Shuffling devices including one or more sensors for detecting operational parameters and related methods
US8628086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3293
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shuffling device for playing cards and method of shuffling cards is provided where a first group of cards is moved within the device to form a randomized second group of cards. The device comprises moving parts that assist in the movement of cards within the shuffling device; a processor in informational connection with the shuffling device; a sensor that detects at least one of speed, distance and force of at least one moving part and provides a signal to the processor regarding detection of at least one of speed, distance and force; and the processor containing a program that interprets the signal to detect significant variations in at least one of speed, distance and force of the moving part.
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