# US 10,319,177 B2 · User interface with slider and popup window feature > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,319,177 B2 - Document ID: US10319177B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/825,389 - Filed: 2017-11-29 - Published: 2018-03-22 - Granted: 2019-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2015-07-31 - Assignees: Novomatic AG - Applicants: Novomatic AG - Inventors: Oliver Bartosik - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10319177B2 ## CPC - G07F 17/3213: {Details of moving display elements, e.g. spinning reels, tumbling members} - G06F 3/04847: Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials - G06F 3/04855: Interaction with scrollbars - G07F 17/3209: {Input means, e.g. buttons, touch screen} - G07F 17/3211: {Display means} - G07F 17/3288: {Betting, e.g. on live events, bookmaking} - G07F 17/34: depending on the stopping of moving members {in a mechanical slot machine}, e.g. "fruit" machines - G07F: COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D3/00; coin testing G07D5/00; {handling coins or paper currencies apart from payment activated apparatus G07D; payment architectures, schemes or protocols G06Q20/00}) - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) ## Abstract A wagering interface is disclosed for a gaming apparatus, for applying a wager when playing a game. The wagering interface comprises a display screen for displaying at least a portion of the game being played and a slider which is repositionable along a slider path orientated to extend from a lower portion of the display to an upper portion of the display. The wager applied when playing the game is dependent on the position of the slider along the path which thus provides a gamer with a visual indication of the wager applied, and thus enables the gamer to better coordinate the application of the wager. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A wagering interface for applying a wager when playing a game, the wagering interface comprising a display screen for displaying at least a portion of the game being played and a slider which is repositionable along a slider path which is orientated to extend from a lower portion of the display to an upper portion of the display, wherein the slider path comprises a plurality of graduated markings distributed therealong, the slider being attracted to a location of a marking disposed proximate thereto, such that the slider is required to overcome a threshold attraction to the location of the proximate marking in order to move along the path to a location of an adjacent marking, wherein the wager applied when playing the game is dependent on the position of the slider along the path, and wherein the wagering interface is operable to display a pop up window upon a movement of the slider along the slider path being detected. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, wherein the pop up window is displayed adjacent to the slider. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, wherein the pop up window displays information relating to a position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The wagering interface of claim 3, wherein the information relating to the position of the slider along the slider path comprises an indication of a number of paylines selected based on the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The wagering interface of claim 3, wherein the information relating to the position of the slider along the slider path comprises an indication of a wager amount to be applied per payline and a total wager to be applied. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, wherein the pop up window is arranged to move along with the slider along the slider path as the slider continues to be moved. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, wherein the wagering interface is further operable to cease displaying the pop up window upon it being determined that the slider has remained stationary along the slider path for a predetermined time. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, wherein the display screen comprises a touch sensitive screen and the slider and slider path comprise a visual representation of a slider and slider path on the screen. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, wherein the slider and slider path comprise a physical slider mounted for sliding along a physical slider path. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The wagering interface of claim 1, further comprising a controller for controlling the display of the slider and slider path on the display screen. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The wagering interface of claim 10, wherein the controller comprises a processor for processing the position of the slider along the slider path to determine the wager applied. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The wagering interface of claim 11, wherein the processor is operable to detect the movement of the slider along the slider path and cause the wagering interface to display the pop up window responsive to detecting the movement. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The wagering interface of claim 11, wherein the controller is operable to vary a magnification and/or size of at least the portion of the displayed game based upon the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The wagering interface of claim 10, wherein the controller is operable to vary a position of the display screen relative to a gamer based on the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 15 A computer implemented method of applying a wager when playing a game viewed on a display screen, the method comprising: repositioning a slider along a slider path comprising a plurality of graduated markings distributed therealong and which extends from a lower portion of the display screen to an upper portion of a display screen; overcoming a threshold attraction between the slider and a location of a graduated marking located proximate thereto in order to move the slider to a location of an adjacent marking, wherein the wager applied when playing the game is dependent on the position of the slider along the path; and displaying a pop up window responsive to the repositioning of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the pop up window is displayed adjacent to the slider. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the pop up window displays information relating to a position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the information relating to the position of the slider along the slider path comprises an indication of a number of paylines selected based on the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The method of claim 17, wherein the information relating to the position of the slider along the slider path comprises an indication of a wager amount to be applied per payline and a total wager to be applied. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the pop up window is moved along with the slider along the slider path as the slider is repositioned. ### Claim 21 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising causing the pop up window to no longer be displayed upon it being determined that the slider has remained stationary along the slider path for a predetermined time. ### Claim 22 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising varying a magnification and/or size of at least a portion of the displayed game based on the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 23 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising varying a position of the display screen relative to a gamer based on the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 24 A system for facilitating a game, the system comprising: a housing supporting a display; a controller; and a memory storing a program for instructing the controller to perform a method, the method comprising: repositioning a slider along a slider path comprising a plurality of graduated markings distributed therealong and which extends from a lower portion of the display screen to an upper portion of a display screen; overcoming a threshold attraction between the slider and a location of a graduated marking located proximate thereto in order to move the slider to a location of an adjacent marking, wherein the wager applied when playing the game is dependent on the position of the slider along the path; and displaying in the display a pop up window responsive to the repositioning of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, wherein the pop up window is displayed adjacent to the slider. ### Claim 26 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, wherein the pop up window displays information relating to a position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The system of claim 26, wherein the information relating to the position of the slider along the slider path comprises an indication of a number of paylines selected based on the position of the slider along the slider path. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The system of claim 26, wherein the information relating to the position of the slider along the slider path comprises an indication of a wager amount to be applied per payline and a total wager to be applied. ### Claim 29 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, wherein the pop up window is arranged to move along with the slider along the slider path as the slider continues to be moved. ### Claim 30 (depends on 24) The system of claim 24, wherein the method further comprises removing the pop up window from the display upon it being determined that the slider has remained stationary along the slider path for a predetermined time.