COMMUNICATION METHODS FOR NETWORKED GAMING SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. An apparatus, comprising:
- an interface system comprising at least one network interface;
a logic system comprising at least one logic device, the logic system configured to do the following;
generate a first random number;
provide the first random number to a device via the interface system;
generate a second random number;
provide the second random number to a device via the interface system;
receive a response from the device via the interface system;
ascertain whether the response comprises a result of a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first random number and the second random number; and
determine whether to provide wager gaming services to the device depending, at least in part, on whether the response comprises the result of the predetermined mathematical operation.
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Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for secure identification and authentication of computing hardware connected to wired or wireless networks, including but not limited to thin clients in server-based systems, mobile gaming devices, etc. Some implementations involve a frequent exchange of information between networked devices. In some implementations the exchange may be so frequent as to be effectively a constant exchange of information, though there may be small time intervals during which no such information is exchanged. Some preferred methods are effective against both external attacks and those benefiting from assistance or information provided by those with administrative access.
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39 Claims
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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an interface system comprising at least one network interface; a logic system comprising at least one logic device, the logic system configured to do the following; generate a first random number; provide the first random number to a device via the interface system; generate a second random number; provide the second random number to a device via the interface system; receive a response from the device via the interface system; ascertain whether the response comprises a result of a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first random number and the second random number; and determine whether to provide wager gaming services to the device depending, at least in part, on whether the response comprises the result of the predetermined mathematical operation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method, comprising:
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generating a first random number; providing the first random number to a device; generating a second random number; providing the second random number to a device; receiving a response from the device; ascertaining whether the response comprises a result of a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first random number and the second random number; and determining whether to provide wager gaming services to the device depending, at least in part, on whether the response comprises the result of the predetermined mathematical operation. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system, comprising:
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means for generating a first random number and a second random number; means for providing the first random number and the second random number to a device; means for receiving a response from the device; and means for ascertaining whether the response comprises a result of a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first random number and the second random number and for determining whether to provide wager gaming services to the device depending, at least in part, on whether the response comprises the result of the predetermined mathematical operation. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. An apparatus, comprising:
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a network interface; a display device; and a logic system comprising a logic device and an associated memory, wherein the logic device is configured to do the following; receive, via the network interface, a first number; store the first number in the memory; receive, via the network interface, a second number; perform a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first number and the second number to produce a first result; transmit the first result to a device via the network interface; and control the display device to display wager gaming images according to instructions received via the network interface. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A method, comprising:
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receiving, at a first device, a first number at a first time; storing the first number; receiving, at the first device, a second number at a second time; performing a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first number and the second number to produce a first result; transmitting the first result to a second device; and controlling the first device to make a presentation of wager games, at least in part according to instructions received from the second device. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. An apparatus, comprising:
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means for receiving a first number and a second number; means for performing a predetermined mathematical operation involving the first number and the second number to produce a first result; means for transmitting the first result to a device; and means for controlling a presentation of wager games, at least in part according to instructions received from the device. - View Dependent Claims (39)
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