Light & Wonder. has been granted a patent for methods and systems that monitor features associated with patrons in gaming establishments. The technology involves detecting physical features and motions of players, generating biometric information, and anonymously identifying patrons to associate data with their accounts. GlobalData’s report on Light & Wonder gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Monitoring patron features in gaming establishments
The patent US12014597B2 outlines a method and system for identifying patrons in a gaming establishment using biometric data collected from multiple detection devices, such as cameras, located at various locations within the venue. The process begins with the detection of a physical feature associated with a patron as they move through different areas, which may include gaming and non-gaming locations like slot machines, table games, restaurants, and retail shops. A processor generates biometric information, specifically a facial image, from the detected feature and analyzes this data to anonymously identify the patron. This information is then associated with an anonymous account linked to the patron, and the account can be updated with personal information provided by the patron to create a known account.
The system is designed to enhance the gaming experience by allowing for the tracking of patron activity across different locations within the establishment. It employs machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of biometric analysis and can detect matches between the captured facial images and a database of stored images. The processor may be located either within or outside the gaming establishment, and it is capable of providing patrons with information related to their known accounts through linked devices. This innovative approach aims to streamline patron identification while maintaining anonymity until personal information is voluntarily provided.
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