Video poker terminal with improved button panel
US8702497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2221/07
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a video poker terminal comprising a housing, first mechanical buttons, and second mechanical buttons. The housing has a horizontal plane that is generally parallel to a floor. The first mechanical buttons are generally located on a plane that intersects the horizontal plane at a first angle α that is in a range from approximately 10° to 45°. Each of the first buttons produces an output signal in response to a predetermined movement of the button, and includes a variable display for displaying a card. The second mechanical buttons are located below the first mechanical buttons. Each of the second mechanical buttons is located on a plane that intersects the horizontal plane at a second angle β that is less than the first angle α. The first mechanical buttons rotate around a pivotable axis that is located on their ends opposite of the second mechanical buttons.
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