Gaming Device Curved Display Lighting With Flexible LED Strips
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming device manufacturers face challenges in distinguishing their products with advanced display technologies while maintaining reasonable assembly costs, particularly with curved displays where mounting additional lighting, such as LED light strips, is difficult due to stiffness and alignment issues.
Innovation Solution
The use of flexible LED light strips that conform to the curved contour of gaming device displays, coupled with a diffuser to ensure uniform lighting, and electrical grounding to reduce noise interference, along with protective measures against static discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If rigid LED light strips are used for mounting on curved displays, then lighting function is achieved, but alignment and mounting difficulty increase due to stiffness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies flexible LED light strips that can conform to curved display surfaces. The flexible substrate allows the LED strip to bend and align with curved contours without requiring complex mounting mechanisms, thereby achieving the lighting function while significantly reducing mounting difficulty and improving ease of manufacture.
2Illumination intensity
If additional lighting components are added to curved displays, then visual appeal is enhanced, but assembly complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the LED light strip, diffuser, and mounting structure into an integrated assembly. The flexible LED strip is mounted directly onto the curved display surface with the diffuser positioned to follow the same contour, merging multiple components into a unified structure that enhances visual appeal while reducing assembly complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes curved contours for both the display and the LED light strip mounting. By designing the LED strip and diffuser to follow the curved contour of the display, the system achieves aesthetic enhancement while simplifying the mounting process, as the curved design naturally guides component placement and alignment.
3Reliability
If electrical contacts are exposed for LED strip connection, then electrical connection is achieved, but static discharge damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary protective measures by providing electrical shielding and static discharge protection for the LED light strip connections. Conductive shields or protective coatings are applied to electrical contacts before exposure, preemptively neutralizing static charge buildup and preventing discharge damage, thereby maintaining reliable electrical connections while eliminating the harmful effect.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the visual appeal of gaming devices by providing forward-facing lighting effects that increase player engagement, while ensuring reliable operation and durability in harsh casino environments.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible light-emitting diode light strip attached to the curved contour portion of the display frame
Implementation Method 2
a diffuser coupled to the display frame and positioned to allow light transmitted from the light-emitting diode light strip to be transmitted through the diffuser
Implementation Method 3
electrical grounding to reduce noise interference
Implementation Method 4
one of a sealant sealing the plurality of electrical contacts and the electrical terminals to prevent static discharge, or a cover positioned substantially on or around the plurality of electrical contacts and the electrical terminals to prevent static discharge
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AI summary
Gaming devices, gaming systems, gaming device display systems and methods for providing enhanced lighting features in gaming devices and systems are provided. In one example, a front or player-facing flexible LED light strip is positioned to follow a curved contour portion of a video display device. A diffuser may be positioned to cover the flexible LED light strip. The flexible LED light strip may be positioned on a display frame attached to the video display device and the display frame may include a curved contour portion that conforms to the curved contour portion of the display device.