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System and method for wireless gaming with location determination

US9430901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2012
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3239
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, a system and method for wireless gaming with location determination are provided. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property may be determined based upon a signal received by the plurality of signal detection devices from the gaming communication device. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled.

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