Smartphone Gambling App Authorization via Root and Location Checks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming systems lack effective methods for monitoring and securing casino games, particularly in ensuring the integrity of card games by tracking card distribution, player actions, and bet management, which can lead to fraud and security breaches.
Innovation Solution
A smart card delivery shoe and discard rack system with integrated scanning technology to track card distribution, player actions, and bet management, using optical scanners and sensors to identify and verify card values, player positions, and bet amounts, with a central processing unit for real-time analysis and security protocols.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual card distribution and tracking methods are used in casino games, then operational simplicity is maintained, but security and fraud prevention capabilities deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical card distribution and tracking with an automated optical scanning system. Optical scanners read barcodes on cards to automatically identify and track card distribution, player actions, and bet management, eliminating the need for manual tracking while enhancing security and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses barcode copies on playing cards that contain encoded information about card values and game state. Instead of relying on human visual identification, the system scans these barcode copies to automatically record and verify card distribution, player actions, and betting information, improving accuracy and fraud prevention.
2Measurement precision
If automated scanning technology is implemented to track card distribution and player actions, then security and measurement precision are improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional integrated system where a single automated platform performs multiple functions: optical scanning of cards, tracking of card distribution, monitoring of player actions, verification of bet amounts, and maintenance of game records. This consolidation reduces overall system complexity compared to having separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically scans and records all game information without requiring manual data entry or verification. The optical scanners and sensors self-service the tracking and verification processes, reducing the need for additional staff and minimizing human error while maintaining high measurement precision.
3Reliability
If comprehensive monitoring of card distribution and player actions is implemented, then fraud prevention capability is improved, but loss of time in processing and operational efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous automated monitoring throughout the entire game process. Optical scanners continuously scan cards as they are distributed, and sensors continuously monitor player actions and bet placements in real-time. This continuous automated tracking prevents fraud without interrupting game flow, as the monitoring occurs simultaneously with game play rather than requiring separate verification steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary verification of cards and player actions as they occur during gameplay. By scanning and recording information in real-time as cards are dealt and bets are placed, the system proactively identifies and prevents potential fraud before it can affect game outcomes, eliminating the need for time-consuming post-game audits and investigations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures secure and accurate tracking of card games, preventing fraud by verifying card distribution and bet management, enhancing security and accountability in casino operations.
Implementation Method 1
using optical scanners and sensors to identify and verify card values
Implementation Method 2
using optical scanners and sensors to identify and verify card values, player positions, and bet amounts
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for verifying that a smart phone is authorized to use a gambling application are described. For example, a wrapper installed on the phone detects a request to initialize the application, a request to log into the application, or a request to place a wager through a gambling service of the application. The wrapper also obtains a list of applications installed on smart phone. Servers, based on such requests, obtain a geographic location of the phone to determine whether the geographic location of the phone is a location where gambling is allowed. The servers also determine whether the phone is rooted based on the list. In response to determining that the phone is in a location where gambling is allowed and determining that the phone is not rooted, the servers transmit a message to the phone indicating that a user of the phone is allowed to gamble.