GAMING MACHINE HAVING CAMERA FOR ADAPTING DISPLAYED IMAGES TO PLAYER'S MOVEMENTS

摘要

In one embodiment, a gaming machine has a digital camera and automatically takes a picture of a player. Facial detection software identifies certain facial characteristics of the player, such as approximate age and gender. Rules software then selects appropriate sets of animation images and sound files that are associated with the detected physical features of the player. The displayed game, user interface, theme, etc. are then adapted to the player's detected features. If the player is identified, by comparing the picture to previously stored pictures, a personalized message may be displayed. When the gaming machine is in an attract mode, the camera may take pictures/videos of passersby and adapt the attract mode animation to the passerby's physical image or movement. In another embodiment, the camera is used to sense physical motions by the player to control aspects of the game or other displayed features.

主权项

1. A gaming machine comprising:
at least one display screen for displaying a game of chance; a digital camera for taking a set of pictures of a player of the gaming machine; a processor for controlling the at least one display screen to display the game of chance, having a pseudo-random element, and any award to a player based on an outcome of the game, when the gaming machine is being actively played; detection software for detecting physical movement of the player from the pictures; and display software for displaying, on the display screen, animation images that are selected based on the detected physical movement of the player.