DE102010021216A1 - Redundant data handling method for pre-configured dongle utilized in gaming machines, involves allocating identification and index stored information by configuration device provided with data storage unit for storing indices of dongles - Google Patents

Redundant data handling method for pre-configured dongle utilized in gaming machines, involves allocating identification and index stored information by configuration device provided with data storage unit for storing indices of dongles Download PDF

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DE102010021216A1
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The method involves providing gaming machines with a central controlling unit and a storage unit for storing control software and operation data. Identification information and index stored information are allocated by a configuration device for a basic system comprising dongles. The configuration device is provided with a central data storage unit for storing indices of the dongles for different applications, and maximal dongles are interchanged as per the applications. The lower index is provided based on the basic system.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur redundanten Datenhaltung auf Dongles mit Vorkonfiguration, welche zur Sicherung von Soft- und Hardwarekomponenten insbesondere bei der Verwendung in Spielautomaten zum Einsatz kommen, die zumindest eine zentrale Steuereinheit und Speicher zur Speicherung der Steuersoftware und der Betriebsdaten aufweisen.The invention relates to a method for redundant data storage on dongles with preconfiguration, which are used to secure software and hardware components, especially when used in gaming machines, having at least one central control unit and memory for storing the control software and the operating data.

Sicherheitskonzepte, die eine spezielle Hardware, im Folgenden „Dongle” genannt, als wesentliches Sicherheitsmerkmal verwenden, sind bekannt und etabliert. Teilweise haben diese Dongle einen im Betrieb beschreib- sowie auslesbaren Speicher und dienen der manipulationssicheren Ablage von Informationen auf diesem Speicher. D. h. die Informationen sind sowohl beim Schreiben als auch beim Auslesen vor Veränderung und/oder einer sinnvollen Auswertbarkeit geschützt, da der Informationskanal zum Dongle signiert oder verschlüsselt ist. Die Daten sind weiterhin nicht allgemein auf andere Dongle kopierbar.Security concepts that use special hardware, referred to below as "dongle", as an essential security feature are known and established. Some of these dongle have a memory that can be written and read in operation and are used for tamper-proof storage of information in this memory. Ie. The information is protected both from writing and when reading before change and / or a meaningful readability, since the information channel to the dongle is signed or encrypted. The data is still not generally copied to other dongle.

Geht ein solcher Dongle defekt, so sind die darauf gespeicherten Informationen mitunter nicht oder nicht mehr vollständig auslesbar. Werden im nominalen Betrieb bestimmte Daten ausschließlich auf dem Dongle abgelegt, so sind diese bei einem Defekt eventuell nicht mehr zugänglich. Weiterhin ist im Allgemeinen der Betrieb der an das Dongle gebundenen Anwendung ohne Dongle nicht oder nur eingeschränkt möglich. Mindestens diese beiden Punkte soll die vorliegende Erfindung vermeiden.If such a dongle breaks down, the information stored on it is sometimes not or not completely readable. If certain data are stored exclusively on the dongle in nominal operation, they may no longer be accessible in the event of a defect. Furthermore, the operation of the dongle-bound application without a dongle is generally not possible or only possible to a limited extent. At least these two points are to avoid the present invention.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, die Nachteile des angegebenen Standes der Technik zu beseitigen.The object of the present invention is to eliminate the disadvantages of the cited prior art.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die kennzeichnenden Merkmale in Verbindung mit denen des Oberbegriffs des Hauptanspruches gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen aufgezeigt.According to the invention this object is achieved by the characterizing features in conjunction with those of the preamble of the main claim. Advantageous developments are shown in the subclaims.

Die Erfindung zeichnet sich gegenüber dem Stand der Technik dadurch aus, dass über eine Konfigurierungsvorrichtung die Vergabe von Identifikationsinformationen und Indexspeicherinformationen für ein Basissystem mit mindestens zwei Dongle erfolgt. Diese Konfigurierungsvorrichtung enthält einen zentralen Datenspeicher für alle Indices aller Dongles für alle Anwendungen.The invention distinguishes itself from the prior art in that the allocation of identification information and index memory information for a base system with at least two dongle takes place via a configuration device. This configuration device contains a central data store for all indices of all dongles for all applications.

Gemäß einer ersten vorteilhaften Weiterbildung kann vorgesehen sein, dass mindestens 2 Dongle pro Anwendung verwendet werden.According to a first advantageous development, it can be provided that at least 2 dongle be used per application.

Eine zweite vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung sieht vor, dass maximal (N – 1) Dongle pro Anwendung austauschbar ist, wenn N die Gesamtanzahl der Dongle pro Anwendung ist.A second advantageous embodiment provides that the maximum (N-1) dongle per application is interchangeable if N is the total number of dongle per application.

Nachfolgend wird die erfindungsgemäße Lösung an Hand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher beschrieben.The solution according to the invention will be described in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment.

Ausgangspunkt für das Verfahren zur redundanten Datenhaltung auf Dongles mit Vorkonfiguration bildet ein Beispiel mit 2 Dongle pro Anwendung. Hierbei besteht eine Anwendung aus einem Basissystem und 2 Dongle, wie dies schematisch in 1 dargestellt ist.The starting point for the procedure for redundant data storage on dongles with preconfiguration is an example with 2 dongle per application. Here, an application consists of a basic system and 2 dongle, as shown schematically in 1 is shown.

Die Vergabe der ID- sowie der IDX-Information für jeden Dongle erfolgt nicht durch die Steuerung der Anwendung sondern ausschließlich vor dem Betrieb durch eine Konfigurierungsvorrichtung gemäß Abbildung in 2. Diese enthält einen zentralen Datenspeicher für alle Indices aller Dongles für alle Anwendungen.The assignment of the ID and IDX information for each dongle is not done by controlling the application, but only before operation by a configuration device as shown in FIG 2 , It contains a central data store for all indices of all dongles for all applications.

Durch die zentrale Index-Vergabe ist sichergestellt, dass überholte Dongles erkennbar sind, die zu einem inkonsistenten System führen würden, da diese einen geringeren Index, bezogen auf das, Basissystem enthalten. Wird ein neues Dongle für ein Basissystem benötigt, so wird der Index in der zentralen Datenbank für diesen Dongle bei dessen Vorkonfigurierung um eins erhöht.Central indexing ensures that outdated dongles are identifiable that would lead to an inconsistent system as they contain a lower index relative to the base system. If a new dongle is required for a basic system, the index in the central database for this dongle is increased by one when it is preconfigured.

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Verfahren zur redundanten Datenhaltung auf Dongles mit Vorkonfiguration, welche zur Sicherung von Soft- und Hardwarekomponenten insbesondere bei der Verwendung in Spielautomaten zum Einsatz kommen, die zumindest eine zentrale Steuereinheit und Speicher zur Speicherung der Steuersoftware und der Betriebsdaten aufweisen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass über eine Konfigurierungsvorrichtung die Vergabe von Identifikationsinformationen (ID) und Indexspeicherinformationen (IDX) für ein Basissystem mit mindestens zwei Dongle erfolgt und dass diese Konfigurierungsvorrichtung einen zentralen Datenspeicher für alle Indices aller Dongles für alle Anwendungen enthält.Method for redundant data storage on dongles with preconfiguration, which are used to secure software and hardware components, especially when used in gaming machines, having at least one central control unit and memory for storing the control software and the operating data, characterized in that via a configuration device the allocation of identification information (ID) and index memory information (IDX) for a base system with at least two dongle and that this configuration device contains a central data store for all indices of all dongles for all applications. Verfahren zur redundanten Datenhaltung auf Dongles mit Vorkonfiguration nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens 2 Dongle pro Anwendung verwendet werden.Method for redundant data storage on dongles with preconfiguration according to claim 1, characterized in that at least 2 dongle are used per application. Verfahren zur redundanten Datenhaltung auf Dongles mit Vorkonfiguration nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass maximal (N – 1) Dongle pro Anwendung austauschbar ist, wenn N die Gesamtanzahl der Dongle pro Anwendung ist.Method for redundant data storage on dongles with preconfiguration according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that maximum (N-1) Dongle per application is interchangeable if N is the total number of dongle per application.
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