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Process for allowing a consumer to play and redeem digitall pull-tab tickets using a NFC chip or tag that stores inventory control numbers, and an ancillary device that facilitates communication between the NFC chip or tag and a remote gaming server which provides game outcomes to the ancillary device for display thereon

US11263869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TAPCENTIVE, INC. · US

Inventors

Mike Lindelsee · South Lake Tahoe, US
David Wentker · San Francisco, US
Kenneth E. Irwin, Jr. · Dawsonville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2020
Grant date	Mar 1, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 28, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG07F7/0893
WIPO fieldIT methods for management
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Near Field Communication (NFC) chips or tags are securely activated where at least one validation or redemption number is assigned to the chip or tag at the time of activation. Subsequent to activation, the NFC chip or tag enables secure data access via an Ancillary Device. Validation or redemption of the NFC chip or tag is also provided for.

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