Thomas M Matthews

Address:

10309 Smt Cyn Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89144

Phone:

(702)2435504

VIN:

1GYFK66887R267259

Make:

CADILLAC

Model:

ESCALADE ESV

Year:

2007

US Patent:

7025674, Apr 11, 2006

Filed:

Dec 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/308961

Inventors:

William R. Adams - Las Vegas NV, US
Thomas J. Matthews - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
G06F 17/60

US Classification:

463 1, 463 25, 463 29, 463 42, 463 16, 705 10, 705 14, 705 26, 705 27

Abstract:

An electronic game including at least one display exhibiting a plurality of windows or segments each displaying a different subject matter is disclosed. The different subject matter in each of the plurality of windows preferably includes a real time promotional points total, an awards display, a sponsor advertising material display, an Internet display and an electronic game. The electronic game, which may include a wagering game, may be played by tendering money or tendering promotional points instead of money. Promotional points may be awarded instead of a portion of a money award, or supplemental to it. Promotional points may be accumulated by players through both gaming and non-gaming activities, including activities not involving a commercial transaction. An electronic gaming apparatus is described which also serves as an Internet portal.

US Patent:

7892092, Feb 22, 2011

Filed:

Jan 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/038330

Inventors:

Thomas J. Matthews - Las Vegas NV, US
Richard E. Rowe - Incline Village NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00

US Classification:

463 25, 463 16, 463 20, 463 42

Abstract:

Systems and methods for awarding bonuses associated with gaming machines are disclosed. A bonus system host generates and transmits bonus event information to a gaming machine for display. The bonus system can be associated with a player tracking network including a remote player tracking host and a player tracking device at a gaming machine, which can include a controller and display. Alternatively, no player tracking device exists at the gaming machine, and bonus information is sent to a display on the gaming machine itself. A bonus can be awarded independent of the outcome of play on the gaming machine, and can be a themed bonus. Bonus event results for a specific player can be carried over to a following instance of a game played by that specific player. One form of bonus can be improved pay tables, with odds calculated as a function of player play within the bonus system.

US Patent:

20060143085, Jun 29, 2006

Filed:

Jan 31, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/344629

Inventors:

William Adams - Las Vegas NV, US
Thomas Matthews - Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
A63F 13/00
A63F 9/24

US Classification:

705014000, 463001000

Abstract:

An electronic game including at least one display exhibiting a plurality of windows or segments each displaying a different subject matter is disclosed. The different subject matter in each of the plurality of windows preferably includes a real time promotional points total, an awards display, a sponsor advertising material display, an Internet display and an electronic game. The electronic game, which may include a wagering game, may be played by tendering money or tendering promotional points instead of money. Promotional points may be awarded instead of a portion of a money award, or supplemental to it. Promotional points may be accumulated by players through both gaming and non-gaming activities, including activities not involving a commercial transaction. An electronic gaming apparatus is described which also serves as an Internet portal.

US Patent:

20070105613, May 10, 2007

Filed:

Dec 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/618713

Inventors:

William Adams - Las Vegas NV, US
Thomas Matthews - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463016000

Abstract:

An electronic game including at least one display exhibiting a plurality of windows or segments each displaying a different subject matter is disclosed. The different subject matter in each of the plurality of windows preferably includes a real time promotional points total, an awards display, a sponsor advertising material display, an Internet display and an electronic game. The electronic game, which may include a wagering game, may be played by tendering money or tendering promotional points instead of money. Promotional points may be awarded instead of a portion of a money award, or supplemental to it. Promotional points may be accumulated by players through both gaming and non-gaming activities, including activities not involving a commercial transaction. An electronic gaining apparatus is described which also serves as an Internet portal.

US Patent:

20070111787, May 17, 2007

Filed:

Dec 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/618717

Inventors:

William Adams - Las Vegas NV, US
Thomas Matthews - Las Vegas NV, US

Assignee:

IGT - Reno NV

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463030000

Abstract:

An electronic game including at least one display exhibiting a plurality of windows or segments each displaying a different subject matter is disclosed. The different subject matter in each of the plurality of windows preferably includes a real time promotional points total, an awards display, a sponsor advertising material display, an Internet display and an electronic game. The electronic game, which may include a wagering game, may be played by tendering money or tendering promotional points instead of money. Promotional points may be awarded instead of a portion of a money award, or supplemental to it. Promotional points may be accumulated by players through both gaming and non-gaming activities, including activities not involving a commercial transaction. An electronic gaining apparatus is described which also serves as an Internet portal.

US Patent:

20080200244, Aug 21, 2008

Filed:

Feb 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/709433

Inventors:

Richard E. Rowe - Las Vegas NV, US
Thomas J. Matthews - Las Vegas NV, US
Diana Goodsell - Henderson NV, US
Pat Lee Flint - Las Vegas NV, US
Gene Gohring - Las Vegas NV, US
Lisa Ann Jemming - Las Vegas NV, US
Michael Preisach - Las Vegas NV, US
Caryn Cleerman - North Las Vegas NV, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

463 27

Abstract:

Some implementations of the invention allow patrons to earn a “collectible” during the course of playing a wagering game. A collectible (and/or a hierarchy of collectibles) may be associated with a particular casino. While playing a game, a player may have options to redeem one or more collectibles. In some such implementations, a collectible may activate special game features, such as a special bonus round, a higher paytable for a defined period of time, or other features described in detail herein. A collectible may persist after a gaming session is completed. Some implementations of the invention provide persistent collectibles only for patrons who are members of a player loyalty program. However, other implementations of the invention provide persistent collectibles even for patrons who are not members of a player loyalty program.