Reel spinning slot machine with superimposed video image
US6517433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/131
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinning reel slot machine comprises a plurality of mechanical rotatable reels and a video display. In response to a wager, the reels are rotated and stopped to randomly place symbols on the reels in visual association with a display area. The video display provides a video image superimposed upon the reels. The video image may be interactive with the reels and include such graphics as payout values, a pay table, pay lines, bonus game features, special effects, thematic scenery, and instructional information.
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