Wagering Game Account Fund Replenishment via Electronic Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wagering game machines lack convenient methods for players to acquire funds, leading to players leaving the casino floor to obtain additional funds when their accounts are depleted, and there is a need for managing account transactions and setting rules for responsible gaming.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system where wagering game machines are connected to an account controller and financial institution computer, allowing players to request and manage account transactions and set rules for automatic fund replenishment, loss limitation, and charitable donations through a graphical user interface, enabling seamless fund acquisition and responsible gaming practices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If players use traditional cash or physical voucher methods to acquire funds, then the casino can maintain simple account management, but players must leave the casino floor to obtain additional funds when accounts are depleted
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing players to automatically replenish their gaming accounts through electronic fund transfers from linked bank accounts, eliminating the need to physically visit the casino floor for cashing out or depositing funds
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary electronic account system that bridges players' bank accounts and casino gaming accounts, enabling seamless fund transfers without requiring players to physically move cash or visit the casino floor
2Ease of operation
If the system allows unrestricted account transactions, then player convenience is maximized, but responsible gaming control and loss limitation are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts account transaction capabilities based on pre-set parameters and player conditions, allowing flexible control over deposit limits, withdrawal restrictions, and transaction timing while maintaining ease of use through automated enforcement
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by allowing players to pre-establish account management rules, deposit limits, and responsible gaming parameters before actual transactions occur, ensuring control is maintained while convenience is preserved through automated execution
3Productivity
If manual account management is used, then system complexity is reduced, but productivity and player engagement are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical processes (physical cash handling, manual account verification) with electronic automated systems that instantly process fund transfers, verify accounts, and enforce rules through computer-based operations
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables continuous operation by allowing players to access their gaming accounts and acquire funds at any time through electronic transfers, eliminating downtime associated with physical cash handling and manual processing
Data Source
AI summary
A wagering game account management system and its operations are described herein. In some examples, the operations include detecting activation of an account-augmentation mechanism by a single event at a wagering game machine. The account-augmentation mechanism indicates to initiate an electronic transfer of a set amount of funds from at least one account to a gaming account associated with the wagering game machine during a wagering game session. The operations can further include electronically accessing an account setting related to the gaming account and, determining, in response to analysis of the account setting, that the account setting indicates a restriction on use of the at least one account during the wagering game session. The operations can further include automatically applying the restriction to the transfer of the funds.