Gaming Machine Candle Display Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional gaming machine candles require a separate lighting fixture mounted at the top of the cabinet, which is costly and aesthetically unpleasing, and do not facilitate advanced accent lighting effects.
Innovation Solution
A display device-integrated candle system that incorporates candle light-emitting elements, such as LEDs or video display monitor pixels, controlled by a candle control system to provide desired lighting functions without the need for a separate fixture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate lighting fixture is mounted at the top of the gaming machine cabinet, then the candle functions can be provided, but the cost increases and the aesthetic appeal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the candle lighting function with the existing display device by integrating light-emitting elements (LEDs or pixels) directly into the display device structure. The display device front surface serves dual purposes: displaying game information and providing candle lighting effects. This eliminates the need for a separate lighting fixture mounted on the cabinet, reducing device complexity while maintaining candle function reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device is designed to perform multiple functions: it displays game-related graphics and information while simultaneously serving as the candle lighting source. The light-emitting elements in the display device are controlled to provide various candle functions (indicating denomination, signaling malfunctions, indicating special payouts) without requiring dedicated lighting hardware, thus achieving multi-functionality.
2Reliability
If a separate lighting fixture is used, then the candle functions are achieved, but advanced accent lighting effects cannot be facilitated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic lighting control by using individually controllable light-emitting elements (LEDs or pixels) within the display device. These elements can be dynamically adjusted in terms of color, brightness, and animation patterns to provide various accent lighting effects that enhance the gaming experience. The control system can create moving light patterns, color transitions, and synchronized effects that are not possible with traditional static candle fixtures.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device incorporates multi-color light-emitting elements capable of changing colors dynamically. Different colors can be used to indicate various game states, denominations, and events. The ability to change colors and create color gradients provides advanced accent lighting effects that enhance visual appeal and provide additional information feedback to players.
3Device complexity
If candle light-emitting elements are incorporated in the display device, then costs are reduced and aesthetic appeal improves, but the lighting intensity may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by positioning specific light-emitting elements in strategic locations within the display device to maximize visual impact. The elements are arranged to provide adequate illumination intensity for candle functions while maintaining aesthetic appeal. By concentrating lighting elements in key areas and using optical design techniques, the system achieves sufficient brightness for signaling purposes without requiring a separate high-intensity lighting fixture.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution eliminates the need for a separate lighting fixture, reduces costs, and enables more aesthetically pleasing and advanced accent lighting effects, while maintaining functional candle functions like indicating denominations and signaling malfunctions or special payouts.
Implementation Method 1
The candle light-emitting elements may comprise LEDs, particularly RGB LEDs
Data Source
AI summary
A gaming machine candle system includes a display device, a number of candle light-emitting elements, and a candle control system. The display device has a display device front surface and defines a display area aligned with at least a portion of the display device front surface. The candle light-emitting elements are located in an upper peripheral area of the display device and are configured to emit light through the display device front surface. The candle control system is operatively connected to control the candle light-emitting elements.