Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices
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1. A method comprising:
- at least one server computer determining, in connection with a use of a gaming device that is operable to provide with the at least one server computer at least one wagered-based gaming activity, a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device,in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, andin which the at least one server computer is in communication with the gaming device over a wireless communications network;
the at least one server computer determining that wagering occurring via the gaming device on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user; and
the at least one server computer denying access to the gaming device based at least in part on determining that the wagering occurring via the gaming device deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling access to wireless gaming devices and networks are provided. For example, access is controlled through one or more levels of security checks, such as a hard security check instead of or in addition to a soft security check. In a hard security check, the user employs an apparatus such as a card or other physical token that can be used to access the wireless gaming device. Such an apparatus may communicate information that identifies the user to the device or may simply be used to produce a signal without which the device is locked to users.
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1. A method comprising:
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at least one server computer determining, in connection with a use of a gaming device that is operable to provide with the at least one server computer at least one wagered-based gaming activity, a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device, in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, and in which the at least one server computer is in communication with the gaming device over a wireless communications network; the at least one server computer determining that wagering occurring via the gaming device on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user; and the at least one server computer denying access to the gaming device based at least in part on determining that the wagering occurring via the gaming device deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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2. A method comprising:
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at least one server computer determining, in connection with a use of a gaming device that is operable to provide with the at least one server computer at least one wagered-based gaming activity, a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device, in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, and in which the at least one server computer is in communication with the gaming device over a wireless communications network; the at least one server computer determining that wagering occurring via the gaming device on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user; and the at least one server computer causing an alarm signal to be generated based at least in part on determining that the wagering occurring via the gaming device deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method comprising:
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a gaming device determining a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device, in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, in which the gaming device is operable in combination with at least one server computer to provide at least one wagered-based gaming activity to the user, and in which the gaming device is in communication with the at least one server computer over a wireless communications network; the gaming device determining that wagering occurring via the gaming device, by an operator of the gaming device, on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user; and the gaming device denying access to the operator of the gaming device based at least in part on determining that the wagering occurring via the gaming device deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method comprising:
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a gaming device determining a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device, in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, in which the gaming device is operable in combination with at least one server computer to provide at least one wagered-based gaming activity to the user, and in which the gaming device is in communication with the at least one server computer over a wireless communications network; the gaming device determining that wagering occurring via the gaming device, by an operator of the gaming device, on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user; and the gaming device causing an alarm signal to be generated based at least in part on determining that the wagering occurring via the gaming device on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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41. A method comprising:
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at least one server computer receiving from a gaming device, that is operable to provide with the at least one server computer at least one wagered-based gaming activity, an indication that wagering occurring via the gaming device, by an operator of the gaming device, on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device, in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, and in which the at least one server computer is in communication with the gaming device over a wireless communications network; and the at least one server computer denying the operator of the gaming device access to the gaming device based at least in part on receiving the indication that the wagering occurring via the gaming device deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user. - View Dependent Claims (42, 43, 44)
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45. A method comprising:
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at least one server computer receiving from a gaming device, that is operable to provide with the at least one server computer at least one wagered-based gaming activity, an indication that wagering occurring via the gaming device on the at least one wagered-based gaming activity deviates from a characteristic of a user that is authorized to use the gaming device, in which the characteristic comprises an amount characteristically wagered by the user, and in which the at least one server computer is in communication with the gaming device over a wireless communications network; and the at least one server computer causing an alarm signal to be generated based at least in part on receiving the indication that the wagering occurring via the gaming device deviates from the amount characteristically wagered by the user. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47)
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