US 12,283,150 B2
Methods and devices for providing machine surface colors and animations based on trigger events
Kevin Higgins, Reno, NV (US); and Dwayne Nelson, Las Vegas, NV (US)
Assigned to IGT, Las Vegas, NV (US)
Filed by IGT, Las Vegas, NV (US)
Filed on Aug. 25, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/895,765.
Prior Publication US 2024/0071164 A1, Feb. 29, 2024
Int. Cl. G07F 17/32 (2006.01)
CPC G07F 17/3211 (2013.01) [G07F 17/3209 (2013.01); G07F 17/3216 (2013.01); G07F 17/3267 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A gaming device, comprising:
a frame comprising exterior surfaces of the gaming device;
a display device disposed at least partially in the frame, the display device comprising an outer periphery, wherein a viewing area of the display device is disposed inside the outer periphery;
an electronic-ink film attached to at least one surface of the exterior surfaces of the gaming device, the electronic-ink film arranged outside of the viewing area of the display device, wherein a state of the electronic-ink film defines an appearance of the exterior surfaces of the gaming device, wherein the electronic-ink film bends across two adjacent surfaces of the exterior surfaces of the gaming device, and wherein the two adjacent surfaces are arranged out of plane respective to one another;
a processor coupled to the display device and the electronic-ink film; and
a memory coupled with and readable by the processor and storing therein instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
render, via the display device, images associated with a game of the gaming device;
determine, based on an occurrence of a state-change triggering event, a change in the appearance of the exterior surfaces of the gaming device; and
send, based on the change in the appearance determined, a first voltage signal to the electronic-ink film, wherein the first voltage signal alters an electric charge of the electronic ink film at a first time that changes the state of the electronic-ink film from a first state comprising a first appearance to a second state comprising a second appearance, and wherein the second appearance is different from the first appearance causing the change in the appearance of the exterior surfaces of the gaming device.