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Remote gaming method allowing temporary inactivation without terminating playing session due to game inactivity
US9208641B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9208641-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313861264-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 13, 2012 |
| Publication date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
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A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. If the communications link is temporarily broken during a game, the mobile device will create the appearance that the game is continuous, such as by continuing to spin reels, until communications are reestablished. The reels will stop once the mobile device receives the final outcome from the gaming terminal. The player may pause the game to temporarily suspend the minimum game frequency rules. The mobile device may switch between gaming terminals. For 3D video, the original format is adjusted for the mobile device. The gaming terminal may be a gaming machine.
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What is claimed is: 1. A remote gaming method comprising: establishing a communications link between a mobile gaming device, operated by a player, and a stationary gaming terminal that carries out a gaming program, the gaming program including game inactivity rules requiring a maximum allowable time between games to prevent a remote gaming session from being terminated, each new game requiring a player to initiate it, wherein, during a remote gaming session, the stationary gaming…
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- What does patent US9208641B2 cover?
- A mobile gaming device may be a player's own personal tablet, smartphone, PDA, etc., with an application program installed via the internet for carrying out a remote gaming session. All gaming functions are carried out by a stationary gaming terminal communicating with the mobile device, such as by using WiFi. The mobile device operates as a user interface. If the communications link is tempora…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Spielo Int Canada Ulc, Igt Canada Solutions Ulc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification G07F17/3225. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Dec 08 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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