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Multiple mode card shuffler and card reading device

  • US 20050104290A1
  • Filed: 09/29/2004
  • Published: 05/19/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A multiple mode device for performing at least one operation selected from the group consisting of verifying cards and randomizing an order of 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, wherein at least a portion of the randomizing system can be disabled in a verifying mode;

    a collection surface in a card collection area for receiving 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 cards are elevated at least to the top surface of the device; and

    at least one processor programmed to perform at least one of the following functions;

    a) compare stored card values to stored values to verify the cards, b) to randomize an order of cards, and b) both to verify the cards and to randomize the cards.

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