Method and apparatus for issuing and automatically validating ga

Details Method and apparatus for issuing and automatically validating ga Method and apparatus for issuing and automatically validating ga

1997-07-15

2000-08-29

O'Neill, Michael

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Access or authorization

463 16, 273269, A63F 922

Patent

active

061100447

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for enhancing security in issuing and redeeming gaming tickets is described in which a machine-readable indicium (preferably barcoding) is embodied in a payout ticket from a gaming machine. When the ticket is presented for redemption, the machine-readable indicium is read automatically (preferably by a barcode reader), to provide electronic signals which are then processed electronically to determine whether the ticket is genuine (valid). In a preferred embodiment, a barcode reader reads from a ticket a validation number which if genuine is a predetermined function of a payout amount and one or more other parameters barcoded on the ticket; an electronic processing unit then determines whether the barcoded data is related according to the predetermined function.

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