Personnel can then monitor the real-time state of any slot machine using these themes and can quickly identify occurences that require attention. When a user displays a theme, the system automatically retrieves the correct map version for that data period from the central server and displays it. This allows operators to accurately track floor geography changes and analyze them for impact. The system uses data periods to conduct time-change analysis for display and animation. The product loads the appropriate map for each period requested, allowing the user to watch for the impact and effect of configuration changes.
Users can step animation forward and backward, compressing time to reveal trends.
A user can also conduct interactive querying by clicking on one or more machines to find attributes. By using this method during analysis, the user can investigate a particular machine that is performing exceptionally well or poorly and surmise possible explanations. With permission from Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey, we can display and analyze real-world data. Figure 1 is a data theme for a section of the Trump Plaza Casino. This theme renders the number of games played for an entire year.