Method and apparatus for securing gaming machine operating data
CA 2450201 C · Owner: International Game Technology · Inventors: Benbrahim, Jamal
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A method and apparatus for securing control or operating code or data of a gaming device (20) is disclosed. One embodiment of the method includes the steps of obtaining gaming device operational code encrypted in a symmetrical encryption process with a first private key providing the encrypted code to , the gaming device (20) decrypting the code using the first private key storing the decrypted code at the gaming device (20) and utilizing the , decrypted code to operate the gaming device (20). In one embodiment the , gaming device (20) includes a master gaming controller having an associated memory, a processor for executing code and a secure access module having the decryption key …
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- Filed June 11, 2002 and granted November 27, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 11, 2022.
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