DISTINGUISHING MULTIPLE PERIPHERALS IN WAGERING GAME
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving matching identification information from a plurality of universal serial bus peripherals communicatively coupled to a wagering game machine; and
associating each one of the universal serial bus peripherals having the matching identification information with a corresponding predetermined physical location, the physical location being uniquely specified in relation to the wagering game machine.
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Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to physically locate substantially similar or identical universal serial bus (USB) peripherals by receiving matching identification information from a plurality of USB peripherals coupled to a wagering game machine, and associating each one of the USB peripherals having the matching identification information with a corresponding predetermined physical location. Association may occur via automated reading of location indication devices, such as USB hubs having location-specific coupled to the USB peripherals. Other apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving matching identification information from a plurality of universal serial bus peripherals communicatively coupled to a wagering game machine; and associating each one of the universal serial bus peripherals having the matching identification information with a corresponding predetermined physical location, the physical location being uniquely specified in relation to the wagering game machine. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 23, 24)
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11. An apparatus, comprising:
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at least one processor; a memory to store at least a portion of a software program which, when executed by the at least one processor, is associated with presenting a wagering game upon which monetary value may be wagered; a plurality of universal serial bus peripherals to provide matching identification information as part of a power-up sequence initiated prior to presenting the wagering game; and at least one of a location indication device, a universal serial bus hub, or a user input device to provide information to enable associating each one of the universal serial bus peripherals having the matching identification information with a corresponding predetermined physical location, the physical location being uniquely specified in relation to the wagering game machine. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system, comprising:
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a wagering game machine having at least one processor, a memory to store at least a portion of a software program which, when executed by the at least one processor, is associated with presenting a wagering game upon which monetary value may be wagered, and a plurality of universal serial bus peripherals to provide matching identification information as part of a power-up sequence initiated prior to presenting the wagering game; at least one of a location indication device or a user input device to provide information to enable associating each one of the universal serial bus peripherals having the matching identification information with a corresponding predetermined physical location, the physical location being uniquely specified in relation to the wagering game machine; and a wagering game server to couple to the wagering game machine. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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