Gaming Enclosure Isolating Player Voice Inputs from Casino Noise
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming machines in casinos face challenges in effectively utilizing player voice inputs due to high noise levels from multiple sources, making it difficult to integrate sound-based game interactions without disturbing other players or being overwhelmed by ambient noise.
Innovation Solution
A gaming system featuring an electronic gaming machine housed within a multi-purpose, partially transparent isolating enclosure that blocks sound waves and includes a sound detecting device to determine decibel levels, allowing the game to respond differently based on player sound inputs, enhancing gameplay and player experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a gaming machine is placed in a casino environment with multiple gaming machines and people, then the gaming machine can be accessed by players, but the ambient noise level increases making it difficult to detect player voice inputs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the casino environment into separate acoustic zones by placing individual gaming machines within enclosed housings. Each housing creates a distinct acoustic compartment that isolates the player's voice input from the general ambient noise of the casino, while still allowing the player to access the machine normally.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing acts as an intermediary structure between the player and the ambient environment. It selectively manages sound waves, allowing the player to interact with the machine while blocking external noise from interfering with voice-activated controls.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the gaming machine uses sound detecting devices to detect player voice inputs, then sound-based game interactions can be implemented, but the machine may be disturbed by ambient noise and other players
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the acoustic environment through individual housings, the patent ensures that sound detecting devices only pick up sounds from within the enclosed space, significantly improving the reliability of voice input detection in a noisy casino setting.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing creates a localized acoustic environment with specific sound characteristics. Inside the housing, voice sounds are amplified relative to ambient noise, giving the sound detecting device a more favorable acoustic conditions for accurate recognition.
3Adaptability or versatility
If player voice inputs are used to control game play, then player engagement is enhanced, but other players may be disturbed by the sounds made during gameplay
Solution Approach 1:
The housing segments the sound outputs of individual players within each gaming machine enclosure. Sounds generated during gameplay (such as shouting, singing, or making game-related noises) are contained within the housing and do not propagate to other players in the casino.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the sound generation function from the public casino environment and places it within the private housing space. This separates the player's need to make loud sounds for game engagement from the broader casino environment, preventing disturbance to others.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If a housing is used to block sound waves, then player voice inputs can be isolated from ambient noise, but the housing may affect ventilation and communication systems
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: blocking sound waves, providing structural support, housing the gaming machine components, and serving as an integration point for ventilation and communication systems. This multi-functionality reduces overall system complexity despite the added sound blocking requirement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the sound blocking function with the existing housing structure of the gaming machine. Rather than adding a separate sound blocking component, the housing itself is designed to block sound waves, combining structural support and acoustic isolation into a single element.
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
The system enables more engaging sound-based game interactions by isolating player voice inputs from ambient noise, providing a quieter and more immersive gaming environment while minimizing disturbance to others, thus enhancing player engagement and satisfaction.
Implementation Method 1
The housing is configured to block sound waves from entering the interior space
Implementation Method 2
a sound detecting device supported by one of the housing of the isolating enclosure and the housing of the electronic gaming machine
Data Source
AI summary
A gaming system including an isolating partially see through sound blocking multi-function isolating enclosure and an electronic gaming machine positioned in the enclosure.