System and method for wireless gaming with location determination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9306952
APP PUB NO 20080102956A1
SERIAL NO

11553130

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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.

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INTERACTIVE GAMES LLC110 EAST 59TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alderucci, Dean P Westport, US 459 18169
Burman, Kevin Hunters Hill, AU 78 5888

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