Matthew B Ross

US Patent:

8435119, May 7, 2013

Filed:

Jul 15, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/836813

Inventors:

Dow K Hardy - Marlborough MA, US
Mark E Herrmann - Wellesley MA, US
Francis J Lichtenberger - Winchester MA, US
Scott N Weller - Windham NH, US
Michael C Lightman - Easton CT, US
Matthew S Ross - Natick MA, US

Assignee:

Scientific Games Holdings Limited - Ballymahon, Co. Longford

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 42, 463 25

Abstract:

Provided are systems and methods for conducting sweepstakes, which can include a user controlled gaming award, wherein the user controlled gaming award includes entries in another game is provided. Entries into a sweepstakes game are associating with a unique identifier, which can be used to enter a plurality of sweepstakes games. A graphical user interface is configured to permit a player to assign awarded sweepstakes entries to at least one sweepstakes game, and further can be configured to permit the player to accumulate entries. The awarded entries can be configured as a form of currency redeemable for entry into at least one sweepstakes game. The methods and systems can permit the player to exchange any entry into a sweepstakes game. According to another embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises an act of permitting the player to exchange the custom currency. According to another embodiment, the method and systems are further configured to provide an exchange interface for trading of the custom currency.

US Patent:

8597109, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jul 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/829628

Inventors:

Mark E. Herrmann - Wellesley MA, US
Scott N. Weller - Windham NH, US
Dow K. Hardy - Marlborough MA, US
Francis J. Lichtenberger - Winchester MA, US
Michael C. Lightman - Easton MA, US
Matthew S. Ross - Needham MA, US

Assignee:

Scientific Games Holdings Limited - Ballymahon, Co. Longford

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 25, 463 16, 463 42

Abstract:

A system and method are provided to combine a gambling establishment player club with one or more second chance games. Players are thereby given multiple opportunities and incentives to interact with the gambling establishment and player club. The gambling establishment is thereby able to gather valuable player data, build player profiles, and incentivize players to take actions desired by the gambling establishment.

US Patent:

20070162547, Jul 12, 2007

Filed:

Jan 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/652923

Inventors:

Matthew Ross - Cambridge MA, US

Assignee:

Groope.com LLC - Cambridge MA

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709204000

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods, systems, and components for bringing together individuals into an organization of groups in an online environment and for providing ways to help groups keep in contact and manage affairs. The groups are organized such that members of any particular group share some common interest or activity. A group could be an online representation of a group, club, community, team, school, alumni, friends, singles, families, organizations or businesses, for example. The present invention allows users to join an online community; create and maintain public or private interest groups; search member messages, biographies, photos, and news; add events to a group calendar; use online RSVP and automated guest lists to manage events; manage projects with interactive task lists, budgeting tools, and progress reports; schedule online chat; vote on group decisions; and generally connect with others in an online environment.

US Patent:

20080280665, Nov 13, 2008

Filed:

Mar 17, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/049635

Inventors:

Scott Weller - Salem MA, US
Matthew Ross - Natick MA, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 18, 463 27

Abstract:

A method for playing a multi-level game of chance wherein players can advance to the next level with a win. As the game progresses through levels, non-winning players are eliminated and winning players are segregated by type of win. In general, each level provides greater winnings. In another example game format, a progressive jackpot may also be offered.

US Patent:

20090017894, Jan 15, 2009

Filed:

Aug 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/832071

Inventors:

SCOTT WELLER - SALEM MA, US
MATTHEW ROSS - Natick MA, US

International Classification:

A63F 9/24

US Classification:

463 18, 463 25

Abstract:

A method for playing a multi-level game of chance wherein players can advance to the next level with a win. As the game progresses through levels, non-winning players are eliminated and winning players are segregated by type of win. In general, each level provides greater winnings. In another example game format, a progressive jackpot may also be offered.

US Patent:

20110282728, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

Dec 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/980681

Inventors:

Sarah Bingham - Brighton MA, US
Dow K. Hardy - Marlborough MA, US
Peter D. Kovacs - Waxhaw NC, US
Francis J. Lichtenberger - Winchester MA, US
Matthew S. Ross - Needham Heights MA, US
Nathan Short - Richmond RI, US
Brian Silver - Austin TX, US
Scott N. Weller - Windham NH, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 1436

Abstract:

Improved systems, methods and apparatus are needed to provide gaming establishments within the casino, lottery and gaming industries a unified platform and middleware for the attraction, registration, engagement, delivery, management and measurement of new player acquisition through interactive mediums and channels. Acquisition of new players using such systems and methods and benefits from integration of external information on the new player. The systems and methods are configured to require entry of external information as part of delivery and/or redemption of incentives designed to attract and engage new and even existing players.

US Patent:

20130244746, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

May 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/888774

Inventors:

- Ballymahon, IE
Mark E. Herrmann - Wellesley MA, US
Francis J. Lichtenberger - Winchester MA, US
Scott N. Weller - Windham NH, US
Michael C. Lightman - Easton CT, US
Matthew S. Ross - Needham MA, US

Assignee:

Scientific Games Holdings Limited - Ballymahon

International Classification:

G07F 17/32

US Classification:

463 17

Abstract:

Provided are systems and methods for conducting sweepstakes, which can include a user controlled gaming award, wherein the user controlled gaming award includes entries in another game is provided. Entries into a sweepstakes game are associating with a unique identifier, which can be used to enter a plurality of sweepstakes games. A graphical user interface is configured to permit a player to assign awarded sweepstakes entries to at least one sweepstakes game, and further can be configured to permit the player to accumulate entries. The awarded entries can be configured as a form of currency redeemable for entry into at least one sweepstakes game. The methods and systems can permit the player to exchange any entry to into a sweepstakes game. According to another embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises an act of permitting the player to exchange the custom currency. According to another embodiment, the method and systems are further configured to provide an exchange interface for trading of the custom currency.