Curved Slot Machine Display Using Segmented Flexible Sub-Panel
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing image display devices for slot machines face challenges in manufacturing curved edge portions without flexible materials, leading to issues like afterimages, high costs, and discontinuous screen displays due to non-flexible materials and physical limitations in shaping.
Innovation Solution
An integrated image display device is created by connecting a flexible sub-image display device to the side edge portion of a non-flexible main image display device, with the sub-device formed in a curved shape to minimize black mask areas and enhance visibility, using a flexible printed circuit board for touch traces and indium tin oxide for transparency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a flexible material (e.g., plastic OLED) is used to manufacture a curved edge portion, then the bending property is improved, but afterimage occurs and product cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is divided into a main display body and a separate curved edge display portion. The curved edge portion can be segmented into multiple small display units that are connected to the main display body, allowing the curved shape to be achieved without using flexible materials that cause afterimage effects.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the display device use different materials and structures. The main display body uses conventional non-flexible materials for high reliability, while the edge portion uses a structure that achieves curvature through geometric design rather than flexible materials, thus avoiding afterimage while maintaining local curved shape.
2Shape
If a flexible material (e.g., plastic OLED) is used to manufacture a curved edge portion, then the bending property is improved, but product cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The curved edge display is segmented into multiple standard display units that can be manufactured using conventional processes. These standardized modules can be produced at lower costs compared to custom flexible displays, and they can be assembled into the curved edge configuration through standard manufacturing techniques.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using expensive flexible display materials, the invention uses conventional display units that can be manufactured at lower cost. The curved shape is achieved through the arrangement and connection of these standard units rather than through expensive flexible materials, thus reducing overall product cost.
3Ease of manufacture
If non-flexible image display devices are connected to an edge portion, then manufacturing cost is reduced and afterimage is avoided, but image continuity is disrupted due to black mask areas
Solution Approach 1:
The edge portion is designed with a curved shape that allows the display units to be arranged in a continuous visual flow. The curvature of the edge portion helps to minimize the visibility of black mask areas by angling the display units in a way that reduces gaps and discontinuities, thus improving image continuity while maintaining the use of non-flexible materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The black mask areas are minimized by optimizing the local arrangement and orientation of display units at the edge portion. The display units are positioned and angled to reduce the visibility of black masks, creating a more continuous image appearance while still using conventional non-flexible display technology.
4Ease of manufacture
If non-flexible image display devices are connected to an edge portion, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but visibility from lateral sides is reduced due to small bent section
Solution Approach 1:
The curved shape of the edge portion is optimized to enhance visibility from lateral sides. By designing the edge with an appropriate curvature radius and angle, the display units are oriented to reflect light towards lateral viewing positions, improving visibility from multiple angles while maintaining the use of cost-effective non-flexible materials.
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AI summary
An image display device of a slot machine apparatus is provided. In the image display device of a slot machine apparatus, a main image display device is connected to a sub image display device provided at an edge portion of at least one side around the main image display device. The main image display device is formed as a non-flexible image display device, the sub image display device is formed as a flexible image display device, and the edge portion is formed in a curved shape.