System and method for securely controlling operation and configuration of an electronic game having virtual refills
US8920231B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3295
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, system and program product for controlling the operation and configuration of an electronic game terminal. A passcode is generated for activating plays on the electronic game terminal. An operator is enabled to enter the passcode into a control component for the electronic game terminal. A maximum number of electronic games that can be played before the electronic game terminal is deactivated is set when the passcode is entered. The number of games remaining following each play of the electronic game is determined dynamically. A request is received from the operator to refill the game plays on the electronic game terminal. A new passcode is then generated wherein the new passcode can enable or disable at least one feature of the electronic game. The new passcode is provided to the operator to enter in order to enable additional plays on the electronic game terminal.
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