Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices
First Claim
1. An apparatus capable of communicating with a gaming communication device, the apparatus comprising:
- a medium for storing identifying information; and
an emitter for communicating the identifying information to the gaming communication device such that access to the gaming communication device is provided when the identifying information is associated with a user that is authorized to operate the gaming communication device.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security check, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
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16 Claims
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1. An apparatus capable of communicating with a gaming communication device, the apparatus comprising:
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a medium for storing identifying information; and
an emitter for communicating the identifying information to the gaming communication device such that access to the gaming communication device is provided when the identifying information is associated with a user that is authorized to operate the gaming communication device.
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- 2. An apparatus comprising means for producing a signal that is detectable by a gaming communication device such that access to the gaming communication device is provided so long as the signal is being detected.
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7. A gaming communication device operable to:
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detect a signal received from an apparatus; and
provide access to the gaming communication device so long as the signal is being detected. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A gaming communication device comprising:
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means for reading information from an apparatus; and
means for providing access to the gaming communication device when the information matches predetermined criteria.
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13. A method for controlling access to a gaming communication device, the method comprising:
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receiving a signal from an apparatus, the signal including identifying information; and
providing access to the gaming communication device when the identifying information is associated with a user that is authorized to operate the gaming communication device.
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14. A method comprising:
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detecting a signal from an apparatus; and
providing access to a gaming communication device so long as the signal is being detected. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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