System for Electronic Game Promotion
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1. An interface for driving a printer, comprising:
- a first communications link configured to receive, from game electronics in a wager-based gaming machine, cash data indicative of information to be printed on a voucher;
a second communications link configured to receive, from a bonus engine via a gaming network, data indicative of information to be printed on an award ticket; and
a processor responsive to said first and second communication links configured to control the printer to print the voucher or the award ticket.
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Abstract
A printer on a networked gaming device can be controlled by the network to generate awards. The printer can operate as both a typical printer in a gaming device and as a printer for the gaming network, or separate printers can be installed in the gaming device. If the particular player has identified himself or herself to the gaming network, then the gaming system has a very high probability that it is communicating to a known player. Therefore, the printer operates as a direct communication conduit to a player. Additionally, previously issued awards can be redeemed by a validator coupled to the gaming network.
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20 Claims
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1. An interface for driving a printer, comprising:
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a first communications link configured to receive, from game electronics in a wager-based gaming machine, cash data indicative of information to be printed on a voucher; a second communications link configured to receive, from a bonus engine via a gaming network, data indicative of information to be printed on an award ticket; and a processor responsive to said first and second communication links configured to control the printer to print the voucher or the award ticket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A printer in communication with a gaming machine, comprising:
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a first port configured to receive, from game electronics in a wager-based gaming machine, cash data indicative of information to be printed on a voucher; a second port configured to receive, from a bonus engine via a gaming network, data indicative of information to be printed on an award ticket; and a processor responsive to said first and second ports configured to control the printer to print the voucher or the award ticket. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A wager-based gaming machine in communication with a printer, comprising:
game electronics comprising a processor and memory, the game electronics configured to; generate cash data indicative of information to be printed on a voucher; receive, from a bonus engine via a gaming network, data indicative of information to be printed on an award ticket; and control the printer to print the voucher or the award ticket. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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