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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
May. 27, 2014
Inventor Holdings, Llc, Stamford, CT (US);
Jay S. Walker, Ridgefield, CT (US);
James A. Jorasch, New York, NY (US);
Russell P. Sammon, San Francisco, CA (US);
Scott T. Friesen, New York, NY (US);
Michael D. Downs, Wilton, CT (US);
Steven M. Santisi, Ridgefield, CT (US);
INVENTOR HOLDINGS, LLC, Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for managing and authenticating usage of features of gaming devices are presented. In accordance with some embodiments, the methods and apparatus may facilitate an offer engine for providing one or more offers to a user of the gaming device, wherein an offer comprises an offer for a payment to be made to the user in exchange for an action by the user, wherein the one or more offers are distinct from indications of awards the user may qualify for during play of a game playable via the gaming device. In one embodiment the methods and apparatus may provide for determining whether to adjust the first feature based on the measure of performance.