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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2011
Paul J. Radek, Naperville, IL (US);
Timothy C. Loose, Chicago, IL (US);
Edward G. Brunell, Chicago, IL (US);
Vito M. Caporusso, Downers Grove, IL (US);
Paul J. Radek, Naperville, IL (US);
Timothy C. Loose, Chicago, IL (US);
Edward G. Brunell, Chicago, IL (US);
Vito M. Caporusso, Downers Grove, IL (US);
WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Abstract
Gaming machine chairs and wagering game systems and machines with a gaming chair are presented herein. One aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an automated gaming chair for a gaming system that conducts a wagering game. The gaming chair includes a seat portion and a backrest portion that are supported by a base. The seat portion includes one or more sensing devices for detecting the position of the player relative to the seat portion. The backrest portion includes one or more sensing device for detecting the position of the player relative to the backrest portion. The gaming chair also includes at least one actuator for automating movement of the gaming chair. The actuator(s) limits one or more ranges of motion within which the gaming chair is moved based upon the position of the player as detected by the sensing devices of the seat portion and backrest portion.