Gaming machine information, communication and display system
July 4, 2012. 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 ReferencesMonitoring system for use with amusement game devices Instant lottery game employing vending machines which are centrally controlled by computers Remote gaming system Automatic lottery system Electronic access control system for coin-operated games and like selectively accessible devices Credit transaction processing system Poker machine communication system Automatic self service machine system and method Video gaming system with pool prize structures Vending machine accessory permitting dual mode machine operation with either money or coded cards InventorsApplicationNo. 763924 filed on 09/23/1991US 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.)463/37, Hand manipulated (e.g., keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.)463/42Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Harrison, Jessica J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63F 009/24AbstractAn information and communication system permits communication between gaming machines and a central control system and between a player or operator and a central control system. The system includes a central data processor, a control unit for each gaming machine within the system which is in communication with the central data processor and a user interface which includes a keypad, a card reader and a display. A user interface is secured to each gaming machine and operatively connected to the control unit. The keypad can be used by a player or operator to transmit information to the central data processor. The control unit can be used to identify special players and transmits messages, including promotional messages, for display. The control unit includes memory which contains personality data for the gaming machine and can be used to transmit the personality data from the user interface to its memory. The control unit can accept personality data from a card inserted into the card reader and can be enabled by a personal identification number entered on the keypad. The system provides multiple features including automated maintenance, game accounting, security, player tracking, event tracking, employee/player interaction from the game to the central data processor, cashless operation of gaming machines, reserving gaming machines and other functions.Other References
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