Game machine data transfer system utilizing portable data units
January 12, 2010. 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 ReferencesCredit card containing electronic circuit Monitoring system for use with amusement game devices Cash accounting and surveillance system for games Multilevel security apparatus and method Subscription card for a videotex receiver Magnetic card vote casting system Medical insurance verification and processing system Automatic lottery system Micropackage for identification card Information card InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 247983 filed on 09/22/1988US Classes:463/25, Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.)463/29, Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.)463/43Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Hayes, Gail O.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG06F 015/28AbstractThe data transfer system operates by collecting data from game machines and transferring said data to a smart card type data transfer unit containing memory, addressing, control, and protection circuitry. Depending on the level of capability desired, the card may or may not have microprocessor and encryption circuitry. Various embodiments include systems that store data regarding cash flow, security violations, machine malfunctions, and volume of play attributable to an individual player, and transfer that data to a smart card for use in monitoring machine performance and determining the eligibility of a particular player to receive premiums as a play incentive. Additionally, either in concert with one or more of the above features or not the system can allow a player card to be used in lieu of cash to play game machines. In this instance, the player card can either be used as a pre-paid debit card, or as a credit card in which case money is collected from the player after he has played. Player cards can be used as a means of paying winnings to the player in any of these embodiments, with the player redeeming winnings and unused play entitlements at a cashier's station.Other References
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