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Gaming machine with a light guiding plate subjected to a light scattering process and having a light deflection pattern

  • US 8,241,121 B2
  • Filed: 01/31/2011
  • Issued: 08/14/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A gaming machine comprising:

  • a variable display device configured to display a plurality of symbol-bearing reels having symbols associated with a game outcome of a wagering game;

    a front display device disposed in front of the variable display device, the front display device including a liquid crystal panel and a light guiding layer, the light guiding layer being generally parallel to the liquid crystal panel and disposed between the liquid crystal panel and the variable display device, the light guiding layer including windows aligned with respective ones of the reels, the windows having respective inner end surfaces; and

    a light source positioned to emit light into the light guiding layer, the inner end surfaces being subjected to a light scattering treatment to scatter the incoming light onto at least the plurality of reels of the variable display device.

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