Remote controlled multiple mode and multi-game card shuffling device
US6719288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F1/14
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention features a card shuffling machine having a controller that can be operated remote from the shuffling machine. A remote control unit is provided for remotely communicating operator-selected commands to the shuffling machine. The shuffling machine is capable of shuffling and dealing various games and between different modes of operation, including batch mode and continuous mode. The remote control unit includes a housing, a controller disposed therein, a display in electrical communication with the controller, and at least one user-operated key in electrical communication with the controller for electrically communicating a shuffle command to said shuffling machine allowing the dealer to select between various modes of operation, including batch mode, continuous mode, and between various games to be played.
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