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Title:
MAGNETIC JAM DETECTION IN A CARD SHUFFLER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006031472
Kind Code:
B1
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 which 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.

Inventors:
KRENN PETER (AT)
BLAHA ERNST (AT)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/031400
Publication Date:
January 31, 2008
Filing Date:
September 02, 2005
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Assignee:
SHUFFLE MASTER INC (US)
International Classes:
A63F1/12; A63F1/14
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