Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation
Patent
1995-12-15
1999-07-06
Harrison, Jessica J.
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation
463 11, 463 12, A63F 924
Patent
active
059190906
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for determining the win or loss of individual participants in a game of chance, such as for example Black Jack, Poker or the like, wherein the bet and the winnings are represented by chips. A central chip depository is provided for receiving the game inventory and the latter has means for determining its momentary content. At least one chip deposit area is provided per participant and has in each case at least one sensor for the detection of chips lying on the deposit area. The means for determining the momentary chip content and also the sensors have their outputs connected to the inputs of a data processing system.
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Grips Electronic GmbH
Harrison Jessica J.
Schaaf James
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