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System for converting a home video game to a coin-operated video game

  • US 5,078,399 A
  • Filed: 05/24/1990
  • Issued: 01/07/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/24/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A conversion system for adapting a home-play electronic game to coin-operated play, said electronic game having an access port for communicating with a remote controller, said access port including a DC level connection and signal line connections, said game further exhibiting both Attract and Play modes, said Attract mode being operative when power is initially applied to said game, said conversion system including a power supply and comprising:

  • control means including a user operable start indicator for providing a signal to commence said Play mode, and user manipulated game control signalling means;

    a coin receipt indicator for signalling a coin deposit;

    timing means responsive to said coin deposit signal for enabling said start indicator for a determined time interval;

    register means for connecting signals from said start indicator and game control signalling means to said access port;

    player use timer means responsive to a player actuating a said game control signalling means for providing a use-time output; and

    reset means responsive to a termination of said use-time output for interrupting power to said game, to cause initiation of said attract mode.

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