Exercise equipment connected to an electronic game of chance
US6413191B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S482/902
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A piece of exercise equipment includes an electronic game of chance connected thereto. A switch or other device may also be connected to the combination system to operate the electronic game of change when the piece of exercise equipment is in use. The combination system also includes a controller which detects a combined action of playing the electronic game of chance and using the exercise equipment. The system electronically connects the gambling device to the piece of exercise equipment and detects when an operator is using both the exercise equipment and the electronic game of chance simultaneously.
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