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  Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devicesUSPTO Application #: 20080015023Title: Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devices Abstract: In various embodiments a casino has the flexibility to download games from a central controller to the gaming devices on the casino floor. The success of various games is periodically monitored. If a game is successful, as measured by its profitability or by some other success metric, then the game may be downloaded automatically to additional gaming devices. If a game is unsuccessful, then the game may be replaced on a gaming device with a new download. In this way, the types and quantities of different games present on a casino floor may be varied in real time based on their popularity. (end of abstract)
Agent: Walker Digital Management, LLC - Stamford, CT, US Inventors: Jay S. Walker, Bruce Schneier, James A. Jorasch, Andrew S. Van Luchene, Geoffrey M. Gelman, Michael D. Downs, Dean P. Alderucci USPTO Applicaton #: 20080015023 - Class: 463042000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Including Means For Processing Electronic Data (e.g., Computer/video Game, Etc.), With Communication Link (e.g., Television Broadcast, Etc.), Network Type (e.g., Computer Network, Etc.) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080015023. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/765,165, filed Jan. 18, 2001, entitled, "METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A COMPUTER-BASED GAME OF CHANCE", which is a continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 6,203,427, filed July 3, 1997, entitled "METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A COMPUTER-BASED GAME OF CHANCE". BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] An example of an entertainment/gambling device is the "punchboard." A punchboard consists of a board with a square grid of holes. Each hole contains a small rolled-up piece of paper. The player takes a pin and pushes through the board, pushing a selected piece of paper through the other side. This paper is then unrolled by the player to reveal whether or not he has won a prize. In a typical punchboard game, a player pays a small sum (approximately $1) to make a selection; prizes are determined by the size of the board and the fees, and may run hundreds of dollars. While a player may have faith in a punchboard game played with physical paper and a board, a player may have less faith in an equivalent game played electronically, such as over a network. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0003] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an overview of the system of the present invention. [0004] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the central controller of FIG. 1. [0005] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the user computer of FIG. 1. [0006] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a trusted third party computer. [0007] FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of the punchboard game area before a game has been played. [0008] FIG. 6 is a schematic representation of the punchboard game area after a game has been played. [0009] FIG. 7a shows in tabular form the fields of the customer database of the central controller. [0010] FIG. 7b shows in tabular form the information in the prize distribution database of the central controller. [0011] FIG. 8 is a flowchart describing initiation of a game according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 9a shows in tabular form the information in the audit database of the user computer according to the first embodiment of the invention. [0013] FIG. 9b shows in tabular form the information in the game database of the central controller according to the first embodiment of the invention. [0014] FIGS. 10a and 10b are connected flowcharts describing the flow of play between the central controller and user computer according to the first embodiment of the invention. [0015] FIG. 11a shows in tabular form the information in the audit database of the user computer according to the second embodiment of the invention. [0016] FIG. 11b shows in tabular form the information in the game database of the central controller according to the second embodiment of the invention. [0017] FIGS. 12a and 12b are connected flowcharts describing the flow of play between the user computer and the central controller according to the second embodiment of the invention. [0018] FIG. 13a shows in tabular form the information in the audit database of the user computer according to the third embodiment of the invention. [0019] FIG. 13b shows in tabular form the information in the game database of the central controller according to the third embodiment of the invention. [0020] FIGS. 14a, 14b and 14c are connected flowcharts describing the flow of play between the user computer and the central controller according to the third embodiment of the invention. [0021] FIG. 15a shows in tabular form the information in the audit database of the user computer according to the fourth embodiment of the invention. Continue reading... Full patent description for Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devices Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devices patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devices or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devices Next Patent Application: Systems and methods for location based games and employment of the same on location enabled devices Industry Class: Amusement devices: games ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Method and apparatus for providing instructions to gaming devices patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 4.90466 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Tyco , Unilever , Warner-lambert , 3m |
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