Automated multiplayer game table with unique image feed of dealer
US8272958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/32
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are used to simultaneously display a virtual dealer and a dynamic visual background image in connection with a multi-player video platform simulating and effecting play of a casino table card game. The dealer imagery is in the foreground and the background is behind the dealer. The background is either a live video feed from the casino, live feed from another location or event or pre-recorded image sequences. The various videos are keyed or masked and layered together using known video production technology.
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