Avatar as security measure for mobile device use with electronic gaming machine
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving, from a first portable electronic device including a touch screen and a processor, a service request signal for a designated service;
receiving, from the first portable electronic device, displayable security content accessible through the portable electronic device, the security content being selectable by the person using the first portable electronic device, said security content including a visually displayable representation;
causing a second electronic device to display the person-selected security content to confirm to the person that a designated level of security exists between the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device in relation to the designated service, wherein the designated services occurs during a period of time during which the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device are in a substantially same proximity to each other; and
causing a transfer of monetary value associated with the designated service to be made by the person.
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Abstract
A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system is configured to establish a secure communication session between an electronic gaming machine and a portable electronic device. The system can confirm that a communication session is secure by displaying pre-selected content unique to the portable electronic device. The content can be continuously displayed on the EGM during the active communication session to indicate that the session is secure.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, from a first portable electronic device including a touch screen and a processor, a service request signal for a designated service; receiving, from the first portable electronic device, displayable security content accessible through the portable electronic device, the security content being selectable by the person using the first portable electronic device, said security content including a visually displayable representation; causing a second electronic device to display the person-selected security content to confirm to the person that a designated level of security exists between the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device in relation to the designated service, wherein the designated services occurs during a period of time during which the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device are in a substantially same proximity to each other; and causing a transfer of monetary value associated with the designated service to be made by the person. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method comprising:
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receiving, from a first portable electronic device including a touch screen and a processor, a service request signal for a designated service; receiving, from the first portable electronic device security, displayable security content accessible through the portable electronic device, the security content being selectable by the person using the first portable electronic device, said security content including a visually displayable representation; determining if the person-selected security content is appropriate in a designated environment, and if the person-selected security content is appropriate, causing a second electronic device to display the person-selected security content to confirm to the person that a designated level of security exists between the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device in relation to the designated service, wherein the designated service occurs during a period of time during which the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device are in a substantially same proximity to each other; and causing a transfer of monetary value associated with the designated service to be made by the person. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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