Dynamic Raising Odds System for Table Poker Games

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional table poker games have low return rates for players, leading to decreased player interest and utilization of poker tables over time, as the established odds result in unfair game outcomes and lower investment returns.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus that dynamically adjusts odds by introducing a dynamic raising odds system, allowing the banker to select from multiple raising odds with varying probabilities, which are displayed on an electronic panel, ensuring the player's return rate is controlled within a target value, thereby increasing the appeal and incentive for betting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If established fixed odds are used in table poker games, then the game structure is simple and easy to operate, but the player's return rate is low and player interest decreases over time

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegame operation simplicityVSAvoidplayer interest and attraction

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transitioning from fixed established odds to dynamic raising odds that can change during the game. The banker can select from multiple raising odds (e.g., 1:10, 1:12, 1:15) based on game state, making the odds adaptable and interesting while maintaining operational simplicity through automated electronic control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If fixed payment odds are used, then the device complexity is low, but the player's return rate is limited and table utilization drops

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveodds control system complexityVSAvoidtable utilization

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the payment odds to vary dynamically during the game. The electronic display panel shows multiple possible raising odds, and the actual odds applied depend on the banker's selection and game circumstances. This parameter flexibility increases table utilization while the electronic control system manages the complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If dynamic raising odds are introduced, then the player's return rate increases and table utilization improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplayer return rateVSAvoidodds control system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies mechanics substitution by replacing manual odds control with an electronic display panel and automated control system. The electronic panel displays multiple raising odds and tracks game state, while the banker's selection is processed automatically. This electronic mechanism manages the complexity of dynamic odds while maximizing player return rate and table utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS8651930B2Apparatus for table poker games

Publication Date: 2014.02.18 JUMBO TECH CO LTD

AI summary

An apparatus for table poker games aims to increase odds of the table poker games. The apparatus includes an electronic display panel which has at least one display zone to represent a corresponding betting zone and display a dynamic raising odds. Banker can pay player's bets according to the dynamic raising odds. Thus an expected value of the table poker games can be increased to give players extra award, thereby can increase the attraction of the table poker games and also enhance utilization of the poker tables.