Method and apparatus for registering a mobile device with a gaming machine
First Claim
1. A method of securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device associated with the player, the method comprising:
- receiving a player input at an interface of the gaming machine, the player input requesting securing of the gaming machine for the player;
responsive to the player input, retrieving an access code and a security code, the access code defining an access point of a communications system, the security code specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine;
providing the retrieved access code and security code for the player;
receiving a confirmation message indicating access of the communications system using the access code, and receipt of the security code from the mobile device;
responsive to the confirmation message, securing the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state; and
releasing the gaming machine from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event.
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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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57 Claims
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1. A method of securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device associated with the player, the method comprising:
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receiving a player input at an interface of the gaming machine, the player input requesting securing of the gaming machine for the player;
responsive to the player input, retrieving an access code and a security code, the access code defining an access point of a communications system, the security code specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine;
providing the retrieved access code and security code for the player;
receiving a confirmation message indicating access of the communications system using the access code, and receipt of the security code from the mobile device;
responsive to the confirmation message, securing the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state; and
releasing the gaming machine from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device, the method comprising the steps of:
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receiving a secure instruction from a gaming machine over a communications network, the secure instruction requesting securing of the gaming machine for the player;
responsive to the secure instruction, retrieving an access code and a security code, the access code defining an access point of a communications system, the security code specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine;
providing the retrieved access code and security code;
establishing a communications session with the mobile device through the access point of the communications system;
receiving the security code from the mobile device;
sending a secure signal to the gaming machine, the secure signal instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 57)
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33. A gaming machine for providing a game of chance for a player of the gaming machine, the player having an associated mobile device, the gaming machine comprising:
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a player interface coupled to receive a player input requesting securing of the gaming machine for the player;
a gaming controller including a processor configured to;
i) retrieve an access code and a security code, the access code defining an access point of a communications system, the security code specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine, and ii) provide the retrieved access code and security code for the player; and
a network interface coupled to receive a confirmation message indicating access of the communications system using the access code, and receipt of the security code from the mobile device;
wherein the gaming controller is further configured to;
iii) responsive to the confirmation message, secure the gaming machine so that the gaming machine enters a remote game play state, and iv) release the gaming machine from the remote game play state responsive to a releasing event. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A data processing apparatus for securing a gaming machine for a player of the gaming machine using a mobile device, the apparatus comprising:
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a network interface coupled to receive a secure instruction from a gaming machine over a communications network, the secure instruction requesting securing of the gaming machine for the player;
a processor configured to execute program code to;
i) retrieve an access code and a security code from a storage medium, the access code defining an access point of a communications system, the security code specific to a game play session for the player at the gaming machine, ii) establish a communications session with the mobile device through the access point of the communications system, iii) receive the security code from the mobile device, and iv) send a secure signal to the gaming machine, the secure signal instructing the gaming machine to enter a remote game play state. - View Dependent Claims (46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56)
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