Telephonic communications – With check operated control – Other than coin
Patent
1997-03-19
1999-06-01
Kuntz, Curtis A.
Telephonic communications
With check operated control
Other than coin
379 9313, 379112, 379124, 379154, 273237, 463 1, 463 12, H04M 1700
Patent
active
059094869
ABSTRACT:
A slot card issued by a slot club, or a membership card in another incentive award program, that is also capable of being used as phone calling card is provided. Free calling time is credited to the member's card account in response to the playing of the slot machine or utilizing the respective service. After incentive points are awarded, the member may use the membership card as a prepaid phone calling card, whereby the member's account is debited for the cost of the call.
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Jorasch James A.
Walker Jay S.
Kuntz Curtis A.
Tieu Binh K.
Walker Asset Management Limited Partnership
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