Method and apparatus for enhancing a wagering experience using a wagering terminal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9685031
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14089466

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A method and apparatus for use in a wagering environment are disclosed. An exemplary embodiment comprises a wagering terminal including a processor, a memory, a primary display, and a secondary display. The primary display is configured for displaying visual messages. These visual messages are displayed as part of a graphical user interface and include at least one wagering transaction message. The secondary display is configured for displaying additional visual messages associated with the visual messages of the primary display. These additional visual messages are displayed as part of an additional graphical user interface. The wagering terminal may further include a proximity detector configured for detecting the presence of a gaming patron, a user identification unit configured for sampling a unique physical attribute of a user, and an image capture unit configured for capturing at least one image in a vicinity of the wagering terminal.

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UNITED TOTE COMPANYLOUISVILLE KY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Jim San Diego, US 6 87
Burgess, Brendan Poway, US 25 498
Pfennighausen, Scott B San Diego, US 7 159
Vlazny, Kenneth A York, US 14 590

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