Method and apparatus for operating a gaming device to dispense a specified amount

    公开(公告)号:US20050181863A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-18

    申请号:US10999170

    申请日:2004-11-29

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32 G06F17/00

    摘要: A gaming device, such as a slot machine, determines a balance and a “dispensed amount” that is less than the balance. The dispensed amount may be determined by, for example, receiving signals from one or more key presses that specify the dispensed amount. Alternatively, the dispensed amount may be determined in accordance with one or more “balance management rules”. The gaming device in turn dispenses the dispensed amount, for example, by dispensing an amount of currency, transferring the dispensed amount to an account or adjusting a balance of a remote gaming device. The balance is adjusted by the dispensed amount, and this adjusted balance is available for initiating a subsequent play of the gaming device.

    Methods and systems for replaying a player's experience in a casino environment
    93.
    发明申请
    Methods and systems for replaying a player's experience in a casino environment 审中-公开
    在娱乐场环境中重放玩家体验的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050064926A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-24

    申请号:US10946496

    申请日:2004-09-21

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32 H04N7/18 A63F9/24

    摘要: A method and system is provided wherein an event experienced by a player is documented and the documentation of the event is stored (e.g., in association with an indication of the event). One example of an event experienced by a player is an outcome obtained by a player on a gaming device. In such an embodiment the documentation of the event may comprise an image of the player's reaction to the outcome and/or a still or video image of the outcome. In accordance with some embodiments of the present invention a player may subsequently access (e.g., purchase) an output of the documentation. In one embodiment an outcome of a prior game play that was documented is replayed. When the outcome of the prior game play is output, the outcome may be output in a manner that indicates to a viewer that the outcome is an outcome of a prior game play and not an outcome of a current game play.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法和系统,其中记录玩家经历的事件并且存储事件的文档(例如,与事件的指示相关联)。 玩家经历的事件的一个例子是玩家在游戏设备上获得的结果。 在这样的实施例中,事件的文档可以包括玩家对结果的反应和/或结果的静止或视频图像的图像。 根据本发明的一些实施例,玩家可以随后访问(例如,购买)文档的输出。 在一个实施例中,重播了已记录的先前游戏的结果。 当输出先前游戏的结果时,结果可以以向观众指示结果是先前游戏的结果而不是当前游戏的结果的方式输出。

    METHOD OF OUTPUTTING OFFERS AT A VENDING MACHINE FIELD
    94.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF OUTPUTTING OFFERS AT A VENDING MACHINE FIELD 审中-公开
    在维修机器上输出的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080033595A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-07

    申请号:US11873210

    申请日:2007-10-16

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A network of vending machines is interfaced via a controller to a network of devices installed at retail establishments. When a customer goes to a vending machine and requests a transaction such as dispensing a product from the vending machine, the vending machines outputs an offer to the customer in response to the received request and based on a condition that has been identified at one of the retail establishments. The identified condition may be a lack of customer traffic at the retail establishment. The offer outputted at the vending machine may be a discount coupon to induce the customer to visit the retail establishment. Preferably, the retail establishment is nearby to the vending machine which outputted the offer. The vending machine may also output offers when the vending machine is out of stock of the item requested by the customer.

    摘要翻译: 自动售货机网络通过控制器连接到零售机构安装的设备网络。 当客户进入自动售货机并请求诸如从自动售货机分配产品的交易时,自动售货机响应于所接收到的请求并基于在其中一个已经识别的条件来向客户输出报价 零售店。 识别的状况可能是零售店缺乏客户流量。 在自动售货机上输出的报价可以是一个折扣券,以引导客户访问零售店。 优选地,零售店靠近出售报价的自动售货机。 当自动售货机缺少客户要求的物品时,自动售货机也可以输出报价。

    METHOD OF OUTPUTTING OFFERS AT A VENDING MACHINE

    公开(公告)号:US20080033594A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-07

    申请号:US11873127

    申请日:2007-10-16

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A network of vending machines is interfaced via a controller to a network of devices installed at retail establishments. When a customer goes to a vending machine and requests a transaction such as dispensing a product from the vending machine, the vending machines outputs an offer to the customer in response to the received request and based on a condition that has been identified at one of the retail establishments. The identified condition may be a lack of customer traffic at the retail establishment. The offer outputted at the vending machine may be a discount coupon to induce the customer to visit the retail establishment. Preferably, the retail establishment is nearby to the vending machine which outputted the offer. The vending machine may also output offers when the vending machine is out of stock of the item requested by the customer.

    METHOD OF OUTPUTTING OFFERS AT A VENDING MACHINE
    96.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF OUTPUTTING OFFERS AT A VENDING MACHINE 审中-公开
    在维修机上输出的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080033824A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-07

    申请号:US11873165

    申请日:2007-10-16

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00

    摘要: A network of vending machines is interfaced via a controller to a network of devices installed at retail establishments. When a customer goes to a vending machine and requests a transaction such as dispensing a product from the vending machine, the vending machines outputs an offer to the customer in response to the received request and based on a condition that has been identified at one of the retail establishments. The identified condition may be a lack of customer traffic at the retail establishment. The offer outputted at the vending machine may be a discount coupon to induce the customer to visit the retail establishment. Preferably, the retail establishment is nearby to the vending machine which outputted the offer. The vending machine may also output offers when the vending machine is out of stock of the item requested by the customer.

    摘要翻译: 自动售货机网络通过控制器连接到零售机构安装的设备网络。 当客户进入自动售货机并请求诸如从自动售货机分配产品的交易时,自动售货机响应于所接收到的请求并基于在其中一个已经识别的条件来向客户输出报价 零售店。 识别的状况可能是零售店缺乏客户流量。 在自动售货机上输出的报价可以是一个折扣券,以引导客户访问零售店。 优选地,零售店靠近出售报价的自动售货机。 当自动售货机缺少客户要求的物品时,自动售货机也可以输出报价。

    PURCHASING, REDEMPTION AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A BUYER TAKES POSSESSION AT A RETAILER OF A PRODUCT PURCHASED USING A COMMUNICATION NETWORK
    99.
    发明申请
    PURCHASING, REDEMPTION AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS WHEREIN A BUYER TAKES POSSESSION AT A RETAILER OF A PRODUCT PURCHASED USING A COMMUNICATION NETWORK 审中-公开
    购买,赎回和结算系统以及购买者在使用通信网络购买的产品的零售商处的位置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060235754A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-19

    申请号:US11426809

    申请日:2006-06-27

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00 G06Q50/00

    摘要: Purchasing, redemption and settlement systems and methods are provided wherein a buyer takes possession of a product at a retailer. A purchasing system may communicate with a buyer through a communication network to establish a first price for a product between the buyer and a seller. The purchasing system may also arrange for the buyer to take possession of the product at a retailer, different from the seller, that offers the product for sale at a second price. Verification information, which enables the retailer to authorize the buyer to take possession of the product, is transmitted to the retailer. The buyer provides a payment, based on the first price, to the purchasing system in exchange for the right to take possession of the product at the retailer. In one embodiment, the purchasing system receives a buyer offer, including an offer price, related to the product. In another embodiment, the purchasing system transmits redemption information, including a redemption code, to the buyer. The redemption information may also include information that enables the creation of a voucher to be used when taking possession of the product. The purchasing system may also receive information related to an attempt by the buyer to take possession of the product, including the redemption code, from the retailer.

    摘要翻译: 提供采购,赎回和结算系统和方法,其中买方在零售商处占有产品。 购买系统可以通过通信网络与买方通信,以便为买方和卖方之间的产品建立第一价格。 购买系统还可以安排买方在与卖方不同的零售商处以产品以第二价格出售产品。 允许零售商授权买方接管产品的验证信息被传送给零售商。 买方根据第一个价格向采购系统提供付款,以换取在零售商处拥有该产品的权利。 在一个实施例中,采购系统接收与产品相关的买方报价,包括报价。 在另一个实施例中,购买系统向购买者发送包括兑换代码的兑换信息。 兑换信息还可以包括能够创建在占有产品时使用的凭证的信息。 购买系统还可以接收与买方尝试从零售商接管产品(包括兑换代码)的信息。

    Systems and methods for facilitating group rewards
    100.
    发明申请
    Systems and methods for facilitating group rewards 审中-公开
    促进团体奖励的制度和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060069619A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-30

    申请号:US11257456

    申请日:2005-10-24

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/00

    摘要: In some embodiments, systems, methods, and/or articles of manufacture may determine a rewards group comprising at least a first member and a second member, determine a reward that the group may earn in exchange for completing purchases at a retailer or for performing a task. Embodiments may further comprise determining, based at least partially on a count of group members and a value of the reward, purchasing or task completion conditions the group must satisfy in order to earn the reward. Some embodiments may comprise providing the conditions to the group, determining an acceptance of the conditions by the group, and registering the group for the reward. According to some embodiments, the reward may be provided to the group (or portions thereof) upon a determination that the conditions are satisfied (or at least partially satisfied).

    摘要翻译: 在一些实施例中,系统,方法和/或制品可以确定包括至少第一成员和第二成员的奖励组,确定组可以赚取的奖励以交换在零售商处完成购买或执行 任务。 实施例可以进一步包括至少部分地基于组成员的计数以及组必须满足的奖励,购买或任务完成条件的值来确定以获得奖励。 一些实施例可以包括向组提供条件,确定组的条件的接受以及为该奖励注册组。 根据一些实施例,可以在确定满足(或至少部分地满足)条件的情况下,向组(或其部分)提供奖励。