Player verification method and system for remote gaming terminals
US7828652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/32
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various methods and systems for providing a reliable verification of a player at a remote gaming terminal are disclosed. This is done by providing gaming events remotely via a first mode of communication, establishing criteria for verifying the identity of a player, receiving a player request to participate in a gaming event remotely, obtaining personal information for that player via a second mode of communication, verifying that the obtained personal information is adequate, and permitting the requested gaming event to commence. Additional features can include a subsequent repetition of the steps of obtaining and verifying personal information, and permitting the gaming event to commence or continue. Personal information can include pictures and/or the geographic location of the player. A cellular telephone can be used to take pictures and determine the geographic location of the player, and both of these items can be transmitted via a cellular telephone call.
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