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Background downloading of gaming content to a gaming machine prior to a scheduled shutdown

US8721446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2005
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2028

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

Abstract

Software is download to a gaming device as a background operation while the gaming application runs in the foreground. An authorization operation may be completed before the download operation to prevent unauthorized installation of software. New games, software updates, and advertising content can be downloaded to the gaming machine in a background operation.

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