Gaming Chip Verification Using Multi-Modal Counterfeit Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing casino gaming chip identification technologies fail to accurately identify defective or counterfeit chips, leading to misidentification and discrepancies in chip counts.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing multiple identification technologies (RFID, camera-based vision, and weight/scale) to verify gaming chips, detecting discrepancies and initiating remedial actions such as replacing defective chips and stopping games until approval is received.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single identification technology is used for gaming chips, then the system is simple and easy to operate, but the reliability and accuracy of chip identification deteriorate due to technology failures and misidentification
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple identification technologies (RFID, visual recognition, barcode scanning) into a unified gaming chip verification system. The computing device integrates readings from all technologies and compares them to determine chip identity, eliminating the reliability issues of any single technology while maintaining manageable system complexity through centralized processing.
2Measurement precision
If multiple identification technologies are deployed, then the reliability and accuracy of chip identification improve, but the device complexity and operational burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-verification by automatically comparing readings from multiple identification technologies without requiring manual intervention. The computing device autonomously detects variances between RFID, visual, and barcode readings, identifies potential fraud or errors, and triggers appropriate alerts or remedial actions, eliminating the need for manual verification while maintaining high precision.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If variances between different identification technologies are detected, then fraudulent activities can be prevented, but the productivity and game flow are disrupted due to remedial actions
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous feedback by monitoring variances between identification technologies in real-time during gaming operations. When variances are detected, the system provides immediate feedback through alerts to operators or automated remedial actions, allowing for rapid correction of potential fraud or errors while minimizing disruption to game flow. The system can adjust its response based on the severity and frequency of variances.
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
Ensures accurate counting and identification of gaming chips, preventing errors and fraud by consistently validating chip counts and denominations, enhancing security and operational integrity.
Implementation Method 1
determine a first reading of gaming chips based at least in part on a first identification technology. The first reading can include a first set of counts and a first set of values... determine a second reading of the gaming chips based at least in part on a second identification technology
Implementation Method 2
The determination of the second reading of the gaming chips based at least in part on the second identification technology can include identifying the plurality of RFID tags in frames of a video feed from a camera
Implementation Method 3
The determination of the third reading of gaming chips based at least in part on a third identification technology can include reading a plurality of bar codes from the RFID-enabled gaming chips
Data Source
AI summary
A first reading can be determined of gaming chips in a gaming area using a first identification technology. The first reading can include a count of gaming chips. A second reading can be determined of gaming chips in a gaming area using a second identification technology. The second reading can include a count of gaming chips. A variance can be identified between the first reading and the second reading.