Lighting system for gaming devices
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1. A reel device comprising:
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(B) an actuator attached to the chassis;
(C) a reel structure rotatably attached to the chassis, the reel structure comprising (a) a hub;
(b) a frame defining the periphery of the reel structure, the periphery of the reel structure comprising media adapted to display a symbol to a game player;
(D) a board attached to the chassis; and
(E) a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned on the board, wherein the plurality of light-emitting diodes is adapted to transmit light to at least a portion of the media.
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Abstract
A reel device for a gaming machine comprising a chassis configured to support the reel device and a reel structure attached to the chassis. The reel structure has a hub, a frame, and a spoke attached to the hub and the frame. The frame preferably defines the periphery of the reel structure. The periphery of the reel structure preferably has media adapted to display a symbol to a game player. The reel may further have a board attached to the chassis and a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned on the board, wherein the plurality of light-emitting diodes is adapted to transmit light to at least a portion of the media.
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51 Claims
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1. A reel device comprising:
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(A) a chassis;
(B) an actuator attached to the chassis;
(C) a reel structure rotatably attached to the chassis, the reel structure comprising (a) a hub;
(b) a frame defining the periphery of the reel structure, the periphery of the reel structure comprising media adapted to display a symbol to a game player;
(D) a board attached to the chassis; and
(E) a plurality of light-emitting diodes positioned on the board, wherein the plurality of light-emitting diodes is adapted to transmit light to at least a portion of the media. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for awarding prizes comprising, but not necessarily in the order shown:
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(A) providing a gaming device, the gaming device comprising at least a first mechanical spinning wheel, the first wheel rotatable about an axis, the first wheel comprising translucent media, a board mounted inside the first wheel, the board comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes;
(B) determining a game outcome;
(C) rotating the wheel, the wheel having a portion viewable by the player;
(D) illuminating at least a portion of the light emitting diodes;
(E) stopping the mechanical reel in accordance with the game outcome; and
(F) awarding a prize to the player if the game outcome is a winning event. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A gaming device having a backlit reel comprising:
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(A) a housing;
(B) a controller disposed within the housing, the controller controlling gaming components and determining a game outcome;
(C) at least one mechanical reel assembly the reel structure comprising (a) a substantially cylindrical reel having a circumference;
(b) media disposed about cylinder;
(c) a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed in the interior of the cylinder;
(D) a value acceptor coupled to the housing and in communication with the game controller;
(E) a player input device coupled to the housing and in communication with the controller, the player input device allowing a player to activate a game. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A device for displaying indicia to a game player comprising:
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(A) display means for displaying game indicia to a player;
(B) support means for holding the display means in a position viewable by a player, the support means being rotatable about an axis;
(C) frame means for holding the supports means, the support means being rotatably connected to the frame means;
(D) actuation means for rotating the support means;
(E) light emitting diode illumination means for display means, the illumination means positioned so as to illuminate the display means in a substantially backlit manner; and
(F) controller means for activating the actuation means and selectively illuminating the illuminating means to illuminate the display means. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A reel device comprising:
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(A) a rotatable reel;
(B) media attached to the rotatable reel;
(C) an actuator coupled to the reel, the actuator configured to rotate the reel;
(D) a controller, the controller in communication with the actuator and configured to cause the actuator to rotate the reel in accordance with a random game outcome; and
(E) at least one light in communication with the controller and adapted to transmit light on at least a portion of the media, wherein the transmission of light on the media at least partially conveys the random game outcome. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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