Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In a preferred embodiment the seat and main body portion comprise an upholstered lounge chair and the user interface pivots in a generally vertical arc between first and second positions.
Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In a preferred embodiment the seat and main body portion comprise an upholstered lounge chair and the user interface pivots in a generally vertical arc between first and second positions.
Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In a preferred embodiment the seat and main body portion comprise an upholstered lounge chair and the user interface pivots in a generally vertical arc between first and second positions.
Abstract: A method of using a gaming device, a gaming device system, and user interfaces are described. A method of operating a gaming device includes invoking one or more software modules and invoking a graphics module in communication with the one or more software modules. A screen display is then outputted as determined by the one or more software modules and as provided by the graphics module. The user interface on the gaming device offers the user the option of selecting a non-gaming function without having to leave the gaming device. Such non-gaming functions include ordering beverages, making hotel reservations, purchasing tickets, watching videos, and listening to music.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 28, 2001
Publication date:
August 22, 2002
Applicant:
Steelman Gaming Technology
Inventors:
Paul C. Steelman, Donald Duperault, Jeffrey S. Topham, Heston Miles, Paul K. Cernuto
Abstract: A gaming machine comprising a seat, a main body portion that includes the seat, an arm pivotally connected to the main body portion, and a user interface attached to the arm and pivotal with respect to the seat, wherein the user interface is operable for gaming. In a preferred embodiment the seat and main body portion comprise an upholstered lounge chair and the user interface pivots in a generally vertical arc between first and second positions.