Wagering gaming device providing physical stimulation responses to various components of the gaming device
US7331868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/32
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wagering gaming device that physically stimulates an input device of the gaming device to stimulate a player. The input device, includes a component stimulator and an actuation member. The input devices sends a signal or plurality of signals to a processor upon actuation of the actuation member of the input device. The processor sends an electronic signal to the component stimulator. The component stimulator causes the physical stimulation of the actuation member. The player feels this movement, which may be in correlation to the image being displayed by a display device. This physical stimulation of an input device may be employed in any suitable manner in relation to a game in a wagering gaming device.
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