Gaming device with retractable remote controller
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1. A gaming device having a tethered, remote controller for spaced apart operation 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 tethered remote controller, associated with said “
slot”
type gaming machine for spaced apart operability of said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
,a flexible extendible and retractable tether, for attaining an attached, spaced apart, operating relationship between said tethered remote controller and said “
slot”
type gaming machine,means for, releasing the tethered remote controller from a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine for play upon activation of said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
, retracting said tethered remote controller upon termination of play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine to return the tethered 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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20 Claims
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1. A gaming device having a tethered, remote controller for spaced apart operation 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 tethered remote controller, associated with said “
slot”
type gaming machine for spaced apart operability of said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
,a flexible extendible and retractable tether, for attaining an attached, spaced apart, operating relationship between said tethered remote controller and said “
slot”
type gaming machine,means for, releasing the tethered remote controller from a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine for play upon activation of said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
, retracting said tethered remote controller upon termination of play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine to return the tethered 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 remote controller tethered to said gaming device by a flexible extendable and retractable tether for attaining an attached, spaced apart, operating relationship between said gaming device comprised 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 and the remote controller comprising the steps of;initiating play of the “
slot”
type gaming machine to release said tethered remote controller from a position proximate said “
slot”
type gaming machine; and
,terminating play of said “
slot”
type gaming machine to return said tethered 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 handheld remote controller for attaining an attached, spaced apart, operating relationship between said remote controller and a “
- slot”
type gaming machine comprised of;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 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 remote controller, tethered to said gaming device by a flexible extendable and retractable tether 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 tether, protruding from said recess in the front portion of said housing, for hardwiring said handheld remote controller to said electronic circuitry of said “
slot”
type gaming machine, for attaining a tethered, spaced apart, operating relationship between said remote controller and said “
slot”
type gaming machine, wherein said tether is operatively extendable and retractable by means of a spring loaded reel within said “
slot”
type gaming machine around which the tether 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 remote controller to be removed from said recess and extended to any position along the length of the flexible tether 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 tether 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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Current AssigneeMark Allen Justin Cordell
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Original AssigneeMark Allen Justin Cordell
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InventorsCordell, Mark Allen Justin
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Primary Examiner(s)Pezzuto; Robert E.
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Assistant Examiner(s)RADA, ALEX P
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Application NumberUS10/346,484Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,580 DaysField of Search463/20, 463/42, 273/148.B, 273/143.R, 273/292, 242/385, 242/385.3, 242/400US Class Current463/37CPC Class CodesG07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or...G07F 17/3209 Input means, e.g. buttons, ...G07F 17/3218 wherein at least part of th...G07F 17/3241 Security aspects of a gamin...G07F 17/34 depending on the stopping o...
