Telemetry System for Gaming Device Audit and Immobilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic gaming and auditing systems face issues with data collection and synchronization when parts of the network or central database are offline, require additional infrastructure, are vulnerable to network intrusions, and lack features for immobilizing gaming machines.

Innovation Solution

A telemetry system with modular hardware and software configuration that uses a single power source for multiple devices, allows data storage and synchronization, includes secure data transfer protocols, and enables remote immobilization of gaming machines.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single power source is used to power multiple devices in the network, then infrastructure complexity is reduced and cost is lowered, but reliability may be compromised if the single power source fails

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinfrastructure complexityVSAvoidsystem reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (power delivery, data communication, device control) into a single integrated infrastructure using Power over Ethernet (POE) technology. This merging reduces the number of separate components needed while maintaining system reliability through intelligent power management and redundancy protocols at the network layer.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The POE network infrastructure serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it provides electrical power, transmits data, enables device control, and supports remote monitoring. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate power sources and communication channels, simplifying the overall system architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If data is stored locally in electronic memory of each module, then data availability is maintained when network is unavailable, but data synchronization delays occur when network connectivity is restored

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata availabilityVSAvoidsynchronization delay

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary data storage actions by caching transaction data locally in the electronic memory of each auditing module before network transmission is required. This ensures data is captured and preserved immediately, preventing any loss during network outages, with synchronization occurring automatically when connectivity is restored.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If Ethernet protocol is used for network communication, then ease of operation and compatibility are improved, but vulnerability to hackers and network intrusions increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork compatibilityVSAvoidnetwork security vulnerability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a dedicated POE network gateway as an intermediary layer between the auditing modules and the external network. This gateway implements security protocols, filters traffic, and manages authentication, thereby maintaining the ease of Ethernet operation while protecting against network intrusions and hacking attempts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Ease of manufacture

If standard electronic platforms are used for auditing devices, then ease of manufacture is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional infrastructure requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice manufacturingVSAvoidinfrastructure requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the power supply infrastructure into the existing network communication infrastructure by implementing POE capability in standard network switches and cables. This eliminates the need for separate power sources and power management hardware, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining ease of manufacture using conventional electronic platforms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20220335399A1Telemetry system to audit transfers on electronic apparatus or devices for payment

Publication Date: 2022.10.20 EZURA LLC

AI summary

The instant invention is related to a telemetry system with devices designed for the specific purpose of auditing transactions within a network. The network infrastructure is specifically configured to provide power to all the connected devices from a single power source. The electronic memory within each module of the system is able to store data locally to prevent data loss if the network is not available for data transfer. Furthermore, a gateway is provided to allow communication to a central database or to store data if a remote network is not available. The system may include a web portal hosted by a dedicated server designed for providing stability and a specific user interface showing only the relevant acquired data to specific users.