Dynamic Roulette Display System for Game Variation Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing roulette systems lack the ability to modify game variations and provide derivative games, as they are limited by fixed and static number and color configurations, preventing dynamic changes in gameplay and bet odds.

Innovation Solution

A graphical display system and electronic control system are integrated into the roulette apparatus, allowing for dynamic content display on various elements such as the bowl rim, ball track, cone, wheelhead, and ball pockets, with adjustable ball deflectors and sensors to facilitate multiple game modes and physical modifications, enabling dynamic changes in gameplay.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If fixed and static number and color configurations are used in roulette systems, then the system structure is simple and reliable, but the system lacks the ability to modify game variations and provide derivative games

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to modify game variationsVSAvoidsystem structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The roulette wheel numbers and colors are changed from fixed static configurations to dynamic reconfigurable elements. The wheel components can be physically repositioned or replaced to create different game variations, allowing the same physical apparatus to support multiple game modes including derivative games with modified rules and odds.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The roulette system is designed to perform multiple functions by allowing reconfiguration of wheel elements. A single roulette apparatus can accommodate standard roulette games as well as various derivative games with different number arrangements, color schemes, and betting rules, eliminating the need for separate dedicated equipment for each game variation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If static printed information is used on the roulette table, then the manufacturing is simple and cost-effective, but the system cannot provide dynamic changes in gameplay and bet odds

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic changes in gameplayVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Static printed information on the roulette table is replaced with dynamic display elements such as electronic screens or programmable indicators. These displays can change game information, betting options, and odds in real-time according to the active game mode, allowing the table to adapt to different game variations without physical reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Traditional mechanical and printed information systems on the roulette table are replaced with electronic display technology. This substitution enables dynamic content delivery and easy reprogramming of game rules and information without requiring physical changes to the table structure or printed materials.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the roulette wheel has fixed compartments and numbers, then the wheel structure is stable and reliable, but the system cannot accommodate derivative games where numbers are knocked out or bet odds change

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccommodation of derivative gamesVSAvoidwheel structure stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The roulette wheel transitions from a fixed composition to a dynamically reconfigurable structure. Compartments, numbers, and associated elements can be added, removed, or repositioned to create derivative games such as versions where numbers are knocked out after each spin or where betting odds are modified, while maintaining structural integrity during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP2940664B1Roulette-display-system
Publication Date: 2019.10.02 GRUBMUELLER WALTER JR
  • EP2940664B1 patent drawingFigure 1

AI summary

The present inventions concerns a roulette apparatus (1) comprising at least one graphical roulette-display-system (10) with at least one display (11) to display changeable dynamic content (20) relating to game information on at least one display element (12).