Mobile Gaming With Repositionable Zones and Device Authorization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming establishments desire to control the areas where players can play games of chance on portable electronic devices to increase revenue and flexibility, while allowing relocation of gaming zones.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for facilitating games of chance on mobile devices using reconfigurable and repositionable game zones, equipped with portable transceivers and controllers, to detect and authorize device presence and enable gaming within specific areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If gaming zones are fixed and stationary, then control and security are improved, but flexibility and relocation capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic gaming zones using portable transceivers that can be moved to different locations within the gaming establishment. The transceivers define gaming zones through their positions and can communicate with mobile gaming devices to enforce zone boundaries. This allows the gaming zones to be dynamically repositioned and reconfigured based on operational needs while maintaining control and security through continuous location monitoring and authorization verification.
2Ease of operation
If gaming zones cover the entire establishment, then accessibility is improved, but control and revenue management deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the gaming establishment into multiple discrete gaming zones, each defined by portable transceivers positioned at specific locations. Each zone can independently authorize or deny gaming activities, allowing the establishment to control access to different areas. This segmentation enables selective accessibility where players can access certain zones while being restricted from others, thereby maintaining both player convenience and effective revenue management through localized control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple transceivers are deployed to create reconfigurable zones, then flexibility is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs portable transceivers that serve multiple functions: they define zone boundaries, communicate with mobile gaming devices, verify player authorization, and enforce gaming restrictions. Each transceiver is a self-contained unit that can be independently positioned and configured. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized devices for each task, thereby managing system complexity while achieving high reconfigurability and flexibility in zone management.
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AI summary
In one embodiment, a system and method to facilitate playing games of chance on a MGD includes a game zone, having: a) at least one portable transceiver configured to: i) detect the MGD; ii) obtain MGD data from the MGD; and iii) periodically re-detect the MGD within the game zone, the at least one portable transceiver repositionable to form the game zone; b) a portable controller configured to receive MGD data; and c) a gaming server configured to: i) receive the MGD data from the portable controller; ii) determine if the MGD is authorized to place a monetary wager to play games of chance based on the MGD data; iii) periodically receive detection confirmation from the portable controller if the MGD is present in the game zone; iv) transmit and/or receive game of chance data to/from the MGD, wherein the game zone is repositionable and configurable.