John Michael Boushy

US Patent:

6993494, Jan 31, 2006

Filed:

Sep 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/658366

Inventors:

John M. Boushy - Henderson NV, US
Timothy J. Wilmott - Mays Landing NJ, US

Assignee:

Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

705 10, 705400, 705 14

Abstract:

A method and system of managing value from a resource such as hotel rooms by taking into account indirect value, such as gaming value, in determining recommended bid prices. Observed and/or estimated indirect value for customers is obtained. Recommended bid prices for instances of the resource, such as hotel rooms, are adjusted based on the obtained indirect value. Prices are further adjusted based on competitive market conditions.

US Patent:

7212978, May 1, 2007

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/989929

Inventors:

David P. Kowal - Las Vegas NV, US
John M. Boushy - Henderson NV, US
Timothy J. Wilmott - Mays Landing NJ, US

Assignee:

Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
H04K 1/00

US Classification:

705 1, 705 5, 705 7, 705 10, 705 40, 34082528, 235376

Abstract:

A system that manages and optimizes total customer value on a property-specific basis and by further considering customer activities across multiple properties in a chain of properties.

US Patent:

7419427, Sep 2, 2008

Filed:

Feb 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/777817

Inventors:

John Michael Boushy - Germantown TN, US

Assignee:

Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 25, 463 29, 463 42, 705 10, 705 14, 235375, 235380

Abstract:

A system and method for implementing a customer tracking and recognition program that encompasses customers' gaming and non-gaming activity alike at a plurality of affiliated casino properties. Customer information is accumulated at each affiliated casino through one or more LAN-based management systems, updated to a central patron database (CPDB) that is coupled to each casino LAN through a WAN, and made available to each affiliated casino property as needed. Customer accounts are automatically activated and provided with data from the CPDB when a customer from one casino property first visits an affiliated casino property. Customer accounts are updated with new activity data whenever a management system associated with the casino receives customer data from input devices, such as card readers, workstations, and dumb terminals, located at various venues throughout the casino. Customers are awarded points, based on their tracked activity at all affiliated casino properties. The point awards have a monetary value and are redeemable for gifts, meals, cash and the like, at any of the casino properties.

US Patent:

57616477, Jun 2, 1998

Filed:

May 24, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/653436

Inventors:

John Michael Boushy - Germantown TN

Assignee:

Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

G06F 1760

US Classification:

705 10

Abstract:

A system and method for implementing a customer tracking and recognition program that encompasses customers' gaming and non-gaming activity alike at a plurality of affiliated casino properties. Customer information is accumulated at each affiliated casino through one or more LAN-based management systems, updated to a central patron database (CPDB) that is coupled to each casino LAN through a WAN, and made available to each affiliated casino property as needed. Customer accounts are automatically activated and provided with data from the CPDB when a customer from one casino property first visits an affiliated casino property. Customer accounts are updated with new activity data whenever a management system associated with the casino receives customer data from input devices, such as card readers, workstations, and dumb terminals, located at various venues throughout the casino. Customers are awarded points, based on their tracked activity at all affiliated casino properties. The point awards have a monetary value and are redeemable for gifts, meals, cash and the like, at any of the casino properties.

US Patent:

60030135, Dec 14, 1999

Filed:

May 29, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/087619

Inventors:

John M. Boushy - Germantown TN
Bruce C. Rowe - Germantown TN
Jayme D. Sevigny - New Orleans LA

Assignee:

Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. - Memphis TN

International Classification:

G06F 1900
G06F 1760

US Classification:

705 10

Abstract:

A system and method for differentiating customers according to their worth to the casino. Customer information is accumulated at each affiliated casino through one or more LAN-based management systems, updated to a central patron database (CPDB) that is coupled to each casino LAN through a WAN, and made available to each affiliated casino property as needed. Customer accounts are automatically activated and provided with data from the CPDB when a customer from one casino property first visits an affiliated casino property. Customer accounts are updated with status information based on the customer's worth to the casino. Customer accounts are updated with new activity data whenever a management system associated with the casino receives customer data from input devices, such as card readers, workstations, and dumb terminals, located at various venues throughout the casino. Customers are awarded points, based on their tracked activity at all affiliated casino properties. Customers also have theoretical win profiles.

US Patent:

61833622, Feb 6, 2001

Filed:

Jun 1, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/088423

Inventors:

John Michael Boushy - Germantown TN

Assignee:

Harrah's Operating Co. - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 924
G06F 1760

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

A system and method for implementing a customer tracking and recognition program that encompasses customers' gaming and non-gaming activity alike at a plurality of affiliated casino properties. Customer information is accumulated at each affiliated casino through one or more LAN-based management systems, updated to a central patron database (CPDB) that is coupled to each casino LAN through a WAN, and made available to each affiliated casino property as needed. Customer accounts are automatically activated and provided with data from the CPDB when a customer from one casino property first visits an affiliated casino property. Customer accounts are updated with new activity data whenever a management system associated with the casino receives customer data from input devices, such as card readers, workstations, and dumb terminals, located at various venues throughout the casino. Customers are awarded points, based on their tracked activity at all affiliated casino properties. The point awards have a monetary value and are redeemable for gifts, meals, cash and the like, at any of the casino properties.