Communicating wagering game information using mesh networks

US8506395B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• WMS GAMING, INC. · US

Inventors

• Michael R. Bytnar · Naperville, US
• Steven J. Lee · San Francisco, US
• Nevin J. Liber · Libertyville, US
• Jason A. Smith · Vernon Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 16, 2009
• Grant date: Aug 13, 2013
• Expiry date: Jan 20, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G07F17/3239
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A mesh communications wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include tracking any number of wireless mesh network devices in relation to a wagering boundary so that the system can manage wagering games. In some embodiments, the operation can include incentivizing players to encourage other players to participate in a mesh network, thus increasing the efficiency of the mesh network. In some embodiments, the operations can include coordinating the presentation of wagering game content between mesh enabled devices.