Communications interface for a gaming machine
First Claim
1. An improved communication interface for a gaming system, said interface comprising:
- at least one input/output port for facilitating communication with a gaming system;
a display for displaying images and text; and
a processor for processing data for at least one of communication and execution by said gaming system.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method for an improved communications interface for a gaming machine. Certain embodiments of an improved gaming network include a gaming system including a communication interface, and a server providing at least one of an application, a service, and a status to the gaming system. The communication interface initiates communication with the server to transmit and/or receive information. The communication interface may allow games or other applications/services to be downloaded to the gaming system. In an embodiment, the communication interface facilitates voice over internet protocol communication, for example. The communication interface may also provide a secondary game at the gaming system and/or access to the Internet or other network, for example. In an embodiment, the communication interface facilitates purchase and/or confirmation of items and/or services at the gaming system. The communication interface may translate information to an appropriate protocol for the gaming system.
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21 Claims
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1. An improved communication interface for a gaming system, said interface comprising:
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at least one input/output port for facilitating communication with a gaming system;
a display for displaying images and text; and
a processor for processing data for at least one of communication and execution by said gaming system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An improved gaming network, said network comprising:
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a gaming system including a communication interface; and
a server providing at least one of an application, a service, and a status to said gaming system, wherein said communication interface initiates communication with said server to at least one of transmit and receive information. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for improved communication with a gaming system, said method comprising:
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initiating communication from a gaming system to an external system;
processing data for execution by said gaming system; and
executing an application at said gaming system based on said data. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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