Player identification using biometric data in a gaming environment
US6612928B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2109
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for using two authenticators to identify a player in a gaming environment is disclosed, where the second authenticator is based on biometric data. The two authenticators allow a two-level authorization process, where the second authenticator, being based on biometric data, allow a player to quickly and easily authenticate documents while remaining at game machines, authenticate electronically based transfers into and out of accounts at game machines, and further allow casinos and other establishments having age requirements and operating in an open environment to confirm that an underage person is not enabling the game play button (making use of the game machine thereby).
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