US20060014586A1 - Integral ergonomic gaming terminal - Google Patents

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US20060014586A1
US20060014586A1 US10/892,541 US89254104A US2006014586A1 US 20060014586 A1 US20060014586 A1 US 20060014586A1 US 89254104 A US89254104 A US 89254104A US 2006014586 A1 US2006014586 A1 US 2006014586A1
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Jean-Marie Gatto
Sylvie Linard
Thierry Brunet De Courssou
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    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
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    • G07F17/3216—Construction aspects of a gaming system, e.g. housing, seats, ergonomic aspects
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • This invention relates generally to the field of casino gaming terminals and, more particularly, relates to an ergonomically designed “integral” gaming terminal configured to comfortably surround a player.
  • Gaming terminals such as found in casinos are designed on the omnipresent 3-piece model comprising 3 separate elements. Gaming terminals based on this 3-piece model include a base (or bench) that is usually made of wood, a gaming cabinet that sits on top of the base, and a chair. Some manufacturers such as WMS Gaming are now proposing ergonomically improved cabinets such as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,334,612 entitled Ergonomically Designed Gaming Machine. Other suppliers are proposing a 2-piece gaming terminal in which the base and the gaming cabinet are combined.
  • the player's comfort in terms of what may be called body comfort, the player's video viewing comfort, the player's audio comfort and the design of the player interaction means (the player may play on the gaming terminal for a considerable number of hours) is always considered as an afterthought.
  • players using such conventional gaming terminals are often subjected to the characteristic surrounding casino clatter and din, which may displease or even disturb music/sound aficionados accustomed to the high-quality sound available on current multimedia PCs and DVD home theaters.
  • an object of the present invention is to provide an “integral” gaming terminal design configured to offer the player a comfortable, private, relaxing and entertaining gaming experience.
  • the gaming experience may be augmented by personal services such as TV viewing and Internet access.
  • the gaming terminals according to embodiments of the present invention may be networked within a distributed gaming system and may communicate in many ways with other machines, such as via a peer-to-peer communication protocol with other gaming terminals and/or with other secure web services.
  • Such gaming terminals may participate in bonusing and progressive schemes locally within the gaming operator premises or globally with other gaming operations located in other geographic areas.
  • the gaming terminals according to embodiments of the present invention may be reserved in advance (for high rollers, for example). Alternatively, such gaming terminals may be configured to keep the player's identity and personal information private.
  • Players of gaming terminals according to embodiments of the present invention may choose their own music or soothing sounds when playing. They may also securely communicate with others (players or PC users) within or outside the gaming premises using instant messaging technology such as Microsoft MSN/Windows Messenger that features text messaging, a personal contact list, voice communication, webcam communication and photo transfer (via file transfer), augmented with a personal calendar for organizing contact time and gaming events.
  • the present gaming terminal may have the capability to process video and sound.
  • the gaming terminal may transmit a signal to both the player and the operator to prevent prolonged non-play time.
  • the present gaming terminal may include soothing and relaxing services (such as massaging in the chair and leg rest, for example), the player should not stop playing, and in particular should be prevented from falling asleep.
  • the gaming terminal may be a one-piece apparatus that may include a video display or multiple displays, interactive devices (such as, for example, touch screen(s), buttons, keypad(s), joystick(s) and the like), payment instruments (cash or cash-less), a control computer, a chair and an overhead sound system.
  • the overhead sound system provides the player with a private digital quality audio source and isolates the player from the surrounding ambient casino noise.
  • Such a gaming terminal may include a headset that may feature mobile opaque or semi-transparent panels to isolate the player from parasitic light.
  • players having a personal headset such as a Bluetooth (for example) mobile phone headset may use it to listen to the sound produced by the gaming terminal via a dedicated Bluetooth (or functionally similar) link.
  • players may plug their personal MP3/WMA/AAC (among other possible formats) players into a port provided in the gaming terminal in order to listen to their favorite music via the gaming terminal's overhead sound system.
  • the gaming terminal may further include interactive devices such as a joystick that may be integrated within the armrests of the gaming terminal's chair or alternatively, on a telescopic arm.
  • interactive devices such as a joystick that may be integrated within the armrests of the gaming terminal's chair or alternatively, on a telescopic arm.
  • the gaming terminal may further include a television set integrated within the armrest of the chair or alternatively, on a telescopic arm.
  • the present gaming terminal may further include on-line access to casino services and/or generic Internet access.
  • Generic Internet access may be independent from the casino services, but should be isolated so as not to interfere with casino's regulated software and security.
  • embodiments of the present gaming terminal may further include means for allowing two or more players to seat conformably and play as a team.
  • one embodiment of the present invention is an integral gaming terminal for wagering on games, the integral gaming terminal being ergonomically configured to accommodate a seated player.
  • the gaming terminal may include a frame; a first display fitted to the frame, the first display having at least one screen; a seat fitted to the frame; a payment accepting and/or dispensing device; a game wagering controller for controlling the wagering on the games; game interaction devices for enabling the player to interact with the games; a sound generator for generating sound, and means, coupled to the sound generator, for delivering sound to the player.
  • the sound delivering means may be configured to deliver the sound close to the player's ears.
  • the sound delivering means may be fitted to the frame and/or to or above the seat, for example.
  • the frame may be a generally U-shaped armature having a bottom end, a first top end and a second top end, the bottom end being configured to rest on or to be attached to a floor surface; the first display being fitted near the first top end, the seat being fitted near the second top end.
  • the sound delivering means may be fitted to the frame near the second top end and above the seat.
  • the integral gaming terminal may further comprise an integral armrest fitted to the frame and/or to the seat, for example.
  • the payment accepting and/or dispensing device may be fitted to the frame and/or to the seat, and/or to the armrest, for example.
  • the ergonomic gaming terminal may also include ergonomic adjustment means coupled to the first display, the seat, the cash accepting and dispensing device, the game interaction devices and/or the sound delivering means, for example.
  • the ergonomic adjustment means may include, for example, mechanical adjustment means, motorized adjustments means, tilt/rotation adjustments means, computer controlled adjustment means, remotely controlled adjustments means controllable via a joystick or a touch screen, and/or means for adjusting ergonomic parameters according to pre-stored user parameter profiles.
  • the ergonomic adjustment means may include predetermined configuration settings to facilitate the player sitting in and standing up from the integral gaming terminal.
  • the game wagering controller may further include means for allowing the player secure access to PC functions according to a predetermined scheme.
  • the predetermined scheme may include a gaming quota, pay per use, a promotion and/or a bonus, for example.
  • the PC functions may include, for example, Internet browsing, email access, instant messaging, stock market, music playing, video playing, video conferencing and/or travel and entertainment bookings, to name a few of possible services that may be made available to the player.
  • the game wagering controller may be configured to communicate with a central computer system via a network and/or to communicate with other gaming terminals via a network.
  • the integral gaming terminal may also include one or more communication device configured to enable instant personal communication with participating players on other gaming terminals.
  • the communication device may be configured to implement, for example, text messaging, a personal contact list, voice communication, webcam communication and photo transfer and/or a personal calendar for organizing contact time and gaming events, among other possible services that may be made available to the player.
  • the sound generator may include audio input means to enable the sound delivering means to deliver audio from a personal audio player.
  • the audio input means may be configured for wired and/or wireless operation.
  • the integral gaming terminal may include a signal generator configured to generate a signal when a seated player has not placed a wager for a predetermined amount of time.
  • the signal generator may be configured to send the generated signal to a central computer system, send the generated signal to a floor manager of a casino, and/or communicate to the player to inform the player that services available on the gaming terminal are reserved for active players.
  • the present invention is an integral gaming terminal for wagering on games, and is ergonomically configured to accommodate at least two seated participating players.
  • a gaming terminal may include a frame; a first display fitted to the frame, the first display having at least one screen; a seat fitted to the frame for each of the at least two participating players or alternatively a double seat; a payment accepting and/or dispensing device; a game wagering controller for controlling wagering on the games, the game wagering controller being configured to operate as if the at least two seated participating players are one player; game interaction devices to enable the at least one player to interact with the games; a sound generator for generating sound, and means for delivering sound coupled to the sound generator.
  • FIG. 1 is a conceptual view of an integral gaming terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the integral gaming terminal with player of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 5 illustrates the articulated and motorized functionality of the screen and console of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the articulated/motorized functionality of the chair and overhead sound system of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 8C shows another view of the overhead sound system of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 8D shows yet another view of the overhead sound system of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 9 .
  • FIG. 12 is a side view of the integral gaming terminal of FIG. 9 .
  • the front frame 310 may support the display 302 and the buttons console 304 , and may include a metal enclosure or an enclosure formed of lightweight composite material in a configuration that includes a central post-like frame such as shown in the illustrations.
  • the rear frame 312 may support the chair(s) 312 and the overhead sound system 106 .
  • the front frame and the rear frame may be attached to the base 308 , or alternatively may be attached (e.g., bolted) directly to the floor.
  • the overhead sound system 106 may be attached directly to the rear frame 312 , or alternatively to the chair(s) 312 and/or the chair frame (not shown).
  • FIG. 5 at 500 illustrates various ergonomic adjustments on the front frame 310 that may be available to a player using a gaming terminal 102 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • Such front frame adjustments enable the present gaming terminal 102 to be adjusted by the player to achieve the most comfortable playing position.
  • the display(s) 302 may be adjusted up and down as indicated at 506 as well as tilted backward and frontward as suggested at 508 .
  • the buttons console 304 may be adjusted up and down as shown at 514 as well as tilted upward and downward as indicated at 512 .
  • the front frame 310 may be tilted backward and frontward, as shown at 516 .
  • FIG. 6 at 600 illustrates the various ergonomic adjustments of the components of the gaming terminal that may be fixed on the rear frame 316 . Adjusting these components enables the player to achieve a comfortable playing position.
  • the chair 312 may be adjusted up and down as shown at 604 as well as tilted backward and frontward as indicated at reference numeral 608 .
  • the overhead sound system 106 may be also be adjusted up and down as shown at 618 as well as tilted upward and downward as shown at 616 .
  • the rear frame 316 may be moved backward and frontward on the base 308 , as indicated at 612 .
  • FIG. 7 at 700 illustrates additional ergonomic adjustments that may be carried out on the gaming terminal 102 .
  • Such adjustments may include swiveling 704 of the monitor 302 (or the front frame 306 ), and/or swiveling of the rear frame 310 , as shown at 712 .
  • the adjustments detailed above may be made manually via hand-locking mechanisms or electrically via motorized mechanisms.
  • Motorized mechanisms may be activated via switches and joysticks (such as for adjusting car exterior mirrors) or via the touch screen.
  • all or some of the above-described adjustments may be memorized together with the player profile (when a player card is used for example, whereby personal parameters related to the player identity, activity and habits are recorded in a central server or a smart card), so the player may recall personalized ergonomic adjustments each time he or she plays on a similar gaming terminal.
  • Embodiments of the present gaming terminal are not limited to the adjustments described above and shown in the drawings, as other ergonomic adjustments may be provided. Any motorized and/or memorized gaming terminal ergonomic adjustments is thus considered to be within the scope of the present inventions.
  • the motorized adjustments may have a special setting that facilitates entry and exit of the player into and out of the seated position, including putting away the overhead sound system.
  • embodiments of the present invention may include integrated relaxation mechanisms such as back massage devices integrated in the seat, leg/foot massage devices so that the player may enjoy body relaxing while playing.
  • massaging mechanisms may include, for example, means for thumbing, vibrations, rolling, kneading, percussion, therapeutic compression or a combination thereof.
  • FIGS. 8A, 8B , 8 C and 8 D at 800 show various views of an embodiment of the overhead sound system 106 wherein digital quality speakers 804 are integrated in a shell 802 .
  • the shell 802 may be made of composite materials such as used for example for the fabrication of motorcycle helmets.
  • the overhead sound system 106 may include an articulated mount 812 point for attachment to the rear frame 310 .
  • the overhead sound system 106 may include active or passive noise-canceling or noise attenuation electronics to eliminate or attenuate ambient noise.
  • the player may listen to the sounds generated by the game as well as selected songs or soothing music, all the while being substantially isolated from surrounding noise.
  • the songs and music may be made available by the casino operator via a jukebox screen selection, or alternatively, the player may plug his personal MP3/WMA/AAC (among other possible formats) compatible portable player to an wired or wireless input line of the gaming terminal 102 in order to listen to his or her favorite music via the overhead sound system 106 while playing.
  • the present integrated gaming terminal may also include devices for isolating the player from surrounding and parasitic light. Such devices may include, for example, one or more opaque or tinted panels or a drop down filtering visor or goggles. Such light isolation devices may be fitted or integrated into the overhead sound system.
  • Personal preference settings such as sound level, sound environmental rendering (studio effect, hall effect, cathedral effect, etc.), and/or music type (for example) may be memorized together with player profile.
  • FIGS. 9, 10 , 11 and 12 at show various views of another embodiment of the present gaming terminal referenced at numeral 902 .
  • the gaming terminal 902 further includes an integral armrest 904 that may be fitted, for example, to the rear frame 1004 and that may include information and user interaction devices such as a joystick (no shown) and/or a small size display monitor, as shown at 906 . Buttons and controls for the small size display monitor 906 are shown at 1108 in FIG. 11 .
  • FIG. 13 at 1300 is a top view of the gaming terminal of FIGS. 9-12 , fitted with an armrest 904 fixed directly to the gaming machine rear frame 1004 . A footrest may also be provided.
  • the small size display monitor is shown at numeral 906 .
  • the integral armrest 904 may further comprise control buttons 1108 to adjust, for example, the information displayed on the small size display monitor 906 .
  • the integrated arm rests 904 may further include control buttons 1310 for interacting with the game in a more relaxed position with the arm resting on the armrest 904 , a joystick 1312 , trackball or mouse for precision interaction with the game or information selection on the main front monitor 302 (large size monitor mounted on the front frame) such as when browsing Internet pages.
  • the button console including the control buttons 1310 , joystick 1312 and/or other controls may be fitted on a telescoping arm or a deployable arm (not shown) mounted on the integrated armrest 904 such that the play buttons and/or joystick/mouse may be adjusted to the player's favorite ergonomic position.
  • the telescoping arm or a deployable arm may be motorized and memorized together with the player profile.
  • the gaming terminal may further comprise on-line access to casino services or generic Internet access.
  • Generic Internet access may be independent from the casino services, but should securely isolated such as not to interfere with casino regulated software and security.
  • the gaming terminal may be configured as a two-seater allowing two players to seat conformably as well as play buttons to allow the players to play as a team or as a couple.
  • Two seats 1302 , 1304 may be provided.
  • a bench suitable for two players may be fitted to the integral gaming terminal's frame.
  • the overhead sound system may be enlarged to accommodate the head of the two players, or alternatively each player may have an individual overhead sound system, which is the embodiment shown in FIG. 13 .
  • the gaming machine may comprise one or two sets of play buttons whereby the gaming terminal software may select the player to play in accordance with a predetermined logic such as first one to press, each player in turn, or at random.
  • the play buttons may be configured such that the two players are considered to be a single player.
  • the embodiment of FIG. 14 may be extended to more than two players.
  • the gaming terminal may accept payments (cash or cash-less) and/or deliver payments and display (cash or cash-less) of winnings/bonus (if any) for the team or for each player.
  • This two-seater embodiment may also support the generation of downloadable games.
  • two (or more) individual gaming terminals may be networked together (distance between the terminals not being a factor) such as to act as a single gaming machine in which one of the gaming terminal is selected as the master gaming machine and the other(s) gaming machines is/are slaved to the master gaming machine.
  • the credit balance and the game outcome are common to all ganged gaming terminals.
  • the gaming software of the participating networked terminals may be configured to provide the same features as described above.
  • each individual gaming terminal may comprise voice and/or video communication (such as a webcam) to enable direct communication between the team members.
  • Such multi-player arrangement in which several gaming terminals act as a single gaming machine may be reserved for high-stake players or to boost play at times of low casino activity.
  • team players may elect to play completely individually each on a separate gaming terminal machine (terminals are configured for conventional gaming), but elect to join with other team members in such a way that the play selection and performance of others may be seen by all on their screen, as a video insert for example. In this manner, players may be stimulated by the good performance of the bigger winners and try to catch-up by persevering in continuing to play.
  • the gaming software of the participating terminals is configured to provide the features described.
  • the described and illustrated embodiments set out ergonomically adjustable “integral” gaming terminals configured to comfortably surround the player and provide audio isolation from the surroundings as well as dispense favorite music, secure access to the Internet, access to news information, communicate with others, play against others, play as a team and provide body relaxing. Some entertainment, relaxing and information services may be activated for an additional fee, if a bonus or quota is attained or according to a promotional scheme. If the player stops playing for an extended predetermined period of time, a warning signal may be generated and communicated to the player and/or to the casino's floor manager, for example.
  • Embodiments of the invention may accommodate two (or more) seated players to allow the players to play comfortably as a couple or team for extended periods.
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