Gaming Establishment Device Funding With Meter Audit Reconciliation

The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising a payment gateway, external funding solution, and electronic funds transfer service that mediates between external bank accounts and gaming devices. This intermediary layer handles the complex integration requirements while presenting a simplified interface to both external funding sources and gaming devices, thereby maintaining transfer accuracy without requiring direct complex integration between all components.

The patent implements a comprehensive feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors and tracks fund transfers from external accounts to gaming devices. The electronic funds transfer audit function service receives real-time data about meter movements and fund transfers, enabling automated reconciliation and auditing without requiring traditional gaming establishment accounts or cashless ticket vouchers, thus maintaining audit capability while improving transaction speed.

The patent establishes preliminary action by implementing an audit function service that proactively collects, stores, and reconciles transaction data before and during the fund transfer process. The system pre-configures tracking mechanisms for meter movements and fund transfers, ensuring complete audit trail information is captured and maintained throughout the direct transfer process, eliminating the need for intermediate account records while preserving full audit capability.