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System and method for performing a financial transaction in an entertainment center

US7922581B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 28, 2005
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F19/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a distribution system for providing cash or other items of value to a user at the location of the gaming system and a method for using the distribution system. The disclosure relates to a distribution system for use with an entertainment station. The distribution system includes a remote control unit accessible from the entertainment station and operably coupled to a base processor. The remote control unit is adapted to receive user account information and a requested transaction type from a group consisting of deposit, transfer, and withdrawal. The remote control unit is also adapted to provide a signal to the base processor, and the base processor is adapted to receive the signal from the remote control unit and to process the requested transaction type based on the account information. The base processor is adapted to distribute cash or cash equivalent to a user.

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