Systems and methods for regulated hybrid gaming
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1. A method of detecting, by a regulatory module executing on one or more processors unauthorized operation of a hybrid gaming system that comprises a gambling game and an entertainment game, the method comprising:
- collecting by a data collection module of the regulatory module, first game operating performance data (GOPD) from the hybrid gaming system while the hybrid gaming system is being played by a plurality of reference players, the first GOPD comprising first game world credit information for first game world credit accrued by each of the plurality of reference players during play of the entertainment game as a function of each of the plurality of reference players'"'"' demonstrated skill at the entertainment game, and first real credit information for first real credit committed by each of the plurality of reference players to the gambling game as triggered by each of the plurality of reference players consumption of an enabling element of the entertainment game during play of the entertainment game to accrue the first game world credit;
generating by an analysis module of the regulatory module, a reference profile using the first GOPD, the reference profile including determining a first ratio of a rate of accrual of the first game world credit by the plurality of reference players to a rate of commitment of the first real credit by the plurality of reference players;
collecting by the data collection module, second GOPD from the hybrid gaming system while the hybrid gaming system is being played by a second player, the second GOPD comprising second game world credit information for second game world credit accrued by the second player during play of the entertainment game as a function of the second player'"'"'s demonstrated skill at the entertainment game, and second real credit information for second real credit committed by the second player to the gambling game as triggered by the second player'"'"'s consumption of the enabling element during play of the entertainment game to accrue the second game world credit;
determining by the analysis module a second ratio of a rate of accrual of the second game world credit by the second player to a rate of commitment of the second real credit by the second player;
determining by the analysis module whether the second player is operating the hybrid gaming system in an unauthorized manner including using the reference profile and the second GOPD by comparing the first ratio of the rate of accrual of the first game world credit by the plurality of reference players to the rate of commitment of the first real credit by the plurality of reference players to the second ratio of a rate of accrual of the second game world credit by the second player to a rate of commitment of the second real credit by the second player; and
generating by the analysis module, a notification to an operator of the hybrid gaming system upon determination that the second player is operating the hybrid gaming system in an unauthorized manner based on the comparison of the first and second ratios.
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Abstract
Systems and methods that regulate a hybrid game to detect and/or defeat unauthorized use of the hybrid game. One embodiment includes a method of detecting unauthorized operation of a hybrid gaming system that includes a gambling game and an entertainment game. In addition, the method can include collecting first game operating performance data (GOPD) from the entertainment game while the hybrid game is being played by a first player, generating a reference profile using the first GOPD, collecting second GOPD from the entertainment game while the hybrid game is being played by a second player, comparing the second GOPD to the reference profile to determine whether the second player is operating the hybrid game in an unauthorized manner, and generating a notification to an operator upon determination that the second player is operating the hybrid game in an unauthorized manner.
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1. A method of detecting, by a regulatory module executing on one or more processors unauthorized operation of a hybrid gaming system that comprises a gambling game and an entertainment game, the method comprising:
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collecting by a data collection module of the regulatory module, first game operating performance data (GOPD) from the hybrid gaming system while the hybrid gaming system is being played by a plurality of reference players, the first GOPD comprising first game world credit information for first game world credit accrued by each of the plurality of reference players during play of the entertainment game as a function of each of the plurality of reference players'"'"' demonstrated skill at the entertainment game, and first real credit information for first real credit committed by each of the plurality of reference players to the gambling game as triggered by each of the plurality of reference players consumption of an enabling element of the entertainment game during play of the entertainment game to accrue the first game world credit; generating by an analysis module of the regulatory module, a reference profile using the first GOPD, the reference profile including determining a first ratio of a rate of accrual of the first game world credit by the plurality of reference players to a rate of commitment of the first real credit by the plurality of reference players; collecting by the data collection module, second GOPD from the hybrid gaming system while the hybrid gaming system is being played by a second player, the second GOPD comprising second game world credit information for second game world credit accrued by the second player during play of the entertainment game as a function of the second player'"'"'s demonstrated skill at the entertainment game, and second real credit information for second real credit committed by the second player to the gambling game as triggered by the second player'"'"'s consumption of the enabling element during play of the entertainment game to accrue the second game world credit; determining by the analysis module a second ratio of a rate of accrual of the second game world credit by the second player to a rate of commitment of the second real credit by the second player; determining by the analysis module whether the second player is operating the hybrid gaming system in an unauthorized manner including using the reference profile and the second GOPD by comparing the first ratio of the rate of accrual of the first game world credit by the plurality of reference players to the rate of commitment of the first real credit by the plurality of reference players to the second ratio of a rate of accrual of the second game world credit by the second player to a rate of commitment of the second real credit by the second player; and generating by the analysis module, a notification to an operator of the hybrid gaming system upon determination that the second player is operating the hybrid gaming system in an unauthorized manner based on the comparison of the first and second ratios. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for detecting unauthorized operation of a hybrid gaming system by a regulatory module executing on one or more processors, wherein the hybrid gaming system comprises a gambling game and an entertainment game, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one processor; and a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory storing processor-executable instructions executed by the at least one processor, the processor-executable instructions comprising; collecting by a data collection module of the regulatory module, first game operating performance data (GOPD) from the hybrid gaming system while the hybrid gaming system is being played by a plurality of reference players, the first GOPD comprising first game world credit information for first game world credit accrued by each of the plurality of reference players during play of the entertainment game as a function of each of the plurality of reference players'"'"' demonstrated skill at the entertainment game, and first real credit information for first real credit committed by each of the plurality of reference players to the gambling game as triggered by each of the plurality of reference players consumption of an enabling element of the entertainment game during play of the entertainment game to accrue the first game world credit; generating by an analysis module, a reference profile using the first GOPD, the reference profile including determining a first ratio of a rate of accrual of the first game world credit by the plurality of reference players to a rate of commitment of the first real credit by the plurality of reference players; collecting by the data collection module, second GOPD from the hybrid gaming system while the hybrid gaming system is being played by a second player, the second GOPD comprising second game world credit information for second game world credit accrued by the second player during play of the entertainment game as a function of the second player'"'"'s demonstrated skill at the entertainment game, and second real credit information for second real credit committed by the second player to the gambling game as triggered by the second player'"'"'s consumption of the enabling element during play of the entertainment game to accrue the second game world credit; determining by the analysis module a second ratio of a rate of accrual of the second game world credit by the second player to a rate of commitment of the second real credit by the second player; determining by the analysis module whether the second player is operating the hybrid gaming system in an unauthorized manner including using the reference profile and the second GOPD by comparing the first ratio of the rate of accrual of the first game world credit by the plurality of reference players to the rate of commitment of the first real credit by the plurality of reference players to the second ratio of a rate of accrual of the second game world credit by the second player to a rate of commitment of the second real credit by the second player; and generating by the analysis module, a notification to an operator of the hybrid gaming system upon determination that the second player is operating the hybrid gaming system in an unauthorized manner based on the comparison of the first and second ratios. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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Current AssigneeGamblit Gaming, LLC (Hard 8 Games, LLC)
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Original AssigneeGamblit Gaming, LLC (Hard 8 Games, LLC)
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InventorsArnone, Miles, Cire, Frank, Meyerhofer, Eric, Ross, Caitlyn
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Primary Examiner(s)McCulloch, Jr., William H
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Application NumberUS13/855,676Publication NumberTime in Patent Office343 DaysField of Search463/9, 463/29, 463/23, 463/25US Class Current463/29CPC Class CodesG06F 21/552 involving long-term monitor...G07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or...G07F 17/3241 Security aspects of a gamin...G07F 17/3295 Games involving skill, e.g....
