Communications interface for a gaming machine

The present invention provides a system and method for an improved communications interface for a gaming machine. Certain embodiments of an improved gaming network include a gaming system including a communication interface, and a server providing at least one of an application, a service, and a sta...

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Main Author GONG XIAOQIANG D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 23.08.2007
Subjects
AMUSEMENTS
CALCULATING
CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES
CHECKING-DEVICES
COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
COMPUTING
COUNTING
ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
GAMES
GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
HUMAN NECESSITIES
INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES
PHYSICS
SPORTS
VIDEO GAMES
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Summary:The present invention provides a system and method for an improved communications interface for a gaming machine. Certain embodiments of an improved gaming network include a gaming system including a communication interface, and a server providing at least one of an application, a service, and a status to the gaming system. The communication interface initiates communication with the server to transmit and/or receive information. The communication interface may allow games or other applications/services to be downloaded to the gaming system. In an embodiment, the communication interface facilitates voice over internet protocol communication, for example. The communication interface may also provide a secondary game at the gaming system and/or access to the Internet or other network, for example. In an embodiment, the communication interface facilitates purchase and/or confirmation of items and/or services at the gaming system. The communication interface may translate information to an appropriate protocol for the gaming system.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20040571439