Gaming smart card
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1. A gaming system comprising:
- an account card, said account card storing personal information and biometric data of an individual;
an input device, said input device including a card reader for receiving said account card and accessing said personal information and said biometric data on said account card, said input device also including a biometric reader for receiving biometric data from an individual; and
means associated with said account card for comparing said biometric data stored on said account card with said biometric data entered into said input device to determine if access to said personal information on said account card should be granted.
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Abstract
A system has been developed which employs a Smart Card which is approximately the size and shape of an ordinary credit card that an individual can carry in their wallet. It contains a Smart Card chip or similar information storage device which contains information by which the person may be identified. It also contains financial information so the user can make purchases and receive credits. Wireless technologies are employed to provide communication between the Smart Card and a card reader. This card can be used in place of chips or coins in casinos and for on-line wagering.
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17 Claims
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1. A gaming system comprising:
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an account card, said account card storing personal information and biometric data of an individual;
an input device, said input device including a card reader for receiving said account card and accessing said personal information and said biometric data on said account card, said input device also including a biometric reader for receiving biometric data from an individual; and
means associated with said account card for comparing said biometric data stored on said account card with said biometric data entered into said input device to determine if access to said personal information on said account card should be granted. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. In a gaming system comprising, a method of providing access to a gaming device, said method comprising:
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establishing communications with said gaming device utilizing an account card, said account card storing personal information and biometric data of an individual;
accessing said personal information and said biometric data on said account card utilizing an input device, said input device including a card reader for receiving said account card and accessing said personal information and said biometric data on said account card, said input device also including a biometric reader for accessing biometric data from an individual; and
comparing said biometric data stored on said account card with said biometric data entered into said input device utilizing means on said account card to determine if access to said personal information on said account card should be granted. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of issuing an authentication instrument for granting gaming privileges comprising:
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establishing communications with a gaming device utilizing an authentication instrument, said authentication instrument storing personal information and biometric data of an individual;
accessing said personal information and said biometric data on said authentication instrument utilizing an input device, said input device including a card reader for receiving said authentication instrument and accessing said personal information and said biometric data on said authentication instrument, said input device also including a biometric reader for accessing biometric data from an individual; and
comparing said biometric data stored on said authentication instrument with said biometric data entered into said input device utilizing means on said authentication instrument to determine if access to said personal information on said account card should be granted. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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