Patent ID: 9607468
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: G07F

Claim:
1. A gaming machine comprising: a cabinet including a cabinet frame facing a player position in front of the gaming machine; at least one display device within the cabinet frame and configured to display a wagering game; at least one light source positioned above the display device and within the cabinet frame, the light source emitting direct light and indirect light towards the player position in front of the gaming machine, the indirect light reflecting off the display device prior to reaching the player position, the indirect light causing light glare towards the player position; and at least one directional transmissible layer placed at least in part over the light source, the transmissible layer having a plurality of directional light planes parallel to and offset from each other, the directional light planes being horizontally aligned with the display device to prevent at least some of the indirect light from reflecting off the display device.