Mobile gaming devices for use in a gaming network having gaming and non-gaming zones
US8858323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3237
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Novel gaming networks, devices, and systems for enabling game play on wireless, mobile gaming devices based on the location of the device are described. A mobile gaming device can be used for wagering game play when the device is physically present in an authorized game play zone in a gaming environment and is used by an authorized and verified user. A gaming environment is divided into zones wherein a zone either allows wagering game play on a device or does not. A zone has multiple transmitters that transmit security signals that are detectable by a mobile device at all times while the device is in the zone. An appropriate wireless communication standard can be used to transmit the security signal, such as near-field magnetic communication. The device has at least one user identification and authentication mechanism to ensure that only an authorized user is using the device.
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