Gaming machine with hopper and printer
US6752312B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3262
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming machine in which the form of pay out is selectable by the operator and/or user to provide a pay out with coins or by way of a ticket. The gaming machine incorporates both a hopper for coin operated play as well as a printer for cashless play. In accordance with one aspect of the machine, the system can automatically detect when one of the pay out systems is disabled or otherwise unavailable and automatically continue operation with the other pay out method to allow the machine to function in a limited state. The system thus helps the transition for players from coin operated machines to cashless gaming machines, and accommodates users with different cash out preferences. The gaming machine also accepts tickets, allowing users to easily move their credits from one gaming machine to another.
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