FIELD: protected control of game process. SUBSTANCE: game process control system has protected data processing and memory device in the form of intelligence card together with unprotected input and display hardware connected to intelligence card. Intelligence card memory stores software controlling game process and also data related to gambler's winnings and losses. Input signals produced by gambler are processed in protected processor and all operations that may influence results of game are executed in protected processor; in this way system is protected against criminal exploitation even when it is used in unprotected location. So, proposed system enables playing in hotels and other unprotected locations, procedures of staking and distribution of winnings being protected. EFFECT: enhanced protection of system in unprotected locations. 9 cl, 6 dwg
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2001-07-20—Published
1996-11-21—Filed