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AssigneeVt Tech Corp.
InventorsVinh Thang Vuong, Son Thanh Vuong, Binh Thanh Vuong, Craig Edward Shinners
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The present invention relates to a system and method for the play of casino games. Casino games are played on a gaming machine that includes a processor and at least one video camera for detecting images of the user and a remote controlled electronic lock. A reader associated with the gaming machine detects a transponder circuit containing encoded user information. Using the detected information, the gaming machine may be used to play casino games or, if the user is authorized to gain access to the interior of the gaming machine, the electronic lock is activated to permit access to the interior of the cabinet. The decision to provide access is made at a casino server. If unauthorized play or access is detected, video images are transmitted by the casino server to wireless Internet cellular telephones so that security personnel can identify the individual attempting the unauthorized play or access.
A system for playing a casino game comprising:
A method for controlling access to the interior of a gaming machine and for initiating play of a casino game at said gaming machine comprising the steps of:
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Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services: for games, toys, sports, or amusements
Data transfer within a gaming system, e.g. data sent between gaming machines and users: wherein the operator is informed
About the players, e.g. profiling, responsible gaming, strategy/behavior of players, location of players: tracking of individual players
For games, toys, sports, or amusements: security aspects of a gaming system, e.g. detecting cheating, device integrity, surveillance
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(1) Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a system and method for playing casino games and more specifically to a gaming machine system that supports remote play and manages access by repair and maintenance personnel.
(2)
FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of one embodiment of an exemplary computer-based gaming machine system for practicing the invention.
FIG. 2 illustrates a method for monitoring play at the gaming machine in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 3 shows a method for detecting the presence of a casino employee at the gaming machine in accordance with the present invention.
The present invention relates to a casino gaming machine. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved gaming machine for the play of slots, table games or other games of chance. In the following description of the preferred embodiment, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration a specific embodiment in which the invention may be practiced. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout in the drawings to refer to the same or like components. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a computer-based gaming machine 100 configured for secure play at a location that is either in a traditional casino or outside the casino at a kiosk or other non-traditional location. With gaming machine 100, a player establishes a stake by either depositing currency or accessing an account maintained by the casino. Gaming machine 100 includes a currency collector 102 that accepts the deposit of either paper currency or coins.
In accordance with the present invention, each player may also access a private account maintained for the player by the casino with a personal identification card (not shown) that includes encoded player information. Identification cards are also referred to herein as ID cards. Gaming machine 100 includes a proximity detector circuit 104 to detect and transfer the ID card information to a processor 106. Processor is a computer-based system having its own microprocessor, memory and programming instructions as is well understood in the art.