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Gaming machine having a curved display and related gaming systems

US8272957B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2031

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  • 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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