ELECTRONIC GAMING ENVIRONMENTS WITH 3D IMMERSIVE AUDIO SYSTEMS

Smart overview of the Invention

The electronic gaming system incorporates a display device, an array of immersive sound speakers, and a memory device to enhance the gaming experience. These components are connected to a game controller with a processor that executes stored instructions. The system displays gaming events and outputs spatial audio to create an immersive sound environment for the player. The spatial sound is directed within a localized sound bubble, enhancing the player's engagement with the game.

Community Gaming System

The system extends to a community gaming setup involving multiple electronic gaming machines (EGMs) linked to a central community display device. Each EGM is equipped with immersive sound speakers and communicates with the central display. The system synchronizes gaming events across all EGMs and outputs distinct spatial sounds for players and bystanders, creating localized and globalized sound bubbles that enhance the communal gaming experience.

Methodology

The method involves displaying gaming events on both individual EGMs and a central community display. It outputs first audio data to create spatial sound for players at each EGM, while second audio data creates distinct spatial sound for bystanders around the central display. This dual audio output ensures an engaging experience for both players and spectators, enhancing the communal aspect of gaming.

Technical Specifications

Each EGM includes a display device, immersive sound speakers, a memory device storing instructions, and a game controller with a processor. The processor executes instructions to display gaming events and output spatial audio through the speakers, creating an immersive environment for players. The community system synchronizes these elements across multiple EGMs and a central display, providing both localized and globalized immersive audio experiences.

Innovative Features

Traditional EGMs focus on individual gameplay with standard stereo speakers. The new system enhances this by integrating 3D immersive audio, enabling both individual and community play. Equipped with linear arrays of immersive speakers, these EGMs replicate dynamic sounds like moving objects in a crowd or field. Coupled with a central community display, this setup allows players to participate in community games while experiencing an enriched auditory environment.