Handheld wagering game machine and docking unit
AssigneeWMS Gaming Inc.
InventorsShawn O. Barrett, Jared L. Fritts, James M. Rasmussen, Norman R. Wurz
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Abstract
Embodiments of a handheld wagering game machine and docking station are described herein. In one embodiment, the wagering game docking station is configured to dock with a handheld wagering game machine. The docking station can include a docking port configured to receive and adjustably hold the handheld wagering game machine at any of a plurality of viewing angles. The docking station can also include a plurality of buttons configured to send input to the handheld wagering game machine. The docking station can also include a mounting member configured to mount the docking station to a surface.
Claims18
An apparatus comprising:
- a wagering game docking station configured to dock with a handheld wagering game machine, the docking station including,
- a docking port configured to receive and adjustably hold the handheld wagering game machine at any of a plurality of viewing angles;
- a plurality of buttons configured to send input to the handheld wagering game machine;
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- a mounting member configured to mount the docking station to a mounting surface, wherein the mounting member is connected to a bottom surface of the docking station, wherein the docking station is further configured to rotate about the mounting member after being mounted to the mounting surface.
An apparatus comprising:
- a handheld wagering game machine configured to present wagering games, the handheld wagering game device including,
- a first enclosure configured to contain components including,
- a central processing unit (CPU) configured to process information about the wagering games;
- a power supply configured to provide power to the CPU;
- a display device configured to display the information about wagering games;
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- a second enclosure configured to envelope the first enclosure, the second enclosure including a display opening, the display opening surrounding the display device.
A wagering game system comprising:
- a docking station configured to be mounted on a surface, the docking station including,
- a plurality of buttons configured to receive input associated with wagering games;
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- a docking port configured to provide power and information associated with the wagering games;
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- a handheld wagering game machine configured to dock with the docking station, the handheld wagering game machine including,
- a display device configured to consume the power and to present some of the information;
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- a wagering game unit configured to receive the input and present the wagering games;
- a primary enclosure configured to contain the display device and the wagering game unit;
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- a secondary enclosure configured to contain the primary enclosure and a peripheral device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.