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Method and apparatus for monitoring casinos and gaming

Patent 6530836 Issued on March 11, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject December 13, 2021. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 015327 filed on 12/13/2001

US Classes:

463/29, Access or authorization (e.g., game selection, security, etc.)273/148R, GAMES ACCESSORIES273/309, Game supporting tables or surfaces348/143, Observation of or from a specific location (e.g., surveillance)348/151Camera concealment

Examiners

Primary: O'Neill, Michael

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • 44 39 502 DE. 09/11/1995
  • WO 96/36253 WO. 11/11/1996

International Class

A63F 009/24

Abstract

A system automatically monitors playing and wagering of a game. A table monitor in a chip tray automatically images the activity occurring at a gaming table, including the placement of wagers. A processor processes image date to locate wagering pieces, identify the value of each wagering piece, the amount of the wager, and to verify the authenticity of the wagering pieces.

Other References

  • Soltys, Richard J. et al., U.S. patent application No. 09/849,456, filed May 4, 2001, entitled "Method, Apparatus and Article for Verifying Card Games, Such as Blackjack.
  • Soltys, Richard et al., U.S. patent application No. 09/790,480 filed, Feb. 21, 2001, entitled "Method, Apparatus and Article for Evaluating Card Games, Such as Blackjack
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