Abstract: The Bingo-opoly invention is directed to methods and processes for conducting a bingo-related prize distribution and marketing system whereby participation in and use of such is determined by results of play in a primary traditional bingo game and conditioned upon a player's ongoing presence in the primary game location and/or continued participation in ongoing primary games. The invention is further directed to addressing inadequacies in the prior art in meeting bingo market demand for novelty, the cultivation of player loyalty and to provide unique and improved methods of bingo game marketing, player incentives and prize distribution.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and processes for conducting a secondary competitive bingo-related matrix type game wherein entry and play in such game is determined by results of play in a primary traditional bingo game. The invention is further directed to addressing inadequacies in the prior art in meeting bingo market demand for game novelty, the cultivation of player loyalty and to provide unique and improved methods of bingo game marketing, player incentives and prize distribution.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and processes for conducting a secondary competitive pull tab or other game of chance wherein entry and play in such game is determined by results of play in a primary traditional pull tab or other game of chance. The invention is further directed to addressing inadequacies in the prior art in meeting pull tab and game of chance market demand for novelty, the cultivation of player loyalty and to provide a unique and improved method of pull tab and game of chance marketing, player incentives and prize distribution.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for coherent combination of beams or waves from two or more gain media. The gain media may be arranged in an unstable resonator having a magnification factor. The output beams or waves from the gain media are expanded within the resonator due to the magnification of the unstable resonator and are combined coherently. The gain media may be laser media producing an output by stimulated emission or the gain media may be parametric gain media producing one or more outputs by parametric or three-wave interaction. A heat-conducting element may be in contact with and remove heat from the gain media.

Abstract: A child/dependent care system provides a way for parents (or other responsible individuals) to remotely observe and communicate with their children (or dependents or other charges) at a care center. The system includes a video link between the care center, or "activity area," and one or more remote areas disposed remotely from the care center. Each video link includes a video camera and monitor, permitting the parent to see his or her charge at the care center, and vice versa. The system can also include a telephone link between the sites, permitting voice communication between the parent and the charge. Still further, the system can provide a paging link, whereby an adult supervisor at the center can page the parent and alert him or her to contact the center e.g., via phone. A lock-out can also be provided to insure that only authorized parents can view charges at the care center.

Abstract: A logic memory addressing system requiring minimal central processing unit (CPU) control is provided for extending the memory addressing capacity of a CPU. A logic control system simplistic in design and including a logic decoding unit responds to control words issued by the CPU by way of control and address busses to randomly access memory words, and to effect the exchange of information between the memory unit and a data bus.

Abstract: A logic control system in a video display terminal is disclosed for synchronizing the operation of dual, asynchronously operating CRT control unit semiconductor chips to accommodate a substantially increased number of visual attributes per display row with minimal effect on data character transfer rates.

Abstract: Apparatus in a Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) display allows the sharing of the system bus between the microprocessor (CPU) and Direct Memory Access (DMA) devices without degrading the CPU performance by splitting the system bus cycle into an address phase and a data phase.