Functional identifiers on wireless devices for gaming/wagering/lottery applications and methods of using same

• US 10,360,756 B2
• Filed: 06/08/2017
• Issued: 07/23/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
• Inventors: Spencer, II, Carroll Alexis
• Primary Examiner(s): Laneau, Ronald
• Application Number:
  US15/617,802
• Publication Number:
  US 20170278342A1
• Time in Patent Office: 775 Days
• Field of Search: None
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/02 Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3209 Input means, e.g. buttons, touch screen
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3223 Architectural aspects of a gaming system, e.g. internal configuration, master/slave, wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/323 wherein the player is informed, e.g. advertisements, odds, instructions
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3241 Security aspects of a gaming system, e.g. detecting cheating, device integrity, surveillance computer security G06F21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3255 Incentive, loyalty and/or promotion schemes, e.g. comps, gaming associated with a purchase, gaming funded by advertisements
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3288 Betting, e.g. on live events, bookmaking
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/329 Regular and instant lottery, e.g. electronic scratch cards
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/04 specially adapted for terminals or networks with limited capabilities; specially adapted for terminal portability
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 69/329 in the application layer [OSI layer 7]

Abstract

A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company'"'"'s mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.

Claims

1. A method for interacting with a remote service or product using a user interface of a wireless device, comprising:

activating a component of the wireless device on an electronic display including a touch screen;

the component corresponding to a wagering, lottery, gambling, and/or gaming identifier on the user interface, wherein the identifier is placed on, around, beneath, or beside a corresponding component of the touch screen of the wireless device for a corresponding function, wherein the identifier is associated with a wagering, lottery, gambling, and/or gaming remote service or product supplier; and

interacting with the remote service or product supplier upon activation of the component of the wireless device.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein interacting with the remote service or product supplier includes a purchase using information derived from an associated product, service, or financial account.

3. The method of claim 1, further comprising sending a text message or a voice message to the wireless device including an update on a lottery, wager, gambling, and/or gaming activity.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein the text message or the voice message includes a targeted advertisement.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein interacting with the remote service or product supplier includes wagering on a sporting event and/or the purchase of a lottery ticket.

6. The method of claim 1, further comprising placing a wager through activation of an additional component.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein interacting with the remote service or product supplier includes connecting the wireless device to a website and/or mobile gaming application and/or software.

8. A user interface for a wireless device, comprising:

an electronic display including a touch screen; and

a component of the wireless device, wherein the component of the wireless device is located on the touch screen;

wherein activation of the component via the touch screen provides user interaction with at least one remote gaming, gambling, and/or lottery service or product supplier; and

wherein the interaction permits a gaming, gambling, and/or lottery transaction.