Multi-account access device
First Claim
1. A system associated with an interface of an electronic device of a merchant to communicate over a communication network with input and output interfaces of electronic devices for electronic purchases over the communication network, the system configured to:
- receive an indication from an interface of an electronic device that a user is making a purchase;
receive via a communications network from an interface of an electronic device of the user an identifier of the user;
communicate to an interface of a server the identifier of the user and an identifier of the merchant, wherein the server maintains identifiers for at least a first account of the user and a second account of the user, wherein the first account is associated with the merchant, wherein the user may use the first account for a first set of purchases made at the merchant and not for a second set of purchases, and wherein the user may use the second account for the second set of purchases and not the first set of purchases;
receive from an interface of the server the identifier of the first account, wherein the server determines and communicates the identifier of the first account based on the identifier of the user and the identifier of the merchant;
based on the identifier of the first account, determine whether the user has sufficient funds in the first account to complete the purchase;
communicate with one or more player tracking devices to obtain information from the electronic device of the user which is adapted to be worn by the user and to alter its communication pattern based on status of electronic circuitry of the device;
communicate with a server to verify whether the obtained information regarding the user meets one or more criteria for verifying the user; and
process the first account and the second account based on the verification of the user.
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Abstract
Verifying eligibility of players attempting to participate in gaming events is disclosed. Communication objects having RFID tags and closed circuits are worn by players within a verification system. A casino desk, hotel concierge, or other entity can administer the system. These RFID tags are adapted to communicate with associated tracking units attached to gaming machines and other devices via radio waves. Each communication object is adapted to alter its communication pattern responsive to any break of its closed circuit. Communication objects may be bracelets, wristwatches or collars, such that object removal results in the closed circuit breaking, thereby disabling or de-authenticating the device. A communication object may emit a signal which can be tied to one of two or more accounts. One of the two accounts may be charged for a player transaction depending on the transaction nature. A server having a verification program and database may also be used.
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16 Claims
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1. A system associated with an interface of an electronic device of a merchant to communicate over a communication network with input and output interfaces of electronic devices for electronic purchases over the communication network, the system configured to:
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receive an indication from an interface of an electronic device that a user is making a purchase; receive via a communications network from an interface of an electronic device of the user an identifier of the user; communicate to an interface of a server the identifier of the user and an identifier of the merchant, wherein the server maintains identifiers for at least a first account of the user and a second account of the user, wherein the first account is associated with the merchant, wherein the user may use the first account for a first set of purchases made at the merchant and not for a second set of purchases, and wherein the user may use the second account for the second set of purchases and not the first set of purchases; receive from an interface of the server the identifier of the first account, wherein the server determines and communicates the identifier of the first account based on the identifier of the user and the identifier of the merchant; based on the identifier of the first account, determine whether the user has sufficient funds in the first account to complete the purchase; communicate with one or more player tracking devices to obtain information from the electronic device of the user which is adapted to be worn by the user and to alter its communication pattern based on status of electronic circuitry of the device; communicate with a server to verify whether the obtained information regarding the user meets one or more criteria for verifying the user; and process the first account and the second account based on the verification of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system associated with an interface of an electronic device of a merchant to communicate over a communication network with input and output interfaces of electronic devices for electronic purchases over the communication network, the system configured to:
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receive an indication from an interface of an electronic device that a user is making a purchase; receive via a communications network from an interface of an electronic device of the user an identifier of a first account, wherein the user has at least the first account and a second account, wherein the first account is associated with the merchant, wherein the user may use the first account for a first set of purchases made at the merchant and not for a second set of purchases, and wherein the user may use the second account for the second set of purchases and not the first set of purchases, wherein the electronic device has stored thereon an identifier of the user, and comprises a plurality of buttons selectable by the user, including a first button associated with an identifier of the merchant, and wherein the device determines the identifier of the first account by communicating to an interface of a server the identifier of the user and the identifier of the merchant, wherein the server maintains identifiers for at least the first account of the user and the second account of the user, and wherein the server determines and communicates to the interface of the electronic device the identifier of the first account based on the identifier of the user and the identifier of the merchant; based on the identifier of the first account, determine whether the user has sufficient funds in the first account to complete the purchase; communicate with one or more player tracking devices to obtain information from the electronic device which is adapted to be worn by the user and to alter its communication pattern based on status of electronic circuitry of the device; communicate with a server to verify whether the obtained information regarding the user meets one or more criteria for verifying the user; and process the first account and the second account based on the verification of the user. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of electronic communication over a communication network including communication between an interface of an electronic device of a merchant and input and output interfaces of electronic devices for electronic purchases over the communication network, the method comprising:
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receiving by an interface of an electronic device of a computing system associated with a merchant an indication that a user is making a purchase; receiving by the interface of an electronic device of a computing system via a communications network from a device of the user an identifier of the user; communicating by the interface of the electronic device of the system to an interface of a server the identifier of the user and an identifier of the merchant, wherein the server maintains identifiers for at least a first account of the user and a second account of the user, wherein the first account is associated with the merchant, wherein the user may use the first account for a first set of purchases made at the merchant and not for a second set of purchases, and wherein the user may use the second account for the second set of purchases and not the first set of purchases; receiving by the system from the interface of the server the identifier of the first account, wherein the server determines and communicates the identifier of the first account based on the identifier of the user and the identifier of the merchant; based on the identifier of the first account, determining by the system whether the user has sufficient funds in the first account to complete the purchase; communicating with one or more player tracking devices to obtain information from the electronic device which is adapted to be worn by the user and to alter its communication pattern based on status of electronic circuitry of the device; communicating with a server to verify whether the obtained information regarding the user meets one or more criteria for verifying the user; and processing the first account and the second account based on the verification of the user.
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