RFID Roulette Token Tracking System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional table games face challenges in accurately tracking wagers and preventing cheating due to inadequate monitoring systems, which hinders the ability to reward loyal customers and maintain fair gameplay.
Innovation Solution
A roulette game bet detection system utilizing game tokens with RFID technology, where each token has a unique identification element storing token data, and antennas create detection zones to track bets and communicate with a computer system to monitor and verify compliance with game rules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If RFID tokens and detection zones are implemented to track wagers, then measurement precision of bets is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual bet tracking methods with an automated RFID-based electronic monitoring system. RFID tokens embedded in gaming chips enable wireless communication with detection zones, eliminating the need for manual recording and reducing human error in bet tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID tokens serve multiple functions: they identify players, track bet amounts, monitor chip locations, and detect cheating attempts. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate tracking systems and simplifies the overall device complexity while improving measurement precision.
2Reliability
If multiple antennas and detection zones are deployed to monitor all bets, then reliability of cheat prevention is improved, but loss of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The detection zones operate by periodically scanning for RFID tokens rather than continuous monitoring. The system activates detection at specific intervals or triggered events (e.g., when a chip is placed or removed), reducing energy consumption while maintaining reliable cheat detection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The RFID tokens continuously emit low-power identification signals without requiring active detection, allowing the system to passively track chip locations and bet amounts. This self-service approach minimizes the energy burden on the monitoring system while maintaining high reliability.
3Measurement precision
If RFID tokens with unique identification are used to track each player's bets, then measurement precision of player participation is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses standardized RFID tokens that can be mass-produced with consistent identification elements. These tokens are designed to be replaced rather than individually customized, reducing manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining accurate player tracking capability through the RFID system.
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
The system provides accurate and real-time tracking of wagers, detects cheating attempts, and ensures fair gameplay by monitoring bets and payouts, enabling effective customer reward programs and reducing fraud.
Implementation Method 1
gaming tokens embedded with Radio Frequency Identification ('RFID') to track a player's betting
Data Source
AI summary
A wagering monitoring system configured to detect player wagers at a roulette table. A table having antennas associated with the various wagering areas is provided for the players. A reader connects to each antenna to thereby communicate via the antenna with tokens equipped with an identification element. By monitoring wagers, game play is monitored and processing may occur to track each player wager and the amount wagered by each player. To facilitate play at a roulette table, the identification element associated with each token includes a token color identification code which identifies the color of the token. The token color identification code is associated with a specific player which in turn provides means to associated each wager and a total amount wagered with that player.