Patent ID: 8150157
Filing Date: 2012-04-03
Classification: A63F,G06K,H04N

Abstract:
1. A card shuffling and verification apparatus, comprising: a top surface; a single card receiving area for receiving an initial set of playing cards; a randomizing system for randomizing an order of an initial set of playing cards; a collection surface within a card collection area for receiving randomized playing cards one at a time into the card collection area, the collection surface receiving cards so that all cards are received below the top surface of the card shuffling and verification apparatus; an image capture device that reads the rank and suit of each card, the image capture device illuminating a face of the card displaying the rank and symbol of a suit selected from the group consisting of a spade, heart, diamond or club on the face of the card with electromagnetic radiation selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet radiation, near infrared radiation, infrared radiation, far infrared radiation, and wavelengths comprising a fluence consisting of at least 40% wavelengths between 490 nm and 520 nm; and an elevator for raising the collection surface so that at least some randomized cards are elevated at least to the top surface of the card shuffling and verification apparatus.