Gaming apparatus having touch pad input

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Nguyen, Kim (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Player-actuated control structure

Reexamination Certificate

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09950460

ABSTRACT:
A gaming apparatus includes a display unit for generating gaming images and a value input device. The apparatus includes a touch pad assembly capable of generating a touch detection field, a portion of which defines a touch area. A user touch in the touch area creates a disturbance in said touch detection field to generate a switch activation signal. A controller is operatively coupled to the display unit and value input device and includes a processor and memory. The controller is programmed to allow a person to make a wager and cause a gaming image to be generated on the display unit representing a game selected from a group of casino games. The controller determines a value payout associated with an outcome of the game and responds to the switch activation signal.

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