Gaming software distribution network in a gaming system environment
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- a game server receiving a request, over a communication network, from a requestor for a license to use an approved gaming software program;
receiving an indication of payment for the license; and
downloading the approved gaming software program to the requestor in response to the indication of payment.
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a secure gaming system includes at least one gaming terminal and at least one gaming system server. The terminal(s) and server(s) communicate over a communication network. In one embodiment, a server forwards unapproved gaming software over the communication network to a lab, where the lab is configured to test compliance of the unapproved gaming software with a plurality of regulations. The server receives a notification of approval of the unapproved gaming software, where the notification of approval indicates compliance of the unapproved gaming software with the plurality of regulations. The server changes the status of the unapproved gaming software to form approved gaming software. When the server receives a request for a license to use the approved gaming software, along with an indication of payment for the license, the server downloads the approved gaming software to the requestor.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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a game server receiving a request, over a communication network, from a requestor for a license to use an approved gaming software program;
receiving an indication of payment for the license; and
downloading the approved gaming software program to the requestor in response to the indication of payment. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method comprising:
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receiving a notification of approval of unapproved gaming software, over a communication network, the notification of approval indicating compliance of the unapproved gaming software with a plurality of regulations; and
changing a status of the unapproved gaming software to form approved gaming software. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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receiving unapproved gaming software by a game server of a secure gaming system;
forwarding, using one of a plurality of secure communication links within a communication network, the unapproved gaming software to a jurisdiction lab of the secure gaming system, the jurisdiction lab configured to test compliance of the unapproved gaming software with a plurality of jurisdiction regulations and policies;
receiving a notification of approval of the unapproved gaming software from the jurisdiction lab, the notification of approval indicating compliance of the unapproved gaming software with the plurality of jurisdiction regulations and policies;
changing a status of the unapproved gaming software to form approved gaming software, the approved gaming software having an approval identifier;
receiving a request to purchase a license for the approved gaming software, the license entitling a holder of the license to use the approved gaming software; and
forwarding, using another of the plurality of secure communication links, the approved gaming software to a gaming device of the secure gaming system upon receipt of a payment for the license, the gaming device owned by the holder of the license. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A gaming system comprising:
a first server, that receives a request, over a communication network, from a requestor for a license to use an approved gaming software program, receives an indication of payment for the license, and downloads the approved gaming software program to the requestor in response to the indication of payment. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A computer-readable medium having program instructions stored thereon to perform a method, which when executed within an electronic device, result in:
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a game server receiving a request, over a communication network, from a requester for a license to use an approved gaming software program;
receiving an indication of payment for the license; and
downloading the approved gaming software program to the requestor in response to the indication of payment.
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18. A computer-readable medium having program instructions stored thereon to perform a method, which when executed within an electronic device, result in:
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receiving a notification of approval of unapproved gaming software, over a communication network, the notification of approval indicating compliance of the unapproved gaming software with a plurality of regulations; and
changing a status of the unapproved gaming software to form approved gaming software. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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