System and method for providing accurate location information for wireless or wired remote gaming activities
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1. A system for locating the user of a device inside or outside a building comprising;
- a GPS base station, wherein the GPS base station communicates with at least one GPS satellite;
a plurality of transmitters located inside or outside the building, wherein each of the plurality of transmitters is programmed to transmit information concerning its location; and
a device operably connected to the plurality of transmitters for providing the location of the user of the device inside or outside the building.
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Abstract
A system and method for accurately locating the position of wireless or wired devices used for playing casino games. The system includes a plurality of transmitters located throughout the interior of the building and on the grounds of the building property for communicating with the device. The transmitters are connected to a CDMA server or the like that is connected to a GPS base station or the like to assist in determining the precise location of the device and to verify that the device is located in an area where casino games may be lawfully played.
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1. A system for locating the user of a device inside or outside a building comprising;
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a GPS base station, wherein the GPS base station communicates with at least one GPS satellite;
a plurality of transmitters located inside or outside the building, wherein each of the plurality of transmitters is programmed to transmit information concerning its location; and
a device operably connected to the plurality of transmitters for providing the location of the user of the device inside or outside the building. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A system for verifying the location of a user of a device who desires to participate in gaming activities comprising:
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a GPS base station, wherein the GPS base station communicates with at least one GPS satellite;
a plurality of transmitters located inside the building and operably connected to the GPS base station; and
a device operably connected to the plurality of transmitters for providing the location of the user of the device within the building; and
means to provide gaming activities. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19)
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17. A method for locating the user of a device inside a building comprising the steps of:
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providing a device having GPS capabilities for communicating with at least one GPS satellite and a GPS base station;
receiving at least one signal from at least one GPS satellite at the device;
receiving at least one signal from one of a plurality of transmitters located inside the building at the device, wherein the one of a plurality of transmitters includes information regarding the location of the transmitter; and
transmitting the information regarding the location of the transmitter that is in communication with the device to the GPS base station or GPS satellite to assist in accurately determining the location of the device.
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20. A method for verifying the location of a user of a device for participating in gaming activities associated with a casino, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a device for participating in gaming activities;
providing means to activate the device;
determining the location of the device;
selectively allowing the gaming activities to proceed depending on the location of the device. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35)
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24. A method for participating in gaming activities within the boundaries of a property comprising the steps of:
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providing a device for participating in gaming activities;
connecting the device to the Internet or a computer system of the casino;
providing means to activate the device;
determining the location of the device by using transmitters positioned on the property;
selectively allowing the gaming activities to proceed depending on the location of the device.
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34. A method for allowing a device user having an account to participate in gaming activities on a property comprising the steps of:
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providing a device for participating in gaming activities;
connecting the device to the Internet or a computer system of the casino;
providing means to activate the device;
determining the location of the device by using a plurality of transmitters located on the property;
selectively allowing the gaming activities to proceed depending on the location of the device;
offering at least one gaming activity to be played on the device;
indicating the results of the gaming activity;
adjusting the account of the device user based on the results of the gaming activity; and
prompting the user to inquire if the user wants to play again.
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