Abstract: Chip racks include a rack for holding chips and a card reader. Gaming devices may include such chip racks.

Abstract: Chip racks include a rack for holding chips and a card reader. Gaming devices may include such chip racks.

Abstract: Chip racks include a rack for holding chips and a card reader. Gaming devices may include such chip racks.

Abstract: Chip racks include a rack for holding chips and a card reader. Gaming devices may include such chip racks.

Abstract: Chip racks include a rack for holding chips and a card reader. Gaming devices may include such chip racks.

Abstract: A system for authenticated content distribution and feedback control. Distribution and management of content or information from databases, or libraries of content, to a plurality of authenticated content users is controlled by a central computer processor operating a content distribution control module. Content users interface with the system through content review and organization control modules. The content distribution control module communicates with one or more content storage devices and with the content organization control modules via telecommunications links. A content interaction feedback module provides automated feedback to the content distribution control module, based upon user interaction with the content review and organization control modules and corresponding content storage devices.

Abstract: A system for distributed access point authentication and access control with validation feedback. Demographic data and access control logic regarding individuals seeking access to one or more control spaces is stored in a core data storage device or database operably connected to a computer. A portion of this data is extracted by a content extraction control module, encapsulated in one or more distribution modules, and distributed to one or more access control points. Individuals present requests for access at or through the access control points, and obtain access if they are authorized. Feedback about access authorization attempts is sent to feedback modules and stored in staging databases. The core data storage device or database subsequently is updated with the information about access authorization attempts.

Abstract: A system for authenticated content distribution and feedback control. Distribution and management of content or information from databases, or libraries of content, to a plurality of authenticated content users is controlled by a central computer processor operating a content distribution control module. Content users interface with the system through content review and organization control modules. The content distribution control module communicates with one or more content storage devices and with the content organization control modules via telecommunications links. A content interaction feedback module provides automated feedback to the content distribution control module, based upon user interaction with the content review and organization control modules and corresponding content storage devices.

Abstract: A commodity goods usage tracking and replenishment apparatus, in which a central server has a database of consumer profiles identifying consumers and commodity goods for usage tracking and replenishment. A messaging transceiver receives and transmits messages to the central server and is selectively operated by the central server and by the consumer. An evaluator periodically determines from the use information a remaining inventory amount of the commodity goods. Upon determining that a low inventory may exist, a re-order reminder message is communicated to the messaging transceiver of the consumer, who responds with a confirmation to purchase and receive the goods. A method of tracking and replenishing commodity goods is disclosed.

Abstract: A commodity goods usage tracking and replenishment apparatus, in which a central server has a database of consumer profiles identifying consumers and commodity goods for usage tracking and replenishment. A messaging transceiver receives and transmits messages to the central server and is selectively operated by the central server and by the consumer. An evaluator periodically determines from the use information a remaining inventory amount of the commodity goods. Upon determining that a low inventory may exist, a re-order reminder message is communicated to the messaging transceiver of the consumer, who responds with a confirmation to purchase and receive the goods. A method of tracking and replenishing commodity goods is disclosed.