Gaming System Rewards Server Communication Protocols
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current networked gaming systems face challenges in efficiently managing player rewards and bonuses, particularly in facilitating communication between gaming devices and servers, which hampers the implementation of advanced features and player tracking systems.
Innovation Solution
A network-based gaming system that includes a player interface console connected to a game server and a computerized management system, featuring a rewards system module and slot accounting system, allowing for bonus transfers and communication between gaming devices and servers using specific protocols, enabling efficient player reward management and bonus game implementation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication protocols are implemented for different server functions, then communication capability and system functionality are improved, but protocol complexity and system configuration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the communication system into separate functional modules, each handling specific server types (game servers, accounting servers, marketing servers) with dedicated protocols. This segmentation allows each protocol to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system versatility, resolving the contradiction between communication capability and protocol complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a protocol translation layer or intermediary component that enables communication between different protocol domains. This intermediary handles protocol conversion and coordination, allowing the system to support multiple communication protocols without requiring every component to understand all protocols, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining adaptability.
2Productivity
If player tracking and reward systems are automated through networked systems, then player reward management efficiency and gaming experience are improved, but system complexity and implementation cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal player tracking system that serves multiple functions including reward management, account tracking, marketing communications, and bonus distribution through a single integrated networked architecture. This multi-functional approach improves productivity by consolidating operations while managing complexity through standardized interfaces and protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated reward system operates with self-service capabilities where players are automatically tracked, identified, and awarded bonuses without manual intervention. The system autonomously manages player accounts, processes rewards, and handles communications, significantly improving efficiency while the modular design keeps implementation complexity manageable.
3Speed
If bonus transfers are automated between servers and gaming devices, then bonus game implementation speed and player engagement are improved, but communication reliability requirements and system vulnerability increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary validation and authentication mechanisms that verify player eligibility, bonus availability, and device readiness before initiating bonus transfers. This preliminary action ensures communication reliability by preventing invalid transactions and reducing error handling requirements, allowing fast automated transfers without compromising system robustness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor bonus transfer operations in real-time, tracking successful deliveries, detecting communication failures, and automatically implementing error correction or retry protocols. This feedback loop maintains high communication reliability while preserving fast transfer speeds through automated error management.
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AI summary
A system, method and apparatus for a gaming system is provided. The gaming system includes a rewards server and a separate gaming or slot accounting server. The system may further include a separate player tracking server. The system further includes one or more game machines. The game machines may include a base game, rewards tracking module, and a game management module. Further details will be apparent from the description, drawings and claims.