Leap Forward announces Picture-in-Picture Patent Pool

PiP systems such as LFG’s Patron Display Interface (PDI) give players access to streaming video, promotions, bonusing and even web-based applications such as social media in full and partial-screen modes, all while continuing to enjoy their favorite slot game.  PDI is a low-cost, retrofittable solution that works seamlessly with all brands and generations of gaming machines as part of LFG’s SaffariNet ecosystem. 

The pIPP includes patents from LFG and exclusively licensed patents from Las Vegas-based technology provider Gaming Technology Group (GTG).

LFG is offering non-exclusive licenses to manufacturers and operators as part of the pIPP which currently includes US patents- 6,379,246; 8,083,592; 8,088,014 and 8,133,102.  LFG will announce additional patents to enhance pIPP coverage in the near future.  Licenses are available on affordable and non-discriminatory terms to any manufacturer or operator that has offered, or is planning to offer, PiP capabilities.

Gaming Technology Group CEO Bernie Boyle said, “This new partnership will deliver a comprehensive PiP licensing solution to the gaming industry and the patents represent the culmination of a multi-year effort.  We believe that casino manufacturers and operators alike will benefit from the new PiP technology that is drawn from this patent pool.”

Added Ali Saffari, Leap Forward Gaming’s CEO, “LFG is excited to work with the industry veterans at GTG and we welcome them to our licensing program.  This agreement confirms and reinforces the importance of intellectual property to LFG and the industry.  LFG has identified and is constantly watching for patents that it believes are key to providing secure and compelling PiP solutions.  It’s LFG’s intent to provide these patents, through the pIPP licensing program, to any manufacturer or operator.  Just as the cashless IPP and TITO changed the industry, we believe that the pIPP and PiP will also be a game-changer.”