QR Code Authorization for Offline Gaming Machines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for authorizing offline computing devices, such as gaming machines, are inefficient and prone to errors due to manual data entry requirements, especially in scenarios where direct online communication with a remote server is not possible, leading to non-compliance and delayed lease renewals.
Innovation Solution
A method using a computer to generate a coded signal, including a remote server's transmission address and device identification, which is received by a separate mobile device and used to communicate with the server for authorization, allowing the device to operate or alter its functionality, preferably using QR codes or near field communication signals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual data entry is used to authorize offline gaming machines, then the authorization process can be completed without online communication capability, but the process becomes time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual data entry (mechanical operation) with automated optical scanning using QR codes. The computer vision system automatically captures and processes machine identification information from visual codes, eliminating manual typing and reducing both time and errors in the authorization process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service authorization where the gaming machine itself provides its identification information through displayed QR codes. The machine can be authorized automatically by scanning its own code or codes from adjacent machines, without requiring operator intervention for data entry.
2Adaptability or versatility
If offline gaming machines are used in remote locations, then deployment flexibility is improved, but control and compliance monitoring becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where authorization status, lease information, and machine compliance data are captured through QR code scanning and transmitted to central servers. This creates a feedback loop that maintains control and monitoring capability even for offline machines in remote locations, ensuring compliance without restricting deployment flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses QR codes as intermediaries to bridge offline machines and online control systems. The codes encode machine identification and authorization data that can be scanned and transmitted when connectivity is available, maintaining control over distributed machines without requiring continuous online connection.
3Reliability
If lease renewal procedures are manual, then offline machines can be reauthorized, but the process is inefficient and subject to non-compliance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual lease renewal procedures with automated optical scanning and digital processing. QR codes contain encoded lease information that is automatically captured and processed by computer vision systems, eliminating manual data entry and significantly improving both efficiency and compliance reliability in lease renewal operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary encoding of lease and authorization information into QR codes before the renewal process. This preliminary action stores all necessary data in machine-readable format, enabling rapid and accurate renewal processing without manual intervention, thereby improving both efficiency and compliance.
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AI summary
A method and system for controlling a computer machine such as a casino game machine includes a remote activation arrangement that does not require the computer machine to complete an online communication or series of communications. The method and system utilize a QR type code associated with each computer machine to simplify the communication of necessary information to an online website supported by a computer server. A separate mobile device of an operator or user scans a QR type code of the machine and uses the QR type code to simplify the communication and registration with the server. An authorization code is transmitted back to the mobile device and manually entered in the machine allowing the machine to function in its intended manner.