CA1215431A
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Method of making bingo cards
Assignee: Demco Bingo Inc
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Filing: 1985-10-24
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Granted: 1986-12-16
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Expires: 2005-10-24
Abstract
Abstract ABSTRACT A computer generates alphanumeric configurations of bingo cards seriatim by using a random number program, then compares the new bingo card sequentially with all cards previously stored in a memory. The computer rejects the new card if it is the same as a stored card and generates a new card. If the card is different from all previously stored cards then it is stored in memory. Each time a card is stored in memory, the computer calculates the total number of cards. When the total has advanced by a given increment, the computer causes a laser printer to print the incremental cards on fan-folded paper. After each card is stored in memory, the computer generates a new card.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley F. Kondziolka
- 👤 Henry Klein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
CA
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:59
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/06; A63F3/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
48 words
A method of making bingo cards, comprising the steps: employing a computer to control the selection of alphanumeric configurations of a plurality of different bingo cards, and using a computer-controlled, high speed laser printer to print, on sheets of paper, representations of bingo cards from among said plurality.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
48 words
A method of making bingo cards, comprising the steps: employing a computer to control the selection of alphanumeric configurations of a plurality of different bingo cards, and using a computer-controlled, high speed laser printer to print, on sheets of paper, representations of bingo cards from among said plurality.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method claimed in claim 1, in which the same computer controls said selection and controls the laser printer, the paper sheets being fan-folded, interconnected sheets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method claimed in claim 2, in which the fan-folded paper feeds out of a first box, through the laser printer, and back into a second box in fan-folded condition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method claimed in claim 2, in which the computer controlling the laser printer ensures that no card duplication takes place in a given number of cards.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method claimed in claim 4, in which the fan-folded paper feeds out of a first box, through the laser printer, and back into a second box in fan-folded condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method claimed in claim 1, in which the paper is a recycled paper adapted to accept water-based inks.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method claimed in claim 1, in which there are between one and twelve different bingo card representations on each sheet of said fan-folded paper.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
The method claimed in claim 2, in which the computer selects the alphanumeric configurations of the bingo cards by: a) using a random number generator to format a new bingo card, b) comparing the new bingo card sequentially with all cards previously stored in a memory, c) rejecting the new card if it is the same as a stored card, and returning to a), d) storing the new card in memory if it is different from all previously stored cards, e) counting the cards in memory and when the total has advanced by a given number f) causing the laser printer to print the cards of said given number, g) returning to a) after each card is stored in memory.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus for making bingo cards, comprising: laser printing means, random number generating means for formatting a new bingo card, memory means for storing formatted cards, comparator means for comparing each newly formatted bingo card with all cards previously stored in the memory means, and for a) rejecting a newly formatted card that is identical to a previously stored card, and b) storing in the memory means a newly formatted card that is different from all previously stored cards, counting means for totalling all cards in the memory means, means responsive to the total count that, upon the count advancing by a given increment, causes the laser printing means to print on a sheet of fan-folded paper all of the cards in said increment.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus for making bingo cards, comprising: laser printing means, random number generating means for formatting a new bingo card, memory means for storing formatted cards, comparator means for comparing each newly formatted bingo card with all cards previously stored in the memory means, and for a) rejecting a newly formatted card that is identical to a previously stored card, and b) storing in the memory means a newly formatted card that is different from all previously stored cards, counting means for totalling all cards in the memory means, means responsive to the total count that, upon the count advancing by a given increment, causes the laser printing means to print on a sheet of fan-folded paper all of the cards in said increment.
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