Apparatus and method for dispensing prizes

    公开(公告)号:US06899626B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-31

    申请号:US10600244

    申请日:2003-06-20

    摘要: A device for dispensing prizes includes a housing having a plurality of compartments, a door attached to the housing for coving the compartments, and a lock for limiting access to the compartments. The contents of the compartments are visible from the outside. Each compartment contains a prize, such as a diamond. The housing may be part of, or linked to, a gaming device. When a player wins a game, which entitles the player to select a tangible award, the device signals this fact to the player. The player then selects a compartment by pressing an input device located on the housing. An attendant opens an external door, and inserts an electronic key into a receptacle associated with the selected compartment, and enters a required code into the key. The compartment then opens, and the player obtains the prize. The device may also include an inventory control system which preferably uses an RFID apparatus for monitoring the contents of each compartment, and for keeping records of an inventory of prizes.

    Apparatus and method for dispensing prizes
    2.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for dispensing prizes 失效
    用于分发奖品的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07736227B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-15

    申请号:US11039415

    申请日:2005-01-19

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24

    摘要: A device for dispensing prizes includes a housing having a plurality of compartments, a door attached to the housing for coving the compartments, and a lock for limiting access to the compartments. The contents of the compartments are visible from the outside. Each compartment contains a prize, such as a diamond. The housing may be part of, or linked to, a gaming device. When a player wins a game, which entitles the player to select a tangible award, the device signals this fact to the player. The player then selects a compartment by pressing an input device located on the housing. An attendant opens an external door, and inserts an electronic key into a receptacle associated with the selected compartment, and enters a required code into the key. The compartment then opens, and the player obtains the prize. The device may also include an inventory control system which preferably uses an RFID apparatus for monitoring the contents of each compartment, and for keeping records of an inventory of prizes.

    摘要翻译: 用于分配奖品的装置包括具有多个隔室的壳体,连接到壳体的门,用于使舱室卡合,以及用于限制进入隔室的锁。 隔间的内容从外部可见。 每个隔间包含一个奖品,如钻石。 外壳可以是游戏设备的一部分,也可以与其连接。 当玩家赢得游戏时,玩家有权选择有形的奖励,该设备将该事实指示给玩家。 然后,播放器通过按下位于壳体上的输入设备来选择隔间。 服务员打开外部门,并将电子钥匙插入与所选择的隔间相关联的插座中,并将所需的代码输入钥匙。 然后打开舱,玩家获得奖品。 该装置还可以包括库存控制系统,其优选地使用RFID装置来监视每个隔间的内容,并且用于保存奖品库存的记录。

    Apparatus and method for dispensing prizes
    3.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for dispensing prizes 失效
    用于分发奖品的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06843720B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-18

    申请号:US09769168

    申请日:2001-01-24

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32 A63F13/00

    摘要: A device for dispensing prizes includes a housing having a plurality of compartments, a door attached to the housing for coving the compartments, and a lock for limiting access to the compartments. The contents of the compartments are visible from the outside. Each compartment contains a prize, such as a diamond. The housing may be part of, or linked to, a gaming device. When a player wins a game, which entitles the player to select a tangible award, the device signals this fact to the player. The player then selects a compartment by pressing an input device located on the housing. An attendant opens an external door, and inserts an electronic key into a receptacle associated with the selected compartment, and enters a required code into the key. The compartment then opens, and the player obtains the prize. The device may also include an inventory control system which preferably uses an RFID apparatus for monitoring the contents of each compartment, and for keeping records of an inventory of prizes.

    摘要翻译: 用于分配奖品的装置包括具有多个隔室的壳体,连接到壳体的门,用于使舱室卡合,以及用于限制进入隔室的锁。 隔间的内容从外部可见。 每个隔间包含一个奖品,如钻石。 外壳可以是游戏设备的一部分,也可以与其连接。 当玩家赢得游戏时,玩家有权选择有形的奖励,该设备将该事实指示给玩家。 然后,播放器通过按下位于壳体上的输入设备来选择隔间。 服务员打开外部门,并将电子钥匙插入与所选择的隔间相关联的插座中,并将所需的代码输入钥匙。 然后打开舱,玩家获得奖品。 该装置还可以包括库存控制系统,其优选地使用RFID装置来监视每个隔间的内容,并且用于保存奖品库存的记录。

    Apparatus and method for maintaining game state
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for maintaining game state 失效
    用于维护游戏状态的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06923721B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-02

    申请号:US09742679

    申请日:2000-12-20

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32 A63F5/00

    CPC分类号: G07F17/32

    摘要: A system and method for maintaining player's game state (award credits or game pieces) in a gaming environment is disclosed. In particular, the player may restore the game state from previously played games either from the same game device or from another game device. The invention also provides for award redemption of the award credits (or game pieces) earned by a player during game play.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于在游戏环境中维持玩家游戏状态(奖励积分或游戏片段)的系统和方法。 特别地,玩家可以从先前玩过的游戏从同一游戏装置或另一游戏装置恢复游戏状态。 本发明还提供了在玩游戏期间由玩家获得的奖励积分(或游戏件)的奖励兑换。

    Lockable security cabinet for casino game controllers
    6.
    发明授权
    Lockable security cabinet for casino game controllers 有权
    赌场游戏控制器的锁定安全柜

    公开(公告)号:US06641483B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-11-04

    申请号:US09642550

    申请日:2000-08-17

    IPC分类号: A63F1308

    摘要: A lockable security cabinet for game controllers of the type used to operate electronic slot and card games in gambling casinos. The cabinet includes multiple key locking doors and key operated control switches to allow access to specific areas and controls of a main cabinet thereof housing the computers and other electronics only by authorized persons having the proper key for reach particular area or control switch. The cabinet is slidably mounted to a locking base which bolts into a recess in a gaming table allowing the main cabinet to also be recessed therein yet slide out in a cantilevered fashion to access the doors and controls. The base includes a side or rear cable locking enclosure allowing access to and disconnecting of ends of cables connected to the game controller only upon unlocking of the base and outward sliding of the main cabinet.

    摘要翻译: 用于在赌场中操作电子槽和纸牌游戏类型的游戏控制器的可锁定安全柜。 机柜包括多个钥匙锁定门和钥匙操作的控制开关,以允许访问特定区域和控制主柜,其主机柜仅由具有用于到达特定区域或控制开关的适当键的授权人员容纳计算机和其他电子设备。 机柜可滑动地安装到锁定基座上,该基座螺栓进入游戏台的凹槽,允许主机柜也可以凹入其中,并以悬臂方式滑出以进入门和控制。 底座包括一个侧面或后面的电缆锁定外壳,只有在解锁基座并向外滑动主机柜时,才能访问和断开连接到游戏控制器的电缆的端部。

    Lockable security cabinet for casino game controllers
    7.
    发明授权
    Lockable security cabinet for casino game controllers 有权
    赌场游戏控制器的锁定安全柜

    公开(公告)号:US07108606B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-19

    申请号:US11134903

    申请日:2005-05-23

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24 H05K7/00 H05K5/00

    CPC分类号: G07F17/3216 G07F17/322

    摘要: A lockable security cabinet for game controllers of the type used to operate electronic slot and card games in gambling casinos. The cabinet includes multiple key locking doors and key operated control switches to allow access to specific areas and controls of a main cabinet thereof housing the computers and other electronics only by authorized persons having the proper key for reach particular area or control switch. The cabinet is slidably mounted of a locking base which bolts into a recess in a gaming table allowing the main cabinet to also be recessed therein yet slide out in a cantilevered fashion to access the doors and controls. The base includes a side or rear cable locking enclosure allowing access to an disconnecting of ends of cable connected to the game controller only upon unlocking of the base and outward sliding of the main cabinet.

    摘要翻译: 用于在赌场中操作电子槽和纸牌游戏类型的游戏控制器的可锁定安全柜。 机柜包括多个钥匙锁定门和钥匙操作的控制开关,以允许访问特定区域和控制主柜,其主机柜仅由具有用于到达特定区域或控制开关的适当键的授权人员容纳计算机和其他电子设备。 机柜可滑动地安装有锁定基座,其将螺栓插入游戏台中的凹部中,允许主机柜也可以凹入其中,并以悬臂方式滑出以进入门和控制。 基座包括侧或后电缆锁定外壳,仅在解锁基座并向外滑动主机柜时才允许连接到游戏控制器的电缆的端部断开。

    Lockable security cabinet for casino game controllers
    8.
    发明授权
    Lockable security cabinet for casino game controllers 失效
    赌场游戏控制器的锁定安全柜

    公开(公告)号:US06896620B1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-24

    申请号:US10619167

    申请日:2003-07-11

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32 A63F9/00

    摘要: A lockable security cabinet for game controllers of the type used to operate electronic slot and card games in gambling casinos. The cabinet includes multiple key locking doors and key operated control switches to allow access to specific areas and controls of a main cabinet thereof housing the computers and other electronics only by authorized persons having the proper key for reach particular area or control switch. The cabinet is slidably mounted to a locking base which bolts into a recess in a gaming table allowing the main cabinet to also be recessed therein yet slide out in a cantilevered fashion to access the doors and controls. The base includes a side or rear cable locking enclosure allowing access to and disconnecting of ends of cables connected to the game controller only upon unlocking of the base and outward sliding of the main cabinet.

    摘要翻译: 用于在赌场中操作电子槽和纸牌游戏类型的游戏控制器的可锁定安全柜。 机柜包括多个钥匙锁定门和钥匙操作的控制开关,以允许访问特定区域和控制主柜,其主机柜仅由具有用于到达特定区域或控制开关的适当键的授权人员容纳计算机和其他电子设备。 机柜可滑动地安装到锁定基座上,该基座螺栓进入游戏台的凹槽,允许主机柜也可以凹入其中,并以悬臂方式滑出以进入门和控制。 底座包括一个侧面或后面的电缆锁定外壳,只有在解锁基座并向外滑动主机柜时,才能访问和断开连接到游戏控制器的电缆的端部。

    Apparatus and method for dispensing of awards

    公开(公告)号:US06609969B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-26

    申请号:US09660823

    申请日:2000-09-13

    IPC分类号: A63F1308

    摘要: A device for dispensing awards includes a housing having a set of compartments, the contents of which are visible from the outside. Each compartment contains a small but valuable award, such as a diamond. The housing is part of, or connected to, a gaming machine. When a player wins a game which entitles the player to select a tangible award, the device signals this fact to the player. The player then selects a compartment by pressing a input device located on the housing. An attendant opens an external door, and inserts an electronic key into a receptacle associated with the selected compartment, and enters a required code into the key. The compartment then opens, and the player obtains the award. The device provides enhanced security, because the compartment will not open unless the player has won the required game and has pressed the input device, and the attendant has properly opened the external door and has entered the correct code with the electronic key. The device also includes an inventory control system which preferably uses an RFID apparatus for monitoring the contents of each compartment, and for keeping records of an inventory of awards.