| 5085435 |
Method of using a random number supplier for the purpose of reducing currency handling |
| Feb-4-1992 |
Disclosed is the use of a Random Number Supplier to execute bets in an Expected Value Payment Method for the purpose of reducing the expected per unit costs incurred in paying and/or receiving a given... |
| 5038022 |
Apparatus and method for providing credit for operating a gaming machine |
| Aug-6-1991 |
The apparatus for enabling a gaming machine in an establishment to provide credit to a player operating the machine without the player leaving the machine. The gaming machine has a card reader associated... |
| 4996705 |
Use of telecommunications systems for lotteries |
| Feb-26-1991 |
A lottery system using a public switched network to enter a lottery and to receive an indication of winning while connected on a lottery call. A lottery customer dials a telephone number to enter the lottery.... |
| 4906826 |
Usage promotion method for payment card transaction system |
| Mar-6-1990 |
A usage promotion method for use with a payment card data interchange system in which a computer examines card transaction data files to select transactions conforming to specified criteria. The computer... |
| 4669730 |
Automated sweepstakes-type game |
| Jun-2-1987 |
An apparatus and method for playing a sweepstakes-type game wherein a player inserts an identification card into an automated remote computer terminal and accesses an account at a subject financial institution.... |
| 4636951 |
Poker machine communication system |
| Jan-13-1987 |
A system for controlling the operation of electronically linked gaming machines which enables information to be transferred between machines and from each machine to a control unit. In particular, credits... |
| 4626672 |
Document processing apparatus |
| Dec-2-1986 |
A bar coded or user marked document is moved along a first transport path, where it is read. A portion of the document is situated in a curved retaining section. If validated, the document is moved completely... |
| 4598810 |
Apparatus and method for vending and accepting return of re-usable articles |
| Jul-8-1986 |
A vending unit includes a plurality of cubicles each holding a TV film, dispensed in response to the manipulation by an identified patron. The patron has an identification code number, which upon being... |
| 4595950 |
Method and apparatus for marking the information content of an information carrying signal |
| Jun-17-1986 |
An information signal (INF) which is transmitted in coded form (CINF) from a signal source (RC) to a signal receiver (4, 5) is decoded at the receiver and at the same time marked (MINF) by the introduction... |
| 4582324 |
Illusion of skill game machine for a gaming system |
| Apr-15-1986 |
A video amusement game terminal for a gaming system for playing a game providing the illusion of skill. A game processor provides a video game presentation in response to player control wherein a prize... |
| 4412631 |
Carousel card dispenser |
| Nov-1-1983 |
A dispenser for the controlled one at a time dispensing of a magnetic card to an operator who inserts the card into a magnetic card reader for entry of an active number in an "Electronic Point of Sale"... |
| 4373726 |
Automatic gaming system |
| Feb-15-1983 |
An automatic gaming system employing a plurality of gaming cards used by the players including a card dispensing unit having a card reader for reading from a gaming card a coded representation of the gaming... |
| 4359631 |
Self-service terminal |
| Nov-16-1982 |
A self service terminal for dispensing voice and video information, printed documents, and goods; and for accepting service orders and payments therefor by currency or credit card. The terminal comprises... |
| 4325078 |
Pay per view television control device |
| Apr-13-1982 |
An apparatus and method for providing limited access to broadcast television programming in a CATV System wherein each television subscriber is provided with a converter for converting broadcast television... |
