Gaming machines having rhythmic reels
US8267772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3269
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming machine and methods for independently controlling the movement of each mechanical reel are disclosed. The gaming machine includes a plurality of mechanical reels each having indicia provided on an outer surface of each of the reels. A game controller generates a game outcome and determines a spin duration for each of the plurality of reels. One or more stepper motors are operatively coupled to the mechanical reels to independently spin each reel. A reel control unit is in communication with one or more stepper motors and the game controller. The reel control unit determines an appropriate spin profile for each reel based upon the game outcome and the spin duration to cause the reels to spin and stop in a rhythmic manner.
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