Key for a gaming machine and method of use thereof.

    公开(公告)号:ZA200003139B

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-25

    申请号:ZA200003139

    申请日:2000-06-22

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A key for a gaming machine for authorizing various functions via a control system of the gaming machine. The key includes a connector for coupling the key to a communication port of the gaming machine and non-volatile memory that communicates with the control system to determine the appropriateness of authorization and the functions authorized.

    MAXIMUM BONUS PAY SCHEDULE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A GAMINGMACHINE

    公开(公告)号:CA2299805A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-08

    申请号:CA2299805

    申请日:2000-03-01

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A method and subsystem for paying awards in a gaming machine having a Bet Module adapted to configure the gaming machine to have a plurality of discrete Bet Values (BV) available to a game user. A Pay Table Module is further included which is configured to provide a plurality of associated payout awards which vary with the bet value wagered, wherein a discrete bonus Bet Value (BV bonus), which commences a maximum bonus pay schedule (X bonus), may be adjustably selected from at least two of the discrete bet values.

    Gaming machine virtual player tracking and related services

    公开(公告)号:AU8326401A

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-04

    申请号:AU8326401

    申请日:2001-08-09

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine provides a gaming machine with a plurality of software units providing player tracking services. The software player tracking units eliminate the need for a separate hardware player tracking unit. The player tracking devices, including the card reader, are accessible to the master gaming controller on the gaming machine and may be utilized by the master gaming controller for other gaming applications. The player tracking software incorporates communication protocols for communicating with a variety of player tracking devices. Communication protocols, device interfaces and device drivers for operating the player tracking devices and performing player tracking services may be added or upgraded by loading the player tracking software to a memory mounted within the gaming machine.

    GAMING MACHINE VIRTUAL PLAYER TRACKING AND RELATED SERVICES

    公开(公告)号:CA2420224A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-28

    申请号:CA2420224

    申请日:2001-08-09

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine provides a gaming machine with the plurality of software units providing player tracking services. The software player tracking units eliminate the need for a separate hardware player tracking unit. The player tracking devices, including the card reader, are accessible to the master gaming controller on the gaming machine and may be utilized by the master gaming controller for other gaming applications. The player tracking software incorporates communication protocols for communicating wit h a variety of player tracking devices. Communication protocols, device interfaces and device drivers for operating the player tracking devices and performing player tracking services may be added or upgraded by loading the player tracking software to a memory mounted within the gaming machine

    BONUSING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAMING SYSTEM PROVIDING FLEXIBILITY AND INTEREST

    公开(公告)号:CA2384387A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-22

    申请号:CA2384387

    申请日:2000-09-13

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: Gaming terminals (112a-112j) or systems with bonus prize or other prize features increasing user interest or entertainment are provided. In one aspect, a plurality of gaming terminals (112a-112j) have their displays or other inputs coordinated with one another preferably to provide an impressio n of linked operation, particularly to provide an impression of increased likelihood of bonus or other prize award. In one embodiment, a bonus prize o r feature involves movement among an ordered plurality of positions or stages (328a-328p) without needing to forfeit all bonus prizes in the event of a no n- bonus-symbol outcome in a main game. In one aspect, a plurality of bonus ite ms (518a-518p) are provided with a user being able to select only among a subgroup of the plurality of bonus items (518a-518b) at any one time.

    18.
    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:BR0001016A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-10

    申请号:BR0001016

    申请日:2000-03-08

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A method and subsystem for paying awards in a gaming machine having a Bet Module adapted to configure the gaming machine to have a plurality of discrete Bet Values (BV) available to a game user. A Pay Table Module is further included which is configured to provide a plurality of associated payout awards which vary with the bet value wagered, wherein a discrete bonus Bet Value (BVbonus), which commences a maximum bonus pay schedule (Xbonus), may be adjustably selected from at least two of the discrete bet values.

    HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY BACKED RAM INTERFACE

    公开(公告)号:CA2358378C

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-03

    申请号:CA2358378

    申请日:2001-10-05

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A disclosed gaming machine provides a gaming machine with a non-volatile memory storage device and gaming software that allows the dynamic allocation and de-allocation of memory locations in a non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory storage devices interface to an industry standard peripheral component interface (PCI) bus commonly used in the computer industry allowing communication between a master gaming controller the non-volatile memory. The master gaming controller executes software for a non-volatile memory allocation system that enables the dynamic allocation and de-allocation of non-volatile memory locations. In addition, the non-volatile memory allocation system enables a non-volatile memory file system. With the non-volatile memory file system, critical data stored in the non- volatile memory may be accessed and modified using operating system utilities such as word processors, graphic utilities and compression utilities.

    PARALLEL GAMES ON A GAMING DEVICE
    20.
    发明专利

    公开(公告)号:CA2405585C

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-30

    申请号:CA2405585

    申请日:2001-04-10

    Applicant: INT GAME TECH

    Abstract: A gaming machine displays multiple game outcome presentations to one or more players playing the gaming machine. A player may initiate a new game on the gaming machine while the outcome of a previous game is being presented to the player. For a number of different games, two or more game outcomes may be presented simultaneously to the player on the gaming machine. The game outcome presentations for two or more of the games may appear to interact. However, the game outcomes determined by the gaming machine are independent of one another and do not depend on the game outcome presentation. Many different combinations of games may be played simultaneously on the gaming machine.

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