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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2008
Mark E. Herrmann, Wellesley, MA (US);
Dow K. Hardy, Marlborough, MA (US);
John F. Acres, Corvallis, OR (US);
John E. Taylor, Jr., Vero Beach, FL (US);
Scott N. Weller, Windham, NH (US);
Francis Josef Lichtenberger, Winchester, MA (US);
Mark E. Herrmann, Wellesley, MA (US);
Dow K. Hardy, Marlborough, MA (US);
John F. Acres, Corvallis, OR (US);
John E. Taylor, Jr., Vero Beach, FL (US);
Scott N. Weller, Windham, NH (US);
Francis Josef Lichtenberger, Winchester, MA (US);
Scientific Games Holdings Limited, Ballymahon, Co. Longford, IE;
Abstract
A distributed computer system is provided for collecting player information. Further, a scoring system is provided that rates a player based on one or more elements of the collected information. Players may be rated with respect to a number of characteristics. Responsive to a determined rating or score, action may be taken by the distributed system with regard to the player. For instance, the player may be provided a complimentary offer, provided an award, and invitation to come to a gambling location, presented an advertisement, or other action may be performed involving the player. Further, the distributed computer system may permit a player to manage their frequent player accounts and receive complimentary offers based on a set of criteria specified by the player.