Automated Jackpot Data Capture Using OCR and Voice Recognition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current casino systems face challenges in efficiently monitoring and reporting progressive jackpot values across gaming devices due to security, technical, and regulatory issues, leading to manual and time-consuming data collection processes.
Innovation Solution
A progressive data monitoring system that utilizes mobile devices with camera and audio capabilities, along with optical character recognition (OCR) and voice recognition features, to capture and communicate jackpot data to a central server, leveraging existing surveillance cameras for automated data collection and processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual data collection from gaming devices is used, then data can be obtained from all devices, but the process is time-consuming and tedious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical data collection (personnel physically visiting devices) with an automated electronic system that uses image capture devices, optical character recognition (OCR), and data communication to automatically extract and transmit jackpot data from gaming devices to a central server, eliminating the time-consuming manual process while maintaining data accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables gaming devices to self-report their jackpot data by capturing images of their own displays, processing the data locally through OCR, and automatically transmitting it to the central server, thus serving themselves without requiring external manual intervention
2Loss of information
If centralized monitoring system is implemented, then real-time jackpot data can be tracked, but security and technical issues prevent full access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary automated data collection system that acts as a bridge between gaming devices and the central monitoring system. This intermediary uses image capture and OCR technology to extract data without requiring direct system access or compromising security protocols, while still enabling centralized tracking of jackpot information
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates visual copies (images) of the jackpot displays from gaming devices and processes these copies through OCR to extract data. This copying approach allows centralized monitoring without needing direct access to the gaming device systems, thus maintaining security while achieving information availability
3Productivity
If automated image recognition is used, then data collection efficiency increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a multi-functional integrated system that combines image capture, optical character recognition, data processing, and automatic transmission capabilities within a single automated framework. This universal system handles multiple tasks (capturing jackpot data from various devices, processing different display formats, transmitting to central servers) using one cohesive platform, improving efficiency without proportionally increasing complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A data collection system and method for progressive values configured and enabled to facilitate the collection and reporting on progressive values associated with EGMs within a plurality of gaming operations. This data collection can be via a hand held device, a device in communication or connected with an EGM and/or overhead surveillance systems. Jackpot validation, such as relative to a notification of an awarded jackpot, may be performed by comparing the progressive values captured at different times to the amount and time of the awarded jackpot.