Gaming Machine Having Electrophoretic Displays and Method Thereof

a technology of electrophoretic display and gaming machine, which is applied in the direction of coin-freed apparatus, meter-controlled dispensing apparatus, indoor games, etc., can solve the problems of consuming considerable quantities of power, manual change of physical reel strips on the reels, and limited display of traditional mechanical reel gaming machin

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-09
BALLY GAMING INC
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However, displays in traditional mechanical reel gaming machines are limited given the static nature of the reel strips on each reel.
One limitation with traditional mechanical reel slot machines is that in order for the gaming machine to be updated with a new or different game, the physical reel strips on the reels must be manually changed.
Moreover, traditional displays such as LCD video displays and LEDS consume considerable quantities of power, particularly as gaming machine manufacturers strive to add more displays to increase the aesthetics and attraction of their products.
Traditional displays also lack versatility due to their rigidity, viewing angle, and lower contrast.

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[0017]While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.

[0018]Referring to FIG. 1, a gaming machine 10 is used in gaming establishments such as casinos. With regard to embodiments of the invention, the gaming machine 10 may be any type of gaming machine and may have varying structures and methods of operation. For example, the gaming machine 10 may be an electromechanical gaming machine configured to play mechanical slots, or it may be an electronic gaming machine configured to play a video casino game, such as blackjack, slots, keno, poker, blackjack, roulette, etc.

[0019]The gaming machine 10 comprises a housing 12 and includes inpu...

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Abstract

A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a value input device for receiving a wager and at least one rotatable reel. The reel comprises a reel strip arranged about the periphery of a cage. The reel strip comprises an alterable film for displaying a plurality of symbols. The gaming machine further comprises a controller operative to alter the appearance of at least one of the plurality of symbols displayed on the film.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 606,381, filed 1 Sep. 2004, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.COPYRIGHT[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]Embodiments of the invention relate generally to gaming machines, and methods for playing wagering games, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having one or more electrophoretic displays.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Gaming machines, such as slot machines, video poker machines and the like, have been a cornerstone of the gaming industry for several years. Generally, the popularity of such machines...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3211G07F17/3213G07F17/3216
InventorRASMUSSEN, JAMES M.ANDERSON, PETER R.LOOSE, TIMOTHY C.RIGSBY, GENESCHWARTZ, RICHARD T.
OwnerBALLY GAMING INC