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Granted Patent B2
US 12,243,392 · App. 18/357,626 · Granted Mar 4, 2025

Outcome determination method for gaming device

Inventor: John F. Acres (Las Vegas, NV)
Assignee: Acres Technology
G07F17/3267G07F17/3213G07F17/3244G07F17/34
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Patent No.
US 12,243,392
App. No.
18/357,626
Granted
Mar 4, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

Embodiments of this concept are directed to a method of operating a gaming device to determine game outcomes by using a range of game numbers for winning game outcomes. That is, the gaming device includes a range of numbers associated with a generic winning outcome or each winning outcome to ensure that a winning outcome or specific winning outcome will hit within the specified range. This method may be used a variety of game types including slot machines, video poker, keno, video pachinko, etc. These gaming machines may additionally include one or more proximity indicators or meters associated with the various outcomes.

Claims (46)

1. A method comprising:

initializing, on an electronic gaming device, a game, wherein the game comprises one or more winning outcomes associated with one or more ranges of numbers, and wherein each winning outcome of the one or more winning outcomes is associated with a range of numbers of the one or more ranges of numbers;

receiving, via the electronic gaming device, one or more wagers associated with the game;

based on receiving the one or more wagers, executing one or more game instances of the game;

based on executing the one or more game instances, determining a number of games played; and

determining, based on the number of games played and a randomly selected number within the range of numbers, a next occurrence of a winning outcome of the one or more winning outcomes.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more winning outcomes are associated with one or more hit frequencies, and wherein the one or more ranges of numbers are determined based on the one or more hit frequencies.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the next occurrence of the winning outcome is associated with a weighted table comprising the one or more winning outcomes.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the one or more wagers comprises receiving an electronic funds transfer.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the one or more wagers comprises receiving currency via a currency receiving component of the electronic gaming device.

6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

initiating a next game instance;

determining the next game instance is associated with the next occurrence of the winning outcome; and

outputting the next occurrence of the winning outcome.

7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising outputting funds based on the next occurrence of the winning outcome.

8. One or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing processor-executable instructions thereon, which, when executed by at least one processor cause the at least one processor to:

initialize, on an electronic gaming device, a game, wherein the game comprises one or more winning outcomes associated with one or more ranges of numbers, and wherein each winning outcome of the one or more winning outcomes is associated with a range of numbers of the one or more ranges of numbers;

receive, via the electronic gaming device, one or more wagers associated with the game;

based on receiving the one or more wagers, execute one or more game instances of the game;

based on executing the one or more game instances, determine a number of games played; and

determine, based on the number of games played and a randomly selected number within the range of numbers, a next occurrence of a winning outcome of the one or more winning outcomes.

9. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 8 , wherein the one or more winning outcomes are associated with one or more hit frequencies, and wherein the one or more ranges of numbers are determined based on the one or more hit frequencies.

10. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 8 , wherein the next occurrence of the winning outcome is associated with a weighted table comprising the one or more winning outcomes.

11. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 8 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, that when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to receive the one or more wagers, further cause the at least one processor to receive the one or more wagers via an electronic funds transfer.

12. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 8 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, that when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to receive the one or more wagers, further cause the at least one processor to receive the one or more wagers via a currency receiving component of the electronic gaming device.

13. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 8 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the at least one processor to:

initiate a next game instance;

determine the next game instance is associated with the next occurrence of the winning outcome; and

output the next occurrence of the winning outcome.

14. The one or more non-transitory computer-readable media of claim 8 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, further cause the at least one processor to output funds based on the next occurrence of the winning outcome.

15. An apparatus comprising:

one or more processors; and

memory storing processor-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to:

initialize, on an electronic gaming device, a game, wherein the game comprises one or more winning outcomes associated with one or more ranges of numbers, and wherein each winning outcome of the one or more winning outcomes is associated with a range of numbers of the one or more ranges of numbers;

receive, via the electronic gaming device, one or more wagers associated with the game;

based on receiving the one or more wagers, execute one or more game instances of the game;

based on executing the one or more game instances, determine a number of games played; and

determine, based on the number of games played and a randomly selected number within the range of numbers, a next occurrence of a winning outcome of the one or more winning outcomes.

16. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the one or more winning outcomes are associated with one or more hit frequencies, and wherein the one or more ranges of numbers are determined based on the one or more hit frequencies.

17. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the next occurrence of the winning outcome is associated with a weighted table comprising the one or more winning outcomes.

18. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, that when executed by the one or more processors, cause the apparatus to receive the one or more wagers, further cause the apparatus to receive the one or more wagers via an electronic funds transfer.

19. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the apparatus to:

initiate a next game instance;

determine the next game instance is associated with the next occurrence of the winning outcome; and

output the next occurrence of the winning outcome.

20. The apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the processor-executable instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, further cause the apparatus to output funds based on the next occurrence of the winning outcome.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 25, 2023
From: ACRES, JOHN F.
To: PATENT INVESTMENT & LICENSING COMPANY
Reel/Frame 064377/0545 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jul 25, 2023
From: PATENT INVESTMENT & LICENSING COMPANY
To: ACRES TECHNOLOGY
Reel/Frame 064377/0566 →
Continuity (8)
Continuation 17148091 · Jan 13, 2021
Continuation 16708917 · Dec 10, 2019
Continuation 15828734 · Dec 1, 2017
Continuation 15448934 · Mar 3, 2017
Continuation 14598060 · Jan 15, 2015
Continuation 13666567 · Nov 1, 2012
Continuation 12579310 · Oct 14, 2009
Related Publication 20240029518A1 · Jan 25, 2024
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