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Methods and apparatus for providing secure logon to a gaming machine using a mobile device

  • US 10,013,850 B2
  • Filed: 09/20/2016
  • Issued: 07/03/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gaming system comprising:

  • a housing;

    at least one display device supported by the housing;

    at least one input device supported by the housing;

    at least one processor; and

    at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to;

    detect if a mobile device is within a designated range of a designated area of the housing, wherein said mobile device stores authentication information associated with a player,responsive to the mobile device being detected to be within the designated range of the designated area of the housing;

    generate a logon code,cause the generated logon code to be wirelessly transmitted to the mobile device, wherein a determination occurs whether to automatically log in the player based on the generated logon code and the stored authentication information, andupon receipt of a wager placed on a play of a game;

    randomly determine a game outcome,cause the at least one display device to display the randomly determined game outcome,determine any award associated with the randomly determined game outcome, andcause the at least one display device to display any determined award associated with the randomly determined game outcome.

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