Color Sensor Chip Denomination Detection for Progressive Wagering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Casino table games lack an efficient system for managing multi-level progressive wagers, where players can wager different amounts on a progressive jackpot, leading to complexities in payout structures and player engagement.

Innovation Solution

A system that uses color-sensing technology to detect and differentiate between various chip denominations, allowing players to choose their wager amount on a progressive jackpot, with automatic administration of separate progressive jackpot pools for each denomination, and includes counterfeit chip detection and alert mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If color-sensing technology is used to detect chip denominations, then player engagement and wager flexibility are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewager amount flexibilityVSAvoidchip detection system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual chip denomination identification with automated color-sensing technology. Color sensors detect the color of chips placed on betting circles to automatically determine wager amounts, eliminating the need for manual verification and reducing operational complexity despite adding detection capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes color differentiation of chips to represent different denominations. By detecting color changes in chips placed on betting circles, the system automatically identifies wager amounts and manages multi-level progressive wagers, transforming a potentially complex manual system into an automated color-based detection mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

2Measurement precision

If multiple progressive jackpot pools are maintained for different chip denominations, then payout accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepayout accuracyVSAvoidjackpot pool management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the progressive jackpot into separate pools based on chip denominations. Each chip color corresponds to a distinct jackpot pool, allowing precise tracking and management of payouts for different wager levels. This segmentation ensures accurate payouts while organizing complexity through structured separation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The color-sensing system serves multiple functions: it detects chip denominations, identifies wager amounts, determines which jackpot pool to credit, and validates bets. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate systems for each function, managing complexity through a unified detection and management platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If automatic chip detection and counterfeit detection mechanisms are implemented, then security is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvechip authentication securityVSAvoiddetection system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual chip authentication with automated color-sensing and detection mechanisms. The system automatically verifies chip validity, detects counterfeit chips, and authenticates denominations through electronic sensing rather than manual inspection, improving security while managing complexity through automation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The color-sensing system provides immediate feedback on chip validity and denomination. When a chip is placed on a betting circle, the system instantly detects its color, verifies authenticity, and confirms the wager amount, allowing for real-time security verification and reducing the complexity of manual authentication processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables players to wager different amounts on a progressive jackpot, providing appropriate payouts based on their chosen denomination, while enhancing player engagement and security through accurate chip detection and alert systems.

Implementation Method 1

A color sensor can detect the color of chip that is placed on a progressive wager betting circle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectColor sensing:

Data Source

PatentUS20230101435A1Apparatus and method to automatically administer multi-level progressive wagers

Publication Date: 2023.03.30 SEVEN ACES LLC

AI summary

A method, system, and computer readable storage to implement a multi-denominational progressive jackpot wagering system. A color sensor is utilized to determine a color of a chip placed on a progressive wager betting area. Once the color of the chip is determined, then the denomination will be indicated on the table by lighting up a particular colored LED, and the player will be entitled to different progressive jackpot protocols based on which denomination of chip the player placed.