Closed-loop system for displaying promotional events and granting awards for electronic video games
US7335106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3234
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a closed-loop system that allows the operator of video gaming machines or other systems to define promotional events for the particular machines or systems, monitor the activity of the particular machines or systems, and grant awards. More specifically, the promotional events may include scheduling information, winning criteria and awards. During the period of time that the promotional event is active, the activity of the machine or system is monitored to determine if the winning criteria has been satisfied. If the winning criteria are satisfied, information pertaining to event is recorded. The present invention is applicable to a variety of embodiments including video poker machines, black jack machines or other gaming and gambling machines, as well as other systems that include a display mechanism and an activity that can be monitored.
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