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Method and system for remote gaming

US7731586B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2008
Grant dateJun 8, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3244
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods by which a player may remotely participate in casino gaming activity. Such aspects may include a video camera configured to provide visual data concerning the casino gaming activity to the player, a microphone configured to provide audio data concerning the casino gaming activity to the player, and a data network coupled with the video camera and the microphone. In such aspects, the player may be located in a hotel guest room, the hotel guest room may include a video display coupled with the data network, and one or more buttons of a remote control device associated with said video display may be configured to control said player's remote participation in the casino gaming activity.

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