Interactive computer gaming system with audio response
First Claim
1. A remotely accessed lottery system comprising:
- at least one gaming location including a plurality of kiosks, wherein each kiosk comprises a display and an input device, the kiosk being connected on a local area network;
the input device includes a card reader for reading identification card having a memory storage for storing identification information, account balance information, and statistical information for a player;
a dedicated transmission link coupled to the local area network;
a central station remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link for facilitating on-line game play to the gaming location;
the control station further comprises;
a game server, wherein the game server is accessed by the player for Kiosk based games;
a ticket generator for generating and storing tickets according to a predetermined schedule of winning tickets and for sending the ticket to the Kiosk pursuant to a request by the player to participate, wherein the tickets generated include an instant lottery game; and
a means for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participating and winning results as determined at the central station, said updates determined at the central station being transmitted and stored on the card.
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Abstract
A remotely accessed lottery system in accordance with the present invention, includes at least one gaming location including a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a display and an input device, the terminals being connected on a local area network. A dedicated transmission link is coupled to the local area network. A central station is remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link. The central station further includes at least one computer for generating tickets to be sent to the terminals pursuant to requests by players to participate, wherein the tickets are digitally rendered on a display of the terminals and have outcomes predetermined at the central station prior to the request for purchase and also includes a device for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participation and winning results as determined at the central station. A method for playing virtual scratch off games is also included.
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23 Claims
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1. A remotely accessed lottery system comprising:
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at least one gaming location including a plurality of kiosks, wherein each kiosk comprises a display and an input device, the kiosk being connected on a local area network;
the input device includes a card reader for reading identification card having a memory storage for storing identification information, account balance information, and statistical information for a player;
a dedicated transmission link coupled to the local area network;
a central station remotely disposed relative to the at least one gaming location, the central station coupled to the local area network by the dedicated transmission link for facilitating on-line game play to the gaming location;
the control station further comprises;
a game server, wherein the game server is accessed by the player for Kiosk based games;
a ticket generator for generating and storing tickets according to a predetermined schedule of winning tickets and for sending the ticket to the Kiosk pursuant to a request by the player to participate, wherein the tickets generated include an instant lottery game; and
a means for updating player accounts responsive to requests for participating and winning results as determined at the central station, said updates determined at the central station being transmitted and stored on the card. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A remotely accessible state sponsored lottery system comprising:
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a central station coupled to a wide area network for facilitating on-line game play for personal computer players;
the central station further comprises;
a web server for controlling Internet games and interfaces for the player and for accessing a game server;
a ticket generator for generating and storing tickets according to a predetermined schedule for winning and for sending tickets to a personal computer pursuant to a request by the player to participate;
a business server for storing identification information, account balance information, and statistical information for a player and for processing requests for additional debits and credits to a customer account; and
a bank server for accessing a financial institution or credit card as per the player'"'"'s request process by the business server. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 21, 22, 23)
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20. The system of claim 20, wherein the player uses a cursor to unobscure the predetermined result.
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