Gaming system with identity verification
US8708805B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2003/086
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming system is provided. The gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The system may include a user location determination feature to prevent users from conducting transactions from unauthorized areas. The gaming system may incorporate a user profile feature according to which certain information regarding users of the system may be maintained. Such information can include, without limitation, information relating to preferences, finances, activities participated in by the users, and trends and habits of the users.
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