ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE INCLUDING AN ILLUMINABLE NOTIFICATION MECHANISM

Abstract: an electronic gaming machine may include an illuminable notification mechanism, which may be disposed on a rear surface of the electronic gaming machine in a position or location that makes the notification mechanism visible to a casino operator. the notification mechanism may include a display, such as, for example, a display that includes at least one tri-color light emitting diode (led). the display of the notification mechanism may be selectively illuminated in a variety of lighting configurations based, for example, upon gameplay activity of a player of the gaming machine. for instance, in some embodiments, the notification mechanism may be selectively illuminated in any of an inactive lighting configuration, an active lighting configuration, or a privileged lighting configuration. in the privileged lighting configuration, the notification mechanism may indicate that a player of the gaming machine is entitled to a complimentary item (e.g., a free or reduced-price item or service).

Inventor(s): Bruce Edward Urban, Gregory Paul Schwartz, Johan Fredrick Dawson, III

CPC Classification: G07F17/3216 (for games, toys, sports, or amusements)

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