Ticketing systems on a distributed ledger
US11308761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/27
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A blockchain system for providing ticketing within a blockchain network of participating electronic devices includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM) configured to participate in the blockchain network. The EGM a memory storing a local blockchain and a system blockchain. The EGM also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to identify a first ticket creation blockchain transaction in the local blockchain from a ticket creation device of the first plurality of electronic gaming devices, the first ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least a ticket value and a ticket identifier (ID), create a system ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least the ticket value and the ticket ID, and broadcast the system ticket creation blockchain transaction to the system blockchain.
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