Method and apparatus for controlling a gaming operation
CA 2238351 C · Owner: Shenker, Gavin · Inventors: Belamant, Serge Christian Pierre; Shenker, Gavin
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A system for controlling a game operation comprises a secure processing and memory apparatus (10) in the form of a smart card together with non-secure , input (26) and display (36) means connectable to the smart card. The memory (18, 20, 22) of the smart card (10) stores software controlling the operation of the game and also data relating to gains or losses of the player. Input signals generated by the player are processed within the secure processor (14) and all operations which can influence the outcome of the game are carried out within the secure processor (14) so that the system is not susceptible to tampering, even when used in a non-secure environment. Thus the system allows …
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- Filed November 21, 1996 and granted August 5, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 21, 2016.
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