Abstract: A zipper without electrical components that generates a distinctive sound when the zipper is opened or closed is disclosed herein. The zipper comprises a slider, a first and a second track. The slider comprises a plurality of tone bars and a plurality of audio openings. The first track comprises a plurality of zipper teeth. The second track comprises a plurality of zipper teeth. Each zipper tooth of the plurality of zipper teeth of the first track and the second track comprises at least one raised portion. The slider is configured to generate a musical sound when the slider is slid over the first track and the second track.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating gaming machine information to a player is disclosed herein. The system includes a mobile communication device for the player, a server and a gaming machine at a venue. The gaming machine comprises a transceiver for receiving and transmitting short-range communication transmissions, and a maximum payoff event. The communication informs the player that the maximum payoff event for the gaming machine has not occurred and invites the player to visit the venue during the interval between visits.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating gaming machine information to a player is disclosed herein. The system includes a mobile communication device for the player, a server and a gaming machine at a venue. The gaming machine comprises a transceiver for receiving and transmitting short-range communication transmissions, and a maximum payoff event. The communication informs the player that the maximum payoff event for the gaming machine has not occurred and invites the player to visit the venue during the interval between visits.