EP0291705A1

EP0291705A1 - System for playing games from a distance

Info

Publication number: EP0291705A1
Application number: EP88106187A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Helga Scheppe; Helmut Scheppe
Original assignee: SCHEPPE HELMUT
Priority date: 1987-04-25
Filing date: 1988-04-19
Publication date: 1988-11-23
Also published as: DE3713930A1

Abstract

This technique allows active participation in the game by persons who are at a distance from the event. The condition for participation is that an appropriate amount of money has been made available to the bank by the participants. These paid-in amounts are stored in a main computer and can be recognised by the players via a code word or code number. The players can issue any desired order (bet) to the main computer via personal computers. Contact by speech and vision is provided via TV and telephone. When each game has finished, the main computer records the profit and loss statement. When the account stands at "0", further participation is immediately blocked. These games take place without access to the public. Independently, this system can be used for any public television event.

Description

Der Patentanspruch für diese Technik ermöglicht ein aktives Mitspielen von Personen außerhalb des Spielortes und Spielgeschehens (Privatwohnungen, Hotels, Sanatorien, etc.), wobei die räumliche Entfernung keine Rolle spielt.The patent claim for this technology enables active participation of people outside the game location and game happenings (private apartments, hotels, sanatoriums, etc.), the spatial distance being irrelevant.

Voraussetzung ist eine Sprech- und Sichtverbindung zwischen den Spielstätten und Spielern, gegeben durch das digitale Fernmeldenetz.A prerequisite is a speech and visual connection between the venues and players, provided by the digital telecommunications network.

Nach Einzahlung oder Überweisung eines Geldbetrages auf ein von der Spielinstitution mit Codewort oder -zahl benanntes Konto beginnt das Mitspielen mit Ordererteilung über Computer auf die gewünschten Chancen.After depositing or transferring a sum of money to an account designated by the game institution with a code word or number, the game starts with placing the order via computer for the desired opportunities.

Während des Spieles und bei Kontostand - 0 - erfolgt Blockierung der Ordererteilung.Order placement is blocked during the game and if the account balance is 0.

Um einem ausgedehnten Personenkreis - gegebenenfalls über Satellit - das Mitspielen zu ermöglichen, sollten in öffentlichen Fernsehveranstaltungen Roulette-Spielvorgänge oder andere Spielarten, evtl. mit Showeinlagen übermittelt werden. Nach Kauf einer Orderkarte sind die Zuschauer sofort am Spielgeschehen mit Gewinn und Verlust beteiligt.In order to enable an extensive group of people to play along - if necessary via satellite - Roulette games or other types of game, possibly with show deposits, should be transmitted in public television events. After purchasing an order card, the spectators are immediately involved in the game with profit and loss.

Diese Orderkarten werden vor Spielbeginn in einem Computer gespeichert und nach Abschluß der Veranstaltung abgerechnet.These order cards are saved in a computer before the start of the game and billed after the event.

Claims

1.) Technology for remote gaming, characterized in that with this technology a connection is created by cable connection, TV, computer, telephone, voice and visual connection between the location of the game and people outside the location.

2.) Technology according to claim - 1 -, characterized in that with this technology people outside of the game location can immediately actively participate in the game by using their amounts of money or wagers.

3.) Technology according to claim - 1 -, characterized in that the bank of the game is a corresponding amount of money the player is available.

4.) Technology according to claim - 1 -, characterized in that the player receives a computer-controlled account with code word or number after receipt of his money at the casino.

4.) Continuation: This account immediately registers profit and loss. If the account balance is - 0 - the computer blocks further game and order entries.

5.) Technology according to claim - 1 -, characterized in that with this technology all games of all kinds can be played from outside.

6.) Technology according to claim - 1 -, characterized in that (also) in public television events the expiry of one or many roulette game processes with show deposits are broadcast and the viewers inside and outside the event by buying an order card the immediate Get active participation rights for all possible uses of the roulette game.

7.) Technology according to claim - 1 -, characterized in that the order cards are entered into a computer or in a computer center before the start of the game, stored, and evaluated after the game for profit or loss.