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System and method for securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout
Assignee: United Coin Machine Co
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Filing: 2003-10-30
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Granted: 2005-05-24
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Expires: 2023-10-30
Abstract
Abstract In a system and method for securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout, the system includes a payout dispenser for securely storing and dispensing a payout, and a terminal for controlling the dispensing of the payout and for interfacing with an attendant in connection with the payout. The system further includes a network for interconnecting the payout dispenser and the terminal. The system may also include a device for indicating a payout payable responsive to the input of a person to whom the payout is payable, wherein the payout indicating device may be connected to the payout dispenser and the terminal by a network. The system may further include a device for enabling the dispensing of a payout breakage amount which is the difference between the payout in a payout dispenser denomination and the payment to be paid out. The system may still further include a central terminal for centrally controlling the dispensing of payouts at a plurality of local stations to which the central terminal may be networked.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Miodunski
- 👤 Robert J. Craig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:42
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F5/00; G07F5/24; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3244; G07F17/3248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 109
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
A system for securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout, comprising: a payout dispenser, for securely storing and dispensing a payout; a terminal, for controlling the dispensing of the payout, connected to the payout dispenser and to interface with a non-player attendant in connection with the payout; and a communication link for interconnecting the payout dispenser and the terminal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
61 words
A system for securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout, comprising: a payout dispenser, for securely storing and dispensing a payout; a terminal, for controlling the dispensing of the payout, connected to the payout dispenser and to interface with a non-player attendant in connection with the payout; and a communication link for interconnecting the payout dispenser and the terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a gaming device connected to the payout dispenser and the terminal, and a network for interconnecting the gaming device with the payout dispenser and the terminal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of gaming devices at a single location.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the gaming device issues a transaction ticket for the payout.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the gaming device locks up and directs a person to the terminal for the payout.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the gaming device includes means for connecting to the network.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 6 , wherein the connection enabling means comprise a node.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 2 , further comprising means for interfacing the payout dispenser to the terminal and to the gaming device network.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 8 , wherein the payout dispenser interfacing means are mounted in the payout dispenser.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 8 , wherein the payout dispenser interfacing means comprise an interface board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 2 , further comprising means for interfacing the gaming device with the payout dispenser-terminal communication link.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 11 , wherein the gaming device interfacing means comprise an interface board.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The system of claim 2 , wherein the payout dispenser-terminal communication link further includes means for connecting to the gaming device network, and wherein the communication link sends and receives data therethrough.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 13 , wherein the connecting means comprise a port.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 14 , wherein the port enables sending and receiving data.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 15 , wherein the port comprises a plurality of nodes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 16 , wherein the plurality of nodes are comprised of the gaming device network, the gaming device, the payout dispenser, and the terminal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a payout in a payout dispenser denomination, and wherein the system further comprises a payout breakage dispenser that dispenses payout breakage denominations smaller than the payout dispenser denomination.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 18 , further comprising a payout breakage dispenser that dispenses payout breakage denominations smaller than the payout dispenser denomination.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a printer for printing a record of a system transaction.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the terminal includes a data processor.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a container that is installable in the payout dispenser.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 22 , wherein the payout dispenser includes a plurality of containers, each container containing one of a plurality of payout denominations.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser includes a housing for securely storing the payout.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser includes means for positively dispensing the payout.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a plurality of payout denominations.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser-terminal communication link includes data lines.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 27 , wherein the data line comprises a dedicated line.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 27 , wherein the data line comprises a TI line.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 27 , wherein the data line comprises a frame relay line.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser-terminal communication link includes wireless connections.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout dispenser-terminal communication link includes fiber optic connections.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout comprises paper money.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout comprises paper scrip.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 1 , wherein the payout comprises a coupon.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 , further comprising a non-gaming device that indicates a purchase, gift, or award.
Claim 38
Independent Claim
111 words
A system for securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout, comprising: a central station for authorizing the dispensing of a payout, the central station including a central terminal; a local station connected to the central station, the local station including: a payout dispenser for securely storing and dispensing the payout; and a local terminal for controlling the dispensing of the payout, wherein the local terminal connects to the payout dispenser and interfaces with a non-player attendant in connection with the payout; and a communication link that interconnects the central station and the local station, wherein the communication link interconnects the payout dispenser, the local terminal, and the central terminal.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
111 words
A system for securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout, comprising: a central station for authorizing the dispensing of a payout, the central station including a central terminal; a local station connected to the central station, the local station including: a payout dispenser for securely storing and dispensing the payout; and a local terminal for controlling the dispensing of the payout, wherein the local terminal connects to the payout dispenser and interfaces with a non-player attendant in connection with the payout; and a communication link that interconnects the central station and the local station, wherein the communication link interconnects the payout dispenser, the local terminal, and the central terminal.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the local station further comprises a gaming device connected to the payout dispenser and the local terminal, and a network for interconnecting the gaming device with the payout dispenser and the terminal.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 38 , further comprising a plurality of gaming devices at a single location.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 38 , further comprising a plurality of gaming devices at the location of each of the plurality of local stations.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 38 , wherein the gaming device issue a transaction ticket for the payout.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 38 , wherein the gaming device locks up and directs a person to the local terminal for the payout.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 38 , wherein the gaming device includes means for connecting to the gaming device network.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 43 , wherein the connecting means comprise a node.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 38 , further comprising means for interfacing the payout dispenser to the terminal and to the gaming device network.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 45 , wherein the payout dispenser interfacing means are mountable in the payout dispenser.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 38 , further comprising means for interfacing the gaming device with the communication link.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 47 , wherein the payout dispenser interfacing means comprise an interface board.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 38 wherein the communication link further includes means for connecting to the gaming device network, and wherein the communication link sends and receives data therethrough.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 49 , wherein the gaming device network connecting means comprise an interface board.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 49 , wherein the connecting means comprise a port.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 51 , further comprising means for enabling the port to send and receive data.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 52 , wherein the port enabling means comprise a plurality of nodes.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 53 , wherein the plurality of nodes include the gaming device network, the gaming device, the payout dispenser, and the terminal.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
41 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a payout in a payout dispenser denomination, and the local station further comprises a payout breakage dispenser that dispenses payout breakage denominations smaller than the payout dispenser denomination.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 55 , wherein the local station further comprises a payout breakage dispenser that dispenses payout breakage denominations smaller than the payout dispenser denomination.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the local station further comprises a printer for printing a record of a system transaction.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the central station further comprises a central controller that controls transmissions between the central station and the local station.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 58 , wherein the communication link includes means for connecting the central controller to the central terminal, the connecting means comprising an ethernet connection.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the central terminal includes a data processor.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the local station further includes a local controller that controls transmissions between the local station and the central station.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 61 , wherein the communication link further includes means for connecting the local controller to the payout dispenser and the local terminal.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 37 , further comprising a plurality of local stations.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 37 , further comprising a container that is installable in the payout dispenser.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 64 , wherein the payout dispenser includes a plurality of the containers, each container containing one of a plurality of payout denominations.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout dispenser includes a housing for securely storing the payout.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout dispenser includes means for positively dispensing the payout.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a plurality of payout denominations.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the local terminal includes a data processor.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 37 , further comprising a central modem for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from the local station.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 37 , further comprising a local modem for transmitting signals to and receiving signals from the central station.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the communication link includes a data line.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 72 , wherein the data line comprises a dedicated line.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 72 , wherein the data line comprises a TI line.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 72 , wherein the data line comprises a frame relay line.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the communication link includes wireless connections.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the communication link includes fiber optic connections.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout comprises paper money.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout comprises paper scrip.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 37 , wherein the payout comprises a coupon.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 37 , further comprising a non-gaming device that indicates a purchase, gift, or award.
Claim 84
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout in a system which comprises a payout dispenser, a terminal, and a communication link, the method comprising: interconnecting the payout dispenser and the terminal with the communication link; securely storing a payout in the payout dispenser; and authorizing the dispensing of the payout from the terminal, wherein the terminal is operatively associated with the payout dispenser via the communication link, and wherein a non-player attendant interfaces with the terminal in connection with the payout.
Claim 85
Independent Claim
86 words
A method of securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout in a system which comprises a payout dispenser, a terminal, and a communication link, the method comprising: interconnecting the payout dispenser and the terminal with the communication link; securely storing a payout in the payout dispenser; and authorizing the dispensing of the payout from the terminal, wherein the terminal is operatively associated with the payout dispenser via the communication link, and wherein a non-player attendant interfaces with the terminal in connection with the payout.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 82 , further comprising: controlling the dispensing of the payout from the terminal; and dispensing the payout from the payout dispenser.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 82 , further comprising a gaming device connected to the payout dispenser and the terminal, and a network for interconnecting the gaming device with the payout dispenser and the terminal.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
75 words
The method of claim 82 , further comprising: enabling the dispensing of a payout breakage in a payout breakage denomination smaller than the payout dispenser denomination; storing a payout of a particular denomination in the payout dispenser; storing a denomination smaller than the particular denomination in the payout breakage device; dispensing the payout of a particular denomination from the payout dispenser, and dispensing the denomination smaller than the particular denomination from the payout breakage device.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 82 , further comprising printing a record of a system transaction with a printer.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 82 , wherein the terminal includes a data processor, and wherein the method further comprises controlling the dispensing of the payout using the data processor.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 82 , further comprising a container that is installable in the payout dispenser, and wherein the method further comprises: containing the payout in the container, and storing the container in the payout dispenser.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 82 , wherein the payout dispenser includes a housing for securely storing the payout, and wherein the method further comprises storing the payout in the payout dispenser housing.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 82 , further comprising positively dispensing the payout.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 82 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a plurality of payout denominations.
Claim 95
Independent Claim
159 words
A method of securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout in a system which comprises a central station, a local station, and a communication link, the method comprising: interconnecting the central station and the local station, wherein the central station includes a central terminal, wherein the local station includes a payout dispenser and a local terminal, and wherein the communication link interconnects the payout dispenser, the local terminal, and the central terminal; securely storing and dispensing the payout using the local station that receives local payout authorization and the central station that receives central payout authorization; centrally authorizing the dispensing of a payout using the central terminal that provides central payout authorization; and locally authorizing the dispensing of the payout using the local terminal, wherein the local terminal is operatively linked to the payout dispenser, and wherein a non-player attendant interfaces with the local terminal, the non-player attendant providing local payout authorization in connection with the payout.
Claim 96
Independent Claim
159 words
A method of securely storing and controlling the dispensing of a payout in a system which comprises a central station, a local station, and a communication link, the method comprising: interconnecting the central station and the local station, wherein the central station includes a central terminal, wherein the local station includes a payout dispenser and a local terminal, and wherein the communication link interconnects the payout dispenser, the local terminal, and the central terminal; securely storing and dispensing the payout using the local station that receives local payout authorization and the central station that receives central payout authorization; centrally authorizing the dispensing of a payout using the central terminal that provides central payout authorization; and locally authorizing the dispensing of the payout using the local terminal, wherein the local terminal is operatively linked to the payout dispenser, and wherein a non-player attendant interfaces with the local terminal, the non-player attendant providing local payout authorization in connection with the payout.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising: controlling the dispensing of the payout from the terminal at the local station, and dispensing the payout from the terminal at the local station.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 92 , wherein the local station further comprises a gaming device, and a network for interconnecting the gaming device with the payout dispenser and the terminal, and wherein the method further comprises generating input of a payout recipient from the gaming device at the local station.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
112 words
The method of claim 92 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a payout in a payout dispenser denomination, and the local station further comprises a payout breakage dispenser that dispenses payout breakage denominations smaller than the payout dispenser denomination, and wherein the method further comprises: storing a payout of a particular denomination in the payout dispenser at the local station; storing a denomination smaller than the particular denomination in the payout breakage device at the local station; dispensing the payout of a particular denomination from the payout dispenser at the local station; and dispensing the denomination smaller than the particular denomination from the payout breakage device at the local station.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising printing a record of a system transaction in the printer.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising controlling the transmissions to and from the central terminal and the local station from a central station controller in the central station.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 92 , wherein the central terminal includes means for processing data, and wherein the method further comprises controlling the dispensing of the payout from the central station data processing means.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising controlling transmissions to and from the local terminal and the central station from a local station controller in the local station.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising a plurality of local stations, and wherein the method further comprises dispensing payouts at the plurality of local stations.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising a container that is installable in the payout dispenser, and wherein the method further comprises: containing the payout in the container; and storing the container in the payout dispenser.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 92 , wherein the payout dispenser includes a housing for securely storing the payout, and wherein the method further comprises storing the payout in the payout dispenser housing at the local station.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 92 , further comprising positively dispensing the payout at the local station.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 92 , wherein the payout dispenser stores and dispenses a plurality of payout denominations, and wherein the method further comprises: storing a plurality of payout denominations at the local station; and dispensing a plurality of denominations at the local station.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 92 , wherein the local terminal includes means for processing data, and wherein the method further comprises controlling the dispensing of the payout from the local station data processing means.
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