Patent ID: 6464584
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
A method of differentiating two separate values in intermingled first and second classes of casino chips, said method comprising the steps of:receiving primary signals from a first transponder embedded in at least one first class casino chip in the intermingled casino chips located on a single wagering area, said primary signals containing at least value information; receiving secondary signals from a second transponder embedded in at least one second class casino chip in the intermingled casino chips on the single wagering area, said secondary signals containing value and identity information; determining in a computer system a first value corresponding to the at least one first class casino chip based only on the value information from the received primary signals; determining in said computer system a second value and class identity corresponding to the at least one second class casino chip based only on the value and identity information from the received secondary signals.