Device and network enabled geo-fencing for area sensitive gaming enablement
A game equipment and game technology, which can be applied to coin-operated equipment with meter control, coin-operated equipment for distributing discrete items, access restrictions, etc., and can solve problems such as reducing efficiency and increasing application troubles.
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[0035] Location Device Platform (LDP) client 110 and LDP server 220 (see respectively figure 1 and figure 2 ) to enable location services for any physical object. In one mode, the object is or includes a wireless communication device (cell phone, PDA, etc.) configured for gaming purposes. Since gaming is governed by local or state regulations (in the United States), the location of legal gaming is typically limited to enclosed areas. The use of LPD abilities allows the game to take place anywhere under the control of the Governing Body.
[0036] The LDP client device 110 can be used with both purpose-built and general-purpose computing platforms with wireless connectivity and gaming capabilities. The LDP server 220, a location-aware server inherent in telecommunications networks, can perform a location check (similar to existing systems' checks of IP addresses or telephone area codes) on the wireless LDP client device 110 to determine if gaming funct...
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