Safe electronic boot for casino

Abstract

A casino security electronic boot (100) for storing a plurality of game cards that are pulled out one by one for a game is provided with: a storage part (10) for storing a plurality of stacked game cards; and an opening part (20) for exposing the most front game card among the plurality of game cards stored in the storage part (10). The bottom surface (11) of the accommodating part (10) is inclined downwards towards the opening part (20), and the bottom surface (11) of the accommodating part (10) is inclined downwards towards the opening part (20), so that the game cards at the most front end can be pulled out of the opening part (20), and the game cards at the most tail end can be pushed and pressed towards the opening part (20) through the hammer body (40). The hammer body (40) can move towards the opening part (20) along the bottom surface (11) of the storage part (10) in a state that the game card at the tail end is pushed and pressed towards the opening part (20) in response to the game card at the tail end moving towards the opening part (20) along with the game card at the tail end being sequentially pulled out. The storage part (10) is provided with a structure of which the upper surface and at least one side surface are open, and a plurality of game cards can be loaded into the storage part (10) through the open part.

Description

[0001] Cross-references of related applications

[0002] In this application, the interests of patent application No. 2022-110486 filed in Japan on July 8, 2022, patent application No. 2022-132265 filed in Japan on August 23, 2022, and patent application No. 2023-086884 filed in Japan on May 26, 2023 are claimed, and the contents of which are incorporated into this application by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a safety electronic shoe for use in a casino for storing a plurality of game cards that are drawn out one by one for playing a game. Background Art

[0004] In a casino, a game using game cards is played on a gaming table. The game cards used for the game are stored in a dealer shoe on the gaming table. The dealer shoe can store, for example, eight decks of game cards. The dealer can play the game by drawing game cards one by one from the dealer shoe.

[0005] If the game cards stored in the dealing shoe are used up as the game progresses, the dealer loads new game cards into the dealing shoe. Specifically, when loading the game cards into the dealing shoe, the dealer inserts a stop card slightly in front of the end of the loaded game cards. If the stop card is drawn as the game progresses, the dealer leaves the remaining game cards in the dealing shoe and directly interrupts the next game, then removes the remaining game cards from the dealing shoe and loads new game cards.

[0006] The game cards loaded into the card shoe are packaged in a pre-shuffled state. When new game cards are loaded into the card shoe, the card package needs to be opened, and then a plurality of (e.g., 8 decks) of shuffled game cards are taken out and stored in the card shoe. Summary of the invention

[0007] Since the game cards stored in the dealing shoe are used in the games in the casino, the details and arrangement order of the game cards stored in the dealing shoe cannot be known by anyone. That is, the dealing shoe for the casino requires high security. In particular, when a plurality of game cards are taken out after opening the card pack and loaded into the dealing shoe, the details of the game cards need to be kept from being known by the players or the dealer.

[0008] In addition, the game must be interrupted during the loading of new game cards into the dealing shoe. If the interruption time is long, the game participants will feel bored and the turnover of the casino will also decrease. Therefore, it is expected that the loading of game cards into the dealing shoe can be carried out smoothly.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a safe electronic shoe for casinos that can ensure safety and smoothly load game cards.

[0010] A casino safety electronic boot according to one embodiment of the present invention is a casino safety electronic boot for storing a plurality of game cards that are drawn out one by one for playing a game, and comprises: a storage portion for storing a plurality of stacked game cards; an opening portion for exposing a leading end game card among the plurality of game cards stored in the storage portion; a drawing guide portion for guiding the leading end game card to be drawn out from the opening portion; and a hammer for pressing a last end game card among the plurality of game cards toward the opening portion, wherein the bottom surface of the storage portion is inclined downward toward the opening portion, the hammer being configured to move toward the opening portion along the bottom surface of the storage portion in response to the last end game card moving toward the opening portion as the leading end game card is sequentially drawn out, and in a state where the last end game card is pushed toward the opening portion, the storage portion has a structure with an upper surface and at least one side surface open, and the plurality of game cards can be loaded into the storage portion through the open portion.

[0011] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the storage portion may include a stopper at a position corresponding to a lower portion of the open side surface of the plurality of game cards, the stopper restricting lateral movement of the plurality of game cards.

[0012] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the plurality of game cards can be stored in the storage portion with their backs facing the opening, and the hammer can abut against the front of the last game card to prevent the front of the last game card from being seen.

[0013] The casino safety electronic boots may further include a side cover that is movable between a covering position that covers the open side surface of the storage section and an opening position that opens the open side surface of the storage section.

[0014] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the side cover may be rotatably movable between the covering position and the opening position.

[0015] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the side cover may be movable in parallel between the covering position and the opening position.

[0016] The above-mentioned safety electronic boots for use in entertainment venues may also include a side cover, which can move between a covering position covering the open side of the storage section and an opening position opening the open side of the storage section. When the side cover is in the covering position, the surface of the side cover opposite to the side may be located further outside than the surface of the stopper opposite to the side.

[0017] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the side surface may be a side surface located on the right side when facing the direction of withdrawal.

[0018] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the extraction guide may be detachable.

[0019] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the extraction guide may include a metal member for pressing the game cards to be extracted to prevent two game cards from being extracted at the same time.

[0020] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the storage portion may include an upper surface cover movable between a covering position covering the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards and an opening position opening the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards.

[0021] In the above-mentioned casino safety electronic boots, the storage portion may include a holding mechanism that holds the hammer at a rear position of the storage portion so that the plurality of game cards can be loaded into the storage portion.

[0022] The casino safety electronic boots may further include an upper surface cover that can be fixed at a covering position covering the upper surface of the storage portion, and the holding mechanism may release the holding of the hammer in response to the upper surface cover moving to the covering position.

[0023] The above-mentioned safety electronic boots for use in entertainment venues may also include a side cover, which can be moved between a covering position covering the open side of the storage section and an opening position opening the open side of the storage section, and the side cover can be positioned at the covering position of the side cover, thereby fixing the upper surface cover at the covering position of the upper surface cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a side view of the electronic boot according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is a top view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is a front view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a state where a plurality of game cards are loaded into an electronic boot according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 1 is a diagram showing the structure of a hammer according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 8 is a side view of the electronic boot according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Fig. 9 is a top view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.10 is along Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view of the AA line;

[0034] Fig.11 It is a figure which shows the details of the extraction guide part of the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.12 is a diagram showing an example of a game card according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Fig.13 It is a diagram showing the function of the restriction lever according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig.14 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.15 is a top view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Fig.16 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Fig.17 is a perspective view of an upper surface cover according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Fig.18 is a perspective view showing the relationship between the upper surface cover and the hammer body according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Fig.19 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Fig. 20A A diagram for explaining the function of the pressing protrusion according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Fig. 20B A diagram for explaining the function of the pressing protrusion according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Fig.21 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing an enlarged front portion of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Fig.23A It is a figure for explaining the effect|action of the reverse stopper of the 2nd embodiment of this invention;

[0048] Fig. 23B It is a figure for explaining the effect|action of the reverse stopper of the 2nd embodiment of this invention;

[0049] Fig.24A is a diagram for explaining reverse movement in a conventional electronic boot;

[0050] Fig. 24B is a diagram for explaining reverse movement in a conventional electronic boot;

[0051] Fig.25 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Fig.26 is a top view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Fig. 27 is a right side view of the electronic shoe according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Fig.28 is a left side view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Fig.29 is a front view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Fig.30 is a bottom view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0057] Fig.31 is a rear view of the electronic shoe according to the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0058] Fig.32 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention with the upper surface cover removed;

[0059] Fig.33 is a diagram showing a display example of a result display according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0060] Fig.34 is a perspective view showing details of a withdrawal guide portion according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0061] Fig.35 is a perspective view of a restricting portion according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0062] Fig.36 is a perspective view of an upper surface cover according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0063] Fig.37 It is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] The electronic boot according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below. In this embodiment, a casino safety electronic boot (hereinafter referred to as "electronic boot") for storing a plurality of game cards drawn one by one by a dealer for playing a game on a gaming table in a casino is described. This electronic boot is used on a gaming table in a casino. The game may be, for example, a card game, and in this embodiment, the electronic boot used for the card game is described.

[0065] (First Embodiment)

[0066] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a top view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 This is a front view of the electronic boot of the first embodiment of the present invention. The electronic boot 100 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape as a whole. The electronic boot 100 stores a plurality of game cards in such a way that the short sides thereof are parallel to the long sides of the game cards. The game cards are drawn out of the electronic boot 100 one by one from the front end of the electronic boot 100 by the draw operation of the dealer.

[0067] The electronic shoe 100 includes a storage portion 10, an opening 20, a draw-out guide 30, a hammer 40, and a main body 50. The lower half and rear portion of the electronic shoe 100 form the main body 50. The storage portion 10 is formed by continuously extending forward from the rear end portion of the main body 50. The storage portion 10 stores a plurality of stacked game cards. As described above, the stacked plurality of game cards are stored in the storage portion 10 in a horizontal manner. The long sides of the game cards are supported on the bottom surface of the storage portion 10. In addition, the game cards are stored in the storage portion 10 in a manner that the backs of the game cards face forward.

[0068] The bottom surface 11 of the storage section 10 is inclined in a downward direction toward the opening 20. The storage section 10 has an open structure on the upper surface and the left side (i.e., the right side when facing the direction in which the game cards are drawn). That is, the right side of the storage section 10 has a side wall 12 of a height corresponding to the height of the stored game cards (the length of the short side of the game cards). A side wall 14 of a relatively low height is also erected from the bottom surface 11 on the left side, and the side wall 14 is formed at a portion close to the opening 20 to a height corresponding to the height of the stored game cards.

[0069] The lower portion of the side wall 14 is a side opening portion on the left side, and an upper surface opening portion is formed which is continuous with the side opening portion and opens the storage portion 10 upward. A plurality of game cards can be loaded into the storage portion 10 through the side opening portion and the upper surface opening portion.

[0070] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing a state where a plurality of game cards are loaded into the electronic boot of the first embodiment of the present invention. The plurality of game cards are shuffled in advance and stored in a card pack P. The card pack P is sealed and is opened by the dealer when the electronic boot 100 is loaded. Figure 5 The card pack P shown has its upper half, which corresponds to a plurality of game cards, removed, leaving only the lower half to accommodate the plurality of game cards.

[0071] like Figure 5 As shown, the dealer inserts a plurality of game cards stored in only half of the card pack P into the storage portion 10 from the side opening and the upper surface opening. At this time, after the dealer puts the card pack P containing the game cards in the side opening and fixes it, the dealer pulls out the card pack P and neatly stores the plurality of game cards in the storage portion 10 by pressing against the side wall 12 inside the storage portion 10.

[0072] The side wall 14 with a relatively low height is formed at a position below the plurality of game cards relative to the side opening portion, and functions as a stopper to limit the lateral movement of the plurality of stored game cards. Thus, even when the side cover 13 is opened, the game cards are neatly stored in the storage portion 10, and the game cards do not move left and right or up and down, and the game cards do not fly out of the storage portion 10. Furthermore, as described later, the hammer 40 pushes the last game card toward the opening 20, so that the game cards move sequentially in the front-to-back direction as they are sequentially pulled out from the front end, and thus do not fly out of the storage portion 10.

[0073] The storage portion 10 is provided with a side cover 13 having an axis on the outside of a side wall 14 formed low. The side cover 13 rotates around the axis to rotate between a covering position and an open position. When in the covering position, the side cover 13 is in an upright position, and the side opening is closed to cover the stored game cards. When in the open position, the side cover 13 is in a position further rotated than the horizontal position, and the side opening is opened.

[0074] The opening 20 exposes the leading game card among the plurality of game cards stored in the storage portion 10 to the outside. The opening 20 is formed in an arch shape and exposes the central portion of the back of the game card. The dealer pushes the exposed portion downward while sliding it, thereby being able to pull the leading game card out onto the gaming table with its back facing upward.

[0075] The opening 20 is formed with a curtain 21 to cover the back of the frontmost game card exposed from the opening 20. The curtain 21 is composed of a plurality of flexible thin linear members, and is separated into left and right at the center. The linear members are arranged to be inclined in the drawing direction from left and right toward the center and from the base toward the front end. The dealer can apply force to the game card near the left and right separation of the linear members to draw out the game card.

[0076] The extraction guide 30 guides the leading end of the game card to be extracted from the opening 20. Specifically, the extraction guide 30 includes: an inclined portion 32, which is inclined so as to be connected from the opening 20 to the upper surface of the gaming table; and a limiting portion 31, which limits the upward and sideward movement of the extracted game card, thereby guiding the game card to move in the extraction direction. The game card is extracted while being guided by the extraction guide 30, and the front side with the card value and suit printed thereon is extracted onto the gaming table in a downward state. Fine embossing is applied to the inclined portion 32, thereby making the front side of the game card easy to slide.

[0077] Figure 62 is a diagram showing the structure of a hammer body according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The hammer body 40 is used to push the last game card among a plurality of game cards toward the opening 20. The hammer body 40 has a roller 41 having a lateral axis. The lower end of the roller 41 protrudes slightly from the bottom surface of the hammer body 40. Thus, by rotating the roller 41, the hammer body 40 can move in the front-rear direction.

[0078] The lateral width of the hammer 40 corresponds to the lateral width of the storage section 10. In addition, the hammer 40 has an inclined surface 42 at its front. As described above, the game cards are stored in the storage section 10 with their backs facing the opening 20, so the front of the last game card abuts against the inclined surface 42 of the hammer 40.

[0079] The hammer 40 can move forward and backward along the bottom surface 11 of the storage section 10. As described above, the storage section 10 is inclined toward the opening 20, so the hammer 40 moves toward the opening 20 due to its own weight. When a plurality of game cards are loaded in the storage section 10, the inclined surface 42 of the hammer 40 pushes the game card at the end toward the opening 20. In this way, the game card at the front end is always pushed toward the opening 20 from the rear by the action of the hammer 40, and is exposed from the opening 20.

[0080] The hammer 40 can be fixed to the rear of the storage portion 10 by a magnet or a locking mechanism. Figure 5 As shown, when game cards are loaded into the storage section 10, the hammer 40 is fixed at the fixed position, and a space capable of storing multiple new game cards is formed in the storage section 10. Furthermore, the sensor detects that multiple game cards are stored in the storage section 10, and based on the detection of the sensor, the fixing of the hammer 40 by the magnet or the locking mechanism can be automatically released. If the fixing is released, the hammer 40 moves toward the opening 20 along the bottom surface 11 of the storage section 10 due to its own weight, abuts against the game cards at the end, and pushes the loaded multiple game cards from the end toward the opening 20. It should be noted that, for example, the storage of game cards in the storage section 10 can be detected by detecting that the side cover 13 closes the side opening or the upper surface cover 15 described later closes the upper surface opening.

[0081] It should be noted that the roller 41 of the hammer body 40 can be configured to rotate only in the direction of moving the hammer body 40 forward (the side with the inclined surface 42), and cannot rotate in the direction of moving the hammer body 40 backward. Therefore, when the game cards are drawn out one by one from the front end, even if a force is applied to the hammer body 40 in the backward direction, the hammer body 40 will not move backward.

[0082] A plurality of result display lamps 52 are provided on the upper surface of the main body 50 . In addition, a result display button 53 , a result display lamp 54 , and a result display 55 are provided on the left side surface of the main body 50 .

[0083] The side opening, the side cover 13, and the result display button 53 are all arranged on the side facing the dealer when the electronic boot 100 is placed on the game table. That is, since the electronic boot 100 is placed on the left side of the dealer, the side opening and the result display button 53 are arranged on the left side facing the dealer. Thus, the dealer can easily operate the result display button 53 of the electronic boot 100 placed on the game table, and can easily load new game cards into the storage unit 10 from the side opening.

[0084] In addition, the result display 55 is also provided on the left side facing the dealer. Thus, the game result can be shown to the dealer without being seen by the player.

[0085] Figure 7 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a side view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 9 FIG. 1 is a top view of the electronic shoe according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figures 7 to 9 In the electronic boot, the side cover 13 closes the side opening portion, and the upper surface cover 15 is installed on the storage portion 10 and closes the upper surface opening portion.

[0086] By covering the side surfaces with the side cover 13 and the upper surface cover 15 in this way, the game cards stored in the storage section 10 are completely invisible, and safety can be ensured. As described above, the side cover 13 can rotate around the rotation axis provided at the lower part, thereby being able to Figure 1 The open position shown is Figure 7 If the side cover 13 is rotated and positioned at the covering position, the side wall 12 and the side cover 13 on the right side are erected, and the upper ends thereof become the slide rails of the upper surface cover 15.

[0087] As described above, since the upper end of the side cover 13 becomes a slide rail for the upper surface cover 15 when the side cover 13 is located in the covering position, in order to locate the upper surface cover 15 in the covering position, first, the side cover 13 needs to be upright and located in the covering position covering the side surfaces. In other words, the structure is such that the upper surface cover 15 cannot be closed without closing the side cover 13.

[0088] The upper cover 15 slides along the slide rails from the front to the rear, thereby moving to the Figure 7 Thus, by attaching the upper surface cover 15, the side cover 13 is also fixed in the covering position.

[0089] The electronic boot 100 may also be provided with sensors (not shown) for detecting that the side cover 13 and the upper surface cover 15 are respectively located in the covering position. The sensor may be a magnet or an optical sensor. If the sensor does not detect that the side cover 13 and the upper surface cover 15 are located in the covering position, the control device of the electronic boot 100 outputs an error signal.

[0090] When the sensors detect that the side covers 13 and the upper cover 15 are not located at the covering position, the electronic shoe 100 operates a draw-out restricting pin 38 described later, thereby prohibiting the drawing of the game cards.

[0091] Fig.10 is along Fig. 9 The cross-sectional view of the AA line. Fig.10 As shown, the bottom surface of the storage portion 10 supports the long sides of the game cards C, and the side wall 14 functions as a stopper to abut against the short sides of the game cards C and restrict the lateral movement of the game cards C. The side cover 13 is continuous with the side wall 14 formed relatively low and is located above the side wall 14, but the inner surface of the side cover 13 in the covering position is located slightly outside the inner surface of the side wall 14. That is, a gap g is formed between the inner surface of the side wall 14 and the inner surface of the side cover 13 in the covering position.

[0092] With this structure, the plurality of game cards that are moved toward the opening 20 in the storage section 10 by sequentially pulling out the game cards starting from the front end can move toward the opening 20 without being restricted by the side covers 13 protruding from the side walls 14 .

[0093] Fig.11 Detailed diagram of the extraction guide section according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig.11 , the structure of the interior of the restriction section 31 is shown with a part of the restriction section 31 removed. The interior of the restriction section 31 includes: a code reading sensor 33 and a code reading sensor 34 for reading a code representing at least a numerical value (face value) of the shuffled game cards; and a card detection sensor 35 and a card detection sensor 36 for detecting that the game card C has been drawn out.

[0094] It should be noted that the restricting portion 31 of the extraction guide portion 30 is detachable, and the extraction guide portion 30 may be detachable from the opening portion 20. This enables various maintenance.

[0095] Fig.12 1 is a diagram showing an example of a game card according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The game card has a mark M1 and a mark M2 printed thereon indicating code information at positions corresponding to the code reading sensor 33 and the code reading sensor 34. The mark M1 and the mark M2 are both printed with UV ink that cannot be visually confirmed under natural light.

[0096] The code reading sensor 33 and the code reading sensor 34 are respectively provided with a lamp for irradiating ultraviolet rays and a sensor for reading a mark. The mark M1 and the mark M2 indicating the code information are formed in two sections at the end of the short side of the card. The two rows of the mark M1 and the mark M2 are printed in multiple columns to form the code information. The code information is expressed by the combination of the presence or absence of the mark M1 and the mark M2.

[0097] The code reading sensor 33 reads the mark M1, and the code reading sensor 34 reads the mark M2. The electronic boot 100 reads the code information based on the combination of the read mark M1 and mark M2. The code reading sensor 33 and the code reading sensor 34 obtain the code information by sequentially reading the mark M1 and mark M2 of the drawn game card in the drawing direction. The code information indicates the face value of the game card C. Thus, the electronic boot 100 can determine the face value of the drawn game card C.

[0098] The electronic boot 100 determines the game result based on the face value of the determined card. The game result is any one of Player Win, Banker Win, and Tie. If the game result display button 53 is pressed, the corresponding light in the result display light 52 is lit according to the determined game result.

[0099] The six result display lights 52 correspond to the game results of Player Win, Banker Win, Tie, Player Pair, Banker Pair, and Banker 6. If the game result display button 53 is pressed again while the result display lights 52 are on, the result display lights 52 go out and the game is ready for the next game.

[0100] The card detection sensor 35 and the card detection sensor 36 are optical fiber sensors for detecting the presence or absence of the game card C. The card detection sensor 35 and the card detection sensor 36 are respectively arranged in front and behind the card extraction direction. If the card is extracted, first, only the card detection sensor 35 is turned on, then the card detection sensor 35 and the card detection sensor 36 are turned on, then only the card detection sensor 36 is turned on, and finally, the card detection sensor 35 and the card detection sensor 36 are turned off.

[0101] If the card detection sensor 35 and the card detection sensor 36 are not turned on or off in this order, it can be considered that the game card C has been reversed. In this case, the electronic shoe 100 determines that the card extraction is wrong and lights the corresponding error display lamp 51.

[0102] The draw-out guide 30 is further provided with a restriction rod 37 for preventing two game cards from being drawn out at the same time. The restriction rod 37 is formed of a metal member and is provided on both sides of the draw-out guide 30 .

[0103] Fig.13 3 is a diagram showing the function of the restriction lever of the first embodiment of the present invention. A gap is provided between the restriction lever 37 and the inclined portion 32 so that only one game card can pass through. The restriction lever 37 functions by pressing the game card C that is drawn while sliding along the inclined portion 32 from above.

[0104] exist Fig.13 Even if the frontmost game card C1 is pulled out and the second game card C2 is pulled forward, the frontmost game card C1 passes between the limiting rod 37 and the inclined portion 32, so that the frontmost game card C1 is pressed toward the inclined portion 32 and the second game card C2 cannot move forward, thereby preventing two cards from being pulled out.

[0105] The extraction guide 30 is further provided with an extraction restriction pin 38. The extraction restriction pin 38 is buried under the inclined portion 32 when the game cards C can be extracted, and protrudes from the inclined portion 32 when the game cards C cannot be extracted to restrict the extraction of the game cards C.

[0106] In a card game, the game result is determined by the face value of the game cards drawn in sequence. Whether the fifth and sixth cards should be drawn is determined based on the face value of the first four cards drawn. Therefore, the electronic boot 100 can determine the end of the game based on the face value of the game cards C drawn in sequence.

[0107] When the game is over, the dealer presses the result display button 53 to light the result display lamp 52, and further presses the result display button 53 to turn off the result display lamp 52 and start the next game. After the game is over (the game result is determined), by pressing the result display button 53 twice, the game cards are prohibited from being drawn before the next game starts.

[0108] The withdrawal limiting pin 38 protrudes in such a withdrawal-prohibited condition and prevents the prohibited game cards from being withdrawn. It should be noted that the withdrawal limiting pin 38 can be set to be buried in the inclined portion 32 in the withdrawal-prohibited condition, and can protrude in response to the upstream card detection sensor 35 detecting the card in the withdrawal-prohibited condition, thereby preventing the withdrawal of the game cards. It should be noted that the withdrawal limiting pin 38 can also operate even in the case where the game cards are withdrawn too much, the game cards are sent back in reverse, and the game cards stay in the opening 20.

[0109] Thus, there is no need to protrude the withdrawal limit pin 38 every time a game ends and to retract the withdrawal limit pin 38 every time a game starts. This can prevent the dealer or player from being annoyed by the mechanical sound caused by the up and down movement of the withdrawal limit pin 38, and can also reduce the possibility of malfunctions caused by multiple actions.

[0110] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the side cover 13 is configured to be rotatable between the covering position and the open position, but instead, the side cover 13 may be configured to be movable between the covering position and the open position by parallel movement. In addition, the side cover 13 may be configured to be attachable to the covering position and detachable from the covering position.

[0111] (Second Embodiment)

[0112] Hereinafter, an electronic boot according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the electronic boot according to the second embodiment, the same components as those of the electronic boot according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. Fig.14 It is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.14 The electronic shoe 101 of this embodiment has the same basic structure as the electronic shoe 100 of the first embodiment. The electronic shoe 101 includes a storage portion 10 , an opening 20 , a drawer guide 30 , a weight 40 , and a main body 50 .

[0113] Fig.15 is a top view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Fig.16 It is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.15 and Fig.16 The electronic shoe 101 is shown with the upper surface cover removed. A hammer stopper 111 is provided on the bottom surface 11 of the electronic shoe 101 at a position about 1 / 4 of the total length of the storage portion 10 from the rear end of the storage portion 10. One hammer stopper 111 is provided on each side. The left and right hammer stoppers 111 are formed continuously from the side wall 12 and the side wall 14, respectively. The height of the hammer stopper 111 is about 1 mm.

[0114] If the hammer 40 is placed on the rear end side of the storage section 10 with the upper surface cover 15 removed, the front end of the inclined surface 42 abuts against the hammer stopper 111, thereby restricting the hammer 40 from sliding down along the inclined surface of the bottom surface 11 and being able to stay on the rear end side (upper holding position) of the storage section 10. In this state, that is, when the hammer 40 does not push the game cards forward, the dealer can collect the remaining game cards and load new game cards.

[0115] In addition, the outer side of the upper end of the side cover 13 of the storage portion 10 and the outer side of the upper end of the side wall 12 are respectively provided with a locking protrusion 16 protruding to the outside. The locking protrusion 16 is provided above the slide rail 17, and the locking protrusion 154 of the upper surface cover 15 described later is locked between the slide rail 17 and the locking protrusion 16, so that the upper surface cover 15 is installed and fixed to the storage portion 10.

[0116] The distance from the hammer stopper 111 to the rear end of the storage portion 10 is designed so that, when the front end of the inclined surface 42 of the hammer 40 is restricted from sliding down along the slope of the bottom surface 11 by the hammer stopper 111, a gap g2 of a degree that allows a finger to be inserted is ensured between the rear end of the upper surface of the hammer 40 and the rear end of the storage portion 10. By ensuring this gap g2, the dealer can pick up the hammer with his fingers and place it in the upper holding position.

[0117] Fig.17 1 is a perspective view of the upper surface cover of the second embodiment of the present invention. The inner side surface 151 of the upper surface cover 15 is formed with a plurality of ribs 152 along the length direction. In addition to improving the rigidity of the upper surface cover 15, the ribs 152 also play a role in suppressing the stored game cards from being excessively erected due to the action of the hammer 40 when the upper surface cover 15 is installed in the electronic boot 101. That is, when the upper surface cover 15 is installed in the electronic boot 101, the ribs 152 abut against the upper surface (upper long side) of the game cards stored in the storage portion 10 and pushed forward by the hammer 40.

[0118] In addition, a pressing protrusion 153 is provided on the rear end side of the inner side surface 151. In the present embodiment, the pressing protrusion 153 is provided at a position close to one side in the width direction, but the pressing protrusion 153 may be provided in the center in the width direction, a plurality of pressing protrusions 153 may be provided in the width direction, or they may be provided across the entire width direction.

[0119] Furthermore, longitudinal walls are formed on the long sides of both sides of the upper cover 15, and a plurality of locking protrusions 154 are provided at the lower ends of the longitudinal walls in a manner facing inward in the width direction. Fig.14 ), these locking protrusions 154 are arranged at positions where they engage with the locking protrusions 16 arranged on the storage portion 10.

[0120] Fig.18 It is a perspective view showing the relationship between the upper surface cover and the hammer body according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.18 The positional relationship between the two when the hammer 40 is located at the upper holding position and the upper surface cover 15 is in a state to be installed at the covering position is shown. At this time, the pressing protrusion 153 abuts against the rear end portion of the upper surface 43 of the hammer 40.

[0121] The rear end portion of the upper surface 43 of the hammer body 40 has a flange portion 431 formed to extend from the upper surface 43. The dealer can grab the hammer body 40 or lift the rear end side by hooking a fingertip on the flange portion 431.

[0122] Fig.19 It is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.19 The figure shows a state where new game cards are loaded while the hammer 40 is held at the upper holding position. In order to load a plurality of game cards into the entire space in front of the hammer 40 held at the upper holding position, the dealer stores the game cards in the storage section 10 in a horizontal state. As a result, the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards are located at a lower position, and do not hinder the upper surface cover 15 from being installed in the storage section 10.

[0123] Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B This is a diagram for explaining the function of the pressing protrusion according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 20A and Fig. 20B 1 shows the position and movement of the pressing protrusion 153 when the upper surface cover 15 slides from the front to the rear along the slide rail 17. When the upper surface cover 15 is located further forward than the covering position, as shown in FIG. Fig. 20A As shown, the pressing protrusion 153 is located away from the upper surface 43 of the hammer body 40. When the upper surface cover 15 slides from the front and reaches the covering position, the pressing protrusion 153 presses the rear end of the upper surface 43 of the hammer body 40 downward.

[0124] The hammer 40 is supported by the pressing protrusion 153 with the rear end of the bottom surface as a fulcrum ( Fig. 20B The front end of the hammer 40 is tilted upward due to the lever principle. As a result, the front end of the hammer 40 rests on the hammer stopper 111. In this state, the hammer 40 is not restricted from moving by the hammer stopper 111, but slides downward along the inclined bottom surface 11 due to its own weight. At this time, due to the weight portion 44 of the hammer 40 (refer to Fig.18 ) is located in front of the hammer body 40 (below the inclined surface 42), so the hammer body 40 passes over the hammer body stopper 111 and slides down smoothly.

[0125] It should be noted that the diameters of the two ends of the roller 41 corresponding to the hammer stopper 111 can be designed to be smaller to adapt to the thickness of the hammer stopper 111. Therefore, the roller 41 does not need to pass over the hammer stopper 111, and the roller 41 will not be blocked by the hammer stopper 111, and the hammer 40 can move smoothly.

[0126] In this way, by sliding the upper cover 15 to the covering position, the hammer 40 is released from the state of being held in the upper holding position by the hammer stopper 111, and then slides downward to push the last game card forward. That is, in response to the upper cover 15 reaching the covering position, the holding of the hammer 40 is released. As a result, a plurality of game cards stand up due to the angle of the inclined surface of the hammer 40, but the standing of the game cards is suppressed by the rib 152 of the upper cover 15 installed.

[0127] Conventionally, the upper surface cover is installed in a state where the hammer body is slid forward due to its own weight while the upper surface cover is opened, thereby causing a plurality of game cards to stand up along the inclined surface of the hammer body. In this case, the upper surface cover overcomes the force of the hammer body moving forward due to its own weight, and the upper surface of the standing plurality of game cards is pressed downward, thereby installing the upper surface cover to the storage portion. In this case, the upper surface cover is installed from the upper side to the lower side relative to the storage portion, and a fixing method such as a magnet has to be used. When the hammer body causes a plurality of game cards to stand up due to its own weight, there is a case where the upper surface cover is tilted upward.

[0128] In contrast, in the present embodiment, the upper cover 15 is mounted on the storage portion 10 by sliding. The upper cover 15 is configured so that the upper cover 15 can slide relative to the storage portion 10, thereby being secured to the storage portion 10 by the locking protrusions 16 (see FIG. Fig.16 ) is engaged with the locking protrusion 154 of the upper cover 15 and fixed to the storage portion 10, so that the upper cover 15 can be prevented from tilting up. In addition, since the movement restriction of the hammer body 40 by the hammer body stopper 111 is released by the action of sliding the upper cover 15 in this way and the hammer body 40 slides forward, the uppermost end of the plurality of game cards can be pushed forward by the hammer body 40 at the same time as the upper cover 15 is installed in the covering position or just after the upper cover 15 is installed in the covering position, and the plurality of game cards can be effectively prevented from standing up due to the weight of the hammer body 40 by the rib 152 of the upper cover 15.

[0129] Fig.21 2 is a perspective view of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig.21 In FIG. 1 , the hammer 40 passes over the hammer stopper 111 and pushes a plurality of game cards forward from the end. As described above, such a state is achieved by installing the upper surface cover 15. Fig.21 , a state is shown in which the hammer 40 pushes a plurality of game cards forward after the upper surface cover 15 is removed.

[0130] Fig. 22FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an enlarged front portion of an electronic shoe according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 22 , a part of the left side is removed to expose the reverse stopper 112. The front end of the storage portion 10 is provided with two reverse stoppers 112 on the left and right to cover the upper surface opening. The reverse stopper 112 is used to limit the reverse movement of the game cards stored in the front end of the storage portion 10 due to the operation of the dealer.

[0131] The reverse stopper 112 includes: a base end portion 1121 extending toward the upper rear direction and in a direction approximately parallel to the planar direction of the stored gaming cards, a reverse limiting portion 1122 that is continuous from the front end of the base end portion 1121 and bends downward at an approximately right angle, and a suppressing portion 1123 that is continuous from the front end of the reverse limiting portion 1122 and extends toward the rear in a manner along the upper surface of the stored gaming cards.

[0132] Fig.23A and Fig. 23B It is a figure for demonstrating the effect|action of the reverse stopper of this invention. Fig.23A The normal state is shown. Fig.23A In the state, the lower end of each game card is in contact with the bottom surface 11. Fig. 23B As shown, if the frontmost game card is pushed upward with a finger, the upper end of the frontmost game card rises along the base end 1121 of the reverse stopper 112 and abuts against the reverse restricting portion 1122. Thus, the reverse movement of the frontmost game card can be prevented.

[0133] It should be noted that if Fig. 23B As shown, a slight rise (reverse) is allowed before the upper end of the frontmost game card abuts against the reverse restriction portion 1122, but the frontmost game card cannot be moved before the second game card can be drawn out.

[0134] Fig.24A and Fig. 24B FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining reverse movement in a conventional electronic shoe. Fig.24A and Fig. 24B In the example of FIG. 1 , the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards stored in the storage portion are covered by the flat top portion 150. In such a case, Fig.24A As shown in FIG. 1 , if the frontmost game card is pushed upward with a finger, the front end of the frontmost game card enters and rises along the top 150 into the space between the top 150 and the upper ends of the second and subsequent game cards, so that the lower end of the second game card is exposed. Thus, the finger can contact the second game card, as shown in FIG. Fig. 24B As shown, the first game card can be skipped and the second game card can be drawn.

[0135] In contrast, in this embodiment, since the reverse movement of the frontmost game card is restricted by the reverse stopper 112, the second game card cannot be contacted and drawn out, and cheating such as drawing game cards in an order different from the original arrangement order can be prevented.

[0136] In the second embodiment of the present invention, the following technology is disclosed.

[0137] (1) A safety electronic boot for use in a casino, which is used to store a plurality of game cards that are drawn one by one for playing a game, and comprises:

[0138] A storage portion for storing a plurality of stacked game cards;

[0139] an opening portion for exposing a leading game card among the plurality of game cards stored in the storage portion;

[0140] A drawing guide portion for guiding the frontmost game card to be drawn out from the opening;

[0141] a hammer for pushing the last game card among the plurality of game cards toward the opening; and

[0142] an upper surface cover that can slide between a covering position for covering the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards and an opening position for opening the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards,

[0143] The bottom surface of the storage portion is inclined in a downward direction toward the opening.

[0144] The hammer moves toward the opening along the bottom surface of the storage portion in response to the last game card moving toward the opening as the front game card is sequentially drawn out, thereby being able to move toward the opening along the bottom surface of the storage portion while pushing the last game card toward the opening.

[0145] The bottom surface of the storage portion is provided with a hammer stopper, which is used to hold the hammer at an upper holding position by abutting against the front end of the hammer.

[0146] By locating the upper surface cover at the covering position, the state in which the weight is held at the holding position is released, and the weight moves toward the opening due to its own weight, and pushes the last game card toward the opening.

[0147] (2) A casino safety electronic boot, which is the casino safety electronic boot described in (1), wherein:

[0148] The upper surface cover has a pressing protrusion on the inner side surface.

[0149] When the upper surface cover is in the covering position, the pressing protrusion presses downward on the rear end portion of the upper surface of the hammer body held in the holding position by the hammer stopper, so that, according to the lever principle, the front end of the hammer body passes over the hammer stopper, and the hammer body moves toward the opening due to its own weight and pushes the last game card toward the opening.

[0150] (3) A safety electronic boot for use in a casino, which is the safety electronic boot for use in a casino as described in (1) or (2), wherein:

[0151] The hammer body has a flange portion extending rearward from an upper surface thereof.

[0152] (4) A safety electronic boot for use in a casino, which is the safety electronic boot for use in a casino as described in any one of (1) to (3), wherein:

[0153] The hammer stopper is arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the storage portion.

[0154] (5) A safety electronic boot for casino use, which is the safety electronic boot for casino use according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein:

[0155] The hammer stopper is provided at a position where a gap can be ensured between the rear end of the hammer and the rear end of the storage portion when the hammer is held at the holding position.

[0156] (6) A casino safety electronic boot for storing a plurality of game cards that are drawn one by one for playing a game, and comprising:

[0157] A storage portion for storing a plurality of stacked game cards;

[0158] an opening portion for exposing a leading game card among the plurality of game cards stored in the storage portion;

[0159] a drawing guide portion for guiding the frontmost game card to be drawn out from the opening; and

[0160] a hammer for pushing the last game card among the plurality of game cards toward the opening,

[0161] A reverse stopper is provided at an upper portion of the front end of the storage portion, the reverse stopper being used to restrict reverse movement of the game cards stored in the front end of the storage portion.

[0162] (7) A casino safety electronic boot, which is the casino safety electronic boot described in (6), wherein:

[0163] The reverse stopper is arranged to cover the open portion of the upper surface of the storage portion.

[0164] (8) A safety electronic boot for use in a casino, which is the safety electronic boot for use in a casino as described in (6) or (7), wherein:

[0165] The reverse stopper includes: a base end portion extending toward the rear and upward direction and in a direction substantially parallel to the plane direction of the game cards stored in the storage portion; and a reverse restriction portion that is continuous from the front end of the base end portion and bends downward at a substantially right angle.

[0166] (Third Embodiment)

[0167] Hereinafter, an electronic shoe according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figures 25 to 31 They are respectively a perspective view, a top view, a right side view, a left side view, a front view, a bottom view, and a rear view of the electronic shoe according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.32 This is a perspective view of the electronic shoe according to the third embodiment of the present invention with the upper surface cover removed.

[0168] In the electronic boot of the third embodiment, the same reference numerals are attached to the same structures as those of the electronic boot of the second embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate. The basic structure of the electronic boot 102 of this embodiment is the same as that of the electronic boot 101 of the second embodiment. The electronic boot 102 includes a storage portion 10, an opening 20, a draw-out guide portion 3, a hammer 40, and a main body 50.

[0169] In the electronic boot 102 of the present embodiment, the corner of the front end of the extraction guide 30 is chamfered to form a rounded corner, compared to the electronic boot 101 of the second embodiment. As a result, the dealer can easily perform the card-opening action of turning the game card C over to face up while extracting the game card C from the electronic boot 102. That is, if the dealer pulls out the game card C with the index finger of the right hand while pressing the fingertip of the thumb of the right hand against the corner on the dealer's side, the thumb contacts the front side of the game card C, and the index finger contacts the back side of the extracted game card C, so that the game card C can be pinched and the subsequent action of turning the game card C over can be easily performed.

[0170] In the electronic shoe 102 of the present embodiment, magnets are built into the rear end of the upper cover 15 and the rear end portion of the storage portion 10 that contacts the rear end of the upper cover 15 when the upper cover 15 is mounted. Thus, the upper cover 15 is held in position by the magnetic force of the magnets when mounted on the electronic shoe 102. In addition, the upper cover 15 can be easily removed by sliding the upper cover 15 against the magnetic force of the magnets.

[0171] In the electronic shoe 102 of the present embodiment, a metal reinforcing plate is built into each of the side cover 13 and the side wall portion which forms the side surface integrally with the side cover 13. Thus, when the electronic shoe 102 is lifted by grasping the side cover 13 and the portion of the side wall 12 opposite to the side cover 13, even when an inward pressure is applied to the side cover 13, deformation of the side cover 13 can be reduced.

[0172] In the electronic shoe 102 of this embodiment, a protrusion 157 extending in the front-rear direction is formed outside the side surface of the upper cover 15. Therefore, when the upper cover 15 is attached, the electronic shoe 102 can be easily lifted by hooking a finger on the protrusion 157.

[0173] like Fig.31 As shown, an interface 62 for connecting to an external device and a power switch 61 of the electronic boot 102 are mounted on the back of the electronic boot 102 .

[0174] like Fig.32 As shown in the figure, chamfers are applied to the outer side portions 132 of the upper ends of the front and rear ends of the side covers 13 and the portions 141 of the side walls 14 opposite to the outer side portions 132 of the side covers 13. Thus, when the upper cover 15 slides to the closed position, the inner side surface of the upper cover 15 can be prevented from getting caught on the step difference at the boundary between the upper end of the side cover 13 and the side wall 14 and hindering smooth sliding.

[0175] Fig.33 3 is a diagram showing a display example of a result display of the third embodiment of the present invention. The result display 55 of this embodiment displays information in two lines. Specifically, on the result display 55, as a game result, on the left side, the face value and suit of the two game cards C as the banker's hand are displayed in the upper half, and the unit digit of the total value of the face value of the two game cards C as the banker's hand is displayed in the lower half, and on the right side, the face value and suit of the two game cards C as the player's hand are displayed in the upper half, and the unit digit of the total value of the face value of the two game cards C as the player's hand is displayed in the lower half.

[0176] In the electronic boot 102 of the present embodiment, as the result display lamp 54, in addition to the lamp for displaying the respective results of the player win, the banker win, and the tie, a lamp for displaying the banker 6 is also provided. The banker 6 means that the banker's hand wins with 6. In this case, even if the banker wins, the amount of the game coins paid is half of the amount placed. In addition, in the case where the placement area is provided with a placement area for placing the banker win with 6 (called "super 6", "lucky 6", etc.), the game coins placed therein are paid at a multiplier greater than 1 times (for example, 24 times).

[0177] As described above, when the dealer 6 appears, the dealer must perform a payout operation different from usual. Therefore, in the electronic shoe 102 of the present embodiment, a lamp for indicating that the dealer 6 appears is provided as a result display lamp 54.

[0178] Fig.34 1 is a perspective view showing details of a pull-out guide portion according to a third embodiment of the present invention. Fig.34 , the internal structure of the restriction portion 31 after the restriction portion 31 is removed is shown. The front end portions of the side walls 12 and 14 are respectively provided with a restraining portion 18, and the restraining portion 18 is used to restrain the upward tilt of the stored game cards C. The lower surface of the restraining portion 18 has a curved shape that is convex downward. According to this structure, the front end of the frontmost game card C stops in front of the restriction rod 37, and the frontmost game card C stored in the storage portion 10 will not be pushed onto the restriction rod 37 due to its own weight and the pressure of the hammer 40.

[0179] Through such a structure, Fig.34 When the limiting portion 31 is removed as shown, the game cards C will not get in the way when the limiting rod 37 is maintained. That is, the height of the limiting rod 37 needs to be carefully adjusted to prevent two cards from being pulled out. Therefore, sometimes it is necessary to adjust it during the use of the electronic shoe 102. In this case, the frontmost game card C will not contact the limiting rod 37, so the limiting rod 37 can be adjusted without removing the game cards C from the storage portion 10.

[0180] like Fig.34 As shown, the electronic shoe 102 of this embodiment is provided with a sensor cover 39 for covering the code reading sensors 33, 34 and the card detection sensors 35, 36. The sensor cover 39 is provided with a filler for dust prevention treatment on the outer periphery so that paper dust of the game cards C does not enter the inside. The sensor cover 39 is made of a transparent material.

[0181] Furthermore, on the sensor substrate, the sensor chip is surrounded by a sponge-like dustproof material or a sealing material to prevent paper dust from the game cards C from invading the code reading sensors 33 and 34 and the card detection sensors 35 and 36 .

[0182] Fig.35 3 is a perspective view of a restriction portion according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The restriction portion 31 has a substantially fork-like shape, and a locking claw 22 is provided on the lower surface of the front end portion. The locking claw 22 is locked in a claw receiving hole 19 formed in the front end portion of the side walls 12 and 14. The locking claw 22 of the restriction portion 31 is engaged with the claw receiving hole 19 of the side walls 12 and 14, thereby preventing the front end portion of the side walls 12 and 14 from expanding to the left and right sides and preventing the front end portion of the restriction portion 31 from warping up.

[0183] Fig.36 1 is a perspective view of the top cover of the third embodiment of the present invention. A plurality of ribs 152 are formed on the inner side surface 151 of the top cover 15. In addition, a guide portion 155 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed at a position close to the left and right side walls 156 on the inner side surface 151. When the top cover 15 is mounted on the electronic shoe 102, the upper ends of the side walls 12, 14 and the side cover 13 are inserted into the gap between the guide portion 155 and the left and right side walls 156.

[0184] That is, when the upper cover 15 is installed, the upper ends of the side walls 12, 14 and the side cover 13 are inserted and fixed in the gap between the guide portion 155 formed on the inner side surface 151 of the upper cover 15 and the side wall 156. Thus, when the upper cover 15 is installed, the side walls 12, 14 and the side cover 13 are reliably fixed to the upper cover 15, and the deformation when the electronic shoe 102 is lifted can be reduced in conjunction with the effect of the metal reinforcing plate.

[0185] In the card game using the electronic shoe 102, there are a type of game operation called a shuffle card game in which a player is allowed to turn over the game cards C drawn from the electronic shoe 102, and a type of game operation called a draw card game in which a dealer turns over the game cards C drawn from the electronic shoe 102. In the case of a draw, the dealer draws a game card C from the electronic shoe 102, turns over the game card C, and places it on the gaming table.

[0186] Fig.37 This is a perspective view of the electronic shoe of the third embodiment of the present invention. In the case of the above-mentioned opening, bottom raising components 71 and 72 for raising the bottom of the electronic shoe 102 are installed on the bottom surface of the electronic shoe 102. As a result, the height of the upper surface of the extraction guide 30 for sliding the extracted game cards C from the tabletop of the gaming table becomes higher, making it easier for the dealer to hold the extracted cards.

[0187] The bottom heightening component 71 is installed at the front end portion of the bottom surface. In addition, two bottom heightening components 72 are installed at the left and right of the rear end portion of the bottom surface, respectively. The bottom heightening component 71 can be installed on the bottom surface by screws, and the bottom heightening component 72 can be installed on the bottom surface by itself acting as a screw.

[0188] In the electronic shoe 102 of the present embodiment, similarly to the electronic shoe 101 of the second embodiment, the upper cover 15 is closed, thereby releasing the holding of the hammer 40 at the upper portion of the storage portion 10, and the hammer 40 slides down from the storage portion 10 and presses forward the rearmost end of the stored game cards C. As described above, since the hammer 40 slides down by attaching the upper cover 15, the user cannot accurately visually confirm whether the hammer 40 is in a state of pressing the game cards C forward after sliding down.

[0189] Therefore, an observation window may be provided on the upper surface cover 15. The observation window may be provided on the upper portion of the upper surface cover 15, and may be an observation window through which the hammer 40 held at the upper end of the storage portion 10 can be observed. Thus, when the upper surface cover 15 is mounted on the electronic shoe 102 and the hammer 40 is slid downward, the hammer 40 cannot be observed from the observation window, and the user can confirm that the hammer 40 has fallen.

[0190] Instead of the observation window, a sensor for detecting whether the hammer 40 has slid from the holding position may be used. For example, a sensor composed of an LED light and a photodiode sensor may be provided at a position corresponding to the hammer 40 to detect whether the hammer 40 is at the holding position.

[0191] A computer is built into the main body 50 of the electronic boot 102 of the present embodiment. The computer includes a calculation processing device, a memory, and a storage device, and serves as the processing unit of the electronic boot 102. The computer is operated by the program of the present embodiment to perform the following information processing. First, the processing unit stores the card value of the drawn card and the game result information as log information together with the date and time information in the storage device. In addition, when the processing unit detects that the upper surface cover 15 has been opened or closed, and when any error occurs, these events are also stored in the storage device as log information together with the date and time information.

[0192] Furthermore, the processing unit may run analysis software for analyzing the log information, for example, the analysis software performs statistical processing on the game results or performs statistical processing on the face value of the drawn game cards C.

[0193] The processing unit is connected to an external computer via the interface 62. Thus, the external computer can read various log information stored in the storage device by connecting to the processing unit via the interface 62. Therefore, the processing unit has a security function to output log information only to a trusted external computer. Specifically, the processing unit communicates with the external computer only when an ID and a password are set and the ID and password are input from the connected external computer.

[0194] The processing unit obtains the card value information of the drawn game card C from the code reading sensors 33 and 34. As described above, the game card C is printed with two lines of marks M1 and M2 using UV ink, and the code reading sensors 33 and 34 obtain the card value information by reading the marks M1 and M2. At this time, a threshold value is set for the sensor to determine whether there is a mark in the marks M1 and M2.

[0195] The processing unit executes a program for teaching (training) the threshold value for determining the presence or absence of the mark to the code reading sensors 33 and 34. In the past, the threshold value was set by operating each of the multiple sensors. According to the electronic boot 102 of this embodiment, the multiple code reading sensors 33 and 34 can be trained together by the processing unit or an external computer connected to the processing unit.

[0196] In this training, the game card C is mounted at the position where the mark M1 is read by the code reading sensor 33, the reading value of the code reading sensor 33 is obtained, and the threshold value of the code reading sensor 33 is set as a reference. In addition, similarly, the game card C is mounted at the position where the mark M2 is read by the code reading sensor 34, the reading value of the code reading sensor 34 is obtained, and the threshold value of the code reading sensor 34 is set as a reference.

[0197] It should be noted that, as an alternative, during training, the processing unit can extract the game card C, and at the same time, obtain the changes in the reading values ​​of the code reading sensors 33 and 34 (the values ​​of the parts marked with M1 and M2 and the parts without M1 and M2), and set the threshold based on the reading value.

[0198] Furthermore, the processing unit or an external computer connected to the processing unit also performs training on the color tone of the game cards C. In this training, for example, about 20 game cards C are drawn and read by the code reading sensors 33 and 34, so that the processing unit determines the color tone of the game cards C and adjusts the white balance.

[0199] Explanation of symbols:

[0200] 100, 101, 102 Electronic Boots

[0201] 10 Storage area

[0202] 11 Bottom

[0203] 12 Sidewall

[0204] 13 Side shield

[0205] 14 Sidewall

[0206] 15 Upper surface mask

[0207] 16 Locking protrusion

[0208] 17 Slide rail

[0209] 20 Opening

[0210] 21 Blinds

[0211] 30 Extraction guide

[0212] 31 Restriction Department

[0213] 32 Inclined part

[0214] 33, 34 Code reading sensor

[0215] 35, 36 Card detection sensor

[0216] 37 Limiting rod

[0217] 38 Pull out the limit pin

[0218] 40 Hammer

[0219] 41 Roller

[0220] 42 Inclined surface

[0221] 43 Upper surface

[0222] 50 Body

[0223] 51 Error indicator light

[0224] 52 Result display light

[0225] 53 Results display button

[0226] 54 Result display light

[0227] 61 Power switch

[0228] 62 Interface

[0229] 71, 72 bottom heightening parts

[0230] 111 Hammer stopper

[0231] 112 Reverse stop

[0232] 152 Ribs

[0233] 153 Press protrusion

[0234] 154 Locking protrusion

[0235] 155 Guidance Department

[0236] 156 Sidewall

[0237] C Game Cards

[0238] M1, M2 markings.

Claims

1. A casino safety electronic boot, which is a casino safety electronic boot for storing a plurality of game cards drawn one by one for playing a game, and comprises: A storage portion for storing a plurality of stacked game cards; an opening portion for exposing a leading game card among the plurality of game cards stored in the storage portion; A drawing guide portion, used for guiding the frontmost game card to be drawn out from the opening; as well as a hammer for pushing the last game card among the plurality of game cards toward the opening, The bottom surface of the storage portion is inclined downward toward the opening portion, The hammer is configured to move toward the opening along the bottom surface of the storage portion in response to the last game card moving toward the opening as the front game card is sequentially drawn out, and the last game card is pushed toward the opening. The storage portion has a structure in which an upper surface and at least one side surface are open, and the plurality of game cards can be loaded into the storage portion through the open portion.

2. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: The storage portion includes a stopper at a position corresponding to a lower portion of the open side surface of the plurality of game cards, and the stopper restricts lateral movement of the plurality of game cards.

3. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 2, wherein: The plurality of game cards are stored in the storage portion with their backs facing the opening. The hammer body contacts the front surface of the last game card so that the front surface of the last game card is not visible.

4. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: A side cover is further provided that is movable between a covering position for covering the open side surface of the storage portion and an opening position for opening the open side surface of the storage portion.

5. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 4, wherein: The side cover is rotatably movable between the covering position and the open position.

6. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 4, wherein: The side cover is movable in parallel between the covering position and the open position.

7. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 2, wherein: A side cover is further provided, which is movable between a covering position for covering the open side surface of the storage portion and an opening position for opening the open side surface of the storage portion. When the side cover is located at the covering position, a surface of the side cover that is opposite to the side surface is located outside of a surface of the stopper that is opposite to the side surface.

8. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: The side surface is a side surface located on the right side when facing the pulling-out direction.

9. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: The withdrawal guide portion is detachable.

10. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: The extraction guide portion includes a metal member for pressing the game cards to be extracted to prevent two game cards from being extracted at the same time.

11. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: The storage section includes an upper surface cover that is movable between a covering position that covers the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards and an opening position that opens the upper surfaces of the plurality of game cards.

12. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 1, wherein: The storage section includes a holding mechanism that holds the hammer at a rear position of the storage section so that the plurality of game cards can be loaded into the storage section.

13. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 12, wherein: further comprising an upper surface cover that can be fixed at a covering position covering the upper surface of the storage portion, The holding mechanism releases the holding of the hammer in response to the upper surface cover moving to the covering position.

14. The casino safety electronic boots according to claim 13, wherein: A side cover is further provided, which is movable between a covering position for covering the open side surface of the storage portion and an opening position for opening the open side surface of the storage portion. By positioning the side cover at the covering position of the side cover, the top cover can be fixed at the covering position of the top cover.

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