Abstract: A gaming device including a plurality of reel sets connected where at least one of the reel sets includes concentric reels having an inner reel and an outer reel. The inner reel includes a plurality of symbols and a plurality of symbol positions where at least two of the symbols are displayed by one of the symbol positions. The outer reel defines a plurality of different viewable areas where one of the outer reel is positionable to enable a player to view at least one of the symbols through a first viewable area and a different number of the symbols through a second viewable area. A processor causes the inner reel and the outer reel to move and provides any outcome to the player based on any symbols displayed by the first viewable area or the second viewable area when the first or second viewable area is indicated on the outer reel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating and controlling electronic signals in a gaming machine is disclosed. The provided apparatus and method include a gaming machine having a CPU or master gaming controller and a digital sound system. The digital sound system comprises one or more speakers, at least one memory unit storing data, a digital signal processor adapted to control and generate audio output, and a programmable logic device interposed between the master gaming controller and the digital signal processor, such that the digital signal processor is unable to communicate to the master gaming controller. The programmable logic device includes at least an address decoder and an event sequencer, with the event sequencer being able to convert instructions from the master gaming controller to instructions that can be executed by the digital signal processor.

Abstract: A process for assembling a cone speaker by the consecutive steps of (a) attaching a forward ring-shaped magnet plate to the small end of a truncated conical basket frame; (b) attaching a ring-shaped magnet concentrically to the forward magnet plate; (c) positioning voice coil by a shim within the central opening of the forward magnet plate; (d) affixing a flexible spider to the voice coil and to the basket; (e) affixing a solid speaker cone and its flexible skiver to the voice coil and to the basket; and affixing a cylindrical pole piece and rear plate assembly to the rear portion of the magnet with the pole piece extending into the inside of the voice coil and spaced apart therefrom by about 0.015 inch radially.