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Communication device and method between an audiovisual information playback system and an electronic game machine

US7749083B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2009/247
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a communication device between an audiovisual information playback system (1) and at least one electronic game machine (2), each electronic game machine comprising a viewing means (200), a means (210) for interacting with the user and a means of payment (220), characterized in that each electronic game machine (2) is connected to the playback system (2) via a network interface (21) and an associated LAN (3), and comprises specific means (20, 21, 22) for managing a means of payment, a viewing means and an interactive means, in order to enable, on the electronic game machine (2), the selection and payment of at least one selection stored on the playback system (2), with a view to playback thereof on the playback system, the specific means (22) of managing payment means and the specific means (21) of managing viewing means and the interactive means being triggered by the activation means of the electronic game machine (2).

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