Random number generator

Abstract

A random dice generator having a rack, a die table coupled to the rack, an arm rotatable coupled to the rack, a tumbler cup coupled to the arm opposite the arm coupling to the rack, and at least one image capture device. The arm can be rotatable between a loading position and a rolling position. The tumbler cup can receive at least one die when the arm is in the loading position and the tumbler cup releasing the at least one die into the die table when the arm is in the rolling position. The at least one image capture device determining the value of the at least one die received in the die table.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A random dice generator comprising:
 a rack;   a die table coupled to the rack;   an arm rotatable coupled to the rack, the arm rotatable between a loading position and a rolling position;   a tumbler cup coupled to the arm opposite the arm coupling to the rack; and   at least one image capture device;   wherein the tumbler cup receives at least one die when the arm is in the loading position and the tumbler cup releases the at least one die into the die table when the arm is in the rolling position;   wherein the at least one image capture device determines the value of the at least one die received in the die table.   
     
     
         2 . The random dice generator of  claim 1 , wherein the rack has a plurality of die table and arms coupled thereto. 
     
     
         3 . The random dice generator of  claim 1 , wherein the rack is mirror image along a longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         4 . The random dice generator of  claim 1 , wherein the arm is actuated by a motor coupled to the rack. 
     
     
         5 . The random dice generator of  claim 1 , wherein the die table has a funnel attached on an exterior surface configured to urge die into the tumbler cup when the arm is in a loading position. 
     
     
         6 . The random dice generator of  claim 1 , wherein the die table has at least one divider forming die table sections. 
     
     
         7 . The random dice generator of  claim 1 , wherein the tumbler cup has at least one divider forming tumbler cup sections. 
     
     
         8 . The random dice generator of  claim 2 , wherein the arms are mechanically linked to one other by at least one vertical linkage, at least one horizontal linkage, and at least one belt.