Gaming Kiosk Identity Verification via Biometric Scanning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network-type amusement devices lack efficient mechanisms for verifying the identity and acceptability of human patrons for gaming activities, which is crucial for ensuring legal and secure transactions.
Innovation Solution
A kiosk or computing device equipped with a processor, identification acceptor, biological sensor, and input-output devices, which scans identification documents, captures biological data, and verifies patron identity through comparison with reference data or off-site verification offices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If identity verification mechanisms are implemented using traditional methods, then gaming security is improved, but verification time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-registering patron biometric data and creating reference profiles before gaming activities begin. This allows the verification process to simply compare live biometric scans against pre-stored reference data, significantly reducing verification time while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates digital copies of patron biometric characteristics (facial geometry, iris patterns, fingerprint data) and stores them as reference profiles. These digital copies enable rapid automated comparison without requiring physical document verification or manual identity checking during gaming operations.
2Reliability
If multiple verification methods (identification documents and biological sensors) are used, then identity verification reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple verification functions (identification document scanning, facial recognition, iris scanning, fingerprint sensing) into a single integrated kiosk unit. This consolidation improves reliability through multi-factor verification while managing complexity by providing a unified user interface and centralized processing system.
Solution Approach 2:
The verification kiosk is designed as a universal device that can perform multiple verification functions using different biometric modalities and identification methods. This multi-functionality allows the system to adapt to various verification needs while maintaining a consistent operational framework, balancing reliability with manageable complexity.
3Measurement precision
If biometric data collection and processing is implemented, then patron identity verification accuracy is improved, but data processing requirements and system resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary biometric data processing during the registration phase, extracting key geometric and pattern features from raw biometric scans and storing only the essential verification parameters. This pre-processing reduces the computational burden during actual verification operations, improving accuracy while conserving processing resources during gaming activities.
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AI summary
A computing device for gaming by patrons. An identification acceptor may scan an identification document into digital form. A biological sensor such as a camera may obtain biological data describing a human patron. A currency acceptor and dispenser may accept money. The computing device may obtain biological data describing the patron. The computing device may verify the identity of the patron and acceptability of the patron for gaming based at least in part on the digital form of the patron's identification and the biological data. The computing device may accept currency for deposit into a wagering account. Once the patron is verified and the account is funded, the computing device may offer gaming activities to the verified patron out of the wagering account, and pay out gaming winnings at the currency dispenser.