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Gaming machine light handle and associated circuitry

  • US 5,803,453 A
  • Filed: 04/29/1997
  • Issued: 09/08/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A gaming machine actuation device, comprising:

  • a transmitter for emitting light for indicating an active state of the gaming machine;

    a lensing system for receiving the emitted light from the transmitter to produce a light column that is output as a concentrated light beam, the lensing system includes a first planar convex lens and a second planar convex lens that are substantially contained within translucent containers and the first planar convex lens is substantially aligned with the second planar convex lens;

    a receiver for receiving the concentrated light beam output from the lensing system, the receiver being configured to produce a first voltage level when the gaming machine is in the active state; and

    a decision circuit configured to accept the first voltage level from the receiver, and a second voltage level from a variable voltage generator, and when the light column is interrupted, the first voltage level drops below the second voltage level that causes the gaming machine to actuate.

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