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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 13, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 16, 2009
Michael R. Bytnar, Naperville, IL (US);
Steven J. Lee, Naperville, IL (US);
Nevin J. Liber, Libertyville, IL (US);
Jason A. Smith, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Michael R. Bytnar, Naperville, IL (US);
Steven J. Lee, Naperville, IL (US);
Nevin J. Liber, Libertyville, IL (US);
Jason A. Smith, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
WMS Gaming, Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Abstract
A mesh communications wagering game system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include tracking any number of wireless mesh network devices in relation to a wagering boundary so that the system can manage wagering games. In some embodiments, the operation can include incentivizing players to encourage other players to participate in a mesh network, thus increasing the efficiency of the mesh network. In some embodiments, the operations can include coordinating the presentation of wagering game content between mesh enabled devices.