Gaming machine system and method
OwnerJohn Birdinventor
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Abstract
A gaming machine system and associated method are provided involving a plurality of networked gaming machines. Each of the networked gaming machines is equipped with a display and/or a speaker for providing output, and a camera and/or a microphone for receiving input. In use, the communication devices are capable of being used by users of the gaming machines for two-way communication with at least one other party. Still yet, additional optional features are further described.
Claims12
A computer-implemented networked gaming machine system, comprising:
- identifying a user of at least one gaming machine;
- identifying at least one other party;
- and
- allowing communication between the user and the at least one other party.
A computer-implemented identification method for a gaming system, comprising:
- receiving biometric information from a gaming machine user;
- receiving personal identifier information or smart device information user;
- reconciling the received biometric information, and the personal identifier information or smart device information;
- and
- conditionally allowing a gaming transaction or use of the gaming machine based on the reconciliation.
A centralized gaming system comprising:
- a plurality of gaming clients each including a display and at least one input device;
- and
- a centralized repository of computer processing units, each of the computer processing units connected to at least one of the game clients for executing a gaming application for play by a user utilizing the gaming client.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.