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Apparatus and method for maintaining game state

US6923721B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2000
Grant dateAug 2, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/32
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method for maintaining player's game state (award credits or game pieces) in a gaming environment is disclosed. In particular, the player may restore the game state from previously played games either from the same game device or from another game device. The invention also provides for award redemption of the award credits (or game pieces) earned by a player during game play.

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