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Concurrent game network
Assignee: Fortunet Inc
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Filing: 1988-05-03
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Granted: 1989-08-15
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Expires: 2008-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A distributed game network comprising a master game device and a number of slave game devices. The slave game device is capable of playing concurrently a number of menu selectable card and chance games, such as poker, bingo, blackjack, and keno. The slave game device receives commands and random data, such as bingo patterns and called bingo and keno numbers, from the master game device and sends the local game status and accounting information to the master game device. The slave game device is equipped with a touch screen display and a smart game card interface. The smart game card associated with the slave game device has an imbedded microprocessor keeping track of wagers and outcomes of the game. The touch screen display exhibits the status of the games being played in display windows and accepts player's commands including menu selections and bingo and keno card marks.
Inventors
- 👤 Boris Itkis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:15
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3202; G07F17/3223; G07F17/326; G07F17/3262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
Game network comprising at least one master game device interconnected with at least one slave game device; said slave game device executing concurrently at least two different distinct and independent games; each of said different distinct and independent games comprising its own unique rules of play and unique random factors; said different distinct and independent games including bingo, keno, poker, blackjack, roulette, slots, gin, and sports book; said master game device providing data for playing said games; and at least one of said two different distinct and independent games being at least partially responsive to said data from said master game device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
Game network comprising at least one master game device interconnected with at least one slave game device; said slave game device executing concurrently at least two different distinct and independent games; each of said different distinct and independent games comprising its own unique rules of play and unique random factors; said different distinct and independent games including bingo, keno, poker, blackjack, roulette, slots, gin, and sports book; said master game device providing data for playing said games; and at least one of said two different distinct and independent games being at least partially responsive to said data from said master game device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said slave game device incorporates a local data input and output means comprising a display means displaying simultaneously the current status of each of said two distinct and different independent games, a sound and voice data entry means, a sound and speech generating means, a touch responsive data entry means, a game card reading and writing means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
In combination, a smart game card and the combination of claim 2, wherein said smart game card incorporates an imbedded data storage and data processing means being accessible by and responsive to said game card reading and writing means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said slave game device incorporates a software and hardware means for controlling the degree of difficulty of playing at least one of said two different distinct and independent games.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said slave game device displays matches between data being transmitted by said master game device and the contents of at least one game card for playing at least one of said two different distinct and independent games.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein said slave game device transmits to said master game device accounting data and the current status of at least one of said two different distinct and independent games.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 1, wherein two or more of said slave game devices participate in a common game.
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