Electronic image acquisition for gaming systems
US7841521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3248
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for making, storing and retrieving electronic representations of payment documents such as payment tickets used for gaming machines. Some implementations sort currency and non-currency payment documents. According to some embodiments, electronic representations are made only of non-currency payment documents. After an electronic representation of a non-currency payment document is made, the payment document is preferably voided. Voided payment documents may be stored in a non-secure storage area, may be automatically disposed of, or may simply be ejected. Some implementations provide devices and methods for resolving payment disputes by reference to stored electronic representations of payment documents. Other embodiments read information from a payment document and make an electronic representation of the payment document without retaining the payment document. Voiding information is transmitted to, e.g., a host device and/or a gaming machine in order to prevent re-use of a payment document.
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