Gaming device with retractable remote controller
First Claim
1. A gaming device having a retractable remote controller comprised of:
- a “
slot”
type gaming machine, including at least one indicator to communicate to the player the outcome of the game, a monetary input slot to receive the gaming script to activate the game for play;
at least one initiator to initiate play;
at least one script dispenser for dispensing script which includes winnings of the play;
a retractable remote controller, associated with said “
slot”
type gaming machine for spaced apart operability of said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
, a flexible connector, for attaining a tethered, spaced apart, operating relationship between said retractable remote controller and said “
slot”
type gaming machine, wherein activation of said “
slot”
type gaming machine for play, releases the controller from a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine and termination of play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine initiates retraction of said retractable remote controller to a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine.
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Abstract
A gaming system with a retractable remote controller is provided to remotely play a “slot” type gaming device. The retractable remote controller is tethered to the slot machine by a flexible connector such that upon initiation of play the retractable remote controller can be removed from its home position on the slot machine and at the end of play is automatically returned. The retractable remote controller can be a hand held or lap held device, which is battery-operated or hard wired to the slot machine. Advantageously, a single player can simultaneously operate retractable remote controllers from two or more machines. The retractable remote controller is advantageously alarmed to prevent tampering.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A gaming device having a retractable remote controller comprised of:
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a “
slot”
type gaming machine, including at least one indicator to communicate to the player the outcome of the game, a monetary input slot to receive the gaming script to activate the game for play;
at least one initiator to initiate play;
at least one script dispenser for dispensing script which includes winnings of the play;
a retractable remote controller, associated with said “
slot”
type gaming machine for spaced apart operability of said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
,a flexible connector, for attaining a tethered, spaced apart, operating relationship between said retractable remote controller and said “
slot”
type gaming machine, wherein activation of said “
slot”
type gaming machine for play, releases the controller from a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine and termination of play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine initiates retraction of said retractable remote controller to a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for operating a gaming device from a retractable remote controller comprising the steps of:
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initiating play of a “
slot”
type gaming machine having at least one indicator to communicate to the player the outcome of the game, a monetary input slot to receive the gaming script to activate the game for play, at least one initiator to initiate play, at least one script dispenser for dispensing script which includes winnings of the play;
activating the said retractable remote controller, associated with said “
slot”
type gaming machine which allows spaced apart operability of said “
slot”
type gaming machine, from a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
,terminating play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine to which allows retraction of said retractable remote controller to a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A gaming device having a retractable remote controller comprised of:
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a “
slot”
type gaming machine, having a housing;
a display screen having single or multiple pay lines for displaying a game, said game comprising at least three reels or simulated reels, said reels have indicia comprising symbols;
a coin-input slot with a coin chute in said housing for receiving at least one coin to activate the game;
a microprocessor coupled to an electronic circuit for affecting rotation or simulating the rotation of said reels and controlling the gaming functions of said “
slot”
type gaming machine, wherein at least part of said electronic circuit is selected from the group consisting of a microprocessor, a computer chip, or circuit board;
at least one indicator light connected to said circuitry for signaling an alarm;
a mechanical lever comprising a manual pull handle extending laterally outwardly of said housing and connected to said electronic circuit to spin said reels, a coin-output receptacle comprising a trough, in a portion of said housing for receiving coins upon payout of the game;
a recess in the front portion of said housing for placing a hand held retractable remote controller therein; and
a consol on said housing containing at least one play button connected to said circuit for spinning said reels and a credit button for displaying credits on said consol of said slot machine;
a hand-held retractable remote controller, manually moveable about a front portion of said “
slot”
type gaming machine and associated with said “
slot”
type gaming machine for spaced apart operability of said “
slot”
type gaming machine, having an array of manually depressible buttons wherein at least one button transmits a signal to said electronic circuit in said “
slot”
type gaming machine to spin said reels from a location spaced from said “
slot”
type gaming machine, a multiple spin button for spinning multiple games operatively connected to said electronic circuit of said “
slot”
type gaming machine for spinning said reels of said “
slot”
type gaming machine from a location spaced from “
slot”
type gaming machine;
a payout button for remotely discharging coins from said chute into said coin-output receptacle of said slot machine upon winning or payout of the game;
a card slot for receiving a credit card or debit card to activate said “
slot”
type gaming machine;
a flexible cable, protruding from said recess in the front portion of said housing, for hardwiring said handheld retractable remote controller to said electronic circuitry of said “
slot”
type gaming machine, for attaining a tethered, spaced apart, operating relationship between said retractable remote controller and said “
slot”
type gaming machine, wherein said cable is operatively extendable and retractable by means of a spring loaded reel within said “
slot”
type gaming machine around which the cable is coiled such that activation of said “
slot”
type gaming machine for play, causes said electronic circuitry to release the reel to allow the hand-held retractable remote controller to be removed from said recess and extended to any position along the length of the flexible cable for spaced apart play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine, and termination of play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine initiates said electronic circuitry to retract said flexible cable about the spring loaded reel to return said handheld retractable remote controller to said recess in the front portion of said housing.
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