SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GAMING IN A DYNAMIC NETWORK USING WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES
First Claim
1. A method for gaming using a wireless communication device comprising:
- receiving an authentication request from a wireless communication device at a wireless access point controlled by a gaming establishment;
in response to the authentication request, verifying an identity of the wireless communication device; and
if the identity is verified, establishing a gaming communication link between the authenticated wireless communication device and a venue gaming controller to exchange game play data between the authenticated wireless communication device and the venue gaming controller and thereby permit the authenticated wireless communication device to play a game.
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Abstract
A short-range wireless network is established by direct communication between wireless devices and wireless access points to permit gambling within a casino. The short communication range of the access points assures that the wireless device is in the casino. A gaming communication link is used to exchange game play data (e.g., betting, card dealing, etc.) between a gaming controller and one or more wireless devices. Game play may be conducted between a player and the house or between a plurality of payers. In one embodiment, all communication is routed between players using the gaming controller so that the house controls the transmission of all game play data.
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23 Claims
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1. A method for gaming using a wireless communication device comprising:
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receiving an authentication request from a wireless communication device at a wireless access point controlled by a gaming establishment; in response to the authentication request, verifying an identity of the wireless communication device; and if the identity is verified, establishing a gaming communication link between the authenticated wireless communication device and a venue gaming controller to exchange game play data between the authenticated wireless communication device and the venue gaming controller and thereby permit the authenticated wireless communication device to play a game. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for gambling using a wireless communication device, comprising:
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a plurality of wireless access points distributed within a venue, one or more of the plurality of wireless access points functioning as an initial wireless network access point configured to receive an authentication request from the wireless communication device; a registration server configured to receive the authentication request and, in response to the authentication request, to verify an identity of the wireless communication device, and, if the identity is verified, to authenticate the wireless communication device; and a venue gaming controller configured to control the flow of game play data to and from the authenticated wireless communication device via a gaming communication link between the authenticated wireless communication device and a venue gaming controller. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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