Gaming machine with configurable button panel
AssigneeWMS Gaming Inc.
InventorsGene Rigsby, James Rasmussen
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Abstract
According to one aspect of the invention, a gaming machine for conducting a wagering game, comprising a physically configurable button panel and at least one mechanical button removably disposed in the button panel. The gaming machine also comprises an input panel disposed adjacent to the button to produce an output signal in response to a predetermined movement of the button and a controller for initiating a function in response to the output signal.
Claims20
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game, comprising:
- a physically configurable button panel;
- at least one mechanical button removably disposed in the button panel;
- an input panel disposed adjacent said button to produce an output signal in response to a predetermined movement of the button;
- and
- a controller for initiating a function in response to the output signal.
A method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine, the method comprising:
- providing a physically configurable button panel;
- providing at least one mechanical button removably disposed in the button panel;
- providing an input panel disposed adjacent said mechanical button to produce an output signal in response to a predetermined movement of the button;
- and
- initiating a function with a controller in response to the output signal.
A physically configurable button panel for use with a gaming machine that conducts a wagering game, the physically configurable button panel comprising at least one mechanical button removably disposed in the button panel and an input panel for producing an output signal in response to actuation of the at least one mechanical button, the input panel being proximate to the button panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.