Gaming terminal data repository and information distribution system
US6645077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5546
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disclosed gaming terminal data repository may be used to store game software components, game software component information and gaming transaction information for a plurality of gaming terminals owned by a plurality of gaming entities. The repository may store the game software component information and the gaming transaction information in a database partitioned according to the different gaming entities in a manner allowing a game software component configuration of a particular gaming machine to be easily analyzed and modified. Using various update triggers, game software components for gaming terminals connected to the gaming terminal data repository may be automatically updated. The gaming machines, configured or designed to receive game software components from the repository, may present game play using a combination of game software components residing on the gaming machine and the game software components received from the repository.
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