System for linking a unique identifier to an instant game ticket
US6602138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2250/58
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In a method of a method of linking a unique identifier to an instant game ticket, a user is instructed to enter or provide a unique identifier. The unique identifier is received from the user via input into the identifier entry mechanism. The unique identifier is stored in a computer-readable memory. A representation of the unique identifier and at least one game result is printed on an instant win game ticket. The user is instructed not to accept the instant win game ticket unless the representation of the unique identifier printed thereon corresponds to the unique identifier that the user provided. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C. F. R. 1.72(b).
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