Systems and methods for multipurpose use of a gaming machine
AssigneeWMS Gaming Inc.
InventorsJoel Jaffe, Allon Englman, Michael Mastropietro, Dion Aoki, Lisa Helfer, Larry Pacey
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for multi-purpose use of a gaming machine includes use of a secondary display area to effectuate delivery of special capabilities such as user interfaces for banking, self-provisioning, Internet browsing, award redemption, player tracking account administration, and on-line shopping. In one embodiment, a touch screen is used to activate menu selections, in another embodiment, a physical keyboard is provided. In other embodiments, interfaces to mobile telephone and personal digital assistant technologies are provided.
Claims19
A method comprising:
- playing a wagering game on a gaming machine using a gaming display area;
- and
- using a secondary display area on the gaming machine to perform one or more activities selected from the group:
- browsing the Internet, placing telephone calls, receiving telephone calls, displaying e-mail, sending e-mail, performing financial transactions, arranging hospitality services, and arranging travel services.
Apparatus comprising:
- a wagering game executed on a gaming machine including a gaming display area;
- and
- a secondary display area on the gaming machine adapted to enable a user to perform one or more activities selected from the group:
- browsing the Internet, placing telephone calls, receiving telephone calls, displaying e-mail, sending e-mail, performing financial transactions, arranging hospitality services, and arranging travel services.
Apparatus comprising:
- a wagering gaming device including a computing device;
- a wireless interface adapted to communicate with the computing device;
- and
- one or more software components executable on the computing device and adapted to receive information from an external device and to cause the display of all or part of the information received.
A method comprising:
- playing a wagering game on a gaming machine;
- downloading software from the wagering game to a portable computing device, wherein the software is adapted to enable the play of a wagering game on the portable computing device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.