US6579180B2
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Method and apparatus for monitoring casinos and gaming
Assignee: Walker Digital Table Systems LLC
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Filing: 2001-12-13
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Granted: 2003-06-17
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Expires: 2021-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A system automatically monitors playing and wagering of a game. A card deck reader automatically reads a symbol identifying a rank and suit from each card in a deck of cards. A chip tray reader automatically images the contents of a chip tray, to periodically determine the number and value of chips in the chip tray, and to compare the change in contents of the chip tray to the outcome of game play for verifying that the proper amounts have been paid out and collected. A table monitor automatically images the activity occurring at a gaming table. Periodic comparison of the images identify wagering, as well as the appearance, removal and position of cards and other game objects on the gaming table. The system automatically determines the outcome of games, including losses and takes.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Soltys
- 👤 Richard Huizinga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:44
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3241; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/06; G06Q10/063; G06Q10/0639; G07F17/3202; G07F17/3216; G07F17/322; G07F17/3225; G07F17/3232; G07F17/3237; G07F17/3244; G07F17/3251; A; A63; A63F; A63F9/00; A63F9/24; A63F2009/2401; A63F2009/2411; A63F2009/2419; A63F2009/242; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A wager monitoring system, comprising a computer programmed to monitor wagering on a gaming table by: determining a respective amount of each of a number of wagers on the gaming table; determining an outcome of the game play; automatically determining a respective amount of a number of payouts and takes based on the determined waters and the determined outcome of the game play; and a chip tray imager having a field-of-view encompassing at least a portion of a chip tray and coupled to provide chip tray information to the computer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A wager monitoring system, comprising a computer programmed to monitor wagering on a gaming table by: determining a respective amount of each of a number of wagers on the gaming table; determining an outcome of the game play; automatically determining a respective amount of a number of payouts and takes based on the determined waters and the determined outcome of the game play; and a chip tray imager having a field-of-view encompassing at least a portion of a chip tray and coupled to provide chip tray information to the computer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A wager monitoring system, comprising a computer programmed to monitor wagering on a gaming table by: determining a respective amount of each of a number of wagers on the gaming table; determining an outcome of the game play; automatically determining a respective amount of a number of payouts and takes based on the determined waters and the determined outcome of the game play; and a card deck reader coupled to provide card deck sequence information to the computer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
78 words
A wager monitoring system, comprising a computer programmed to monitor wagering on a gaming table by: determining a respective amount of each of a number of wagers on the gaming table; determining an outcome of the game play; automatically determining a respective amount of a number of payouts and takes based on the determined waters and the determined outcome of the game play; and a card deck reader coupled to provide card deck sequence information to the computer.
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