Patent ID: 8711094
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: A63F,A63H,A63J,G06F,G09G

Abstract:
1. A portable handheld device for gaming or entertainment comprising dual transceivers for providing both short- and medium-range wireless communications with one or more wireless-compatible devices, said portable handheld device comprising: a body comprising an internal cavity configured to hold one or more internal power sources and associated circuitry configured to power and operate said portable handheld device; an input interface configured to receive one or more user inputs; a display screen configured to display information; non-volatile memory configured to store at least one unique identifier uniquely identifying said portable handheld device; a first radio frequency (RF) transceiver configured to provide medium-range two-way wireless communication with a medium-range wireless-compatible device over a first wireless communication range of at least 10 feet; and a second RF transceiver configured to provide short-range two-way wireless communication with a short-range wireless-compatible device over a second wireless communication range of less than 25 cm and wherein said short-range communication is facilitated at least in part through inductive coupling; wherein said second RF transceiver is further configured such that when a user selectively causes said second RF transceiver to come within a wireless communication range of a short-range wireless-compatible gaming or entertainment device, said second RF transceiver wirelessly transmits selected information to said short-range wireless-compatible gaming or entertainment device, including at least said at least one unique identifier.