Wireless input/output and peripheral devices on a gaming machine
US8784211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3216
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disclosed gaming machine provides methods and apparatus for wirelessly communicating between devices within the gaming machine. The gaming machine includes a gaming machine housing to which a master gaming controller and one or more gaming peripherals can be mounted. The master gaming controller is adapted for executing a game of chance played on the gaming machine and communicating wirelessly with the one or more gaming peripherals used to play the game of chance. Furthermore, the gaming machine includes a wireless communication manager that can manage wireless communications between the master gaming controller and the gaming peripherals, between the gaming peripherals, or a combination thereof.
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