A chip tray system can include multiple chip tube components. A first chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a first size of gaming chip. A second chip tube component in the chip tray can include one or more gaming chip storage rows corresponding to a second size of gaming chip. An edge of the first chip tube component can be coupled to an edge of the second chip tube component.
Vision-based recognition systems and methods can be used to identify gaming chips and stacks of gaming chips on a gaming table. The vision-based recognition systems and methods can include imaging devices that capture images of gaming tables, and an image service that can analyze captured images to identify gaming chips therein and determine denominations of the identified gaming chips. To identify gaming chips, an image service can identify gaming chip edges, gaming chip transitions, and other features. To determine gaming chip denominations, an image service can identify colors, patterns, and other gaming chip indicia, and match or correlate the identified colors, patterns, and indicia to stored colors, patterns, indicia, and other metrics associated with gaming chip denominations. To augment gaming chip identification and denomination determination, an imaging service can perform image processing methods, such as, for example, executing machine learning models and various applying algorithms.
Gaming chips with intricate edge designs and a method of manufacturing such chips are described. In one example, a chip slug with a top surface, a bottom surface, an edge surface, and a number of edge cavities is formed. A number of edge inserts including inlay apertures and interlock features are also formed. An additional material, possibly including a security additive, is injected into the inlay apertures of the edge inserts. The edge inserts are inserted, respectively, into the edge cavities of the chip slug, and the chip slug is remolded with the edge inserts to adhere the edge inserts within the edge cavities of the chip slug. Gaming chips formed in this manner can include well-defined, intricate edge designs, possibly including features identifiable using ultraviolet or infrared light based on the security additive injected into the inlay apertures of the edge inserts.
A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 19/067 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards
G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
An image can be captured from an imaging device. A gaming chip tube can be identified in a gaming chip tray. A first position can be determined that corresponds to a bottom of the gaming chip tube. A spacer can be identified by recognizing a predefined pattern on the spacer. A second position can be determined corresponding to the spacer. A count of gaming chips can be determined based at least in part on the first and second positions.
A switching device can provide a pass-through connection between a first set of reader inputs and antenna inputs. The switching device can disconnect the pass-through connection between the first set of reader inputs from a first reader and the plurality of antenna inputs. The switching device can generate a tuned signal based on the antenna inputs. The switching device can provide the tuned signal to a second set of reader inputs for a second reader.
Disclosed is a gaming chip and method of manufacturing the gaming chip. The gaming chip can include a chip component with one or more affixing points. A clip insert can be coupled to the one or more affixing points. A second component can be injected to prevent the clip insert from being removed from the chip component.
G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G07F 1/06 - Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
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.
G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
G06K 19/10 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code using markings of different kinds in the same record carrier, e.g. one marking being sensed by optical and the other by magnetic means at least one kind of marking being used for authentication, e.g. of credit or identity cards
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ANTIBACTERAL GAMING CURRENCY AND GAMING ACCESSORIES
A gaming accessoiy or gaming currency is provided. An antimicrobial agent is disposed in the material of the currency body or gaming accessory during fabrication and, due to the resiliency of the agent in withstanding the many stresses associated with the manufacturing process, the agent thereafter is substantially located on at least the outer surface of the currency body so as to kill or inhibit the growth of potentially harmful microorganisms that are introduced to the outer surface due to the excessive touching by multiple casino patrons and casino employees.
The invention generally pertains to a portable gaming currency reader for reading RFID-enabled gaming currency. By way of example, one portable gaming currency reader has a portable reader housing having a currency reading surface, a shielded antenna located adjacent to the currency reading surface for reading and communicating with the memory of each RFID tag embedded within RFID-enabled gaming currency located on the currency reading surface, and an RFID reader coupled to the shielded antenna for communicating with the shielded antenna to identify, read from and write to each RFID tag associated with RFID-enabled gaming currency located on the currency reading surface. The reader is also provided with a display configured for indicating information about the RFID-enabled gaming currency located on the currency reading surface, such as number and value.
The invention generally pertains to a chip tray for storing casino currency. By way of example, one chip tray is a dual chip tray having a lower housing assembly having an interior configured for receiving at least one removable chip tray for holding gaming currency. A top tray sub assembly is hinged relative to the lower housing assembly to pivot between a closed position and an open position. A chip tray lid is provided to cover the lower housing assembly in a covered position. In another example, RFID antennas are positioned within the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly. The RFID antennas are configured to read and communicate with RFID-enabled gaming currency in the lower housing assembly and the top tray sub assembly.
A gaming table comprising a tabletop configured to receive gaming accessories, a base connected to and configured to support the tabletop, an antenna located in Ae tabletop and configured to operate by at least one of, detecting, reading, writing to, tracking, or any combination thereof, the gaming accessories, and a cup shield configured to keep the antenna from being read from outside the antenna system, shield and protect it from electromagnetic and RF interferences and prevent detuning, the cup shield being located under the tabletop and aligned with the antenna. The base can include a side wall connected to a back panel, a shelf connected to the side wall and the back panel, and a pipe configured to isolate, insulate or shield a plurality of wires, the hack panel and the shelf having a plurality of openings configured to ventilate heat from inside the base to outside of the table.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
[machines for accepting/authorizing, sorting, programming, checking and counting tokens with electronic game chips; portable readers for determining the authenticity and value of game chips] Tokens and game chips for casinos and game rooms; [boxes and trays for game chips, including chip/plaque drop boxes for counting the value of chips/plaques containing electronic chips, and trays for counting and authenticating electronic chips;] equipment for conventional casino games, namely, American and French roulette, blackjack, craps, punto banco, baccarat, and chemin de fer[; cards and tickets for playing games of chance; ]gaming wheels;[ game card dispensers;] game tables[; balls for use with gaming equipment; marbles and game dice]
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CHIP WITH INSERT INCLUDING AN ELECTRONIC MICROCHIP
Token in the general form of disc having a body (12) having a central opening (25, 25', 25b, 25c) containing an insert (26, 26', 26") having an identification device (27) (28). The insert (26, 26', 26") has two rigid plates (34, 36, 34', 36') each having at least a central projection on the inner face of the corresponding plate, secured or fitted at the central projection so that the central projection of one of the plates is attached or fitted to the inner face of the other plate to define between them a peripheral annular zone in which is disposed the identification device (27).
A44C 21/00 - CoinsEmergency moneyBeer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G07F 1/06 - Coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms
An image can be captured from an imaging device. A gaming chip tube can be identified in a gaming chip tray. A first position can be determined that corresponds to a bottom of the gaming chip tube. A spacer can be identified by recognizing a predefined pattern on the spacer. A second position can be determined corresponding to the spacer. A count of gaming chips can be determined based at least in part on the first and second positions.
The token, in the overall shape of a disc, of the type having a body obtained by multi-shot injection moulding of plastic, comprises a core (14) obtained by a first injection of plastic, including a central portion (24) defining the central part of the body of the said token and a peripheral portion (31) defining, via radial projections (18), at least part of the edge surface of the body of the token. The core (14) incorporates an insert (26) comprising a contactless electronic chip identification device (27) embedded in the first injection in the central portion (24) and held at its periphery by projections or fingers that form part of the injection mould and define openings (36) in the core. The body of the token comprises a covering layer obtained by a second injection of plastic around the peripheral portion (31) of the core (14) in order with the core to form the entire edge surface and the peripheral annular part of the body of the token. A decorated label is affixed to each face of the token. The token can be used as a gaming token or gambling chip.
