Gaming machine with electro-magnetic interference shielding
A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a visual display and a panel. The panel is positioned in front of the display and reveals at least a portion of the display. The machine may include other externally visible devices for facilitating play of the gaming machine. Such devices may, for example, include a bill validator, a coin acceptor, a printer, a card reader, a card reader display, and/or a secondary display. Respective bezels may encompass the panel and such other devices. The panel and the bezels are coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.
1 . A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game, comprising:
a visual display; and
a panel mounted in front of the display and revealing at least a portion of the display, the panel being coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.
2 . The machine of claim 1 , wherein the panel is substantially transparent where the panel reveals the portion of the display.
3 . The machine of claim 1 , wherein the display includes an electromechanical, symbol-bearing reel.
4 . The machine of claim 1 , wherein the visual display is adapted to display the wagering game.
5 . The machine of claim 1 , wherein the panel provides shielding effectiveness of at least 7 dB.
6 . The machine of claim 1 , wherein the panel is comprised of glass.
7 . The machine of claim 1 , wherein the panel is coated with a film containing indium tin oxide.
8 . The machine of claim 1 , further including a bezel encompassing the panel, the bezel being coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.
9 . The machine of claim 1 , further including an externally visible device selected from a group consisting of a bill validator, a coin acceptor, a printer, a card reader, a card reader display, and a secondary display, the device being encompassed by a bezel coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.
10 . A panel for a gaming machine that conducts a wagering game, the panel being positioned in front of a visual display and revealing at least a portion of the display, the panel being coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.
11 . The panel of claim 10 , wherein the panel is substantially transparent where the panel reveals the portion of the display.
12 . The panel of claim 10 , wherein the panel provides shielding effectiveness of at least 7 dB.
13 . The panel of claim 10 , wherein the panel is comprised of glass.
14 . The panel of claim 10 , wherein the panel is coated with a film containing indium tin oxide.
15 . An assembly for a gaming machine that conducts a wagering game, the assembly comprising:
a panel positioned in front of a visual display of the machine and revealing at least a portion of the display; and
a bezel encompassing the panel, each of the panel and the bezel being coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.
16 . The assembly of claim 15 , wherein the panel is substantially transparent where the panel reveals the portion of the display.
17 . The assembly of claim 15 , wherein the panel provides shielding effectiveness of at least 7 dB.
18 . The assembly of claim 15 , wherein the panel is comprised of glass.
19 . The assembly of claim 15 , wherein the panel is coated with a film containing indium tin oxide.
20 . A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game, comprising:
an externally visible device for facilitating play of the gaming machine, the device being selected from a group consisting of a bill validator, a coin acceptor, a printer, a card reader, a card reader display, and a display; and
a bezel encompassing the device, the bezel being coated or impregnated with a conductive material to provide shielding from electromagnetic interference.