Dynamic Game Management of Video Lottery Terminals and a Method and System for Providing Thereof

Abstract

A system and method for remotely controlling a wagering gable terminal are provided. The system may include an input device configured to receive a user input indicative of a user selection of a game terminal setting and a trigger condition. The system may also include a processor in communication with the input device, the processor configured to produce a terminal command signal based on the user selection received by the input device, and responsive to an occurrence of the trigger condition, to cause the terminal command signal to be transmitted to the terminal. The system may include a display in communication with the processor, the display configured to display a graphical user interface showing a schedule for terminal setting changes which is based at least in part on the user selection received by the input device.

1 . A system for remotely controlling a wagering game terminal, comprising:
 an input device configured to receive a user input indicative of a user selection of a game terminal setting and a trigger condition;   a processor in communication with the input device, the processor configured to produce a terminal command signal based on the user selection received by the input device, and responsive to an occurrence of the trigger condition, to cause the terminal command signal to be transmitted to the terminal; and   a display in communication with the processor, the display configured to display a graphical user interface showing a schedule for terminal setting changes which is based at least in part on the user selection received by the input device.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to receive a terminal status of the terminal, and the display is further configured to display the terminal status to the user. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the terminal status includes peripheral notifications of the terminal. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the trigger condition is a start time. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the trigger condition is an event occurrence. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the event is a status change of the terminal. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the game terminal setting includes a pay table selection, a wagering game theme selection, and a denomination selection for use at the terminal. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the game terminal setting includes a desired music volume and a music selection of the terminal. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the terminal command signal is transmitted responsive to transmitting the terminal command signal to a supervisor for review, and receiving an authorization from the supervisor. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to request an authorization from a supervisor prior to transmitting the terminal command signal, wherein the supervisor is not the user. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to download components to the game terminal, when the terminal command signal switches the terminal to a setting for which the terminal is missing components. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising: a plurality of terminals. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of terminals includes at least one subset of terminals, and each terminal of the subset switches its setting responsive to receiving the terminal command signal. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to, responsive to a user request, calculate a theoretical hold value and an actual hold value for the terminal over a specified time period. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the input device and display are part of a mobile wireless device. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 15 , wherein the mobile wireless device is in communication with the processor via a wireless network. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the schedule is depicted as a multi-dimensional graphical representation with an axis representing time and another axis representing terminal settings. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the graphical user interface includes a representation of a timeline, and the user inputs a begin time by selecting a time on the representation. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the graphical user display includes a representation of game terminal settings and the user inputs the game terminal setting by selecting settings on the representation. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to cause a default command signal to be transferred to the terminal responsive to an ending trigger condition. 
     
     
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