Method and apparatus for registering a mobile device with a gaming machine
First Claim
1. A method of secure remote gaming on a gaming machine using a mobile device associated with a player of the gaming machine, the method comprising:
- retrieving an access code and a security code for a player of the gaming machine;
providing the retrieved access code and the security code for the player;
receiving a confirmation message from a communications apparatus indicating access of the communications apparatus using the access code, and receipt of the security code from the mobile device;
responsive to the confirmation message, securing the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state; and
providing a remote game play session during the remote game play state, the remote game play session enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device.
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.
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38 Claims
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1. A method of secure remote gaming on a gaming machine using a mobile device associated with a player of the gaming machine, the method comprising:
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retrieving an access code and a security code for a player of the gaming machine;
providing the retrieved access code and the security code for the player;
receiving a confirmation message from a communications apparatus indicating access of the communications apparatus using the access code, and receipt of the security code from the mobile device;
responsive to the confirmation message, securing the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state; and
providing a remote game play session during the remote game play state, the remote game play session enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A gaming machine for providing secure remote gaming for a player having an associated mobile device, the gaming machine comprising:
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a player interface coupled to receive a player input requesting remote gaming;
a gaming controller including a processor configured to;
i) retrieve an access code and a security code, and ii) provide the retrieved access code and the security code for the player; and
a network interface coupled to receive a confirmation message from a communications apparatus indicating access of the communications apparatus using the access code, and receipt of the security code from the mobile device;
wherein the gaming controller is further configured to;
iii) responsive to the confirmation message, secure the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state, and iv) provide a remote game play session during the remote game play state, the remote game play session enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. A data processing apparatus for providing secure remote gaming for a player of a gaming machine using a mobile device, the apparatus comprising:
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a network interface coupled to receive a secure instruction from a gaming machine over a communications network, the secure instruction requesting securing of the gaming machine for the player;
a processor configured to execute program code to;
i) retrieve an access code and a security code from a storage medium, ii) provide the retrieved access code and the security code to the gaming machine over the network interface, iii) receive the security code from the mobile device through a communications apparatus, and iv) send a secure signal to the gaming machine, the secure signal instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device.
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