Video gaming with integral printer device
AssigneeSilverbrook Research Pty Ltd
InventorsKia Silverbrook, Tobin Allen King
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Abstract
A video gaming console (and corresponding method of printing gaming information onto a substrate) is configured to accept gaming data on a detachable CD-ROM, cartridge or the like. A user plays the game via a controller device. At predetermined points in the game, such as a certain level being achieved or a task being completed, an integral printing apparatus prints gaming images. Enhanced interactivity is achieved.
Claims16
A video gaming device, including a casing that includes a receptacle for accepting detachable storage means and a lid pivotably connected to the casing for closing the receptacle, the lid incorporating a printer apparatus including a printhead, ink supply unit, and print media feed mechanism, said printer apparatus being adapted to print one or more gaming images derived from said detachable storage means, the lid further incorporating one or more control buttons on an exterior surface of said lid for controlling operation of said printer and a print media exit slot through which printed print media is dispensed.
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