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Video processing and signal routing apparatus for providing picture in a picture capabilities on an electronic gaming machine

US8968086B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2013
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3241
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gaming system used in a wager-based electronic gaming machine is described. The gaming system is configured to provide picture in a picture capabilities on the electronic gaming machine. In one embodiment, the gaming system can include a first gaming device and a second gaming device where the first gaming device controls the second gaming device. The first gaming device can be configured to receive data and/or communicate with an electronic gaming machine controller, a value input device and value output device. The second gaming device can be configured to receive touchscreen data from a touchscreen display and first video data from the first gaming device and second video data from the EGM controller. Under control of the first gaming device, the first video data and second video data can be output in various sizes and locations on the touchscreen display.

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