Encryption in a secure computerized gaming system
US7203841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/56
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an architecture and method for a gaming-specific platform that features secure storage (354) and verification (366) of game code and other data, provides the ability to securely exchange data with a computerized wagering gaming system, and does so in a manner that is straightforward and easy to manage. Some embodiments of the invention provide the ability to identify game program code as certified or approved, such as by the Nevada Gaming Regulations Commission or other regulatory agency. The invention provides these and other functions by use of encryption (216), including digital signatures (220) and hash functions (210) as well as other encryption methods.
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