Inventors:
Andres R. Lucero - Reno NV
David E. Williams - San Francisco CA
James L. Nelson - Reno NV
Assignee:
Summit Systems, Inc. (Interscience Systems) - Sparks NV
International Classification:
H04G 900
Abstract:
A cash accounting and surveillance system for games, whereby operation of a number of player operated gaming devices may be monitored for purposes of detecting abnormal operation and/or cheating and for providing automatic accounting information for record keeping and pilferage detection purposes. The system utilizes a node concept with each node having a non-volatile data storage capability and a communications capability for communicating with each of a plurality of gaming devices coupled to the node. The exemplary embodiment disclosed operates in conjunction with slot machines having mechanically rotatable reels and a microprocessor control system for randomizing the reel stopping payouts and other machine functions. Alternate embodiments are disclosed.