Gaming Card Devices with Embedded Processors for Central System Integration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current gaming systems lack flexibility and efficiency in managing card devices that interact with central systems, particularly in determining card values and outcomes in games, which can lead to complex and inefficient gameplay processes.

Innovation Solution

The development of flexible card devices that can be used in conjunction with a central system to display information, determine card values, and manage game outcomes, incorporating advanced communication and display technologies to enhance gameplay interaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional gaming systems are used to manage card devices, then system simplicity is maintained, but flexibility and efficiency in determining card values and game outcomes deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency in determining card values and game outcomesVSAvoidcomplexity of gameplay processes

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual card value determination and game outcome management with automated electronic systems. Card devices contain embedded processors that automatically determine card values, while central systems electronically manage game outcomes, eliminating the need for manual intervention and complex mechanical gameplay processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The gaming system is divided into independent functional modules: card devices with embedded processors for local card value determination, central systems for game outcome management, and communication interfaces for data exchange. This segmentation allows each component to operate efficiently and independently while maintaining overall system coordination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If card devices interact with central systems to determine card values and outcomes, then gameplay efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegameplay process efficiencyVSAvoidcomplexity of card device and central system integration

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Card devices are designed as multi-functional units that can determine card values, store game data, communicate with central systems, and display information. This universal design reduces the need for separate specialized components, thereby improving efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces standardized communication protocols and interfaces as intermediaries between card devices and central systems. These intermediaries simplify the interaction complexity by providing uniform methods for data exchange, allowing efficient gameplay management without requiring complex point-to-point integration for each device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If flexible card devices with advanced communication technologies are used, then user interaction is enhanced, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility of card devicesVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity of card devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent achieves flexibility through software-based parameter configurations rather than hardware redesigns. Card devices can be programmed with different game rules, communication protocols, and functional behaviors, allowing adaptability to various gaming scenarios without increasing manufacturing complexity. The embedded processors are manufactured using standard processes, with flexibility achieved through firmware updates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS8613671B2Data transfer and control among multiple computer devices in a gaming environment

Publication Date: 2013.12.24 CFPH LLC

AI summary

Various card devices and methods involving card devices are described. Other embodiments are also described.