METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF ONLINE GAMING CLIENTS
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1. A computer-implemented method for determining a location of a client using a computer device coupled to a memory device, the method comprising:
- receiving an initial connection request;
identifying at least one client characteristic, wherein the at least one client characteristic includes an internet protocol (IP) address and a client-provided location;
analyzing, using the computer device, the at least one client characteristic to determine the location of the client; and
allowing the client to use the computer device if the location is within a pre-determined area.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatus for determining the location of online gaming clients are provided. The method includes receiving an initial connection request, identifying at least one client characteristic, wherein the at least one client characteristic includes an internet protocol (IP) address and a client-provided location, analyzing, using the computer device, the at least one client characteristic to determine the location of the client, and allowing the client to use the computer device if the location is within a pre-determined area.
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1. A computer-implemented method for determining a location of a client using a computer device coupled to a memory device, the method comprising:
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receiving an initial connection request; identifying at least one client characteristic, wherein the at least one client characteristic includes an internet protocol (IP) address and a client-provided location; analyzing, using the computer device, the at least one client characteristic to determine the location of the client; and allowing the client to use the computer device if the location is within a pre-determined area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer program product tangibly embodied in a non-transitory computer-readable storage device and comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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receive an initial connection request; identify at least one client characteristic, wherein the at least one client characteristic includes an internet protocol (IP) address and a client-provided location; analyze, by the processor, the at least one client characteristic to determine the location of the client; and allow the client to use the computer device if the location is within a pre-determined area. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer system including instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and executable by at least one processor, the computer system comprising:
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a connection manager configured to receive an initial connection request; and a client location manager configured to; identify at least one client characteristic, wherein the at least one client characteristic includes an internet protocol (IP) address and a client-provided location; analyze, by the computer system, the at least one client characteristic to determine the location of the client; and allowing the client to use the computer system if the location is within a pre-determined area. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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