Electronic gaming machine and method with selectable sound beams
US10764660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2430/01
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic gaming machine and methods of operating an electronic gaming machine that provide selectable sound beams. In various embodiments, the electronic gaming machine includes a housing having a front side, a head position tracker supported by the housing, a first speaker array supported by the housing, and a second speaker array supported by the housing. The first speaker array includes a plurality of independently operable first speakers that are positioned at different angles to direct sound beams at different angles relative to the front side of the housing. The second speaker array includes a plurality of independently operable second speakers that are positioned at different angles to direct sound beams at different angles relative to the front side of the housing.
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