Patent application number | Description | Published |
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. | 09-04-2008 |
20080313636 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURE AUTOMATED DATA COLLECTION - The invention provides for an automated data collection having an endpoint coupled to at least one gaming machine to collect data from the at least one gaming machine, at least one concentrator in communication with the endpoint via a personal area network to obtain the data from the endpoint, and at least one remote collection server in communication with the at least one concentrator to receive the data from the at least one concentrator, wherein the data is pushed from the endpoint to the at least one remote collection server at predefined time intervals without interrupting game play on the at least one gaming machine. | 12-18-2008 |
20090104954 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN EVENT OF AN EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED INTERFACE - A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface. | 04-23-2009 |
20090104989 | SEPARABLE BACKLIGHTING SYSTEM - A gaming machine may have an optical module having a first display screen configured to output a visual image in response to a control signal, and a lighting module having light film on a first surface, a plate on a second surface, and a plurality of light sources positioned in an interior region formed by the light film and plate, wherein the plurality of light sources provide light to the optical module, and wherein the lighting module is removably coupled to the optical module such that the lighting module may be replaced or serviced without disturbing the optical module. | 04-23-2009 |
20100016073 | AUTOMATED AND SECURE DATA COLLECTION FOR SECURING AND MANAGING GAMING NETWORKS - Data collected by a secure automated data collection system can be used to effectively manage various gaming systems including wired and/or wireless gaming networks. Managing a gaming network can, for example, include securing the gaming network against unauthorized access and/or unauthorized devices, changing the mode and/or manner of communication, and generating and providing alerts. A gaming management system can be operable to monitor transmissions made in a gaming network including transmissions made to and from at least one gaming device, obtain data pertaining to the transmissions, and manage the gaming network based on the data. | 01-21-2010 |
20100105454 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERFACING WITH A THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION - A system for interfacing with a third-party application is described. The system includes a third-party device, a server-based system configured to communicate with the third-party device, and a gaming device configured to communicate with the server-based system to display content of the product or service. The gaming device is configured to generate an outcome of a wager-based game independent of the content that is displayed. | 04-29-2010 |
20110230268 | COMMUNICATION METHODS FOR NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEMS - Methods and devices are provided for secure identification and authentication of computing hardware connected to wired or wireless networks, including but not limited to thin clients in server-based systems, mobile gaming devices, etc. Some implementations involve a frequent exchange of information between networked devices. In some implementations the exchange may be so frequent as to be effectively a constant exchange of information, though there may be small time intervals during which no such information is exchanged. Some preferred methods are effective against both external attacks and those benefiting from assistance or information provided by those with administrative access. | 09-22-2011 |
20130035157 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTERFACING WITH A THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION - A system for interfacing with a third-party application is described. The system includes a third-party device, a server-based system configured to communicate with the third-party device, and a gaming device configured to communicate with the server-based system to display content of the product or service. The gaming device is configured to generate an outcome of a wager-based game independent of the content that is displayed. | 02-07-2013 |
20130123007 | BEHAVIORAL BIOMETRICS FOR AUTHENTICATION IN COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS - Techniques for authenticating one or more entities are disclosed. Authentication can be performed based on one or more attributes associated with an image and/or input provided in connection with an image. The image is effectively provided for authenticating one or more entities associated with a computing environment. The attributes which can be measures include the manner in which an image has been created and/or traced by a person being authenticated. A person can initially register with an authentication system by creating and/or tracing an image. Subsequently, the person can be provided with the same, similar and/or completely different image in order to be authenticated by the authentication system. It will be appreciated that the image needs not be a signature or provide any personal information about the person being authenticated. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130774 | REALISTIC VIDEO REELS - Described herein is a gaming machine configured to output video data that simulates mechanical reels in a traditional mechanical slot machine. Embodiments detailed herein contribute to the emulation and perception of a mechanical machine by providing video data adaptations that each simulate a realistic visual attribute of a mechanical reel gaming machine. | 05-23-2013 |
20150159517 | Heat Utilization in ORC Systems - Apparatus, systems and methods are provided for the improved use of waste heat recovery systems which utilize the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) to generate mechanical and/or electric power from heat sources generating power from biofuel such as biogas produced during the anaerobic digestion process. Waste heat energy obtained from heat source(s) is provided to one or more ORC system(s) which may be operatively coupled to electric generator(s). A heat coupling subsystem provides the requisite condensation of ORC working fluid by transferring heat from ORC working fluid to another process or system, such as anaerobic digester tank(s), to provide heat energy that enhances the production of fuel for the prime mover(s) without requiring the consumption of additional energy for that purpose. | 06-11-2015 |
20150199876 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AN EVENT OF AN EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED INTERFACE - A method for tracking an event of an externally controlled interface (ECI) is described. The method includes generating the externally controlled interface independent of an outcome of a wager-based game regulated by a regulatory authority, and logging the event of the externally controlled interface. | 07-16-2015 |
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20100124227 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY ROUTING DATA - Systems and methods for electronically routing data are provided. A data hub for electronically routing data may include an interface module that receives an electronic communication from a data source. The electronic communication may include a destination identifier associated with an intended destination for the communication, a source identifier associated with the data source, a command identifier associated with a command included in the communication, and a payload that includes data associated with the command. Further, the data hub may include a routing module that determines the intended destination based at least in part on the destination identifier, and routes the electronic communication to the intended destination. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125606 | DATA STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Data structures and methods of forming data structures are provided. The data structures may be stored in a suitable memory of a computer system. A data structure may include a first data array and a second data array. The first data array may include respective identifiers of a plurality of data types that are included in the data structure. The second data array may include data formatted in accordance with the plurality of data types. The data structure may facilitate relatively high speed communication of the data included in the data structure. | 05-20-2010 |
20100175029 | CONTEXT SWITCHING ZOOMING USER INTERFACE - A diagnostic system includes a display module that displays an icon view and one or more sensor views. The icon view includes icons that represent associated processes and the sensor views include sensor data that is associated with respective ones of the processes. A processor module receives the sensor data from sensors. A human interface device communicates with the processor module and includes a pointing device. The pointing device facilitates selecting one of the icons and zooming the icon view to switch from the icon view to its associated sensor view. | 07-08-2010 |
20120098834 | SMART PLOT METHODOLOGY - The present subject matter relates to a method and a system for generating data plots illustrating aspects relating to relationships among entities. Plot definitions are established defining relationships among plural entities where the definitions include data paths identifying data locations. Data may be provided to the data locations either manually or automatically and various selectable diagnostic plots may be generated. | 04-26-2012 |
20130031421 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHODS OF PRESENTING DATA TO IDENTIFY FAULTS WITHIN POWER SYSTEMS - A computing device for use with a power system is provided. The computing device includes a processor that is programmed to organize data representative of at least one fault within the power system and to generate a graphical representation of the organized data. The computing device also includes a presentation interface that is coupled to the processor for presenting the graphical representation to a user to enable the user to identify the fault. Moreover, a user interface is coupled to the presentation interface and configured to enable the user to select at least one data point on the graphical representation such that the user is enabled to identify at least one variable of the fault. | 01-31-2013 |
20130246026 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A SYSTEM ASSET - A device for monitoring operation of a plurality of system assets includes a storage device configured to store a model of a plurality of system assets, wherein the model includes a plurality of asset images associated with the system assets, and a plurality of component connections representative of a plurality of conduits coupled to the system assets. The device also includes a processor coupled to the storage device. The processor is configured to display the plurality of asset images and to display the plurality of component connections. The processor is also configured to select an asset image, display a status of a system asset associated with the selected asset image, and automatically display a representation of at least one of a process flow entering the system asset and a process flow exiting the system asset when the asset image is selected. | 09-19-2013 |
20130246037 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A SYSTEM ASSET - A device for use in monitoring operation of a plurality of system assets includes a storage device configured to store a model of a plurality of system assets and a processor coupled to the storage device. The model includes a plurality of asset images associated with the plurality of system assets. The processor is configured to display the plurality of asset images, select a first asset image of the plurality of asset images, receive an input representative of a first point in time and an input representative of a second point in time, and display a context of a first system asset associated with the first asset image between the first point in time and the second point in time. The context of the first system asset includes an asset image representative of the first system asset and asset measurement data representative of a measured operating condition of the first system asset. | 09-19-2013 |
20130246858 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A SYSTEM ASSET - A device for use in monitoring operation of a plurality of system assets includes a storage device configured to store a model of a plurality of system assets and a processor coupled to the storage device. The processor is configured to receive data representative of a status of the system assets, and display, in a first display state, a plurality of asset images representative of the system assets using the model. The processor is also configured to display, in a second display state, a first asset image of the asset images within the display upon a determination that the system asset represented by first asset image is in an alarm state, and display, in a third display state, the remaining asset images within the display upon a determination that the system assets represented by the remaining asset images are not in an alarm state. | 09-19-2013 |
20140122800 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING OPERATIONS OF A SYSTEM ASSET - A device for use in monitoring operation of a system asset includes an interface for receiving sensor data representative of an operating condition of the system asset, a memory device for storing the sensor data, and a processor coupled to the interface and to the memory device. The processor is configured to create a hierarchy of sensor data within the memory device, wherein the hierarchy comprises a first tier and a second tier, store a first level of the sensor data in the first tier, and store a second level of the sensor data in the second tier. | 05-01-2014 |
20140160130 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLOTTING A DISTRIBUTION OF DATA - In one aspect, a method for displaying measurement information from at least one sensor of a machine is provided. In another aspect, a computing device for displaying measurement information from at least one sensor of a machine is provided. In another aspect, a system for displaying measurement information from at least one sensor of a machine is provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160152 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INTEGRATED PLOT TRAINING - A method for correlating data collected from at least one sensor of a first machine of a first type with a malfunction of the first machine is provided. The method is implemented by a computing device. The method includes storing, in a memory coupled to the computing device, an analysis data set based on measurement information from the at least one sensor. The method further includes storing, in the memory, at least one reference data set corresponding with a malfunction of a second machine, the second machine being of the first type. Additionally, the method includes displaying, with a display device, a first plot representing the analysis data set. Further, the method includes displaying, with the display device, a second plot representing one reference data set of the at least one reference data set. | 06-12-2014 |
20140168247 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLOTTING DATA - In one aspect, a method for displaying data from at least one sensor of a machine is provided. In another aspect, a computing device for displaying data from at least one sensor of a machine is provided. In another aspect, a system for displaying data from at least one sensor of a machine is provided. | 06-19-2014 |
20150018984 | MONITORING INTERFACE - A device receives diagnostic data related to the operation of a machine. The device is configured to receive a first user input related to a manner in which the diagnostic data is to be displayed on a display. The device is further configured to receive a second user input related to which portion of the diagnostic data is to be displayed on the display. The device is configured to transmit a signal related to the manner in which the diagnostic data is to be displayed on the display and which portion of the diagnostic data is to be displayed on the display. | 01-15-2015 |
20150019169 | SECURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MACHINE MONITORING - A system includes a secure data interface system. The secure data interface system includes a one-way communications interface configured to communicatively couple to a monitoring and protection system to receive data transmitted by the monitoring and protection system, and a processor configured to derive at least one measurement based on the data. The secure data interface system further includes a two-way communications interface configured to communicate the measurement to an external system, wherein the monitoring and protection system is configured to monitor operations of a machinery. | 01-15-2015 |
20150039284 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF A SYSTEM ASSET - A device for monitoring operation of a plurality of system assets includes a storage device configured to store a model of a plurality of system assets, wherein the model includes a plurality of asset images associated with the system assets, and a plurality of component connections representative of a plurality of conduits coupled to the system assets. The device also includes a processor coupled to the storage device. The processor is configured to display the plurality of asset images and to display the plurality of component connections. The processor is also configured to select an asset image, display a status of a system asset associated with the selected asset image, and automatically display a representation of at least one of a process flow entering the system asset and a process flow exiting the system asset when the asset image is selected. | 02-05-2015 |