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Method and apparatus for modifying gaming machines to provide supplemental or modified functionality

  • US 8,388,424 B2
  • Filed: 09/14/2012
  • Issued: 03/05/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for modifying the functionality of a legacy gaming device having a legacy gaming device processor, comprising:

  • a second processor communicatively coupled to;

    a first legacy communication path between the legacy gaming device processor and a video display wherein the legacy gaming device processor is configured to provide output for the video display associated with a play of a wager-based game via the first legacy communication path; and

    a second legacy communication path between the legacy gaming device processor and a touch screen input device wherein the legacy gaming device processor is configured to receive input from the touch screen input device via the second legacy communication path; and

    the second processor configured to;

    control an interruption of a first signal from the legacy gaming device processor to the video display on the first legacy communication path,control an interruption of a second signal from the touch screen input device to the legacy gaming device processor; and

    generate at least one of a first substitute signal for the first signal and a second substitute signal for the second signal to provide the modified functionality of the legacy gaming device.

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