AUTOMATIC CARD DEALING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH GAMING TABLE

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AUTOMATIC CARD DEALING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH GAMING TABLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240307758 titled 'AUTOMATIC CARD DEALING SYSTEM FOR USE WITH GAMING TABLE

The patent application describes a system and method for distributing playing cards to multiple player positions at a gaming table. The system includes various apparatuses installed beneath the gaming table to automate the card dealing process.

Card input apparatus, card transportation apparatuses, and card delivery apparatuses are installed beneath the gaming table.
Different designs of card transportation apparatuses are used to move cards from the input apparatus to the delivery apparatuses, such as tracks with distribution carriages, conveyors with gates, and chutes using directed air.
Cards are automatically dealt to players at selective player positions beneath the gaming table.

Potential Applications: - Casinos - Card rooms - Gaming tournaments

Problems Solved: - Speed up the card dealing process - Ensure fair distribution of cards - Reduce the risk of human error

Benefits: - Increased efficiency - Enhanced player experience - Improved accuracy in card distribution

Commercial Applications: Automated card dealing systems can revolutionize the gaming industry by streamlining operations, improving player satisfaction, and reducing the potential for errors.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system ensure fair distribution of cards to players? 2. What are the potential cost savings for casinos implementing this automated card dealing system?

Original Abstract Submitted

a system and method for distributing playing cards to multiple player positions at a gaming table. the system includes a card input apparatus, one or more card transportation apparatuses and a card delivery apparatus at each player position. the card input apparatus, one or more card transportation apparatuses and card delivery apparatuses are installed beneath the gaming table. the card transportation apparatuses may comprise different designs for moving cards from the card input apparatus to the plurality of card delivery apparatuses including, for example, (i) a track and card distribution carriage; (ii) a conveyor and plurality of gates configured to guide cards; and (iii) a series of chutes using directed air. regardless of the specific design, cards are automatically dealt to players at selective player positions beneath the gaming table.