Method for retrofitting gaming machines to issue and redeem tickets
    51.
    发明授权
    Method for retrofitting gaming machines to issue and redeem tickets 有权
    改装游戏机发票和赎回票的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06852029B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-08

    申请号:US09968622

    申请日:2001-10-01

    摘要: A preexisting gaming machine is adapted or retrofitted to print valid tickets for a game player at low cost. The preexisting gaming machine includes a game microprocessor for controlling game operation (e.g., slot machine operation) and includes a cashout signal input. A game interface is fitted to the gaming machine and coupled to the game microprocessor for controlling ticket printing and redemption in conjunction with a central authority. A memory in the game interface stores a pre-loaded ticket validation number received from the central authority. In addition, a ticket printer is fitted into the gaming machine and coupled to the game interface for printing a ticket that includes game credit indicia and pre-loaded ticket validation indicia. The game interface controls printing in response to a cashout signal. After the ticket is printed, the game interface obtains a new pre-loaded validation number in preparation for the next ticket printing event. The preexisting gaming machine is also retrofitted with a bill validator and ticket reader in order to redeem tickets, without making any changes to the game controller. Thus, the casino's investment in the game is preserved, while ticketing capability is seamlessly added to the game at a fraction of the cost of purchasing new games.

    摘要翻译: 预先存在的游戏机被改编或改造,以低成本打印游戏玩家的有效票。 预先存在的游戏机包括用于控制游戏操作(例如,老虎机操作)的游戏微处理器,并且包括输入信号。 一个游戏界面安装在游戏机上,并与游戏微处理器相结合,用于与中央机关一起控制票打印和兑换。 游戏界面中的内存存储从中央机构收到的预先加载的票证验证号码。 此外,票据打印机被安装在游戏机中并且耦合到用于打印包括游戏信用标记和预加载票证确认标记的票的游戏界面。 游戏界面响应于不起诉信号来控制打印。 票据打印后,游戏界面获得新的预加载验证号码,以准备下一个票据打印事件。 预先存在的游戏机也改装了一个帐单验证器和售票机,以便赎回门票,而不会对游戏控制器进行任何更改。 因此,娱乐场对游戏的投资得以保留,而售票能力则以购买新游戏的成本的一小部分无缝地添加到游戏中。

    Spinner device for a put and take game
    52.
    发明授权
    Spinner device for a put and take game 失效
    旋转装置用于放置和采取游戏

    公开(公告)号:US6158739A

    公开(公告)日:2000-12-12

    申请号:US259066

    申请日:1999-02-26

    IPC分类号: A63F9/16 A63F5/04

    CPC分类号: A63F9/16 A63F2009/165

    摘要: A spinner device for a put and take game. The spinner device comprises a base portion having a rounded conical profile, a middle portion that includes a hollow core, and a stem that extends up through the hollow core from the solid base portion and out of the middle portion to provide a handle for spinning. The spinner device having game play indicia that comprises both an action and an amount.

    摘要翻译: 一个放置和采取游戏的旋转装置。 旋转装置包括具有圆锥形轮廓的基部部分,包括中空芯部的中间部分和从实心基部向上延伸穿过中空芯部并从中间部分延伸以提供旋转手柄的杆部。 具有包括动作和数量的游戏标记的旋转装置。

    Image display gaming system and gaming house management system
    54.
    发明授权
    Image display gaming system and gaming house management system 失效
    图像显示游戏系统和游戏机管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US5984780A

    公开(公告)日:1999-11-16

    申请号:US666455

    申请日:1996-06-26

    摘要: An image input section 1530 of a storage medium issuing system inputs image information and an image processing unit 420 performs image processing for the image information input through the image input section 1530. The image information processed by the image processing section is stored on a storage medium by an image write section 1500.When the storage medium on which the image information is stored is inserted into a gaming machine, the image information is read by a read section of the gaming machine. A game execution section of the gaming machine executes a predetermined game in accordance with image information concerning the game stored in a game image storage section. A display control section controls display of the image information read from the storage medium instead of reading a specific symbol among the image information stored in the game image storage section. For example, appearances of a player are input as image information, whereby the input player's appearances can be displayed in place of the specific symbol.

    摘要翻译: PCT No.PCT / JP94 / 01744 Sec。 371日期1996年6月26日第 102(e)日期1996年6月26日PCT 1994年10月17日PCT PCT。 第WO95 / 17935号公报 日期1995年7月6日存储介质发行系统的图像输入部分1530输入图像信息,图像处理单元420对通过图像输入部分1530输入的图像信息执行图像处理。由图像处理部分处理的图像信息是 通过图像写入部分1500存储在存储介质上。当存储图像信息的存储介质被插入到游戏机中时,图像信息由游戏机的读取部分读取。 游戏机的游戏执行部根据存储在游戏图像存储部中的游戏的图像信息,执行规定的游戏。 显示控制部分控制从存储介质读取的图像信息的显示,而不是读取存储在游戏图像存储部分中的图像信息中的特定符号。 例如,作为图像信息输入玩家的外观,由此可以显示输入玩家的外观来代替特定符号。

    Image display gaming system and gaming house management system
    55.
    发明授权
    Image display gaming system and gaming house management system 失效
    图像显示游戏系统和游戏机管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US5941774A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-24

    申请号:US965627

    申请日:1997-11-06

    摘要: An image input section 1530 of a storage medium issuing system inputs image information and an image processing unit 420 performs image processing for the image information input through the image input section 1530. The image information processed by the image processing section is stored on a storage medium by an image write section 1500.When the storage medium on which the image information is stored is inserted into a gaming machine, the image information is read by a read section of the gaming machine. A game execution section of the gaming machine executes a predetermined game in accordance with image information concerning the game stored in a game image storage section. A display control section controls display of the image information read from the storage medium instead of reading a specific symbol among the image information stored in the game image storage section. For example, appearances of a player are input as image information, whereby the input player's appearances can be displayed in place of the specific symbol.

    摘要翻译: 存储介质发行系统的图像输入部分1530输入图像信息,并且图像处理单元420对通过图像输入部分1530输入的图像信息执行图像处理。由图像处理部分处理的图像信息被存储在存储介质 通过图像写入部分1500.当存储图像信息的存储介质被插入到游戏机中时,图像信息被游戏机的读取部分读取。 游戏机的游戏执行部根据存储在游戏图像存储部中的游戏的图像信息,执行规定的游戏。 显示控制部分控制从存储介质读取的图像信息的显示,而不是读取存储在游戏图像存储部分中的图像信息中的特定符号。 例如,作为图像信息输入玩家的外观,由此可以显示输入玩家的外观来代替特定符号。

    Roulette-like gaming apparatus and method for playing same
    56.
    发明授权
    Roulette-like gaming apparatus and method for playing same 失效
    类似轮回的游戏装置和玩法

    公开(公告)号:US5934999A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-10

    申请号:US839360

    申请日:1997-04-17

    申请人: John M. Valdez

    发明人: John M. Valdez

    摘要: The present invention is a progressive gaming device conceptually similar to a conventional roulette game. The present invention comprises a modified roulette wheel on a gaming table, a lighted display panel adjacent to the roulette wheel and built into the gaming table, a display unit at the head of the gaming table, a microcomputer and a key pad. When played, the present invention allows up to seven players to play. Play is effectuated under special rules, where a modified roulette wheel is spun by the croupier and three ivory balls are spun in a direction opposite the wheel's direction. When all balls fall into slots on the wheel, this information is sent to a nearby microcomputer for display on several display units, thereby allowing a croupier to determine payout and/or the progressive jackpot. The jackpot is progressive in that a percentage of every wager bet is placed back into the jackpot for availability during the next game.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是概念上类似于常规轮盘游戏的逐行游戏装置。 本发明包括在游戏桌上的修改的轮盘赌轮,与轮盘赌轮相邻并内置在游戏桌中的点亮的显示面板,游戏桌的头部的显示单元,微型计算机和键盘。 发挥本发明允许多达七名玩家玩。 玩法是根据特殊规则实现的,其中修改后的轮盘赛车由笨蛋旋转,三只象牙球沿着与车轮方向相反的方向旋转。 当所有的球落入车轮上的槽中时,该信息被发送到附近的微型计算机以在多个显示单元上显示,从而允许骰子确定支付和/或累进累积奖金。 累积奖金是渐进式的,因为下一场比赛期间的每场下注赌注的百分比被放回累积奖金中。

    Bowling aid
    57.
    发明授权
    Bowling aid 失效
    保龄球援助

    公开(公告)号:US5906546A

    公开(公告)日:1999-05-25

    申请号:US971452

    申请日:1997-11-17

    申请人: David M. Albert

    发明人: David M. Albert

    IPC分类号: A63B23/12 A63F5/04

    CPC分类号: A63B21/4019 A63B2243/0054

    摘要: A bowling aid adapted to be mounted on either the bowler's index or little finger. The aid is a sheath into which the bowler's finger is inserted. Appropriate padding is provided in the sheath for gripping and protecting the finger. The padding can include a full-finger insert having removable serrated longitudinal sections. On the outer end of the sheath there is provided a plate which extends outwardly from the sheath under the head metacarpal joint of the bowler's index finger and part of the palm of the bowler's hand and is provided with a concave surface with a frictional coating thereon for assisting the bowler in gripping the bowling ball. The concave surface and friction coating extend along the length and width of the sheath. The bowler presses the plate and the length and width of the sheath against the surface of the ball to generate enhanced control during ball release. The sheath can define a gap along its length with a fastening system attached to the sheath to accommodate varying finger sizes.

    摘要翻译: 保龄球辅助装置适合安装在球指或小指上。 救援物是一个护套,弹弓手指插入其中。 在护套中设置适当的衬垫,用于夹持和保护手指。 填充物可以包括具有可移除的锯齿状纵向部分的全指状插入物。 在护套的外端设置有一个板,该板从保龄球衣食指的头部掌骨关节下方的护套向外延伸,并且具有一个在其上具有摩擦涂层的凹面, 帮助保龄球员抓住保龄球。 凹面和摩擦涂层沿护套的长度和宽度延伸。 滚珠压板并将护套的长度和宽度压靠在球的表面上,以在球释放期间产生增强的控制。 护套可以沿着其长度限定一个间隙,其中紧固系统附接到护套以适应不同的手指尺寸。

    Gaming machine generating distinct sounds for each symbol
    58.
    发明授权
    Gaming machine generating distinct sounds for each symbol 失效
    游戏机为每个符号产生不同的声音

    公开(公告)号:US5695188A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-09

    申请号:US577813

    申请日:1995-12-22

    IPC分类号: A63F5/04 G07F17/34

    CPC分类号: G07F17/34 G07F17/3227

    摘要: A gaming machine comprising variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols for each of a plurality of symbol columns which are moved and stopped in a direction across at least one winning line, and sound generating means for generating sounds when each of the plurality of symbol columns is moved and stopped, respectively. The sound generating means generates different sounds for each of the symbols positioned on the winning line when each of the plurality of symbol columns is stopped. Alternatively, the sound generating means generates different sounds for each of the symbols passing on the winning line while each of the plurality of symbol columns is moved.

    摘要翻译: 一种游戏机,包括:可变显示装置,用于可变地显示多个符号列中的每个符号列,所述多个符号列沿着至少一条胜利线的方向移动和停止;以及声音产生装置,用于当多个 符号列分别移动和停止。 当多个符号列中的每一个停止时,声音产生装置为位于获胜线上的每个符号产生不同的声音。 或者,声音产生装置在多个符号列中的每个符号列移动时,在获胜线上传递的每个符号产生不同的声音。

    Slot machine
    59.
    发明授权
    Slot machine 失效
    老虎机

    公开(公告)号:US5609524A

    公开(公告)日:1997-03-11

    申请号:US501315

    申请日:1995-07-12

    申请人: Haruo Inoue

    发明人: Haruo Inoue

    IPC分类号: A63F5/04 A63F3/00 G07F17/34

    CPC分类号: G07F17/34 A63F3/00094

    摘要: A slot machine is provided with a plurality of motors each arranged for rotating a respective one of a plurality of reels. A first drive device starts driving the motors in response to a start signal, and stops driving the motors in accordance with stop signals sequentially generated for respective ones of the motors. A second drive device is provided for driving a part of the motors when it is determined that there is at least an effective winning symbol combination, to rotate those ones of the reels which stop with symbols of the obtained winning symbol combination, again in a special fashion to make an appeal to the winner.

    摘要翻译: 一种老虎机设置有多个电动机,每个电动机设置成旋转多个卷轴中的相应一个卷轴。 第一驱动装置响应于启动信号开始驱动电动机,并且根据对于各个电动机顺序产生的停止信号来停止驱动电动机。 提供第二驱动装置,用于当确定至少有效的获胜符号组合时驱动一部分电动机,以再次以特别的方式旋转那些停止在所获得的获胜符号组合的符号的卷轴中的那些卷轴 时尚吸引赢家。

    Slot machine
    60.
    发明授权
    Slot machine 失效
    老虎机

    公开(公告)号:US5584764A

    公开(公告)日:1996-12-17

    申请号:US520504

    申请日:1995-08-28

    申请人: Haruo Inoue

    发明人: Haruo Inoue

    IPC分类号: G07F17/34 A63F5/04

    CPC分类号: G07F17/34

    摘要: A slot machine having observation windows formed in a 3.times.3 matrix on a front panel. Behind each observation window, a reel is mounted which is rotated by a pulse motor. When a reel stops, one symbol appears in the central area of each observation window. Eight winning lines are provided including three vertical lines, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines. These winning lines are made valid in accordance with the number of inserted coins. The reels are stopped in a predetermined order. If a combination of symbols on a valid winning line is a winning symbol combination, coins corresponding in number to the rank of the winning symbol combination are paid out.

    摘要翻译: 具有在前面板上以3×3矩阵形成的观察窗的老虎机。 在每个观察窗后面安装一个由脉冲电机旋转的卷轴。 当卷轴停止时,每个观察窗口的中心区域出现一个符号。 提供八条赢线,包括三条垂直线,三条水平线和两条对角线。 这些获胜线根据插入的硬币的数量而有效。 卷轴以预定的顺序停止。 如果有效获胜线上的符号的组合是获胜符号组合,则支付对应于获胜符号组合的等级的数量的硬币。