Self-Configuring Progressive Jackpot Controller for EGMs
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic gaming machines (EGMs) participating in progressive jackpot award systems are manually configured, leading to errors and potential operator cheating, and require significant time for configuration and verification.
Innovation Solution
A self-configuring progressive jackpot award system where a progressive controller automatically sends configuration data to EGMs, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring correct configuration, reducing the risk of errors and cheating.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration is used for EGMs in progressive jackpot systems, then operator control and flexibility are maintained, but configuration errors and potential cheating occur, and significant time is required for configuration and verification
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-configuration where EGMs automatically receive and apply progressive jackpot configuration parameters from the progressive controller without requiring manual operator intervention. The EGMs autonomously update their configuration based on data transmitted from the controller, eliminating manual setup while maintaining system reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements automated feedback mechanisms where the progressive controller continuously monitors and updates EGM configurations. Configuration status is tracked and verified automatically, with the system providing feedback loops that ensure correct parameter application and detect any misconfiguration issues without requiring manual verification.
2Reliability
If manual configuration is used for EGMs in progressive jackpot systems, then operator flexibility is maintained, but the risk of operator cheating and intentional misconfiguration increases
Solution Approach 1:
The progressive controller serves as an intermediary between operators and EGMs for configuration management. All configuration changes are routed through the controller, which acts as a controlled interface that prevents direct manual manipulation of EGM settings. This intermediary layer maintains integrity by centralizing configuration authority and eliminating opportunities for operator cheating.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical configuration processes with automated electronic data transmission and processing. Configuration parameters are transmitted automatically from the progressive controller to EGMs through electronic communication, eliminating the need for manual operator intervention and preventing intentional misconfiguration or cheating that could occur in manual systems.
3Productivity
If automated configuration is implemented, then configuration time and error risk are reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The progressive controller is designed as a multi-functional device that handles progressive jackpot management, configuration distribution, and EGM monitoring all through a single integrated system. This universal approach consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate systems into one unified controller, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining high productivity in configuration operations.
Data Source
AI summary
A self configuring progressive jackpot award system includes a plurality of electronic gaming machines (EGMs). The plurality of EGMs respectively include a plurality of EGM configuration options, and operate in accordance with the EGM configuration options. A subset of the plurality of EGM configuration options relates to participating in a progressive jackpot award game. A progressive controller is coupled to the plurality of EGMs and controls the operation of a progressive jackpot award game. The progressive controller includes a plurality of progressive jackpot award game configuration options. A subset of these progressive jackpot award game configuration options correspond to the subset of EGM configuration options related to participating in the progressive jackpot award game. The progressive controller automatically sends data representing this subset of progressive jackpot award game configuration options to the plurality of EGMs. The plurality of EGMs receives the progressive jackpot award game configuration option representative data from the progressive controller, stores the subset of EGM configuration options related to participating in the progressive jackpot award game represented by the data, and participates in the progressive jackpot award game in accordance with the EGM progressive jackpot award game configuration award game options.