Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1986-09-19
1988-08-09
Smith, Jerry
Boots, shoes, and leggings
273121A, G06F 1544, G08B 2100, A63F 702, A63F 722
Patent
active
047632569
ABSTRACT:
A microprocessor system monitors operation of an amusement device, such as a pinball machine, to detect inoperative switches and the like associated with game features, such as drop targets. Inoperability is assumed if the switch has not been activated after a statistically significant number of game plays. When an inoperative switch is detected, an audio/visual announcement is generated to advise the operator that repair is necessary. In addition, the microprocessor alters the game rule operation to compensate for the inoperative switches to avoid player dissatisfaction. The processor system includes a microprocessor and associated memory and interface devices for connecting the game elements to the processor system.
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Jablon Clark A.
Smith Jerry
Williams Electronics Games Inc.
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