Multi-media gaming printer

• US 20040136764A1
• Filed: 09/12/2003
• Published: 07/15/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Futurelogic Incorporated (Japan Cash Machine Company Limited)
• Original Assignee: Futurelogic Incorporated (Japan Cash Machine Company Limited)
• Inventors: Meyerhofer, Eric, Meyerhofer, Mark, Hilbert, John, Dymovsky, Oleg
• Granted Patent: US 7,128,482 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 400/82
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 3/54 with two or more sets of type or printing elements B41J3/60 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: B41J 3/546 Combination of different types, e.g. using a thermal transfer head and an inkjet print head

Abstract

A multi-media gaming printer. The multi-media printer may accept various kinds of voucher media, such as thermally writable medias, smart cards, or magnetic strip cards. The multi-media printer includes writing, reading, and erasing devices within the printer to manage and use the different types of media. In addition, the multi-media printer includes control logic and articulated printing mechanisms that prevent the multi-media printer from inadvertently manipulating a voucher in an inappropriate manner. The design of the multi-media printer is modular so that voucher media magazines may be replaced as needed.

Claims

1. A multi-media gaming printer comprising:

a print module including two or more printing heads selected from the group including a thermal print head, a magnetic strip write head, and a smart card connector; and

a controller coupled to the two or more printing heads.