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Slot machine incorporating an image capturing device and method of useSlot machine incorporating an image capturing device and method of use description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090163267, Slot machine incorporating an image capturing device and method of use. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
The embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic gaming device (e.g., slot machine). In one embodiment, an image capturing device in, on or adjacent to a slot machine captures an image of a player which is then used on the slot machine or affiliated slot machines as part of the game. Electronic gaming devices, like slot machines, now account for over 60% of gaming revenue in casinos. Accordingly, new slot machine concepts are in increasing demand to satisfy the gaming public. Recent successful slot machine advances include large progressive jackpots, high resolution video graphics and bonus games. In particular, bonus games are now associated with a majority of the slot machines in the marketplace. For example, the Wheel of Fortune slot machine includes a bonus game in the form of a numbered mechanical wheel. The bonus game, namely the wheel, is activated in response to pre-established primary game outcomes. Other bonus games comprise video-implemented games, ball-hoppers and player-selected outcomes. Even though there has been an influx of new slot machines and bonus games, the new concepts and features are of a common theme and do not add to the overall excitement level of slot machine play. Thus, there is a need for a new and exciting slot machine concept. Advantageously, the new concept should include player participation to enhance the game playing experience. Accordingly, a first embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of conducting an electronically-implemented wagering game comprising: utilizing an electronic gaming device to facilitate a game of chance; capturing an image of a player of the electronic gaming device via an image capturing device integrated into, onto or adjacent to the electronic gaming device; and placing the captured image into a video-based portion of the game of chance and optionally any electronic gaming device affiliated therewith. A system embodiment of the present invention comprises: one or more affiliated electronic gaming devices for facilitating games of chance, said one or more electronic gaming devices having at least a processor, random number generator, memory, display, one or more user interfaces and an image capturing device, said image capturing device positioned to capture an image of a player playing the one or more electronic gaming devices; means for transmitting the captured image of the player to all affiliated electronic gaming devices; and means for incorporating the captured image into the games of chance facilitated by said affiliated electronic gaming devices. Other variations, embodiments and features of the present invention will become evident from the following detailed description, drawings and claims. Continue reading about Slot machine incorporating an image capturing device and method of use... 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