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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2007
Brian L. Kuehling, Henderson, NV (US);
Michael F. Hollenbeck, North Las Vegas, NV (US);
Clyde Ruckle, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Brian L. Kuehling, Henderson, NV (US);
Michael F. Hollenbeck, North Las Vegas, NV (US);
Clyde Ruckle, Las Vegas, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A method and system for configuring a progressive system that insures enhanced operative control and security of the progressive system. The progressive controller provides one or more electronic security keys to access and verify modifications to the progressive configuration. The allocated number of gaming devices connected to the progressive system is authenticated by a dedicated electronic security key. Gaming devices in excess of the allocation are disabled from the progressive system. The electronic security keys are configured with an expiration parameter that requires gaming establishments to remain current with respect to progressive system agreements. The data on the progressive controller is established so it may be read by browser interface software. Progressive system configuration parameters are automatically acquired and authenticated by the progressive controller.