Michael Richard Conway

US Patent:

8342957, Jan 1, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/232900

Inventors:

John J. Carpenter - Austin TX, US
Keith Riggs - Austin TX, US
Allison Pope - Austin TX, US
Michael D. Conway - Austin TX, US
Clint Owen - Austin TX, US
Bradley W. Johnson - Austin TX, US
JP Cody - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Multimedia Games, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 27, 463 42

Abstract:

A convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system is disclosed that includes a server connected to automatically convert operating modes and control in-revenue and out-of-revenue operation of one or more banks of gaming machines wherein each of the gaming machines includes a video camera connected to capture live player video feed during competition or tournament operating mode, and each of the gaming machines is operable to display a tournament game presentation simultaneously with a player dashboard. The player dashboard includes a display of the live player video, the player position, the player score, and remaining time in the competition or tournament.

US Patent:

8469788, Jun 25, 2013

Filed:

Sep 22, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/241043

Inventors:

John J. Carpenter - Austin TX, US
Keith Riggs - Austin TX, US
Allison Pope - Austin TX, US
Michael D. Conway - Austin TX, US
Clint Owen - Austin TX, US
Bradley W. Johnson - Austin TX, US
Jp Cody - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Multimedia Games, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 16, 463 20, 463 25

Abstract:

A convertible in-revenue and out-of-revenue gaming system is disclosed that includes a server connected to automatically convert operating modes and control in-revenue and out-of-revenue operation of one or more banks of gaming machines. Additionally disclosed are gaming machines with video cameras connected to provide live video feed to one or more displays, such as during tournament play when live video feed of the players and the player tournament positions may be driven in real-time to an overhead display by the server operating in a tournament controller mode.

US Patent:

8602877, Dec 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 21, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/239171

Inventors:

John J. Carpenter - Austin TX, US
Keith Riggs - Austin TX, US
Allison Pope - Austin TX, US
Michael D. Conway - Austin TX, US
Clint Owen - Austin TX, US
Bradley W. Johnson - Austin TX, US
JP Cody - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Multimedia Games, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

US Classification:

463 25, 463 16, 463 20

Abstract:

A tournament game, gaming machine, gaming system and method are disclosed wherein a player-interactive bonus feature is triggered and displayed simultaneously with a tournament game presentation and a bonus award is paid responsive to a player selecting a displayed bonus target, such as a balloon. The bonus award is paid in addition to any award payable based on the tournament game outcome.

US Patent:

20070060349, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Sep 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/531654

Inventors:

Brandon Fish - Pflugerville TX, US
Marc Pestien - Austin TX, US
Michael Conway - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463031000

Abstract:

A method includes receiving a game play initiating input at a player station and displaying a video-transitioning symbol in response to the game play initiating input. This video-transitioning symbol is displayed in a game play result conveying graphic on a display device associated with the player station, and may include a reel symbol in a video simulation of a reel-type game display, or may include some feature in a bonus game display, for example. The method also includes modifying the video-transitioning symbol to display a video segment within the game play result conveying graphic. The video segment may be displayed in a small area of the game play result conveying graphic, such as the area defined for a reel symbol making up the video-transitioning symbol for example. Alternatively, the video segment may be displayed in an area larger than the area taken up by the video-transitioning symbol. The video segment may be accompanied by a complementing audio segment generated by a suitable audio device at the player station.

US Patent:

20110244952, Oct 6, 2011

Filed:

Jun 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/818402

Inventors:

Darren Schueller - Austin TX, US
Michael Conway - Austin TX, US
William Garretsen - Austin TX, US
Jennifer Schulze - Austin TX, US
Michael Wabschall - Austin TX, US
Clint Owen - Austin TX, US
JP Cody - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

MULTIMEDIA GAMES, INC. - Austin TX

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

463 27, 463 25, 463 31, 463 42

Abstract:

A method, gaming machine, and networked gaming system are disclosed for operating a wagering game that includes an interface activate-able by a player; a set of game plays, with at least one of the game plays occurring after activation of the interface by the player; and a persistent customizable player avatar interactive with a player and the wagering game, and, providing entertainment and companionship for a player during game play.

US Patent:

20120115599, May 10, 2012

Filed:

Aug 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/205519

Inventors:

Michael D. Conway - Austin TX, US
Matthew A. Kyle - Austin TX, US
Jp Cody - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/02
A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 31, 463 37

Abstract:

A wagering game includes a display assembly having a touch-sensitive display adjacent to or overlaying a display area operable to present a wagering game presentation. The touch-sensitive display is operable to display a residual graphic effect such as a trailing particle effect following the path of a player's finger or other contactor in contact with the touch-sensitive display. The residual graphic effect may include repeated discrete graphic elements such as a star or sparkle, or a game theme-associated element such as a butterfly or butterflies corresponding to a butterfly themed game. The residual graphic effect may also or alternatively include an effect such as a wave or ripple visual effect or a shockwave visual effect which does not necessarily include any discrete graphic element.

US Patent:

20130065665, Mar 14, 2013

Filed:

Sep 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/627393

Inventors:

Multimedia Games, Inc. - Austin TX, US
Michael Conway - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Multimedia Games, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20

Abstract:

A gaming system, apparatus, and method are disclosed providing game players an exciting chance to win any of multiple progressive prizes within a free spin bonus round by accumulating different prize segment symbols which are displayed in a meter zone for each possible progressive prize. Various ways are described to add free spins to the bonus round, making it more exciting by giving the player increased chance to fill all the segments associated with a particular progressive prize, thereby winning the prize.

US Patent:

20130084948, Apr 4, 2013

Filed:

Aug 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/601701

Inventors:

Brian Watkins - Austin TX, US
Clint Owen - Austin TX, US
Allison Pope - Austin TX, US
Michael Conway - Austin TX, US
Charles Speer - Austin TX, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 23

Abstract:

Gaming systems and methods provide a tournament game which selectively awards an enhanced tournament play result. The enhanced tournament play result may be of variable value which is selected for the given instance in order to place the receiving tournament player in some predetermined rank in the tournament. Such a variable enhanced tournament play result in the tournament game may be used to help keep all participants interested in the tournament, even those participants who trail the tournament leaders by a wide margin.

Address:

6280 Mcneil Dr APT 1413, Austin, TX 78729

VIN:

JTMZK32V976003921

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

RAV4

Year:

2007