Abstract: A monitoring system for indicating the presence of a person at a remote location through a telephone line includes circuitry at a central location for automatically establishing a telephone link between the central and remote locations. A decoder at the remote location produces a verification signal in response to an action performed by the person whose presence is to be indicated. The decoder transmits the verification signal through the telephone line to the central location to indicate the presence of the person at the remote location.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus wherein a group of rolling elements each having a visible identification characteristic are released to travel down an inclined path. Disposed upon the inclined path are a plurality of deflectors each incorporating structure for precluding the rolling elements from being undesirably caught thereby. The deflection elements cause a randomization of the movable elements at the bottom of the inclined path. A wagering structure is provided for accepting wagers from the user as to the order of which the elements will arrive at a designated finishing position and processing components are provided for determining the outcome of the wagers as a result of the sequencing of the movable elements. During the movement of the movable elements and the random selection of the winner, the user can watch the random selection thereby enhancing enjoyment during the selection process.