Abstract: A computer-controlled game system comprising a computer unit (10) which is adapted for the generation of a game sequence from at least one computer program and from game sequence data, a playback device (12) which is adapted to play back the game sequence in a projection zone and which is connected with the computer unit (10), at least one transmitter means (16) which is adapted for emitting an electromagnetic beam (S) into a predeterminable partial section of the projection zone, a detector means (18) which is adapted for the detection of the electromagnetic beam (S) when same hits the predeterminable partial section of the projection zone, said detector means (18) being connected with the computer unit (10) and adapted to transmit a signal to the computer unit (10), which is characteristic for the respective detected beam, and an alignment device (20) which is associated with the detector means (18) and which is connected with the computer unit (10) in order to align the detector unit (18) to a predetermina

Abstract: A method of operating a computer system to provide a game of chance for players, based on a horse race in which horses are assigned post positions, in which a ticket is provided having two columns, one for horse post positions and the second containing a number of rows, each containing entry locations for all possible finishing positions. The player marks in each row one finishing position for each horse, a different finishing position for each row, thus producing a player data set, before post positions are assigned to the horses. The player data sets are entered in a central computer. Horse post positions are then drawn and a post position data set is entered in the computer. After the race is run, an outcome data set is entered in the computer and is compared with a combination of the player data set and the post position data set to see whether any player data sets correspond to the outcome data set.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for playing and method of controlling a computerized dart game of simulated tug-of-war. The method generates on a display a goal graphic, at least one player graphic, and at least one challenger graphic. The goal graphic typically includes a first side on which the player graphic is initially displayed and a second side on which the challenger graphic is initially displayed. The method monitors the segments in at least one electronic dart board for hits by darts and determines at least one offset value associated with a segment hit by a dart. The offset value may represent the sum of one or more hits by a player, the sum of one or more hits by a challenger, of the difference between one or more by a player and hits by a challenger. In a single player game, the method itself may generate a random challenger value.

Abstract: A use enabling method and mechanism to enable use of a disabled game resident on multiple platform gaming machines. When a gaming operator elects to enable a particular disabled game, an enabling device of generates an encrypted Request Code (27) having components identifying the specific gaming machine and the specific game to be enabled. This Request Code (27) is then communicated through a communication coupling (55) to a compatible, mating encoder device (28) operated by the licensing game vendor or game manufacture. In response, the encoder device (28) generates an encrypted Enabling Code (31) which enables use only for the selected game or games, and only in the gaming machine (21) upon which the corresponding Request Code originated. Upon inputting the corresponding Enabling Code (31) into the enabling device (32) incorporated on the particular gaming device, the selected disable game or games may be subsequently enabled for use.

Abstract: A moving video image jigsaw puzzle game is provided that varies the level of difficulty in the game and that provides assistance to game players in solving a moving video image jigsaw puzzle. The moving video image jigsaw puzzle game is primarily implemented by a moving puzzle program (18). The moving puzzle program (18) generates a representative version of a moving puzzle image to be solved by a game player. This representative image is displayed on a display (14) along with puzzle pieces, each of which represents a portion of the full-color moving puzzle image. The representative image is used as a reference to reassemble the puzzle pieces to recreate the moving video image.

Abstract: A video game system including a video game machine and a controller connected thereto, wherein the game machine is further connected with a display device. A video-game memory medium, detachably attached to the game machine, generates image data for displaying a player object, a plurality of courses, and objects other than the player object. A player chooses a course of play by operating the controller. A score-giving condition is detected according to a relation of the player object to another object. Depending on the detection, a first score is counted for the course. When the player object comes under a condition satisfying a course clear, the first score is memorized in a score-register area of a RAM. If the user chooses to play a same course, an initial value is written to the score-register area.

Abstract: A computer selected “quick pick” wagering system uses keys in the form of random numbers to serve as seed numbers in a pseudo-random number generating algorithm. A sales agent's terminal uses the algorithm and seed to produce random number combinations for each play from a pool, assigning the number combinations sequentially and printing them, together with a sequential serial number, onto lottery tickets. By storing the algorithm and seed at both the host computer and remote agent terminal, the remote terminal can transmit all pertinent wagering information by only transmitting the actual count of plays sold, thereby reducing the amount of data exchanged by several orders of magnitude. The host computer can then reconstruct the wagers and compare them to winning number combinations. Liability information for each terminal is transmitted back to the agent together with new seed numbers, so the agent terminal may begin selling plays for a new pool while also verifying accurate data exchange.

Abstract: A micro-stick in which the movement of the micro-stick is detected inductively. The micro-stick is connected to an actuator element which varies interaction between an electromagnetic element and a number of conductive coils. In one embodiment, the coils are mounted on a printed circuit board mounted beneath the micro-stick. The micro-stick is mounted on a plate having a number of pins extending through the circuit board. On the other side of the circuit board is a flexible metal sheet which is contacted by the pins, and moved away from the coils in a direction in which the micro-stick is tilted. This increased separation of the metal sheet from the coils can then be detected.

Abstract: A random prize awarding system associated with a gaming console is provided in which the gaming console is arranged to play a first game or a second game, the first game being a standard game normally offered on the console and the second game being a jackpot game offered for play when the player has achieved a trigger condition where the trigger means is arranged to test for the trigger condition and to initiate an instance of the second game when the trigger condition occurs. The second game is divided into a plurality of sub-games, each having an incremental prize such that a sum of the un-won incremental prizes equals the total currently available jackpot prize value of the second game. The player is awarded each sub-game after the first, only if the incremental prize was won in the previous sub-game. The jackpot prize value being decremented by the incremental prize value awarded with the occurrence of each winning sub-game.

Abstract: An electronic amusement device and a method for operating the device are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, a slot machine identifies a tracked symbol and initializes a running count representing active occurrences of the tracked symbol generated during a play session. During the session, the slot machine generates at least one outcome represented by a set of symbols and determines whether the outcome includes an occurrence of a tracked symbol. The slot machine adjusts the running count, increasing the running count to reflect occurrences of the tracked symbol and decreasing the running count to reflect expiration of occurrences of the tracked symbol. Once the running count reaches a predetermined level, the slot machine determines a bonus payout based on the running count.

Abstract: A hand held electronic game which includes a vehicle that can be moved by a player. The vehicle may have a visual display which displays a graphic image. The video game may further have a sensor that senses the motion of a vehicle axle and a processor which varies the graphic image in response to the detected motion of the vehicle to simulate the motion of the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the integration of laser engagement systems such as the MITS and MILES laser systems with standard two dimensional silhouettes, thereby creating a silhouette which can be defeated by laser fire. A laser enhanced silhouette allows live fire target systems (infantry systems and armor systems) to be engaged and defeated with the use of MILES laser Code. The laser enhanced silhouette replaces the plywood or plastic live fire silhouette which is normally utilized on live fire target systems. By connecting the laser enhanced silhouette electronics to the live fire target system's hit sensor electrical connection, the live fire target system can be engaged by laser equipped weapons.

Abstract: A retrieval apparatus for operation-management system of golf links and method therefor are, herein, disclosed. LED which is constructed as a display means of measurement results by a sensor is turned on in a given color on the basis of sensor ID detected by moving a moving vehicle on a cart route on which a retrieval apparatus is mounted. And, control on lighting of LED which is constructed as a display means of measurement results by a repeater is performed on the basis of repeater ID detected during moving of the moving vehicle.

Abstract: A video poker gaming machine is described where a base amount for a poker hand is multiplied by the value of a multiplier card. In one embodiment, the poker hand is four-of-a-kind and the multiplier card is the kicker card.

Abstract: A wagering game for play by a player includes a set of game participants, an identification number assigned to each of the game participants, and a game number. The player places a wager relating to the game number, and a ranking order of the game participants is determined, such as by a race to a finishing point. The sum of the identification numbers of a subset of the game participants may be calculated. The number of lengths by which a first ordered game participant beats another ordered game participant to the finishing point may also be calculated. Whether the player's wager is a winning wager is determined by comparing the sum or the number of lengths to the game number. The wagering game may be implemented as an electronic game.

Abstract: A roulette playing machine which is designed for an individual player with the use of a single circulating playing ball.

Abstract: According to a cryptographic communication system which can safely perform cipher conversion processing when cryptographic communication is performed between terminals using different cipher types, when a terminal 10A-1 connected to a LAN-A using a cryptographic algorithm C1 transmits data to a terminal 10B-1 connected to a LAN-B using a cryptographic algorithm C2, the terminal 10A-1 generates two meaningless data items from the data to be transmitted, decrypts the two generated data items according to the cryptographic algorithm C1, and then transmits the decrypted data to two cryptographic protocol conversion servers and for dividing the data into two data items. Each of the cryptographic protocol conversion servers decrypts each transmitted data item, the re-encrypts the decrypted data according to the cryptographic algorithm C2, and then transmits the data to the terminal 10B-1.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an ATM cell interface for dispatching ATM cells, each ATM cell having a header with a VPI field having a value and a VCI field having a value. The interface comprises L input ports to which ATM cells enter the interface, where L is greater than or equal to 1 and is an integer. The interface also comprises Q output ports through which ATM cells exit the interface, where Q is greater than or equal to 1 and is an integer. The interface comprises a memory mechanism 24 having serial access memory management. Additionally, the interface comprises a mechanism for directing the ATM cells from an input port of the L input ports to any desired destination through at least one output port 22 of the Q output ports 22. The directing mechanism 26 has entities which identify desired destinations for a corresponding ATM cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to system, apparatus and method for communicating valuable data from a portable module to another module via an electronic device. More specifically, the disclosed system, apparatus and method are useful for enabling a user to fill a portable module with a cash equivalent and to spend the cash equivalent at a variety of locations. The disclosed system incorporates an encryption/decryption method.

Abstract: A communication network (10) includes any number of interconnected nodes (20), including a sending node (22), a sending gateway (24), a receiving gateway (26), and a destination node (28). A low capacity or expensive communication channel (30) resides between the sending and receiving gateways (24, 26). An original digitally signed message is sent from the sending node (22) toward the destination node (28). When the original message arrives at the sending gateway (24), the original signature is verified. If verified, the sending gateway (24) shrinks the original message into a reduced message and re-signs the message with a gateway digital signature before sending the message onward through the communication channel (30) toward the destination node (28). The destination node (28) verifies the gateway digital signature against the reduced message and is not required to de-compress the reduced message into a precise duplicate of the original message.