Automated game monitoring

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Lewis, David L (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901285

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a system and method for monitoring players in a game, extracting player and game operator data, and processing the data. In one embodiment, the present invention captures the relevant actions and/or the results of relevant actions of one or more players and one or more game operators in a game, such as a casino game. The system and methods are flexible in that they do not require special gaming pieces to collect data. Rather, the present invention is calibrated to the particular gaming pieces and environment already in use in the game. The data extracted can be processed and presented to aid in game security, player and game operator progress and history, determining trends, maximizing the integrity and draw of casino games, and a wide variety of other areas. The data is generally retrieved through a series of cameras that capture images of game play from different angles.

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