3D Graphics Processor for Interactive Gaming View Window
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional electronic gaming machines lack innovative features to compete for user attention and engagement, necessitating the introduction of three-dimensional enhancements to create immersive and interactive experiences.
Innovation Solution
The integration of a 3D graphics processor and an electronic 3D-enabled touch-sensitive gaming display device within the gaming machine, allowing for the generation of interactive 3D game environments with prize selection zones and navigation animations, enabling players to interactively explore and select prize symbols through touch inputs and gestures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional 2D display and game interface are used, then device complexity is low and ease of manufacture is high, but user engagement and competitiveness are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from traditional 2D game displays to a 3D virtual environment, allowing players to navigate and interact with game elements in three-dimensional space. This dimensional enhancement creates immersive experiences and increases user engagement without requiring complete system replacement
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a virtual copy of the game environment in 3D space that mirrors the functionality of traditional 2D games while adding spatial depth and interaction dimensions. This virtual replication allows enhanced engagement while maintaining compatibility with existing game logic and rules
2Ease of operation
If 3D graphics processor and touch-sensitive display are integrated, then interactive gaming experience is enhanced, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the 3D graphics processing unit, touch-sensitive display device, and game controller into an integrated gaming system. This merging of components streamlines the manufacturing process by reducing the number of separate units that need to be assembled and coordinated
Solution Approach 2:
The gaming machine is designed with multi-functional capabilities, where the same hardware platform supports both traditional 2D games and enhanced 3D interactive games. This universality allows manufacturers to produce a single versatile device rather than separate specialized machines
3Adaptability or versatility
If virtual navigation and prize selection interface are implemented, then player interaction and excitement are increased, but game rule complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic navigation within the 3D virtual environment, where players can move, rotate, and explore the game space in real-time. The interface adapts to player actions, providing contextual controls and feedback that simplify interaction despite the complex underlying 3D geometry and game logic
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AI summary
An electronic gaming machine that includes a three-dimensional (3D) graphics processor to generate a 3D game environment for a game. A display controller defines a view window of the three-dimensional game environment. The view window defines a portion of the three-dimensional game environment. An electronic display device displays, via a display interface, the portion of the three-dimensional game environment defined by the view window using the 3D graphics processor. A player input device detects a player request interaction input to update the view window to navigate within the three dimensional game environment. In response to detection by the player input device, the display controller updates the view window based on the update action to define another portion of the three-dimensional game environment. The player can navigate throughout the 3D game environment using player request interaction input.