AVATAR AS SECURITY MEASURE FOR MOBILE DEVICE USE WITH ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINE

摘要

A gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, such as smart phones or tablet computers, is described. The gaming system is configured to establish a secure communication session between an electronic gaming machine and a portable electronic device. The system can confirm that a communication session is secure by displaying pre-selected content unique to the portable electronic device. The content can be continuously displayed on the EGM during the active communication session to indicate that the session is secure.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving, from a first portable electronic device including a touch screen and a processor, a communication request signal for a designated activity; receiving, from the first portable electronic device, displayable selected security content accessible through the portable electronic device, the displayable selected security content including real time information provided by the first portable electronic device, said displayable selected security content including a visually displayable representation; and causing a second electronic device to display the displayable selected security content to confirm to a person that a designated level of security exists between the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device in relation to the designated activity, wherein the designated activity occurs during a period of time during which the first portable electronic device and the second electronic device are in a substantially same proximity to each other.