John Eric Plunkett

US Patent:

20140067688, Mar 6, 2014

Filed:

Aug 29, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/597685

Inventors:

Michael M. Oberberger - Franklin TN, US
Ben Lechlitner - Nashville TN, US
Chris Jarrell - Nolensville TN, US
John M. Plunkett - Nashville TN, US
Christopher John Thacker - Las Vegas NV, US
Daniel William Milligan - Palmyra VA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 20/40

US Classification:

705 71

Abstract:

A cryptographic key is associated with an identifier (ID) of an electronic gaming machine (EGM). A computing device receives a coupon redemption request including an electronic payment coupon having the EGM ID and a credit amount. The computing device authenticates the electronic payment coupon based at least in part on the cryptographic key associated with the EGM ID and transmits a redemption confirmation when the electronic payment coupon is successfully authenticated. The computing device also stores a cancellation associated with the electronic payment coupon. The cancellation indicates that the electronic payment coupon has been redeemed for the credit amount. Such an electronic payment coupon may, for example, be generated by an EGM and/or be redeemed using an EGM and/or any other computing device capable of receiving the electronic payment coupon, transmitting a redemption request, and providing the credit amount to a user.

US Patent:

20200364707, Nov 19, 2020

Filed:

Jul 31, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/945315

Inventors:

- Franklin TN, US
Ben Lechlitner - Nashville TN, US
Chris Jarrell - Nolensville TN, US
John M. Plunkett - Nashville TN, US
Christopher John Thacker - Las Vegas NV, US
Daniel William Milligan - Palmyra VA, US

International Classification:

G06Q 20/38
G06Q 20/40
G07F 17/32

Abstract:

A cryptographic key is associated with an identifier (ID) of an electronic gaming machine (EGM). A computing device receives a coupon redemption request including an electronic payment coupon having the EGM ID and a credit amount. The computing device authenticates the electronic payment coupon based at least in part on the cryptographic key associated with the EGM ID and transmits a redemption confirmation when the electronic payment coupon is successfully authenticated. The computing device also stores a cancellation associated with the electronic payment coupon. The cancellation indicates that the electronic payment coupon has been redeemed for the credit amount. Such an electronic payment coupon may, for example, be generated by an EGM and/or be redeemed using an EGM and/or any other computing device capable of receiving the electronic payment coupon, transmitting a redemption request, and providing the credit amount to a user.