Wireless Gaming Device with Secure Remote Initialization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming device players face inconvenience due to the need to physically interact with the device repeatedly, which can be labor-intensive and difficult for senior citizens and disabled individuals, and existing wireless gaming systems lack features for detecting remote control presence, initializing processes, and secure player account management.
Innovation Solution
A gaming device equipped with a signal receiver to detect and communicate with a remote control unit for wireless operation, enabling players to initiate games and manage accounts without physical contact, with features for secure initialization and exclusive operation with a specific remote control unit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If wireless remote control operation is implemented, then player convenience and accessibility are improved, but device complexity increases due to signal receiver and initialization system requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The gaming device automatically detects the remote control unit's presence and initiates the initialization process without player intervention. The system self-configures by transmitting device identification data to the remote control and receiving confirmation, eliminating the need for manual setup steps and reducing operational complexity despite added wireless functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Physical interaction mechanisms (buttons, levers, coin slots) are replaced with wireless optical signaling. The signal receiver captures infrared or optical signals from the remote control unit, converting them into electronic control commands that replace traditional mechanical player-device interactions, thereby improving accessibility while managing complexity through non-contact operation.
2Ease of operation
If automatic initialization process is added, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity and loss of time increase due to detection and initialization steps
Solution Approach 1:
Device identification data and initialization parameters are pre-configured in the gaming device before remote control operation begins. The signal transmitter is pre-programmed with device identifiers, and the signal receiver is pre-configured to recognize valid remote control units, allowing rapid automatic initialization without time-consuming manual setup or complex real-time configuration processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If wireless signal transmission is implemented, then player accessibility is improved, but reliability decreases due to potential signal interference and alignment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control unit includes a signal transmitter that sends confirmation signals back to the gaming device's signal receiver. This feedback mechanism allows the system to verify successful signal reception and device recognition, enabling automatic retransmission if alignment is poor or interference occurs, thereby maintaining reliability while preserving wireless accessibility.
4Ease of operation
If remote control unit with memory is used, then player convenience is improved, but device complexity increases due to memory and processing requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The remote control unit's memory stores a copy of the device identification data received during initialization, creating a paired relationship between the remote control and specific gaming device. This copying mechanism enables the remote control to transmit authenticated commands without requiring continuous communication with the device, reducing operational complexity while maintaining convenience through stored credentials.
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AI summary
A gaming device which can be operated by wireless signals provided by a remote control unit or device after an initialization process. The initialization process insures that the initialized gaming device accepts signals solely from the initialized remote control unit and that other players are prevented from operating the gaming device using a different remote control unit. The wireless signals contain gaming commands for play of a primary wagering game as well as player identification and/or player tracking information.