Method and apparatus for modifying gaming machines to provide supplemental or modified functionality

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An apparatus and method for modifying the functionality of a legacy gaming device is disclosed. The apparatus uses a second processor communicatively coupled between a legacy display and audio device to modify interrupted display and audio signals and provide substitute signals to provide the modified functionality of the gaming device.

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WESTERN GAMING PROPERTIES	8820 WEST RUSSELL ROAD #160 LAS VEGAS NV 89148

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Dabrowski, Stanley P	Las Vegas, US	47	2295

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Method and apparatus for modifying gaming machines to provide supplemental or modified functionality

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DATE PUBLISHED	PUBLICATION/PATENT NO.	PUBLICATION TYPE
November 03, 2015	US,9177436,B2 US9177436B2	GRANTED PATENT AS SECOND PUBLICATION
November 15, 2012	US,20120289329,A1 US20120289329A1	FIRST PUBLISHED PATENT APPLICATION

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