Gaming Display Assembly Light Segments Dealer Status
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming establishments face challenges in effectively displaying shoe history and dealer status, leading to player dissatisfaction due to confusing or unreadable displays, and difficulties in managing dealer schedules and gaming apparatus within the establishment.
Innovation Solution
An electronic control system that provides relevant information through a display assembly with light segments, allowing for individual illumination to present status information, dealer status, and game outcomes, enhancing visibility and management of gaming apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If shoe history is displayed on traditional screens, then information is provided to players, but the display becomes confusing and difficult to read
Solution Approach 1:
The display system is segmented into multiple independent light segments arranged in patterns around the gaming table. Each light segment can be individually controlled to represent different aspects of shoe history, dividing the information display into manageable visual units that are easier to interpret than a continuous text display.
Solution Approach 2:
Different colors of light segments are used to represent different types of information in the shoe history. This color-coding system allows players to quickly distinguish between various card outcomes and patterns without needing to read detailed text, making the information both comprehensive and easily readable.
2Loss of information
If dealer status is displayed on traditional screens, then player information is provided, but visibility is insufficient for all players
Solution Approach 1:
The display system transitions from a two-dimensional screen display to a three-dimensional arrangement of light segments around the gaming table. This spatial distribution allows information to be visible from multiple angles and distances, ensuring all players can see dealer status information regardless of their position at the table.
Solution Approach 2:
Different colors indicate different dealer statuses (e.g., active, on break, returning), providing immediate visual recognition that is visible across the entire gaming area. This color-based status indication system enhances visibility and understanding for all players simultaneously.
3Productivity
If manual monitoring of dealer schedules is used, then dealer management is performed, but operational efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors and displays dealer status information without requiring manual intervention. The light segments are controlled by a system that autonomously tracks dealer schedules, break times, and return times, eliminating the need for manual monitoring while maintaining accurate information display.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides real-time feedback about dealer status through the light segment display, allowing immediate awareness of dealer availability and schedule changes. This automated feedback mechanism eliminates delays associated with manual monitoring and improves overall operational efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system improves player engagement by providing clear and visible information, enhances dealer management, and streamlines the operation of gaming apparatus, reducing player loss and operational inefficiencies.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of light segments positioned within at least a portion of the central hollow region, the light segments arranged adjacent one another. The plurality of light segments can be configured to communicate with a controller to be individually controlled to be illuminated.
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AI summary
Embodiments disclosed herein concern messaging for gaming apparatus. Gaming apparatus that are operated by dealers can also be controlled, managed, monitored or enhanced by an electronic control system. Through such electronic control, gaming apparatus can be providing with relevant information for presentation at or proximate to the gaming apparatus. The electronic control system can present the relevant information on a display device as messages or notifications to dealers, managers and/or players. The electronic control system can also provide or facilitate monitoring of dealer status or actions and/or gaming apparatus status or events, such that the relevant information be presented can signal such status or actions.