SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WIRELESSS GAMING WITH LOCATION DETERMINATION
First Claim
1. An wireless gaming apparatus, comprising:
- a wireless network interface operable to transmit and receive gaming information;
a location determination system for determining a location of the wireless gaming terminal; and
a user interface for interacting with a user to implement a game, wherein the game depends on the determined location.
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Abstract
In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.
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27 Claims
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1. An wireless gaming apparatus, comprising:
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a wireless network interface operable to transmit and receive gaming information; a location determination system for determining a location of the wireless gaming terminal; and a user interface for interacting with a user to implement a game, wherein the game depends on the determined location. - 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 method for wireless gaming, comprising:
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determining a location of a remote wireless terminal; communicating identification and location information between a remote wireless terminal and central server; and interacting with a user to implement a game, wherein the game depends on the determined location; and communicating a game outcome from the central server to the remote wireless terminal. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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