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Customized player alerts

USPTO Application #: 20090264190
Title: Customized player alerts
Abstract: Some implementations of the invention allow a player to specify type(s) of wagering conditions about which the player would like to receive notification. The player may also be able to specify the mode of notification desired, e.g., text message, email, voice message, etc. Wager gaming notification parameters may, for example, comprise information regarding an occurrence of a wager gaming outcome. Some such wager gaming notification parameters may involve an occurrence (or a non-occurrence) of a wager gaming outcome within a specified time or a specified number of plays. Player notifications may include raw data, probability data, graphical data, navigation data and/or location data. (end of abstract)



Agent: Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP - Igt Attn: Igt - Oakland, CA, US
Inventors: Dwayne A. Davis, Michael M. Oberberger, Christiaan R. Champagne
USPTO Applicaton #: 20090264190 - Class: 463 26 (USPTO)

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090264190, Customized player alerts.

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  monitor keywords FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to wagering devices and methods.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Wager gaming has become a multi-billion dollar business. Casino owners and operators strive to make the gaming environment more attractive, more entertaining and more rewarding to casino patrons.

Jackpots are features of wager gaming that are known to heighten patron interest and excitement. When patrons know that a jackpot has become very large, their interest in the corresponding wagering game intensifies. However, existing displays in casinos may not provide such information to a wide enough audience. It would be desirable to provide improved methods, devices and systems.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a flow chart that outlines some implementations of the invention.

FIG. 2 is flow chart that outlines steps of receiving wager gaming notification parameters according to some implementations of the invention.

FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate graphical user interfaces (“GUIs”) that may be used to obtain user input regarding some features of the invention.

FIGS. 4A through 4E illustrate GUIs that may be used to obtain user input regarding additional features of the invention.

FIGS. 5A through 5D illustrate GUIs that may be used to obtain user input regarding other features of the invention.

FIG. 6 is flow chart that outlines steps of alternative implementations of the invention.

FIGS. 7A through 7C illustrate GUIs that may be used to provide player notifications according to some implementations of the invention.

FIG. 8 is a diagram of a mobile device that may be used to implement, at least in part, some features of the invention.

FIG. 9 depicts an example of a gaming establishment and related devices that may be used for some implementations of the invention.

FIG. 10 depicts an Arbiter that may be used to implement, at least in part, some features of the invention.

FIG. 11 is a diagram of a network device that may be configured according to some implementations of the invention.

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