Functional identifiers on wireless devices for gaming/wagering/lottery applications and methods of using same

• US 9,679,436 B2
• Filed: 02/25/2016
• Issued: 06/13/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 07/16/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
• Inventors: Spencer, II, Carroll Alexis
• Primary Examiner(s): Laneau, Ronald
• Application Number:
  US15/053,146
• Publication Number:
  US 20160171822A1
• Time in Patent Office: 474 Days
• Field of Search: 463 16- 25
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/02 Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3209 Input means, e.g. buttons, touch screen
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3223 Architectural aspects of a gaming system, e.g. internal configuration, master/slave, wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/323 wherein the player is informed, e.g. advertisements, odds, instructions
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3241 Security aspects of a gaming system, e.g. detecting cheating, device integrity, surveillance computer security G06F21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3255 Incentive, loyalty and/or promotion schemes, e.g. comps, gaming associated with a purchase, gaming funded by advertisements
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3288 Betting, e.g. on live events, bookmaking
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/329 Regular and instant lottery, e.g. electronic scratch cards
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/04 specially adapted for terminals or networks with limited capabilities; specially adapted for terminal portability
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 69/329 in the application layer [OSI layer 7]

Abstract

A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company'"'"'s mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.

Claims

1. A user interface for a wireless device, comprising:

an electronic display including a touch screen;

a component of the wireless device, wherein the component of the wireless device is located on the touch screen and the component includes a branding identifier;

wherein activation of the component including the branding identifier via the touch screen provides user interaction with at least one remote service or product supplier; and

wherein the interaction permits a transaction.

2. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction comprises a purchase using information derived from an associated product, service, or financial account.

3. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction comprises a promotional offering by the at least one remote service or product supplier.

4. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction comprises an advertisement by the at least one remote service or product supplier.

5. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction includes gaming.

6. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction includes gambling.

7. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction includes wagering.

8. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction includes lottery play.

9. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the component includes an antenna, and wherein the antenna is configured to provide user initiation for a transaction.

10. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the user interface includes an option to enter a personal identifier or authorization or confirmation for the transaction.

11. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the wireless device is a wireless gaming device.

12. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction is starting a car or relates to an electronic-based security system of a house.

13. The user interface of claim 1, wherein the transaction includes automatic deduction of funds from an account of the user.

14. A method for making transactions for a remote service or product using a user interface of a wireless device, comprising:

activating a component of the wireless device on an electronic display including a touch screen;

the component corresponding to an identifier on the user interface, wherein the user interface includes the identifier, wherein the identifier is placed on a corresponding component of the touch screen of the wireless device for a corresponding function, wherein the identifier is associated with a remote service or product supplier and includes a branding;

interacting with the remote service or product supplier for the remote service or product upon activation; and

transacting with the remote service or product supplier.

15. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting involves a purchase using information derived from an associated product, service, or financial account.

16. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting involves a promotional offering by the remote service or product supplier.

17. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting involves an advertisement by the remote service or product supplier.

18. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting is for gaming.

19. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting is for gambling.

20. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting is for wagering.

21. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting is for lottery play.

22. The method of claim 14, wherein the wireless device includes an antenna, and wherein the antenna is configured to provide user initiation for the transacting.

23. The method of claim 14, further comprising entering a personal identifier or authorization or confirmation for the transacting.

24. The method of claim 14, wherein the wireless device is a wireless gaming device.

25. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting is starting a car or relates to an electronic-based security system of a house.

26. The method of claim 14, wherein the transacting includes automatic deduction of funds from an account of the user.