Biometric Streaming Device for Gaming Machine Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic gaming machines lack effective security measures to identify and restrict access by individuals who are prohibited from using them, posing a risk to gaming establishments.
Innovation Solution
The system employs a streaming device integrated with biometric data capture and communication capabilities to identify users and enforce restrictions by modifying the operation of the electronic gaming machine upon matching prohibited individuals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If biometric data capture and security identification systems are integrated into electronic gaming machines, then security against restricted individuals is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the security identification function with the existing electronic gaming machine by integrating an image capture device and processor that can identify users and enforce restrictions. The system merges security monitoring with gaming operation control, allowing the gaming machine to both play games and authenticate users through biometric data capture and comparison against restricted individual databases.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic gaming machine is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both a gaming device and a security identification system. The processor handles both game logic execution and user authentication, while the image capture device serves dual purposes for gaming analytics and security monitoring. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated security systems.
2Reliability
If automatic user identification and restriction enforcement is implemented, then access control effectiveness is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary identification of users through image capture and database comparison before allowing access to the gaming machine. By pre-screening individuals against restricted lists and automatically identifying users upon approach, the system prevents restricted individuals from accessing the machine without requiring manual verification or user input, thus maintaining ease of operation for authorized users while ensuring security.
3Reliability
If image capture devices and security system integration are added to electronic gaming machines, then ability to identify restricted individuals is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the image capture device and security processing capabilities directly into the electronic gaming machine's existing hardware architecture. The processor that already manages game operations is extended to handle user identification, eliminating the need for separate dedicated security hardware. This merging approach reduces manufacturing costs by utilizing existing components for dual purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses digital image capture and data processing to create virtual copies of user identities for comparison against stored restricted individual data. This digital copying approach replaces the need for physical identification methods and allows for efficient, low-cost authentication through software-based comparison algorithms rather than expensive physical verification systems.
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AI summary
Systems and methods that employ a streaming device operable with a live streaming platform that offers certain security enhancements independent of any content being streamed to a client device by the live streaming platform.