Michael R Pace

US Patent:

7736223, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Jun 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/428026

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

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

US Classification:

463 19, 463 16, 463 20, 463 21, 463 22

Abstract:

An electronic gaming method and system with a game preview display. A field of game symbols is presented on the game display to the player as a preview for deciding whether or not to play the displayed game. If the player decides to play the game, the player selects a field element to turn the symbol displayed into a wild symbol. The player's selection of the field element for the wild symbol location is received by the game software which determines and displays each winning combination of symbols that is formed by such wild symbol location selection. A new game field can then be constructed and previewed on the game display.

US Patent:

8118660, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

May 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/430770

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 20, 463 22, 463 16

Abstract:

A system and method for controlling the number of plays of an electronic game based on the different denominations at which the electronic game can be played. A game field is constructed having a plurality of elements on a game display wherein each element is filled by a game symbol from a plurality of available game symbols, wherein the game symbols for each element are automatically determined such that there is no winning combination without player interaction. The field of game symbols is presented to the player for selection of a field element wherein such player selection turns the symbol displayed in the field element into a wild symbol. The player's selection of the field element for the wild symbol location is received by the game software which determines each winning combination of symbols that is formed by such wild symbol location selection. Each winning combination of symbols on the field of game symbols is displayed to the player. The total number of plays of the game remaining is dynamically determined based on an action taken by the player prior to selecting the field element location for the wild symbol.

US Patent:

8469792, Jun 25, 2013

Filed:

Mar 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/694343

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 20, 463 16, 463 17, 463 18, 463 19, 463 25

Abstract:

An electronic gaming method, system and program product for controlling the time a player has in which to play an electronic game based on the potential winnings available for the electronic game. A game field is constructed having a plurality of elements on a game display wherein each element is filled by a game symbol from a plurality of available game symbols. The game symbols for each element are automatically determined such that there is no winning combination without player interaction. A maximum value that can be obtained for a winning combination for the constructed field is determined. The field of game symbols is presented to the player on the game display. A game timer is initiated that varies with the maximum value that can be obtained for a winning combination. The player selects a field element to turn the symbol displayed into a wild symbol. The player's selection of the field element for the wild symbol location is received by the game software which determines each winning combination of symbols that is formed by such wild symbol location selection.

US Patent:

20070232392, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Mar 30, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/694283

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 29

Abstract:

A method, system and program product for controlling the operation and configuration of an electronic game terminal. A passcode is generated for activating plays on the electronic game terminal. An operator is enabled to enter the passcode into a control component for the electronic game terminal. A maximum number of electronic games that can be played before the electronic game terminal is deactivated is set when the passcode is entered. The number of games remaining following each play of the electronic game is determined dynamically. A request is received from the operator to refill the game plays on the electronic game terminal. A new passcode is then generated wherein the new passcode can enable or disable at least one feature of the electronic game. The new passcode is provided to the operator to enter in order to enable additional plays on the electronic game terminal.

US Patent:

20100105472, Apr 29, 2010

Filed:

Dec 29, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/648686

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 29, 463 42

Abstract:

An electronic gaming method, system and program product for controlling the time a player has in which to play an electronic game based on the potential winnings available for the electronic game. A game field is constructed having a plurality of elements on a game display wherein each element is filled by a game symbol from a plurality of available game symbols. The game symbols for each element are automatically determined such that there is no winning combination without player interaction. A maximum value that can be obtained for a winning combination for the constructed field is determined. The field of game symbols is presented to the player on the game display. A game timer is initiated that varies with the maximum value that can be obtained for a winning combination. The player selects a field element to turn the symbol displayed into a wild symbol. The player's selection of the field element for the wild symbol location is received by the game software which determines each winning combination of symbols that is formed by such wild symbol location selection. Each winning combination of symbols on the field of game symbols is displayed to the player. A method and system are also provided for determining the total fees accrued by a game operator for plays of an electronic game during a license period, in which the per game fee is based on the denomination of play selected by the players.

US Patent:

20190206186, Jul 4, 2019

Filed:

Feb 11, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/272307

Inventors:

- Alpharetta GA, US
Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

Abstract:

According to aspects of this disclosure, a method, system, and program product for controlling the operation and configuration of an electronic game terminal can be provided. A game operator can be enabled to select a series of play levels that can be selected by a user for play of at least one electronic game on the electronic game terminal. The at least one electronic game can include a plurality of play levels that can be selected by a player. Further, a field can be constructed that has a plurality of elements for a game display by an electronic game processor, and each element can be filled by a game symbol from a plurality of available game symbols. The game symbols for each element can be automatically determined for each play of the game such that there is no winning combination without player interaction. Other aspects also are described.

US Patent:

20170161990, Jun 8, 2017

Filed:

Nov 21, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/357755

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

Abstract:

A method, system and program product for controlling the operation and configuration of an electronic game terminal for the play of licensed electronic games. A passcode is generated for activating plays on the electronic game terminal. An operator is enabled to enter the passcode into a control component for the electronic game terminal. A maximum number of electronic games that can be played before the electronic game terminal is deactivated is set when the passcode is entered. The number of games remaining following each play of the electronic game is determined dynamically. A request is received from the operator to refill the game plays on the electronic game terminal. A new passcode is then generated wherein the new passcode can enable or disable at least one feature of the electronic game. The new passcode is provided to the operator to enter in order to enable additional plays on the electronic game terminal.

US Patent:

20150119133, Apr 30, 2015

Filed:

Dec 29, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/584430

Inventors:

Michael R. Pace - Alpharetta GA, US

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

US Classification:

463 25

Abstract:

A method, system and program product for controlling the operation and configuration of an electronic game terminal for the play of licensed electronic games. A passcode is generated for activating plays on the electronic game terminal. An operator is enabled to enter the passcode into a control component for the electronic game terminal. A maximum number of electronic games that can be played before the electronic game terminal is deactivated is set when the passcode is entered. The number of games remaining following each play of the electronic game is determined dynamically. A request is received from the operator to refill the game plays on the electronic game terminal. A new passcode is then generated wherein the new passcode can enable or disable at least one feature of the electronic game. The new passcode is provided to the operator to enter in order to enable additional plays on the electronic game terminal.