Light & Wonder. has been granted a patent for a unified wallet manager (UWM) that securely manages multiple fund balances for players across various gaming systems. The UWM utilizes immutable ledgers and a rules engine to facilitate transactions and ensure responsible gaming practices through an API and integration hub. 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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Unified wallet manager for gaming systems' fund management
The granted patent US12073688B2 describes a standalone digital wallet manager designed to oversee multiple fund balances for players across various gaming systems. The system comprises processors, data storage devices, and an input interface, all operating through a web service. Key features include a request queue for asynchronous calls, a storage queue for managing player balances, and a ledger service that ensures the immutability of both queues, meaning entries can only be added sequentially without edits or deletions. Additionally, the wallet manager incorporates response queues, one of which is dedicated to responsible gaming, ensuring that player interactions are monitored and managed effectively.
The patent further details the functionality of the responsible gaming ledger queue, which is managed by a responsible gaming service. This queue tracks updates to responsible gaming profiles and includes responsible gaming counters that monitor player activity. If these counters reach a predetermined threshold, such as a win amount, the associated wallet is locked to promote responsible gaming practices. The counters can also be reset after a specified period, typically twenty-four hours. Furthermore, the responsible gaming service is equipped to verify player age by interfacing with external service providers, enhancing compliance and player protection within the gaming environment.
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