Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a chance application
Reexamination Certificate
2002-12-20
2008-12-23
Laneau, Ronald (Department: 3714)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
In a chance application
Reexamination Certificate
active
07467999
ABSTRACT:
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method for outputting an outcome for a game of a gaming device is presented, wherein the method comprises first outputting an apparent outcome for the game and then outputting an actual outcome for the game. In one or more embodiments, a benefit corresponding to the apparent outcome may not be provided to the player playing the gaming device. For example, a hopper may be prevented from dispensing a payout associated with the apparent outcome. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a character (e.g., an animated character) may be displayed as changing the apparent outcome into the actual outcome.
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Fincham Magdalena M.
Friesen Scott T.
Jorasch James A.
Sammon Russell P.
Walker Jay S.
Harper Tramar
Laneau Ronald
Walker Digital, LLC
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