Systems and methods for integrated displays

Abstract

Systems and methods for integrated displays that enable seamless viewing utilizing primary and secondary displays combined in a single display housing unit.

Description

PCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED DISPLAYSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] Benefit and priority under 35 U.S.C. §1 19(e) is hereby claimed to, and this is a Non-provisional of, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 703,832 filed on October 4, 2024 and titled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEGRATED DISPLAYS”, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein in the entirety.BACKGROUND

[0002] The display of information is often a critical component for systems in use in a variety of industries. In the entertainment industry, and with respect to gaming activities in particular, the display of information can be a crucial factor in the ability to attract and / or retain consumers. Whether the information includes data, advertisements, pricing information, and / or attractive or entertaining content, the nature and conveyance of the information greatly affects the ability of a particular gaming device (or game) to distinguish itself from other available devices / games.

[0003] In recent years, the increased availability, lower cost, and dynamic control options available for Light Emitting Diode (LED) displays have offered the ability to provide enhanced lighting and information display options. It is not uncommon, for example, for TV, computer monitor, and other display devices to be equipped with content- controlled LED backlighting that provides enhanced ambiance to supplement primary content output by the TV / display . Similarly, in the gaming industry and particularly for wagering games in a casino, various LED lighting displays are often utilized to attract attention and / or supplement the primary output related to game play. While these implementations are useful, they suffer from deficiencies that limit their effectiveness in attracting players and in coordinating effects with primary game outputs.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] The figures depict embodiments for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the systems and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles described herein, wherein:FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a gaming apparatus according to some embodiments;FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a gaming apparatus control system according to some embodiments;FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an electronic management system according to some embodiments;FIG. 4 is a flow diagram of a method according to some embodiments;FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, FIG. 5C, FIG. 5D, FIG. 5E, FIG. 5F, and FIG. 5G are various views and diagrams of an integrated display system according to some embodiments;FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, FIG. 6C, and FIG. 6D are various views and diagrams of an integrated display systemPage 1 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 according to some embodiments;FIG. 7 is a perspective partial cross-sectional view of an integrated display according to some embodiments; andFIG. 8A, FIG. 8B, and FIG. 8C are rear perspective and partial perspective cross-sectional views and diagrams of an integrated display system according to some embodiments.DETAILED DESCRIPTIONI. INTRODUCTION

[0005] The utilization of multiple, coordinated lighting displays and output mechanisms in the gaming industry is a typical distinguishing feature between different gaming devices, games, and manufacturers. Available display technologies have remained however, separate and distinct, which limits the ability of the combined outputs to appear seamlessly to onlookers. While LED lighting effects have in many cases been attached to the perimeter (and / or in the rear) of primary display devices, for example, the coordinated outputs offer advantages but are clearly distinct ( / .e., they don’t appear seamlessly).

[0006] In accordance with embodiments herein, these and other deficiencies of existing systems are remedied by providing systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture for integrated displays. In some embodiments, for example, an outer display screen surface may be disposed to cover each of a primary screen output matrix and a secondary or an edge screen output matrix. As utilized herein, the term "output matrix” refers to any array of output elements that are organized and disposed together, e.g., as a functional group. Examples of “output matrices” include, but are not limited to, an LED array and an array of output pixels, whether produced or powered by LED, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), plasma, and / or other display technologies. According to some embodiments, the output matrices may be abutted with substantially no gap (e.g., zero (0) to less than two millimeters (2-mm)) therebetween or overlapped (e.g., actual display matrix elements may be overlapped or the underlying substrates may be overlapped such that functional output areas are abutted; e.g., eliminating any ‘margin’ of non-functional space at the perimeter of either substrate). In such a manner, for example, the output from the different displays (e.g., primary and edge) may appear seamless (e.g., with substantially no gap or separation between them). In some embodiments, the integrated displays may comprise a primary LCD or Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display and a curved LED matrix edge display housed together and / or sharing the same outer screen surface (e.g., glass). According to some embodiments, the primary display (and / or the edge display) may comprise a touchscreen display. In some embodiments, various content may be displayed (e.g., in a coordinated fashion) by the integrated display matrices, such as advertisements, computer output, gaming output, media (e.g., movies), etc.II. EXAMPLE INTEGRATED DISPLAY USAGE

[0007] Referring initially to FIG. 1 , a block diagram of a gaming apparatus 108 (e.g., an Electronic GamingPage 2 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05Machine (EGM)) according to some embodiments is shown. While this example integrated display usage is presented with respect to the gaming apparatus 108, the integrated display technology described herein is applicable to any content delivery mechanism in various industries. Accordingly, the integrated display technology described herein is not a feature or mechanic of any underlying content generation or delivery mechanism (e.g., the gaming apparatus 108), but is instead technology that can provide enhanced ("seamless”) viewing of content, regardless of the source of the content. The integrated display technology does not impact the play or outcome of any wagering game, for example, and may be utilized for a variety of skill-based, wagering, hybrid skill / chance, and / or non-gaming content delivery.

[0008] In some embodiments, the gaming apparatus 108 can pertain to a game of chance, such as a wager-based game or a skill-based game, or some combination thereof. Examples of gaming apparatus 108 include gaming tables and slot machines. The gaming apparatus 108 can generally include and / or be associated with gaming supplies 102a-c and / or a gaming apparatus control system 1 10. The gaming supplies 102a-c can include various gaming articles that might be available for use at the gaming apparatus 108 to support a game of chance. For example, the gaming supplies 102a-c may include cash 102a, cards 102b, and / or chips 102c. The gaming apparatus control system 110 can provide electronic monitoring and / or management of the gaming apparatus 108 including use of gaming supplies 102a-c, bets, wins, and also presenting (e.g., displaying) information to interested persons, such as players, dealers or managers, of gaming related information or dealer-related information. In doing so, the gaming apparatus control system 110 can include various electrical devices, such as a controller, displays 1 18a-b, cameras, display interfaces, network interface(s), electronic support appliances (e.g., an electronic shoe), etc. (only the displays 118a-b being separately shown in FIG. 1 ).

[0009] According to some embodiments, the gaming apparatus control system 1 10 can provide multiple display devices 118a-b to present information to interested persons. For example, the displays 118a-b can include (I) a “primary” or apparatus display screen 118a that can present information pertaining to gaming currently or previously undergone at the gaming apparatus 108 (e.g., near-term historical information) and / or (ii) a "secondary” or messaging display screen 1 18b provided adjacent or proximate to the apparatus display screen 118a. In one implementation, the messaging display screen 118b can present a message with light sources that offer substantially greater intensity than light provided by the apparatus display screen 1 18a. Advantageously, the message conveyed by the messaging display screen 118b is able to be seen and understood from a significant distance away (e.g., twenty (20) to one hundred and twenty (120) feet), whereas the information presented by the apparatus display screen 1 18a may be designed for nearby persons (e.g., less than fifteen (15) feet away). In some embodiments, the apparatus display screen 118a may comprise a large, high-quality, high-resolution (e.g., high Dots Per Inch (DPI) and / or pixel; e.g., a twenty-seven inch (27”) and / or forty-nine inch (49”) display having 4K resolution of three thousand eight hundred and forty (3840) pixels by two thousand one hundred and sixty (2160) pixels), and / or large-format screen and the messaging display screen 118b may comprise an “edge” display, e.g.,Page 3 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 that is smaller, lower-quality, lower-resolution (e.g., fifty-four (54) by three hundred and four (304) pixels), and / or smaller format than the apparatus display screen 118a. According to some embodiments, the gaming apparatus 108 may comprise a single apparatus display screen 118a and a plurality of spatially and / or electronically coordinated and / or configured messaging display screens 118b.

[0010] Fewer or more components 102a-c, 110, 118a-b and / or various configurations of the depicted components 102a-c, 110, 118a-b may be included in the gaming apparatus 108 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 102a-c, 110, 118a-b may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the gaming apparatus 108 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise an integrated edge display gaming and / or wagering device, system, and / or a platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.

[0011] Turning now to FIG. 2, a block diagram of a gaming apparatus control system 210 according to some embodiments is shown. The gaming apparatus control system 210 may, for example, be suitable for use as the gaming apparatus control system 110 of FIG. 1 herein. According to some embodiments, the gaming apparatus control system 210 may be associated with a gaming apparatus (not shown), such as one or more of the gaming apparatus 308a-d of FIG. 3 herein. The gaming apparatus control system 210 may comprise a gaming apparatus controller 212 that controls overall operation at the gaming apparatus, e.g., to which the gaming apparatus control system 210 is coupled. The gaming apparatus controller 212 can include various functional components, such as modules 212-1 , 212-2, that are utilized by the gaming apparatus control system 210 to perform various operations.

[0012] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the gaming apparatus controller 212 can include a game play module 212-1 and / or a game status module 212-2. The game play module 212-1 can, for example, serve to manage game play at the gaming apparatus associated with the gaming apparatus control system 210. The game status module 212-2 can monitor status of one or more wager-based (and / or skill-based) games being performed at the gaming apparatus. For example, the game status module 212-2 may monitor gaming supplies (not shown), player stats, dealt cards, winners, winning streaks, and the like. The gaming apparatus controller 212 can also or alternatively be coupled to a central gaming server (not shown) via a network link 204. The network link 204 can represent one or more networks and / or one or more network links, whether wired or wireless.

[0013] The gaming apparatus controller 212 can also or alternatively be assisted by one or more gaming support appliances 230a-c. The gaming support appliances 230a-c can couple to the gaming apparatus controller 212 by either wired or wireless means. Examples of gaming support appliances 230a-c, may include an electronic shoe, an electronic lock, an electronic chip tray, etc. According to some embodiments, the gaming apparatus control system 210 includes a first gaming support appliance 230a, a second gaming support appliance 230b, and / or a third the gaming support appliance 230c.

[0014] The gaming apparatus control system 210 may, in some embodiments, be designed to convey informationPage 4 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 to a dealer, managers, or players (including potential player, i.e., bystanders; not shown). To do so, the gaming apparatus control system 210 can support one or more display devices 218a-c. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the gaming apparatus control system 210 supports and / or comprises a primary display screen 218a, a secondary or edge display screen 218b, and / or a tertiary display screen or user terminal 218c. These display devices / screens 218a-c can be individually controlled to provide pertinent information to the dealer, managers, or players. For example, the user terminal 218c can display information suitable or useful for various users such as a dealer operating the gaming apparatus. The primary display screen 218a can display information suitable or useful for the players that are playing wager-based games at the gaming apparatus. For example, the primary display screen 218a can display wins, winning streaks, bets, and various other gaming related data. According to some embodiments, the second ary / edge display 218b can display information suitable for anyone in the vicinity of the gaming apparatus, which can include the dealer, players, and / or managers. In some embodiments, the primary display screen 218a and the second ary / edge display screen 218b may be structurally integrated, as described herein, to provide a uniform and / or uninterrupted viewing experience between the two display screens 218a-b.

[0015] In order to control the display devices 218a-c, the gaming apparatus control system 210 can include one or more corresponding interfaces 220a-c such as a primary display screen interface 220a, a secondary or edge display interface 220b, and / or a tertiary or user terminal interface 220c. The user terminal interface 220c may provide, for example, an interface to the user terminal 218c. The primary display screen interface 220a may provide an interface to the primary display screen 218a. The edge display interface 220b may provide an interface to the edge display 218b. These interfaces 220a-c can facilitate control over what information is presented on the various (and / or corresponding) display devices 218a-c. The interfaces 220a-c can, for example, include controllers, drivers, memory, and the like (not separately depicted). Although the various interfaces 220a-c and display devices 218a- c are shown separately, in some embodiments it is possible that one or more of these interfaces 220a-c and / or display devices 218a-c can be integrated together, shared, and / or provided adjacent to one another.

[0016] Fewer or more components 204, 212, 212-1 , 212-2, 218a-c, 220a-c and / or various configurations of the depicted components 204, 212, 212-1 , 212-2, 218a-c, 220a-c may be included in the gaming apparatus control system 210 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 204, 212, 212-1 , 212-2, 218a-c, 220a-c may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the gaming apparatus control system 210 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise an integrated edge display gaming and / or wagering device, system, and / or a platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.

[0017] Referring now to FIG. 3, a block diagram of an electronic management system 300 according to some embodiments is shown. The electronic management system 300 may serve, for example, to provide gaming apparatus control within a gaming environment. In some embodiments, the electronic management system 300Page 5 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 includes at least one network 304. The network 304 can be a global network, a local area network, and / or any combination of wired and / or wireless networks. The electronic management system 300 may support a plurality of gaming apparatus 308a-d . In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the electronic management system 300 supports a first gaming apparatus 308a, a second gaming apparatus 308b, a third gaming apparatus 308c, and / or a fourth gaming apparatus 308d. The gaming apparatus 308a-d can pertain to a game of chance, such as a wager-based game or a skill-based game, or some combination thereof. Examples of gaming apparatus 308a-d include gaming tables and slot machines. The first gaming apparatus 308a can couple to the network 304 by way of a main network link 304-1 and / or a first apparatus network link 305a. Similarly, the second gaming apparatus 308b can couple to the network 304 by way of the main network link 304-1 and / or a second apparatus network link 305b; the third gaming apparatus 308c can couple to the network 304 by way of the main network link 304-1 and / or a third apparatus network link 305c; and / or the fourth gaming apparatus 308d can couple to the network 304 by way of the main network link 304-1 and / or a fourth apparatus network link 305d.

[0018] The gaming apparatus 308a-d can also or alternatively include or make use of (e.g., couple to) one or more gaming support appliances 330a-d (e.g., a Gaming Account Controller System (GACS)). The gaming support appliance 330a-d may comprise, for example, an electronic device that is coupled or proximate to the gaming apparatus 308a-d. The gaming support appliance 330a-d can include an electronic monitor and / or an electronic lock (not separately depicted). The electronic monitor can provide electronic monitoring of an aspect of the gaming apparatus 308a-d. For example, the gaming support appliance 330a-d having the at least one electronic monitor can pertain to a card shoe, a chip rack, or a money drawer, which can be monitored by the at least one electronic monitor thereof. In such examples, gaming supplies (not shown; e.g., the gaming supplies 102a-c of FIG. 1 herein) associated with the gaming apparatus 308a-d being made available and monitored by the gaming support appliance 330a-d would, for example, be the cards, chips and money, respectively. The electronic lock can provide an ability to electronically lock or unlock the associated gaming support appliance 330a-d.

[0019] In some embodiments, the electronic management system 300 can include a game management server 310. The game management server 310 can control or monitor game play at the gaming apparatus 308a-d. The game management server 310 can interact with the gaming apparatus 308a-d via the network 304 for game play, game management, game regulation log, etc. According to some embodiments, the electronic management system 300 can include a management station 316. The management station 316 may provide information and tools (e.g., input and / or output) to facilitate management of personnel or gaming apparatus 308a-d. The management station 316 can include a management terminal 318. The management terminal 318 can be operatively connected to the network 304. The management terminal 318 can be used by personnel (not shown) at the management station 316. The management terminal 318 can, for example, include or couple to a display device (not separately shown) to present information for use by the personnel (e.g., management personnel). For example, the management terminal 318 can present information concerning a pending break or a shift change of dealers a particular gamingPage 6 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 apparatus 308a-d. The information displayed can thus inform the management personnel that the particular gaming apparatus 308a-d , or its dealer, is in need of a break or shift change. The management station 316 might also or alternatively store or manage inventory for gaming supplies, and might receive and process an incoming re-supply request from a particular gaming apparatus 308a-d . The information displayed can thus inform personnel that the particular gaming apparatus 308a-d, or its dealer, is in need of re-supply of particular gaming supplies.

[0020] The electronic management system 300 can also or alternatively be implemented together with a logistic management system (not shown), such as detailed in U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 396,308, filed December 30, 2016, and entitled "LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT OF GAMING SUPPLIES FOR GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS", the logistic management system concepts and descriptions of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein. A logistics management system can provide active supply status data pertaining to the plurality of gaming apparatus 308a-d. In this regard, the gaming apparatus 308a-d can make use of the gaming support appliance 330a-d having at least one electronic monitor to acquire the data pertaining to the status of supplies at the associated gaming apparatus 308a-d. Such supply status data pertaining to the gaming apparatus 308a-d can be transmitted to a logistics management server for storage in a transaction database or some other storage device. The supply status data can be provided to the logistic management server by the gaming apparatus 308a-d (or its gaming support appliance 330a-d) in real-time or near real-time. For example, the supply status data could be provided whenever a change has been identified, on a periodic basis, or when manually or automatically triggered, or some combination thereof. A logistics management system can also interact with a supply repository to track quantities of gaming supplies resident within the supply depository. The gaming supplies can include cash, cards and chips. The quantities of the gaming supplies at the supply depository can be monitored or recorded in any of a variety of different ways, including manual counting and data entry into the management terminal 318, or through use of electronic sensors using an electronic appliance, or some combination thereof.

[0021] Fewer or more components 304, 304-1 , 305a-d, 308a-d, 310, 316, 318, 330a-d and / or various configurations of the depicted components 304, 304-1 , 305a-d, 308a-d, 310, 316, 318, 330a-d may be included in the electronic management system 300 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 304, 304-1 , 305a-d, 308a-d, 310, 316, 318, 330a-d may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the electronic management system 300 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise an integrated edge display gaming and / or wagering device, system, and / or a platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.III. INTEGRATED DISPLAY PROCESSES

[0022] Referring now to FIG. 4 a flow diagram of a method 400 (e.g., an integrated display method) according to some embodiments is shown. In some embodiments, the method 400 may be performed and / or implemented byPage 7 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 and / or otherwise associated with one or more specialized and / or specially-programmed computers (e.g., one or more of the gaming apparatus 108, 308a-d, the gaming apparatus control system / controller 110, 210, and / or game management server 310 of FIG. 1 , FIG. 2, and / or FIG. 3 herein), computer terminals, computer servers, computer systems and / or networks, and / or any combinations thereof (e.g., by one or more multi-threaded and / or multi-core processing units of an integrated display and / or gaming system). In some embodiments, the method 400 may be embodied in, facilitated by, and / or otherwise associated with various input mechanisms and / or interfaces (such as the interfaces 220a-c of FIG. 2 herein).

[0023] The process diagrams and flow diagrams described herein do not necessarily imply a fixed order to any depicted actions, steps, and / or procedures, and embodiments may generally be performed in any order that is practicable unless otherwise and specifically noted. While the order of actions, steps, and / or procedures described herein is generally not fixed, in some embodiments, actions, steps, and / or procedures may be specifically performed in the order listed, depicted, and / or described and / or may be performed in response to any previously listed, depicted, and / or described action, step, and / or procedure. Any of the processes and methods described herein may be performed and / or facilitated by hardware, software (including microcode), firmware, or any combination thereof. For example, a storage medium (e.g., a hard disk, Random Access Memory (RAM) device, cache memory device, Universal Serial Bus (USB) mass storage device, and / or Digital Video Disk (DVD) may store thereon instructions that when executed by a machine (such as a computerized processor) result in performance according to any one or more of the embodiments described herein.

[0024] In some embodiments, the method 400 can be performed by a computerized content delivery control system such as a gaming apparatus control system or a gaming management server, or some combination thereof. In some embodiments, a content delivery apparatus such as a gaming apparatus can have a display screen (e.g., a primary display screen) and an edge display (e.g., a secondary display screen). The integrated display method 400 can monitor 402 content status such as game status of one or more wager-based games operating at a gaming apparatus. For example, the game status module 212-2 of the gaming apparatus controller 212 of FIG. 2 can serve to monitor the game status. According to some embodiments, first content such as game information data can be determined 404 for display on the display screen, e.g., based on game status. The first content and / or game information data can then be displayed 406 on the display screen (e.g., associated with the gaming apparatus and / or content delivery apparatus). In some embodiments, the display screen is a computer display screen, such as an LCD screen. The display screen can, for example, pertain to the primary display screen 218a of FIG. 2. In some embodiments, the integrated display method 400 can determine 408 second content such as illumination data for the edge display based on, e.g., the game status and / or the dealer status. The edge display can, for example, pertain to the secondary display 218b of FIG. 2. After the second content / illumination data has been determined 408, the edge display can be illuminated 410 based on the illumination data. Following the illumination 410 of the edge display, the integrated display method 400 can end. However, the integrated display method 400Page 8 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 can repeat so that the monitoring and display of content such as game information data and / or illumination data can be continuously or periodically performed. In accordance with some embodiments herein, in a case where the primary and secondary displays are integrated to reduce or illuminate non-display element "dead space” between he displays, the method 400 may provide an integrated method of seamlessly displaying various content (e.g., first and second content) via coordinated display between the two (or more) integrated displays.

[0025] According to some embodiments, the illumination of the edge display (at 410) may instead comprise an illumination of a portion of an integrated display, as described herein. In some embodiments, the edge display may, instead of comprising a separate display coupled to an edge of the primary display device, comprise an integrated edge display as described herein.IV. INTEGRATED DISPLAYS

[0026] Referring now to FIG. 5A, FIG. 5B, FIG. 5C, FIG. 5D, FIG. 5E, FIG. 5F, and FIG. 5G, various views and diagrams of an integrated display system 500 according to some embodiments are shown. The integrated display system 500 may comprise, for example, at least one primary display device 518 that is configured and / or utilized to output visual data to one or more users, spectators, consumers, customers, and / or gamers (none of which are shown). In some embodiments, the integrated display system 500 may be coupled to one or more sources of information such as one or more electronic components (e.g., controllers, processors, communication devices, and / or databases; not shown) coupled to provide, define, and / or generate output for display via the primary display device 518. According to some embodiments, the primary display device 518 may comprise one or more housing elements 518-1 , 518-2 (e.g., a screen frame 518-1 and / or an electronics housing 518-2) that house, retain, and / or coupled to a plurality of display interfaces or screens 520a-b. In some embodiments, the primary display device 518 may comprise and / or a first or screen housing 518-1 may be coupled to each of (I) a primary screen 520a and (ii) a secondary (e.g., an edge) screen 520b. As depicted, the screens 520a-b may be abutted against each other such that they present and / or define a seamless viewing surface “AA” that extends across each of multiple secondary or edge screens 520b and at least one primary screen 520a, e.g., sandwiched therebetween.

[0027] Previous attempts at providing coordinated primary and edge and / or peripheral displays have resulted in either a space (e.g., a noticeable air gap) or a bezel or cover (e.g., of a typical primary display) being disposed between the different screens. According to some embodiments, the primary screen 520a and the secondary screen(s) 520b described herein provide the “seamless” viewing surface “AA” that is unimpeded by any gap, spacer, bezel, or covers. As depicted in FIG. 5G (which is a blowup cross-section “B” of a portion of FIG. 5E), for example, the primary display device 518 may comprise an outer screen surface 518-3 that is coupled to cover each of a primary screen output matrix 522a (e.g., of and / or defining the primary screen 520a) and a secondary (or edge) screen output matrix 522b (e.g., of and / or defining the secondary screen 520b). According to some embodiments, the outer screen surface 518-3 may be coupled to an edge or corner bracket 560 either integral or coupled to thePage 9 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 screen frame 518-1 (e.g., at a rear and / or back portion or side thereof).

[0028] As depicted in FIG. 5G, the coupling of the outer screen surface 518-3 to the corner bracket 560 and / or screen frame 518-1 may create and / or define an interior channel, space, or void 570. In some embodiments, the primary screen output matrix 522a and the secondary screen output matrix 522b may be disposed and / or coupled within the interior void 570 adjacent to one another and / or proximate to a backside of the outer screen surface 518- 3. In such a manner, for example, in the case that the outer screen surface 518-3 comprises a transparent (or translucent) material such as glass, each of the primary screen output matrix 522a and the secondary screen output matrix 522b may be visible through the outer screen surface 518-3, e.g., providing the "seamless” viewing surface “AA” across and / or through the outer screen surface 518-3. In some embodiments, the interior void 570 may be utilized to run or pass various electronics, wires, connectors, and / or mounting hardware (none of which are shown) such that such elements do not need to be run or passed between the primary screen output matrix 522a and the secondary screen output matrix 522b, and such output matrices 522a-b may accordingly be abutted (e.g., enabling the "seamless” viewing surface “AA”).

[0029] While the primary display device 518 is referenced as a single display device that includes integrated interfaces / screens 520a-b (and associated output matrices 522a-b), such reference is primary for convenience and ease of illustration. According to some embodiments, the primary display device 518 may comprise the primary screen 520a and corresponding primary screen output matrix 522a, while the secondary screen / edge display(s) 520b and corresponding secondary screen output matrices 522b may comprise a “secondary” display device (not separately labeled), e.g., that is integrated into the primary display device 518. Previous display systems that utilized separate primary and secondary / edge display devices may benefit from the embodiments described herein, for example, by incorporating or integrating both primary and secondary displays into a single integrated primary display device 518 that is constructed in a manner that provides seamless and / or uninterrupted display of content among and / or between the various display screens 520a-b.

[0030] While two (2) edge screens 520b are depicted at two (2) opposite sides of the primary screen 520a, in some embodiments various configurations may be provided, including but not limited to: (i) a single edge screen 520b along one (1) edge of the primary screen 520a (top, bottom, left or rights sides), (ii) two (2) edge screens 520b disposed at two (2) opposite sides of the primary screen 520a (e.g., as depicted, or along the top and bottom sides), (iii) three (3) edge screens 520b along three (3) edges of the primary screen 520a, or (iv) four (4) edge screens 520b along all four (4) edges of the primary screen 520a. These variations are provided with respect to a rectilinear configuration of the primary screen 520a where the primary display device 518 comprises four (4) sides. In some embodiments, variations may be provided where the primary display device 518 comprises fewer (e.g., a circle or triangle) or more (e.g., a pentagon, hexagon, octagon, etc.) sides. Further, the sides of the primary display device 518 may not necessarily be linear or straight, but may also or alternatively be curved, wavy, etc. According to some embodiments, while the term “edge” is utilized to refer to the edge screens 520b, one or more edge screensPage 10 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05520b may be disposed between a plurality of primary screen 520a, as opposed to simply around a periphery of a single primary screen 520a. Similarly, the relative dimensions of the primary screen 520a and the edge screens 520b are provided for purposes of non-limiting example. Different heights, widths, shapes, and / or configurations of the primary screen 520a and / or edge screens 520b may be provided in some embodiments, with edge screens 520b potentially comprising larger display areas and / or more pixels than one or more primary screens 520a.

[0031] Fewer or more components 518, 518-1 , 518-2, 518-3, 520a-b, 522a-b, 560, 570 and / or various configurations of the depicted components 518, 518-1 , 518-2, 518-3, 520a-b, 522a-b, 560, 570 may be included in the integrated display system 500 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 518, 518-1 , 518-2, 518-3, 520a-b, 522a-b, 560, 570 may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the integrated display system 500 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise and / or include a program, system, and / or platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.

[0032] Turning now to FIG. 6A, FIG. 6B, FIG. 6C, and FIG. 6D, various views and diagrams of an integrated display system 600 according to some embodiments are shown. The integrated display system 600 may comprise, and referring initially to FIG. 6D for example, a controller or processing device 612, one or more communications devices 614a-b (e.g., a first receiver 614a and / or a second receiver 614b), various inputs 616a-b (e.g., a first or data input 616a and / or a second or power input 616b), and / or a plurality of integrated displays 618a-b. In some embodiments, a first integrated display 618a may comprise an upper (or topper) display defining a first “seamless” viewing surface “AA” and / or comprising a first screen housing or frame 618-1 a and / or a second integrated display 618b may comprise a lower display defining a second “seamless” viewing surface “BB” and / or comprising a second screen housing or frame 618-1 b.

[0033] According to some embodiments, each integrated display 618a-b may comprise and / or define a plurality of integrated display or output elements or screens 620a-d. The first integrated display 618a may comprise a first primary screen 620a integrated with one or more first edge screens 620c, for example, and / or the second integrated display 618b may comprise a second primary screen 620b integrated with one or more second edge screens 620d. In some embodiments, the first primary screen 620a may comprise and / or define a display of a first size (e.g., a twenty-seven inch (27”) display, as indicated by the corner dimension “A” in FIG. 6B) and / or the second primary screen 620b may comprise and / or define a display of a second size (e.g., a forty-nine inch (49”) display, as indicated by the corner dimension “B” in FIG. 6B). According to some embodiments, and as depicted in FIG. 6B and FIG. 6D via the cross-hatched areas, the first edge screen(s) 620c may comprise two opposite edge LED matrices 622c- 1 , 622c-2, each comprising a uniform matrix dimension such as fifty-four by three hundred and four (54 x 304) pixels and / or the second edge screen(s) 620d may comprise six opposite edge LED matrices 622d-1 , 622d-2, 622d-3, 622d-4, 622d-5, 622d-6 (three (3) on each side), all of which may comprise a uniform matrix dimension or four (4)Page 11 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 of which may also comprise fifty-four by three hundred and four (54 x 304) pixels and two (2) of which comprise fifty-four by three hundred (54 x 300) pixels (e.g., for a total of fifty-four by nine hundred and eight (54 x 908) pixels.

[0034] As depicted in FIG. 6D, the integrated display system 600 may be configured by having the data input 616a coupled (e.g., via an HDMI and / or other data cable; not separately labeled) to provide input to the processing device 612. In some embodiments, the processing device 612 may be coupled to the communication devices 614a-b (e.g., internal bus and / or cables) and may transmit signals to the communication devices 614a-b to control one or more of the integrated displays 618a-b and / or one or more integrated screens 620a-d (and / or one or more pixels) thereof. According to some embodiments, the integrated display system 600 may receive power via the power input 616b (e.g., an AC or DC power cable; not separately labeled) and a power management device 650 (e.g., a power supply, battery, capacitor, relay, and / or a Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS)) may provide and / or distribute power, e.g., to selectively activate and / or control one or more integrated displays 618a-b and / or one or more integrated screens 620a-d (and / or one or more pixels) thereof, in accordance with commands / control of the processing device 612.

[0035] Fewer or more components 612, 614a-b, 616a-b, 618a-b, 618-1 a, 618-1 b, 620a-d, 622c-1 , 622c-2, 622d- 1 , 622d-2, 622d-3, 622d-4, 622d-5, 622d-6, 650 and / or various configurations of the depicted components 612, 614a-b, 616a-b, 618a-b, 618-1a, 618-1 b, 620a-d, 622c-1 , 622c-2, 622d-1 , 622d-2, 622d-3, 622d-4, 622d-5, 622d- 6, 650 may be included in the integrated display system 600 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 612, 614a-b, 616a-b, 618a-b, 618-1 a, 618-1 b, 620a-d, 622c-1 , 622c-2, 622d-1 , 622d-2, 622d-3, 622d-4, 622d-5, 622d-6, 650 may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the integrated display system 600 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise and / or include a program, system, and / or platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.

[0036] Referring now to FIG. 7, a perspective partial cross-sectional view of an integrated display 718 according to some embodiments is shown. According to some embodiments, the integrated display 718 may comprise and / or define a screen frame 718-1 (only a rear, corner portion of which is visible in FIG. 7) and / or an outer screen surface 730 that comprises an input or input connector (e.g., a capacitance connector or tape) 716 disposed at one end or edge thereof (e.g., in the case that the outer screen surface 718-3 extends along both the linear and rounded lengths, as depicted utilizing dotted lines). According to some embodiments, the outer screen surface 718-3 may be coupled to cover each of a primary screen output matrix 722a (e.g., comprising a primary screen connector 724a) and a secondary (or edge) screen output matrix 722b (e.g., comprising a secondary screen connector 724b). According to some embodiments, the outer screen surface 718-3 may be coupled to an edge or corner bracket 760. The corner bracket 760 may comprise, for example, a rear planar element 760-1 disposed at (and / or forming) a rear surface of the integrated display 718 and / or a shaped edge element 760-2 integral to and emanating fromPage 12 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 one side (e.g., an edge) ofthe rear planar element 760-1. In some embodiments, the geometry of the corner bracket 760 may create and / or define an interior volume, passage, channel, and / or void 770, e.g., in which the screen frame 718-1 , the primary screen connector 724a, and / or other wires, electronics, and / or mounting hardware (not shown) are disposed.

[0037] According to some embodiments, the outer screen surface 718-3 may comprise one or more touch- sensitive layers (not separately depicted) such as one or more capacitance layers, films, and / or objects, coupled thereto. In some embodiments, the electrical coupling required for touch-sensitive functionality may be provided by the connector 716 disposed and / or coupled to a rear side of the integrated display 718, e.g., mounted to a rear portion of the rear planar element 760-1 as depicted. In some embodiments, the positioning of the connector 716 at the rear of the integrated display 718 may permit and / or enable the primary screen output matrix 722a to be abutted to / with the secondary (or edge) screen output matrix 722b. As depicted, for example, with an edge (the right edge in the depicted image) of the secondary screen output matrix 722b being disposed behind the outer screen surface 718-3 along with the primary screen output matrix 722a, there is no gap, obstruction, or separation between the edges of the primary screen output matrix 722a and the secondary screen output matrix 722b. In some embodiments, the edge (e.g., the right edge as shown) of the secondary screen output matrix 722b may be overlapped with the primary screen output matrix 722a (e.g., as depicted).

[0038] In some embodiments, the primary screen connector 724a may be disposed behind the secondary screen output matrix 722b such that no separation between the secondary screen output matrix 722b and the primary screen output matrix 722a is necessary. According to some embodiments, the primary screen output matrix 722a may comprise an LCD and / or LED or OLED output display and / or the secondary screen output matrix 722b may comprise an LED matrix. As depicted, the secondary screen output matrix 722b may be curved to transition from a linear / planar area at the edge (left edge as shown) of the primary screen output matrix 722a to the rear of the integrated display 718 (and / or the rear planar element 760-1 thereof). According to some embodiments, the secondary screen output matrix 722b (and / or a portion thereof) may, such as in the case that it overlaps with the primary screen output matrix 722a, provide an insulating layer between the primary screen output matrix 722a (and / or capacitance layer thereof) and the screen frame 718-1 and / or the outer screen surface 718-3.

[0039] Fewer or more components 716, 718-1 , 718-3, 722a-b, 724a-b, 760, 760-1 , 760-2, 770 and / or various configurations of the depicted components 716, 718-1 , 718-3, 722a-b, 724a-b, 760, 760-1 , 760-2, 770 may be included in the integrated display 718 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 716, 718-1 , 718-3, 722a-b, 724a-b, 760, 760-1 , 760-2, 770 may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the integrated display 718 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise and / or include a program, system, and / or platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.Page 13 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05

[0040] Turning now to FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B, and FIG. 8C, rear perspective (FIG. 8A) and partial perspective cross- sectional (FIG. 8B and FIG. 80) views and diagrams of an integrated display system 800 according to some embodiments, are shown. In some embodiments, the integrated display system 800 may be utilized to output various content (e.g., video and / or wagering game content and / or data, advertisements, media, etc.) in an integrated fashion that reduces and / or eliminates any perceivable visual distinction between primary and secondary content outputs (e.g., primary and secondary content). According to some embodiments, the integrated display system 800 may comprise a processing device 812 such as a CPU, Printed Circuit Board (PCB), memory or data storage device (e.g., a non-transitory data memory device) and / or other electronic controller coupled to and / or in communication with an integrated display device 818. In some embodiments, the processing device 812 may control what content is output via the integrated display device 818 and / or may identify, receive, and / or process inputs received via the integrated display device 818 (e.g., in a case where the integrated display device 818 comprises a touchscreen or other combined in put / output device).

[0041] In some embodiments, the integrated display device 818 may comprise and / or define a primary display 818a and a secondary display 818b. In the non-limiting example depicted in FIG. 8A, for example, the integrated display device 818 may comprise a centrally-disposed primary display 818a and a secondary display 818b at each horizontal edge (e.g., “edge’’ displays 818b) of the primary display 818a. Previously, if one desired to position edge displays adjacent to a primary display in such a fashion, there would be a necessary gap between the distinct display surfaces, as a bezel, housing, and / or other feature of one or more of the displays would prevent the combined display surface form being uniform. Even ‘edgeless’, ‘borderless’, or ‘thin / no-bezel’ displays such as are now found in many Smartphones only reduce previous one to two-inch (1-2") bezels down to approximately two millimeters (2-mm) in width, meaning the closest two adjacent display areas can be positioned with current technology requires a four millimeter (4-mm) gap between display surfaces (assuming one can also eliminate any air gap between the edges of the two devices). The integrated display device 818 described herein, however, has the primary display 818a and the edge displays 818b completely integrated such that any gap (air, bezel, or otherwise) between a first display interface or screen 820a and one or more second display interfaces or screens 820b can be completely eliminated, providing a seamless viewing experience.

[0042] According to some embodiments, the primary display 818a and / or first display interface or screen 820a thereof may be housed in (and / or the integrated display device 818 may compromise) a housing 818-1 (e.g., the large, rectangular enclosure depicted in FIG. 8A). In some embodiments, the processing device 812 (and / or other electronics) may be coupled to the primary display 818a and / or the housing 818-1 , and / or enclosed by, an electronics housing 818-2 (shown uncovered / open in FIG. 8A for ease of illustration). According to some embodiments, the integrated display device 818 may comprise an outer display surface 818-3 such as a transparent or translucent glass and / or plastic surface, e.g., that extends along an entire front planar surface of the integrated display device 818, and / or wraps around the sides thereof (as depicted for purposes of illustration). In somePage 14 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 embodiments, the first display interface or screen 820a may comprise a first screen output matrix 822a disposed between the housing 818-1 and the outer display surface 818-3 and / or the second display interfaces or screens 820b may comprise second screen output matrices 822b disposed between the housing 818-1 and the outer display surface 818-3. As depicted, the first screen output matrix 822a and the second screen output matrices 822b may be abutted against one another inside of the integrated display device 818 such that no gap (or, e.g., a gap of less than one millimeter (1-mm) or less than one pixel in width) is provided therebetween.

[0043] In some embodiments, any or all of the second display interfaces or screens 820b may comprise a thin, flexible LED device (e.g., a flexible PCB) that comprises (i) the second screen output matrix 822b on a first portion disposed behind edge portions of the outer display surface 818-3 and (II) a control portion (e.g. , with various circuitry and / or control electronics; not separately labeled) disposed behind the housing 818-1 and coupled to the processing device 812 (and / or the electronics housing 818-2) via an edge screen connector 824. According to some embodiments, in a case where the edges (in the example integrated display system 800, the two (2) vertical edges of the integrated display device 818) of the outer display surface 818-3 are curved (and with specific reference to FIG. 8B and FIG. 80), the integrated display device 818 may comprise a specialized corner or curved edge bracket 860. The curved edge bracket 860 may comprise a first or planar portion 860-1 that rests on and / or is coupled to a rear surface of the housing 818-1 , for example, and a second or curved portion 860-2 that extends distally from one side of the planar portion 860-1 and is shaped to match or complement a curvature of a portion of the outer display surface 818-3 (the vertical edges in the depicted example). In some embodiments, the curved edge bracket 860 may be comprise an aluminum extrusion defining the planar portion 860-1 and the curved portion 860-2.

[0044] According to some embodiments, the second display interface or screen 820b (or the first portion thereof, comprising the second screen output matrix 822b) may be sandwiched between the outer display surface 818-3 and the curved portion 860-2 of the curved edge bracket 860. In some embodiments, the second portion of the second display interface or screen 820b may protrude from between the outer display surface 818-3 and the curved portion 860-2 of the curved edge bracket 860 and be disposed behind the rear surface of the housing 818-1. In such a manner, for example, the edge screen connector 824 may be disposed and / or routed behind the housing 818-1 , e.g., distal from the abutting area of the display interfaces / screens 820a-b. Such a configuration that removes the edge screen connector 824 from the abutting area permits (at least in part) the display interfaces / screens 820a-b to be abutted without a gap therebetween.

[0045] In some embodiments, the integrated display device 818 and / or the curved edge bracket 860 may comprise an insulator 862 disposed between a rear surface of the planar portion 860-1 of the curved edge bracket 860 and the second display interface or screen 820b, e.g., to reduce the likelihood of the electronics on the second portion of the second display interface or screen 820b being unintentionally placed in electrical communication with other components of the integrated display device 818. The insulator 862 may comprise, for example, an adhesive-Page 15 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 backed rubber layer coupled to the planar portion 860-1 of the curved edge bracket 860, that insulates the curved edge bracket 860 from the second display interface or screen 820b (or the first portion thereof). According to some embodiments, the integrated display device 818 and / or the curved edge bracket 860 may comprise a bend element 864 (FIG. 8B). The bend element 864 may comprise, for example, an adhesive-backed foam tape or layer coupled to the planar portion 860-1 of the curved edge bracket 860, near the distal / right edge thereof, that acts as a fulcrum, pivot point, and / or bend guide to ensure that the flexible second display interface or screen 820b does not accidently become bent at an angle that exceeds design tolerances. The bend element 864 permits the second display interface or screen 820b to be bent or curved to match the curved outer display surface 818-3 edge and to be bent to rest substantially planar with the rear of the housing 818-1 and / or the planar portion 860-1 of the curved edge bracket 860, which is approximately a one hundred and eighty degree (180°) bend, without requiring or inducing any sharp-edge bends, e.g., greater than approximately forty-five degrees (45°). While the bend element 864 is depicted as having a rectangular cross-section, in some embodiments it may be shaped to have cross-section that mirrors a desired curvature of the flexible second display interface or screen 820b, e.g., at the rear terminus of the curved edge bracket 860.

[0046] According to some embodiments, the configuration of the abutted display interfaces / screens 820a-b (and / or screen output matrices 822a-b thereof) permits electrical wiring to be routed in a manner that does not require space between the display interfaces / screens 820a-b. The positioning of the edge screen connector 824 behind the integrated display device 818 reduces or illuminates the need for wires / traces in the vicinity of the abutting, for example, and / or any capacitance requirements for either of the display interfaces / screens 820a-b may similarly be routed to the rear and / or through a passage 870 formed by the curved edge bracket 860. The passage 870 may also or additionally be utilized for routing of additional wiring (not shown) such as for connecting multiple flexible second display interface or screen 820b modules (e.g., vertically; through holes or ports (not shown) in the curved edge bracket 860, if desired) and / or connecting multiple integrated display device 818 without requiring interconnection wiring to be externally run or to interfere with (physically or electrically) the abutting of the display interfaces / screens 820a-b. The curved edge bracket 860 and / or the insulator 862 may provide electrical insulation to the passage 870, for example, to reduce or eliminate interference with wires run therethrough and with the display interfaces / screens 820a-b.

[0047] Fewer or more components 812, 818, 818a-b, 818-1 , 818-2, 818-3, 820a-b, 822a-b, 824, 860, 860-1 , 860- 2, 862, 864, 870 and / or various configurations of the depicted components 812, 818, 818a-b, 818-1 , 818-2, 818-3, 820a-b, 822a-b, 824, 860, 860-1 , 860-2, 862, 864, 870 may be included in the integrated display system 800 without deviating from the scope of embodiments described herein. In some embodiments, the components 812, 818, 818a-b, 818-1 , 818-2, 818-3, 820a-b, 822a-b, 824, 860, 860-1 , 860-2, 862, 864, 870 may be similar in configuration and / or functionality to similarly named and / or numbered components as described herein. In some embodiments, the integrated display system 800 (and / or portions thereof) may comprise and / or include a program, system, and / orPage 16 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 platform programmed and / or otherwise configured to execute, conduct, and / or facilitate the method 400 of FIG. 4 herein, and / or portions thereof.V. RULES OF INTERPRETATION

[0048] Throughout the description herein and unless otherwise specified, the following terms may include and / or encompass the example meanings provided. These terms and illustrative example meanings are provided to clarify the language selected to describe embodiments both in the specification and in the appended claims, and accordingly, are not intended to be generally limiting. While not generally limiting and while not limiting for all described embodiments, in some embodiments, the terms are specifically limited to the example definitions and / or examples provided. Other terms are defined throughout the present description.

[0049] Numerous embodiments are described in this patent application, and are presented for illustrative purposes only. The described embodiments are not, and are not intended to be, limiting in any sense. The presently disclosed invention(s) are widely applicable to numerous embodiments, as is readily apparent from the disclosure. One of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that the disclosed invention(s) may be practiced with various modifications and alterations, such as structural, logical, software, and electrical modifications. Although particular features of the disclosed invention(s) may be described with reference to one or more particular embodiments and / or drawings, it should be understood that such features are not limited to usage in the one or more particular embodiments or drawings with reference to which they are described, unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0050] The present disclosure is neither a literal description of all embodiments of the invention(s) nor a listing of features of the invention(s) that must be present in all embodiments.

[0051] Neither the Title (set forth at the beginning of the first page of this patent application) nor the Abstract (set forth at the end of this patent application) is to be taken as limiting in any way as the scope of the disclosed invention(s).

[0052] The term "product" means any machine, manufacture and / or composition of matter as contemplated by 35 U.S.C. §101 , unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0053] The terms "an embodiment", "embodiment", "embodiments", "the embodiment", "the embodiments", "one or more embodiments", "some embodiments", "one embodiment" and the like mean "one or more (but not all) disclosed embodiments", unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0054] A reference to "another embodiment" in describing an embodiment does not imply that the referenced embodiment is mutually exclusive with another embodiment (e,g,, an embodiment described before the referenced embodiment), unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0055] The terms "a", "an" and "the" mean "one or more", unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0056] The term "plurality" means "two or more", unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0057] The term "herein" means "in the present application, including anything which may be incorporated byPage 17 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 reference", unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0058] The phrase "at least one of", when such phrase modifies a plurality of things (such as an enumerated list of things) means any combination of one or more of those things, unless expressly specified otherwise. For example, the phrase at least one of a widget, a car and a wheel means either (I) a widget, (ii) a car, (iii) a wheel, (iv) a widget and a car, (v) a widget and a wheel, (vi) a car and a wheel, or (vii) a widget, a car and a wheel.

[0059] The phrase "based on" does not mean "based only on", unless expressly specified otherwise. In other words, the phrase "based on" describes both "based only on" and "based at least on".

[0060] Where a limitation of a first claim would cover one of a feature as well as more than one of a feature (e.g., a limitation such as "at least one widget" covers one widget as well as more than one widget), and where in a second claim that depends on the first claim, the second claim uses a definite article "the" to refer to the limitation (e.g., "the widget"), this does not imply that the first claim covers only one of the feature, and this does not imply that the second claim covers only one of the feature (e.g., "the widget" can cover both one widget and more than one widget).

[0061] Each process (whether called a method, algorithm or otherwise) inherently includes one or more steps, and therefore all references to a "step" or "steps" of a process have an inherent antecedent basis in the mere recitation of the term 'process' or a like term. Accordingly, any reference in a claim to a 'step' or 'steps' of a process has sufficient antecedent basis.

[0062] When an ordinal number (such as "first", "second", "third" and so on) is used as an adjective before a term, that ordinal number is used (unless expressly specified otherwise) merely to indicate a particular feature, such as to distinguish that particular feature from another feature that is described by the same term or by a similar term. For example, a "first widget" may be so named merely to distinguish it from, e.g., a "second widget". Thus, the mere usage of the ordinal numbers "first" and "second" before the term "widget" does not indicate any other relationship between the two widgets, and likewise does not indicate any other characteristics of either or both widgets. For example, the mere usage of the ordinal numbers "first" and "second" before the term "widget" (1 ) does not indicate that either widget comes before or after any other in order or location; (2) does not indicate that either widget occurs or acts before or after any other in time; and (3) does not indicate that either widget ranks above or below any other, as in importance or quality. In addition, the mere usage of ordinal numbers does not define a numerical limit to the features identified with the ordinal numbers. For example, the mere usage of the ordinal numbers "first" and "second" before the term "widget" does not indicate that there must be no more than two widgets.

[0063] When a single device or article is described herein, more than one device or article (whether or not they cooperate) may alternatively be used in place of the single device or article that is described. Accordingly, the functionality that is described as being possessed by a device may alternatively be possessed by more than one device or article (whether or not they cooperate).

[0064] Similarly, where more than one device or article is described herein (whether or not they cooperate), aPage 18 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 single device or article may alternatively be used in place of the more than one device or article that is described. For example, a plurality of computer-based devices may be substituted with a single computer-based device. Accordingly, the various functionality that is described as being possessed by more than one device or article may alternatively be possessed by a single device or article.

[0065] The functionality and / or the features of a single device that is described may be alternatively embodied by one or more other devices which are described but are not explicitly described as having such functionality and / or features. Thus, other embodiments need not include the described device itself, but rather can include the one or more other devices which would, in those other embodiments, have such functionality / features.

[0066] Devices that are in communication with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless expressly specified otherwise. On the contrary, such devices need only transmit to each other as necessary or desirable, and may actually refrain from exchanging data most of the time. For example, a machine in communication with another machine via the Internet may not transmit data to the other machine for weeks at a time. In addition, devices that are in communication with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.

[0067] A description of an embodiment with several components or features does not imply that all or even any of such components and / or features are required. On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present inven tion(s). Unless otherwise specified explicitly, no component and / or feature is essential or required.

[0068] Further, although process steps, algorithms or the like may be described in a sequential order, such processes may be configured to work in different orders. In other words, any sequence or order of steps that may be explicitly described does not necessarily indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. The steps of processes described herein may be performed in any order practical. Further, some steps may be performed simultaneously despite being described or implied as occurring non-simultaneously (e.g., because one step is described after the other step). Moreover, the illustration of a process by its depiction in a drawing does not imply that the illustrated process is exclusive of other variations and modifications thereto, does not imply that the illustrated process or any of its steps are necessary to the relevant embodiment, and does not imply that the illustrated process is preferred.

[0069] Although a process may be described as including a plurality of steps, that does not indicate that all or even any of the steps are essential or required. Various other embodiments within the scope of the described invention(s) include other processes that omit some or all of the described steps. Unless otherwise specified explicitly, no step is essential or required.

[0070] Although a product may be described as including a plurality of components, aspects, qualities, characteristics and / or features, that does not indicate that all of the plurality are essential or required. Various other embodiments within the scope of the described invention(s) include other products that omit some or all of thePage 19 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 described plurality.

[0071] An enumerated list of items (which may or may not be numbered) does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. Likewise, an enumerated list of items (which may or may not be numbered) does not imply that any or all of the items are comprehensive of any category, unless expressly specified otherwise. For example, the enumerated list "a computer, a laptop, a PDA" does not imply that any or all of the three items of that list are mutually exclusive and does not imply that any or all of the three items of that list are comprehensive of any category.

[0072] Headings of sections provided in this patent application and the title of this patent application are for convenience only, and are not to be taken as limiting the disclosure in any way.

[0073] "Determining" something can be performed in a variety of manners and therefore the term "determining" (and like terms) includes calculating, computing, deriving, looking up (e.g., in a table, database or data structure), ascertaining and the like

[0074] The terms "including", "comprising" and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to", unless expressly specified otherwise. As used herein, “comprising" means “including," and the singular forms "a” or “an” or “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term “or” refers to a single element of stated alternative elements or a combination of two or more elements, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise

[0075] A description of an embodiment with several components or features does not imply that all or even any of such components and / or features are required. On the contrary, a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present inven tion(s). Unless otherwise specified explicitly, no component and / or feature is essential or required.

[0076] Further, although process steps, algorithms or the like may be described in a sequential order, such processes may be configured to work in different orders. In other words, any sequence or order of steps that may be explicitly described does not necessarily indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. The steps of processes described herein may be performed in any order practical. Further, some steps may be performed simultaneously despite being described or implied as occurring non-simultaneously (e.g., because one step is described after the other step). Moreover, the illustration of a process by its depiction in a drawing does not imply that the illustrated process is exclusive of other variations and modifications thereto, does not imply that the illustrated process or any of its steps are necessary to the relevant embodiment, and does not imply that the illustrated process is preferred.

[0077] The present disclosure provides, to one of ordinary skill in the art, an enabling description of several embodiments and / or inventions. Some of these embodiments and / or inventions may not be claimed in the present application, but may nevertheless be claimed in one or more continuing applications that claim the benefit of priority of the present application. Applicants intend to file additional applications to pursue patents for subject matter thatPage 20 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05 has been disclosed and enabled but not claimed in the present application.

[0078] It will be understood that various modifications can be made to the embodiments of the present disclosure herein without departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting the disclosure, but merely as embodiments thereof. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope of the invention(s) as defined by the claims appended hereto.

[0079] While several embodiments of the present disclosure have been described and illustrated herein, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily envision a variety of other means and / or structures for performing the functions and / or obtaining the results and / or one or more of the advantages described herein, and each of such variations and / or modifications is deemed to be within the scope of the present disclosure. More generally, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that all parameters, dimensions, materials, and configurations described herein are meant to be exemplary and that the actual parameters, dimensions, materials, and / or configurations will depend upon the specific application or applications for which the teachings of the present disclosure is / are used.

[0080] Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments of the disclosure described herein. It is, therefore, to be understood that the foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only and that, within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereto, the disclosure may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described and claimed. The present disclosure is directed to each individual feature, system, article, material, kit, and / or method described herein. In addition, any combination of two or more such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods, if such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods are not mutually inconsistent, is included within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0081] All definitions, as defined and used herein, should be understood to control over dictionary definitions, definitions in documents incorporated by reference, and / or ordinary meanings of the defined terms.

[0082] The indefinite articles "a” and "an," as used herein in the specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, should be understood to mean “at least one.” This rule applies even within the body of a claim where a first instance of an element utilizes “a” or “an” and a second or subsequent instance of the element necessarily utilizes (e.g., for purposes of proper grammar and required antecedent basis) the definite article “the” to refer to the element. The use of the definite article “the” does not limit the element to a single object merely because it is utilized to refer back to a previous mention of the element. The original reference to the element controls with respect to the plurality (or lack thereof) of the element.

[0083] The phrase "and / or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, should be understood to mean “either or both" of the elements so conjoined, / .a, elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified by the “and / or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified, unless clearly indicated to the contrary.Page 21 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05

[0084] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

[0085] The disclosure of numerical ranges should be understood as referring to each discrete point within the range, inclusive of endpoints, unless otherwise noted. Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities of components, molecular weights, percentages, temperatures, times, and so forth, as used in the specification or claims are to be understood as being modified by the term “about.” Accordingly, unless otherwise implicitly or explicitly indicated, or unless the context is properly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to have a more definitive construction, the numerical parameters set forth are approximations that may depend on the desired properties sought and / or limits of detection under standard test conditions / methods, as known to those of ordinary skill in the art. When directly and explicitly distinguishing embodiments from discussed prior art, the embodiment numbers are not approximates unless the word “about” is recited. Whenever “substantially,” “approximately,” “about,” or similar language is explicitly used in combination with a specific value, variations up to and including ten percent (10%) of that value are intended, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0086] Directions and other relative references may be used to facilitate discussion of the drawings and principles herein, but are not intended to be limiting. For example, certain terms may be used such as “inner,” “outer,”, “upper," “lower,” “top," “bottom,” “interior,” “exterior,” “left,” right,” “front,” “back,” “rear,” and the like. Such terms are used, where applicable, to provide some clarity of description when dealing with relative relationships, particularly with respect to the illustrated embodiments. Such terms are not, however, intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and / or orientations. For example, with respect to an object, an “upper” part can become a “lower” part simply by turning the object over. Nevertheless, it is still the same part and the object remains the same.

[0087] The terms and expressions which have been employed herein are used as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention, in the use of such terms and expressions, of excluding any equivalents of the features shown and described (or portions thereof), and it is recognized that various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Accordingly, the claims are intended to cover all such equivalents.

[0088] Various modifications of the invention(s) and many further embodiments thereof, in addition to those shown and described herein, will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the full contents of this document, including references to the scientific and patent literature cited herein. The subject matter herein contains important information, exemplification and guidance that can be adapted to the practice of the invention(s) in the various embodiments and equivalents thereof.Page 22 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docx

Claims

PCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-05What is claimed is:1 . An integrated display system, comprising: a display controller comprising an electronic processing device; an integrated display, comprising:(i) a housing;(ii) a primary screen output matrix coupled to the housing and in communication with the display controller and defining at least one primary screen edge;(iii) a secondary screen output matrix coupled to the housing and in communication with the display controller and defining at least one secondary screen edge that is disposed to abut the at least one primary screen edge; and(iv) an outer screen surface disposed to cover each of the primary and secondary screen output matrices; and a non-transitory data storage device in communication with the display controller, the non-transitory data storage device storing instructions that when executed the electronic processing device, result in: outputting, by the electronic processing device and via the primary display screen output matrix, first content; and outputting, by the electronic processing device and via the secondary display screen output matrix, second content.

2. The integrated display system of claim 1 , wherein the outer screen surface comprises a curved edge, further comprising: a curved edge bracket disposed at the curved edge, and wherein the secondary screen output matrix is bent and sandwiched between the curved edge of the outer screen surface and the curved edge bracket.

3. An integrated output display, comprising: a housing; a primary screen output matrix coupled to the housing and defining at least one primary screen edge; a secondary screen output matrix coupled to the housing and defining at least one secondary screen edge that is disposed to abut the at least one primary screen edge; and an outer screen surface disposed to cover each of the primary and secondary screen output matrices, wherein the outer screen surface comprises at least one capacitance layer that provides touch screen capability with respect to at least one of the primary and secondary screen output matrices.Page 23 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docxPCT PATENT Attorney Docket No.: ET02-004-054. The integrated output display of claim 3, wherein the secondary screen output matrix is curved from the at least one secondary screen edge to a rear edge disposed at a rear portion of the housing.

5. The integrated output display of claim 3, wherein the secondary screen output matrix insulates at least one of the housing and the outer screen surface from the primary screen output matrix.

6. The integrated output display of claim 3, wherein the abutting comprises an overlapping.

7. The integrated output display of claim 3, further comprising: a curved edge bracket comprising (i) a planar portion coupled to the housing at a first rear edge of the housing and (ii) a curved portion emanating from a distal end of the planar portion, the curved portion extending toward a corresponding first front edge of the housing; and wherein the outer screen surface comprises a curved edge that extends along a front surface of the housing and bends toward a rear of the housing at the first front edge of the housing.

8. The integrated output display of claim 7, wherein the secondary screen output matrix is coupled to the housing via the curved edge bracket.

9. The integrated output display of claim 7, wherein the secondary screen output matrix is sandwiched between the curved portion of the curved edge bracket and the curved edge of the outer screen surface.

10. The integrated output display of claim 9, wherein the secondary screen output matrix is disposed on a flexible secondary output screen substrate, further comprising: a bend element coupled as a pivot point for a bending of the flexible secondary output screen substrate at a point where the flexible secondary output screen substrate exists an area of the sandwiching between the curved portion of the curved edge bracket and the curved edge of the outer screen surface.Page 24 of 25ET02-004-05_PCT_10-06-25 docx

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