Fwiw using a computer to gain an advantage over a casino is illegal in Nevada, New Jersey, and most other gambling jurisdictions worldwide. Also if you're reading this, chances are you are smart enough to be able to successfully employ any of the popular counting systems sans computer. However, because counting is both readily identifiable by casinos (who will bar you from playing blackjack) and delivers a relatively small edge, most professional gamblers have moved along to things like hole carding (finding weak dealers that expose their down card(s) as they deal, which is effective in a variety of games), ace tracking, exploiting the poorly designed side-bets that are popping up in all table games, and utilizing loss discounts that casinos give to most large players that can turn the odds in the player's favor when used with the right games and bets.
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A neuroscience researcher (& personal friend) who works with high functioning autistic patients has said before that the best advantage in playing cards is to watch the other players for tells. These autistic patients are sometimes taught to watch for facial expressions as its not natural for them. This particular neuroscientist is very good at blackjack, but its not enjoyable for him.
The real advantage that advantage these high functioning autistic players have is that they usually don't show any emotion while playing blackjack. Also, These players are usually smart enough to know that "counting cards is stupid" and hate being compared to Rain Man.
The issue with card counting in blackjack is that to have an advantage, the player must vary their bet size according to the count. Casino surveillance personnel and floormen also know how to count cards, and when they see the player raise and lower their bet consistently with the count, will do one of three things. First, they will "flat-bet" them - tell them that they are welcome to play, but must bet the same amount from the beginning to the end of each shuffle. If the player is caught a second time, they will be told that they are welcome to play any game in that casino except for blackjack. On strike 3, they will be "trespassed" - walked off the property by casino security, and told that if they come back, the police will be called and they will be arrested. Some casinos skip directly to step 3, especially if they suspect team play (where a player is betting the minimum while counting, and signals for a big player to come in and bet the max when the count is favorable).
I don't understand this comment. In blackjack you play against the dealer. Dealer plays a fixed strategy. Your cards are dealt face up. Showing or not showing emotion doesn't enter into it.
In poker, on the other hand, being able to read other players, and not being read in return, is useful.
Yeah, this definitely takes "Android Wear" to the next level. Integrating pieces of your outfit into your phone/watch will allow for a lot of subtle little tweaks to every day life:
* Leaving work but forgot your keys? The electromagnetic sensor in your pocket will vibrate your phone to let you know the moment you step out of the office.
* No more "three tap check" for keys, wallet, phone. Every time you leave the house your clothes will check that for you.
* Two-factor auth is a lot easier when you can authenticate by wearing special underwear
* Feeling cold? Your clothes can probably detect that and adjust the thermostat in your car or home automatically (including heated seats!)
Lots of cool ideas, but these ideas have been floating around for a while now. Every piece of wearable clothing I've seen that had integrated electronics has been both bulky and gaudy. Maybe a concentrated focus like this will bring it to the next level.
I don't see a single one of these applications actually being possible with this. The thread enables touch sensitivity on clothing; nothing more. There are no temperature sensors, RFID chips, electromagnetic sensors etc.
It's interesting that even Google didn't post a single use case for it...I can't think of one off the top of my head either.
"We developed innovative techniques to attach the conductive yarns to connectors and tiny circuits, no larger than the button on a jacket... LEDs, haptics, and other embedded outputs provide feedback to the user, seamlessly connecting them to the digital world."
Can't be bothered to look it up, but pretty sure I've seen a counting assistance that was done with pressure sensor pads, a buzzer and a uC in the sole of one of your shoes.
Casinos have a simple solution, they just throw out anyone who does suspiciously good for a long enough period of time (probably politely if they don't have evidence of counting).
Maybe not the most ethical use of the tech, but sounds fun!