Electronic Poker Table Rabbit Button Undealt Card View
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional poker games face issues with human dealer errors, training, and retention in commercial settings, while electronic poker systems lack the human element and struggle to maintain card confidentiality, and players desire to view undealt community cards post-game for strategic insight.
Innovation Solution
An electronic poker table system with virtual cards and a game computer that allows players to interact through electronic player interfaces, including a 'rabbit button' to view undealt common cards after the winner is determined, eliminating the need for human dealers and enhancing player experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electronic poker systems are used to eliminate human dealers, then human error is eliminated and efficiency is improved, but the human element and player engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a camera system and display mechanism as an intermediary between the electronic poker system and players. The camera captures images of players and the game table, and the display shows these images to players, creating a virtual human element that mediates the interaction between the automated system and players, thereby maintaining social engagement while eliminating human dealers
2Reliability
If physical shields or barriers are used to maintain card confidentiality in electronic poker, then card security is improved, but the devices are bulky and distract players
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces physical shielding mechanisms with an electronic/image-based system. Instead of using bulky physical barriers to protect card confidentiality, the system uses camera imaging and display technology to create virtual representations of cards and game elements, eliminating the need for mechanical shielding devices while maintaining security and player focus
3Loss of information
If all community cards are dealt in traditional poker, then players can see all cards for strategic analysis, but the game pace slows down
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feature where undealt community cards are displayed in advance on the display device before the actual game round begins. This preliminary action allows players to preview potential community cards and formulate strategies ahead of time, eliminating the need to pause the game for post-hand analysis while maintaining informed strategic decision-making
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AI summary
An electronic poker table and method provide an electronic poker game to a plurality of players. The electronic poker table includes a table having a table top with a playing surface, a plurality of electronic player interaction areas located around a periphery of the table top, and a game computer. Each electronic player interaction area provides a player interface for interaction with one of the players. Each player interface has a rabbit button. At least one hand of the electronic poker game is administered using virtual cards. A winner for the at least one hand is determined and a pot is awarded to the winner. The hand includes at least one common card and, after the winner has been determined, a player may view any undealt common cards by actuating the rabbit button.