Techniques of synchronizing communications of gaming devices for shared gaming activities
US9786119B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3223
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for synchronizing a casino game playable at a plurality of gaming devices is provided. The method includes receiving, by a server having at least one processor, an indication of a wager from at least one of the plurality of gaming devices, obtaining, by the server, indications of communication latency from the server to at least a first gaming device and a second gaming device of the plurality of gaming devices, and sending, by the server, game outcome determinations to at least the first and second gaming devices, the sending including sending a first game outcome determination to the first gaming device through wired communication channels, and sending a second game outcome determination to the second gaming device through at least one wireless communication channel, wherein sending the first and second game outcome determinations is based at least in part on the indications of communication latency.
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