Wms Gaming, Inc.

Other

Bally Gaming, Inc.

Robert T Davis

Christopher J Frattinger

Christopher W Blackburn

Terry D Warkentin

Suzanne J Ruebusch

Timothy J Holman

Alfred Thomas

Jeremy Hornik

Peter R Anderson

Matthew John Ward

Jacek A Grabiec

Rory L Block

William R Wadleigh

Edward Q Earley

Robert L McSulla

Christopher A Royce

Dale R Bucholz

Sue Ruebusch

Ryan L Bibbey

Remy Y Goglio

An illustrative method manages configuration information of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and maintains server configuration information at a server that supports EGMs in a server-client relationship. The server configuration information contains stored information about the configuration of each EGM. EGM configuration information transmitted from the EMGs is received at the server. The server and EGM configuration information each contains corresponding fields with values representing information about predetermined factors. The values in the fields of the server configuration information are compared with the values in corresponding fields of the EGM configuration information. A report is generated based on the comparison.

Configuration synchronization between electronic gaming machines and a supporting server

A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining one or more casino events that request a configuration for one or more wagering game machines, generating one or more automated configuration tasks, assigning one or more properties to the tasks, and storing the one or more automated configuration tasks and the one or more properties so that the one or more properties are persisted on the gaming network. The operations can also include recovering a wagering game machine's operational state if the automated configuration tasks encounter problems during execution that affect the wagering game machine's playability.

Automated wagering game machine configuration and recovery

A controller of gaming machines that permit wagering on wagering games includes a first memory location that stores a first time-based schedule of gaming actions to be taken by the gaming machines that are located remote from the controller. A second memory location stores identities of first gaming machines. One of the first and second memory locations stores a pointer that links the other of the first and second memory locations and associates the first gaming machines with the first schedule so that one of the first schedule and first gaming machines can be modified independent of and without modifying the other of the first schedule and the first gaming machines. A data transmitter transmits instructions corresponding to the gaming actions defined by the first schedule to the first gaming machines.

Scheduling of reconfigurable gaming machines

A wagering game system and operations for a wagering game system include a plugin architecture and framework in which wagering game system applications utilize plugins to provide functionality for an application or service. The plugins may be independently tested and verified by a jurisdictional testing agent to confirm that the operation of the plugin complies with the rules and regulations for a jurisdiction. If plugins are added or updated, a system vendor may submit only those plugins that require jurisdictional approval to a testing agent. An application or service may download plugins that are approved for use in the jurisdiction in which the application or service is operating.

Jurisdictional control in a wagering game system plugin architecture

A system and method for viewing and ordering wager gaming content utilizes a network server to provide an interface to a user coupled to the network. In one embodiment, the server is an Internet web based server, and the user is a thin client, using an Internet browser to view and select wager gaming content. The web based server may be coupled to an order entry system to facilitate ordering and payment for selected wager gaming content. The order entry system may also be coupled to a content server to provide for downloading of selected wager gaming content.

Ordering, delivering, and licensing wager gaming content

A controller of gaming machines includes an input/output module adapted to receive signals that represent a current status of a parameter of the gaming machines. A microprocessing unit generates for each gaming machine(s) an icon having variable visual indicia indicative of a value of the parameter being monitored. The microprocessing unit automatically changes in substantially real-time the visual indicia associated with the icon to reflect a change in the status of the parameter of an associated first gaming machine in accordance with a first received signal.

Display of the status of gaming machines

A wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In embodiments, the operations can include determining one or more casino events that request a configuration for one or more wagering game machines, generating one or more automated configuration tasks, assigning one or more properties to the tasks, and storing the one or more automated configuration tasks and the one or more properties so that the one or more properties are persisted on the gaming network. The operations can also include recovering a wagering game machines operational state if the automated configuration tasks encounter problems during execution that affect the wagering game machines playability.

A computing apparatus operating as a gaming machine permits wagering on games. A browser generates a request for information contained on a remote server. An intermediate client-side processing, ICSP, engine coupled with the browser receives the request and generates a corresponding request that is transmitted to the remote server. The browser, following the transmission of the first message, being released to process other actions without having yet received a reply to the first message.

Information flow control for gaming machines requiring server support

Systems and methods for delivering wager gaming machine information are described herein. In one embodiment, the method includes collecting information about a wager gaming machine. The method can also include creating a human-readable wager gaming machine information report based on the information and e-mailing the wager gaming machine report to an email address.

System and method for delivering wager gaming machine information

A dispenser for rolls of sheet material includes a base or housing for supporting one or more rolls of sheet material. An extension from one side of the housing includes a receiver for receiving one end of an axle/push rod. A journal is positioned on the opposite side of the housing from the receiver. The journal and receiver in turn are positioned along an axis. The axle/push rod has a first section which can be inserted into the center passageway through the roll and extend at least slightly out of the opposite side of the roll. A second section of the axle/push rod abutting the side of the roll has a diameter greater than the passageway through the roll and allows the axle/push rod to push the roll rotatably supported on the first section out of the housing. The entire length of the axle/push rod is greater than twice the length of a roll. The roll on the axle/push rod is then exposed outside the housing for dispension of sheet material. Once the roll exposed for dispension is expired, the axle is withdrawn from the receiver and withdrawn through the housing, with a half turn the remaining rolls drop in the housing and the axle right side up is reinserted into the next succeeding roll passageway. The axle/push rod is used to then push the next roll out to where it is positioned for dispension.

Dispenser for rolls of sheet material

A device and method for holding a container in an inverted position to assist in dispensing the contents of the container. A bracket and retaining band are doubled along the length of the container. The retaining band holds the bracket into abutment with the container. The bracket has a mounting portion or mechanism that allows the bracket to be hung from or mounted to a supporting structure. The bracket also includes a portion towards the opposite end of the bracket which stabilizes the bracket along the side of the container to resist rotation of the hook. The bracket and retaining band allow suspension of the container in an inverted position for easier dispension of the contents of the container.

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Reno, NV, United States of America

Robert T Davis