Invention Title:

AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A WAGERING GAME HAVING REAL-WORLD AND VIRTUAL ELEMENTS

Publication number:

US20240265766

Publication date:

2024-08-08

Section:

Physics

Class:

G07F17/3213

Inventors:

Lukas Angermayer Graz, Austria

Michael Russ Graz, Austria

Elisabeth Kiss Unterpremstatten, Austria

Martin Lasser Schladming, Austria

Gerhard Pichler Graz, Austria

Caprice Mitterhoefer Graz, Austria

Julia Ines Lerchbaumer Spielfeld, Austria

Assignee:

IGT Las Vegas, NV, United States

Applicant:

IGT Las Vegas, NV, United States

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Smart overview of the Invention

An innovative method integrates augmented reality with wagering games by generating a live video signal that captures a user's field of view. This scene includes at least one gaming element that corresponds to a specific outcome of the game. The method allows for real-time determination and display of additional gaming elements, enhancing the interaction between real-world and virtual components within the game.

Real-Time Gaming Elements

The system identifies at least one secondary gaming element based on the live video feed. This secondary element is then displayed alongside the primary gaming element, creating a cohesive scene where both elements contribute to determining the game's outcome. The interplay between these elements offers players a more engaging experience as they navigate through the wagering game.

Game Structure and Paylines

The wagering game can consist of multiple reels, with each reel containing various game symbols. The outcomes are determined by combinations of symbols from both primary and secondary reels, forming distinct paylines. Each payline presents unique combinations, which enhances the game's complexity and potential rewards for players.

Enhanced Player Interaction

By incorporating augmented reality, players can experience a richer gaming environment where virtual elements seamlessly blend with their real surroundings. This method ensures that certain outcomes are strategically designed to be less favorable than others, encouraging players to engage more deeply with the game mechanics and explore different strategies.

Technological Implementation

The system is supported by a processing device and memory that facilitate the generation of live video signals and real-time analysis of game elements. Additionally, machine-readable instructions stored on a non-transitory medium guide the execution of these processes, ensuring smooth operation and an immersive user experience in augmented reality wagering games.