Gaming machine having a curved display and related gaming systems
US8272957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3211
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Gaming systems having touch panels as user control devices are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the gaming system includes a curved display system for displaying a game. The curved display system has a curved material having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a radius of curvature similar to a mechanical reel. The curved display system also includes a digital light projection device for projecting images of one or more reels onto the curved material. The gaming system also includes a touch screen system positioned in front of the curved material. The touch screen system has a touch sensor assembly having a substantially transparent touch panel that produces touch data when activated, a touch panel controller for controlling and interpreting the touch data, and touch panel software for controlling and interpreting touch data.
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