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Interesting. Which pins are used for data transfer? And power?

Pin 1 is +5v Pin 4 is Gnd
2&3 are data

Pin 1 is +5v Pin 4 is Gnd
2&3 are data

Is it remotely possible that someone could find a way to alter a phone to transfer data though the charging pins? I would assume not. I can't imagine a casino/games manufacturer would take that risk.But on the other hand technology+ hackers = who the hell knows.

Red Rock has chargers for your cell phones at higher limit slots, and I was told the Caesars poker room also has chargers for phones at the table.
I have never run into a problem at any Vegas casino about shooting photos at slot machines to show jackpots. The only problem I ran into was shooting photos with patrons in view.

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Until you try to gather evidence the machines are paying incorrect (like in NY)

Is it remotely possible that someone could find a way to alter a phone to transfer data though the charging pins? I would assume not. I can't imagine a casino/games manufacturer would take that risk.But on the other hand technology+ hackers = who the hell knows.

If anything, I think you'd have to modify the cable itself, where it connects with the USB outlet. But even then -- I don't see that getting anywhere, since the pins likely only have charging power and not the ability to transfer data. Plus -- where would the data even go?
It'd be like trying to send data to an electrical outlet.

If anything, I think you'd have to modify the cable itself, where it connects with the USB outlet. But even then -- I don't see that getting anywhere, since the pins likely only have charging power and not the ability to transfer data. Plus -- where would the data even go?
It'd be like trying to send data to an electrical outlet.

Yea, no chance that port is hooked up to anything other than 5 volts DC.

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If anything, I think you'd have to modify the cable itself, where it connects with the USB outlet. But even then -- I don't see that getting anywhere, since the pins likely only have charging power and not the ability to transfer data. Plus -- where would the data even go?
It'd be like trying to send data to an electrical outlet.

Yea, no chance that port is hooked up to anything other than 5 volts DC.
That was my thought. I am sure they are just hook to electric and go no where near the computer. I saw these in Monte Carlo near the front as we were running through the casino trying to get to a show.

Are you guys really concerned about being hacked when your cell phone is plugged into a charging station? Or was this a joke that took on a life of its own?

It is a real concern. For example, cells can be recharged via a USB cable connection to a laptop or PC, but that connection also provides a network connection between the devices. Usually you are prompted on the cell to 'trust' the other device before access to cell data is allowed. The opportunity for a hack is there. I will be looking for the power/ground pins only before using a public charging station. If 'trust' is granted the foreign device can read and delete cell data, such as photos. It's not much of a stretch to imagine hacked access could do much more without permission.Really? You are that worried about it? Then you should just stay off the grid. If someone wants to hack they aren't wasting their time going after the 45 people who might use that one port. They are going after big business and their data.