Patent 10629024

Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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Prior art

Earlier patents, publications, and products that may anticipate or render the claims unpatentable.

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I will now identify the most relevant prior art for US patent 10629024 by examining the patent citations. It's important to note that without the full text of each cited patent, determining the exact claims anticipated requires a detailed analysis that is beyond the scope of this response. However, I can provide a general assessment based on the titles and brief descriptions available.

Here are the patent citations for US10629024B1, along with their publication/priority dates, brief descriptions (where available or inferable from the title), and a preliminary indication of which claims they potentially anticipate under 35 U.S.C. § 102. The focus will be on elements related to receiving bets, spinning a roulette wheel, determining outcomes, and enhanced payouts.

Cited Patents:

  • US5042810A

    • Full Citation: US5042810A - Roulette apparatus
    • Priority Date: 1989-02-13
    • Publication Date: 1991-08-27
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a roulette apparatus. While the full details are not immediately available, the title suggests a focus on the physical mechanism of a roulette game.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to the fundamental "roulette wheel" and "ball configured to be used in the roulette wheel." However, it likely does not anticipate the specific internet-based wagering, multiple player devices, random selection prior to the ball falling, or enhanced payout mechanisms described in US10629024.

  • US5588650A

    • Full Citation: US5588650A - Automated interactive roulette with progressive jackpot
    • Priority Date: 1995-07-19
    • Publication Date: 1996-12-31
    • Brief Description: This patent describes an automated interactive roulette game that includes a progressive jackpot. The "interactive" and "automated" aspects suggest electronic components and potentially player interaction beyond a traditional physical table. The "progressive jackpot" indicates variable payouts.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to automated roulette and varying payouts. Specifically, the concept of a "progressive jackpot" could be considered an early form of an "enhanced payout" or "higher payout" as described in US10629024. It might also touch upon "receiving bet information" electronically.

  • US5743798A

    • Full Citation: US5743798A - Apparatus for playing a roulette game including a progressive jackpot
    • Priority Date: 1996-09-30
    • Publication Date: 1998-04-28
    • Brief Description: This patent describes an apparatus for a roulette game that includes a progressive jackpot. Similar to US5588650A, it suggests an electronic or automated roulette system with variable payouts.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to US5588650A, this patent potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to automated roulette and varying payouts, particularly the "progressive jackpot" as a form of "enhanced payout."

  • US5788574A

    • Full Citation: US5788574A - Method and apparatus for playing a betting game including incorporating side betting which may be selected by a game player
    • Priority Date: 1995-02-21
    • Publication Date: 1998-08-04
    • Brief Description: This patent focuses on a betting game with side bets selectable by a player. This indicates a more complex betting structure beyond simple main game wagers.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent could potentially anticipate aspects of "receiving bet information" for different types of bets, as mentioned in claims 1 and 8, by introducing the concept of side betting. However, it doesn't appear to directly address the random selection prior to the ball falling or the differentiated payout structure based on that random selection.

  • US5934999A

    • Full Citation: US5934999A - Roulette-like gaming apparatus and method for playing same
    • Priority Date: 1996-04-17
    • Publication Date: 1999-08-10
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a roulette-like gaming apparatus and method. The term "roulette-like" suggests variations or enhancements to the traditional game.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent potentially anticipates the general concept of a "roulette wheel" and a "ball" as described in claims 1, 8, and 15. Depending on the specifics of the "roulette-like" game, it might also touch upon modified betting or payout structures, but this is less certain without more details.

  • US6059659A

    • Full Citation: US6059659A - Roulette table having progressive jackpots
    • Priority Date: 1996-06-07
    • Publication Date: 2000-05-09
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a roulette table incorporating progressive jackpots. Similar to previous patents with progressive jackpots, it suggests an enhanced payout structure in a roulette game.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to US5588650A and US5743798A, this patent potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to roulette with varying payouts, specifically the "progressive jackpot" as a form of "enhanced payout."

  • US6659866B2

    • Full Citation: US6659866B2 - Automatic table game
    • Priority Date: 2000-03-08
    • Publication Date: 2003-12-09
    • Brief Description: This patent describes an automatic table game. While not explicitly stated as roulette, "automatic table game" implies a system that can handle game mechanics and potentially player interactions electronically.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent could broadly anticipate elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 concerning an automated system for a wagering game, including receiving bets and determining outcomes automatically. However, the specifics of a roulette wheel, ball, and the unique random selection and payout determination might not be directly addressed.

  • US20050192076A1

    • Full Citation: US20050192076A1 - Roulette game with jackpot
    • Priority Date: 2004-02-26
    • Publication Date: 2005-09-01
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a roulette game that includes a jackpot. This aligns with the concept of enhanced payouts in roulette.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent application potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to a roulette game with variable payouts, particularly the "jackpot" as a form of "enhanced payout."

  • US7094150B2

    • Full Citation: US7094150B2 - Pro-aggressive roulette
    • Priority Date: 2001-03-07
    • Publication Date: 2006-08-22
    • Brief Description: This patent describes "Pro-aggressive roulette," suggesting a variation of roulette that likely involves enhanced or progressive payouts, similar to a progressive jackpot.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to roulette with enhanced or varying payouts. The term "pro-aggressive" implies a payout structure that goes beyond standard roulette odds.

  • US20070060262A1

    • Full Citation: US20070060262A1 - Gaming machine
    • Priority Date: 2005-08-18
    • Publication Date: 2007-03-15
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a general gaming machine. Without more specific details, it's difficult to ascertain its direct relevance to roulette or enhanced payouts.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent application could broadly anticipate elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 relating to a "hardware processor" and a "player device" as part of a gaming system. However, it's unlikely to anticipate the specific roulette-related mechanics or payout enhancements of US10629024.

  • US20080132312A1

    • Full Citation: US20080132312A1 - Gaming Apparatus
    • Priority Date: 2006-12-01
    • Publication Date: 2008-06-05
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a general gaming apparatus. Like US20070060262A1, specific details regarding roulette or enhanced payouts are not immediately apparent from the title.
    • Potential Anticipation: Similar to US20070060262A1, this patent application could broadly anticipate elements related to the hardware and general operation of a gaming system as described in claims 1, 8, and 15.

  • US20080258383A1

    • Full Citation: US20080258383A1 - Roulette game apparatus with side bet game
    • Priority Date: 2007-04-17
    • Publication Date: 2008-10-23
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a roulette game apparatus that includes a side bet game. This builds upon the concept of side bets seen in US5788574A and applies it specifically to roulette.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent application could potentially anticipate elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to receiving different types of "bet information" in a roulette game due to the inclusion of "side bet game."

  • US20100148442A1

    • Full Citation: US20100148442A1 - Customizable display of roulette betting layout
    • Priority Date: 2006-09-22
    • Publication Date: 2010-06-17
    • Brief Description: This patent application describes a customizable display for a roulette betting layout. This relates to the user interface aspect of online wagering systems.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent application could potentially anticipate aspects of claims 1, 8, and 15 concerning the "player device" and its ability to present a "user interface" for receiving bet information. However, it doesn't appear to address the core inventive steps of random selection prior to the ball falling or the differentiated payout structure.

  • US7892083B2

    • Full Citation: US7892083B2 - Gaming apparatus and playing method thereof
    • Priority Date: 2006-11-13
    • Publication Date: 2011-02-22
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a general gaming apparatus and method. Similar to other general gaming patents, it lacks specific details about roulette or enhanced payouts from the title.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent could broadly anticipate elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to a "hardware processor" and a general "method for wagering."

  • US8216047B2

    • Full Citation: US8216047B2 - Gaming and/or entertainment device
    • Priority Date: 2008-01-18
    • Publication Date: 2012-07-10
    • Brief Description: This patent describes a general gaming and/or entertainment device. Similar to other general gaming patents.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent could broadly anticipate elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to the hardware and general function of a gaming system.

  • US9600974B2

    • Full Citation: US9600974B2 - Methods of administering roulette bonus wagers and related apparatuses and systems
    • Priority Date: 2013-09-20
    • Publication Date: 2017-03-21
    • Brief Description: This patent specifically describes methods for administering roulette bonus wagers and related systems. This directly addresses bonus payouts in roulette.
    • Potential Anticipation: This patent is highly relevant as it explicitly covers "roulette bonus wagers." It potentially anticipates elements of claims 1, 8, and 15 related to determining a "first payout... higher than the second payout" for specific positions on the roulette wheel. The key differentiator for US10629024 would be the timing of the random selection (prior to the ball falling) and the direct correlation of that selection with the first player's bet to trigger the enhanced payout.

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