Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Perceptible output or display
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
McClellan, James S. (Department: 3718)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Perceptible output or display
C463S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07922583
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for generating and controlling electronic signals in a gaming machine is disclosed. The provided apparatus and method include a gaming machine having a CPU or master gaming controller and a digital sound system. The digital sound system comprises one or more speakers, at least one memory unit storing data, a digital signal processor adapted to control and generate audio output, and a programmable logic device interposed between the master gaming controller and the digital signal processor, such that the digital signal processor is unable to communicate to the master gaming controller. The programmable logic device includes at least an address decoder and an event sequencer, with the event sequencer being able to convert instructions from the master gaming controller to instructions that can be executed by the digital signal processor.
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Goforth Todd W.
Hecht William L.
Hoy Michael
IGT
McClellan James S.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
Wong Jeffrey
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