JP3239966B2 - Betting ticket release machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a voting ticket vending machine for selling voting tickets for sports such as horse racing, boat racing, bicycle racing, and auto racing.

In recent years, competitions such as horse races, bicycle races, boat races, and auto races have become popular, and voting ticket vending machines have been introduced from the viewpoint of increasing the efficiency of voting tickets. The betting ticket purchaser generally marks the desired voting ceremony, venue, race number, frame number / horse number (including car number, boat number, etc.), amount, etc. on a voting card generally consisting of a mark sheet, directly or The voting ticket vending machine reads the mark on the voting card and issues a corresponding voting ticket by inserting the voting ticket vending machine through the dedicated operator and performing a predetermined operation.

[0003] In this type of betting ticket vending machine,
It is desired to be able to easily and promptly issue a target voting ticket when there is a mark error for each voting ceremony of a voting card.

[0004]

2. Description of the Related Art In a winning horse voting ticket vending machine that issues a voting card for a winning streak ceremony using a voting card of a central horse race or the like, and a voting ticket for a winning streak ceremony, when a voting ceremony is marked on a voting card, a winning streak is won. The conventional processing in the case where the frame number winning streak is marked, where the expression should be marked, will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, it is assumed that the frame numbers are “frames 1 to 9” and the horse numbers are “frames 1 to 18”.

[0005] When a purchaser purchases a voting ticket, the voting card consisting of a mark sheet is marked with the type of voting desired, the venue, the race number, the frame number / horse number, the amount of money, etc., and the operator directly or exclusively. And insert it into the card reader of the betting ticket vending machine. In this example, the voting ceremony is based on the number of consecutive wins, the venue is Tokyo, and the race number is tenth.
In the race, as shown in FIG. 5A, the set number and the purchase price mark a predetermined portion of the voting card.

A card reader reads each information from the voting card, and sets each of them in a corresponding portion of the display memory, except for an allowable set number according to the read voting method.

That is, the voting card is marked with a frame number streak ceremony. Since the frame numbers are "1 to 9" in this example, 1
When a number greater than or equal to 0 is marked, the set number including this is not set in the display memory. At this time, the main parts of the contents of the display memory (by voting type, upper group number, lower group number, amount) are shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5B, the contents set in the display memory are displayed on the display screen (voting screen) together with the total amount. The operator (buyer or full-time operator, the same shall apply hereinafter) recognizes that there is an error in the mark for each set number or voting ceremony due to the lack of a part of the set number on the display screen, and releases this voting ticket. When the voting type is changed from the frame number streak type to the horse number streak type by a predetermined input key of the machine, as shown in FIG. 6B, the number of digits of the set number for each voting type (for example, 2 st win ceremony, 4 st win ceremony
Due to the difference of the digits, the upper part number, the lower part number and the amount of money in the display memory are deleted (cleared). The display contents of the display screen at this time are shown in FIG.

[0009] When the operator uses a predetermined input key to input the upper set number, the lower set number, and the amount of money in a format corresponding to the horse number winning streak, the contents are displayed in a display memory as shown in FIG. Is set in the corresponding area. The display content of the display screen at this time is shown in FIG.
The operator confirms that there is no mistake in the designation, and presses a predetermined input key, thereby printing and issuing a winning voting ticket of the horse number consecutive victory type as shown in FIG. 5 (E). You.

[0010]

However, in general, the mark of each voting ceremony is easy to make a mistake, and the place where the horse number streak ceremony should be marked should be marked with the frame number streak ceremony or the frame number streak ceremony should be marked Often, the horse victory ceremony is marked, and if you change the voting ceremony, conventionally, some of the information has been erased, so you can not restore them,
All the areas in the display memory where the set number and the amount are set are erased (cleared). Therefore, it is necessary for the operator to manually input all of the set numbers and amounts according to the horse winning streak while looking at the mark of the voting card, and the operation is complicated. There was a problem that was bad.

[0011] The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to easily and promptly obtain a target voting ticket even if the voting type is incorrectly marked. It is to provide a betting ticket vending machine that can be issued.

[0012]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a voting ticket vending machine whose principle configuration is shown in FIG. 1 is provided.

That is, this voting ticket vending machine includes a reading unit 1 that reads a voting card on which information necessary for issuing tickets including voting type, set number and amount is marked, and includes a voting type, set number and amount. A display memory 2 including an area in which a plurality of pieces of information are set, a display unit 3 for displaying the information set in the display memory 2 at a corresponding position on the display screen, and information read by the reading unit 1 The system includes a setting unit 4 for setting the display memory 2 except for an allowable group number according to each ceremony, and an input unit 5 for instructing a change for each voting ceremony.

A group number memory 6 comprising an area for storing a plurality of group numbers, and a group read by the reading unit 1 in a format corresponding to each voting type other than the voting type read by the reading unit 1. A storage unit 7 for storing a number in a group number memory 6;
A copy unit 8 is provided which, when instructed by the input unit 5, copies a set number corresponding to each indicated voting expression in the set number memory 6 to an area of the display memory 2 where the set number is set.

In the specification of the present application, the voting type means a win type, a win type, a frame number streak type, a horse number streak type, and the like.
Here, the frame number refers to one or more competitors (horse,
A number assigned to a group consisting of bicycles, motor boats, motorcycles, etc.), and the horse number is a term generally used for horse racing, but in this specification, it is assigned to each competitor running. Number, including the car number, boat number, etc.

[0016]

According to the present invention, even when a voting card is incorrectly marked on a voting card, a group read into the group number memory in a format corresponding to each voting card other than the marked voting card. No. is stored, and when the voting type is changed, the set number corresponding to the changed voting type is copied to the area for setting the set number of the display memory, as in the prior art. This eliminates the necessity of performing a new input operation of the group number, and makes it possible to easily and quickly issue a target voting ticket.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of the betting ticket vending machine of the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes an MPU, 12 denotes a storage unit in which a program is stored in advance, and 13 denotes a control RAM.

The areas as the display memory 2 and the group number memory 6 shown in FIG. 1 are respectively allocated to a part of the control RAM 13, and the display unit 3, the setting unit 4, the storage unit 7, and the copy unit shown in FIG. Each function of the unit 8 and other functions are achieved by the MPU 11 executing a program stored in the storage unit 12.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a console control unit. The console control unit 14 is a console display unit 14 as a display screen (voting screen).
a and a console key 14b for performing input operations necessary for issuing various tickets, the display screen of the display unit 3 in FIG. 1 corresponds to the console display unit 14a, and the input unit 5 in FIG. 1
4b.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a voting card reading unit. The voting card reading unit 15 includes a reading unit 15a and a recognition control unit 1.
5b, the reading unit 15a reads the position of the mark of the voting card inserted into the card insertion slot,
5b recognizes the contents from each mark position. The reading unit 1 in FIG. 1 corresponds to the voting card reading unit 15.

Reference numeral 16 denotes a voting ticket issuing unit. The voting ticket issuing unit 16 includes a print control unit 16a, a transport control unit 16b, and a magnetic control unit 16c. The print control unit 16a prints the voting content on the surface of the unprocessed betting ticket,
“c” magnetically records the contents of voting and other information on its back surface, and the transport control unit 16b transports the voting ticket that has been subjected to the predetermined processing to the exit.

Reference numeral 17 denotes a ticket control unit.
Has a print control unit 17a and a paper feed unit 17b. The print control unit 17a records the history of ticket issuance on the recording paper sent by the paper feeding unit 17b. This is to prepare for an accident.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a communication control unit. The voting ticket vending machine is connected to a host computer which manages the entire system including another voting ticket vending machine or a refund machine via the communication control unit 18, and When issuing a ticket, predetermined communication is performed with the host computer.

Hereinafter, the case where the present invention is applied to a vending ticket vending ticket issuing machine that issues a voting ticket of a horse number streak ceremony and a frame number streak ceremony using a voting card of the Chuo Racing Association and the like will be described as an example. This will be described with reference to FIGS. In this example, the frame numbers are “frames 1 to 9”, and the horse numbers are “frames 1 to 1”.
No. 8 ".

When a buyer purchases a voting ticket, the voting card consisting of a mark sheet is marked with the type of voting ceremony desired, venue, race number, frame number / horse number, amount of money, etc., and is directly or exclusively assigned to an operator. Of the voting card vending machine via the card insertion slot of the reading section 15a of the voting card reading section 15. In this example, the voting ceremony is based on the winning streak ceremony, the venue is Tokyo, the race number is the 10th race,
The frame number and the purchase price are as shown in FIG.
It is assumed that a predetermined portion of the voting card is marked.

The reading unit 15a reads the mark position of the voting card, and the recognition control unit 15b recognizes each information from each mark position. The MPU 11 recognizes each of the voting expressions among these information, and, except for an allowable group number according to each of the voting expressions, stores these pieces of information in an area allocated as a display memory of the control RAM 13 (hereinafter simply referred to as a display memory). Respectively).

That is, the voting card is marked with a frame number streak ceremony. Since the frame numbers are "1 to 9" in this example, 1
When a number greater than or equal to 0 is marked, the set number including this is not set in the display memory.

At the same time, the upper part of the set number and the lower part of the set number of these pieces of information are allocated to the area allocated as the set number memory of the control RAM 13 (hereinafter simply referred to as the set number memory).
Are set in the form of the horse number streak. At this time, the main part of the contents of the display memory (by voting ceremony,
FIG. 4A shows the contents of the lower group number and the amount, and the contents of the group number memory (the upper group number and the lower group number).

As shown in FIG. 3B, the setting contents of the display memory are displayed on the display screen (voting screen) together with the total amount. If the operator (the purchaser or a full-time operator) is satisfied with this display content, the operator can use a predetermined console key 1
By operating 4b, the MPU 11 communicates with the host computer via the communication control unit 18, and when ticketing is permitted, activates the betting ticket issuing unit 16 and issues a winning horse betting ticket with the corresponding contents. The control unit 17 activates the note control unit 17 and records and holds the contents.

If the operator recognizes that there is an error in the mark for each of the set numbers or the voting formulas due to the lack of a part of the set numbers in the console display section 14a, the control of the console is performed. By operating the console key 14b of the unit 14, the voting type can be changed from the frame number streak type to the horse number streak type.

When the change is made, the MPU 11 reverts to FIG.
As shown in (2), the contents of the group number memory are copied to an area for setting the group number of the display memory. The display contents of the console display section 14a at this time are shown in FIG.

If the operator operates the predetermined console key 14b if the displayed contents are acceptable, the MPU 11 communicates with the host computer via the communication control unit 18 and issues a voting ticket if ticketing is permitted. Activates the section 16 to issue a winning horse voting ticket with the corresponding contents, and
7 is started and its contents are recorded and held.

Further, the operator operates the console display section 14a.
If it is recognized that there is an unnecessary display on the
By operating 4b, for example, the third line of the set number can be deleted. When this deletion is performed, as shown in FIG. 4 (C), the upper set number, lower set number, amount, and upper set number of the display memory corresponding to the corresponding row (third row) are displayed. Information about the lowest order is deleted (cleared). The display contents of the console display section 14a at this time are shown in FIG.
This is shown in (D).

If the operator operates the predetermined console key 14b if the display content is acceptable, the MPU 11 communicates with the host computer via the communication control unit 18 and issues a voting ticket when ticketing is permitted. Activates the section 16 to issue a winning horse voting ticket with the corresponding contents, and
7 is started and its contents are recorded and held.

Further, the operator operates the console display section 14a.
Can be changed from the horse winning streak to the frame winning streak again by operating the console key 14b of the console controller 14 as desired.

When this change is made, the MPU 11
As shown in (D), among the upper and lower set numbers of the display memory, the set numbers which are not allowed in the frame number winning streak are deleted (cleared), and the upper and lower set numbers which are not deleted are displayed. Delete the upper digit of each lower digit (set a space). The display contents of the console display section 14a at this time are shown in FIG.

If the operator operates the predetermined console key 14b if the display content is acceptable, the MPU 11 communicates with the host computer via the communication control unit 18 and issues a voting ticket when ticketing is permitted. Activates the section 16 to issue a winning horse voting ticket with the corresponding contents, and
7 is started and its contents are recorded and held.

According to the voting ticket vending machine of the present embodiment, a target voting ticket can be easily and quickly issued when a wrong mark is put on a voting card, or when the user changes his mind on the way. .

[0039]

As described in detail above, the present invention can be applied to a case where a voting card is mistakenly marked on a voting card by a format corresponding to each voting card other than the marked voting card. The read number is stored in the number memory, and when the voting type is changed, the number corresponding to the changed voting type is copied to an area for setting the number in the display memory. Therefore, there is no need to perform a new input operation of a group number, and an effect that a desired voting ticket can be easily and promptly issued can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the principle configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a betting ticket vending machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining processing of the betting ticket vending machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and mainly shows display on a display screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the processing of the betting ticket vending machine of the embodiment of the present invention, showing the contents of a display memory and a set number memory.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining processing of a conventional betting ticket vending machine, and mainly shows display on a display screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining processing of a conventional betting ticket vending machine, and shows the contents of a display memory.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Reading part 2 Display memory 3 Display part 4 Setting part 5 Input part 6 Set number memory 7 Storage part 8 Copy part

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A reading unit for reading a voting card on which information necessary for issuing a ticket, including a voting type, a set number, and an amount, is marked.
(1), a display memory (2) comprising an area in which a plurality of information including a voting type, a set number and an amount are set, and the information set in the display memory (2) at a corresponding position on the display screen. And a setting unit (4) for setting the information read by the reading unit (1) in the display memory (2) except for an allowable set number according to the voting ceremony. ) And a voting ticket vending machine having an input unit (5) for instructing a change for each voting type, a set number memory (6) comprising an area for storing a plurality of set numbers.
And a storage unit for storing the set number read by the reading unit (1) in the set number memory (6) in a format corresponding to the voting type other than the voting type read by the reading unit (1). (7), when instructed by the input unit (5), the group number memory
A copy unit (8) for copying the set number of (6) to an area where the set number of the display memory (2) is set. 2. The voting ticket vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage section (7) is read by the reading section (1) regardless of the voting type read by the reading section (1). A voting ticket vending machine characterized in that the set number is stored in the set number memory (6) in a format according to the horse number winning streak.