Method and apparatus for registering a mobile device with a gaming machine
First Claim
1. A method of secure remote gaming on a gaming machine using a mobile device associated with a player of the gaming machine, the method comprising:
- retrieving an access code and a security code from a storage medium at the gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine;
displaying on a display device the retrieved access code and the security code at the gaming machine for the player;
receiving, at the gaming machine, a confirmation message from a communications apparatus indicating;
(1) access of the communications apparatus using the access code responsive to the player inputting the access code to the mobile device, and (2) receipt of the security code from the mobile device responsive to the player inputting the security code to the mobile device;
responsive to receiving the confirmation message at the gaming machine, securing the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state; and
providing a remote game play session during the remote game play state, including establishing a wireless communications session between the mobile device and the gaming machine, the remote game play session enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device, including sending one or more game outcomes of the game of chance from the gaming machine to the mobile device for display on the mobile device, wherein the remote game play session includes enabling a control function on the mobile device, the control function providing player interaction with the gaming machine.
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Abstract
Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems, including computer program products, implementing techniques for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device such as a cell phone associated with the player. A player input requests securing of the gaming machine. Responsive to the player input, an access code and a security code are retrieved. The access code defines an access point of a communication system. The security code is specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine. The retrieved access code and security code are provided for the player. When the mobile device accesses the communications system and submits the security code, a secure signal is sent to the gaming machine, instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. The gaming machine can be released from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. In one implementation, a wireless interface enables communication between the mobile device and gaming machine according to a wireless protocol such as Bluetooth.
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45 Claims
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1. A method of secure remote gaming on a gaming machine using a mobile device associated with a player of the gaming machine, the method comprising:
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retrieving an access code and a security code from a storage medium at the gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine; displaying on a display device the retrieved access code and the security code at the gaming machine for the player; receiving, at the gaming machine, a confirmation message from a communications apparatus indicating;
(1) access of the communications apparatus using the access code responsive to the player inputting the access code to the mobile device, and (2) receipt of the security code from the mobile device responsive to the player inputting the security code to the mobile device;responsive to receiving the confirmation message at the gaming machine, securing the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state; and
providing a remote game play session during the remote game play state, including establishing a wireless communications session between the mobile device and the gaming machine, the remote game play session enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device, including sending one or more game outcomes of the game of chance from the gaming machine to the mobile device for display on the mobile device, wherein the remote game play session includes enabling a control function on the mobile device, the control function providing player interaction with the gaming machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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34. A gaming machine for providing secure remote gaming for a player having an associated mobile device, the gaming machine comprising:
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a player interface coupled to receive a player input requesting remote gaming; a gaming controller including a processor configured to; i) retrieve an access code and a security code from a storage medium at the gaming machine, and ii) display on a display device the retrieved access code and the security code at the gaming machine for the player; and a network interface, wherein the network interface is coupled to receive, at the gaming machine, a confirmation message from a communications apparatus indicating;
(1) access of the communications apparatus using the access code responsive to the player inputting the access code to the mobile device, and (2) receipt of the security code from the mobile device responsive to the player inputting the security code to the mobile device;wherein the gaming controller is further configured to; iii) responsive to receiving the confirmation message at the gaming machine, secure the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state, and iv) provide a remote game play session during the remote game play state, including establishing a wireless communications session between the mobile device and the gaming machine, the remote game play session enabling remote play of a game of chance on the gaming machine using the mobile device, including sending one or more game outcomes of the game of chance from the gaming machine to the mobile device for display on the mobile device, wherein the remote game play session includes enabling a control function on the mobile device, the control function providing player interaction with the gaming machine. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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