Touch Sensor Enhances Gaming Table Interfaces
A 10.4in version of Zytronic's Zybrid customisable touch sensor is being employed by gaming machine manufacturer Shuffle Master to enhance the user interfaces of i-Table electronic card table. Utilising six networked touch-enabled player displays and an additional dealer station, all embedded in a full size gaming table, the i-Table combines an efficient and intuitive electronic betting interface with the human interaction of a live dealer.
It can quickly switch between a selection of different card games, with Blackjack, Baccarat, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em all being supported. Automation of the betting process via the touch interface permits improvements in game security, accuracy and speed. This results in an estimated 30 per cent increase in the number of rounds played per hour.
It also means that less dealer training and fewer staff are required, as well as removing the possibility of dealing errors, chip theft, dealer/player collusion, or card manipulation. The PCT sensing structure that forms the basis of Zybrid is made up of a matrix of capacitor elements that are 10um thick. These are embedded inside a laminated substrate then placed behind a protective overlay.
As the capacitor matrix is not in contact with the external environment, it remains impervious to the sources of damage that often affect alternative touchscreen technologies built on traditional front-facing sensor mechanisms. Impact, abrasion, dirt build up, harsh chemicals, exposure to the elements, liquid spillages, or various other types of wear and tear do not pose a threat to PCT. The custom touch sensor developed with Shuffle Master has a rear-printed border to help blend the screens into the table top, while the edge-to-edge glass design eliminates the unsightly bezels required by many other touch technologies.
It can quickly switch between a selection of different card games, with Blackjack, Baccarat, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em all being supported. Automation of the betting process via the touch interface permits improvements in game security, accuracy and speed. This results in an estimated 30 per cent increase in the number of rounds played per hour.
It also means that less dealer training and fewer staff are required, as well as removing the possibility of dealing errors, chip theft, dealer/player collusion, or card manipulation. The PCT sensing structure that forms the basis of Zybrid is made up of a matrix of capacitor elements that are 10um thick. These are embedded inside a laminated substrate then placed behind a protective overlay.
As the capacitor matrix is not in contact with the external environment, it remains impervious to the sources of damage that often affect alternative touchscreen technologies built on traditional front-facing sensor mechanisms. Impact, abrasion, dirt build up, harsh chemicals, exposure to the elements, liquid spillages, or various other types of wear and tear do not pose a threat to PCT. The custom touch sensor developed with Shuffle Master has a rear-printed border to help blend the screens into the table top, while the edge-to-edge glass design eliminates the unsightly bezels required by many other touch technologies.
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