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Method for downloading data to gaming devices

  • US 6,805,634 B1
  • Filed: 10/14/1998
  • Issued: 10/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for downloading data from a source to a first gaming device in a network of gaming devices, wherein said gaming devices are subject to governmental regulations, the method comprising:

  • transmitting first information from said first gaming device to said source, identifying at least a first hardware component of said first gaming device;

    verifying that said data is appropriate for said at least first hardware component of said first gaming device, wherein the first gaming device and a second gaming device in said network of gaming devices are configured differently;

    transmitting second information from said source to said first gaming device describing at least a first characteristic of said download and a request for an approval response verifying that the first gaming device is in a ready mode including determining if the first gaming machine has current credits granted;

    transmitting the approval response from said first gaming device to said source indicating that said first gaming device is configured to receive said download;

    transmitting said data from said source to said first gaming device;

    calculating a signature based at least partially on a random starting address and transmitting said signature to said source; and

    comparing said signature with a signature available to said source.

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