Method and apparatus for managing gaming machine code downloads
US7399229B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/323
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming machine is arranged with a gaming machine controller and a secondary “queuing” device, preferably a player tracking controller having a memory. A communication link is provided between the player tracking controller and gaming machine controller, and the player tracking controller and a player tracking network including a player tracking host or server. A game code server is connected to the player tracking network. In accordance with a method, gaming machine code or data, such as game or other control code, is transmitted from the game code server over the player tracking network to the player tracking controller. The code may be processed by the player tracking controller, including by storing it in the player tracking controller memory. The code may then be transmitted to the gaming machine controller for storage and execution.
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