Apparatus and methods for wireless gaming communications
US7413513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/323
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming communication apparatus may include a wireless transceiver and a controller operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver. The controller may be programmed to establish a bidirectional wireless communication link with a gaming apparatus when in proximity to the gaming apparatus, receive a voice command relating to a first gaming function, transmit first gaming function data to the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver, and receive data relating to a second gaming function from the gaming apparatus via the wireless transceiver. The gaming apparatus may include a second wireless transceiver and a second controller operatively coupled to the second wireless transceiver. The second controller may be programmed to receive the first gaming function data via the second wireless transceiver, execute a first gaming function based on the first gaming function data, and transmit the second gaming function data to the wireless communication device via the second wireless transceiver.
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