Video gaming system with pool prize structures
March 24, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3002512 Instant lottery game employing vending machines which are centrally controlled by computers Electronic bingo game Entertainment machines Score display apparatus for pinball game machines and display method therefor Electronic chronometer Remote gaming system Automatic lottery system Random number generating techniques and gaming equipment employing such techniques Integrated interactive restaurant communication method for food and entertainment processing Patent #: 4547851 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/568080 filed on 01/04/1984US Classes:463/26, Pool amount (e.g., jackpot, etc.)273/274, Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino)463/22, Lot generator (e.g., card distribution, simulated dice, random number generator, etc.)463/42Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Smith, JerryAssistant: Grossman, Jon D. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06Q 50/00 (20060101)G07F 17/32 (20060101) AbstractA video amusement gaming system with pool prize structures including remote game terminals and a central controller with two-way communications between the remote game terminals and the central controller. Prize awards are based upon random shuffling of a set of prize awards among a predetermined pool of plays for each remote game terminal. This ensures an equal distribution of prize awards to each remote game terminal. The shuffling of prizes is based upon a random seed produced either by the remote terminal of the central controller or by both.Other References
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