Graphical user interface for providing gaming and prize redemption capabilities
DC
First Claim
1. A method for providing a game interface, comprising:
- showing a display;
allowing a game to be executed on the display;
indicating on the display prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game; and
depicting a link on the display for depicting a prize redemption interface adapted to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a graphical user interface for providing gaming and prize awarding and redeeming capabilities to a computer network system in a manner that lets a provider of the network system present and display information to a user of the network system. The graphical user interface allows for the showing of a frame, or screen/display, to the user while also allowing a game to be executed in the frame. Indicated on the frame are prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game. Additionally, a link is displayed on the frame for depicting a prize redemption interface designed to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize offered on the network system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for providing a game interface, comprising:
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showing a display;
allowing a game to be executed on the display;
indicating on the display prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game; and
depicting a link on the display for depicting a prize redemption interface adapted to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer program embodied on a computer readable medium for providing a game interface, comprising:
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a code segment that shows a display;
a code segment that allows a game to be executed on the display;
a code segment that indicate on the display prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game; and
a code segment that depicts a link on the display for depicting a prize redemption interface adapted to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for providing a game interface, comprising:
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logic that shows a display;
logic that allows a game to be executed on the display;
logic that indicates on the display prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game; and
logic that depicts a link on the display for depicting a prize redemption interface adapted to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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Specification
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Current AssigneeAgincourt Gaming LLC
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Original AssigneeArcade Planet Incorporated (Scientific Games Corporation)
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InventorsKelly, Bryan M., Petermeier, Norman B., Kroeckel, John G., Link, John E., Kelly, Matthew F.
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Primary Examiner(s)MANUEL, GEORGE C
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Application NumberUS09/433,839Time in Patent Office720 DaysField of Search463/1, 463/16, 463/17, 463/22, 463/23, 463/25, 463/26, 463/27, 463/28, 463/30, 463/36, 463/37, 463/42, 273/138.1, 273/139, 273/440US Class Current463/25CPC Class CodesA63F 3/081 electricG06Q 20/04 Payment circuitsG07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or...G07F 17/3239 Tracking of individual playersG07F 17/3244 Payment aspects of a gaming...G07F 17/3248 involving non-monetary medi...G07F 17/3253 involving articles, e.g. pa...G07F 17/3262 Player actions which determ...G07F 17/3272 Games involving multiple pl...G07F 17/3276 wherein the players compete...
