TW201233419A - Portable gaming currency reader - Google Patents

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TW201233419A
TW201233419A TW100139115A TW100139115A TW201233419A TW 201233419 A TW201233419 A TW 201233419A TW 100139115 A TW100139115 A TW 100139115A TW 100139115 A TW100139115 A TW 100139115A TW 201233419 A TW201233419 A TW 201233419A
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Francisco Javier Moreno
Gregory S Gronau
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The invention generally pertains to a portable gaming currency reader for reading RFID-enabled gaming currency. By way of example, one portable gaming currency reader has a portable reader housing having a currency reading surface, a shielded antenna located adjacent to the currency reading surface for reading and communicating with the memory of each RFID tag embedded within RFID-enabled gaming currency located on the currency reading surface, and an RFID reader coupled to the shielded antenna for communicating with the shielded antenna to identify, read from and write to each RFID tag associated with RFID-enabled gaming currency located on the currency reading surface. The reader is also provided with a display configured for indicating information about the RFID-enabled gaming currency located on the currency reading surface, such as number and value.

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201233419 六、發明說明: 【發明所屬之技術領域】 發明領域 本發明係針對利用RnD(射頻辨識)技術來驗證博奕遊 戲通:k的一可攜式讀取機。更確切地,本發明係針對一高 頻籌碼項取機’其與設置在一讀取表面上之RFID致能博 奕遊戲通^的記憶體通訊,及將資訊從記憶體輸出至一 LCD或LED顯示器上。 【先前^^軒】 發明背景 女裝於博奕遊戲籌碼、徽章或代幣(亦即博奕遊戲通 食)内之微晶片可提供一安全可靠的方式去追蹤並紀錄該 籌碼在娛樂場内之活動情況。由於每一籌碼具有編碼有該 籌碼貨幣價值的一獨特標籤,當其靠近一 RFID讀取機 時,可立刻被辨識並確認。這使得RFID微晶片成為改善 通貨計數及圍攔櫃台庫存程序的精雄度,並且也提供難以 被破壞的通貨安全級別的一理想方式。 由於博奕遊戲(以下簡稱為“遊戲”)通貨具有易被偽造 及其他盜竊機會的一顯著弱點,RFID致能的遊戲通貨(即 在通貨内嵌置有RFID標籤或微晶片之遊戲通貨)提供了可 行的最高安全性等級之一。此外,藉由搭配籌碼追蹤系統 實施RFID致能的娛樂場通貨,有關該通貨之隨時位置與 移動情形及更多者的許多資訊都可得知。於是,娛樂場經 營者會持續尋求能使其員工在娛樂場中不管何時何地都 201233419 可快速並準確地追縱、讀取、驗證及計數蜈樂場通貨的方 法。 【發明内容】 發明概要 本發明之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機為娛樂場提供驗證 和確認RFID致能的娛樂場通貨的一方法和裝置。更確切 地來說,本文所’及描述的可攜式遊戲通f讀取機使娱 樂場人員可以不論在何時何地,都能快速且精確地讀取、 驗迅及4數娛樂場通^。該可攜式讀取機將RFID的保護 從圍攔櫃台或籌碼庫延伸到桌檯、賭檯區櫃台或甚至屋後 點算區域。在-實施例巾,與可攜式遊戲通f讀取機相聯 結的RFID讀取機之高速讀取能力,使每秒讀取數百項通 貨且同時識別遊戲通貨是否真實且有效,成為可能--個 使娛樂場員工可輕鬆識別並移除外來或非屬娛樂場通貨 的關鍵優點。將遊戲通貨讀取機裝在可訂做成附有娛樂場 特有標誌、的一可攜式外殼中,該可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機可 驗證RHD致能遊戲通貨,無論其是直接堆疊在通貨讀取 表面上或是裝在通貨托盤中置放在讀取表面上。所有確認 資訊都會出現在組配來顯示受驗證通貨個數及總幣值之 顯示器上。 圖式簡介 第1圖係根據本發明之一層面所構成之可攜式籌碼讀 取機的一實施例之立體圖; 第2圖係如第1圖之可攜式籌碼讀取機之一實施例在彈201233419 VI. Description of the Invention: [Technical Field of the Invention] Field of the Invention The present invention is directed to a portable reader that utilizes RnD (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to verify Boao Games: k. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a high frequency chip entry machine that communicates with the memory of an RFID enabled gaming device disposed on a read surface and outputs information from the memory to an LCD or LED. On the display. [Previous ^^轩] Background of the Invention Women's microchips in Boao game chips, badges or tokens (ie, Boao Games) provide a safe and reliable way to track and record the activity of the chips in the casino. . Since each chip has a unique tag that encodes the monetary value of the chip, it is immediately recognized and confirmed when it is near an RFID reader. This makes RFID microchips an excellent way to improve the throughput count and the bar counter inventory process, and also provide an unbreakable currency security level. Since Boao Games (hereinafter referred to as "games") currency has a significant weakness in the opportunities for counterfeiting and other theft, RFID-enabled game currency (ie, game currency with RFID tags or microchips embedded in the currency) is provided. One of the highest levels of security that is feasible. In addition, by implementing RFID-enabled casino currency with a chip tracking system, much information about the location and movement of the currency and more information is available. As a result, casino operators continue to seek ways to enable their employees to track, read, verify, and count the currency of the casino quickly and accurately at any time, anywhere in the casino. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Summary of the Invention The portable game currency reader of the present invention provides a method and apparatus for a casino to verify and validate RFID enabled casino currency. More specifically, the portable game consoles described and described herein enable casino personnel to quickly and accurately read, verify, and access casinos whenever and wherever. . The portable reader extends the protection of the RFID from the fence counter or chip library to the table, the table counter or even the post-house counting area. In the embodiment towel, the high-speed reading capability of the RFID reader coupled with the portable gaming device f-reader makes it possible to read hundreds of items per second and simultaneously identify whether the game currency is authentic and effective. -- A key advantage that allows casino staff to easily identify and remove foreign or non-casino currency. The game currency reader is housed in a portable case that can be customized to have a casino-specific logo. The portable game currency reader can verify RHD-enabled game currency, whether it is stacked directly The currency reading surface is placed in a currency tray and placed on the reading surface. All confirmation information will appear on the display that is combined to display the number of verified currency and total currency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a portable chip reader constructed in accordance with one aspect of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is an embodiment of a portable chip reader as shown in FIG. Playing

S 4 201233419 簧加載籌碼抽屜處於開啟位置時之立體圖; 第3圖係構成如第1圖所示之可攜式籌碼讀取機的各種 構件之分解圖; 第4圖係一可攜式籌碼讀取機的另一實施例之前視立 體圖; 第5圖係如第4圖所示之可攜式籌碼讀取機之一側視 圖;及 第6圖係如第4圖所示之可攜式籌碼讀取機之一前視立 體圖’顯示通賣取表面之X轴、y抽及Z轴,也顯示直接堆 疊在讀取機之通貨讀取表面上且存放在通貨讀取表面上的 通貨托盤中之娛樂場通貨的中軸朝向。 C實方方式】 根據本發明之一觀點來看,第1圖繪示根據本發明之 一觀點之一可攜式籌碼讀取機5的—實施例。可攜式籌碼 讀取機5係建構成可在一遊戲環境中以幾種不同方式運送 及部署。在操作中’可攜式讀取機提供對包括擁有者、價 值等等之RFID籌碼的獨立驗證。可攜式讀取機5係組配來 驗證RFID籌碼’從單—籌碼開始到在乡個托盤或堆疊中 的幾百個#碼。可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機通常以高頻率操 作’然而也可使用特高頻(UHF)或微波(MW)技術來操作, 此等技術在遊戲工業中均為人所知。 第2圖繪不可攜式讀取機5具有處於開啟位置的彈簧 加载推壓式㈣。在操作+ ,屏蔽天線35將被升起且 命碼會以托盤或堆㈣式被放置在祕2()之中。接著關上 201233419 該抽展且啟動供至此單元的電源。該可攜式讀取機5執行 各種計算並繼而輸出籌碼的總金額及籌碼總數在LCD < LED顯示器60上。可攜式讀取機5允許使用者在此單元所 在的位置上立即驗證一批籌碼。 第3圖繪示該可攜式讀取機5的各式構件。在所繪示實 施例中,可攜式讀取機5係大體上包含讀取機殼1〇、籌碼 抽屜20、把手25、RFID讀取機30、屏蔽天線35、on/0ff開 關40、電源配接器50和LCD或LED顯示器60。在所繚示實 施例中’ RFID讀取機30為麥哲倫多天線讀取機系統 (MARS-24) RFID讀取機,設計來查驗、進行編目、監測 及控制RFI D籌碼具有一秒内對數百個標籤可靠地識別、 讀取及寫入的能力;然而,如同熟於此領域一般技術者將 體認者,任何合適的RFID讀取機均可在不偏離本發明之 範圍及精神的狀況下予以採用。 把手25被繪示為突出於讀取機殼1〇前部。在一替換實 施例中’把手25可連接在抽屜20的前面來便利開啟與關 閉,且一凹入式手抓握機構(圖上未顯示)可在所示把手所 在位置用於讀取機殼10面板上。凹入式手抓握機構具有一 凹部供容納使用者的手指頭,且足夠堅固來在從一位置搬 運至另一位置時支撐可攜式讀取機5的重量。 第4圖繪示用以讀取RFID致能遊戲通貨125、130之可 構式遊戲通^ a買取機1 〇〇的另一實施例。可攜式遊戲通貨 讀取機100包含一可攜式讀取機殼101,其具有一通貨讀取 表面120。一把手110係耦接於可攜式讀取機殼101使得此 201233419 單元可由娱樂場人員從一位置搬運至另一位置。在所繪示 實施例中’可攜式讀取機殼101亦設有兩個環圈m,來附 接一肩帶(圖上未顯示),使得讀取機100可被以與肩背包相 類似之方式來攜帶。 通貨讀取表面120係組配來在其表面上放置RHD致 能遊戲通貨’以根據可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機100之操作來 執行驗證及查驗程序。通貨讀取表面12〇係鄰接位於一屏 蔽天線(圖上未顯示)。該屏蔽天線係組配來讀取嵌置在位 於通貨讀取表面120上的rFID致能遊戲通貨125、130之中 的每一 RFID標籤之記憶體並與之通訊。第5圖繪示一可攜 式通貨讀取機150之一替換實施例,其具有配備訂做有特 有標钱、之通貨讀取表面155。 該屏蔽天線係耦接於一RFID讀取機(圖上未顯示)。該 RFID讀取機組配來與該屏蔽天線通訊,用以識別、讀寫 嵌置在位於通貨讀取表面12〇上的RHD致能遊戲通貨 125、130内之每一rfid標籤。在所描繪示實施例中,rFID 讀取機為麥哲倫多天線讀取機系統(MARS-24) RFID讀取 機’設計來查驗、進行編目、監測及控制RFID.碼具有 一秒内對數百個標籤可靠地識別、讀取及寫入的能力;然 而’如同熟於此領域一般技術者將體認者’任何合適的 RFID讀取機均可在不偏離本發明之範圍及精神的狀況下 予以採用。可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機100通常以高頻率操 作,然而也可使用特高頻(UHF)或微波(MW)技術來操作, 此等技術在遊戲工業中均為人所知。 7 201233419 在一實施例中,屏蔽天線係一雙軸或二維天線,用以 識別、讀取和寫入與在通貨讀取表面120上朝兩個方向的 RFID致能遊戲通貨相關聯的每一 RFID標籤。在另一實施 例中,屏蔽天線係一種三軸或三維天線,用來識別、讀取 和寫入與在通貨讀取表面120上朝三個方向的RFID致能 遊戲通貨相關聯的每一RFID標籤。屏蔽天線之二維及三 維讀取能力將更進一步就第6圖予以闡述及說明。 可攜式讀取機殼1〇1亦設有一顯示器105。該顯示器 105係組配來指出與置於通貨讀取表面120上之RHD致能 遊戲通貨125、130有關的資訊。舉例來說,顯示器105可 指出置於通貨讀取表面120上之娛樂場通貨125、130的總 數目及總幣值額兩者。在另一實施例中,顯示器105可識 別置放在通貨讀取表面上之娛樂場通貨125、130是否係真 實的、有效的娛樂場通貨,且顯示驗證結果。而在又另一 實施例中,顯示器105可顯示一錯誤訊息表示置放在通貨 讀取表面上者為非RFID致能遊戲通貨,或表示置放在通 貨讀取表面上之RFID致能遊戲通貨與特定娛樂場無關。 可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機100可設有無線網路功能,使得顯 示在顯示器105上之資訊也可遠端地傳送至一第二位置進 而可進行登錄、檢閱等動作。 第6圖繪示該攜式遊戲通貨讀取機丨〇 〇之屏蔽天線(圖 上未顯示)的二維及三維面向。其中展示了堆疊的娛樂場 通貨之中線200及在托盤中的娛樂場通貨之中線21〇。如圖 所繪示,該通貨讀取表面之屏蔽天線具有沿著通貨讀取表 201233419 面之寬度的一個χ軸、沿著通貨讀取表面之長度的一個y 軸及垂直於通貨讀取表面的一個Z軸。在一實施例中,當 戎屏蔽天線係用以識別、讀取和寫入與在通貨讀取表面上 朝兩個方向的RFID致能遊戲通貨相關聯的每一 RFID標籤 之雙轴或一維天線時,如圖所不,在托盤中之娱毕場通 貨的中線21〇係平行於y軸,且直接堆疊在通貨讀取表面 12〇上之娱樂場通貨的中線200係平行於z轴。於是,rfid 讀取機可在通貨讀取表面上以兩個方向,亦即沿著y軸及 沿著z軸’來讀取RFID致能娛樂場通貨。 在一替換實施例中,當屏蔽天線係用以識別、讀取和 寫入與在通貨讀取表面上朝兩個方向的RFID致能遊戲通 貨相關聯的每一RFID標籤之一種三軸或三維天線時,托 盤中之娛樂場通貨的中線21〇可如所繪示平行於y軸或平 行於χ軸(圖上未顯示),且直接堆疊在通貨讀取表面12〇上 之娛樂場通貨的中線200係如所繪示平行於2軸。於是, RFID讀取機可在通貨讀取表面上以三個方向,亦即沿著χ 軸、y軸及ζ軸,來讀取RFID致能娛樂場通貨。 在操作中,娛樂場人員可運送該可攜式遊戲通貨讀取 機至有RFID致能籌碼待進行讀取、驗證、計數及錄入的 一特定位置。該可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機具有一通貨讀取表 面、耦接至鄰近於通貨讀取表面設置之屏蔽天線的一 RFIDs買取機、用來指二放在通貨讀取表面上之遊戲通貨 的數目及幣值兩者之一顯示器、和用以提供電力給rFid 讀取機及顯示器之一電源供應器。該名人員啟動該可攜式 9 201233419 遊戲通貨讀取機之電源。接著,該人員將具有相關聯的至 少一 RFID標籤之RFID致能遊戲通貨放置在通貨讀取表面 上。 響應地,RFID讀取機及屏蔽天線通訊來識別、讀取 和寫入與放置於通貨讀取表面上的RFID致能遊戲通貨相 關聯之至少一 RFID標籤。最後,顯示器呈現與放置在通 貨讀取表面上之RFID致能遊戲通貨相關的資訊’如數目 及幣值。在一替換實施例中,RFID讀取機可識別置放在 通貨讀取表面上之娛樂場通貨是否係真實正版、有效的娛 樂場通貨,且顯示器把驗證結果顯示在該顯示器上。 在可攜式讀取機之一實施例中,通貨讀取表面具有沿 著通貨讀取表面之寬度的一個X軸、沿著通貨讀取表面之 長度的一個y轴及垂直於通貨讀取表面的一個z轴。在操作 中,RFID致能通貨係堆疊置放於通貨讀取表面上,使得 遊戲通貨之中線係平行於z軸。RHD讀取機可準確地從嵌 置在RFID致能遊戲通貨之中的RFID標籤讀取資訊。在另 一操作中,RHD致能通貨係置放於通貨讀取表面上,使 得遊戲通貨之中線係平行於y軸。RFID讀取機係組配來準 確地從嵌置在RHD致能遊戲通貨之中的RFID標籤讀取資 訊。而在又另一實施例中,對於一個三軸天線之操作, RFID致能通貨係置放於通貨讀取表面上,使得遊戲通貨 之中線係平行於X軸。RFID讀取機係組配來準確地從嵌置 在RFID致能遊戲通貨之中的RFID標籤讀取資訊。 儘管揭露於本說明書中之方法已參照以特定順序執S 4 201233419 A perspective view of the spring loaded chip drawer in the open position; Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the various components of the portable chip reader shown in Fig. 1; Fig. 4 is a portable chip reading Another embodiment of the take-up machine is a front view; FIG. 5 is a side view of the portable chip reader shown in FIG. 4; and FIG. 6 is a portable chip as shown in FIG. The front view of the reader is shown in the front view of the X-axis, the y-pull and the Z-axis of the take-out surface. It also shows that it is stacked directly on the currency reading surface of the reader and stored in the currency tray on the currency reading surface. The mid-axis of the casino currency. C Real Mode] According to one aspect of the present invention, Fig. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a portable chip reader 5 in accordance with one aspect of the present invention. The portable chip reader 5 architecture can be shipped and deployed in several different ways in a gaming environment. In operation, the portable reader provides independent verification of the RFID chips including the owner, value, and the like. The portable reader 5 is configured to verify that the RFID chips are 'from a single chip to hundreds of # codes in a pallet or stack. Portable game currency readers typically operate at high frequencies' however, they can also be operated using ultra high frequency (UHF) or microwave (MW) technology, which are well known in the gaming industry. Figure 2 depicts the portable reader 5 having a spring loaded push (4) in the open position. At operation +, the shielded antenna 35 will be raised and the code will be placed in the tray 2 or stack (4). Then close the 201233419 sweep and start the power supply to the unit. The portable reader 5 performs various calculations and then outputs the total amount of chips and the total number of chips on the LCD < LED display 60. The portable reader 5 allows the user to immediately verify a batch of chips at the location of the unit. FIG. 3 illustrates various components of the portable reader 5. In the illustrated embodiment, the portable reader 5 generally includes a reading case 1 , a chip drawer 20 , a handle 25 , an RFID reader 30 , a shielded antenna 35 , an on/off switch 40 , and a power supply Adapter 50 and LCD or LED display 60. In the illustrated embodiment, the RFID reader 30 is a Magellan Multi-Antenna Reader System (MARS-24) RFID reader designed to inspect, catalog, monitor, and control RFI D chips with a logarithm of one second. The ability of hundreds of tags to reliably identify, read, and write; however, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, any suitable RFID reader can be used without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. It will be adopted below. The handle 25 is shown protruding from the front of the reading housing 1 . In an alternate embodiment, the handle 25 can be attached to the front of the drawer 20 to facilitate opening and closing, and a recessed hand grip mechanism (not shown) can be used to read the housing at the position of the handle shown. 10 panels. The recessed hand grip mechanism has a recess for receiving a user's finger and is strong enough to support the weight of the portable reader 5 when transported from one position to another. Figure 4 illustrates another embodiment of a configurable game pass for reading RFID enabled game currency 125, 130. The portable game currency reader 100 includes a portable reading housing 101 having a currency reading surface 120. A handle 110 is coupled to the portable reader casing 101 such that the 201233419 unit can be transported by a casino personnel from one location to another. In the illustrated embodiment, the portable reading case 101 is also provided with two loops m to attach a shoulder strap (not shown) so that the reader 100 can be used with the shoulder bag. A similar way to carry. The currency reading surface 120 is assembled to place an RHD enabled game currency on its surface to perform verification and verification procedures in accordance with the operation of the portable game currency reader 100. The currency reading surface 12 is adjacent to a shielded antenna (not shown). The shielded antennas are configured to read and communicate with memory of each of the RFID tags embedded in the rFID enabled game currency 125, 130 located on the currency reading surface 120. Figure 5 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a portable currency reader 150 having a currency reading surface 155 that is custom-tailored. The shielded antenna is coupled to an RFID reader (not shown). The RFID reading unit is configured to communicate with the shield antenna for identifying, reading, and reading each rfid tag embedded in the RHD enabled game currency 125, 130 located on the currency reading surface 12A. In the depicted embodiment, the rFID reader is designed to inspect, catalog, monitor, and control RFID for the Magellan Multiple Antenna Reader System (MARS-24) RFID Reader. The code has hundreds of seconds in a second. The ability of the tags to reliably identify, read, and write; however, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, any suitable RFID reader can be used without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Adopted. The portable game currency reader 100 typically operates at high frequencies, but can also be operated using ultra high frequency (UHF) or microwave (MW) technology, which are well known in the gaming industry. 7 201233419 In one embodiment, the shielded antenna is a dual-axis or two-dimensional antenna for identifying, reading, and writing each of the RFID-enabled game currencies associated with the two directions on the currency reading surface 120. An RFID tag. In another embodiment, the shielded antenna is a three- or three-dimensional antenna for identifying, reading, and writing each RFID associated with RFID-enabled gaming currency in three directions on the currency reading surface 120. label. The two-dimensional and three-dimensional read capabilities of the shielded antenna will be further explained and illustrated in Figure 6. The portable reading case 101 is also provided with a display 105. The display 105 is assembled to indicate information relating to the RHD enabled game currency 125, 130 placed on the currency reading surface 120. For example, display 105 can indicate both the total number of casino currencies 125, 130 placed on currency reading surface 120 and the total currency amount. In another embodiment, display 105 can identify whether the casino currency 125, 130 placed on the currency reading surface is a valid, valid casino currency and displays the verification results. In yet another embodiment, the display 105 can display an error message indicating that the non-RFID enabled game currency is placed on the currency reading surface, or that the RFID enabled game currency is placed on the currency reading surface. Not related to a particular casino. The portable game currency reader 100 can be provided with a wireless network function so that information displayed on the display 105 can be remotely transmitted to a second location for logging, reviewing, and the like. Figure 6 is a diagram showing the two-dimensional and three-dimensional orientation of the shielded antenna (not shown) of the portable game reader. It shows the stacked casino mid-line 200 and the casino mid-line in the pallet. As shown, the shielded antenna of the currency reading surface has a 沿着 axis along the width of the currency reading table 201233419, a y axis along the length of the currency reading surface, and a perpendicular to the currency reading surface. A Z axis. In one embodiment, the 戎 shielded antenna is used to identify, read, and write biaxial or one-dimensional per RFID tag associated with RFID enabled game currency in both directions on the currency reading surface. When the antenna is as shown in the figure, the center line 21 of the entertainment field in the tray is parallel to the y-axis, and the center line 200 of the casino currency directly stacked on the currency reading surface 12 is parallel to the z. axis. Thus, the rfid reader can read the RFID enabled casino currency in two directions, i.e., along the y-axis and along the z-axis, on the currency reading surface. In an alternate embodiment, the shielded antenna is used to identify, read, and write a three- or three-dimensional type of each RFID tag associated with the RFID-enabled game currency in both directions on the currency reading surface. In the case of an antenna, the midline 21 of the casino currency in the tray may be parallel to the y-axis or parallel to the x-axis (not shown) and stacked directly on the currency reading surface 12〇. The centerline 200 is parallel to the 2 axes as shown. Thus, the RFID reader can read RFID enabled casino currency in three directions, i.e., along the x-axis, y-axis, and x-axis, on the currency reading surface. In operation, the casino personnel can ship the portable game currency reader to a particular location with RFID enabled chips to be read, verified, counted, and entered. The portable game currency reading machine has a currency reading surface, an RFIDs buyer coupled to a shield antenna disposed adjacent to the currency reading surface, and a game currency for placing the second on the currency reading surface. A display of both the number and the currency value, and a power supply for supplying power to the rFid reader and display. The person activated the power of the portable 9 201233419 game currency reader. Next, the person places the RFID enabled game currency with at least one associated RFID tag on the currency reading surface. In response, the RFID reader and the shielded antenna communicate to identify, read and write at least one RFID tag associated with the RFID enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface. Finally, the display presents information relating to the currency of the RFID enabled game placed on the currency reading surface, such as the number and currency value. In an alternate embodiment, the RFID reader can identify whether the casino currency placed on the currency reading surface is a genuine, valid, entertainment field currency, and the display displays the verification results on the display. In one embodiment of the portable reader, the currency reading surface has an X-axis along the width of the currency reading surface, a y-axis along the length of the currency reading surface, and a perpendicular to the currency reading surface. a z axis. In operation, the RFID enabled currency stack is placed on the currency reading surface such that the midline of the game currency is parallel to the z-axis. The RHD reader accurately reads information from RFID tags embedded in RFID-enabled gaming currency. In another operation, the RHD enabled currency system is placed on the currency reading surface such that the game currency line is parallel to the y-axis. The RFID reader system is configured to accurately read the information from RFID tags embedded in the RHD enabled game currency. In yet another embodiment, for operation of a three-axis antenna, the RFID enabled currency system is placed on the currency reading surface such that the game currency line is parallel to the X-axis. The RFID reader system is configured to accurately read information from RFID tags embedded in the RFID enabled game currency. Although the methods disclosed in this specification have been referred to in a specific order

S 10 201233419 行之特定操作來描述及顯示,將可理解的為,這些操作可 在不背離本發狀赫的狀訂加⑽合、細分或重排^ 來形成等效方法。因此’除非於本文巾有特職明,等操 作的排序及編組並非本發明的限制。 眾 應體會到的是,本朗書全文提及之“__種實施例,,或 “-實施例’,或“一種範例,,或“一範例”,意味著搭配料 施例所描述的—狀特徵、結構或特性,若有所期望^可 ^括在本發明之至少—實施例巾。因此,應體會到的是 本說明書多個部分中兩次或更多次提及之“―種實施例,’, 或“一實施例,,或“一替換實施例,,或“一種範例,,或範 例” ’並不必Μ指涉相同實施例。再者,特定的特徵 結構或特性可如所㈣地在—或多個本發明之實施例中 加以組合。 類似地,將體會到的是,本發明之示範實施例的前述 說明中,本發明之各式贿㈣會於其單—實施例、圖式 或說明中餘在—起L丨使揭露說㈣暢及幫助對-或多個各式發明層面的理解之目的。 儘管本發明已特別參照其多種實_加以顯示及描 述,熟於此技者將會理解,在形式及細節上種出各式其 他變化而並不致背離本發明之精神及範圍。 【圖式1簡單· 明】 第1圖係根據本發明之一層面所構成之可樵式籌碼讀 取機的一實施例之立體圖; 第2圖係如第1圖之可攜式籌碼讀取機之一實施例在彈 201233419 簧加載籌碼抽屜處於開啟位置時之立體圖; 第3圖係構成如第1圖所示之可攜式籌碼讀取機的各種 構件之分解圖; 第4圖係一可攜式籌碼讀取機的另一實施例之前視立 體圖; 第5圖係如第4圖所示之可攜式籌碼讀取機之一側視 圖;及 第6圖係如第4圖所示之可攜式籌碼讀取機之一前視立 體圖,顯示通貨讀取表面之X軸、y軸及z軸,也顯示直接堆 疊在讀取機之通貨讀取表面上且存放在通貨讀取表面上的 通貨托盤中之娛樂場通貨的中軸朝向。 【主要元件符號說明】 5.. .可攜式籌碼讀取機 10…讀取機殼 20.. .抽展 25、110·.·把手 30.. .RHD讀取機 35.. .屏蔽天線 40…開關 50.. .電源配接器 60、105...顯示器 100.. .可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機 101.. .可攜式讀取機殼 111.. .環圈 120、155...通貨讀取表面 125、130...遊戲通貨 150.. .通貨讀取機 200、210...中線 12S 10 201233419 The specific operation of the lines is described and shown, it will be understood that these operations can be combined (10), subdivided or rearranged without departing from the present invention to form an equivalent method. Therefore, unless otherwise specified herein, the ordering and grouping of operations is not a limitation of the invention. It should be appreciated that the "__ embodiment," or "-example", or "an example, or "an example" referred to in the full text of this book, means that the description of the compound is described. - a feature, structure, or characteristic, if desired, can be included in at least the embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it should be appreciated that "" The embodiments, ', or 'an embodiment, or an alternative embodiment, or "an example, or example" does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, specific features or characteristics may be combined as in (d), or in a plurality of embodiments of the invention. Similarly, it will be appreciated that in the foregoing description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the various forms of bribes (four) of the present invention will remain in the single embodiment, the drawings, or the description. The purpose of understanding and understanding of the various aspects of the invention. Although the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood that various changes in the form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a stackable chip reader constructed in accordance with one aspect of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is a portable chip reading as shown in FIG. A perspective view of one embodiment of the portable spring chip drawer in the open position; Figure 3 is an exploded view of various components of the portable chip reader shown in Fig. 1; Another embodiment of a portable chip reader is a front view; FIG. 5 is a side view of a portable chip reader as shown in FIG. 4; and FIG. 6 is as shown in FIG. A front perspective view of a portable chip reader showing the X-axis, y-axis, and z-axis of the currency reading surface, also shown directly stacked on the currency reading surface of the reader and stored on the currency reading surface The central axis of the casino currency in the currency pallet on the head. [Main component symbol description] 5.. Portable chip reader 10...Reading case 20.. .Extracting 25,110·.·Handle 30.. .RHD reader 35.. .Shielding antenna 40...switch 50..power adapter 60,105...display 100..portable game currency reader 101..portable reading case 111..rings 120,155 ... currency reading surface 125, 130... game currency 150.. currency reading machine 200, 210... center line 12

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201233419 七、申請專利範圍: 1. 一種用以讀取RFID致能遊戲通貨之可攜式遊戲通貨 讀取機,包含: 一可攜式讀取機殼,具有一通貨讀取表面; 一屏蔽天線’鄰近於該通貨讀取表面設置,該屏蔽 天線係組配來讀取嵌置在放置於該通貨讀取表面上的 RHD致能遊戲通貨内之每一RHD標籤的記憶體並與其 通訊; 一RFID讀取機’耦接於該屏蔽天線,該RFID讀取 機係組配來與該屏蔽天線通訊,用以識別、讀取和寫入 嵌置在放置於該通貨讀取表面上的RFID致能遊戲通貨 内之每一 RFID標籤; 一顯示器,組配來指出有關放置於該通貨讀取表面 上之該RFID致能遊戲通貨之資訊;及 一電源’用以供應電力給該RHD讀取機及該顯示 器。 2. 如申請專利範圍第丨項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該屏蔽天線係一雙軸天線,用以識別、讀取和寫入 與在該通貨讀取表面上朝兩個方向的RHD致能遊戲通 貨相關聯的每一 RFID標藏。 3. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該屏蔽天線係一個三軸天線,用以識別、讀取和寫 入與在該通貨讀取表面上朝三個方向的RFID致能遊戲 通貨相關聯的每_ RFID標籤。 4·如申請專利範圍第1項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該通貨讀取表面之該屏蔽天線具有沿著該通貨讀 13 201233419 取表面之寬度的一個X軸、沿著該通貨讀取表面之長度 的一個y軸、及垂直於該通貨讀取表面的一個z軸。 5. 如申請專利範圍第4項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該屏蔽天線係組配來與讓其中心軸平行於該z軸來 放置的RFID致能遊戲通貨通訊。 6. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該屏蔽天線係組配來與讓其中心軸平行於該y軸來 放置的RFID致能遊戲通貨通訊。 7. 如申請專利範圍第6項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該屏蔽天線係組配來與讓其中心軸平行於該x軸來 放置的RFID致能遊戲通貨通訊。 8. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機, 其中該顯示器指出置於該通貨讀取表面上之娛樂場通 貨的總片數及總幣值金額兩者。 9. 一種用於以可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機讀取RFID致能遊戲 通貨之方法,包含: 提供一可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機,此讀取機具有一通 貨讀取表面、耦接於鄰近該通貨讀取表面設置之一屏蔽 天線的一RFID讀取機、用以指出放置於該通貨讀取表面 上之遊戲通貨的數目和幣值兩者之一顯示器、以及用以 提供電力給該RFID讀取機和該顯示器的一電源供應器; 對該可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機啟動該電源供應器; 置放RFID致能遊戲通貨於該通貨讀取表面上,該 RFID致能遊戲通貨具有和其相關聯的至少一 RFID標 籤; 在該R FI D讀取機與該屏蔽天線之間通訊來識別、讀 201233419 取和寫入與放置在該通貨讀取表面上之RFID致能遊戲 通貨相關聯之該至少一 RFID標籤;以及 在6玄顯不益上顯不與放置在該通貨買取表面上之 該RFID致能遊戲通貨有關之資訊。 10.如申請專利範圍第9項所述之方法,該方法進一步包含 識別置放在該通貨讀取表面上之娛樂場通貨是否係真 實正版、有效的娛樂場通貨,及在該顯示器上顯示驗 證結果。 11 ·如申請專利範圍第1〇項所述之方法,該方法進一步包 含顯示置放在該通貨讀取表面上之RHD致能遊戲通貨 之數目及幣值兩者。 12. 如申請專利範圍第11項所述之方法,該方法進一步包 含對於置放在該通貨讀取表面上的非RFID致能遊戲通 貨顯示一錯誤訊息。 13. 如申請專利範圍第12項所述之方法,該方法進一步包 含對於置放在該通貨讀取表面上而與娛樂場無關之 RFID致能遊戲通貨顯示一錯誤訊息。 14. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之方法,其中該通貨讀取表 面具有沿著該通貨讀取表面之寬度的一個X軸' 沿著該 通貨讀取表面之長度的一個y軸、和垂直於該通貨讀取 表面的一個z軸,該方法進一步包含將該RFID致能通貨 置放在該通貨讀取表面上,使得遊戲通貨的中線平行 於該z軸。 15. 如申請專利範圍第14項所述之方法,該方法進一步包 含將該RFID致能通貨置放在該通貨讀取表面上,使得 遊戲通貨的中線平行於該y軸。 15 201233419 16. 如申請專利範圍第15項所述之方法,該方法進—步包 含將該RHD致能通貨置放在該通貨讀取表面上,使得 遊戲通貨的中線平行於該X軸。 17. —種提供可攜式遊戲通貨讀取機供讀取RFID致能遊戲 通貨之方法,包含: 提供具有一通貨讀取表面之一可攜式讀取機殼; 提供鄰近於該通貨讀取表面設置之一屏蔽天線,該屏 蔽天線係組配來讀取彼置在放置於該通貨讀取表面上 的RFID致能遊戲通貨内之每一 RFIE^$籤的記憶體並 與其通訊; 提供耦接於該屏蔽天線之一RFID讀取機,該RnD 讀取機係組配來與該屏蔽天線通訊,用以識別、讀取 和寫入嵌置在放置於該通貨讀取表面上的rFID致能遊 戲通貨内之每一 RFHD標籤; 提供一顯示器,此顯示器係組配來指出有關放置 於該通貨讀取表面上之該RFID致能遊戲通貨之資訊; 及 提供用以供應電力給該RFID讀取機及該顯示器的 一電源。 S 16201233419 VII. Patent application scope: 1. A portable game currency reading machine for reading RFID-enabled game currency, comprising: a portable reading case having a currency reading surface; a shielding antenna 'adjacent to the currency reading surface arrangement, the shielding antenna is configured to read and communicate with each RHD tag embedded in the RHD enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface; An RFID reader is coupled to the shield antenna, and the RFID reader is configured to communicate with the shield antenna for identifying, reading and writing an RFID embedded on the currency reading surface. Each of the RFID tags in the game can be played; a display that is configured to indicate information about the RFID enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface; and a power source for supplying power to the RHD reader And the display. 2. The portable game currency reading machine according to claim 2, wherein the shield antenna is a dual-axis antenna for identifying, reading and writing and facing two on the currency reading surface Each direction of the RHD enables each RFID tag associated with the game currency. 3. The portable game currency reading machine according to claim 1, wherein the shield antenna is a three-axis antenna for recognizing, reading and writing and facing the three on the currency reading surface. Each direction of RFID enables the game to be associated with each _ RFID tag. 4. The portable game currency reading machine of claim 1, wherein the shield antenna of the currency reading surface has an X-axis along the width of the surface of the currency reading 13 201233419, along The currency reads a y-axis of the length of the surface and a z-axis perpendicular to the currency reading surface. 5. The portable game currency reading machine of claim 4, wherein the shielded antenna is configured to communicate with an RFID enabled game that has its central axis parallel to the z-axis. 6. The portable game currency reading machine of claim 5, wherein the shielded antenna is configured to communicate with an RFID enabled game that has its central axis parallel to the y-axis. 7. The portable game currency reading machine of claim 6, wherein the shielded antenna is configured to communicate with an RFID enabled game that has its central axis parallel to the x-axis. 8. The portable game currency reading machine of claim 1, wherein the display indicates both the total number of casinos and the total currency amount placed on the currency reading surface. 9. A method for reading a RFID enabled game currency using a portable game currency reader, comprising: providing a portable game currency reading machine having a currency reading surface, coupled An RFID reader adjacent to the one of the currency reading surface disposed to shield the antenna, a display for indicating the number and currency value of the game currency placed on the currency reading surface, and for providing power to the An RFID reader and a power supply of the display; booting the power supply to the portable game currency reader; placing an RFID enabled game currency on the currency reading surface, the RFID enabled game currency Having at least one RFID tag associated therewith; communicating between the R FI D reader and the shielded antenna to identify, read 201233419 fetch and write and RFID enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface Corresponding to the at least one RFID tag; and information on the RFID enabled game currency placed on the surface of the currency purchase. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the method further comprises identifying whether the casino currency placed on the currency reading surface is authentic, valid casino currency, and displaying the verification on the display. result. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the method further comprises displaying both the number and the currency value of the RHD enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the method further comprises displaying an error message for the non-RFID enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface. 13. The method of claim 12, the method further comprising displaying an error message for the RFID-enabled game currency that is placed on the currency reading surface and is not associated with the casino. 14. The method of claim 9, wherein the currency reading surface has an X-axis along the width of the currency reading surface, a y-axis along the length of the currency reading surface, and Vertically to a z-axis of the currency reading surface, the method further includes placing the RFID enabled currency on the currency reading surface such that a midline of the game currency is parallel to the z-axis. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the method further comprises placing the RFID enabled currency on the currency reading surface such that a midline of the game currency is parallel to the y-axis. 15 201233419 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the method further comprises placing the RHD enabled currency on the currency reading surface such that a midline of the game currency is parallel to the X axis. 17. A method of providing a portable game currency reading machine for reading RFID enabled game currency, comprising: providing a portable reading case having a currency reading surface; providing proximity to the currency reading One of the surface shielding antennas is configured to read and communicate with each RFIE^$ tag memory placed in the RFID enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface; Connected to an RFID reader of the shield antenna, the RnD reader is configured to communicate with the shield antenna for identifying, reading and writing an rFID embedded on the surface of the currency reading surface. Each of the RFHD tags in the game can be provided; a display is provided to indicate information about the RFID enabled game currency placed on the currency reading surface; and to provide power for the RFID reading Pick up the machine and a power source for the display. S 16
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