angularly connecting a first and a second member, and having a coupling member interposed functionally between the first and second member and extending about an axis; the coupling member has: a first portion connectable angularly to the first member, a second portion connectable angularly to the second member and located radially outwards of the first portion, and an intermediate portion interposed radially between the first and second portion and elongated in a direction crosswise to the axis; the intermediate portion of the coupling member has, from the first portion to the second portion, a first portion decreasing in thickness crosswise to the direction, and a second portion of constant thickness. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214315 | METHOD FOR RETAINING LUBRICATION FOR LIFE EXTENSION IN EXISTING SPLINED JOINT - A method for retaining lubrication in a splined joint comprises the steps of forming a seal between an inward surface of a grease seal cup and a first component, forming another seal between an outward surface of the grease seal cup and a sealing member extending from a second component, and engaging an end portion of the grease seal cup with an end portion of the first component, so that the end portion of the grease seal cup resists axial displacement of the grease seal cup during engagement of the first component with the second component. The grease seal cup of the method has a cylindrical portion integral with the end portion. The cylindrical portion has a tapered annular wall with the inward and outward surfaces. The end portion of the grease seal cup extends radially and inwardly from the cylindrical portion, so that the tapered annular wall is squeezed between the first component and the sealing member. The pre-fabricated light weight grease seal cup can be used in existing splined joints without adversely affecting the weight balance. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214316 | Ball-and-Socket Joint and Universal Shaft - A ball-and-socket joint comprising an inner hub ( | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214317 | DRIVESHAFT COMPRISING A COUNTER TRACK JOINT FEATURING A DELIMITED AXIAL DISPLACEMENT PATH - A constant velocity universal ball joint | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214318 | Indoor Golf Putting Game - A golf putting game for playing on a floor surface is disclosed. In a first embodiment, a golf ball has a substantially uniform magnetic field therearound and includes at least one magnetically attractive target. Preferably at least one magnetically attractive hazard is included. In use, the golf ball may be struck by a golf club to roll on the surface towards the target to be captured thereby, indicating that the ball was hit properly to the target. An elongated base may be included for playing on hard surfaces, the base including a carpeted or tufted playing surface. Non-magnetic golf course elements and printed indicia may be included on the playing surface. In a second embodiment of the invention, the golf ball is magnetically attractive, and the target and hazards have a substantially uniform magnetic field therearound, such as by including magnetic particles uniformly distributed therethrough. | 2008-09-04 |
| 20080214319 | GOLF SWING DEVICE - A golf device is provided that includes a storage mechanism to store information related to a desired swing of a golf club, and a swing identifying device to identify when the golf club has moved a desired distance based on the stored information related to the desired swing. | 2008-09-04 |
