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Gaming table having an inductive interface and/or a point optical encoder

a point optical encoder and gaming table technology, applied in the field of table gaming, can solve the problems of increasing the time and thus the cost, changing the table felt or re-configuring the table, and unable to play the gaming table,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-01
BALLY GAMING INC
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Dealing with these numerous connections increases the time, and thus the cost, to change a table felt or re-configure the table.
The casinos do now want to have to turn patrons away due to lack of space, perceived crowded conditions, and / or unavailability of a preferred table.
As described above, automating a gaming table often requires the interaction among a number of devices, some of which may include sensitive and fragile optical equipment.
If the card shoe reader becomes damaged or inoperative, it may be time consuming to remove and replace the card shoe reader, during which time the gaming table will not be available for play.

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[0031] In the following description, certain specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments of the invention. However, one skilled in the art will understand that the invention may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures associated with computers, computer networks, communications interfaces, power interfaces, power sources, power converters, power supplies and / or optical readers have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the description.

[0032] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is as “including, but not limited to.”

[0033] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described ...

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Abstract

A gaming table includes an inductive interface and / or a point optical encoder. The inductive interface is located beneath a playing surface of the gaming table and electromagnetically communicates with devices on the gaming table, such as a card shoe. The inductive interface generates an electromagnetic field between the source and the device without these items being in physical contact. Both electrical power and data are transferable through the electromagnetic field. Both the inductive interface and the devices are programmable. The point optical encoder can be in electromagnetic communication with the inductive interface and operate to optically read cards, successively, as the cards are individually removed from the card shoe. The inductive interface generates an electromagnetic field between the source and the device without these items being in physical contact. Both electrical power and data are transferable through the electromagnetic field. Both the inductive interface and the devices are programmable.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 713,272 filed Aug. 31, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This description generally relates to the field of table gaming, and more particularly to devices for automating the play and / or monitoring of activities associated with table games, card games in particular. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Gaming tables come in three main forms, card tables, craps tables, and roulette tables. Card tables are the most prominent on most casino floors. Games like blackjack, pai gow, baccarat, and poker are all played on card tables. The dealer is usually on one side of the table while the players form a half circle around the table. [0006] Craps tables are typically shaped as a tub. Craps tables have a place for two dealers and a box area for a dice-throwing participant to stand or sit at on...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F3/08
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3293G07F17/322
Inventor SOLTYS, RICHARD
Owner BALLY GAMING INC
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