Gaming device and method using programmable display switch
US6454649B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/32
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming terminal with one or more input devices in the form of a programmable display switch is provided. The programmable display switch is preferably configured to provide different types of labels, legends, unction indications, instructions and the like depending on the state of the game and/or the type of game being played. In this way, a wide variety of game functions, game themes or types of games can be implemented while reducing the total number of switches on the gaming terminal. In some embodiments, programmable display switches replace some or all functions normally provided by less cost-effective devices such as CRTs or touch screens.
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