EGM Configuration Synchronization via Server Comparison
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Solution Overview
Problem
In electronic gaming machines, inconsistencies between the actual configuration and the server-maintained configuration data can lead to operational difficulties, as local updates may not be synchronized with the server, causing incorrect information and potential operational issues.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for synchronizing EGM configuration information between the machines and the server, involving comparison of configuration data fields, generation of reports for discrepancies, and automatic or manual updates to ensure data accuracy, with critical data flagged for immediate attention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If EGM configuration is updated locally without server communication, then configuration flexibility and ability to change gaming application is improved, but server configuration data becomes outdated and operational difficulties occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where the EGM transmits its configuration information to the server after local updates. The server compares the transmitted configuration with its stored configuration data, identifies discrepancies, and generates reports. This feedback loop ensures the server maintains accurate configuration data while allowing local flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by having the EGM transmit configuration information to the server proactively after local updates occur. This preliminary transmission allows the server to update its configuration data before operational difficulties arise, preventing data inconsistency rather than reacting to it.
2Ease of operation
If server maintains detailed configuration data for all EGMs, then maintenance and reporting capabilities are improved, but data synchronization complexity and operational difficulties increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts only the necessary configuration information from the EGM that is relevant for server maintenance and reporting functions. By selectively transmitting and comparing specific configuration fields rather than all possible data, the system reduces synchronization complexity while maintaining the needed maintenance and reporting capabilities.
3Measurement precision
If EGM transmits configuration information frequently to server, then data accuracy is improved, but communication overhead and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of continuous transmission, the system uses periodic action where the EGM transmits configuration information to the server at scheduled intervals or after specific triggering events (such as completing a local update). This periodic transmission maintains data accuracy while minimizing unnecessary communication overhead and time consumption.
Data Source
AI summary
An illustrative method manages configuration information of electronic gaming machines (EGMs) and maintains server configuration information at a server that supports EGMs in a server-client relationship. The server configuration information contains stored information about the configuration of each EGM. EGM configuration information transmitted from the EMGs is received at the server. The server and EGM configuration information each contains corresponding fields with values representing information about predetermined factors. The values in the fields of the server configuration information are compared with the values in corresponding fields of the EGM configuration information. A report is generated based on the comparison.