# US 2013/0157751 A1 · Gaming devices and gaming systems with multiple display device arrangement > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2013/0157751 A1 - Document ID: US20130157751A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/683,353 - Filed: 2012-11-21 - Published: 2013-06-20 - Earliest claimed: 2011-12-15 - Assignees: WMS Gaming Inc. - Inventors: Timothy C. Loose; Paul M. Lesley; Christopher W. Chudek - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130157751A1 ## CPC - G07F 17/3211: {Display means} - G07F: COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS (coin sorting G07D3/00; coin testing G07D5/00; {handling coins or paper currencies apart from payment activated apparatus G07D; payment architectures, schemes or protocols G06Q20/00}) ## Abstract Gaming systems, gaming terminals, and multi-display arrangements for a wagering game terminal are presented herein. A gaming system for conducting a wagering game is disclosed which includes at least one input device, at least one processor, first and second electronic display devices, and an electronic display-transition device. The first and second electronic display devices are mounted in side-by-side, non-coplanar relationship and spaced a gap apart from each other. Each of the display devices is configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game. The electronic display-transition device extends across the gap from the first electronic display device to the second electronic display device. The electronic display-transition device is also configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game. The electronic display-transition device can have a curvilinear cross-sectional profile and/or a flexible display screen. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A gaming system for conducting a wagering game, the gaming system comprising: at least one input device; at least one processor; first and second electronic display devices mounted in side-by-side non-coplanar relationship and spaced a gap apart from each other, the first and second electronic display devices each being configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game; and an electronic display-transition device extending across the gap from the first electronic display device to the second electronic display device, the electronic display-transition device being configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the electronic display-transition device has a curvilinear cross-sectional profile. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the electronic display-transition device includes a flexible display screen. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the first and second display devices respectively include first and second video display screens, the electronic display-transition device extending from the first video display screen to the second video display screen. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The gaming system of claim 4, wherein the electronic display-transition device covers at least a portion of each of the first and second video display screens. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The gaming system of claim 4, wherein an outer surface of the electronic display-transition device is substantially flush with an outer surface of each of the first and second video display screens. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The gaming system of claim 4, wherein the first video display screen has a first length and the second video display screen has a second length, the electronic display-transition device having a third length at least approximately equal to the first and second lengths of the first and second video display screens. ### Claim 8 (depends on 4) The gaming system of claim 4, wherein the electronic display-transition device includes a third video display screen, the first, second and third video display screens all having approximately the same display resolution. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the electronic display-transition device includes an elongated sheet of optical fibers extending between the first and second electronic display devices. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The gaming system of claim 9, wherein the elongated sheet of optical fibers includes a plurality of individual optical fibers with a first end thereof being bundled together to form a tail in optical communication with a light source, and a second end thereof being juxtaposed and connected together to form a curvilinear sheet. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the electronic display-transition device includes a plurality of individual optical fibers each being in optical communication with a respective one of a plurality of light sources. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the first and second electronic display devices are movably mounted with respect to each other, and wherein the electronic display-transition device is sufficiently flexible to bend with the first and second electronic display devices when moved. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the at least one processor includes a display controller operatively connected with and configured to control the first and second electronic display devices and the electronic display-transition device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the electronic display-transition device has a thickness of approximately ⅛ inch or less. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The gaming system of claim 1, wherein the first and second electronic display devices and the electronic display-transition device are cooperatively configured to appear to a player as a single, elongated display screen. ### Claim 16 A gaming system comprising: at least one input device configured to receive an indication of a wager to play a wagering game; at least one processor; at least one memory device storing instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the gaming system to execute a wagering game; a first electronic display device with a first video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the executed wagering game; a second electronic display device with a second video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the executed wagering game, the first and second electronic display devices being mounted in side-by-side non-coplanar relationship and spaced a gap apart from each other; and an electronic display-transition device extending across the gap from the first electronic display device to the second electronic display device, the electronic display-transition device having a curvilinear display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game and visually connect the first and second video display screens. ### Claim 17 A gaming terminal for playing a wagering game, the gaming terminal comprising: a cabinet; a wager input device configured to receive an indication of a wager to play the wagering game; a player input device configured to receive a player input related to play of the wagering game; a first electronic display device mounted to the cabinet at a first location, the first electronic display device having a first video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game; a second electronic display device mounted to the cabinet at a second location and at an oblique angle to and spaced a gap apart from the first electronic display device, the second electronic display device having a second video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game; and an electronic display-transition device covering and extending across the gap from the first electronic display device to the second electronic display device, the electronic display-transition device having a curvilinear third video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The gaming terminal of claim 17, wherein the electronic display-transition device covers at least a portion of each of the first and second video display screens. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The gaming terminal of claim 17, wherein an outer surface of the third video display screen of the electronic display-transition device is substantially flush with an outer surface of each of the first and second video display screens. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The gaming terminal of claim 17, wherein the third video display screen of the electronic display-transition device is flexible. ### Claim 21 (depends on 21) The gaming terminal of claim 21, wherein the first and second electronic display devices are movably mounted with respect to each other, and wherein the electronic display-transition device is sufficiently flexible to bend with the first and second electronic display devices when moved. ### Claim 22 (depends on 17) The gaming terminal of claim 17, wherein the first and second locations are vertically spaced relative to the cabinet. ### Claim 23 (depends on 17) The gaming terminal of claim 17, wherein the first and second electronic display devices and the electronic display-transition device all extend transversely with respect to the cabinet. ### Claim 24 (depends on 17) The gaming terminal of claim 17, wherein the first and second electronic display devices and the electronic display-transition device are cooperatively configured to appear to a player as a single, elongated display screen. ### Claim 25 A multi-display arrangement for a wagering game terminal with a cabinet, the multi-display arrangement comprising: a first electronic display device configured to mount to the cabinet at a first location, the first electronic display device having a first video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of a wagering game; a second electronic display device configured to mount to the cabinet in a generally vertical orientation at a second location and at an oblique angle to and vertically spaced a gap apart from the first electronic display device, the second electronic display device having a second video display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game; and an electronic display-transition device covering and extending across the gap between the first and second electronic display devices, the electronic display-transition device having a curvilinear display screen configured to dynamically display aspects of the wagering game.