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Remote gaming device
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1996-12-31
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Granted: 1999-12-14
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Expires: 2016-12-31
Abstract
Abstract A method and system for remote play of a gaming device, such as a slot machine. A player enters play preferences at a remote wagering terminal. The remote wagering terminal transmits the play preferences to a slot network server that stores the play preferences. Based upon the play preferences, the slot network server identifies one or more slot machines and transmits outcome data from those slot machines to the remote wagering terminal. The outcome data may be live or historical. In one embodiment of the present invention, the slot network server generates visual representation data based on the historical data, and transmits same to the remote wagering terminal. The slot network server keeps track of the player's wins and losses based upon the outcome data.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay S. Walker
- 👤 James A. Jorasch
- 👤 Thomas M. Sparico
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:10
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3202; G07F17/3223; G07F17/3225; G07F17/323; G07F17/3232; G07F17/3237; G07F17/3239; G07F17/3244
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for the remote play of a slot machine, comprising: receiving data identifying a plurality of slot machines each engaged in local play; transmitting from a remote location data selecting at least a one of said plurality of slot machines for remote play; receiving at said remote location a live outcome resulting from a local play of said one slot machine; and using said live outcome to generate a payout.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for the remote play of a slot machine, comprising: receiving data identifying a plurality of slot machines each engaged in local play; transmitting from a remote location data selecting at least a one of said plurality of slot machines for remote play; receiving at said remote location a live outcome resulting from a local play of said one slot machine; and using said live outcome to generate a payout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: said one slot machine includes a starting controller; and said outcome includes a reel position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said payout comprises a cash payout.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of receiving data includes receiving data selecting at least two of said plurality of slot machines for remote play.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said step of receiving data includes receiving a slot machine identifier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said step of receiving data includes receiving a slot machine type.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said step of receiving data includes receiving player preferences.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said one slot machine comprises a video poker machine including a display for displaying a poker hand.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: said live outcome comprises data identifying the value of said payout; and further comprising the step of using said payout data to simulate a display of said live outcome at said remote location.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein: said live outcome comprises data identifying a reel position of a slot machine; and further comprising the step of using said live outcome data to display said reel position at said remote location.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 and further including the steps of: receiving a player identifier; and transmitting said player identifier for identification of said player.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
101 words
A terminal for the remote play of a slot machine, comprising: a processor; and a memory connected to said processor and including instructions for controlling said processor; said processor operative with said instructions in said memory to receive data identifying a plurality of slot machines each engaged in local play, transmit from a remote location data selecting at least a one of said plurality of slot machines for remote play, receive at said remote location a live outcome resulting from a local play of said one slot machine, and use said live outcome to generate a payout at said remote location.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
101 words
A terminal for the remote play of a slot machine, comprising: a processor; and a memory connected to said processor and including instructions for controlling said processor; said processor operative with said instructions in said memory to receive data identifying a plurality of slot machines each engaged in local play, transmit from a remote location data selecting at least a one of said plurality of slot machines for remote play, receive at said remote location a live outcome resulting from a local play of said one slot machine, and use said live outcome to generate a payout at said remote location.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein: said one slot machine includes a starting controller; and said outcome includes a reel position.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein said payout comprises a cash payout.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein said operation of receiving data includes receiving data selecting at least two of said plurality of slot machines for remote play.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The remote terminal of claim 15 wherein said operation of receiving data includes receiving a slot machine identifier.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The remote terminal of claim 15 wherein said operation of receiving data includes receiving a slot machine type.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein said operation of receiving data includes receiving player preferences.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein said one slot machine comprises a video poker machine including a display for displaying a poker hand.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein: said live outcome comprises data identifying the value of said payout; and further comprising the operation of using said payout data to simulate a display of said live outcome at said remote location.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 wherein: said outcome comprises data identifying a reel position of said one slot machine; and further comprising the operation of using said outcome data to display said reel position at said remote location.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote terminal of claims 12 and further including the operations of: receiving a player identifier; and transmitting said player identifier for identification of said player.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The remote terminal of claim 12 and further including: a hopper for dispensing currency; and a hopper controller connected to said hopper and to said processor.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
84 words
A remote terminal for the remote play of a slot machine, comprising: means for receiving data identifying a plurality of slot machines each engaged in local play; means for transmitting from a remote location data selecting at least a one of said plurality of slot machines for remote play; means for receiving at said remote location a live outcome resulting from a local play of said one slot machine; and means for using said live outcome to generate a payout at said remote location.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
84 words
A remote terminal for the remote play of a slot machine, comprising: means for receiving data identifying a plurality of slot machines each engaged in local play; means for transmitting from a remote location data selecting at least a one of said plurality of slot machines for remote play; means for receiving at said remote location a live outcome resulting from a local play of said one slot machine; and means for using said live outcome to generate a payout at said remote location.
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