Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Perceptible output or display
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
Thai, Xuan M. (Department: 3713)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Perceptible output or display
C463S016000, C463S030000, C463S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06848996
ABSTRACT:
The present invention involves a gaming device which includes in data storage at least one primary sound file, at least one variant sound file which is a variation of the primary sound file and at least one player input event associated with the variant sound file. When a predetermined event occurs, the gaming device plays the primary sound file, and when the player makes a predetermined input, the gaming device plays the variant sound file and stops playing the primary sound file. The present invention provides gaming devices with enhanced sound and music capabilities, adding to a gaming device player's enjoyment and entertainment.
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