Universal Gaming Controller Protocol Translation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of diverse electronic gaming devices in casinos is complicated due to the variety of models and types, leading to difficulties in replacing screens and maintaining spare parts, particularly with different video connectors, which hinders efficient communication between players and online systems.
Innovation Solution
A universal controller with multiple connectors (video, audio, touch screen, and data) that translates communication protocols, allowing for the replacement of input/output devices with different connector types and enabling seamless communication between gaming devices and online systems, including automatic detection and translation of signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a variety of different gaming devices with different connector types are used to meet player preferences, then player satisfaction is improved, but device complexity and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is designed with multiple types of video connectors (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, DVI) integrated into a single device, allowing it to universally connect to various gaming devices regardless of their specific connector type. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate controllers for different connector types, resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary between the gaming device and the online system, featuring protocol translation capabilities that convert between different communication protocols (HDMI CEC, DisplayPort MST, VGA, DVI). This intermediary function allows compatible communication across diverse devices without requiring each device to support all protocols, reducing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If screens with different connector types are used across gaming devices, then adaptability to various models is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates due to inability to replace screens
Solution Approach 1:
The controller universally supports multiple video connector types (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, DVI) through integrated connectors and protocol translation capabilities. This allows screens with different connector types to be connected to the same controller, enabling standardized replacement procedures where any screen can be connected to any controller regardless of the original connector type, thus improving ease of repair while maintaining adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller dynamically adapts its communication parameters through protocol translation, converting signals between different connector protocols (HDMI CEC, DisplayPort MST, VGA, DVI). This parameter transformation allows a standardized screen replacement process where the controller automatically adjusts to the new screen's connector type, enabling easy repair without requiring matching connector types.
3Device complexity
If existing interactive devices are shared between gaming processor and online system, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates due to switching and partitioning requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The controller serves as an intelligent intermediary that automatically manages signal routing between the gaming processor, online system, and display devices. It features automatic device detection and protocol translation capabilities, eliminating the need for manual switching or partitioning. The controller transparently handles communication between different systems, maintaining low device complexity while improving ease of operation through automated management.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller implements self-service functionality through automatic device detection, protocol identification, and signal routing. It autonomously configures itself when connected to gaming devices, screens, or online systems, eliminating the need for manual setup or switching operations. This self-configuration capability maintains minimal device complexity while significantly improving ease of operation.
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AI summary
A controller (100) for gaming devices comprises interfaces (109, 110) connectable to various devices of the gaming device, such as a gaming processor (103), at least one screen (101, 02), which is optionally configured as a touch screen, and a loud speaker (113). Each interface (109, 110) comprises a plurality of connectors selected from a video input connector, a video output connector, an audio input connector, an audio output connector, a touch screen signal input connector, a touch screen signal output connector, a command line connector and/or a data connector. The controller routes signals received at an input connector of a first interface (109, 110) to an output connector of a second interface (110, 09) being assigned to said signal. When necessary, the controller translates a communication protocol used by the signals received at the input connector of the first interface to a communication protocol used by the output connector of the second interface.