Methods and devices for downloading games of chance
US8388448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3232
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods, devices and systems for downloading gaming software. According to some implementations of the invention, gaming software is continuously transmitted on a plurality of channels, e.g., by one or more servers. In some such implementations, each channel is dedicated to software for a different wagering game. In other implementations, gaming software components are transmitted on a plurality of channels, with each channel dedicated to a particular gaming software component. Some implementations provide gaming software in response to a request from a gaming machine. Implementations over dedicated and/or public networks are provided. Preferred implementations of the invention allow gaming software to be downloaded to gaming machines in a secure manner that automatically ensures that licensing and regulatory requirements are satisfied. Some such implementations determine whether payment is required for gaming software and provide for automated payment, if so required.
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