EP0061052A2
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Electronic game apparatus and methods of selecting combinations of events
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-03-08
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2002-03-08
Abstract
Abstract Gaming apparatus selects combinations of outcomes of events based on predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event. In a Best Chance mode the most likely combinations are identified. In a Luck mode a random selection of lottery is effected using the predetermined probabilities. The apparatus (10) includes a display (15) having optical readouts for each game whereby the selected combinations are readily identified.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoel Gat
- 👤 Eliezer Pasternak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C15/00; G07C15/006; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/08; A63F3/081
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
Apparatus for selecting combinations of outcomes of events such as games based on a predetermined probability of outcome of each event comprising: means for storing predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event, means for selecting outcomes of events based on said predetermined probabilities, and means for displaying said outcomes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus for selecting combinations of outcomes of events such as games based on a predetermined probability of outcome of each event comprising: means for storing predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event, means for selecting outcomes of events based on said predetermined probabilities, and means for displaying said outcomes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as defined by Claim 1 wherein the selection of combinations of outcomes include random selection means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus as defined by Claim 2 wherein said random selection means comprises a multistage ring counter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as defined by Claims 1-3 wherein said means for selecting combination of outcomes include means for receiving said predetermined probabilities and selecting the most likely combination of outcomes based on said predetermined probabilities, and means for sequentially selecting the next most likely combinations of outcomes based on said predetermined probabilities.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as defined in Claim 4 wherein said means for selecting the most likely combinations of outcomes and next most likely combinations of outcomes includes a micro-processor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
6 . Apparatus as defined by Claims 2-5 wherein said random selection means includes counter means for cyclically generating a count and comparator means for comparing said count to said predetermined probabilities of outcome for each game.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as defined by Claim 2-6 and further including a mode switch for selecting a data insertion mode of operation, a best combination mode of operation, and a random selection mode of operation; a keyboard for inserting data, and display means for displaying each combination of outcomes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as defined in Claim 2 wherein said random selection means includes linear feedback shift register means.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of the prior claims wherein said display means includes: a plurality of columns, a plurality of rows, each of said columns indicating a different possible outcome of the event signified by the row, and means for visually indicating the selected outcome by activating indicator means in the selected column.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of Claim 9 including means for generating multiple selections along individual ones of said rows.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of Claim 9 including means for generating multiple selections along a plurality of said rows.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
61 words
A method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events such as games comprising the steps of storing predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event, establishing the most likely combinations of outcomes of all events based on said stored predetermined probabilities, sequentially establishing the next most likely combinations of outcomes based on said predetermined probabilities, and visually displaying each combination of outcomes.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
61 words
A method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events such as games comprising the steps of storing predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event, establishing the most likely combinations of outcomes of all events based on said stored predetermined probabilities, sequentially establishing the next most likely combinations of outcomes based on said predetermined probabilities, and visually displaying each combination of outcomes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events as defined by Claim 12 and further including establishing random combinations of outcomes of events.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events as defined by Claim 12 or 13 wherein said step of establishing random combinations includes comparing said predetermined probabilities for each event with the count from recycling counter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
The method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events as defined by Claim 12, 13 and 14 wherein said steps of establishing most likely combinations and next most likely combinations include normalizing said predetermined probabilities, determining the logarithm of the normalized predetermined probabilities, and adding the logarithms for the normalized predetermined probabilities of combinations of outcomes.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events such as games comprising the steps of storing predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event, and randomly selecting combinations of outcomes of events with the random selections being weighted in accordance with said predetermined probabilities.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
44 words
A method of selecting combinations of outcomes of events such as games comprising the steps of storing predetermined probabilities of outcomes of each event, and randomly selecting combinations of outcomes of events with the random selections being weighted in accordance with said predetermined probabilities.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method in accordance with Claim 16 wherein said step of randomly selecting comprises random stopping of a multi-stage ring counter, and said step of storing predetermined probabilities comprises adjusting the count duration of stages of said ring counter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of'Claim 16 including the steps of using equal predetermined probabilities of outcomes for each event thereby obtaining a random combination of outcomes.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
49 words
The method of Claims 15 - 18 including the steps of establishing next most likely outcomes for at least one of the events, and displaying multiple selections of outcomes for said at least one of the events based on the most likely outcome and the next most likely outcome.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
18 words
The apparatus and methods as described herein by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
18 words
The apparatus and methods as described herein by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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