MULTIMEDIA PLAYER TRACKING INFRASTRUCTURE
First Claim
1. An image analyzing system comprising:
- a plurality of cameras for obtaining patron data regarding patrons in or near a gaming establishment, at least some cameras being configured for automated patron tracking, the cameras configured for communication with other devices via a network; and
a server, comprising;
at least one network interface configured for communication with the network;
a memory system comprising at least one memory device having a rule set of defined events stored thereon; and
a logic system configured to do the following;
acquire video data from at least one of the cameras via the network interface, the video data comprising patron data;
determine, with reference to the rule set, whether the patron data comprise defined event data; and
categorize patrons according to the determination.
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Abstract
Some implementations of the invention provide methods, devices and systems for acquiring patron data in real time. A plurality of networked cameras may be used to acquire information regarding casino patrons. The cameras may include “smart cameras” having an integrated machine vision system. The real-time information may be used to populate one or more databases of a player loyalty program. Patron information may also be used to determine trends associated with patron demographics, with levels of a player loyalty program, etc. Some implementations of the invention involve monitoring patron event data and determining when predetermined events of interest occur. When a defined event occurs, patron data relating to the associated patron may be monitored, analyzed and used to populate one or more player loyalty databases. In some implementations, patron data acquired prior to the time of the defined event may also be analyzed and used.
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20 Claims
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1. An image analyzing system comprising:
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a plurality of cameras for obtaining patron data regarding patrons in or near a gaming establishment, at least some cameras being configured for automated patron tracking, the cameras configured for communication with other devices via a network; and a server, comprising; at least one network interface configured for communication with the network; a memory system comprising at least one memory device having a rule set of defined events stored thereon; and a logic system configured to do the following; acquire video data from at least one of the cameras via the network interface, the video data comprising patron data; determine, with reference to the rule set, whether the patron data comprise defined event data; and categorize patrons according to the determination. - View Dependent Claims (2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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