METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURED TRANSACTION LOGGING
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1. A method for secured transaction logging in a gaming machine operable to play a game of chance, the method comprising:
- providing a transaction log file containing one or more log entries, the transaction log file stored in a memory;
responsive to an instruction indicating a print job regarding the printing of an item by a printer associated with the gaming machine, generating a log entry regarding the print job;
storing the log entry as an element of the transaction log file in the memory; and
responsive to receiving an access request message over a secure communications path;
retrieving the transaction log file from the memory, anduploading the transaction log file to a host device via a routing device configured for communication with the printer and the host device, the host device capable of storing the transaction log file for verification.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for secured transaction logging are disclosed. A transaction log file containing information on print jobs such as voucher and coupon printing may be created and securely stored in a printer and/or routing device, printed by the printer and/or securely uploaded to a host system for verification and further processing.
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1. A method for secured transaction logging in a gaming machine operable to play a game of chance, the method comprising:
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providing a transaction log file containing one or more log entries, the transaction log file stored in a memory; responsive to an instruction indicating a print job regarding the printing of an item by a printer associated with the gaming machine, generating a log entry regarding the print job; storing the log entry as an element of the transaction log file in the memory; and responsive to receiving an access request message over a secure communications path; retrieving the transaction log file from the memory, and uploading the transaction log file to a host device via a routing device configured for communication with the printer and the host device, the host device capable of storing the transaction log file for verification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A gaming machine providing for secured transaction logging, the gaming machine operable to play a game of chance, the gaming machine comprising:
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a value input device capable of receiving value; a player input device operable to place a wager on the game of chance; a value output device capable of outputting value associated with play of the game of chance; a memory configured for storing a transaction log file containing one or more log entries; a printer; and a controller configured to; receive a print job instruction indicating a print job regarding the printing of an item by the printer, responsive to the print job instruction, generate a log entry regarding the print job, store the log entry as an element of the transaction log file in the memory, and responsive to receiving an access request message over a secure communications path; retrieve the transaction log file from the memory, and upload the transaction log file to a host device via a routing device configured for communication with the printer and the host device, the host device capable of storing the transaction log file for verification. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A system for secured transaction logging comprising:
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a host device; a data processing device capable of outputting an access request message; and a plurality of gaming machines operable to play games of chance, each gaming machine comprising; a value input device capable of receiving value, a player input device operable to place a wager on the game of chance, a value output device capable of outputting value associated with play of the game of chance, a memory configured for storing a transaction log file containing one or more log entries, a printer, and a controller configured to; receive a print job instruction indicating a print job regarding the printing of an item by the printer, responsive to the print job instruction, generate a log entry regarding the print job, store the log entry as an element of the transaction log file in the memory, and responsive to receiving the access request message from the data processing device over a secure communications path; retrieve the transaction log file from the memory, and upload the transaction log file to the host device via a routing device configured for communication with the printer and the host device, the host device capable of storing the transaction log file for verification. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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