Electronic Symbol Display With RNG-Based Pattern Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mechanical symbol display machines are limited by fixed symbol arrangements, restricting the display of certain output patterns and preventing replacement of symbols with those not already on the strip.
Innovation Solution
Electronic symbol display machines utilize random number generators (RNG) to dynamically select, replace, and synchronize symbols, allowing for flexible symbol arrangements and animations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mechanical symbol display machines use fixed symbol arrangements on circular strips, then the machine structure is simple and reliable, but the display patterns are limited and cannot show certain output patterns
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical symbol display system with an electronic display system. Instead of physical circular strips with fixed symbol arrangements, the invention uses electronic displays (such as LCD or LED screens) controlled by a processor. This substitution allows dynamic generation of any symbol pattern through software control, eliminating the physical constraints of mechanical arrangements while maintaining the core function of symbol display. The electronic system can display any combination of symbols in any pattern without requiring physical reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic symbol replacement capability where symbols on the display can be changed during operation. The system includes a symbol replacement mechanism that allows symbols to be substituted with different symbols based on predetermined patterns or random selection. This dynamic feature enables the display to adapt to different game states and requirements, providing versatility without the complexity of multiple physical strips.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mechanical symbol display machines use fixed symbol arrangements, then manufacturing is simple, but symbols cannot be replaced with symbols not already on the strip
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal symbol pool that serves multiple functions. The same symbol pool is used for initial symbol selection, replacement symbols, and synchronization symbols. The system includes a symbol replacement mechanism that can substitute any displayed symbol with any symbol from the pool, enabling flexible symbol replacement without requiring separate storage mechanisms for different symbol sets. This universal approach maximizes adaptability while minimizing structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses digital representation of symbols where each symbol is stored as data rather than physical objects. This allows the system to copy and reproduce any symbol instantly on the electronic display without physical manipulation. The digital copying mechanism enables rapid symbol replacement and synchronization operations, providing versatility without the mechanical complexity of physical symbol handling.
3Adaptability or versatility
If electronic symbol display machines dynamically replace symbols using RNG, then display flexibility is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service symbol generation system where the processor automatically generates symbol arrangements using a random number generator (RNG). The system includes predetermined patterns stored in memory that guide symbol selection and replacement without requiring external intervention. The RNG and pattern-matching algorithms operate autonomously to create dynamic symbol arrangements, providing flexibility while keeping the control system manageable through automation of routine operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent pre-stores multiple predetermined symbol patterns in the system memory before operation. These patterns include various arrangements and combinations of symbols that can be quickly retrieved and displayed. By preparing these patterns in advance, the system reduces the computational burden during active play, allowing rapid symbol replacement and arrangement changes without complex real-time calculations, thus managing system complexity while maintaining dynamic flexibility.
4Ease of operation
If synchronized replacement symbols are selected before determining pattern replacement, then user anticipation is enhanced, but information leakage may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent displays the synchronized replacement symbol in a preview location before the final determination of whether it will replace the predetermined pattern. This preliminary display engages user anticipation and interest. The system includes a preview area separate from the main symbol display where the potential replacement symbol is shown. This allows users to see what symbol might replace the pattern without revealing whether the replacement will actually occur or what the final outcome will be, thus enhancing engagement while preventing information leakage.
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An embodiment may involve receiving, at a receiving component, an instruction; determining, by way of a random number generator (RNG), a set of symbols and a sync symbol; displaying, on a display component, the set of symbols in a two-dimensional array and the sync symbol in a preview space; and while there are pre-determined patterns of symbols in the two-dimensional array: replacing the pre-determined patterns of symbols in the two-dimensional array with vacant symbol positions; determining, by way of random selection by the RNG, whether replacement symbols to be placed in the vacant symbol positions are subject to synchronization, wherein the replacement symbols being subject to synchronization causes each of the vacant symbol positions to be filled with the sync symbol, and wherein the replacement symbols not being subject to synchronization causes each of the vacant symbol positions to be filled with further symbols determined by way of the RNG.