Method and system for localized authentication of gaming machine

Abstract

A generic, self-contained gaming device is transportable to various jurisdictions for use. The gaming device when associated with a terminal or gaming machine is configured and authenticated for use in the installed location to present one or more wagering games. The gaming device verifies associated components of the terminal or machine, and contacts a local authority, such as gaming regulator or licensed entity. The local authority provides authorization to operate. The gaming device is then activated to operate in a mode complying with local rules and regulations. In one embodiment, the gaming machine may generate location information and transmit that information to the authority. Authorization to operate may comprise an activation code causing the gaming device to operate in a particular mode, or executable code causing the gaming device to operate as required by governing rules and regulations where the gaming device is located.

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RELATED APPLICATION DATA [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 60 / 749,945, filed on Dec. 12, 2005, and is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 589,685, filed on Oct. 30, 2006, which application claims priority to U.S. application Ser. No. 60 / 732,043, filed on Oct. 31, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to gaming machines and, particularly, gaming machines configured to present wagering-type games. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] A variety of configurations of gaming machines configured to present wagering games are well known. For example, one early gaming machine was the mechanical slot machine. This machine accepted coins and had spinning reels. [0004] A variety of newer electronic and electro-mechanical gaming machines have been developed. For example, slot machines now often include mechanical reels which are controlled by electric motors, which motors are themselves controlled by a computing devic...

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Benefits of technology

[0012] The base of the cabinet preferably rests upon a platform, whereby the connected sides, back and door are supported by the base independent of the platform or other support surface, ensuring the integrity of the cabinet. The mechanical connection of the components ensures efficient grounding of the cabinet and associated cabinets from electrical shock.

[0016] The invention has numerous advantages. A particular advantage to the invention is that different gaming devices can be used with any universal presentation platform or terminal. In fact, gaming devices can be installed, removed, and switched / swapped to and from particular or different presentation platforms.

Problems solved by technology

There are numerous problems when considering the cost of manufacturing and developing these gaming machines.

Because the gaming machines are assembled into a particular configuration, they are large and thus are not well-suited to being transported.

Also, these particularly configured gaming machines are not suited for use in presenting other games.

If the popularity of the game wanes, however, the gaming machine is not well suited to presenting other games because the circuitry of the gaming machine is generally very specific to the original game.

Another problem with the current method of constructing and implementing gaming machines relates to the multitude of gaming or other regulations which pertain to these machines.

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