Abstract:
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a value input device for receiving a wager and at least one rotatable reel. The reel comprises a reel strip arranged about the periphery of a cage. The reel strip, buttons on the machine, a player tracking card, and/or a gaming machine credit ticket may each comprise alterable film for displaying a plurality of indicia, including images, text, and other information. The gaming machine further comprises a controller operative to alter the appearance of items displayed on the film.
Abstract:
A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable when executed on to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a vacuum fluorescent display assembly comprising at least one vacuum fluorescent display element.
Abstract:
A computerized wagering game system includes a gaming module comprising gaming code which is operable when executed on to conduct a wagering game on which monetary value can be wagered, and a wedge waveguide display assembly. In one embodiment, the wedge waveguide display assembly comprises a projector operable to project an image and a wedge waveguide assembly operable to reflect the projected image at least twice before the projected image becomes visible on an image screen region of the wedge waveguide display assembly.
Abstract:
An apparatus for lighting display objects in a gaming machine is described herein. In one embodiment, a gaming machine includes a display object to be viewed and a light source to emit light. The gaming machine also includes a light-guiding panel. The light-guiding panel includes an edge to receive the light from the light source and a surface through which the light is reflected. In one embodiment, the surface includes a window through which the display object can be viewed. In one embodiment, the light is substantially uniformly reflected through all but the window of the surface.
Abstract:
A lighting arrangement for a wagering game machine comprises a panel (38) including an edge and a lamp for transmitting light through at least a portion of the panel via the edge. The lamp is mounted to a bracket in proximity to the edge of the panel. The lamp and the bracket are free of physical connection to the panel such that the panel can be removed from the game machine without disconnecting the panel from the lamp or the bracket.
Abstract:
A coin queuing device for receiving coins of the same or mixed denominations and delivering the coins to a fixed feed station in single file, in a single layer, and with one edge of each coin positioned at a common reference location. The device comprises a rotatable disc with a resilient upper surface, a drive means for rotating the rotatable disc, coin feed means for feeding coins to the resilient upper surface of the rotatable disc, a coin containment wall extending around the outer periphery of the disc to prevent coins from flying off the disc when the disc is rotated, and a stationary head positioned over a portion of the rotatable disc for engaging the upper surfaces of coins carried beneath the stationary head by the rotatable disc. The stationary head includes a channel for receiving coins which are carried on the surface of the rotatable disc beneath the stationary head. At least a portion of the radially inner wall of the channel spirals outwardly relative to the center of rotation of the rotatable disc to engage the radially inner edges of all the coins that enter the channel. The inner wall extends to the outer periphery of the rotatable disc for discharging from the disc the coins which are advanced along the inner wall. This coin containment wall is interrupted in the region adjacent the inner wall to permit the discharge of coins from the rotatable disc. The upper surface of at least the exit end of the channel is positioned sufficiently close to the resilient upper surface of the rotatable disc to press coins of all denominations down into the resilient surface as the coins are being discharged from the disc.
Abstract:
A coin sorter having a rotatable disc, a drive motor for rotating the disc, a stationary sorting head having a lower surface parallel to the upper surface of the rotatable disc and spaced slightly therefrom, the lower surface of the sorting head forming a channel for receiving coins passing beneath the inner edge of the sorting head and guiding those coins as the coins are carried along the lower surface of the sorting head by the rotating disc. The channel has an inner wall which extends outwardly away from the center of rotation of the disc, and then returns inwardly toward the center of rotation for a short distance before terminating, an outer wall which is substantially parallel to the inner wall, and a middle wall between the inner and outer walls. The middle wall extends inwardly from the outer wall along at least a major portion of the outer wall which extends outwardly from the center of rotation of the disc, and then merges with that portion of the outer wall which returns inwardly toward the center of rotation.