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Gaming Device Security Mechanism

  • US 20100255902A1
  • Filed: 04/01/2009
  • Published: 10/07/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gaming device in a casino gaming network, comprising:

  • a gaming controller;

    memory;

    a first display;

    at least one interface for communicating with at least one other device in the gaming network;

    a gaming device housing including a door, said door movable between an open position and a closed position, said housing when said door is in said closed position defining an interior area housing one or more devices and said door in said open position permitting access to said interior area;

    a first security system disposed at the interior area, the first security system including a first processor, first memory, first portable power source, at least one interface including a first wireless communication interface, and at least one sensor including a first sensor;

    the gaming device being operable to control a wager-based game played at the gaming device;

    the first security system being operable to;

    monitor events and/or conditions at the gaming device for detection of at least one security-related event and/or condition;

    automatically update a current power mode of operation of the security system;

    record selected information associated with events and/or conditions detected at the gaming device;

    engage in wireless communication with a first remote system which is located external to the gaming device; and

    implement commands or instructions received from the first remote system.

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