SLOT MACHINE WITH REEL-BASED PERSISTENCE-OF-VISION EFFECTS

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

Stephen Shaffer, Jr. of Las Vegas NV (US)

Joseph Masinter, Ii of Las Vegas NV (US)

SLOT MACHINE WITH REEL-BASED PERSISTENCE-OF-VISION EFFECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240290165 titled 'SLOT MACHINE WITH REEL-BASED PERSISTENCE-OF-VISION EFFECTS

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes a gaming device with a reel that spins in response to user input, featuring symbols and light-emitting elements for visual effects.

The gaming device includes a housing, a reel-spin initiation member, and a reel with symbols and light-emitting elements.
A controller is connected to the light-emitting elements to create animated visual effects while the reel spins.
The user can activate the reel-spin initiation member to start the spinning of the reel.

Key Features and Innovation:

Integration of light-emitting elements on the reel for enhanced visual effects.
Selective illumination of the light-emitting elements by the controller during reel rotation.
Interactive gaming experience with animated visual elements.

Potential Applications:

The technology can be applied in:

Casino gaming machines
Arcade games
Mobile gaming applications

Problems Solved:

This technology addresses:

Enhancing the visual appeal of gaming devices
Providing an interactive and engaging gaming experience

Benefits:

Improved user engagement
Enhanced visual effects
Differentiation in the gaming market

Commercial Applications:

Potential commercial uses include:

Casino gaming industry
Entertainment venues
Mobile gaming companies

Prior Art:

Readers can explore prior art related to gaming devices, reel-spin mechanisms, and visual effects in gaming technology.

Frequently Updated Research:

Stay updated on advancements in gaming technology, visual effects, and user interaction in gaming devices.

Questions about Gaming Device Technology:

1. How does the integration of light-emitting elements enhance the gaming experience? 2. What are the potential market implications of this innovative gaming device technology?

Original Abstract Submitted

a gaming device in accordance with some implementations includes a housing, a reel-spin initiation member, and a reel configured to spin in response to a user actuation of the reel-spin initiation member, the reel including a peripheral member having a plurality of symbols thereon and an array of light-emitting elements coupled to the reel. the gaming device also includes a controller coupled to the array of light-emitting elements and configured to selectively illuminate respective light-emitting elements of the array of light-emitting elements while the reel is rotating to produce an animated visual element.