Network diagnostics in a wagering game system
AssigneeWMS Gaming Inc.
InventorsJesse Garvey, Jason A. Smith, Timothy D. Wilson
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Abstract
This document discusses, among other things, systems and methods for network diagnostics in a wagering game system. A method comprises presenting a wagering game upon which monetary value can be wagered; and determining the state of a network connection between the wagering game system and a networked device, wherein determining the state comprises analyzing a message received from the networked device.
Claims24
An apparatus comprising:
- a wagering game unit operable to receive a wager in association with a wagering game;
- and
- a network diagnostics unit operable to determine a network state.
A method of operating a computerized wagering game system, comprising:
- presenting a wagering game upon which monetary value can be wagered;
- and
- determining a state of a network connection between the wagering game system and a networked device, wherein determining the state comprises analyzing a message received from the networked device.
A computerized wagering game system, comprising:
- a display;
- a network communication device;
- a user-input device;
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- a processor configured to operate in:
- a first mode of operation, wherein the first mode is configured to present a wagering game on the display;
- and
- a second mode of operation, wherein the second mode is configured to present a network diagnostic interface on the display.
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A machine-readable medium including instructions stored thereon that, when performed by a machine, cause the machine to:
- present a wagering game upon which monetary value can be wagered;
- and
- determine the state of a network connection between the wagering game system and a networked device, wherein determining the state comprises analyzing a message received from the networked device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.