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Portable gaming device and gaming system combining both physical and virtual play elements

  • US 8,711,094 B2
  • Filed: 02/25/2013
  • Issued: 04/29/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A portable handheld device for gaming or entertainment comprising dual transceivers for providing both short- and medium-range wireless communications with one or more wireless-compatible devices, said portable handheld device comprising:

  • a body comprising an internal cavity configured to hold one or more internal power sources and associated circuitry configured to power and operate said portable handheld device;

    an input interface configured to receive one or more user inputs;

    a display screen configured to display information;

    non-volatile memory configured to store at least one unique identifier uniquely identifying said portable handheld device;

    a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver configured to provide medium-range two-way wireless communication with a medium-range wireless-compatible device over a first wireless communication range of at least 10 feet; and

    a second RF transceiver configured to provide short-range two-way wireless communication with a short-range wireless-compatible device over a second wireless communication range of less than 25 cm and wherein said short-range communication is facilitated at least in part through inductive coupling;

    wherein said second RF transceiver is further configured such that when a user selectively causes said second RF transceiver to come within a wireless communication range of a short-range wireless-compatible gaming or entertainment device, said second RF transceiver wirelessly transmits selected information to said short-range wireless-compatible gaming or entertainment device, including at least said at least one unique identifier.

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