Gaming system allowing location determination of a gaming unit in a casino
US6923724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3234
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming system is provided allowing determination of a location of a gaming unit in a casino having a plurality of gaming unit locations and gaming units with each gaming unit including a transmitter that transmits a gaming unit location determination signal. The gaming system further includes a plurality of receivers in communication with the transmitter, with each receiver receiving the gaming unit location determination signal and generating a corresponding reception signal. The gaming system further includes a central controller operatively coupled to the receivers and programmed to determine a location of the gaming unit using a first reception signal, a second reception signal and the locations of the receivers.
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