GAMING MACHINE HAVING CAMERA FOR ADAPTING DISPLAYED IMAGES TO DETECTED PLAYERS

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 picture 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 the player based on an outcome of the game, when the gaming machine is being actively played; detection software for detecting physical characteristics of the player from the picture; a plurality of sets of alternative animation images stored in a memory for selection and display on the at least one display screen; rules software stored in the memory for associating detected physical characteristics of the player with a particular set of stored animation images and selecting the particular set of stored animation images for display; and display software stored in the memory for displaying, on the at least one display screen, the set of stored animation images selected by the rules software based on the detected physical characteristics of the player.