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System for recognizing a gaming chip and method of use

  • US 6,567,159 B1
  • Filed: 06/15/2000
  • Issued: 05/20/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for recognizing a gaming chip, the gaming chip having a surface, said system comprising:

  • at least one light emitting device which when energized emits light of a predetermined color;

    an energizing circuit for energizing said light emitting device;

    a calibration surface;

    when so energized, said light from said light emitting device striking said calibration surface, said calibration surface emitting reflected light;

    a light detector for receiving said reflected light;

    a detector circuit for detecting the presence or non-presence of a gaming chip; and

    , said energizing circuit periodically energizing said light emitting device when said detector detects said non-presence of a gaming chip.

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