International Game Technology had eight patents in cybersecurity during Q1 2024. IGT filed patents for a gaming system compatible with patron-controlled portable electronic devices, providing non-fungible tokens to players, and enhancing player experience using image data to predict player actions and adjust casino actions accordingly. GlobalData’s report on International Game Technology gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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International Game Technology grant share with cybersecurity as a theme is 12% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Methods and apparatus for providing secure logon to a gaming machine using a mobile device (Patent ID: US20240087406A1)
The patent filed by International Game Technology Plc describes a gaming system that is compatible with portable electronic devices controlled by patrons, such as smartphones or tablet computers. The system includes an application that stores authentication information associated with a player, a network interface, a processor independent of a game controller of an electronic gaming machine, and a memory device that stores instructions for various functions. These functions include detecting the presence of a mobile device near the gaming machine, generating and transmitting a number to the mobile device for authentication, and performing player tracking functions in cooperation with a remote server.
The system allows for tracking player activity, such as amounts wagered and won at the gaming machine, and storing this information either at the remote server or on the mobile device itself. The authentication process involves matching generated numbers and transmitting data wirelessly between the mobile device and the gaming machine. Additionally, the system can automatically log in players based on the authentication process and increase the credit meter of the gaming machine with credits from the remote server. Overall, the system aims to enhance the gaming experience by integrating portable electronic devices into the gameplay and tracking processes efficiently.
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