Utility hook and sensor assembly for wagering game terminals and gaming systems
US9305423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3241
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Gaming terminals, gaming machines, gaming systems and utility hook and sensor assemblies are presented. A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game is disclosed. The gaming terminal includes a cabinet, at least one display device configured to display aspects of the wagering game, and at least one input device configured to receive an input from a player to play the wagering game. The gaming terminal also includes a support mechanism that is attached to the cabinet and is configured to support a personal belonging of the player. An alert system is configured to detect the presence or absence, or both, of the personal belonging and/or the player at the gaming terminal, and generate an alert signal in response to the detected presence or absence.
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