System and method for remote control gaming sessions using a mobile device
US10242523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/61
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments directed to systems and methods that enable remote play of a game hosted by a gaming machine using a mobile device are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the system includes a network in communication with the gaming machine and the mobile device, and the network includes a first wireless access point located in a first area and a second wireless access point located in a second area of a venue. Also included is a remote gaming server in communication with the gaming machine and mobile device over the network. The remote gaming server enables remote play when the mobile device is connected to the second wireless access point and prevents remote play when the mobile device is connected to the first wireless access point.
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