GAME ACCESS DEVICE WITH PRIVILEGES
First Claim
1. A gaming player verification system for use in conjunction with one or more gaming machines adapted for accepting wagers, presenting gaming events thereupon and granting monetary awards, the gaming player verification system comprising:
- one or more communication objects adapted to be worn by players within said gaming player verification system, wherein at least one of said one or more communication objects comprises an RFID tag and an associated closed electrical circuit, is adapted to communicate via radio frequency waves, and is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of said closed electrical circuit;
one or more player tracking devices adapted to obtain information regarding a specific player from one or more of said one or more communication objects, wherein at least one of said player tracking devices is adapted to grant priority seating at a restaurant to the specific player upon receipt of the information;
at least one computer server having a player verification program adapted to verify whether obtained information regarding said specific player is adequate according to one or more set criteria for verifying a player, said at least one computer server being adapted to deny the initiation or continuation of a particular gaming event when said player verification program determines that any obtained information is unacceptable or when insufficient information has been obtained;
a communication link or path between said player tracking device and said at least one computer server; and
at least one database in communication with said at least one computer server, said at least one database containing specific informational data with respect to a plurality of players.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A gaming system that includes communication objects adapted to be worn by players wherein at least one of said communication objects comprises an RFID tag and an associated closed electrical circuit and is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of said closed electrical circuit. The system includes player tracking devices adapted to obtain information regarding a specific player from said communication objects, wherein at least one of said player tracking devices is adapted to grant priority seating at a restaurant to the specific player. The system includes a computer server having a player verification program adapted to verify whether obtained information regarding said specific player is adequate according to one or more set criteria, said computer server is adapted to deny the initiation or continuation of a particular gaming event when said player verification program determines that obtained information is unacceptable or insufficient.
50 Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A gaming player verification system for use in conjunction with one or more gaming machines adapted for accepting wagers, presenting gaming events thereupon and granting monetary awards, the gaming player verification system comprising:
- one or more communication objects adapted to be worn by players within said gaming player verification system, wherein at least one of said one or more communication objects comprises an RFID tag and an associated closed electrical circuit, is adapted to communicate via radio frequency waves, and is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of said closed electrical circuit;
one or more player tracking devices adapted to obtain information regarding a specific player from one or more of said one or more communication objects, wherein at least one of said player tracking devices is adapted to grant priority seating at a restaurant to the specific player upon receipt of the information;
at least one computer server having a player verification program adapted to verify whether obtained information regarding said specific player is adequate according to one or more set criteria for verifying a player, said at least one computer server being adapted to deny the initiation or continuation of a particular gaming event when said player verification program determines that any obtained information is unacceptable or when insufficient information has been obtained;
a communication link or path between said player tracking device and said at least one computer server; and
at least one database in communication with said at least one computer server, said at least one database containing specific informational data with respect to a plurality of players. - View Dependent Claims (2)
- one or more communication objects adapted to be worn by players within said gaming player verification system, wherein at least one of said one or more communication objects comprises an RFID tag and an associated closed electrical circuit, is adapted to communicate via radio frequency waves, and is adapted to alter its communication pattern in response to any break of said closed electrical circuit;
-
3. A method of providing automated player verification within a gaming environment, the method comprising:
- providing one or more gaming events at a first gaming location within said gaming environment, wherein at least one of said one or more gaming events involves the placement of a wager, the presentation of a game, and the grant of a monetary award based upon the outcome of the game;
receiving a request by a specific player at said first gaming location to participate in at least one particular gaming event selected from said one or more gaming events;
obtaining information regarding said specific player from a communication object worn by said specific player;
verifying that said information regarding said specific player is acceptable according to one or more set criteria;
determining that said specific player is eligible to receive priority seating at a restaurant based on said information;
permitting said specific player to receive priority seating at the restaurant; and
permitting said at least one particular gaming event to commence or continue. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
- providing one or more gaming events at a first gaming location within said gaming environment, wherein at least one of said one or more gaming events involves the placement of a wager, the presentation of a game, and the grant of a monetary award based upon the outcome of the game;
-
16. An electronic gaming machine adapted for accepting wagers, presenting gaming events thereupon and granting monetary awards, comprising:
- a master gaming controller adapted to provide and control one or more gaming events;
a player tracking device adapted to obtain information regarding a specific player from a communication object worn by said specific player, wherein the player tracking device is adapted to grant priority seating at a restaurant to the specific player upon receipt of the information;
a player verification program adapted to verify whether obtained information regarding said specific player is acceptable according to one or more set criteria;
a communication link or path between said player tracking device and said player verification program; and
a communication link or path between said player verification program and said master gaming controller. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
- a master gaming controller adapted to provide and control one or more gaming events;
Specification