Shuffling devices including one or more sensors for detecting operational parameters and related methods

摘要

An automatic card shuffling device for randomizing playing cards is disclosed. The device comprises a processor in informational connection with the shuffling device, and a detection system capable of detecting or predicting a deficiency in operation of at least one component of the shuffling device. The detection system is configured to transmit an indication of a deficiency to a distal location.

主权项

1. An automatic card shuffling device for randomizing playing cards, the device comprising:
a card input area; a card output area; a card path extending through the shuffling device from the card input area to the card output area; at least one component configured to contact and move cards along the card path in an area between the card input area and the card output area; a processor in informational connection with the shuffling device; a detection system including a sensor configured to directly sense, from the at least one component, a characteristic of physical displacement of the at least one component, the characteristic of physical displacement of the at least one component and the detection system further configured to detect a deficiency in operation of the at least one component of the shuffling device caused by wear of the at least one component based on the sensed characteristic of physical displacement; and wherein the detection system is configured to transmit an indication of the deficiency in the operation of the at least one component of the shuffling device to a distal location.