Method and apparatus for monitoring or controlling a gaming...

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2005-01-18

2005-01-18

Nguyen, Kim (Department: 3713)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

With communication link

C463S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06843725

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for tracking and determining a location of a gaming machine or other item within a casino or hotel is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus utilizes a transmitter or emitter to provide a tracking signal that may be tracked by one or more receivers or detectors. It is contemplated that the transmitter or emitter connect to a gaming machine. As the gaming machine is relocated within the casino its location is monitored. The one or more receivers may communicate with a host computer or other data processing system to generate location data regarding the gaming machine in relation to other aspects of the casino. Based on the location information generated by the location monitoring and tracking system, other aspects of machine operation may be controlled and additional features dependant on the machine location information may be enabled.

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