Handheld Wagering Device Using Optical Position Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wagering game systems lack an efficient method for players to access and interact with various wagering game services across different machines and establishments, limiting the entertainment value and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A handheld device that uses sensors and cameras to determine its position and orientation relative to external devices, allowing users to aim and select services such as progressive games, community games, or establishment services by emitting and receiving signals, and recognizing objects through image data analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If players use traditional methods to access wagering game services, then the system is simple to operate, but the ease of access and entertainment value is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical interaction methods (physical buttons, screens, and direct device contact) with optical and sensor-based mechanisms. The handheld device uses cameras and sensors to detect external devices through optical signals, enabling contactless service access. This substitution improves ease of operation by allowing players to access services simply by pointing the device, while the underlying system complexity is managed through automated signal processing and recognition algorithms.
2Loss of time
If players manually navigate to access services across different machines, then the system remains simple, but the time required to switch between games increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring service access parameters and maintaining continuous detection readiness. The handheld device is pre-programmed with service identification algorithms and maintains constant optical detection capability. When a player points the device at a wagering machine, the system immediately recognizes the target device and automatically initiates service connection, eliminating the need for manual navigation and reducing switch-time between games.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the system provides comprehensive service options, then the entertainment value increases, but the device complexity and difficulty of detecting and measuring services increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handheld device is designed with universal multi-functionality, incorporating multiple sensors (cameras, optical detectors, proximity sensors) that can detect various service types through a common detection framework. The device can identify different wagering machines, progressive jackpots, community games, and establishment services using the same optical detection mechanism. This universal approach increases adaptability and service variety while managing detection complexity through a unified sensor system and standardized recognition algorithms.
Data Source
AI summary
A portable wagering game machine includes a signal receiver and motion sensors. The signal receiver receives signals from a signal emission device that are used to determine the position and orientation of the portable wagering game machine relative to a gaming establishment devices and locations. The position and orientation information may be used to determine a gaming establishment device or location aimed at by the portable wagering game machine. The portable wagering game machine may then access or interact with a service associated with the device or location, or interact with the device itself.