Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices
AssigneeCfph, LLC
InventorsDean P. Alderucci, Kevin Burman, Joseph M. Asher, James J. Coffey, Ronald Rushin
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Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
Claims8
A apparatus comprising:
- a receiver;
- at least one processor to:
- detect, via the receiver, a first signal indicative of a user;
- detect, via the receiver, a second signal indicative of a current flowing through a bracelet;
- determine whether to provide access to a gaming system based at least partially on the user and the current flowing through the bracelet;
- permit or disable gaming from a remote location;
- and
- disable gaming in response to determining that the user is within a pre-defined area in which gaming is permitted by law or whether the user is in a no-gaming zone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.