US Patent No: 8,123,616

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Methods and apparatus for limiting access to games using biometric data

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Abstract

In a method of facilitating the playing of a game via a gaming apparatus, a wager may be received via a value input device. Biometric data associated with a game play selection of a game may be received, and whether to permit the game play selection may be determined based on the received biometric data. A video image relating to the game may be displayed on a display unit, and a value payout associated with an outcome of the game may be determined.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
IGTRENO, NV2339

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Griswold, Chauncey W Reno, NV 83 1825
Mattice, Harold E Gardnerville, NV 101 1001
Wells, William R Reno, NV 75 756
Wilder, Richard L Sparks, NV 69 551

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Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cites

Patent Info (Count) # Cites Year
 
BGC PARTNERS, INC. (1)
8,403,214 Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices 0 2010
 
CFPH, LLC (1)
8,397,985 Systems and methods for providing access to wireless gaming devices 0 2008
 
DAON HOLDINGS LIMITED (1)
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