Steven Craig Weiss

US Patent:

6364769, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

May 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/577016

Inventors:

Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV
Rex R. Carlson - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Casino Data Systems - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 1300

US Classification:

463 29, 463 25, 463 16, 463 42

Abstract:

A gaming device security system is disclosed which includes two processing areas linked together and communicating critical gaming functions via a security protocol wherein each transmitted gaming function includes a specific encrypted signature to be decoded and validated before being processed by either processing area. The two processing areas include a first processing area having a dynamic RAM and an open architecture design which is expandable without interfering or accessing critical gaming functions and a second âsecureâ processing area having a non-alterable memory for the storage of critical gaming functions therein.

US Patent:

6511377, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

Aug 7, 1997

Appl. No.:

08/908300

Inventors:

Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Casino Data Systems - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 922

US Classification:

463 25, 463 42, 902 23

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for cashless gaming wherein a player can access credits via a pin activated keypad located on the gaming machine. Real-time accounting allows the player to redeem credits and secure perquisites as a function of patronage.

US Patent:

6582303, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Oct 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/687805

Inventors:

Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Casino Data Systems - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

G07F 1734

US Classification:

463 16, 463 20

Abstract:

A method and device for gaming, in which a primary game is played toward a winning outcome, and includes a bonus game that may be triggered by a particular outcome or outcomes. The bonus game is made up of a series of successive games centered around a common theme or directed toward a common outcome.

US Patent:

6609973, Aug 26, 2003

Filed:

Oct 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/688057

Inventors:

Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Casino Data Systems - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 1300

US Classification:

463 20, 463 19, 463 25

Abstract:

A method and device for gaming, in which a primary game is played toward a winning outcome, and in which a possible bonus game is triggered by a particular outcome or outcomes on the primary game. The bonus game differs from the primary game. These devices may utilize âprogressiveâ awards, allowing players to compete against each other for larger awards. Additionally, multiple levels of progressive awards may be offered, with each level based on the amount of the initial wager.

US Patent:

6623006, Sep 23, 2003

Filed:

Dec 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/746966

Inventors:

Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Casino Data Systems - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63B 7100

US Classification:

2731382, 273 85, 273143 R, 463 12, 463 27, 463 16, 463 46, 463 20

Abstract:

A gaming device having a plurality of mechanical reels placed adjacent to a thin profile video display. The thin profile video display allows access to storage rearward thereof. The close relationship of the video display and reels allows a player to view both video display and the reels within ones field of vision.

US Patent:

6743096, Jun 1, 2004

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967743

Inventors:

Todd Allendorf - Las Vegas NV
Jay Stone - Las Vegas NV
Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV
Scott Stewart - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Ltd

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25, 273292, 2731381, 463 16

Abstract:

A method and device for gaming, in which a primary game is played toward a winning outcome, but including a bonus event triggered by a particular outcome or outcomes. The bonus event is characterized by allowance of play against the device to earn awards, the magnitude of such awards to be determined by the relative final successes based on simulated competition between the player and the device.

US Patent:

6764398, Jul 20, 2004

Filed:

Sep 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/967515

Inventors:

Jay Stone - Las Vegas NV
Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV
Kim Tempest - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Aristocrat Technologies Australia PTY, LTD - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 25, 463 19, 463 20

Abstract:

A method and device for gaming, in which a primary game is played toward a winning outcome, and in which a secondary game is played concurrently with the primary game, using outcomes on the primary game to determine the outcome of the secondary game. The secondary game is entirely different from the primary game, and play continues on the secondary game through successive primary games. The player may increase the chances of winning the secondary game by either increasing the wager, which increases the total number of outcomes that apply to the secondary game, or by choosing a variation of the secondary game that has more winning outcomes possible.

US Patent:

6767283, Jul 27, 2004

Filed:

Sep 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/660995

Inventors:

Steven A. Weiss - Las Vegas NV

Assignee:

Casino Data Systems - Las Vegas NV

International Classification:

A63F 924

US Classification:

463 16, 463 25

Abstract:

A gaming device and method having a primary display and a plurality of symbols on the primary display which leads to a first bonus. The first bonus is a serpentine path over which a character must traverse in order to achieve a second bonus in which the character moves along in a vehicle on a road âin a movie simulationâ. The character stops at at least one of a plurality of mercantile establishments. A second round may be accessed from the primary game without the intervening bonus game.