EP2941306B1 - Tables de jeux comportant un élément d'insertion remplaçable de plateau - Google Patents

Tables de jeux comportant un élément d'insertion remplaçable de plateau Download PDF

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EP2941306B1
EP2941306B1 EP13870050.5A EP13870050A EP2941306B1 EP 2941306 B1 EP2941306 B1 EP 2941306B1 EP 13870050 A EP13870050 A EP 13870050A EP 2941306 B1 EP2941306 B1 EP 2941306B1
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Emmanuel Gelinotte
Francisco Javier Moreno
Gregory Gronau
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the present description relates generally to gaming tables, and more particularly to gaming tables having a table top exchangeable insert.
  • These prior gaming tables with RFID gaming chips are pervasively used in casino and gaming rooms for table games such as blackjack, poker, baccarat, craps and roulette.
  • these tables are provided with a RFID system including at least one RFID antenna for tracking and reading the gaming chips used during the play of a table game.
  • These gaming tables further include low frequency and high frequency RFID chips, low and high frequency RFID readers, table layouts, playing cards, dice, gaming furniture, roulette wheels, table accessories, and other products that are used for casino table games.
  • RFID-type systems may not be able to accurately track every token due to interference caused by electronic equipment and wirings, particularly when numerous tokens are stacked.
  • these prior art systems may suffer from inter-antenna interferences if RFID antennas are spaced too closely together for games that have multiple and independent betting options per player seat, such as, for example, the game of baccarat.
  • table layouts require sufficient spacing between antennas, which in turn may prevent use of a desired felt layout or prevent offering of the desired game.
  • gaming industry there is a recognized need in the gaming industry to provide a gaming customer with ever-changing gaming experience in order for the gaming operator to remain current, provide a variety of gaming options, etc. This may include new games, new game and table layouts, special gaming events, tournaments, VIP tables, or the like. Any disruption in gaming operations, however, can be cause for concern as gaming operators are oftentimes hesitant to bring gaming tables off-line, and when doing so typically requires compliance with gaming regulation standards. For instance, there is a continued need in the gaming industry to provide, for example, multiple table games which can be played alternately at a specially constructed gaming table known as a "multi-game table" while remaining gaming regulation compliant.
  • the tables described herein may ultimately provide for a gaming table configured to allow for a secured, minimally disruptive, quick-change of the table top, and yet still provide for ventilation and cooling of electronic equipment, elimination of any degradation in performance of the RF signals and electronic equipment, and still allow for specially-built areas for a shuffler and a bill validator that are ergonomically placed for dealer convenience and comfort while preventing any possible cheating.
  • US 6152451 discusses a frame to be mounted in the opening of a gaming table, the frame being adapted to hold the chip rack.
  • the frame has perimeter side and end walls which are adapted to be closely received within the opening.
  • the frame has at its perimeter at least one upwardly directed slot.
  • An air supply plenum is provided to supply air from a blower to the frame slot.
  • the supplied air defines an air curtain to isolate the dealer from second hand smoke from the customers.
  • the frame includes ducts at its perimeter to overlay the table, the ducts including the slots.
  • the slots are disposed at the sides and front of the frame to define a three sided air curtain in front of the dealer's position.
  • the term "gaming accessory” can mean any type of gaming chip, gaming token, playing card, die, gaming plaque, gaming disk, gaming plate, or any other suitable gaming accessory. Still further, it will be appreciated that any suitable data storage and/or data transmission device (contactless or otherwise), such as for example, a radio-frequency identification (RFID), near field communication (NFC), etc. gaming chip can be embedded in any of these accessories, such that the gaming accessories can be detected, read, written to, and/or tracked by any suitable sensor, detector, reader, transceiver, antenna, etc.
  • RFID radio-frequency identification
  • NFC near field communication
  • the gaming table 10 comprises a table top 20 and a base 50 connected thereto, wherein the base 50 is sufficiently configured so as to support the table top 20.
  • the example base 50 includes a general barrel-like configuration, and the example table top 20 includes a generally semicircular shape, such that table game players may be positioned around the table top 20 and within reach of a dealer. It will be appreciated, however, that other shapes of the gaming table 10, and more particularly the table top 20 and the base 50, are possible, such as an oval, a circle, a square, a rectangle and the like.
  • the gaming table 10 may be constructed with any suitable base configuration including an open base and/or a closed barrel base, such as one that has a stretcher bar that ties two legs together.
  • the base 50 may be configured to store accessories, sensors, computer hardware, etc.
  • the example top surface of table top 20 may be configured to receive any suitable gaming accessory 44 such as, for example, a gaming chip, a plaque, a playing card, a die, a disk, etc.
  • the table top 20 may include a sensor and/or detector such as an RFID antenna 22 configured to operate to detect, read from, write to, and/or track any of the gaming accessories. While in the present application, the sensors are described with relation to an RFID system, it will be appreciated that the configuration and/or type of sensor may vary as desired.
  • the sensor may be any suitable sensor, including for instance, a "presence sensor" such as an optical sensor, light sensor, weight sensor, etc.
  • the sensors may be passive and/or may be active as desired. Additionally, the sensors described herein may be embedded and/or attached to any suitable surface for achieving the desired gaming sensing. More particularly, the example RFID antenna 22 is illustrated as being mounted to the table top 20, but may be mounted to any suitable portion of the gaming table 10, such as a table insert as will be described herein.
  • the example RFID antenna 22 may be configured to perform any combination of the listed functions.
  • the example table top 20 is shown to have, but is not limited to, six antennas, such that six people may play a table game at the same time.
  • any number and combination of antennas, sensors, detectors, etc., in any suitable size, shape, location, etc. may be positioned within the table top 20 and/or other location on the gaming table 10 and still fall within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the example gaming table 10 may have power cables, such as AC (alternating current) cables and may also have power supplies (e.g., transformers, etc.) to power computers, displays, sensors, detectors, RFID readers, shuffling machines, bill acceptors, validators, etc., or any components that require power.
  • Piping may be added to secure, shield, or protect any of the provide cables, data cables, antenna, etc., to keep them separated and/or protected from each other and from equipment in the table.
  • the piping may be insulated, or may be painted or coated with a pre- formulated paint or coating for better efficiency in preventing electromagnetic and harmonic disturbances caused by the cables to interfere with the various sensors.
  • the example table top 20 includes a cup shield 21 that shields a sensor such as the RFID antenna 22 from any potential electromagnetic and/or harmonic disturbances caused by any cables or the like.
  • the example RFID antenna 22 is located within range of certain disturbances but is shielded by the cup shield 21 so that the antenna 22 is not detuned or looped.
  • the gaming table 10 may also include different kinds of electrical equipment, devices, and/or wirings that may interfere with the proper function of RFID antenna 22.
  • the table may include a plurality of electrical wires 45, 46 and 47 located within or near the table top 20, or within or near the base 50.
  • the gaming table 10 may include an AC wiring 45 and an RFID wiring 46 for an RFID system.
  • the RFID system is not limited to just the RFID wiring 46, but may also include the RFID antenna 22, and data wiring 47 for a Universal Serial Bus (USB) and other equipment for data transmission and communications.
  • USB Universal Serial Bus
  • a cup shield 21 may be provided to shield and protect the RFID antenna 22 from electromagnetic interference (EMI) caused by the electrical equipment, devices and wirings located in the base 50.
  • the example cup shield 21 is configured to protect the RFID antenna 22 against radio frequency interference (RFI), such as AC harmonic radiation, or any other interference source.
  • RFID radio frequency interference
  • the example cup shield 21 prevents the antenna from being read under the table, so as to discourage counterfeiting during a game.
  • the cup shield 21 also may be configured to protect the RFID antenna 22 from being detuned, as further discussed below.
  • the gaming table 10 includes a bill validator 26 located on the table top 20 and within reach of the dealer. As shown, the bill validator 26 is installed in both the base 50 and the table top 20. The bill validator 26 may be installed within a cage and constructed of any appropriate material, e.g., plywood and aluminum, on the right or left side of the dealer as desired.
  • the table top 20 may include an RFID float tray 27 configured to store the gaming accessories 44. In the illustrated example, the RFID float tray 27 is located on the top surface of table top 20 and within reach of the dealer, however, any configuration of the RFID float tray may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the example table top 20 also includes a card shuffler 24 located on the table top 20 and within reach of the dealer.
  • the example card shuffler 24 is typically installed in the base 50 and the table top 20.
  • the card shuffler 24 may be located on the right or left side of the dealer.
  • the table top 20 may include an LCD display 43 located within sight of the dealer such as in front of, on the right side or on the left side of the dealer's position.
  • the example table top 20 includes a top base 28 assembled with a top insert 29 and a strip 30 placed on a dealer side.
  • An inlay 23 is attached to the top base 28.
  • the inlay 23 includes rail drink openings with cup holders 48 and a dealer bar 25 attached to the strip 30.
  • the top base 28 and the top insert 29 both may be assembled together in any appropriate fashion, e.g., by using screws (not shown) or other fastening means.
  • the strip 30 may be fastened in any practical manner, e.g., with metallic inserts 32 or the like.
  • the example top insert 29 may have any one of the following: a cutout 33 for receiving the RFID float tray 27, a cutout 36 for receiving the bill validator 26, a cutout 34 for a LCD module including the LCD monitor 43, or a cutout 35 for an antenna configured for testing, reading, writing to or tracking the gaming accessories 44.
  • the top insert 29 is coated or painted with a pre-formulated coating or paint to limit the reading field produced by the RFID antenna 22.
  • this specially pre-formulated coating or paint may also be applied to the interior of cup shield 21.
  • the coating or paint prevents antenna from being read under the table so as to prevent cheating, prevents the antenna 22 from being detuned, and protects the RFID system from radio frequency interference and electromagnetic interference.
  • FIG. 2A shows an example cross hatched portion identifying the top insert 29 painted with the pre-formulated paint.
  • the pre-formulated coating or paint is a water-based, conductive paint, with a copper composition.
  • the pre-formulated coating or paint comprises a water-based shielding material that is interspersed with copper and/or ferrite particles.
  • the density and viscosity of the pre-formulated paint may be defined in an advantageous way such that the paint may be easily applied on wood and plastic materials to prevent detuning the antennas.
  • the paint may be applied in all areas around the antennas without creating a closed loop.
  • the width of the inlay 23 is 3. 16 c m (1 1/4") wide.
  • the example inlay 23 may be assembled with several components of rail drink openings cut and prepared by using any suitable manufacturing process, including a computer numerical control (CNC) machine.
  • CNC computer numerical control
  • the inlay 23 is returned to the CNC machine for a final radial cut, and then it may be sent to a sanding and staining area to apply a layer of clear polyester as desired, e.g., Duratek 904-045, combined with an organic liquid hardener, e.g., Superox Peroxide type "D," each day for 6 days.
  • the hard wood may be sanded with sandpaper, e.g., # 220.
  • the inlay 23 having the rail drink openings may then be secured to the table top with appropriate fasteners, e.g., 3.16 cm (11/4") screws.
  • the example dealer bar 25 may be made of oak, mahogany, or other suitable material with suitable dimensions, such as, for example, 1.9cm x 13.97cm (3/4" x 11/2").
  • suitable dimensions such as, for example, 1.9cm x 13.97cm (3/4" x 11/2").
  • the same finish process as discussed above for the inlay 23 may be repeated for making the dealer bar 25.
  • the dealer bar 25 may be secured to the table top 20 using appropriate fasteners, e.g., seven 0.64cm x 3.81 cm (11/2" x 1/4") flat head bolts with shiny metallic finish. Other dimensions and ways of securing together the components of the gaming table are possible.
  • the gaming table 10 may include another antenna (not shown) for the RFID float tray 27, such that this antenna may be located under the RFID float tray 27.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates an example of a table top 90 having a two-piece construction comprising a top base 91 having an exchangeable insert bed 85 for receiving a table top exchangeable insert 80.
  • exchangeable insert 80 is coated with a pre-formulated shielding coating or paint 81 to limit the reading field produced by the plurality of RFID antennas located on the RFID antenna beds 86, 87, 88, 89 in the table top 90.
  • FIG. 2B shows the cross-hatched portion 81 identifying the pre-formulated paint.
  • the pre-formulated coating or paint is a water-based, conductive paint, with a copper composition.
  • the pre-formulated coating or paint comprises a water-based shielding material that is interspersed with copper and/or ferrite particles.
  • the exchangeable insert bed 85 is a recessed area on the surface of the top base 91 of table top 90 and is configured to receive the table top exchangeable insert 80 within its interior.
  • the example insert bed 85 may be any recess, cutout, flange, support, etc. that is adapted to receive and support the insert 80 relative to the table top 90.
  • the insert bed 85 may be configured to completely and/or partially support the bottom surface of the insert 80 once installed in the bed.
  • the bed 85 may be a flange, a ledge, a cross-support, a portion of the base, etc.
  • the example table top exchangeable insert 80 is placed on the top surface of table top 90 within the interior of the exchangeable insert bed 85.
  • a plurality of hollow circle members 82, 83, 84 are arranged in table top exchangeable insert 80 to accommodate the plurality of RFID antenna beds 86, 87, 88, 89 in the table top 90, and more particularly in the bed 85.
  • the depth of the exchangeable insert bed 85 matches the thickness of the table top exchangeable insert 80.
  • the insert bed 85 supports the table top exchangeable insert 80 such that the top surface of the table top 90 and the top surface of the insert 80 are substantially coplanar.
  • the diameter of the plurality of hollow circle members 82, 83, 84 are sized to fit the diameter of the plurality of RFID antenna beds 86, 87, 88, 89 within the interior of the hollow circle members.
  • the thickness of the table top exchangeable insert 80 is sized so that the surface of exchangeable insert 80 is coplanar with the surface of the RFID antenna beds 86, 87, 88, 89. While, the thickness of the example table top exchangeable insert 80 is 1.9cm (3/4"), it will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that any suitable thickness may be used for the table top exchangeable insert 80 as desired.
  • FIGS. 3-9 illustrate another example of a table top exchangeable insert 380 for use with the example table top 90, or any suitable table top.
  • the insert 380 is generally a semicircular insert having a plurality of apertures 382, 383, 384, arranged in the table top exchangeable insert 380 to accommodate a plurality of sensors, such as, for example a plurality of RFID antenna beds 386, 387, 388 supported on the table top 90.
  • each of the apertures and sensors is circular in shape, but may vary in size, location, and/or shape as desired.
  • the insert 380 includes a generally collinear portion 300 and a generally arcuate portion 302. At least a portion of a perimeter of the collinear portion 300 defines a securing structure, such as a tongue 304 that engageably mates with a corresponding structure, such as a notch or groove 306 formed in the table top 90.
  • the securing structure may be any suitable securing structure mounted and/or formed on either or both of the insert 380 and the table top 90.
  • the securing structure can be any removable mechanical and/or chemical device including, a pivot, a latch, a hook-and-loop, a releasable adhesive, or any other suitable securing means.
  • the example insert 380 also includes an optional locking device, such as a lock 310 extending from a bottom side of the insert 380 and adapted to be received by the table top 90 , e.g., though an aperture 312 defined by the supporting surface of the table top 90.
  • the lock 310 comprises a keyed, cam lock that allows for the securement of the insert 380 within the table top 90, although any suitable mechanism, including for instance a latch, may be utilized.
  • the example insert 380 also includes a base portion 314 covered by any desired playing surface such as a pad 316 underlay and a playing felt 320 outer layer.
  • the example insert 380 may be removably inserted into the interior of the exchangeable insert bed 85 by first engaging the tongue 304 with the groove 306 as shown in FIG. 8 . Once engaged, the insert 380 may be rotated downward toward the insert bed 85 and secured in position with the lock 310. Together, the lock and the securing structure combine to secure the insert 380 in the bed 85 such that the insert 380 cannot be easily removed by unauthorized persons thereby preventing access to and tampering with RFID sensors, wirings, etc. While the lock 310 is illustrated as being mounted to the insert 380, it will be appreciated that the lock 310 may be mounted to any of the insert 380 and/or the table top 90 as desired.
  • the lock 310 To remove the insert 380, the lock 310 must first be disengaged, and the insert rotated away from the table top 90 sufficiently to allow the disengagement of the tongue 20 from the groove 306. It will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art that the method and/or steps of securing and/or removing the insert 380 from the bed 80 may be changed and/or altered as desired.
  • each of the apertures includes a chamfered portion 320 to allow the sensor to pass through the aperture without contact (e.g., to avoid damage).
  • the sensor is able to extend at least partially though the base 314 of the insert 380 and into close proximity with the playing surface of the insert 380, thereby increasing the effective range and reliability of the sensor.
  • the illustrated table top 90 includes additional gaming accessories including at least one conduit wire 330 and an air rail system 332 in accordance with known gaming table construction.
  • the conduit wire may be a power supply, network cable, etc.
  • the example air rail system 332 may be similar to the air rail system described in U.S. Patent No. 6,210,267 , hereby incorporated by reference in its entity, and including a fan 334 and air chamber 336, and at least on air nozzle 338 to produce an airflow from an upper surface of the table top 90.
  • the insert 380 may be constructed to interface with, support, and/or accommodate any and/or all of the gaming accessories, connectors, and/or sensors supported within the gaming table 10.
  • the insert 380 includes an internal conduit and electrical connector system (not shown)(e.g., a plug-to-interface connector) to provide an electrical interface with and electrically couple with the conduit 330, or any other electrical connection as desired.
  • any electronics mounted in and/or on the insert 380 e.g., lights, sensors, electronic devices, signage, etc.
  • the insert 380 may be attached to and coupled with the corresponding electronic system in the table top 90.
  • the insert 380 may also include at least one internal air chamber 350 formed in the base 314 and configured such that when mated with the table top 90, the air chamber 350 is coupled to the air chamber 336 of the air rail system 332 and to extend the air rail system 332 toward the outer edge of the gaming table 10.
  • the air chamber 350 extended through the insert 380 may include any suitable means for directing the air through the insert 380, and more particularly through the playing surface as desired.
  • the air chamber 350 may include a grommet and/or other suitable aperture defined through the playing surface, including a vent, etc.
  • the airflow through the air chamber 350 may be controlled through any suitable electronic and/or mechanical means including adjustable apertures, valve, and/or variable flow fans, etc.
  • the air chambers 30 may not include any additional aperture through the playing surface, and may simply direct the air to the playing surface with sufficient pressure to cause the airflow to at least partially penetrate the felt covered playing surface.
  • the example insert 380' simply comprises a base 314', a playing surface 320' (e.g., a playing felt and a pad) a securing structure 304', and a lock 310'.
  • the insert 380' may be removably secured to the table top 90 by first engaging the securing structure 304' with a corresponding structure in the table top 90, and rotating the insert 380' toward the insert bed 85.
  • the insert 380' may be securely locked to the table top 90 with the lock 310' to prevent any tampering and/or removing of the insert 380' without proper authorization.
  • the process is once again reversed, with an unlocking of the lock 310', the rotation of the insert 380' away from the bed 85, and the disengagement of the securing structure 304' from the table top 90.

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  1. Table de jeu comprenant
    un plateau (20) ayant une surface supérieure et une surface inférieure, la surface supérieure étant configurée pour recevoir des accessoires de jeu (44), la surface supérieure ayant un renfoncement (85),
    une base (50) raccordée au plateau et configurée pour supporter ce dernier, et
    un élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau (380) configuré pour être supporté dans l'évidement, l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau comprenant une structure de fixation (304, 310) pour fixer de manière détachable l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau au plateau lorsque l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau est supporté dans l'évidement et comprenant en outre :
    au moins une chambre à air (350) qui est configurée pour s'accoupler avec une chambre à air (336) couplée de manière fluidique à un ventilateur (334) lorsque l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau est situé dans l'évidement ; et
    un système de connecteur électrique configuré pour raccorder un ou plusieurs dispositifs électroniques inclus dans l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau à un système électronique dans la table de jeu.
  2. Table de jeu selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle le plateau comprend une structure de fixation correspondante (306) pour coopérer avec la structure de fixation de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau pour fixer de manière détachable l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau au plateau.
  3. Table de jeu selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle la structure de fixation de l'un de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau et du plateau est une languette (304) et dans laquelle la structure de fixation correspondante de l'autre de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau ou du plateau est une rainure (306).
  4. Table de jeu selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre un verrou (310) monté sur le plateau et/ou l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau pour fixer de manière verrouillable l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau dans l'évidement.
  5. Table de jeu selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle l'évidement est défini par la surface supérieure du plateau et comprend au moins un support dans l'évidement pour supporter l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau dans l'évidement.
  6. Table de jeu selon la revendication 5, dans laquelle une surface supérieure de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau est sensiblement coplanaire avec la surface supérieure du plateau lorsque l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau est situé dans l'évidement.
  7. Table de jeu selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle l'évidement est dimensionné et positionné de telle sorte qu'un retrait de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau de l'évidement ne nécessite pas un retrait de l'un quelconque des accessoires de jeu reçus dans la surface supérieure du plateau.
  8. Table de jeu selon la revendication 7, comprenant en outre au moins un capteur (386) situé dans l'évidement du plateau, supporté par le plateau et situé au moins partiellement en dessous de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau lorsque l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau est situé dans l'évidement, le capteur étant configuré pour communiquer avec au moins l'un des accessoires de jeu.
  9. Table de jeu selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau définit au moins un orifice (384) dimensionné pour correspondre au ou aux capteurs de telle sorte que l'orifice ou chacun des orifices est configuré pour s'adapter sur au moins un capteur correspondant situé dans l'évidement du plateau lorsque l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau est situé dans l'évidement.
  10. Table de jeu selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle l'orifice ou chacun des orifices comprend une partie chanfreinée (320) pour permettre au capteur de passer au moins partiellement à travers l'orifice correspondant sans contact.
  11. Table de jeu selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle au moins une partie de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau à proximité du ou des capteurs est peinte avec une peinture préformulée, dans laquelle la peinture est conçue pour protéger le ou les capteurs contre des interférences électromagnétiques ou RF et/ou pour limiter un champ de lecture sans fermer une boucle autour du ou des capteurs et/ou pour empêcher de dérégler le ou les capteurs.
  12. Table de jeu selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle le capteur comprend une antenne (22).
  13. Table de jeu selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la chambre à air définit au moins un orifice pour produire un flux d'air depuis une surface supérieure de l'élément d'insertion échangeable de plateau.
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