System and method for synchronizing indicators associated with a plurality of gaming machines
US9710997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/175
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for synchronizing indicators of electronic gaming machines. The system providing a plurality of electronic gaming machines each having a control array and at least one electronic display operatively connected thereto, at least one lighting device operatively connected to the plurality of gaming machines and control circuitry, including a programmable processor, operatively connected to the lighting device. The lighting device having elements to present synchronized lighting effects at the plurality of gaming machines, the synchronized lighting effects including an attract mode and an emotive mode. The system registering a condition on at least one gaming machine and electrically transmitting a signal to the lighting device. The lighting device initiating a predetermined lighting effect at the plurality of machines in response to the registered condition.
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