System for digitizing physical card games to provide virtual extensions

This invention describes a system to bring physical card games into the digital world. It uses special game cards, each embedded with at least two electronic tags, and an active playing surface with antennas to track the cards' positions. This setup allows a game app to understand the game state, offer advice, enforce rules, and provide other digital services like streaming or card valuation.

Why it matters: Filed just two years ago, the core hardware technology remains largely similar. However, advancements in AI since 2024 could significantly enhance the system's ability to provide real-time game instruction, advice, and robust rule execution.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom electronic cards, active surface, heavy software system.

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