Method and apparatus for gaming device software configuration
US7886288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/552
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus for packaging, distributing, installing, deleting, or updating gaming software is disclosed. In one embodiment the method and apparatus of the invention identifies a plurality of files, which may exceed hundreds of files, to be distributed, installed, or provided as updates. The plurality of files are selected and processed into a reduced number of files, often a single file. The single file contains all of the plurality of files and is capable of being further processed to restore the plurality of files and the directory structure of the plurality of files.
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