US2008076545A1PendingUtilityA1

System for assigning players to multiple games

Assignee: OLIVERAS R MARTINPriority: Sep 1, 2006Filed: Sep 1, 2006Published: Mar 27, 2008
Est. expirySep 1, 2026(~0.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:R. Oliveras
G07F 17/32G07F 17/3227
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Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for assigning a plurality of prospective players to a plurality of available games comprises: a computer; inputting means for entering information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one available game chosen by each prospective player; the computer responding to the inputting means for storing such information in the order entered; and displaying means responding to the computer for causing the displaying means to repeatedly visually display such information; and the computer causing the displaying means to repeatedly visually display information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game.

Claims

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1 . A system being capable of assigning a plurality of prospective players to a plurality of games, said system comprising: A computer; Inputting means being capable of entering information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player; Said computer being capable of responding to said inputting means for storing such prospective player information and such chosen game information; and Displaying means being capable of responding to said computer; Said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display such prospective player information and such chosen game information in the order entered; and Said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display the information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       2 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to repeatedly visually display up to a pre-determined number of times such information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       3 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to repeatedly visually display up to a pre-determined number of times at a nominal rate, a faster rate or a slower rate such information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       4 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       5 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to repeatedly visually display up to a pre-determined period of time at a nominal rate, a faster rate or a slower rate such information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       6 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to repeatedly visually display up to a pre-determined number of times and up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       7 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game when an already assigned player terminates play at such next available game. 
   
   
       8 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of visual displays. 
   
   
       9 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of visual displays should such next prospective player not register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       10 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game up to a pre-determined number of visual displays should such next prospective player register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       11 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       12 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined period of time should such next prospective player not register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       13 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game up to a pre-determined period of time should such next prospective player register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       14 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of visual displays and at the end of a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       15 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to visually display a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately visually displayed. 
   
   
       16 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to visually display a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately visually displayed up to a pre-determined number of times. 
   
   
       17 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to visually display a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately visually displayed up to a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       18 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately visually displayed. 
   
   
       19 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display a plurality of information groupings each respectively relating to a next available game and relating to a next prospective player who chose such next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately visually displayed up to a pre-determined number of times. 
   
   
       20 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display a plurality of information groupings each respectively relating to a next available game and relating to a next prospective player who chose such next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately visually displayed up to a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       21 . In the system of  claim 1 , said system comprising transmitting means being capable of allowing said computer to wirelessly transmit signals relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       22 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means comprising a plurality of consoles being distributed in such a manner for allowing the remote entering of information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player. 
   
   
       23 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means comprising scanning means. 
   
   
       24 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means comprising keyboard entering means. 
   
   
       25 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means comprising printing means. 
   
   
       26 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means comprising displaying means. 
   
   
       27 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means comprising a plurality of consoles being distributed in a game room in such a manner for allowing the remote entering of information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player. 
   
   
       28 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering of information to the effect that an already assigned player is terminating play at his assigned game. 
   
   
       29 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering of information to the effect that such next prospective player has registered at such next available game. 
   
   
       30 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering information to the effect that such next prospective player has registered for such next available game; and said computer being capable of deleting the information relating to such next prospective player from the list of prospective players who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       31 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player positions; and said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       32 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and plurality of player positions; and said computer being capable of responding to said common console for causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       33 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; and said computer being capable of responding to said plurality of player consoles for causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player console at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       34 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being played on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; the plurality of player positions at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the common console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the termination of play by an already assigned player at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such termination information for causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the game table and to the player position at such game table where such already assigned player terminated play. 
   
   
       35 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being played on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the player console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the termination of play by an already assigned player at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such termination information for causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the game table and to the player console at such game table where such already assigned player terminated play. 
   
   
       36 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; the plurality of player positions at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the common console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the registration of the latest assigned player at its game table and relating to such assigned player position at its game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such latest assigned player registration for causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       37 . In the system of  claim 1 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the registration of the latest assigned player at its game table and relating to such assigned player console at its game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such latest assigned player registration for causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player console at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       38 . In the system of  claim 1 , said inputting means being capable of allowing each prospective player to choose a set G of more than one available game in the order of game priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(n); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       39 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game G(next) and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game G(next) from his set G of chosen games in order of priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next) . . . G(n); and said computer retaining the chosen games G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next−1) being of a higher order of priority relative to such next available game G(next) and deleting the chosen games G(next+1) . . . G(n) being of a lower order of priority relative to such next available game G(next) after assigning such next prospective player to such next available game G(next); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       40 . In the system of  claim 1 , said computer being capable of causing said displaying means to visually display information relating to the next available game G(next) and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game G(next) from his set G of chosen games in order of priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next) . . . G(n); and said computer deleting all other chosen games G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next−1) G(next+1) . . . G(n) after assigning such next prospective player to such next available game G(next); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       41 . A system being capable of assigning a plurality of prospective players to a plurality of games, said system comprising: A computer; Inputting means being capable of entering information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player; said computer being capable of responding to said inputting means for storing such prospective player information and such chosen game information; and Announcing means being capable of responding to said computer; Said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce the information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       42 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer comprising speech generating means; said announcing means being capable of responding to said speech generating means for audibly announcing such information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       43 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to repeatedly audibly announce up to a pre-determined number of times such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       44 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       45 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to repeatedly audibly announce at a nominal rate, a faster rate or a slower rate up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       46 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to repeatedly audibly announce at a nominal rate, a faster rate or a slower rate up to a pre-determined number of times such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       47 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to repeatedly audibly announce up to a pre-determined number of times and up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       48 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game when an already assigned player terminates play at such next available game. 
   
   
       49 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of announcements. 
   
   
       50 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of announcements should such next prospective player not register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       51 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game up to a pre-determined number of announcements should such next prospective player register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       52 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       53 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a predetermined period of time should such next prospective player not register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       54 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game up to the end of a pre-determined period of time should such next prospective player register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       55 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of announcements and at the end of said pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       56 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to audibly announce a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately audibly announced. 
   
   
       57 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to audibly announce a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately audibly announced up to a pre-determined number of times. 
   
   
       58 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to audibly announce a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately audibly announced up to a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       59 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such first next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately audibly announced. 
   
   
       60 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such first next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately audibly announced up to a pre-determined number of times. 
   
   
       61 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such first next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately audibly announced up to a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       62 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means comprising a plurality of consoles being distributed in such a manner for allowing the remote entering of information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player. 
   
   
       63 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means comprising scanning means. 
   
   
       64 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means comprising keyboard entering means. 
   
   
       65 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means comprising printing means. 
   
   
       66 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means comprising displaying means. 
   
   
       67 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means comprising a plurality of consoles being distributed in a game room in such a manner for allowing the remote entering of information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player. 
   
   
       68 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering of information to the effect that an already assigned player is terminating play at his assigned game. 
   
   
       69 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering of information to the effect that such next prospective player has registered for such next available game. 
   
   
       70 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the of entering information to the effect that such next prospective player has registered for such next available game; and said computer being capable of deleting the information relating to such next prospective player from the list of prospective players who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       71 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player positions; and said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       72 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; and said computer being capable of responding to said common console for causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       73 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; and said computer being capable of responding to said plurality of player consoles for causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player console at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       74 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being played on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; the plurality of player positions at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the common console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the termination of play by an already assigned player at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such termination information for causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the game table and to the player position at such game table where such already assigned player has terminated play. 
   
   
       75 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being played on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the termination of play by an already assigned player at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such termination information for causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the game table and to the player console at such game table where such already assigned player has terminated play. 
   
   
       76 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; the plurality of player positions at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the common console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the registration of the latest assigned player at its game table and relating to such assigned player position at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such latest assigned player registration for causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       77 . In the system of  claim 41 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players who are being assigned to such game table; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the registration of the latest assigned player at its game table and relating to such assigned player console at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such latest assigned player registration for causing said announcing means to audibly announcing information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player console at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       78 . In the system of  claim 41 , said system comprising transmitting means being capable of allowing said computer to wirelessly transmit signals relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       79 . In the system of  claim 41 , said inputting means being capable of allowing each prospective player to choose a set G of more than one available game in the order of game priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(n); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       80 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game G(next) and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game G(next) from his chosen set G of games in order of priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next) . . . G(n); and said computer retaining the chosen games G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next−1) being of a higher order of priority relative to such next available game G(next) and deleting the chosen games G(next+1) . . . G(n) being of a lower order of priority relative to such next available game G(next) after assigning such next prospective player to such next available game G(next) game; G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       81 . In the system of  claim 41 , said computer being capable of causing said announcing means to audibly announce information relating to the next available game G(next) and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game G(next) from his set G of chosen games in order of priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next) . . . G(n); and said computer deleting all other chosen games G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next−1) G(next+1) . . . G(n) after assigning such next prospective player to such next available game G(next); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       82 . A system being capable of assigning a plurality of prospective players to a plurality of games, said system comprising: A computer; Inputting means being capable of entering information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player; Said computer being capable of responding to said inputting means for storing such prospective player information and such chosen game information; and Transmitting means being capable of responding to said computer; Said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit the information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       83 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to repeatedly wirelessly transmit up to a pre-determined number of times such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       84 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to repeatedly wirelessly transmit up to a pre-determined number of times at a nominal rate, a faster rate or a slower rate such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       85 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       86 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to repeatedly wirelessly transmit up to a pre-determined period of time at a nominal rate, a faster rate or a slower rate such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       87 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to repeatedly wirelessly transmit up to a pre-determined number of times and up to a pre-determined period of time such information relating to the next available game and such information relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       88 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game when an already assigned player terminates play at such next available game. 
   
   
       89 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of wireless transmissions. 
   
   
       90 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of wireless transmissions should such next prospective player not register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       91 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game up to the end of a pre-determined number of wireless transmissions should such next prospective player register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       92 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       93 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined period of time should such next prospective player not register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       94 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game up to a pre-determined period of time should such next prospective player register for assignment to such next available game. 
   
   
       95 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of deleting the stored information relating to such next prospective player from the list of players who chose such next available game at the end of a pre-determined number of wireless transmission and at the end of a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       96 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to wirelessly transmit a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately wirelessly transmitted. 
   
   
       97 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to wirelessly transmit a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately wirelessly transmitted up to a pre-determined number of times. 
   
   
       98 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit a first information grouping relating to a first next available game and relating to a first next prospective player who chose such first next available game and to wirelessly transmit a second information grouping relating to a second next available game and relating to a second next prospective player who chose such second next available game; said first information grouping and said second information grouping being alternately wirelessly transmitted up to a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       99 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such first next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately wirelessly transmitted. 
   
   
       100 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such first next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately wirelessly transmitted up to a pre-determined number of times. 
   
   
       101 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit a plurality of information groupings each relating to a respective next available game and relating to a respective next prospective player who chose such first next available game; said plurality of information groupings being alternately wirelessly transmitted up to a pre-determined period of time. 
   
   
       102 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means comprising a plurality of consoles being distributed in such a manner for allowing the remote entering of information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player. 
   
   
       103 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means comprising scanning means. 
   
   
       104 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means comprising keyboard entering means. 
   
   
       105 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means comprising printing means. 
   
   
       106 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means comprising displaying means. 
   
   
       107 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means comprising a plurality of consoles being distributed in a game room in such a manner for allowing the remote entering of information relating to each prospective player and relating to a set of at least one game chosen by each prospective player. 
   
   
       108 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering of information to the effect that an already assigned player is terminating play at his assigned game. 
   
   
       109 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering of information to the effect that such next prospective player has registered for such next available game. 
   
   
       110 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means being capable of allowing the entering information to the effect that such next prospective player has registered for such next available game; and said computer being capable of deleting the information relating to such next prospective player from the list of prospective players who chose such next available game. 
   
   
       111 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player positions; and said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       112 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; and said computer being capable of responding to the common console at each game table for causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       113 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; and said computer being capable of responding to said plurality of player consoles for causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player console at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       114 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being played on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; the plurality of player positions at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players being assigned to such game table; the common console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the termination of play by an already assigned player at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such termination information for causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the game table and to the player position at such game table where such already assigned player terminated play. 
   
   
       115 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being played on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players being assigned to such game table; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the termination of play by an already assigned player at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such termination information for causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the game table and to the player console at such game table where such already assigned player terminated play. 
   
   
       116 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a common console and a plurality of player positions; the plurality of player positions at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players being assigned to such game table; the common console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the registration of the latest assigned player at its game table and relating to such assigned player position at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such latest assigned player registration for causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player position at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       117 . In the system of  claim 82 , said games being conducted on a plurality of game tables; each game table including a plurality of player consoles; the plurality of player consoles at each game table being physically distributed in such a manner to accommodate the players being assigned to such game table; the plurality of player console at each game table being capable of allowing the entering of information relating to the registration of the latest assigned player at its game table and relating to such assigned player console at such game table; and said computer being capable of responding to such latest assigned player registration for causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game, relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game, and relating to the particular game table and to the particular player console at such particular game table where such next prospective player is being assigned. 
   
   
       118 . In the system of  claim 82 , said inputting means being capable of allowing each prospective player to choose a set G of more than one available game in the order of game priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(n); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       119 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game G(next) and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game G(next) from his set G of chosen games in order of priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next) . . . G(n); and said computer retaining the chosen games G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next−1) being of a higher order of priority relative to such next available game G(next) and deleting the chosen games G(next+1) . . . G(n) being of a lower order of priority relative to such next available game G(next) after assigning such next prospective player to such next available game G(next); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority. 
   
   
       120 . In the system of  claim 82 , said computer being capable of causing said transmitting means to wirelessly transmit information relating to the next available game G(next) and relating to the next prospective player who chose such next available game G(next) from his set G of chosen games in order of priority G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next) . . . G(n); and said computer deleting all other chosen games G( 1 ) G( 2 ) . . . G(next−1) G(next+1) . . . G(n) after assigning such next prospective player to such next available game G(next); game G( 1 ) having the most priority and game G(n) having the least priority.

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