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Display device for gaming machine and gaming machine including the same

US8870651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2012
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3213
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A display device includes: a display screen configured to display an image for a game; a first sliding door in front of the display screen, the first sliding door driven by a motor to move along a first guide to open and close the display screen; a rotation axis configured to rotate based on variation of an opening area of the display screen due to movement of the first sliding door; a magnetic sensor configured to detect rotation of the rotation axis; and a controller configured determine position of the first sliding door based on a magnetic sensor signal from the magnetic sensor and to control the movement of the first sliding door based on the selected door control data.

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