Device for monitoring a validator

摘要

A device (1) monitors a validator (2) used by a terminal, this terminal taking the form of an Electronic Gaming Machine (EGM) (3) having a central control unit (CCU) (4). Device (1) includes a first interface (5) for connection to validator (2), and a second interface (6) for connection to CCU (4). Device (1) also includes a processor (7) for passing signals (not shown) between interface (5) and interface (6), and compiling information (not shown) in response to the passed signals. Device (1) further includes a port (8) for communicating the information to a server (9) external of EGM (3).