17956339. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING SYMBOLS IN ELECTRONIC GAMING simplified abstract (Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING SYMBOLS IN ELECTRONIC GAMING
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING SYMBOLS IN ELECTRONIC GAMING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING SYMBOLS IN ELECTRONIC GAMING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
David Marsh of Charlottesville VA (US)
Karl Roelofs of Charlottesville VA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING SYMBOLS IN ELECTRONIC GAMING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956339 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING SYMBOLS IN ELECTRONIC GAMING
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic gaming device that displays symbols, calculates output amounts, consolidates symbols, fills vacant positions with new symbols, and presents the final output amount.
- The device displays a variety of symbols on a screen.
- It consolidates specific symbols into a single symbol.
- It fills any empty symbol positions with new symbols.
- It calculates and presents different output amounts based on the symbols displayed.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various electronic gaming devices, online slot machines, and other interactive entertainment platforms.
Problems Solved
This technology streamlines the gaming experience by consolidating symbols and presenting output amounts in a visually appealing manner.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced user engagement, improved visual aesthetics, and potentially increased winnings for players.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing User Experience in Electronic Gaming Devices: The Future of Interactive Entertainment"
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of cascading symbols in online slot machines to create new winning combinations.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device determine which symbols to consolidate?
The patent application does not provide specific details on the criteria used to identify consolidating symbols.
What is the impact of consolidating symbols on the overall gameplay experience?
The application does not discuss how consolidating symbols may affect the player's chances of winning or the overall excitement of the game.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic gaming device including a display device, a memory device storing instructions, and a processor in communication with the display device and the memory device is described. The instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to cause display of a plurality of symbols, present an output amount, determine that the plurality of symbols includes a plurality of consolidating symbols, cause display of the plurality of consolidating symbols consolidating into a consolidated symbol, fill any vacant symbol positions with new symbols, determine a second output amount, and present the second output amount. The instructions also cause the processor to cause display of a third plurality of symbols, the third plurality of symbols and the consolidated symbol defining a fourth plurality of symbols, determine a third output amount based upon the fourth plurality of symbols, and present the third output amount.
