Systems and Methods For Verifying Gaming Machine Cash Out Tokens
a gaming machine and token verification technology, applied in the field of systems and methods for verifying gaming machine cash out tokens, can solve the problems of other methods of perpetuating fraud on the cash out ticketing system, counterfeiting of cash out tickets, and unaddressed prior ar
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-08-21
AGS CORP
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The patent describes a method and system for verifying cash out tokens associated with gaming machines. The system includes a server and gaming machines with bar code readers and cash out tokens. The server receives an encoded data field and checksum field from the gaming machines and performs a checksum algorithm on the data field to produce a numerical result. The numerical result is then compared with the checksum field to extract a data set containing a monetary value associated with the cash out token. The player is then credited an equivalent amount of game credits or, alternatively, a pointer to a monetary value stored in a database. The system can also include change stations with displays for displaying the monetary value and dispensing the currency. The technical effect of the invention is to provide a reliable and secure method for verifying cash out tokens and ensuring the accuracy of game play.
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However, counterfeiting of cash out tickets and other methods of perpetuating fraud on the cash out ticketing system remain unaddressed by the prior art.
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[0020]The embodiments of the invention discussed herein are directed to a method for verifying the authenticity of a cash out ticket generated by gaming machine. The verification process utilizes a checksum operation when producing and validating the bar code generated on a ticket. At least a portion of the bar code may be used to determine the amount of currency or credits a player has at her disposal for use in a gaming machine, or to determine the location of such information stored in a database. The use of the checksum operation provides an additional means of security and allows the ticket to be a single source of verification rather than relying solely on a database entry associated with the generated ticket. In addition to gaming machines, this method of secure payment printing may also be used for other applications and industries where it is considered less expensive and / or more secure to return a printed, negotiable instrument rather than currency when the user wants to t...
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Systems and methods for verifying a cash out token associated with a gaming machine. The systems and methods include a gaming machine receiving a cash out token that contains an encoded data field and an encoded checksum field. A checksum algorithm is then performed on at least a portion of the encoded data field to produce a numerical result, which is then compared with the checksum field. Upon detecting a match between the produced numerical result and the checksum field, a data set is then extracted from the encoded data field, where a monetary value associated with the cash out token is determined. The player is then credited an equivalent amount of game credits to the validated value of the cash out token.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates generally to a system and method of providing secure payment transactions at a terminal, and more particularly, to a system and method of validating a printed ticket used as payment and pay out for play in a gaming machine.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Historically, gaming machines, such as slot machines, have been activated by the insertion of coins or paper currency into the gaming machine through a slot or optical reader and providing the player with credits corresponding to the value if the coins and / or currency. In relatively recent times, gaming machines include a bar code reader that can read and validate pre-printed free play coupons or cash out tokens (also referred to throughout this document as “tickets”), which include a machine-readable bar code. The gaming machine also includes a printer that prints and dispenses cash out tickets that include a bar code.[0003]Each individual gaming machine includes an interface to a ...
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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/3251G07F17/3248
Inventor SALTIEL, JACKGRIFFIN, MALVERN U.COOK, WILLIAM T.
Owner AGS CORP