TRUSTED INITIALIZATION FOR WAGERING GAME MACHINES
First Claim
1. A method for initializing a wagering game machine comprising:
- preparing components of the wagering game machine for booting;
receiving, over a secure network connection, an operating system image from a remote trusted server;
booting the wagering game machine using a portion of the operating system image;
receiving, over the secure network connection, program logic capable of authenticating content stored on the wagering game machine;
authenticating content stored on the wagering game machine; and
presenting, using the content, wagering games.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for trusted initialization of wagering game machines are described herein. In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, from a wagering game machine, a request for an operating system image that includes a first component for booting the wagering game machine. The method can also include transmitting the operating system image to the wagering game machine, wherein the operating system image also includes a second component for procuring software that authenticates content on the wagering game machine. Additionally, the method can include receiving a request for the software that authenticates content on the wagering game machine and transmitting the software that authenticates content on the wagering game machine.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for initializing a wagering game machine comprising:
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preparing components of the wagering game machine for booting; receiving, over a secure network connection, an operating system image from a remote trusted server; booting the wagering game machine using a portion of the operating system image; receiving, over the secure network connection, program logic capable of authenticating content stored on the wagering game machine; authenticating content stored on the wagering game machine; and presenting, using the content, wagering games. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method comprising:
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receiving, from a wagering game machine, a request for an operating system image that includes a first component for booting the wagering game machine; transmitting the operating system image to the wagering game machine, wherein the operating system image also includes a second component for procuring software that authenticates content on the wagering game machine; and receiving a request for the software that authenticates content on the wagering game machine; and transmitting the software that authenticates content on the wagering game machine. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A system comprising:
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a wagering game machine including, an initialization controller configured to procure an operating system image through a network and to boot-up the wagering game machine using the operating system image; and a wagering game unit configured to present wagering games after boot-up; and an initialization server including, a boot server configured to transmit the operating system image over the network, wherein the operating system image is configured to request, through the network, a verification controller for verifying authenticity of content stored on the wagering game machine. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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