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Card shuffler with card rank and value reading capability

  • US 20040067789A1
  • Filed: 07/17/2003
  • Published: 04/08/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprising:

  • a top surface and a bottom surface of said device;

    a single card receiving area for receiving an initial set of playing cards;

    a randomizing system for randomizing the order of an initial set of playing cards;

    a collection surface in a card collection area for receiving randomized playing cards one at a time into the card collection area, the collection surface receiving cards so that all cards are received below the top surface of the device;

    an image capture device that reads the rank and suit of each card before being received on the card collection surface;

    an elevator for raising the collection surface so that at least some randomized cards are elevated at least to the top surface of the device; and

    a moveable cover over the elevator.

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