Method and apparatus for remotely customizing a gaming device

a gaming device and customizing technology, applied in the field of methods and apparatus for remotely customizing gaming devices, can solve the problem of difficult to find a machine that people like, and achieve the effect of improving the user experience and improving the user experien

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-10
WALKER JAY S +3
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Benefits of technology

Enables players to instantly find and play on customized gaming devices, increasing player satisfaction and duration, while casinos benefit from reduced player loss and more accepted marketing offers, and manufacturers gain valuable data for device development.

Problems solved by technology

For players, finding a machine that they like can be very difficult.
Even upon finding a preferred game, the player may discover that there are elements of the game that he does not like (e.g. the type font is too small, or the cards are dealt too fast).

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[0023] In the following description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural, logical, software, and electrical changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limited sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims.

[0024] Applicants have recognized that a need exists for systems and methods that enable players to quickly and easily locate suitable gaming devices 120, 122, 124, 126 without having to hunt through thousands of other gaming devices. One particular benefit to players of embodiments of the present invention is t...

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The invention includes a system and method for remotely configuring gaming devices. Initially, a central controller receives configuration data from a player at a remote user terminal. A customization code is then determined and associated with the configuration data. The configuration data and the associated customization code are transmitted from the central controller to a casino server. The casino server waits for a configuration request that includes the customization code from the player at the gaming device. Finally, the gaming device is actually configured according to the configuration data associated with a customization code received from a player at the gaming device.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation of commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 121,263, filed Apr. 11, 2002, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Remotely Customizing a Gaming Device”; [0002] which claims priority to commonly-owned, co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 283,086, filed Apr. 11, 2001, entitled “Slot Machine Customization Via Internet”. [0003] Each of the above applications is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes. [0004] This application is related to commonly-owned, co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 962,065, filed Sep. 25, 2001, entitled “Method and System for Adapting Casino Games to Playing Preferences”, and commonly-owned, co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 521,875, filed Mar. 8, 2000, entitled “A Gaming Device and Method of Operation Thereof” which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0005] The ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24G07F17/32
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/323
InventorWALKER, JAY S.JORASCH, JAMES A.GELMAN, GEOFFREY M.SANTISI, STEVEN M.
OwnerWALKER JAY S