Network Gaming Console with Live Rewards Server

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current networked gaming systems face challenges in efficiently managing gaming machines, changing games, and performing cash transactions, which are labor-intensive and require improved computer management to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A network-based gaming system that utilizes a player interface console connected to a game server and a computerized management system, allowing for the provision of network-based games, bonus games, and rewards through a Live Rewards Server, which manages bonus game content and player interactions, including play point accrual and cash transfers, using high-resolution graphics and touch-screen displays.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual management methods are used for gaming machines, then operational flexibility is maintained, but labor intensity increases and operational efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidlabor intensity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The gaming system performs self-management through automated computer management systems that handle game configuration, cash transactions, and operational tasks without requiring manual intervention, thereby reducing labor intensity while maintaining operational flexibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical operations for managing gaming machines are replaced with computerized automated systems that perform tasks such as game changing, cash handling, and machine reconfiguration, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing human labor requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If computer management systems are implemented to automate gaming machine management, then operational efficiency improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The computer management system is designed to perform multiple functions including game configuration, cash transaction management, machine monitoring, and player tracking through a single integrated platform, improving operational efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

A centralized computer management system acts as an intermediary between gaming machines, players, and operators, coordinating all management functions through a unified interface that simplifies operations while automating complex backend processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS7896735B2Player gaming console, gaming machine, networked gaming system and method
Publication Date: 2011.03.01 LNW GAMING INC
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AI summary

Games, networked gaming systems, gaming machines and methods are disclosed that provide various player-centric games and rewards to the casino patrons.