Video gaming machine for casino games
First Claim
1. A system for playing a casino game comprising:
- a communication network;
a cabinet having processor, a user interface for initiating and controlling the play of a game of chance, a display, means for establishing a stake for the player, a reader for receiving information specific to a user and a network interface for establishing a network connection over said communication network;
a casino server coupled to said processor by said communication network, said casino server adapted to maintain an account for the user while said user is playing said casino game; and
means for securing said cabinet, said securing means including a reader for receiving a request by said user for access to the interior of said cabinet;
said means for securing coupled to said processor so that in response to an access request, information regarding the identity of said person is transmitted to said casino server over said communication network so as to selectively enable remote determination whether access is authorized.
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Abstract
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.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for playing a casino game comprising:
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a communication network;
a cabinet having processor, a user interface for initiating and controlling the play of a game of chance, a display, means for establishing a stake for the player, a reader for receiving information specific to a user and a network interface for establishing a network connection over said communication network;
a casino server coupled to said processor by said communication network, said casino server adapted to maintain an account for the user while said user is playing said casino game; and
means for securing said cabinet, said securing means including a reader for receiving a request by said user for access to the interior of said cabinet;
said means for securing coupled to said processor so that in response to an access request, information regarding the identity of said person is transmitted to said casino server over said communication network so as to selectively enable remote determination whether access is authorized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. 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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A) detecting the presence of a person at said gaming machine;
B) if said person is a player, establishing a stake for said player;
C) initializing the play of said casino game;
D) maintaining a log file containing information regarding the play of said player;
E) monitoring the play of said player for alarm conditions; and
H) repeating steps A-E until said player terminates play at said gaming machine. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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