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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2022
Interactive Games Llc, New York, NY (US);
Kevin Burman, Hunters Hill, AU;
Dean P. Alderucci, Westport, CT (US);
INTERACTIVE GAMES LLC, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.