Modular Gaming Machine Cabinet for Secure Service Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wager-based gaming machines face challenges in ensuring fault tolerance, durability, ease of service, ergonomics, and cost-effectiveness while addressing issues such as tampering, heat resistance, and electrical shock, which are not adequately addressed by cabinets for non-wagering gaming devices.
Innovation Solution
The gaming machine cabinet incorporates features like an illumination diffuser, door closing mechanism, media printer mounting, convertible footrest, access panel, video display mounting, modular configuration, and cable management, enhancing durability, ergonomics, and security while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the gaming machine cabinet is designed with enhanced security and fault tolerance features, then reliability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cabinet is divided into multiple access-controlled compartments (first access-controlled area and second access-controlled area) that can be independently secured. This segmentation allows fault tolerance and security features to be implemented in modular sections, improving overall reliability while enabling phased manufacturing and reducing upfront costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The cabinet structure incorporates multiple functions including access control mechanisms, illumination systems, video display integration, and media printer mounting within a single integrated design. This multi-functionality improves reliability by consolidating critical features while potentially reducing manufacturing cost through unified production processes.
2Reliability
If the gaming machine cabinet incorporates multiple access-controlled areas, then security is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cabinet is divided into multiple access-controlled areas (first and second areas) with separate control mechanisms. This segmentation enhances security by creating distinct secure zones while managing complexity through modular design that allows each area to be independently configured and maintained.
Solution Approach 2:
An illumination diffuser is positioned between the illumination source and the exterior panel to mediate the light output. This intermediary element softens and distributes illumination across the cabinet exterior, improving security visibility while managing the complexity of lighting control through a passive optical element.
3Ease of operation
If the gaming machine cabinet includes integrated illumination and display features, then ergonomics is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system and video display are integrated into the cabinet structure with the illumination diffuser positioned to work in conjunction with the display elements. This merging of features improves ergonomics by providing coordinated lighting and visual output while potentially reducing manufacturing cost through integrated production processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The cabinet structure serves multiple functions including structural support, access control, illumination, and video display integration. This multi-functionality improves ergonomics by consolidating user-facing features into a unified interface while managing manufacturing complexity through standardized production methods.
4Duration of action of stationary object
If the gaming machine cabinet uses durable materials and construction, then durability is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cabinet employs composite construction combining exterior panels, interior panels, and structural support elements that work together to provide enhanced durability. This composite approach improves longevity through material synergies while managing manufacturing cost by using cost-effective material combinations and standardized production techniques.
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AI summary
Examples of the invention comprise a gaming machine, such as configured to present one or more wager-based games, a cabinet or housing for a gaming machine, and individual features of such a gaming machine or cabinet thereof, as well as combinations of such features, and methods of assembling, using and servicing a gaming machine and/or cabinet thereof.