Wagering game with multi-point gesture sensing device
US8062115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3209
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming machine having a multipoint sensing device capable of sensing a multipoint gesture, which includes at least two simultaneously touched points. One or both of the points can serve as an initial starting point for a gesture, which represents a continuous movement across the multipoint sensing device. The multipoint sensing device produces data representing a multipoint gesture, which data is analyzed to determine a wagering-game function to be executed. For example, the wagering-game function may be selecting a payline by touching two distinct points in a slot-type wagering game. Another function may be increasing a bonus award by dragging two fingers in opposite directions. Yet another function may be selecting a bonus award amount by holding one finger while dragging another finger to aim at a target representing multiple bonus award amounts, one of those amounts being revealed to the player upon release of the other finger.
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