Tracking System Using Personal Digital Key Groups
First Claim
1. A method for determining an action in a tracking system, the tracking system comprising a first personal digital key (PDK) associated with an individual and adapted to wirelessly communicate with a receiver/decoder circuit (RDC), the method comprising:
- receiving first PDK data from the first PDK via the RDC, the first PDK data identifying the first PDK;
assigning the first PDK to a group based on location of the first PDK; and
executing a specified function assigned to the group.
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Abstract
A system and method provides efficient and highly reliable customer tracking. A Personal Digital Key (PDK) is associated with and carried by a user. The PDK wirelessly communicates with a receiver/decoder circuit (RDC) that can be coupled to a variety of electronic devices. The RDC authenticates the PDK based on received data and stores information to track customers and provide improved service. A PDK can be assigned to one more groups of PDKs based on the received data. Specific functions can then be executed based on the group assignments. In a casino environment, the system enables functions such as group gaming, back betting, event tracking, and notification services.
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25 Claims
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1. A method for determining an action in a tracking system, the tracking system comprising a first personal digital key (PDK) associated with an individual and adapted to wirelessly communicate with a receiver/decoder circuit (RDC), the method comprising:
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receiving first PDK data from the first PDK via the RDC, the first PDK data identifying the first PDK; assigning the first PDK to a group based on location of the first PDK; and executing a specified function assigned to the group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method for determining an action in a tracking system, the tracking system comprising a first personal digital key (PDK) associated with an individual and adapted to wirelessly communicate with a receiver/decoder circuit (RDC), the method comprising:
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receiving first PDK data from a first PDK via the RDC, the first PDK data identifying the first PDK; assigning the first PDK to a group based on the received first PDK data; and executing a specified function assigned to the group. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A player tracking system comprising:
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a receiver/decoder circuit (RDC) adapted to wirelessly receive data from a personal digital key (PDK); a configuration module adapted to communicate with the receiver/decoder circuit, the configuration module outputting configuration data specifying an assignment of the PDK to a group of PDKs and specifying a function to execute based on the assignment; and an electronic device adapted to execute the specified function. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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