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System and method for wireless lottery

US7811172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2005
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/329
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lottery system is provided. Lottery tickets may be purchased using a communication device, such as a mobile device. Sales commissions, or other credit, for the purchased tickets may be determined for one or more retailers based at least partially on the location of the communication device, for example, when the purchase is made.

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