Automatic playing card shuffler and other card-handling devices configured to detect marked cards and method of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9943751
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15336779

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An automatic playing card shuffler incorporating means for detecting marked cards. One or more light spectrum emitters or variable light spectrum illuminators transmit light at frequencies/wavelengths which is reflected off card backs through one or more spectrum filters causing invisible markings to become visible. A camera may capture images of the now visible markings. A camera and software collaborate to capture images and analyze the same for markings on the card backs such as smudges, nicks and scuffs and edge demarcations. The automatic playing card shufflers are configured to not only detect marked cards but to detect patterns relative to the card markings. The automatic card shufflers are communicatively linked with a casino management system and/or security system such that casino personnel may be alerted in real time to the discovery of marked cards.

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SHARK TRAP GAMING & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC6160 NORTH JENSEN STREET LAS VEGAS NV 89149

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DeGregorio, Dino Louis Las Vegas, US 15 68
DeGregorio, Louis Wilson Las Vegas, US 19 78
Forte, Steven Louis Las Vegas, US 17 75
Riordan, Michael Earnest Las Vegas, US 19 78

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