Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal adaptable to a self-service mode
US7762886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3241
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.
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