20240038019. DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES simplified abstract (Acres Technology)
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
John F. Acres of Las Vegas NV (US)
Mark Dailey of Las Vegas NV (US)
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240038019 titled 'DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM FOR MANAGING AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO ELECTRONIC GAMING MACHINES
Simplified Explanation
The present invention relates to distributed systems in casinos that consist of networked master and slave circuits connected to electronic gaming machines. These circuits receive digital information from the gaming machines and transmit commands to them. In case of a failure, a slave circuit can also function as the master circuit.
- The invention involves distributed systems in casinos with networked master and slave circuits.
- Each circuit is connected to multiple electronic gaming machines on the casino floor.
- The circuits receive digital information from the gaming machines through data ports.
- The circuits can transmit commands, such as TITO (Ticket In, Ticket Out) commands, to the gaming machines via the data ports.
- In case of a failure, a slave circuit can take over as the master circuit.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Improved communication and control between electronic gaming machines and the central system.
- Enhanced functionality and reliability of gaming machines in a casino environment.
- Streamlined management of gaming machines on the casino floor.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Ensures efficient and reliable communication between the central system and gaming machines.
- Reduces downtime and improves the overall performance of the gaming machines.
- Provides a failover mechanism to ensure uninterrupted operation in case of a master circuit failure.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased efficiency and accuracy in transmitting commands and information between the central system and gaming machines.
- Improved reliability and availability of gaming machines on the casino floor.
- Simplified management and maintenance of the distributed system in a casino environment.
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments of the present invention are directed to distributed systems that include networked master and slave circuits that are each connected to a plurality of electronic gaming machines on a casino floor. each circuit receives digital information from a data port on an electronic gaming machine to which it is connected and also transmits commands, such as tito commands, to the electronic gaming machine via the data port. a slave circuit can also function as the master circuit, e.g., when a master circuit fails.
