Method and apparatus for controlling a gaming operation
First Claim
1. A method of controlling a gaming operation in which a player bets on the outcome of a game, the method comprising:
- providing secure apparatus comprising secure processor means for controlling the gaming operation and associated secure memory means for storing data;
storing in the secure memory means software related to the control and operation of a game and data relating to gains or losses of the player of the game;
transmitting inputs signals to the secure processor means from input means operated by the player; and
transmitting output signals from the secure processor means to display means, wherein the result of the game and the allocation of gains and losses to the player are exclusively controlled by operations performed by the software and the data derived from the input signals, in the secure apparatus.
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Abstract
A system for controlling a gaming operation comprises a secure processing and memory apparatus in the form of a smart card, together with non-secure input and display means connectable to the smart card. The memory of the smart card stores software controlling the operation of the game and also data relating to gains or losses of the player. Input signals generated by the player are processed within the secure processor and all operations which can influence the outcome of the game are carried out within the secure processor so that the system is not susceptible to tampering, even when used in a non-secure environment. Thus, the system allows gaming to take place in hotel rooms and other non-secure locations, with secure betting and allocation of winnings.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of controlling a gaming operation in which a player bets on the outcome of a game, the method comprising:
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providing secure apparatus comprising secure processor means for controlling the gaming operation and associated secure memory means for storing data;
storing in the secure memory means software related to the control and operation of a game and data relating to gains or losses of the player of the game;
transmitting inputs signals to the secure processor means from input means operated by the player; and
transmitting output signals from the secure processor means to display means, wherein the result of the game and the allocation of gains and losses to the player are exclusively controlled by operations performed by the software and the data derived from the input signals, in the secure apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
reducing the credit value represented by the data by an amount corresponding to a bet may be the player.
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13. The method of claim 11, wherein the output signals represent a result of the game and are transmitted via the second processor means and the method further comprising after the step of transmitting input signals:
increasing or reducing the credit value according to the outcome of the game.
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14. The method of claim 13, wherein the increasing or reducing of the credit value are exclusively controlled within the secure apparatus.
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2. A system for controlling a gaming operation in which a player bets on the output of the game, the system comprising:
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secure apparatus comprising secure processor means for controlling the gaming operation with associated secure memory means for storing data;
input means selectively connectable to the secure processor means, the input means being connected to the secure processor means and operable by a player of a game to transmit input signals to the secure processor means during operation of the game;
display means connectable to the secure processor means for receiving output signals from the secure processor means representing a result of the game;
wherein the secure memory means stores software related to the control and operation of the game and data relating to gains or losses to the player, and wherein the result of the game and the allocation of gains or losses to the player are exclusively controlled by operations performed by the software and the data derived from the input signals, in the secure apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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- 9. Secure apparatus for use in a system for controlling a gaming operation in which a player bets on the outcome of a game, the secure apparatus comprising secure processor means with associated secure memory means, wherein the secure memory means stores software related to the control and operation of a game and data relating to gains or losses of the player, and wherein the result of the game and the allocation of gains or losses to the player are controlled by operations performed by the software and the data derived from the input signals, in the secure apparatus, the secure processor means being adapted for connection to input means operable by a player of a game to transmit input signals to the secure processor means, and further being adapted for connection to display means arranged to receive output signals from the secure processor means representing a result of the game.
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