Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices

    公开(公告)号:US5741183A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-21

    申请号:US465942

    申请日:1995-06-06

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    Computer network for controlling and monitoring gaming devices
    2.
    发明授权
    Computer network for controlling and monitoring gaming devices 失效
    用于控制和监控游戏设备的计算机网络

    公开(公告)号:US06257981B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-07-10

    申请号:US08922046

    申请日:1997-09-02

    IPC分类号: A63F900

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控和配置通过高速网络互连的游戏设备的系统。 该系统可以支持文件服务器,一个或多个楼层控制器,一个或多个坑终端以及通过网络互连的其他终端。 每个游戏设备包括电子模块,其允许游戏设备通过当前环路网络与楼层控制器进行通信。 电子模块包括玩家跟踪模块和数据通信节点。 播放器跟踪模块包括用于检测插入其中标识播放器的玩家跟踪卡的读卡器。 数据通信节点与楼层控制器和游戏设备通信。 数据通信节点通过串行接口与游戏设备进行通信,数据通信节点通过串行接口发送重新配置命令。 游戏装置响应于重新配置命令来重新配置其支付计划,以提供各种促销奖金,例如多个累积奖金,神秘大奖金,渐进累积奖金或玩家特定奖金。

    Method and apparatus for operating multiple games on a network of gaming devices
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for operating multiple games on a network of gaming devices 失效
    用于在游戏设备的网络上操作多个游戏的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07749077B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-06

    申请号:US09827870

    申请日:2001-04-06

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控和配置通过高速网络互连的游戏设备的系统。 该系统可以支持文件服务器,一个或多个楼层控制器,一个或多个坑终端以及通过网络互连的其他终端。 每个游戏设备包括电子模块,其允许游戏设备通过当前环路网络与楼层控制器进行通信。 电子模块包括玩家跟踪模块和数据通信节点。 播放器跟踪模块包括用于检测插入其中标识播放器的玩家跟踪卡的读卡器。 数据通信节点与楼层控制器和游戏设备通信。 数据通信节点通过串行接口与游戏设备进行通信,数据通信节点通过串行接口发送重新配置命令。 游戏装置响应于重新配置命令来重新配置其支付计划,以提供各种促销奖金,例如多个累积奖金,神秘大奖金,渐进累积奖金或玩家特定奖金。

    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices
    5.
    再颁专利
    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices 有权
    用于操作网络游戏设备的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:USRE38812E1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-04

    申请号:US09574632

    申请日:2000-05-16

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控和配置通过高速网络互连的游戏设备的系统。 该系统可以支持文件服务器,一个或多个楼层控制器,一个或多个坑终端以及通过网络互连的其他终端。 每个游戏设备包括电子模块,其允许游戏设备通过当前环路网络与楼层控制器进行通信。 电子模块包括玩家跟踪模块和数据通信节点。 播放器跟踪模块包括用于检测插入其中标识播放器的玩家跟踪卡的读卡器。 数据通信节点与楼层控制器和游戏设备通信。 数据通信节点通过串行接口与游戏设备进行通信,数据通信节点通过串行接口发送重新配置命令。 游戏装置响应于重新配置命令来重新配置其支付计划,以提供各种促销奖金,例如多个累积奖金,神秘大奖金,渐进累积奖金或玩家特定奖金。

    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices

    公开(公告)号:US5820459A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-13

    申请号:US467793

    申请日:1995-06-06

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices 失效
    用于操作网络游戏设备的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US06832958B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-21

    申请号:US10443685

    申请日:2003-05-21

    IPC分类号: A63F1300

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控和配置通过高速网络互连的游戏设备的系统。 该系统可以支持文件服务器,一个或多个楼层控制器,一个或多个坑终端以及通过网络互连的其他终端。 每个游戏设备包括电子模块,其允许游戏设备通过当前环路网络与楼层控制器进行通信。 电子模块包括玩家跟踪模块和数据通信节点。 播放器跟踪模块包括用于检测插入其中标识播放器的玩家跟踪卡的读卡器。 数据通信节点与楼层控制器和游戏设备通信。 数据通信节点通过串行接口与游戏设备进行通信,数据通信节点通过串行接口发送重新配置命令。 游戏装置响应于重新配置命令来重新配置其支付计划,以提供各种促销奖金,例如多个累积奖金,神秘大奖金,渐进累积奖金或玩家特定奖金。

    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices

    公开(公告)号:US5836817A

    公开(公告)日:1998-11-17

    申请号:US465717

    申请日:1995-06-06

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for operating networked gaming devices 失效
    用于操作网络游戏设备的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US5702304A

    公开(公告)日:1997-12-30

    申请号:US467072

    申请日:1995-06-06

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控和配置通过高速网络互连的游戏设备的系统。 该系统可以支持文件服务器,一个或多个楼层控制器,一个或多个坑终端以及通过网络互连的其他终端。 每个游戏设备包括电子模块,其允许游戏设备通过当前环路网络与楼层控制器进行通信。 电子模块包括玩家跟踪模块和数据通信节点。 播放器跟踪模块包括用于检测插入其中标识播放器的玩家跟踪卡的读卡器。 数据通信节点与楼层控制器和游戏设备通信。 数据通信节点通过串行接口与游戏设备进行通信,数据通信节点通过串行接口发送重新配置命令。 游戏装置响应于重新配置命令来重新配置其支付计划,以提供各种促销奖金,例如多个累积奖金,神秘大奖金,渐进累积奖金或玩家特定奖金。

    Method for operating networked gaming devices
    10.
    发明授权
    Method for operating networked gaming devices 失效
    操作网络游戏设备的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5655961A

    公开(公告)日:1997-08-12

    申请号:US322172

    申请日:1994-10-12

    摘要: A system for monitoring and configuring gaming devices interconnected over a high-speed network is disclosed. The system can support a file server, one or more floor controllers, one or more pit terminals, and other terminals all interconnected over the network. Each gaming device includes an electronic module which allows the gaming device to communicate with a floor controller over a current loop network. The electronic module includes a player tracking module and a data communication node. The player tracking module includes a card reader for detecting a player tracking card inserted therein which identifies the player. The data communication node communicates with both the floor controller and the gaming device. The data communication node communicates with the gaming device over a serial interface through which the data communication node transmits reconfiguration commands. The gaming device reconfigures its payout schedule responsive to the reconfiguration commands to provide a variety of promotional bonuses such as multiple jackpot bonuses, mystery jackpot bonuses, progressive jackpot bonuses, or player specific bonuses.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控和配置通过高速网络互连的游戏设备的系统。 该系统可以支持文件服务器,一个或多个楼层控制器,一个或多个坑终端以及通过网络互连的其他终端。 每个游戏设备包括电子模块,其允许游戏设备通过当前环路网络与楼层控制器进行通信。 电子模块包括玩家跟踪模块和数据通信节点。 播放器跟踪模块包括用于检测插入其中标识播放器的玩家跟踪卡的读卡器。 数据通信节点与楼层控制器和游戏设备通信。 数据通信节点通过串行接口与游戏设备进行通信,数据通信节点通过串行接口发送重新配置命令。 游戏装置响应于重新配置命令来重新配置其支付计划,以提供各种促销奖金,例如多个累积奖金,神秘大奖金,渐进累积奖金或玩家特定奖金。