Gaming device for changing a player's environment
US6656041B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for emulating a storm associated with a gaming device. The invention includes a topper unit connected to the housing of the gaming device, where the topper unit includes a blower mechanism to create an air stream that emulates winds associated with a storm. The topper unit further includes an illumination source that emulates lightening associated with a storm. Thunder is provided by a sound card that transmits the thunder through speakers attached to the gaming device.
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