Game transaction module interface to single port printer
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1. A method of retrofitting a gaming machine having a game module and a printer device with only one communications port, wherein the game module provides instances of a game title and implements a slot-accounting-system protocol, the method comprising:
- communicatively coupling a game transaction module configured to interface with the game module in accordance to the slot-accounting-system protocol and configured to interface with a remote computing device in accordance with a game-to-system protocol to the remote computing device;
communicatively coupling the game transaction module to the only one communications port of the printer device; and
providing a printer manager configured to arbitrate print jobs for the printer device.
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Abstract
A gaming device includes a game module for presenting instances of a game title and a game transaction module for interfacing with a system controller of a game entertainment center. The gaming device further includes a printer for printing various items such as tickets, coupons, vouchers, and other promotional material. The gaming device further includes a printer manager for arbitrating print job conflicts.
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1. A method of retrofitting a gaming machine having a game module and a printer device with only one communications port, wherein the game module provides instances of a game title and implements a slot-accounting-system protocol, the method comprising:
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communicatively coupling a game transaction module configured to interface with the game module in accordance to the slot-accounting-system protocol and configured to interface with a remote computing device in accordance with a game-to-system protocol to the remote computing device; communicatively coupling the game transaction module to the only one communications port of the printer device; and providing a printer manager configured to arbitrate print jobs for the printer device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A retrofitted gaming machine comprising:
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a game module; a printer device with only one communications port, wherein the game module is configured to provide instances of a game title and implement a slot-accounting-system protocol, the retrofitted gaming machine having been retrofitted by; having had a game transaction module communicatively coupled to the retrofitted gaming machine via the only one communications port of the printer device, the game transaction module configured to interface with the game module in accordance to the slot-accounting-system protocol and configured to interface with a remote computing device in accordance with a game-to-system protocol to the remote computing device; and having had a printer manager communicatively coupled to the retrofitted gaming machine, the printer manager configured to arbitrate print jobs for the printer device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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