| 摘要 |
<p>A gaming machine includes at least one security data collection device. In one embodiment, the security data collection device includes at least one camera and/or microphone mounted to the gaming machine and adapted to collect image or audio information regarding events associated with or adjacent to the gaming machine, such as the image of a player. In another embodiment, at least one camera is located in the interior of the gaming machine for generating image information regarding events associated with the interior of the gaming machine. The security data collection devices are associated with a controller adapted to control the devices and an information storage device for storing the collected information. In one embodiment, the controller is a main gaming machine controller, and in others a controller associated with a peripheral device such as a player tracking device. Security data or information maybe continuously stored and overwritten in loop fashion at a memory or storage device at the machine or a remote location. In one embodiment, upon the occurrence of one or more predetermined events, the security data or information is permanently stored. In one, embodiment, the data or information is transmitted over an analog audio and/or video link or a digital data link to a remote station for display, playback and/or storage.</p> |
