The first of two JCM Global products making their debut at G2E is the iVIZION bill validator, which the company says will forever change the way the gaming industry sees banknote validation. iVIZION’s ability to see better comes from its Contact Image Sensor (CIS) technology, combined with transparency and reflective sensors that scan 75 times more data points than competing products. The result is an acceptance rate of more than 99 percent on valid banknotes as well as diligent protection against counterfeits.

CIS captures 100 percent of the front and back image of a banknote or ticket, giving faster processing speed as well as the high acceptance rate. Quicker dispute resolution and validator operation comes from incorporating the Sentry 2.0 bezel, letting slot-floor personnel see any operational error or show customers the last banknote inserted without opening the machine. iVIZION is also designed with the widest banknote path entry, allowing quicker and easier banknote insertion.

Inside iVIZION is what JCM calls the best security combination in gaming: a combined optical and patented mechanical anti-stringing device that detects and prevents manipulation or mechanical cheating.

Each transaction is captured and stored on the RFID Intelligent Cash Box (ICB) for the most secure and robust data reconciliation possible. This unfiltered baseline data gives a redundant source that streamlines the reconciliation process. Additionally, the ICB gives extensive, detailed reporting to slot management, encrypted and Web-enabled for easy access.

64Mbit flash memory means iVIZION is prepared to accommodate future enhancements. Its sensor package is smart enough to self-calibrate, reducing maintenance and resulting in increased uptime and maintaining a high acceptance rate. Its cash box is compatible with all current supplier cabinets and was designed at the optimum size for gaming efficiency.

A component modular design means that when future enhancements are implemented, only the component affected will need to be replaced, not the entire bill validator. This results in greater design flexibility, reduced downtime and reduced cost of ownership. And the barcode reader can think both horizontally and vertically, so operators now have greater flexibility in designing promotional coupons that can be accepted at the slot machine.

iVIZION runs faster than any other bill validator because it has two high-speed processors, one of which is solely dedicated to banknote evaluation. Its sealed 85mm banknote path is the widest opening on any bill validator in gaming, providing easy banknote entry, and because it is sealed, the banknote path is resistant to dirt and liquids, again resulting in less downtime and high acceptance rates.

JCM’s patented removable stacker mechanism gives slot technicians easy access to critical components, resulting in greater uptime and an optimum data capture. iVIZION was created with a “blind mate” and “hot swap” design for ease of access, giving operators the ability to pull components without powering down the machine, again leading to greater earning uptime.

iVIZION is fully compatible with all gaming protocols and interfaces and delivers all the industry standards for easier OEM integration. It also deploys JPL, or JCM Private Line, for transmission of custom transaction-management application data and future enhancements.

iVIZION is the foundation of intelligent validation and was built to be future-proof. Because it offers both open and proprietary data protocols, the development roadmap includes implementation of Sentry 2.0 today, Managed Services tomorrow, and other operator and player enhancements in the future.

Next-gen bezel

As well as iVIZION, in JCM’s booth will be the new Sentry 2.0, the next generation bill-validator bezel. Bezels play a critical role in guiding and educating the player on a slot machine via iconic symbols, flashing lights and subtle reminders. Bezels also aid floor techs with self-diagnostics and can display the denomination of the last banknote played.

The Sentry 2.0 bezel brings that interactivity to a new level, using a high-resolution, high-contrast, two-colour LCD. The player-friendly interactive messaging is noticeable immediately, and, because it is controlled by the bill validator, absolutely no changes to the game software are necessary.

The bezel is customisable and easily programmable so an operator can display a wide range of messages – such as the property logo or a good luck message – all in bright graphics. When the bezel is in attract mode, it operates at full light intensity; when a player begins to play, it dims to create a more comfortable gaming experience.

The Sentry 2.0 is designed to accept banknotes and tickets up to 85mm wide, and incorporates multi-currency and multi-language support. The first release will support English, French, Spanish and simple Chinese, which can be displayed one at a time or in concert.

Using the new IR secure JCM key fob, the Sentry 2.0 helps to quickly settle customer disputes. Attendant messages are clearly displayed at the push of a button. Events such as the last banknote in are shown on the display, and information such as the denomination, the direction of insertion (face up or down), and the elapsed time since the last banknote was inserted are shown on the LCD for both player and attendant review.

JCM Global is in booth #1883 at G2E.

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