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Actuating gaming machine chair

US9685029B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2010
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3216
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Wagering game systems including gaming chairs are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, in a wagering game machine, access information identifying a wagering game player, and determining the wagering game players motion profile associated with a gaming chair connected to the wagering game machine, wherein the motion profile indicates movements of the gaming chair that are acceptable to the wagering game player. The method also includes determining prescribed motions for the gaming chair, wherein the prescribed motions are associated with wagering game events, and determining that one of the wagering game events occurred on the wagering game machine. The method also includes moving the gaming chair in accordance with the prescribed motions for the gaming chair and the wagering game players motion profile.

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