Method, apparatus and system for video tuning of a video switching device for a gaming machine

Abstract

A method, device and system are set forth for controlling a video switching device (VSD) configured to display video from multiple video streams at a video display. Where video signals are received which are unrecognized by the VSD a tuner is coupled to the VSD to control the same to extract video primitives adjust the configuration data so that the video stream will be properly displayed at the video display. In another embodiment the tuner may command the VSD to display a diagnostic dashboard for the gaming machine and its components and network connections.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for configuring the display of video signals at a gaming device having a master gaming controller configured to issue first video signals representing first content and having a first video characteristic and a source issuing second video signals representing a second content and a video switching device configured to receive said first and second signals and control said display to display said first and second content at said display, said method comprising:
 determining by the video switching device from the first video characteristics a first signal signature;   comparing by the video switching device said first signal signature to signatures stored in a data structure, said data structure including for each stored signature an adjustment to size said content to said display;   if said first signal signature is comparable to a signature stored in said data structure, applying by the video switching device said corresponding adjustment; and   if said first signal signature is not comparable to a signature in data structure, said video switching device controlling said display to display an image for adjusting said image to said display and storing said new adjustment in said data structure.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  comprising if said first signal signature is not comparable to a signature in said data structure, connecting a tuner to said video switching device and adjusting said image to said display with said tuner. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1  comprising if said first signal signature is not comparable to a signature in said data structure, said video switching device controlling said display to display an image for adjusting said image to said display and storing said adjustment in said data structure, said adjusting step including inputting the resolution of said display and controlling said video switching device to fit said content to said display. 
     
     
         4 . A method for configuring the display of video signals of a plurality of gaming devices connected to a communication system, each gaming device controlled to issue first video signals representing first content having a first video characteristic and a source issuing second video signals representing a second content and a video switching device configured to receive said first and second signals and control said display to display said first and second content at said display, said method comprising:
 determining by apparatus associated with the gaming device from the first video characteristics a first signal signature;   comparing by apparatus associated with the gaming device said first signal signature to signatures stored in a data structure, said data structure including for each stored signature adjustment data including data to adjust the display of said content to said display;   if said first signal signature is comparable to a signature adjustment data stored in said data structure, applying by the apparatus associated with the gaming device said corresponding adjustment;   if said first signal signature is not comparable to a signature in said data structure, controlling said display by the apparatus associated with the gaming machine to display an image for adjusting said image to said display and storing said new adjustment data in said data structure; and   communicating said new adjustment data from the apparatus associated with the gaming device over said system to at least one other gaming device.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  comprising if said first signal signature is not comparable to a signature in said data structure, connecting a tuner to said apparatus associated with the gaming device for adjusting said image to said display with said tuner.