James K Morrow

Author:

James S. Morrow

ISBN #:

0471058394

Author:

James Edwin Morrow

ISBN #:

0882400290

Author:

James Edwin Morrow

ISBN #:

0882401343

Author:

James Morrow

ISBN #:

0151000824

Author:

James Morrow

ISBN #:

0151293252

Author:

James Morrow

ISBN #:

0151649359

Author:

James Morrow

ISBN #:

0151649340

Author:

James Morrow

ISBN #:

0151886563

US Patent:

6942571, Sep 13, 2005

Filed:

Oct 16, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/690289

Inventors:

Lawrence McAllister - Las Vegas NV, US
James Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Richard Hunsaker - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F013/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 37

Abstract:

An enhanced mechanical gaming system () utilizes a touch panel () as a user control device for mechanical assemblies and game play features which provides users with the enhanced flexibility and interactivity of a video gaming device in a mechanical gaming device environment. The enhanced mechanical gaming system () includes a gaming machine assembly (), a touch sensor assembly () incorporating a substantially transparent touch panel (), a touch panel controller (), and touch panel software (). The gaming machine assembly is a standard gaming machine assembly that has been modified to utilize touch-panel components. The touch panel () and the sensor assembly () produce touch data when activated, and provide viewing of mechanical assemblies behind the touch panel (). The touch panel controller () acts to control and interpret the touch panel (). The touch panel software () controls and interprets the touch data, as well as applying the touch data to interactive applications of the gaming machine assembly ().

US Patent:

7467404, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Sep 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/951954

Inventors:

Lawrence McAllister - Las Vegas NV, US
James W. Morrow - Sparks NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Garning, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726 9, 463 29

Abstract:

A method for distributing software licenses for authorizing the installation of gaming software, by a user, onto a gaming machine is provided. The software installation process is initiated and an electronic key containing an encrypted license count interfaces with the gaming machine. The encrypted license count represents the number of licenses available for authorizing the installation of a particular gaming software. The encrypted license count is accessed and it is determined whether installation is permitted. Additionally a processing means for accessing a remote server, via a network connection, and increasing the licensing count stored in the electronic key is provided.

US Patent:

7479065, Jan 20, 2009

Filed:

Aug 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/209895

Inventors:

Lawrence McAllister - Las Vegas NV, US
James Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Richard Hunsaker - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 37, 463 20

Abstract:

An enhanced mechanical gaming system () utilizes a touch panel () as a user control device for mechanical assemblies and game play features which provides users with the enhanced flexibility and interactivity of a video gaming device in a mechanical gaming device environment. The enhanced mechanical gaming system () includes a gaming machine assembly (), a touch sensor assembly () incorporating a substantially transparent touch panel (), a touch panel controller (), and touch panel software (). The gaming machine assembly is a standard gaming machine assembly that has been modified to utilize touch-panel components. The touch panel () and the sensor assembly () produce touch data when activated, and provide viewing of mechanical assemblies behind the touch panel (). The touch panel controller () acts to control and interpret the touch panel (). The touch panel software () controls and interprets the touch data, as well as applying the touch data to interactive applications of the gaming machine assembly ().

US Patent:

8109825, Feb 7, 2012

Filed:

Jan 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/355861

Inventors:

Lawrence McAllister - Las Vegas NV, US
James Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Richard Hunsaker - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 18, 463 19, 463 46, 273143

Abstract:

An enhanced mechanical gaming system () utilizes a touch panel () as a user control device for mechanical assemblies and game play features which provides users with the enhanced flexibility and interactivity of a video gaming device in a mechanical gaming device environment. The enhanced mechanical gaming system () includes a gaming machine assembly (), a touch sensor assembly () incorporating a substantially transparent touch panel (), a touch panel controller (), and touch panel software (). The gaming machine assembly is a standard gaming machine assembly that has been modified to utilize touch-panel components. The touch panel () and the sensor assembly () produce touch data when activated, and provide viewing of mechanical assemblies behind the touch panel (). The touch panel controller () acts to control and interpret the touch panel (). The touch panel software () controls and interprets the touch data, as well as applying the touch data to interactive applications of the gaming machine assembly ().

US Patent:

8167723, May 1, 2012

Filed:

Aug 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/463793

Inventors:

Rodney Hill - Las Vegas NV, US
Shawn G. Quick - Sparks NV, US
Loren T. Nelson - Reno NV, US
James W. Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Robert L. Miodunski - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 42, 463 16, 463 17, 463 18, 463 19, 463 20, 463 25, 463 40, 463 41, 463 43

Abstract:

A gaming system having a reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. The gaming system comprises one or more gaming machines including one or more reconfigurable video displays where at least one display presents video content for a game of chance and one display presents game information. The gaming machines are capable of receiving and presenting downloadable information on the reconfigurable video displays. The gaming system also includes a configurable display sign associated with the gaming machines. The configurable display sign includes one or more video displays, and the configurable display sign is capable of receiving and presenting downloadable information on the video displays. The gaming system also includes a processor that is in communication with the gaming machines and the configurable display sign. The processor is capable of altering the content displayed on one or more of the reconfigurable video displays and the configurable display sign.

US Patent:

8257180, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Apr 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/451430

Inventors:

Rodney Hill - Las Vegas NV, US
Shawn G. Quick - Sparks NV, US
Loren T. Nelson - Reno NV, US
James W. Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Robert L. Miodunski - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 42, 463 16, 463 17, 463 18, 463 19, 463 20, 463 25, 463 40, 463 41, 463 43

Abstract:

A gaming system having one or more reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. Each gaming machine includes three reconfigurable video screens, wherein the reconfigurable first video screen displays a first game located on the gaming machine, and wherein the second reconfigurable video screen and the third reconfigurable video screen display pay tables associated with the first game, artwork associated with the first game, or combinations thereof. The one or more gaming machines are reconfigurable to display a second game on the three reconfigurable video screens in response to receiving a reconfiguration command and downloading the second game from a server via a network so that the second game is displayed on the first reconfigurable video screen, and wherein the second reconfigurable video screen and the third reconfigurable video screen display pay tables associated with the second game, artwork associated with the second game, or combinations thereof.

US Patent:

8323093, Dec 4, 2012

Filed:

Feb 2, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/365162

Inventors:

Lawrence C. McAllister - Las Vegas NV, US
James W. Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Richard Hunsaker - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 18, 463 19, 463 46, 273143, 345156

Abstract:

An enhanced gaming system utilizes a touch panel as a user control device for game play features which provides users with the enhanced flexibility and interactivity of a video gaming device in a gaming device environment. The enhanced gaming system includes a set of reels, a panel, and a user control device. The panel overlays a set of reels. The set of reels are visible through at least one portion of the panel. The user control interface includes a substantially transparent touch panel overlaying the reels. In one embodiment, the user control interface enables a user control of reel spin direction in correspondence with direction in which the touch panel is touched by the user. In another aspect, the user control interface enables a user control of reel spin speed in correspondence with the speed in which the user touches the touch panel.

US Patent:

8500561, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Aug 28, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/597148

Inventors:

Rodney Hill - Las Vegas NV, US
Shawn G. Quick - Sparks NV, US
Loren T. Nelson - Reno NV, US
James W. Morrow - Sparks NV, US
Robert L. Miodunski - Henderson NV, US

Assignee:

Bally Gaming, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 42, 463 16, 463 17, 463 18, 463 19, 463 20, 463 25, 463 39, 463 40, 463 41, 463 43

Abstract:

A gaming system having one or more reconfigurable gaming machines and reconfigurable gaming displays is disclosed herein. Each gaming machine includes three reconfigurable video screens, wherein the reconfigurable first video screen, the second reconfigurable video screen, and the third reconfigurable video screen display a first game, information associated with the first game, casino specific features, or combinations thereof. The one or more gaming machines are reconfigurable to display a second game on the three reconfigurable video screens in response to receiving a reconfiguration command and downloading the second game from a server via a network so that the first reconfigurable video screen, the second reconfigurable video screen, and the third reconfigurable video screen display the second game, information associated with the second game, casino specific features, or combinations thereof.