US6117013A
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Playing device system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-01-25
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Granted: 2000-09-12
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Expires: 2016-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A playing device system can be used by a number of players with various playing devices at a distance from each other. Each of these devices can be connected to a common host computer via a remote data transmission system and they are controlled by a random symbol generator which determines a winning combination of symbols. In order to simplify the system, the symbol generator is assigned to the host computer, with the playing devices constituting a display indicating the winning combination of symbols generated by the random symbol generator and connected with an input device to participate in the continuous determination of the winnings.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Eiba
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:54
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3244; G07F17/3248; G07F17/3202; G07F17/3216; G07F17/3218; G07F17/3251; G07F17/326; G07F17/3272; G07F17/3276; G07F17/3281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A game device system (1) comprising a plurality of game devices (2) remote from one another, which can each be connected to a common central computer (5) by an associated data telecommunications link (3) and which are controlled by a random generator (7) for determining a winning symbol combination (X), wherein the random generator (7) is associated with the central computer (5), wherein the game devices (2) are each formed as a display (8) for the winning symbol combination (X) issued by the random generator (7) and are connected to a coupling-in device (9) for participation in the continuously running determination of winners, and wherein the central computer (5) and the associated random generator (7) are arranged in a telecommunications satellite (10).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A game device system (1) comprising a plurality of game devices (2) remote from one another, which can each be connected to a common central computer (5) by an associated data telecommunications link (3) and which are controlled by a random generator (7) for determining a winning symbol combination (X), wherein the random generator (7) is associated with the central computer (5), wherein the game devices (2) are each formed as a display (8) for the winning symbol combination (X) issued by the random generator (7) and are connected to a coupling-in device (9) for participation in the continuously running determination of winners, and wherein the central computer (5) and the associated random generator (7) are arranged in a telecommunications satellite (10).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the coupling-in device (9) is formed by a card reader (9a) for reading a personal identification card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game device system according to claim 2, wherein the identification card is formed by a credit card.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game device system according to claim 2, wherein the coupling-in device (9) has a specific registration number.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A game device system according to claim 4, wherein the registration number is formed by the telephone number of a fixed telephone (2d) or a mobile telephone (2e).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the game device (2) is formed by a television set with an associated decoder (2b).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the game device (2) is formed by a personal computer (2c) with a modem for connection to the data telecommunications link (3).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the game device (2) is formed by a fixedly connected telephone (2d).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the game device (2) is formed by a mobile telephone (2e).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the coupling-in device (9) comprises a record printer (9c).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the coupling-in device (9) comprises an account state display (9b).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the central computer (5) is connected to an automatic cashless winnings crediting device.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A game device system according to claim 1, wherein the payment of the participation fee to the continuously running winnings determination of winners is effected by debiting one or more telephone units.
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