System and method for communicating a gaming machine notification to a mobile device
US9396481B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for communicating gaming machine information to a player is disclosed herein. The system includes a mobile communication device for the player, a server and a gaming machine at a venue. The gaming machine comprises a transceiver for receiving and transmitting short-range communication transmissions, and a maximum payoff event. The communication informs the player that the maximum payoff event for the gaming machine has not occurred and invites the player to visit the venue during the interval between visits.
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