Abstract: In accordance with at least one embodiment, a gaming system is operable to determine a first gaming device being operated by a player and select a second gaming device to be controlled, via the first gaming device, by the player. In some embodiments, the gaming system is further operable to configure the second gaming device to be controlled via an interface of the first gaming device.

Abstract: The present invention, roughly described, pertains to a small memory card that includes features which allow the memory card to be more easily handled by a user. In various embodiments, the memory card can include a chamfer and/or a raised portion that allows the memory card to be more easily grabbed by a human hand (or mechanical device) and also provides additional room to store passive devices such as capacitors and/or resistors. Because different electronic devices use different types of memory cards, an adaptor is provided that allows the memory cards disclosed herein to be used in ports or connectors on electronic devices that are meant for other types of memory cards.

Abstract: An electronic assembly for connecting to an electronic system is disclosed which includes, in one embodiment, a connector having a group of contacts, each contact having a mating portion and an interconnect finger. A first circuitry module includes a group of leads providing a signal path to electronic components contained therewithin, wherein each of the leads is coupled directly to an interconnect finger of a corresponding one of the group of connector contacts. A protective body is rigidly coupled to the first connector and is formed to encase the first circuitry module and to provide support and protection to the circuitry module. In another embodiment suitable for a PCMCIA card assembly, each of a group of leads of a leaded chip-carrier module is directly connected to interconnect fingers of the connector.

Abstract: A portable peripheral card for an electrical device is disclosed that has an injected molded housing package. In one aspect of the invention, the peripheral card has a printed circuit board, a female electrical connector, and a solid one-piece injected molded package. The printed circuit board has electrical components mounted thereon and the female electrical connector is attached to the printed circuit board to permit communications between the electrical components on the printed circuit board and the electrical device. The solid one-piece package encapsulates the printed circuit board and the electrical components yet exposes a portion of the electrical connector to facilitate electrical connections between the printed circuit board and the electrical device. In one preferred embodiment, the portable peripheral card is a PCMCIA card. Methods of manufacturing such peripheral cards are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus directed to portable peripheral cards is disclosed which provide protection against electro-static discharge and electro-magnetic interference. Furthermore, this apparatus provides a solid housing which affords a strong protective structure for the PC board and also protects the ICs housed inside the peripheral card from being easily accessed.

Abstract: A peripheral card includes a two-part metal cover mounting a printed wiring board on a U-shaped plastic frame. The wiring board is spaced from inside surfaces of the cover preferably by a pair spring clips mountable on side edges of the wiring board, each clip having an apertured intermediate bight portion overlying and in aperture burr scraped contact with ground contact pads on the board. Barbed-end spring fingers extend integrally from the bight portion preferably toward the board side edge to which it affixed and into scraped contact with respective ones of the metal cover parts as the metal cover parts are assembled together. The clips hold the board from movement in the cover and electrically ground any static electrical charges on the metal cover parts to the contact pads and to a ground socket in the frame, and electrically ground the metal cover parts to provide electromagnetic shielding of the electrical circuitry on the wiring board.

Abstract: A portable peripheral card for an electrical device is disclosed that has an injected molded housing package. In one aspect of the invention, the peripheral card has a printed circuit board, a female electrical connector, and a solid one-piece injected molded package. The printed circuit board has electrical components mounted thereon and the female electrical connector is attached to the printed circuit board to permit communications between the electrical components on the printed circuit board and the electrical device. The solid one-piece package encapsulates the printed circuit board and the electrical components yet exposes a portion of the electrical connector to facilitate electrical connections between the printed circuit board and the electrical device. In one preferred embodiment, the portable peripheral card is a PCMCIA card.

Abstract: An electronic assembly for connecting to an electronic system is disclosed which includes, in one embodiment, a connector having a group of contacts, each contact having a mating portion and an interconnect finger. A first circuitry module includes a group of leads providing a signal path to electronic components contained therewithin, wherein each of the leads is coupled directly to an interconnect finger of a corresponding one of the group of connector contacts. A protective body is rigidly coupled to the first connector and is formed to encase the first circuitry module and to provide support and protection to the circuitry module. In another embodiment suitable for a PCMCIA card assembly, each of a group of leads of a leaded chip-carrier module is directly connected to interconnect fingers of the connector.

Abstract: An automatic laser trimming apparatus (30) for semiconductor integrated chip packages removes dambars (16) and performs deflashing and degating operations. The apparatus combines a laser machining subsystem (32, 36) with a machine vision subsystem (38, 40) to accurately locate and treat the dambars on an integrated circuit package. A defocusing lens (54) is used to attenuate the intensity of the laser beam (34) to permit a single laser to perform both the dambar removal and deflashing operations. In addition, an improved fixture (46) is provided to enhance the removal of smoke and debris from the processing station and to provide improved backlighting thereby enhancing resolution.

Abstract: An automatic laser trimming apparatus (30) for semiconductor integrated chip packages removes dambars (16) and performs deflashing and degating operations. The apparatus combines a laser machining subsystem (32, 36) with a machine vision subsystem (38, 40) to accurately locate the treat and dambars on an integrated circuit package. A defocusing lens (54) is used to attenuate the intensity of the laser beam (34) to permit a single laser to perform both the dambar removal and deflashing operations. In addition, an improved fixture (46) is provided to enhance the removal of smoke and debris from the processing station and to provide improved backlighting thereby enhancing resolution.