Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a chance application
Patent
1995-11-17
1998-02-17
Manuel, George
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
In a chance application
A63F 300
Patent
active
057186316
ABSTRACT:
A portable electronic device for playing a bingo game for use with a television set. The device includes a conventional computer system having graphics and sound capabilities. The computer system includes a dedicated game software stored in ROM which generate pseudo-random numbers at a predetermined interval and generate sound signals to vocalize the announcement of bingo numbers. The numbers are automatically displayed on the television screen using the graphics generating function of the computer. At the same time, the generated sound signals are reproduced through the television's audio channel and speakers. The device can be linked to the television in one of three ways: a coaxial cable connected to the antenna terminals, a set of audio and video cables, or through a small television transmitter. The system is expandable by utilizing additional television sets, loud speakers and a personal computer printer. The device includes an enclosure in which a dedicated control keypad is located on the top panel and input-output terminals on the rear panel. Players may use standard bingo cards or personal electronic handsets. The device makes the playing of bingo game more entertaining, facilitates operation and greatly reduces manual operator functions. The device also defines an educational game for children.
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