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Gaming machine security interface module

US8142290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2009
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3241
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gaming machine includes an electronic gaming module which includes a game controller, and also includes a separate security interface module which monitors door switches and various devices. The security interface module has a separate unswitched power supply and also has a separate communication connection with a backend system so that it can continue to communicate with a backend system even when the electronic gaming module is powered down.

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