Floppy-disk entertainment and gambling system for personal computers
December 22, 2015. 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 3796433 Multi-player, multi-character cooperative play video game with independent player entry and departure Game system Electronic poker game Game machine data transfer system utilizing portable data units Computer simulation playback method and simulation Video game having calendar dependent functionality Video poker Apparatus and method for playing an electronic poker game Touch screen video gaming machine InventorsApplicationNo. 577018 filed on 12/22/1995US Classes:463/16, In a chance application463/25, Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.)463/43Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Harrison, Jessica J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63F 009/22AbstractA method of playing a gambling game-device on a standard, conventional personal computer utilizing at least one floppy disk or smart card that is purchased from a licensed vendor or provider. When the disk or smart card is purchased, a predetermined, gambling credit-balance is credited to the "credit balance" field of the "wage-related control information" section of the disk or card. From that credit-balance, the purchaser may bet any desired amount, up to the maximum credited, during the playing of the gambling game. Before the start of play of the game, the player is asked the amount of his wager, whereupon, that amount is deducted from the "credit-balance" field and debited to the "debit-field". After having played the gambling game, the winnings, if any, are then credited to the "credit-field", or the losses, if any, are debit to the "debit-field" of the disk or card. After the player has used up all of the credit-balance, or if the credit-balance has reached a predetermined maximum, by means of one or more winnings, then the disk or card having the "wage-related control information" section is returned to the vendor or provider, for either the purchase of a new "credit-balance", or for the collection of the monies won. In a variation, a dedicated, portable computer unit is provided for use with a smart-card reader incorporating the gambling game software therein.Other References
Field of SearchINCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.)Ultimate outcome dependant upon summation of plural card or tile values (e.g., blackjack, etc.) Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) In a chance application Lot match or lot combination (e.g., roulette, lottery, etc.) Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.) Plural matches create pattern (e.g., bingo, etc.) Lot-to-lot combination (e.g., slot machine, etc.) Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation (e.g., game entry, betting, prize level, etc.) Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.) Perceptible output or display (e.g., tactile, etc.) Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.) Data storage or retrieval (e.g., memory, video tape, etc.) Cartridge CARD OR TILE GAMES, CARDS OR TILES THEREFOR Card or tile structure Betting or wagering board (e.g., casino) All video game accessories Credit or identification card systems | |
