System for configuration

a configuration system and system technology, applied in the field of configuration systems, can solve the problems of labor-intensive and costly, process is a time-consuming and costly process, and existing methods for software updates or downloads of egms are labor-intensive and costly

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-17
BALLY GAMING INC
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[0015] Methods of automatic downloading and configuration of EGMs are also disclosed. In one method, the network system provides a method of recognizing when an EGM needs data downloads or configuration, and the network coordinates these activities to avoid conflicts. For example, in one method, attempts to configure an EGM will be prevented until downloads for the

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Given the large number of machines and networked devices, this process is a time-consuming and costly process not only in terms of operating and/or maintenance costs, but also in terms of lost profits due to extended downtime for the EGMs.
Similarly, existing approaches for software updates or downloads for EGMs are labor-intensive and costly as the EGMs.
Furthermore, the software package update process may require that the EGM be disabled hours in advance to prevent any players from using the EGM when the technician is ready to perform software packag

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[0092] Example Networks

[0093] An embodiment of a network that may be used with the system is illustrated in FIG. 1. The example network consists of a top level vender distribution point 101 that contains all packages for all jurisdictions, one or more Jurisdiction distribution points 102A and 102B that contain regulator approved production signed packages used within that jurisdiction or sub-jurisdiction, one or more Software Management Points 103A and 103B to schedule and control the downloading of packages to the EGM and a one or more Software Distribution Points 104A and 104B that contain regulator approved production signed packages only used in the gaming establishment that it supports. The Software Distribution Points (SDPs) 104A and 104B can communicate with Systems Management Points (SMPs) 105A and 105B, respectively as well as directly to one or more EGMs 106A and 106B. The system allows for rapid and secure distribution of new games, configurations, and OS's from a central...

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[0103] In order to allow easier operability for a user or administrator, the system contemplates a system for naming individual options so that they can be uniquely identified. There may be a number of volume options that can be configured using the system. Calling each of these options “volume” would limit the ability of a user to distinguish the particular volume option that is desired to configure. To solve this issue, the system proposes a naming convention for configuration options so that plain English names can be used to enable easy understanding of an operator when implementing a configuration or configuration template. The example given is for one embodiment of the system and is not intended to be limiting. In the embodiment, the components are part of a configuration option object that may be provided to an EGM. Within the development environment, an Option can be viewed at any time as a C++ Object, or as a XML text buffer. The configuratio...

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A system for configuring an EGM from a remote terminal thereby providing improvements in operational efficiency when configuring EGMs. For example, operational efficiencies are possible by providing direct access to configure an EGM without the technician traveling to the physical machine, which may be miles away. For local EGM's, there will be efficiencies obtained by the number of EGM's configured per hour/per technician. For extremely remote EGM's, there are additional efficiencies by the reduction of travel and lodging expenses for the technician. Additionally, remote configuration of an EGM reduces security overhead.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 716,713 filed Sep. 12, 2005 and incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.COPYRIGHT NOTICE [0002] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Over the years, casinos have grown in size, grandeur, and amenities in order to attract gambling patrons. Additionally, casinos have attempted to provide gambling patrons with a wide variety of the new and exciting games. Given this demand, gaming machines and have grown in sophistication and features in order to captivate and maintain player interest. As...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F13/00
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3223G07F17/323G07F17/3225G07F17/3227
Inventor ARBOGAST, CHRISTOPHER P.GREEN, TRAVIS WILLIAMJONES, WILLIAM K.SHEPHERD, DALE M.CADIMA, RONALD A.BUCKEYNE, THOMAS E.GREEN, ANTHONY E.PATEL, PRAVINKUMARCROWDER, ROBERT W. JR.LARSEN, JOSHUA D.
Owner BALLY GAMING INC
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