Apparatus, System and Method For Utilizing a Secondary Controller For Multiple Game Play and Tracking Credits

摘要

An improved apparatus, system and method for presenting multiple systems, games, and/or services on a common Player Interface, for example, any component or components of a gaming system, including an electronic or technologic aid—including, but not limited to terminals, player stations, handhelds, fixed units, etc.—that directly enables player interaction in a game, and create, monitor, translate, record, and communicate data such as accounting information, player transactions, etc.

主权项

1. A player interface, said player interface being configured to receive a value to be recorded as a credit in order to allow a player to use a first application and one or more secondary applications, the player interface comprising:
a gaming cabinet, said gaming cabinet housing a display interface, said display interface configured to display said first application and said secondary applications to said player, wherein said first application is independent from said secondary applications; a display interface, said display interface configured to resize the display of said first application and said secondary applications for simultaneous display to said player, wherein said first application is independent from said secondary applications; a master balance, said master balance configured to maintain a balance for credits to allow said player to use said first application, said master balance further configured to fund and receive credits for said player's use of said secondary applications; a transaction manager, said transaction manager configured to assign management of said master balance to said first application, such that said player can use said first application and said first application will increase or decrease said balance in said master balance based on the outcome of said first application, and said player can use said secondary applications and said transaction manager will increase or decrease said balance in said master balance based on the outcome of said secondary applications.