Server based meter model softcount and audit processing for gaming machines
US7993202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5586
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for metering accounting activities on gaming machines are disclosed. Remote metering can be had for a gaming machine having a master gaming controller, an external cabinet housing a display device and one or more acceptors, dedicated meters, and communication paths between the master gaming controller and display device, and between meters and acceptors. Dedicated meters are located outside and remote from the external cabinet, and are adapted to track continuously at least one item of accounting information associated with the gaming machine. Such meters can be recognized by a gaming regulator as the official meters for the gaming machine, and can be located at a central location in close proximity to other dedicated meters associated with other gaming machines. Such meters can be individual discrete physical devices secured along dedicated communication lines, or can be electronic meters residing on a single server.
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