Verifying whether a device is communicating with a server

Details Verifying whether a device is communicating with a server Verifying whether a device is communicating with a server

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Hotaling, II, John M (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Access or authorization

C463S042000, C705S075000, C713S168000, C726S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07942741

ABSTRACT:
A server provides activities and/or services to a player through a device. In response to a request from the device, information known to a player is determined and sent to the device via the server. In this fashion, verification can be made that the device is communicating with the server.

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