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Over the past decade, wireless technology has fueled major changes
in the casino gaming industry—how games are played, where
they are played, who is playing, and how much is being wagered
and won. Wireless connectivity has supported the conversion of
age-old designs — from paper bingo cards to mechanical slot
machine wheels — into portable, brightly colored, center-controlled
digital kiosks, helping players spend more per gaming session
than ever before.
Wireless' most significant contribution to gaming has been cable-free
electronic bingo. Not only have the high-tech devices
refreshed classic bingo halls around the world; they have also
delivered bigger bottom-line results to bingo operators. From
both fixed-base terminals and portable hand-held devices, gamers
can play substantially more bingo simultaneously—instantly
marking as many as 500 electronic cards. What's more, players
never miss a winning bingo.
Radio frequency (RF)-based wireless supports play from anywhere
in the gaming hall. RF enhances the efficiency of the game by
quickly communicating ball calls and keeping each unit on the
correct game and session. Additionally, bingo operators can change
alerts and game formats for all players on any given network at
a moment's notice. Such real-time wireless conveniences also apply
to keno & video lotteries.
RF is equally flexible and reliable for monitoring and maintaining
electronic consoles such as video slots & poker.
Without cumbersome cables, consoles are easily portable yet completely
accountable. Meanwhile, the systems can gather instant profiles
on gamers, merge them with existing databases, and promote favorite
games for added profits. Programs can be uploaded to quickly accommodate
changes in theme and regulatory compliance.
Outside the casino, RF-based wireless supports vastly more game-related
applications by enabling access to wireless local area networks
via the Internet. Some examples include instant ticket vending
via portable lottery machines in grocery and convenience stores
and trivia kiosks in restaurants and bars.
By choosing RF transceivers and stand-alone wireless links containing
AeroComm's unique seamless protocol, gaming manufacturers can
easily "cut the cables" from any serial-based device,
gaining a huge competitive edge over hardwired systems. The architecturally
invasive damage of new cable is eliminated and the customer wins
with increased convenience, marketing resources and higher gaming
profits.
Additional
Benefits of AeroComm RF
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OEM's Requirement
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AeroComm's Solution
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Operate in RF noise
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High
frequency 2.4GHz or 900MHz, employing frequency hopping
spread spectrum technology, providing resistance to interference
and highly reliable data communication.
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Fast data transfer
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Data rates up to 882 Kbps are
fast enough for the majority of OEM applications and multipoint
networking.
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Small size
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Modules are smaller than a
business card, easily fits into handheld devices or into
OEM's existing enclosures.
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Low power consumption
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Draws the lowest power current
in its category, making RF deal for battery-powered applications.
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Industry-standard interfaces
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Commonly used asynchronous
TTL serial data I/O simplifies OEM's integration to reduce
time-to-market and cost.
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International conformity
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2.4GHz is accepted around the world as unlicensed
spectrum, while 900MHz is used in North America/Australia
and 868MHz in Europe. OEMs can design one system and then
interchange modules network-wide to suit the location and
environment.
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Range
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Effective communication over distances of
up to 500 feet indoors or several miles line-of-sight.
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antenna options |
Integral
strip and dipole options suit different environments and range
requirements. |
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