System and Method for Employing Secure Non-Volatile Storage Devices in Gaming Machines

摘要

A write-protection system and method for use with a gaming machine. The system having a non-volatile data storage device, an interface device and an electrically conductive connector. The storage device having electronic data storage and a write-protection controller providing a write-protected state and a write-permitting state, the electronic data storage being blocked from receiving electronic write commands in the write-protected state and being able to receive write commands in the write-permitting state. The interface device electrically connecting the data storage device to a power supply and control circuitry of the gaming machine. The interface device connected to the electronic data storage through the controller and the connector.

主权项

1. A write-protection system for use with a gaming machine, comprising:
a non-volatile data storage device having electronic data storage operatively connected to a write-protection controller, the controller having a control element, associated circuitry and control logic stored on a computer-readable medium for activating a write-protected state and a write-permitting state, in the write-protected state electronic write commands being blocked from being received by the electronic data storage by the controller and in the write-permitting state electronic write commands being able to be received by the electronic data storage; an interface device electrically connecting the data storage device to a power supply and control circuitry of the gaming machine, the interface device connected to the electronic data storage through the controller, and an electrically conductive connector connecting the controller and the interface device, the connector carrying a voltage generated by the power supply.