Directional wireless communication

摘要

A method for establishing communication between a portable electronic device and an electronic gaming machine within a gaming environment includes receiving wireless signal data transmitted from the portable electronic device, determining a wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine based on the wireless signal data, and based on a determination that the wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine has increased, exceeded a predetermined threshold level, and leveled off for an amount of time exceeding a time threshold after becoming stronger, initiating a wireless communication link between the electronic gaming machine and the portable electronic device.

主权项

1. A method for establishing communication between a portable electronic device and an electronic gaming machine within a gaming environment, the method comprising:
determining whether the electronic gaming machine is engaged in any active game play session; receiving wireless signal data transmitted from the portable electronic device; determining a wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine based on the wireless signal data; and based on (i) a determination that the electronic gaming machine is not engaged in any active game play session; and (ii) a determination that the wireless signal strength relative to the electronic gaming machine has increased, exceeded a predetermined threshold level, and leveled off for an amount of time exceeding a time threshold after becoming stronger, initiating a wireless communication link between the electronic gaming machine and the portable electronic device.