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DEVICE HEALTH MONITORING FOR GAMING MACHINES

  • US 20110195788A1
  • Filed: 11/10/2010
  • Published: 08/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method in a gaming device comprising:

  • receiving sensor information on at least a transaction by transaction basis from a value input device or a value output device including one or more sensors wherein the value input device or the value output device is communicatively coupled to a game controller on a gaming machine;

    based upon the sensor information from a plurality of transactions, identifying an error pattern indicating the value input device or the value output device is operating sub-optimally; and

    determining whether at least one correction related to the error pattern is available;

    when at least one correction is available, generating and sending a correction message to the value input device or the value output device, said correction message including commands, data or combinations thereof for implementing the correction on the value input device or the value output device;

    otherwise,generating and sending a maintenance message requesting maintenance operation to be performed on the value input device or the value output device.

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