Gaming device operable to faciliate audio output via a headset and methods related thereto
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- outputting a first audio via at least one speaker of a gaming device operable to facilitate a wagering game; and
outputting the first audio and a second audio via a headset associated with the gaming device, the headset being distinct from the speaker and the second audio being distinct from the first audio.
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Abstract
In accordance with one or more embodiments, a first audio or first type of audio is output via a first audio output element (e.g., a speaker) of a gaming device and a second audio or second type of audio is output via a second audio output element (e.g., a headset or ultrasonic speaker) of a gaming device. In one embodiment, the first type of audio is game related audio audible to general passersby of the gaming device while the second type of audio is only audible to a qualified player (e.g., a player utilizing the second audio output device, a player who has registered, paid and/or otherwise qualified for the second type of audio, a player associated with the second audio output device, etc) and is not audible to general passersby of the gaming device. The second type of audio may comprise, for example, hints or tips for playing a game, music, news, sportscasts, promotional offers, jokes and/or conversations with other persons (e.g., via a landline or cellular telephone connection).
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42 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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outputting a first audio via at least one speaker of a gaming device operable to facilitate a wagering game; and
outputting the first audio and a second audio via a headset associated with the gaming device, the headset being distinct from the speaker and the second audio being distinct from the first audio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method comprising:
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outputting a first type of audio via at least one speaker of a gaming device;
determining that a headset associated with the gaming device is active;
determining, from a plurality of available types of audio that are each distinct from the first type of audio, a second type of audio to output via the headset; and
outputting the second type of audio via the headset. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A gaming device, comprising:
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a processor operable to facilitate a wagering game; and
a memory, the memory storing a program for directing the gaming device to perform at least one function;
at least one speaker controlled by the processor;
wherein the processor further operable with the program to;
output a first audio via the at least one speaker; and
output a second audio that is distinct from the first audio via a headset associated with the gaming device. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A device, comprising:
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a processor; and
a memory, the memory storing a program for directing the device to perform a plurality of functions, the processor being operable with the program to;
cause audio to be output via a gaming device that is operable to facilitate a wagering game;
determine that a headset associated with the gaming device is active; and
cause, based on the determination that the headset is active, the output of the audio being output via the gaming device to be altered. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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