Method and apparatus for authenticating and verifying communication on a network of gaming devices
US7727070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3288
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method to transmit commands across a gaming network is implemented with digitally signed messages. The command messages are generated upon a triggering event, such as the winning of a bonus. The messages are digitally signed by the transmitting node and transmitted to the subservient device. When the subservient device receives the message, it verifies the signature and executes the command. If the signature does not verify, the subservient device may raise an alarm.
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