Gaming Machine Player Interface with Color-Coded Value Displays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional gaming machines lack interfaces that effectively present gaming results in a readily understandable and entertaining manner, often requiring players to refer to paytables to determine winnings.
Innovation Solution
A gaming machine player interface comprising a base display mechanism and a first modifier display mechanism, which are activated by player input to display graphic representations of base numerical values and modifying elements, allowing players to easily understand winning results through visual combinations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional reel-type gaming machines display results using numerical values and paytables, then the game operation is simple, but the player interface becomes complex and less entertaining
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes by displaying different colored graphic representations for different value ranges (e.g., green for lower values, yellow for medium values, red for higher values). This visual color-coding system allows players to quickly comprehend their winnings without needing to reference complex paytables, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining interface simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display interface into distinct visual components: base numerical value displays, modifier displays, and color-coded graphic representations. This segmentation organizes information into easily digestible visual units that players can quickly process, eliminating the need for complex paytable references and reducing perceived interface complexity.
2Loss of information
If gaming machines use traditional paytable interfaces, then the information presentation is complete, but the entertainment value decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances entertainment value by implementing dynamic color changes and visual effects in the graphic representations. Different colors and visual animations provide immediate visual feedback about winning amounts, creating a more engaging and entertaining experience while maintaining complete information presentation through the color-coded value indicators.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a visual dimension to information presentation by using graphic representations with different colors, sizes, and visual styles to represent different value ranges. This dimensional enhancement transforms flat numerical data into visually rich information that is both complete and entertaining, allowing players to quickly grasp results without consulting traditional paytables.
3Measurement precision
If gaming machines display detailed numerical results, then the information accuracy is high, but the visual engagement decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains result accuracy while enhancing visual engagement by using color-coded graphic representations that correspond to specific value ranges. Each color and graphic style accurately represents its corresponding numerical range, ensuring precision is not lost while dramatically improving visual appeal and player engagement through vibrant, dynamic visual displays.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent preserves measurement precision by maintaining the underlying numerical accuracy while presenting it through an enhanced visual dimension. The graphic representations use varying colors, sizes, and visual intensities to accurately encode numerical information, transforming precise numerical data into visually engaging displays that maintain factual accuracy while captivating player attention.
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AI summary
A gaming machine player interface includes a base display mechanism and a modifier display mechanism. The base display mechanism is operable in response to an activation input for displaying a base graphic representation selected from a base set of graphic representations including a number of base numerical values and a graphic representation of a base zero value. The modifier display mechanism is operable in response to the activation of the gaming machine for displaying a modifier graphic representation selected from a modifier set of graphic representations including a number of modifying elements and a non-modifying element. A winning result for the activation of the gaming machine includes a value defined by a selected base numerical value selected as the base graphic representation for the activation of the gaming machine as modified by a selected modification defined by the modifier graphic representation selected for the activation of the gaming machine.