Gaming device having selectable awards on a moving mechanical display
US7566269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3202
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming device having selectable awards on a moving mechanical display, such as a symbol display mechanism or an award display mechanism. In one embodiment, the gaming device includes an electromechanical secondary display device that is operable to rotate about an axis. The electromechanical secondary display device includes at least one and preferably a plurality of individual symbol display members. Each individual symbol display member is adapted to display at least one symbol or award. In operation, after determining the symbol, award or outcome displayed by each of the individual symbol display members, the electromechanical secondary display device rotates about an axis to indicate one of the individual symbol display members. The symbol or award displayed on the indicated symbol display member is provided to the player and the game ends.
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