Patents
US 12711832 B1: System and method for casino table operation
- Granted
- 2026-08-18
- Filed
- 2022-11-22 application 17992665
- Type
- Utility · 20 claims
- Elsewhere
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Abstract
A system includes a gaming table, at least one light sensor, an electronic system, and a central computer. The gaming table includes a tabletop covered by a fabric. The at least one light sensor is positioned in proximity to a player position at the gaming table. In addition, the at least one light sensor is positioned beneath the fabric to detect light intensity through the fabric. The electronic system is communicably coupled to the at least one light sensor. Furthermore, the electronic system is operable to detect changes in light intensity at the at least one light sensor. The central computer is communicably coupled to the electronic system. Additionally, the central computer is operable to perform at least one operation based on a status of the at least one light sensor.
Source: PTBLXML, file of 2026-08-18 (ipgb20260818.xml).
Assignees
| Assignee | Type | Place | Also on furp.org | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc. 14 patents | US company or organization | Spring, TX | PTBLXML, file of 2026-08-18 |
Inventors
| Inventor | Place | Patents | Person page | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy L. Knust | The Woodlands, TX | 14 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-08-18 | |
| Eric Schoppe | Conroe, TX | 14 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-08-18 |
CPC categories
| Subclass | Category | First group | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| G07F | Coin-freed or like apparatus | G07F17/322 | PTBLXML, file of 2026-08-18 |
Cooperative Patent Classification, as currently assigned (one row per subclass).
Assignments and security interests
| Recorded | What | From | To | Reel/frame | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-24 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | KNUST, RANDY L. signed 2012-02-10 SHOPPE, ERIC signed 2012-02-10 | GENESIS GAMING SOLUTIONS, INC. SPRING, TX | 73882/538 | PASDL, file of 2026-10-15 |
| 2022-11-29 | Assignment Assignment of assignor's interest | KNUST, RANDY L. signed 2012-02-10 SCHOPPE, ERIC signed 2012-02-10 | GENESIS GAMING SOLUTIONS, INC. SPRING, TX | 61903/513 | PASDL, file of 2026-10-15 |
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