JP2022179489A - Method and device for betting game - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method and device for a betting game.

SOLUTION: A device includes a processor configured to: receive personal authentication data; validate at least one service on the basis of the detection of a consistency between the personal authentication data and biological data; re-detect a biological marker of a current user periodically; periodically compare the re-detected biological marker with at least one of the stored biological data and biological marker so as to determine whether or not the current user is changed; and output, to a display, a message that prompts the current user to re-input the personal authentication data on the basis of the detection of a doubt such that the current user is changed.

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Description

This application is believed to be related to the following US patent applications, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for the purposes of enablement and written description: 11/406783 dated 18 April 2006, 11/403722 dated 12 April 2006, 11/397596 dated 3 April 2006, 11/335253 dated 18 January 2006 No. 11/335210 dated January 18, 2006; No. 11/334848 dated January 18, 2006; No. 11/256568 dated October 21, 2005; /210482, 11/201830 dated 10 August 2005, 11/201812 dated 10 August 2005, 11/199964 dated 9 August 2005, 9 August 2005 No. 11/199835, No. 11/199831 dated Aug. 9, 2005, No. 11/190613 dated Jul. 26, 2005, No. 11/172018 dated Jun. 29, 2005, Jun. 29, 2005 11/171809 dated 9 March 2005 11/076561 dated 9 March 2005 11/063311 dated 21 February 2005 11/032724 dated 10 January 2005 12/04 11/022394 dated Dec. 22, 2004, 11/021848 dated Dec. 22, 2004, 11/018978 dated Dec. 21, 2004, 10/983279 dated Nov. 5, 2004, 2004 10/963399 dated 12 October 2004, 10/879972 dated 28 June 2004, 10/836999 dated 29 April 2004, 10/836975 dated 29 April 2004 , No. 10/836958 dated April 29, 2004; No. 10/836077 dated April 29, 2004; No. 10/835995 dated April 29, 2004; 10/816238 dated April 1, 2004; 10/798106 dated March 10, 2004; 10/784353 dated February 23, 2004; 10/771221, 10/771076 dated February 3, 2004, 10/759693 dated 15 January 2004, 10/687302 dated 14 October 2003, 22 September 2003 10/667923 dated 22 September 2003, 10/667755 dated 22 September 2003, 10/654280 dated 3 September 2003, 10/651 dated 29 August 2003 537, 10/616779 dated 10 July 2003, 10/453769 dated 3 June 2003, 10/453761 dated 3 June 2003, 10/453761 dated 10 April 2003. 10/410197, 10/404043 dated 2 April 2003, 10/287332 dated 1 November 2002, 10/194358 dated 12 July 2002, 12 July 2002 No. 10/194186 dated July 12, 2002; No. 10/194019 dated July 12, 2002; No. 10/194018 dated July 12, 2002; No. 10/193980 dated July 12, 2002; 10/193978 dated 12 July 2002, 10/193977 dated 12 July 2002, 10/193971 dated 12 July 2002, 10/193817 dated 12 July 2002, 2001 09/846025 dated Apr. 30, 9/378327 dated Aug. 20, 1999, and 09/267865 dated Mar. 12, 1999.

Sections IX below provide guidance to the interpretation of this application.
I. Terms The term "manufacture" means any machine, manufacture and/or combination of things, unless otherwise indicated.
The term "process" means any process, algorithm, method, etc., unless specified otherwise.
Each process (whether called a method, algorithm, or otherwise) inherently includes one or more steps, and thus all references to a "step" or "steps" of a process are The mere recitation of "process" or similar terms has an essentially preceding description. Accordingly, any reference to a 'step' or 'step(s)' of a process has a full antecedent description.
Terms such as "invention" mean "one or more of the inventions disclosed herein," unless otherwise stated.
"one embodiment", "embodiment", "embodiments", "the embodiment", "the embodiment(s)", "one or more embodiments", "some embodiments" , “an embodiment,” “one embodiment,” “another embodiment,” and the like, unless stated otherwise, may be used to refer to “one or more (but not all) implementations of the disclosed invention(s).” means 'form'.
The term "variation" of the present invention means an embodiment of the present invention unless otherwise stated.
References to "another embodiment" in a description of an embodiment mean that the referenced embodiment is another embodiment (e.g., an embodiment described before the referenced embodiment), unless specifically stated otherwise. ) are mutually exclusive.
"Comprising,""including," and variations thereof mean "including, but not limited to," unless expressly stated otherwise.
The terms "a", "an" and "the" mean "one or more" unless stated otherwise.
The term "plurality" means "two or more," unless stated otherwise. The term "herein" means "including all that may be incorporated by reference in this application," unless otherwise stated.
The phrase "at least one," when the phrase modifies a plurality of things (such as a list of enumerated items), means any combination of one or more of those things, unless otherwise stated. For example, the phrase "at least one of a widget, a car and a wheel" means (i) a part, (ii) a car, (iii) a wheel, (iv) a part and a car, (v) a part and a wheel, ( means either vi) car and wheels or (vii) part, car and wheels. The phrase "at least one," when the phrase modifies a plurality, does not mean "each one" of the plurality.
"One,""two," and other numerical terms, when used as bases to denote the quantity of something (e.g., one part, two parts), refer to the quantity indicated by that numerical term. but not at least the amount indicated by the numerical term. For example, the term "one piece" does not mean "at least one piece", so the term "one piece" does not extend to, for example, "two pieces".
The phrase "based on" does not mean "based only on," unless specifically stated otherwise. The phrase "based on" describes both "based only on" and "based at least on." The phrase "based at least on" is equivalent to the phrase "based at least in part."
The term "represents" and like terms are not exclusive unless specifically stated otherwise. For example, the term "represents" does not mean "represents only," unless specifically stated otherwise. In other words, the phrase "the datum represents a credit card number" is synonymous with "the datum represents a credit card number only" and "the datum represents a credit card number and the datum also represents some other ” and both.
The term "whereby" is used herein only to precede a clause or other set of words that express only the intended result, purpose or consequence of something previously explicitly recited. used for The term "whereby" is used in a claim when the clause or other word to which the term "whereby" modifies neither a specific further limitation of the claim nor the It is meant to establish no limitation on the meaning or scope of any term.
"Example (e.g.)" and like terms mean "for example" and do not limit the term or phrase it describes. For example, in the sentence "A computer transmits data (e.g., instructions, data structures) over the Internet," the term "example" means "instructions" that the computer may transmit over the Internet. It is described as being an example of "data," and it is also described that "data structure" is an example of "data" that a computer may transmit over the Internet. However, both "instructions" and "data structures" are merely examples of "data", and anything other than "instructions" and "data structures" can be "data".
"Respective" and like terms mean "taken independently." Thus, if two or more things have "respective" characteristics, each such thing has characteristics of its own, and these characteristics may differ from each other, but need not be. . For example, the phrase "both machines have their respective functions" means that the first machine of interest has the function and the second machine of interest has the function as well. The functionality of the first machine may or may not be the same as the functionality of the second machine.
"Ie" and like terms mean "that is" and thus qualify the term or phrase it describes. For example, in the sentence "A computer sends data (i.e., instructions) over the Internet," the term "that is" explains that the "instructions" are the "data" that the computer sends over the Internet. do.
Any given numerical range shall include all or part of the numbers within that range. For example, the range "1 to 10" includes integers from 1 to 10 (eg, 1, 2, 3, 4, . . . 9) and non-integers (eg, 1.1, 1.2, . 1.9) shall be construed to specifically include.
When two or more terms or phrases are synonyms (e.g., because of the explicit statement that the terms or phrases are synonyms), an instance of one such term/phrase is the same as another such term/phrase. It does not mean that the examples of must have different meanings. For example, where a statement expresses the meaning of "including" as being synonymous with "including but not limiting," the mere use of the phrase "including but not It is not meant to mean anything other than "without limitation".
II. Determining The term "determining" and grammatical variations thereof (eg, determining a price, determining a value, determining an object that meets a certain criterion, etc.) are used very broadly. Since the term "determine" contemplates a broad range of actions, "determine" includes calculating, computing, processing, deriving, examining, examining (e.g., using a table, database, or another data structure). check), verify, etc. Similarly, "determining" can include receiving (eg, receiving information), accessing (eg, accessing data in memory), and the like. Similarly, "determining" can include resolving, selecting, choosing, establishing and the like.
As the term "determine" does not imply certainty or absolute accuracy, "determine" can include estimating, estimating, predicting, inferring and the like.
The term "determining" does not imply that a mathematical process must be performed, does not imply that a numerical method must be used, and does not imply that an algorithm or process is used.
The term "determining" does not imply that any particular device must be used. For example, a computer need not necessarily make decisions.
III. Style If the first claim limitation extends to one feature as well as to more than one feature (e.g., a limitation such as "at least one component" extends to one component as well as one or more components), and In a second claim dependent from claim 1, if the second claim uses the definite article "the" (e.g., "the part") to refer to this limitation, it means It does not include that one claim covers only one feature, nor does it imply that the second claim covers only one feature (e.g., "the component" refers to one component and can span more than one part).
Ordinal numbers (e.g., "first,""second,""third," etc.) are used as adjectives before terms, and the ordinal numbers (unless otherwise stated) indicate a particular feature. It is used for illustrative purposes only, for example, to distinguish that particular feature from another feature described by the same or similar terminology. For example, a "first part" may be named only to distinguish it from, eg, a "second part". Therefore, the mere use of the ordinal numbers "first" and "second" before the term "component" does not indicate any other relationship between the two components, nor does it indicate any other relationship between the components. It does not show any characteristics of either or both. For example, the mere use of the ordinal numbers "first" and "second" before the term "component" indicates that (1) any component precedes any other in order or place; (2) does not indicate that any part operates before or after any other in time; and (3) does not indicate that any part in importance or quality does not indicate that is ranked above or below any other. Additionally, the mere use of ordinal numbers does not define numerical limits to the features identified using the ordinal numbers. For example, simply using the ordinal numbers "first" and "second" before the term "part" does not indicate that there must be no more than two parts.
When a single device, article or other article of manufacture is described herein, one or more of the devices/articles (whether or not they cooperate) are referred to as the single device being described. may alternatively be used in place of the device/article of Accordingly, the functionality that a device is said to possess may be possessed by one or more devices/articles (whether or not they cooperate).
Similarly, when more than one device, article or other article of manufacture is described herein (whether or not they cooperate), a single device/article is described. One or more devices or articles may be substituted and used alternatively. For example, multiple computer-based devices may be substituted for a single computer device. Thus, various functionalities described as being possessed by more than one device or article may alternatively be possessed by a single device/article.
The functionality and/or features of a single device being described may be shared by one or more other devices that are described but not explicitly stated to have that functionality and/or features. , may alternatively be embodied. Thus, other embodiments need not include the described device per se, but rather comprise one or more other devices that would have the functionality/features in those other embodiments. be able to.
IV. The disclosed examples and terminology are not limiting.
Neither the title (set at the beginning of the first page of this application) nor the abstract (set at the end of this application) should be construed to limit in any way the scope of the inventions of this disclosure. . The Abstract is included herein solely because an Abstract of no more than 150 words is required under 37 CFR 1.72(b).
The titles and section headings provided in this application are for convenience only and shall not be construed as limiting the disclosure in any way.
A number of embodiments are described in this application and are presented for illustrative purposes only. The described embodiments are and are not intended to be limiting in any way. The invention of this disclosure applies broadly to numerous embodiments, as will be readily apparent from the disclosure. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosed invention may be practiced with various modifications and variations, including structural, logical, software and electrical variations. While specific features of the inventions of this disclosure may be described with reference to one or more specific embodiments and/or drawings, such features may refer to those described unless otherwise indicated. It should be understood that it is not limited to use in one or more embodiments or drawings.
No embodiment of any method step or element of manufacture described in this application constitutes the invention claimed herein unless otherwise stated herein or otherwise recited in a claim. , are not essential to, and are not coextensive with, the invention claimed herein.
All words in the claims have the broadest scope of meaning they would have had by a person skilled in the art on the priority date. In any claim, terms used are hereby specifically defined and limited unless otherwise stated in this specification or in a claim.
The prefaces to the claims that follow are merely recitations of objects, benefits, and possible uses of the claimed invention and do not limit the claimed invention.
This disclosure is not a verbatim description of all embodiments of the present invention. Similarly, this disclosure is not intended to list the features of the present invention that must be present in all embodiments.
Devices that are described as communicating with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless stated otherwise. Conversely, such devices may only need to transmit to each other if necessary or desired, and may actually refrain from exchanging data most of the time. For example, a machine that communicates with another machine over the Internet may not send data to the other machine for long periods of time (eg, weeks at a time). Additionally, devices that communicate with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediate means.
A description of an embodiment with various components or features does not imply that all or even any of such components or features are required. On the contrary, various optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present invention. No component/feature is essential or required unless otherwise stated.
Although method steps, algorithms, etc. may be described or claimed in a particular order, such methods may be configured to operate in a different order. In other words, any order or order of steps that may be expressly described or claimed does not necessarily indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. The steps of the methods described herein may be performed in any order possible. Moreover, some steps may be performed concurrently, even though they are described or implied as not occurring simultaneously (eg, because one step is described after the other). Moreover, the illustration of a method by drawing does not imply that the illustrated method is exclusive of other variations and changes thereto, and that the illustrated method, or any steps thereof, are not intended to imply the present invention. It does not imply that the illustrated method is preferred or that the illustrated method is preferred.
While a method may be described as including multiple steps, this does not imply that all or any of those steps are preferred, essential or required. Various other embodiments within the scope of the described invention(s) include other methods that omit some or all of the described steps. No steps are essential or necessary unless otherwise stated.
Although a method may be described alone or without reference to other products or methods, in one embodiment the method may interact with other products or methods. For example, such interactions may include linking one business model to another business model. Such interactions may be provided to enhance flexibility or desirability of the method.
While an article of manufacture may be described as comprising a plurality of components, aspects, qualities, properties and/or characteristics, there is no implication that all or any of this plurality is preferred, essential or required. Various other embodiments within the scope of the described invention(s) include other products that omit some or all of the described plurality.
A enumerated list of items (which may or may not be numbered) does not imply that all or any of those items are mutually exclusive, unless stated otherwise. Similarly, a enumerated list of items (which may or may not be numbered) does not imply that any or all of the items are inclusive of any classification unless otherwise specified. For example, the enumerated list "computers, laptops, PDAs" does not imply that all or any of the three items in the list are mutually exclusive, and that all or any of the three items in the list , does not imply the inclusion of any classification.
A enumerated list of items (which may or may not be numbered) does not imply that all or any of those items are equivalent to or immediately replace each other.
All embodiments are illustrative and do not imply that the invention or any embodiment, as the case may be, was made or practiced.
V. Computing It will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art that the various methods described herein may be implemented, for example, on appropriately programmed general purpose computers, special purpose computers and computing devices. . Typically, a processor (e.g., one or more microprocessors, one or more microcontrollers, one or more digital signal processors) receives instructions (e.g., from a memory or similar device), executes those instructions, It implements one or more methods defined in the instruction. Instructions may, for example, be embodied in a computer program.
"Processor" means one or more microprocessors, central processing units (CPUs), computing devices, microcontrollers, digital signal processors, or similar devices or any combination thereof.
Accordingly, the description of the method is similar to the description of the apparatus for carrying out the method. Apparatus for performing the methods may include, for example, processors and their input and output devices suitable for performing the methods.
Moreover, programs implementing such methods (as well as other types of data) may be stored and transmitted in numerous ways on various media (eg, computer readable media). In some embodiments, hardware-implemented circuitry or custom hardware is used in place of or in combination with some or all of the software instructions capable of implementing the methods of various embodiments. may Accordingly, various combinations of software and hardware may be used in place of software alone.
The term "computer-readable medium" means any medium or combination of identical or different media that together provide data (e.g., instructions, data structures) that may be read by a computer, processor, or similar device. point to Such a medium may take many forms, including but not limited to, non-volatile media, volatile media, and transmission media. Non-volatile media include, for example, optical or magnetic disks and other persistent memory. Volatile media include dynamic random access memory (DRAM), which typically constitutes the main memory. Transmission media include coaxial cables, copper wire and fiber optics, including wires, including the system bus connected to the processor. Transmission media may include or convey acoustic waves, light waves and electromagnetic emissions, such as those generated during radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) data communications. Common forms of computer readable media include, for example, floppy disks™, flexible disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, any other magnetic media, CD-ROMs, DVDs, any other optical media, punched cards, paper tapes, Any other physical medium having a pattern or holes, RAM, PROM, EPROM, flash EEPROM, any other memory chip or cartridge, a carrier wave as described later herein, or any other computer readable medium is mentioned.
Various forms of computer readable media may be involved in carrying data (eg, sequences of instructions, etc.) to a processor. For example, data may be (i) carried from RAM to a processor, (ii) transmitted over a wireless transmission medium, (iii) Ethernet (or IEEE 802.3), SAP, ATP , Bluetooth, and/or TCP/IP, TDMA, CDMA, and 3G, and/or may be formatted and/or transmitted according to numerous formats, standards, or protocols, and/or (iv) known in the art. may be encrypted for privacy protection or fraud prevention in any of a variety of ways.
Thus, the description of a method is similar to the description of a computer readable medium storing a program for performing the method. A computer readable medium may store program elements (in any suitable format) suitable for performing the method.
Just as a description of various steps in a method does not imply that all described steps are required, apparatus embodiments may include some (but not necessarily all) of the described methods. ) includes a computer/computing device operable to implement.
Similarly, just as a description of various steps in a method does not imply that all described steps are required, embodiments of computer readable media storing programs or data structures, when executed, may be written as described. computer readable medium storing a program capable of causing a processor to perform some (but not necessarily all) of the methods described above.
When databases are described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that (i) alternative databases to those described may readily be used, and (ii) other memory structures other than databases may readily be used. to understand. Any illustration or description of any example database presented herein is an illustrative arrangement for expressing how information is stored. For example, any number of other configurations may be used in place of those suggested by tables or the like shown in the drawings or elsewhere. Similarly, any illustrated entries in the database represent exemplary information only, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that the number and content of entries may differ from those described herein. Further, regardless of any representation of a database as a table, other formats (including relational databases, object-based models and/or distributed databases) may be used to store and manipulate the types of data described herein. may be used. Similarly, database objective methods or operations may be used to implement various methods such as those described herein. Additionally, the database may be stored locally or remotely from devices that access the data in the database, in known fashion.
Various embodiments can be configured to operate in a networked environment that includes computers in communication with one or more devices (eg, via a communications network). The computer may be connected to any wired or wireless medium (e.g., the Internet, LAN, WAN or Ethernet, token ring, telephone lines, cable lines, radio channels, optical communication lines, commercial online service providers, electronic bulletin board systems, satellite communication links, as described above). may communicate with the device either directly or indirectly via any combination of Each device may itself include a computer or other computing device, such as an Intel® Pentium® or Centrino® processor, communicatively connected to the computer. Any number and type of devices may communicate with the computer.
In one embodiment, a server computer or centralized authority may not be necessary or desirable. For example, the present invention may, in one embodiment, run on one or more devices without a central authority. In such embodiments, any function described herein as being performed by a server computer, or data described as being stored on a server computer, may instead be performed by one or more such devices. may be implemented and stored therein.
Where a method is described, in one embodiment the method may operate without any user intervention. In another embodiment, the method includes some human intervention (eg, steps are performed with or with human assistance).
VI. Continuing Applications The present disclosure provides those skilled in the art with an enabling description of various embodiments and/or inventions. Some of these embodiments and/or inventions may not be claimed in this application, but may nonetheless be claimed in one or more continuing applications claiming priority benefit of this application. .
Applicants intend to file additional specifications for continuing patent on subject matter that meets the disclosure and enablement requirements but is not claimed in this application.
VII. In a 35 U.S.C. 112, 6 claim, a claim limitation that includes the phrases "means for" or "step for" refers to 35 U.S.C. 112, 6 means to apply
In a claim, a claim limitation that does not contain the phrases "means for" or "step for" indicates whether that limitation recites a function without structure, material, or action for performing that function. It means that 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, does not apply to such limitations, regardless of whether. For example, in a claim, referring to one or more steps of a claim or another claim, and simply using the phrase "a step of" or "a step(s) of" It does not mean that section 112, paragraph 6, applies to that step.
With respect to a means or step for performing a specified function under 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, any corresponding structure, material or act described in the specification, and equivalents thereof, may be deemed to perform that specified function. Similarly, additional functionality may be implemented.
Computers, processors, computing devices, and similar articles of manufacture are structures capable of performing a wide variety of functions. Such a product operates to perform a specified function by executing one or more programs, such as programs stored in the product's memory device or memory devices accessed by the product. can be done. Unless otherwise stated, such programs need not be based on any particular algorithm, such as any particular program that may be disclosed in this application. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that a particular function may be implemented via different algorithms, and that any number of different algorithms may be merely a design choice for performing a particular function. .
Thus, with respect to means or steps for performing a specified function under 35 U.S.C. 112, sixth paragraph, the structure corresponding to the specified function is any structure programmed to perform that specified function. including products of Such structures include programmed articles of manufacture that perform their functions, wherein the articles of manufacture are adapted to (i) the disclosed algorithms for performing the functions; (ii) the disclosed algorithms; It does not matter whether they are programmed with similar algorithms or (iii) with different algorithms to perform the functions.
Where a method recites means for performing a function, one structure for performing the method is programmed and/or configured with appropriate hardware for performing that function. a computing device (eg, a general-purpose computer). Similarly, a computer device (e.g., general purpose computers).
VIII. Disclaimer Numerous references to particular embodiments do not imply a disclaimer or disclaimer of additional, different embodiments; It does not imply disclaimer or disclaimer of feature-free embodiments. Any express disclaimer or disclaimer in this application shall be prefaced by the phrase "does not include" or by the phrase "does not implement."
IX. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE Any patents or other documents referenced herein are incorporated by reference into this patent application as part of this disclosure, subject to the written requirements of 35 USC 112, first paragraph. , and for the purposes of enablement requirements under 35 U.S.C. None of the terms in this application should be restricted, defined, or otherwise interpreted in any way, although rather allowing elucidable meanings for such terms to be provided. Accordingly, those skilled in the art should not be limited in any way by any of the embodiments presented in the references.
Any incorporation by reference does not imply an endorsement, acknowledgment, or implied admission of any declarations, opinions, arguments, or features contained in any patent, patent application, or other document incorporated, unless otherwise stated.
X. Prosecution History There are other patent applications that share priority claims with this application, regardless of whether there are other patent applications that are considered related to this application for the purpose of interpreting this application (including the claims). Regardless, those skilled in the art should refer to the prosecution history of this application rather than the prosecution history of any other application or patent application.

1 illustrates a gaming system, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the systems disclosed herein; FIG. 1 illustrates a gaming system, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the systems disclosed herein; FIG. 1 illustrates a gaming system, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the systems disclosed herein; FIG. 1 illustrates a gaming system, in accordance with at least one embodiment of the systems disclosed herein; FIG.

XI. Overview of Various Embodiments Referring to FIG. 1, a gaming system 100 according to at least one embodiment of the systems disclosed herein includes a remote computer 118, such as a server computer, a gaming device 113, or a combination thereof. , comprises at least one computing device, which may reside wholly or partially within the territory of gaming service provider 120 . Game provider 120 may be the owner of a casino, and gaming system 100 may be physically within the geographic boundaries of the casino. Alternatively, computing devices such as remote computer 118 and/or gaming device 113 may be remote from the casino. In this manner, the gaming system 100 allows users to participate in gaming services and access other services described herein from remote and/or mobile locations relative to the gaming system 100 or relative to the casino. You may do so.

A computing device generally includes at least one processor 102 and memory 104 such as ROM, RAM, flash, or any computer-readable medium 106 such as a hard drive, flash drive, optical or magnetic disk. The memory 104 or computer readable medium 106 preferably contains data to be communicated back and forth between devices, display interface screens, etc., and software that, when run, implements one or more steps of the methods described herein. Store and include in this. The computing device may include IDs and passwords, personal authentication data such as physical biometric data, user continuity data such as behavioral biometric data, proficiency data such as player pattern data, and user name, identification, etc. One for retrieving and storing the various types of data described herein, including user profile data such as numbers, addresses, credit or debit card data, account balances, user preferences, device preferences, and the like. It may involve or have access to the above databases.

In one embodiment, system 100 includes a plurality of computing devices, such as remote computer 118, connected to at least one gaming device 113 via communications network 116, which generally communicate with each other and with each other. /or configured or otherwise arranged to be able to send and/or receive communications from each other. The term remote in this context simply means that the remote computer 118 and game device are separate from each other. Thus, these devices may be remote even though they are located in the same room. As such, gaming device 113 is preferably configured or otherwise arranged to be capable of sending and/or receiving communications to and/or from remote computer 118 . This may be accomplished using a communication element 124 such as a modem, Ethernet interface, transmitter/receiver, etc., wireless, wired, or a combination of these to enable communication with a similarly equipped remote computer 118. good. It is understood that each functionality described herein is not limited to any one implementation described herein, as it may be provided by remote computer 118, gaming device 113, or both. want to be

Gaming devices 113 may include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, PDAs, pocket PCs, personal computers, and any particular or A general purpose gaming device may be provided. As such, the gaming device 113 preferably includes a processor 122, a memory 123, a display 125, such as a CRT or LCD monitor, for displaying information and/or images associated with the services provided by the gaming system 100, and , a mouse, touch-sensitive pad, pointer, stylus, trackball, alphanumeric or other buttons, scroll wheel, touch-sensitive monitor, or the like, for user input of commands and/or information relating to gaming system services; At least one input device, such as a combination, is provided. A general-purpose gaming device 113, such as a PC or PDA, allows a user to use, for example, a browser or any other general-purpose application, or to access and provide the services described herein. , may access services provided by gaming system 100, such as remote computer 118, using specially designed special purpose software.

In at least one embodiment, gaming device 113 includes or is otherwise associated with at least one biometric sensor 120 . The biometric sensor 120 is used to directly determine from the user at least one item of biometric data associated with the user, such as a fingerprint reader, iris scanner, retinal scanner, blood vessel pattern reader, facial recognition camera, or the like. Any device. Biometric sensor 120 may be embodied in hardware, software, or a combination thereof. Biometric sensor 120 may also share resources with other components of gaming device 113, such as processor 122, memory 123, cameras, microphones, speakers, and the like. A single biometric sensor 120 may be used to read more than one type of biometric data. For example, a digital camera may be used to acquire an image of the user's eyes for iris scanning and an image of the user's face for facial recognition. In this example, a single image capture of the user's face may provide data for face recognition as well as data for iris or retina comparison. Biometric data is generally obtained using biometric sensor 120 and is used to at least identify the user as a gateway for authorizing the user's access to services provided using gaming device 113 and/or remote computer 118 . Used to verify identity. In this regard, the biometric data may be compared to previously acquired/stored physical biometric data, preferably authenticated as being associated with a particular authorized user, and these affirmative Access to the gaming system may be provided based on a physical match.

In addition to the physical biometrics described above, biometric sensors 120 also acquire behavioral biometric data, such as blood pressure, heart or pulse rate, body temperature data, speech patterns, handwriting, keystrokes, body movements, and the like. You may To determine if there has been a change in the user, or in the user's proficiency at any time after the user's identity, after initial verification such as physical biometric data, or ID and password Behavioral biometric data may be analyzed to establish whether there was no interruption. For example, a fingerprint reader may be used to identify the user, e.g., for a predetermined period of time, or when the gaming device 113 is disconnected, when the gaming device 113 is moved outside an approved gaming area, etc. , subsequent access to services provided by gaming system 100 may be provided until some predetermined event. If it is determined from the behavioral data collected subsequent to the personal authentication data that there may have been a change in the user of the device, the gaming system 100 may subsequently use the device to Biometric data may be monitored and the user may be prompted for physical biometric data or other personal authentication data. The user's heart rate or body temperature may be monitored following the initial identity verification to determine if there is any change in data flow, such as in continuous data readings, e.g. Sudden changes (either drops or rises) in heart rate or body temperature over a relatively short period of time, such as interruptions in data, such as invalid readings for one or more consecutive data readings, or combinations thereof, such as It may be due to changes in the user.

Collected behavioral biometric data may be analyzed for any recognizable patterns that may indicate changes in the user. historical data, such as data collected prior to, for example, the initial or immediately preceding identity data, or, for example, prior to the initial or immediately preceding identity data, for a particular individual or for a particular group of individuals; Based on the biometric data, the collected data may be analyzed without reference to previously collected data. For example, triggered by a heart rate reading that is either higher or lower than an average heart rate calculated based on historical data for an authorized user, system 100 may be prompted by a user ID, password, or physical This may be used as a trigger for instructing the authenticated user to input personal authentication data such as biometric data. A heart rate following an invalid reading in the data stream, which was either above or below a certain heart rate prior to an interruption in the data stream, likewise triggers the prompting of personal authentication data. good too. Likewise, the different peak heart rates aroused for a general or particular gaming system, such as when a user places a bet, wins or loses a bet, are similarly determined by the user's use of the services of system 100. This may be used as a trigger for instructing the input of personal authentication data so as to continue to do so. For example, biometric data may be acquired repeatedly to establish a data flow continuously, cyclically, periodically, such as every second, every minute, and the like.

Pattern recognition may be applied to user proficiency other than behavioral biometric data, including data indicative of a user's proficiency with the system and/or services provided by the system. For example, the system tracks the user's keystroke speed in general or for specific services such as games, and the user's keystroke speed after personal authentication is captured within a betting session after verification; Alternatively, it may be determined whether it differs from the data obtained prior to certification. Other proficiency data may be tracked to determine if there are changes in the user of system 100, such as the speed with which the user navigates through menus, incorrect selection of menus or menu items, and the like. Keystroke data or events such as winning or losing may be mapped as a measure to reduce false positives as a result of different keystroke velocities, which may be due to user tension. In any event, prompting for personal authentication data may likewise be triggered based on the proficiency data collected, based on the determination that there may have been a change in the user.

The gaming system 100 similarly tracks a user's play patterns and prompts the user for personal authentication data based on game commands or requests that deviate from or do not match the play patterns associated with that user. , may prove the user's proficiency. For example, if a user has a pattern of never betting more than $100 on any particular game, then if that user is over $500 or more than 5% of the highest bets, such as the highest When placing a substantial amount of bet over the bet, the system 100 may prompt the user for personal authentication data, such as physical biometric data. Similarly, the system 100 may track the user's reaction to winning or losing and prompt the user with personal authentication data on any deviation therefrom. For example, a user may establish a pattern of placing higher bets on each win and lower bets on each loss. System 100 compares previously acquired playing pattern data with current playing pattern data, and when making a determination from these that a betting pattern deviates for a particular authenticated user, that user may The user may be prompted for personal authentication data before continuing to be granted access to services provided by. Continuity may also be tracked using the authentication device described below.

System 100 may use behavioral biometrics, proficiency, play patterns, as well as any other type of data obtainable from the user over a sufficient period of time to collect the aforementioned comparative data sets. may track user continuity data. The amount of data in the comparison data set will generally vary based on the type of data and desired sample for comparison. Data necessary for comparison in determining whether there may have been a user change based on changes during continuous data reading, such as when there is an interruption in data flow The quantity generally includes two consecutive readings, i.e., the second reading after the first should have a substantial value, such as an increase or decrease of 5% or more. do. Similarly, when this comparison is based on historical data, the amount of data required for comparison is the first at the time that data is classified as historical data, e.g. Include at least two non-consecutive readings, a reading and a second, more recent reading that has a substantial increase or decrease from the first reading, such as after the then-current physical biometric identification. . It should be noted that in some instances, the larger the data set, the more accurate or less error-prone the prompt for additional data (false positives). For example, comparing the current read to 5 previous reads may result in fewer false positives in that mean values tend to reduce the effects of noise in the data set for comparison. . Alternatively or additionally, system 100 may filter noise from the data sets for comparison. The system 100 can, for example, read temperature below 90 degrees Fahrenheit and above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, heart rate below 40 beats per minute and above 180 beats per minute, etc. You may filter the unlikely data.

In one embodiment, system 100 may prompt the user for personal authentication data based at least on a configurable level of confidence associated with the comparison. The trust level may be set, for example, by a system administrator or user. The level of reliability is determined by adjusting variables that are factors in reliability or probability of false positives or false negatives, in some cases, such as differences between data that trigger input instructions for personal authentication data, for comparison. may be set in any manner, including the amount of data in the dataset used for comparison, the filters used to filter noise from the dataset for comparison, and the like.

In one embodiment, the system 100 tracks data that indicate false positives and uses this as a basis for adjusting variables associated with the dataset, dataset filters, differences between data that trigger input prompts, etc. and/or may be used as an algorithm used as a trigger for an input instruction for personal authentication data. False-positive data generally includes positive proof of a user's identity in response to prompts for personal authentication data after a single moment. Data indicative of false positives may also include data for which the amount of time between the prompt and the positive verification of the user's identity or positive verification of the user's identity is considered questionable and the user returning to the authenticated user. may include any other data indicating the attribution of changes in

The resulting false-positive data is input to a neural network that prompts the user for personal authentication data and adjusts variables associated with the dataset, dataset filters, algorithms, etc. accordingly. good too. Similarly, data indicating true positives may also be input to the neural network. Neural networks may be trained using supervised, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning techniques, or a combination thereof. With supervised techniques, the neural network is provided with a set of example pairs, such as data readings, which are indicated as false positives or true positives, and the neural network develops a meaningful mapping of the data. infer. Unsupervised techniques feed data to a neural network, which, based on statistical models, filtering, blind source separation, clustering, etc., maps from the data without the aid of false positive or true positive indications. derive With reinforcement learning, data is generally derived from the interaction of the system with the observations made by it. In addition to data that result in false positives, in some cases the size of the dataset is adjusted to achieve the desired reliability, such as an accuracy of 85% or greater, the values of the dataset filters, the input prompts and triggers. Any data described herein may be fed to the neural network to change the difference between multiple readings. Alternatively or additionally, data resulting in false positives may be input to a support vector machine, which uses supervised learning techniques to classify the data. Image-type data may also be pre-processed prior to introduction into a neural network or support vector machine to generate an abstract representation of the image that is of smaller dimensions than the image data. Preprocessing may be performed using statistical techniques, such as linear discriminant analysis.

The system 100 may detect various types of errors and may further classify the types of errors into one of several classifications, such as type I errors, type II errors, and the like. This classification may be derived based on the severity of the error or any other characteristic framework. For example, false identity verification by physical biometric data may be classified as a Type I error, with a higher weight than behavioral biometric data classified as a Type II error. The manner in which system 100 reacts to errors may be class dependent. In this regard, the system 100 may act favorably on certain classes of errors, and may react aggressively, favorably, etc. based on the error classification. For example, the system may block all accesses with type I errors, while continuing to provide access for type II errors until a tolerance is reached. For example, continued access may be provided until a certain number of Type II errors are registered, such as three or more Type II errors. In this regard, allowing rather than eliminating gameplay works advantageously in Type II errors compared to Type I errors. Classifications and thresholds may be configurable by an administrator or user. In addition, the user may be limited to configuring only stricter classifications and thresholds for certain errors. For example, the user may be restricted to adding only the default Type II errors to the class of Type I errors with more aggressive reactions than Type II errors. Similarly, the user settings for the threshold may be limited to only decreasing the threshold, eg, to two instead of three Type II errors before blocking access. All user settings may be stored in a user profile within one or more databases associated with gaming system 100 . Thresholds and/or classifications may be location specific. For example, certain types of error thresholds during periods within a hotel restaurant may relax accounting for users engaged in other activities, such as dining.

The gaming system 100 includes, for example, card games; slot machine type games; craps; other casino type games; table games such as poker, craps, roulette, blackjack, and baccarat; sports betting; horse racing, dog or car racing; hi-alai; may be provided to the user. The system 100 may be used for sporting events and athletic events, including football, basketball, baseball, golf, etc., as well as certain financial market movements, stock indices or mortgage-backed securities, political elections, entertainment industry awards, movie market research, weather, etc. Gameplay may be provided based on results from any type of event, such as a non-sporting event such as an event. These game offerings may or may not involve wagering, and may involve simulated wagering using points that may be traded for prizes. Gaming system 100 may also provide non-gaming services on gaming device 113, such as audio and video entertainment, news, messaging, telephony, IP telephony, and the like.

Gaming system 100 may be connected to any network, such as a local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), the Internet, telephone line network (POTS), cellular, wireless networks including WiFi and WiMax, or a combination of wired and/or wireless networks. may be implemented over a communication network 116 of the type Communication network 116 may be entirely independent of the Internet. System 100 may alternatively limit information sent over the Internet to that which poses little or no security risk or is encrypted.

As noted above, gaming system 100 may, in some embodiments, allow users to access services provided by the system from one or more of multiple remote locations. System 100 may also allow users to access the services of system 100 via device 113 during mobile or temporary stays. For example, gaming system 100 may allow a user to service anywhere within service area 148, such as near a hotel. The service area 148 may be further divided into a number of sub-areas 140, 146, for example a hotel casino to common occupied areas such as lobbies, pools and gyms. Service area 148 broadly includes any location within the communication capability of the system. Accordingly, service area 148 for services provided over the Internet includes any location that has access to the Internet. Similarly, coverage area 148 for services provided by wireless communication includes any location within the transmission range of a transmitter and/or the reception range of a receiver. Service area 148 may be artificially restricted by system providers and/or users within certain geographic boundaries. For example, a system provider may limit service areas within one or more states, cities, municipalities, hotels within a city or municipality, areas within hotels such as casino areas, or combinations thereof. Thus, system 100 may provide users with services within disjoint areas 140, as shown in FIG. Provide services in one or more cities, or in any one or more hotels within cities. User-defined location access restrictions may be stored in a user profile in a database associated with system 100 .

Accordingly, in one embodiment, the system 100 has a location identification feature, further details of which are described below. The location proof feature is used to allow or block users from accessing services provided by system 100 based on a particular location, such as gaming device 113 . For example, when it is determined that the location of the gaming device 113 is within a predetermined area 140, such as within the hotel area disclosed herein, the service may be enabled, or the device 113 may may be invalidated when moved to a location outside the The location proof feature may also be used to disable less than all services of gaming system 100 based on the location of device 113 . For example, the system 100 may restrict wagering-type games to areas where such games are legally permitted, such as hotel casinos, while restricting non- wagering-type services, such as messaging, to areas where such games are legally permitted. It may be valid regardless of the location of device 113 . Similarly, certain services may be enabled or disabled by the provider and/or the user based on the location of the device. For example, a user may be able to disable non-wage-type services such as messaging when in a wagering area such as a casino and/or during certain events such as when the user is playing a game. good. The above classification and threshold limits may allow the user to specify only the stricter service limits, thereby overriding certain limits imposed by the service provider. For example, a user may not be able to activate wagering-type games in areas where this type of game is disabled by the service provider. User-defined service limits may be stored in a user profile within a database associated with system 100 .

In one embodiment, the gaming system 100 serves at least two areas 140, 146, each area having a different level of supervision than the others. The level of supervision may be quantified based on any method that demonstrates effectiveness in determining whether an authenticated user is actually using the gaming system 100 or that the gaming system 100 is being used properly. . A level may be established based on the number of measurements implemented in this regard. For example, an area using facial recognition and person monitoring may be considered a higher level of surveillance than an area using only fingerprint scanning. Alternatively or additionally, certain measurements may be given higher weight, eg, based on the reliability of the measurements. For example, a fingerprint scan may be more reliable or accurate in authenticating a user's identity than an iris scan. The weighting of a particular measurement may be independent of its reliability and may simply be based on subjective beliefs in that measurement relative to other measurements, such as users or service providers. A monitoring level may have a designation that indicates overall effectiveness and/or reliability. For example, the levels of areas may be classified as A, B, C, . . . , Z; low, medium, high; Monitoring levels may similarly be differentiated using finer designations such as 1, 0.1, 0% to 100% in 0.01 increments.

In one embodiment, system 100 provides access based on monitoring levels of areas accessed by gaming system 100 , such as from the location of gaming device 113 . That is, supervision-based access may allow access to one or more services when there is a sufficient level of supervision, defined either by the system provider and/or the user. In this regard, surveillance-based access may be implemented in any one of a number of ways. The system may, for example, provide wagering-type gaming services only if the level of security associated with the access area meets a minimum level. For example, a user may use system 100 to restrict wagering-type games to areas not below Type I surveillance levels, such as casinos. Thus, wagering-type games are disabled in areas at or below the Type II surveillance level, such as hotel common areas such as pools, hotel lobbies, and non-common areas such as hotel rooms.

In one embodiment, the system 100 supplements the monitoring level with monitoring measurements available using the system 100 to achieve the desired monitoring level. Further to the previous example, the system 100 may increase the monitoring level of Type II areas to Type I for wagering-type games by prompting the user with personal authentication data, and/or , such areas with mixed areas, and a level of monitoring of Type II areas sufficient to classify the monitoring measurements of the device as Type I or higher, and collect user proficiency data with this indication. may Thus, the system 100 may require device biometric data in low surveillance areas, such as hotel courtyards, while allowing access to service in higher surveillance areas, such as casinos, without biometric data. Access may be granted to users. Observations based on access restrictions may be stored in user profiles within a database associated with system 100 .

As can be appreciated from this disclosure, system 100 uses different types of biometric data, such as physical biometric data, behavioral biometric data, proficiency data, play pattern data, etc., for personal authentication for each authenticated user. may hold a plurality of data of The system 100 preferably authenticates the user before allowing the user access to at least one of the services provided therewith. In this regard, the system requires the user to submit at least one item of personal authentication data, such as an ID and password combination, or any one of the items of physical biometric data described herein. may be requested. The system may also request from the user at least one additional item of personal authentication data for access to the system. In this regard, the system maintains at least one redundant item of proof data. A request for additional proof data may be implemented in some examples, but not all. For example, additional proof data may be required in certain areas of the hotel, such as surveillance or untrusted locations as described above. In these areas, the system 100 may first and The user may be instructed to input the second item. The monitoring level or reliability associated with each of the measurements may be added to achieve the desired monitoring level or reliability as described above.

Users can generally choose any aspect of the services provided by system 100 or any other customizable aspect of system 100, including classification and threshold settings, and access restrictions based on services, location, and monitoring. can be customized. In one example, customization generally allows a user to vary security levels based on the user's comfort level and/or where the service is accessed, such as higher than the minimum set by the service provider. To give permission. For example, if a user intends only to access a gaming system 100, such as gaming device 113, at a particular casino, the user may choose not to use that gaming device outside the premises of the particular casino, such as another casino. System 100 may be configured to request biometric data whenever available. This feature may be used to prevent situations where a thief steals the gaming device 113 and attempts to gain access to another casino. Services may be customized for each device 113 independently or for groups of devices.

System 100 may also be configured to encrypt data, such as physical biometric data, prior to communication from gaming device 113 to remote computer 118 over network 116 for authentication. In one embodiment, this may be accomplished using, for example, a one-way encryption algorithm that encrypts the personal identification data, in one example from the image data, having a length such as 100 or more. Generates an alphanumeric string. The string may then be communicated to remote computer 118 for authentication, which is compared to data in the user's profile. The remote computer 118 preferably does not store any personal authentication data in raw or unencrypted form. Rather, the remote computer stores encrypted strings for verification. Matching the stored string against the string communicated from the device for personal authentication therefore determines, within configurable tolerances, the user's access to one or more of the services provided by system 100. is valid. Gaming device 113 may also ensure that raw and/or encrypted personal authentication data is not permanently stored and/or when such data is successfully transmitted to remote computer 118 after verification. Or it may be periodically erased at any point when the data is no longer needed for immediate verification. Therefore, in this example, the game device 113 is required to acquire and/or encrypt the personal authentication data every time there is an input instruction for the data.

System 100 may similarly disable access to it using a hardware checking mechanism. That is, device 113 may include a reader 150 that obtains information from a corresponding authentication device 155 . The authentication device 155 may be a card with a magnetic strip such as a credit card, a key with an RFID transponder, a finite distance signal transmitter or other transponder, a smart card with a signal transmitter such as an RFID signal transmitter, a bracelet or wristband. , or any article for storing information, such as one containing a magnetically encoded signal, a substrate having a bar code or other optically readable identifier, or any combination thereof. . Reader 150 may be a magnetic strip reader, an RF or infrared receiver, an optical scanner, or the like.

Accordingly, gaming device 113 may be able to detect a signal from authentication device 155 and system 100 may enable system access based on the signal from authentication device 155 . Similarly, the receiving gaming device 113 may be conditioned on continued access in order to continue to detect signal detection from the authentication device 155 . The signal generated by authentication device 155 may additionally or alternatively include information stored on device 155, such as personal identification data, or any other data that may be used as a key to system access. good. In one embodiment, the authenticator 155 comprises a token derived from the authenticated user's biometric data, such as an alphanumeric string derived from the user's biometrics. The system 100 may then provide access based on a comparison of the alphanumeric characters derived from the biometric sensor readings to the string stored in the authentication device. Alternatively or additionally, the string stored in authenticator 155 may be used to authenticate the user without other personal authentication data. That is, the data of the authentication device may be given a higher weight and used as primary data for personal authentication.

It should be understood that all or some of the data described herein may be stored on the authentication device 155 and used as a basis for comparison with data obtained for personal authentication. be. For example, device 155 may contain physical biometric data, such as fingerprint data, which is compared with received fingerprint data for immediate personal authentication. The data used for comparison may similarly be restricted to be stored in areas only within the control of the user, such as areas other than authentication device 155 and/or gaming device 113 . Accordingly, verification may be performed locally between gaming device 113 and authenticator 155 without using the transfer of personal authentication data to remote computer 118 for this purpose. Alternatively or additionally, verification may occur between remote computer 118 and authenticator 155 .

The functionality disclosed herein may be provided using software residing on both the gaming communication device 113 and the remote computer 118 . The software provided by gaming communication device 113 is preferably operable to provide information corresponding to system services, including betting and non-betting types of games to users. This information may be associated with the service, for example, in one or more interface screens, windows and/or message boxes, menus, icons, buttons, selectable areas, hyperlinks, etc. with representations of selectable options associated with the service. Including, but not limited to, graphical and/or textual representations of objects. The gaming device software is similarly preferably operable to receive data from the remote computer 118 and data input by the user. The software on remote computer 118 preferably exchanges data with gaming device 118, accesses additional computers and data storage, provides back-end functions for the services described herein, and provides general control over the gaming system. can perform all functions, including

The data described herein for transfer to or use by the various devices of gaming system 100 may be in any format necessary or suitable for the services provided to the user. This information, in whole or in fragments thereof, may be transmitted according to any format, including digital or analog, text or audio, and according to any transmission technology, including wired or wireless technology. Wireless technology may include licensed or license-exempt technology. Some specific methods that may be used include Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), General Packet Radio System (GPRS), WiFi (802.11x) , WiMax (802.16x), Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), or cable modem technology. These are examples only and one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that other types of communication techniques are within the scope of the present invention. Additionally, it is understood that additional components may be used to communicate information between the user and the game server. Such additional components include physical communication lines, radio lines, antennas, switches, cables, transmitters, receivers, computers, routers, servers, fiber optic transmitters, repeaters, amplifiers, etc. Not limited.

In at least one embodiment, some or all of the data communications may occur over the Internet or without the involvement of the Internet. In some embodiments, part of the information may be transmitted over the Internet, while another part of this information is communicated over a more secure network. For example, an image file depicting a roulette table, such as a gif or jpg format file, may be communicated over the Internet, while game information, such as the spin result of the roulette wheel, is communicated within a parallel network, are grouped together in the game device 113 for display together in a single interface screen. In addition to security considerations, which of the multiple networks handles the split data may be based on the bandwidth of the network. Thus, larger image files may be sent to device 113 via the WiMax network, while smaller data files are sent via the cellular network.

Referring to FIG. 2, communication network 116 may be a cellular network 222 . Cellular network 222 includes a plurality of base stations 223 each having a corresponding coverage area 225 . Base stations may have overlapping coverage areas. Further, the service area may or may not be sectorized. In a mobile phone network, gaming device 113 is typically a mobile station 224, such as a mobile phone, that may be temporary within the network. Mobile station 224 communicates wirelessly with base station 223 via radio frequency signals. Base station 223 typically communicates with, for example, remote computer 118 via POTS, T1-T3, ISDN, or other landline. Each base station is preferably programmed to transmit and receive voice and/or transfer data to and from mobile stations. The gaming device 113 may connect to a remote computer 118 through a private branded mobile phone carrier. The mobile station 224 is preferably pre-programmed with the carrier's authentication software to establish a connection with the cellular network.

In one embodiment, the location proof feature for determining the location of the gaming device 113 does so in conjunction with the location of at least one base station of the cellular network. That is, system 100 determines the location of gaming device 113 based on the location of one or more base stations and the distance and/or direction (azimuth) of device 113 from at least one base station. The distance may be determined based on the strength of the transmitted signal received from gaming device 113 . That is, the transmitter of the gaming system device communicates with a fixed transmit power output. Attenuation of the transmitted signal is generally a function of the distance between the transmitter and receiver. Accordingly, the power of the signal received from device 113 may be measured by the base station and determined, for example, by calculation or by reference to a database or table that maps distance to signal strength. The direction may be determined based on the azimuth angle of the antenna receiving the signal from device 113 . Alternatively or additionally, as shown in FIG. 3, direction may be based on the distance of device 113 from multiple base stations 223, such as two or three, using techniques such as triangulation, multilateration, and the like. may be used to determine. Determining the location of gaming device 113 based on the power level of the signal received from the gaming device is not limited to cellular networks. Rather, the method is generally applicable to all types of wireless networks, including satellite, WiFi, GPS, LORAN, RFID, etc., and the location of the base station is known. The location of the device 113 may be derived based on the distance from.

Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment, the proof of location feature may be implemented using geo-fencing. That is, the location-based access disclosed herein is based on the coverage of base stations in a wireless communication network. For example, gaming system 100 may communicate with multiple gaming devices 354 , 355 , and 356 . Device 354 is shown located outside of gaming jurisdiction or area 358 . Devices 355 and 356 are both located inside game area 58 . However, only device 356 is located within a sub-area or geofence 357 defined by the perimeter of the coverage areas of multiple base stations 353 . Geofences may thus be used to enable access to device 356 but disable service to devices 354 and 355 . Some gaming devices, such as device 355 , may be within area 358 , and these devices should not be allowed access to gaming system 100 based on their location with respect to geofence 357 . The base station may be a cell phone base station, as described above, or a base station with a relatively short range, such as a WiFi or RFID transmitter/receiver located on hotel premises. Short-range base stations may be set up in a grid-like coverage area, eg, in the ceiling of a facility, with sufficient spacing to locate the equipment.

Proof of location may be implemented using multiple overlapping and non-overlapping geofences. For example, a geofence 361 may be defined to cover less than all base stations in a network, such as base station 360, which includes all base stations in a casino. Geofence 360 may be a subset of geofence 357 and may be exclusive of area 357, which may include all base stations within the hotel. In any case, location-based access to categories, thresholds, services, monitoring, etc. may be geofence specific. Geofences may also be combined with triangulation and/or location proofing techniques to determine the specific location of a device within the geofence. For example, the location of device 356 may be determined based on triangulation of three base stations 353 .

Alternatively or additionally, device 113 may comprise a Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) chip that determines the location of the device based on signals received from GPS satellites. The GPS chip may operate alone, and in this example, the GPS chip is a single computer that combines the functions of the GPS chip with the processor 122 and/or communication element 124, or other elements. Send to other components of the device, such as part of a chip.

The location certification feature may generally be implemented using an element, the location certification element, which may be any of these devices, such as gaming device 113, remote computer 118, base station or base stations. or a combination thereof. A location proof component, which may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof, generally determines the location of gaming device 113 .

In connection with either method of location determination, gaming system 100 may periodically update location determination information. This can be done, for example, during a game session at predetermined time intervals to ensure that movement of the game device 113 to an unauthenticated area is detected during the game session, rather than immediately after login or initial access. may be performed.

Referring to FIG. 4, a method according to at least one embodiment of the methods disclosed herein begins at 402 by initializing gaming device 113 . Initialization depends on the type of game device 113 . For example, initialization may simply power on the device 113, or it may execute a browser application or special purpose software. In one embodiment, initialization includes communicating an initialization message from device 113 to system 100 , such as remote computer 118 . An initialization message is generally interpreted by system 100 as an initial request for access. The initialization message may include therein information identifying the device and/or the user, eg, a unique device identification number, eg, for initial access determination. A unique device identification number may be a serial number, mobile phone number, IP address, or the like.

In one embodiment, system 100 displays 404 a first interface screen in response to initialization, such as in response to an initialization message. The first interface screen may be stored locally on device 113 and may be communicated to device 113 via network 116 for display. The nature of the first interface screen will change depending on the situation. For example, if device 113 is unable to establish a link with remote computer 118, the first interface screen may include a message indicating so. Alternatively, upon successfully establishing the requisite connection, the first interface screen displays at least a text box or the like for the user to enter an ID, password, or combination thereof for logging into the system 100. May contain one form factor. IDs and/or passwords may generally be used as a first level of personal authentication to provide users with certain customized services. Alternatively or additionally, the customized service may be device specific, and in this example the device identification number is used to distinguish a particular device 113 from all other devices in the system. may

If it is determined at 408 that the user is new and/or the device is not activated, then the user and system are each registered and activated for service at 140 . In one embodiment, the user, at 412, provides physical biometric data such as an ID and password, name, identification address, credit card number, fingerprint scan, iris scan, retinal scan, blood vessel pattern scan, and facial image. is registered by receiving the personal authentication data of Personal authentication data may be authenticated by third party providers, such as automotive departments, credit rating agencies, and the like. At 414, user preference information may also be received, such as preference information related to error classifications and thresholds, location access restrictions, service restrictions, monitoring restrictions, and the like. At 416 the personal authentication data may be encrypted and stored by remote computer 118 or authentication device 155 as described above, and at 417 device 113 may be activated for service. Once all requirements and/or desired information has been obtained, at 430 the appropriate service type interface screen is displayed.

Once it is determined at 408 that the user and/or device 113, respectively, is not new and has not been activated, system 100 determines the location of device 113 at 406, in one embodiment. The location of device 113 is determined in various ways, as described above. In one embodiment, the location of device 113 is determined based on the location of at least one base station with which device 113 wirelessly communicates. A base station may be a base station in a cellular network, a WiFi router, an RFID transponder, or the like. The location of device 113 may simply be confirmation that device 113 is in communication with at least one base station whose location is known. Thus, it can be determined from this that the device is within the area defined by the coverage of at least one base station. Additionally or alternatively, the location of device 113 may be determined further based on the distance and direction of device 113 from one or more base stations, such as based on signal power received from the device transmitter. Determining the location of the device may also be accomplished using GPS technology. In either example, the location of device 113 may be communicated and/or received by system 10 for use in providing services, as described herein. The location may be, for example, coordinates such as latitude and longitude, the base station that communicates with the device, e.g., in a hotel versus a base station in a casino, or in a geofenced area without bets versus a base station with bets. may be specified in terms of the classification of the base station with which it communicates.

In one embodiment, system 100 determines a monitoring level associated with the location of device 113 at 418 . This may be accomplished, for example, by referencing monitoring levels in a table containing monitoring level data mapped to locations within the service area of system 100 . Alternatively or additionally, the monitoring level may be calculated in real-time based on monitoring measurements of the location at that point in time.

In one embodiment, the system 100 may prompt the user for personal authentication data, such as physical biometric data, based on the location and/or monitoring level associated with the location of the device 113 . In this example, system 100 implements a monitoring scheme based on this. That is, the particular type and quality of personal authentication data required to access the services of system 100 is based on the location and/or level of supervision associated with the location. For example, in casino areas, system 100 may not require any physical biometric proof for access, while non-casino areas may require at least one item of physical biometric data. may require physical biometric proof with Similarly, identity verification in certain common areas outside the casino may also require a second redundant item of physical biometric data. In the surveillance-level context, areas with Type I surveillance may not require physical biometric certification, while areas with Type II surveillance require at least one Items may be requested, and areas with Type III surveillance may require at least one redundant item of physical biometric data. As noted above, system 100 may implement a scheme of proof to achieve a targeted level of oversight. That is, the system 100 may determine a monitoring level for the location of the device and may require personal authentication to the extent necessary to meet or exceed the target level. For example, at least one item of redundant proof data requires raising Type II to Target Type I. Similarly, at least two items of redundant proof data require Type III to be upgraded to Target Type I.

The personal authentication data may then be compared at 422 to previously stored data, such as remote computer 118 and/or authentication device 155 . At 424, if the identity verification fails, the system 100 may prompt the user for re-entry or additional data. If certification is passed, the system 100 determines at 426 whether there are location-based service restrictions, and at 428 determines applicable user preferences associated therewith. That is, the system 100 determines which of multiple available services the user is provided access to based on the location of the device and/or the level of supervision associated with the location. For example, system 100 may provide access to all services within the casino, such as wagering, entertainment, news, messaging, telephony, IP telephony, etc., when device 113 is within the casino. Similarly, access to all services other than wagering may be provided in all areas. In this regard, the system 100 blocks access to wagering services in certain areas, such as areas outside a casino.

After personal authentication, interface screens appropriate for certain services may be displayed for the user at device 113 . That is, the interface screens displayed to the user contain selectable options for accessing the enabled services. Services that are not activated are preferably blacked out. For example, the interface screens include menu items, icons, hyperlinks, selectable text and images, etc. for each enabled service that, when selected, display the associated interface screen. As noted above, system 100 may provide users with access to, for example, video versions of table games such as poker. In this example, the associated interface screens may include images for video poker, including playing card images, betting selections, and the like. The interface screens preferably include selections for entering other services and/or game and bet commands such as hit, stay, hold, draw, bet, bet up, bet down, double down, etc. Contains selectable elements for navigating through the service environment, such as access to possible elements.

In one embodiment, system 100 obtains data to determine if there has been a change in the user since the previous identity verification. As described above, changes in the user may be behavioral biometric data, such as blood pressure, heart or pulse rate, body temperature data, speech style, handwriting, keystrokes, body movements, keystroke rates, menu items or The speed of icon selection may be determined based on various types of data, such as player pattern data such as game commands, size and speed of betting commands, and other proficiency data. If it is determined at 434 that there may have been a change in the user from a previous identity verification, the system 100 may prompt the user for identity data at 436 and, based on error classification and thresholds, and repeat the personal authentication. System 100 preferably determines at 438 whether there is a change in the location of device 113 and adjusts/enables services accordingly.

Although the foregoing invention has been described in some detail for purposes of clarity and understanding, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that a reading of this disclosure may depart from the true scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. It will be appreciated that many variations in form and detail are possible.

(First Supplementary Note)
The method of first clause 1, wherein at least one processor determines that a device having a display and a biometric sensor is installed in a first area of a plurality of service areas; two processors performing services at said device located in said first area without prompting a user of said device of physical biometric data based on said device located in said first area; activating, wherein the service includes wagering-type games; and determining, by the at least one processor, that the device is located in a second area of a plurality of service areas. , the at least one processor prompting a user of the device for a first item of physical biometric data based on the device located in the second area; receiving said first item of physical biometric data; and said at least one processor is configured to process said first item of physical biometric data and another item of physical biometric data; activating the service on the device located in the second area based on the matching of the other item of physical biometric data associated with the user; obtained prior to receiving said first item of physical biometric data.
The method of the first appendix 2 is the method of the first appendix 1, wherein the first item of physical biometric data includes a fingerprint scan, an iris scan, a retina scan, a blood vessel pattern scan, and a facial image of the user. Contains at least one of the images.
The method of first statement 3 is the method of first statement 1 or 2, wherein said at least one processor determines that said device is located in a third area of a plurality of service areas. and the at least one processor disallowing access to the service based on the device located in the third area.
The method of the first appendix 4 is the method of any one of the first appendices 1 to 3, wherein after the at least one processor determines that the device is installed in the first area, the determining a first monitoring level associated with a first area; and requiring the at least one processor to prompt a user of the device for physical biometric data based on the first monitoring level. and determining that there is no
The method of the first appendix 5 is the method of the first appendix 4, wherein the at least one processor is installed in the second area after determining that the device is installed in the second area. determining an associated second monitoring level; and said at least one processor prompting a user of said device for said first item of physical biometric data based on said second monitoring level. and determining that it should.
The apparatus of first clause 6 comprises at least one processor and a computer readable recording medium storing instructions for causing said processor to execute, said instructions being transmitted to said processor from first clause 1 to 5. It is an instruction for executing the method according to any one of 5.

(Second Supplementary Note)
The method of second clause 1 comprises the steps of: a processor receiving at least one item of personal authentication data from a device; activating at least one service on the device based at least in part on matching with at least one other item of data, the at least one service including wagering-type games; receiving, by the processor, data acquired by sensors of the device while the at least one service is enabled, the data indicating body movements of a user of the device; and, subsequent to said data being received while said at least one service is enabled, said processor receiving data acquired by said sensor of said device, receiving data comprising data indicative of an invalid reading by the sensor and data comprising data indicative of body movement of a user of the device and data comprising data indicative of an invalid reading by the sensor; determining, based at least in part, whether there has been a change of user, and prompting a user of the device of personal authentication data if determining that there has been a change of user; method including.
The method of the second clause 2, subsequent to said at least one service being activated, said processor obtaining at least one item of user-changed data relating to a user of said device, said at least one item of user-variable data includes at least one of play pattern data, keystrokes, speech style, blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, and handwriting; determining that an item and at least one item of the previously obtained user-varied data do not match; and prompting a user of said device to enter personal authentication data based on determining that at least one item of .
The method of second statement 3, wherein the step of determining that the at least one item of user-varied data and the at least one item of user-variable data previously obtained does not match, wherein the processor comprises the user 3. The method of clause 2, comprising comparing the play pattern data obtained from and the previously obtained second play pattern data.
The method of clause 4, in response to the processor determining that the at least one item of user-varied data and the at least one item of user-variable data previously obtained do not match, determining a degree of mismatch between the at least one item of user-varying data and at least one item of the previously obtained user-varying data, and prompting a user of the device to enter personal authentication data. and the processor prompting a user based on a determined degree of mismatch between the at least one item of user-varied data and the at least one item of previously obtained user-varied data. , second appendix 2.
The method of second appendix 5 is characterized in that said personal authentication data is classified into at least a first class and said user change data is in at least a second class, said first class being an error and wherein the second class is associated with another category of severity of error.
The method of second clause 6, wherein the classification of errors is based on the degree of error relative to other errors.
The method of second note 7, wherein the step of prompting a user of said device for personal authentication data comprises: 5. The method of second clause 5, triggered based on registering an error.
The method of second statement 8, wherein the at least one class of errors and the threshold of errors for the second class are user-defined.
The method of second clause 9, wherein the step of prompting a user of said device for personal authentication data comprises: at least one of: determining a degree of inconsistency with one item; or registering a plurality of second class errors exceeding a set number of allowable second class errors. The method of second Supplement 5, based on
The method of second clause 10 comprises, following the step of prompting a user of said device of personal authentication data, said processor determining that a user change has occurred; blocking access to the at least one service on the device by using the device.
The method of second clause 11 is the step of said processor displaying an interface screen, said interface screen including graphical elements associated with said wagering-type game and a user's interaction during said wagering-type game. includes at least one selectable element for inputting at least one of game commands and wagering commands.
The apparatus of second clause 12 is an apparatus comprising at least one processor and a non-volatile computer-readable recording medium storing instructions, said instructions being stored in said at least one receiving at least one item of personal identification data from a device; and at least one item of personal identification data received and previously obtained personal identification data, to said at least one processor, when executed by a processor. activating at least one service on the device based at least in part on matching with at least one other item of the receiving data acquired by sensors of the device while at least one service is enabled, the data including data indicative of body movements of a user of the device; receiving data acquired by the sensor of the device subsequent to the data being received while at least one service is enabled, wherein the data is an invalid reading by the sensor; and receiving data including data indicating body movement of the user of the device and data including data indicating invalid readings by the sensor. determining whether there has been a change, and prompting a user of the device of personal authentication data if it is determined that there has been a change in the user.
13. The apparatus of second clause 12, wherein the computer-readable medium comprises flash memory.
The device of second clause 14, wherein said instructions, when executed by said at least one processor, cause said at least one processor to: obtaining at least one item of user-variable data about the user, wherein the at least one item of user-variable data is at least one of play pattern data, keystrokes, speaking style, blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, and handwriting. determining that at least one item of the user-varied data does not match at least one item of the previously obtained user-varied data; and prompting a user of the device to enter personal authentication data based on determining that the item does not match at least one item of the previously obtained user-variant data; wherein authentication data is classified into at least a first class and said user change data is in at least a second class, said first class being associated with one category of degree of error; , the second class is associated with another category of degree of error, and the step of prompting a user of the device for personal authentication data includes at least one item of the user-variable data and previously Determining a degree of discrepancy with at least one item of the obtained user variation data, or registering a plurality of second class errors exceeding a set number of allowable second class errors. 13. The apparatus of second clause 12, comprising:

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a memory storing biometric data associated with a user;
a biosensor;
a display;
at least one processor;
the at least one processor;
receiving personal authentication data, said personal authentication data including at least biomarkers of a current user detected via said biosensor;
activating at least one service based on detecting a match between the personal authentication data and the stored biometric data, the at least one service causing an interface screen associated with the at least one service to be displayed; including
after detecting the match and after enabling the at least one service;
periodically re-detecting the biomarkers of the current user using the biosensor;
Periodically comparing the redetected biomarkers to at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data to determine if the current user has changed. ,
based on detecting that the redetected biomarker does not match at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data, resulting in a suspected change of the current user. to output to the display a message prompting the current user to re-enter the personal authentication data;
configured as
Device. Activating the at least one service comprises an interface screen including graphical objects associated with wagering games and at least one element selectable for transmitting game commands and wagering commands during game play. including displaying
A device according to claim 1 . the re-detected biomarkers include indications of body movements by the current user;
A device according to claim 1 . the stored biometric data and the biometric data included in the personal authentication data further includes at least one of blood pressure, heart rate, pulse rate, body temperature, speech data, face scan, and iris scan;
A device according to claim 1 . the memory further stores behavioral data of the user, including at least one of handwriting characteristics, keystroke characteristics, and gameplay patterns associated with the at least one service;
Determining whether the current user has changed includes:
receiving at least one of the current user's handwriting sample, the current user's keystrokes, and gameplay actions associated with the at least one service;
at least one of the handwriting sample and stored characteristics of the written characters, the plurality of keystrokes and stored characteristics of the keystrokes, and the plurality of gameplay behaviors and stored patterns of gameplay. including comparing
A device according to claim 1 . the at least one processor;
after prompting the current user to re-enter the personal authentication data, receiving a re-entry of new personal authentication data including at least a new biomarker via the biosensor;
comparing the new personal authentication data with the stored biometric data;
terminating access by the current user to the at least one service based on detecting a mismatch between the new personal identification data and the stored biometric data; maintaining access to the at least one service by the current user based on detecting a match with biometric data;
is further configured as
A device according to claim 1 . the at least one processor;
generating a severity value between the redetected biomarker and at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data;
if the generated severity value is greater than a preset severity threshold, the current user is prompted to re-enter the personal authentication data;
A device according to claim 1 . storing biometric data associated with a user in memory;
receiving personal authentication data, said personal authentication data including at least a current user's biomarkers detected via a biosensor;
activating at least one service based on detecting a match between the personal authentication data and the stored biometric data, the at least one service causing an interface screen associated with the at least one service to be displayed; including
after detecting the match and after enabling the at least one service;
periodically re-detecting the biomarkers of the current user using the biosensor;
Periodically comparing the redetected biomarkers to at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data to determine if the current user has changed. ,
based on detecting that the redetected biomarker does not match at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data, resulting in a suspected change of the current user. to output to the display a message prompting the current user to re-enter the personal authentication data;
including
Method in electronics. Activating the at least one service comprises an interface screen including graphical objects associated with wagering games and at least one element selectable for transmitting game commands and wagering commands during game play. including displaying
9. The method of claim 8. the re-detected biomarkers include indications of body movements by the current user;
9. The method of claim 8. the stored biometric data and the biometric data included in the personal authentication data further includes at least one of blood pressure, heart rate, pulse rate, body temperature, speech data, face scan, and iris scan;
9. The method of claim 8. further comprising storing in the memory further behavioral data of the user, including at least one of handwriting characteristics, keystroke characteristics, and gameplay patterns associated with the at least one service;
Determining whether the current user has changed includes:
receiving at least one of the current user's handwriting sample, the current user's keystrokes, and gameplay actions associated with the at least one service;
at least one of the handwriting sample and stored characteristics of the written characters, the plurality of keystrokes and stored characteristics of the keystrokes, and the plurality of gameplay behaviors and stored patterns of gameplay. including comparing
9. The method of claim 8. after prompting the current user to re-enter the personal authentication data, receiving a re-entry of new personal authentication data including at least a new biomarker via the biosensor;
comparing the new personal authentication data with the stored biometric data;
terminating access by the current user to the at least one service based on detecting a mismatch between the new personal identification data and the stored biometric data; maintaining access to the at least one service by the current user based on detecting a match with biometric data;
further comprising
9. The method of claim 8. generating a severity value between the redetected biomarker and at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data;
if the generated severity value is greater than a preset severity threshold, the current user is prompted to re-enter the personal authentication data;
further comprising
9. The method of claim 8. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing program instructions, the program instructions being executable by at least one processor, an electronic device comprising:
storing biometric data associated with a user in memory;
receiving personal authentication data, said personal authentication data including at least a current user's biomarkers detected via a biosensor;
activating, via the at least one processor, at least one service based on detecting a match between the personal authentication data and the stored biometric data, the at least one service being activated by the at least one including displaying interface screens associated with the service;
after detecting the match and after enabling the at least one service;
periodically re-detecting the biomarkers of the current user using the biosensor;
Periodically comparing the redetected biomarkers to at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data to determine if the current user has changed. ,
based on detecting that the redetected biomarker does not match at least one of the biomarkers included in the stored biometric data and the personal authentication data, resulting in a suspected change of the current user. to output to the display a message prompting the current user to re-enter the personal authentication data;
to carry out
Non-Transitory Computer-Readable Medium. Activating the at least one service comprises an interface screen including graphical objects associated with wagering games and at least one element selectable for transmitting game commands and wagering commands during game play. including displaying
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15. the re-detected biomarkers include indications of body movements by the current user;
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15. the stored biometric data and the biometric data included in the personal authentication data further includes at least one of blood pressure, heart rate, pulse rate, body temperature, speech data, face scan, and iris scan;
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15. the memory further stores behavioral data of the user, including at least one of handwriting characteristics, keystroke characteristics, and gameplay patterns associated with the at least one service;
Determining whether the current user has changed includes:
receiving at least one of the current user's handwriting sample, the current user's keystrokes, and gameplay actions associated with the at least one service;
at least one of the handwriting sample and stored characteristics of the written characters, the plurality of keystrokes and stored characteristics of the keystrokes, and the plurality of gameplay behaviors and stored patterns of gameplay. including comparing
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15. The instructions, by the at least one processor,
after prompting the current user to re-enter the personal authentication data, receiving a re-entry of new personal authentication data including at least a new biomarker via the biosensor;
comparing the new personal authentication data with the stored biometric data;
terminating access by the current user to the at least one service based on detecting a mismatch between the new personal identification data and the stored biometric data; maintaining access to the at least one service by the current user based on detecting a match with biometric data;
It is also possible to
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15.

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