JPS5836389B2 - How to change voting ticket - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method for changing voting information on a betting ticket such as a horse racing ticket or boat ticket in a totalizer system.

Recently, so-called multi-tickets have appeared that allow multiple types of voting to be done with one voting ticket.

Such multi-tickets are issued with voting information for up to, for example, five bets recorded on the card surface.

Note that one bet here refers to information consisting of one horse/group number and the amount of bet (vote amount), and the amount of bet is variable.

This multi-ticket system greatly simplifies and speeds up the ticket issuance process, and alleviates congestion at the sales counter. Cases frequently arise in which a request is made to change a portion of the bet information, ie delete it or change it to something else.

Now, in the tokenizer system, a large number of terminals such as vending machines are connected online or offline to a central computer (hereinafter referred to as COM) that performs calculation processing.

Then, voting information is input from one vending machine for issuing multi-voting tickets, and all voting information to be issued for one multi-ticket is collectively transmitted to COM via the transmission control circuit.

When the COM receives the above voting information, it will: ■ tally the voting amount for each race number and horse/group number, ◎ tally the amount for displaying the winnings, calculate the O total amount, ■ convert the voting information into a predetermined format. Checking whether there is a match and whether there is a corresponding horse/group number is performed, and after these processes, a release permission signal is answered to the vending machine, and the multi-ticket is issued from the vending machine.

That is, in the token raiser system, COM
performs aggregation processing for each race number and horse/group number for payout, odds display, etc., and files the processing results.

Therefore, when changing the bet information on the multi-ticket, it is necessary to notify the COM of the changes and update the file.

To operate the vending machine to change the number or number, ■ Operate the change key on the operation desk, then operate the insert key provided on the vending machine body, insert the multi-ticket, and insert the multi-ticket, which will be magnetically recorded on the back of the ticket. Load all the voting information in the
It is transmitted to OM, and COM subtracts the voting amount from the horse/group number file of a predetermined race number for each bet.

■Next, by instructing the bet you want to delete out of all the bet information read and displayed in above ■, clear the bet information from the built-in register of the vending machine (of course, the display will also disappear), and add the bet you want to add. If there is any information, enter a new key.

Finally, by operating the release key, all changed bet information is transmitted to the COM again, the calculation process is performed as described above, and the vending machine issues a new multi-ticket with the changes, and the change process is carried out. finish.

In other words, when changing some of the voting information on the multi-ticket,
COM performs a process of (1) once subtracting all the bet information on the multi-ticket face from the file, and (2) totaling up all the changed bet information.

By the way, the vending machine cannot sell multi-ticket tickets for the race after the sales stop time that is set a predetermined time before the race start time, and cannot sell multi-tickets for the race after the sales stop time that is set a predetermined time before the race start time. Multi-tickets for the race cannot be subtracted after the subtraction stop time.

For this reason, in the conventional token raiser system, when a request is made to change the multi-ticket just before the sales stop time, the following defects occur.

In other words, the change processing includes two steps: ■ Subtraction of all bets on multi-tickets, and ■ Issuance of new multi-tickets with changes.
It is divided into two sequences.

Therefore, if a voter requests to change the ticket information immediately before the sale is stopped, the entire bet subtraction process in ■ will be completed before the sale stop time, but the new multi-ticket issuing process in ■ will be completed before the sale stop time. There may be cases where this is not the case.

In such a case, the conventional talk resizer system cannot issue new multi-tickets after the sales stop time, so it is not possible to give the changed multi-ticket to the voter, and furthermore, the previous multi-ticket cannot be issued. Since the tickets had already been discontinued, they could not be returned, resulting in insufficient service to voters.

In particular, if a bet that does not require change is successful, a situation may arise where voters become angry, and some kind of improvement measure is required.

? The purpose of the invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of the conventional method.If the change key is operated when the ticket can be sold, the new multi-ticket can be used even after the sales stop time but before the subtraction stop time. Tickets can be issued.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a totalizer system to which the present invention can be applied, and 1 to 1n are operation consoles of voting ticket vending machines;
2 is the central tally computer (COM), 3~3m is the main body of the vending machine, which controls each operation console and has a built-in transmission and control circuit that controls data transfer between it and the COM. The vending machine terminal is comprised of the console and the console.

Figure 2 is an external view of the keyboard of the vending machine operation console.
0 consists of numeric keys 0 to 9 and is operated when setting the race number, horse/group number, and amount; 11 is operated each time the input of race number and 1 bet information is completed when entering bet information one after another; Further, 12 is a set key for moving the cursor 27 to a predetermined position on the display section in FIG. 3, which will be described later.
An end key 13 instructs to finish inputting all bet information of one voter; when changing, the cursor is moved to the desired bet display position using the set key 11, and then operated to display the bet information indicated by the cursor. Clear key to delete: 14 after inputting all voting information or 5 in a row
It is operated every time a bet is entered, and this bet information is sent to COM.
15 is a change key operated when partially changing the multi-ticket face information; 16 is a buzzer release key.

Fig. 3 is an external view of the display of the vending machine operation console, in which 21 is a display section that displays bet information and the total/cumulative amount, 22 is a race number display section, 23 is a secret code display section, 2
4 is a release lamp that remains lit during the time when sales are possible, and 25 is a release lamp that remains lit during the time when subtraction is possible, and CO when the subtraction stop time has passed.
26 is a subtraction lamp that turns off in response to a command from M; 26 is a change lamp that lights up when the change key is operated; and 26 is a change lamp that turns off when the ticket issue key is operated when a new ticket with changes is released; 27 is a cursor; and 28 is a change lamp. The venue name display lamp, 29 is a display section that displays the date of the year, 30 is a ceremony-specific display section that displays whether it is a series, single, or multiple ceremony, and 31 is a plurality of status display lamps that indicate machine alarm, jam occurrence, etc. Displays reading errors, transmission errors, etc.

Figure 4 is an external view of the main body of the vending machine, where 51 is the power button;
2 is an online/offline switch for setting whether to use the vending machine terminal online or offline;
Reference numeral 53 is a registration switch for registering the vending machine terminal in COM prior to the start of the sale, and 54 to 57 are switches for setting the year of the event, the table of contents, the number of sessions, and the name of the venue.

In addition, the year and year of the event set in these switches 54 to 51
The time, day, and venue name are displayed on the console display sections 28 and 29.

Reference numerals 58 and 58' represent insertion keys, and 59 represents a ticket insertion slot, which is pressed by the operator when subtracting or making a partial change.

Further, when the insertion key is operated, the insertion slot 59 becomes ready for insertion, and by inserting a ticket, the ticket is led to a magnetic reading section (not shown) to read the ticket information.

Now, when the vending machine is registered in COM by operating the power button 51 on the main body and then the registration switch 53, the vending lamp 24 on the console display lights up and becomes ready for vending, and the voting ticket is replaced with the conventional one. will be sold in exactly the same way until the sales stop time.

On the other hand, if all already sold voting ticket information is to be canceled (all subtracted) by the subtraction stop time, the subtraction process is performed in exactly the same manner as in the past.

That is, by operating one of the insertion keys 58 and 58' on the main body and inserting a previously released voting ticket into the ticket insertion slot, the voting information magnetically recorded on the back of the ticket will be automatically read. The voting information is then displayed on the display unit 21 and transmitted to the COM. After that, the voting information is completely subtracted from the file, and the ticket is subjected to disposal processing such as perforation, and the subtraction processing is completed.

Next, partial change processing will be explained.

When changing some of the voting information on the multi-ticket face, COM will do the same as before: - First, subtract all the bet information on the multi-ticket face from the file, and - Then, re-tally all the changed bet information. This subtraction process is performed.

However, in the present invention, if the change key 15 is operated when the sale is possible, a new voting ticket with the change can be issued even if it is after the sale stop time but before the subtraction stop time, and the sale is stopped. After that time, even if the change key 15 is operated, the subtraction process for the change process is prohibited.

Figure 5 explains the relationship between the start time, the sale stop time, and the subtraction stop time; the sale stops at time T1, the subtraction stop state occurs at time T2 after time T1, and the race starts at a predetermined time T3 after T2. will be running.

Note that these times T1, T2, and T3 are monitored by the COM with an internal timer, and therefore the COM reliably recognizes whether the vending machine is currently in a vending-ready state or a subtractable state.

Then, if the release stop time and subtraction stop time pass, CO
The release lamp 24 and the subtraction lamp 25 are turned off in response to a command from M.

Now, in order to partially change the bet information on the betting ticket, the vending machine operator operates the change key 15 on the operation desk (the change lamp lights up), and then presses the insert key 58 or 58' on the main body, as described above. Operate one side.

After that, insert the voting ticket whose copy is requested to be changed through the insertion slot 59, cause the magnetic reader to read all the bet information recorded on the back of the ticket, display it on the display section 21, and read the COM. Transmit it to COM and subtract it all from the file.

Next, operate the set key 11 to move the cursor to the changed bet display position, press the clear key 12, the display of the bet information will disappear, and if there is any bet information you wish to add, operate the numeric keypad 10 to enter it. , by pressing the ticket issuing key 13, a new multi-ticket with changes is issued.

Note that at this time, the change lamp goes out and the change process ends.

By the way, in the present invention, when the change key is operated when the ticket is ready for sale, then the insert key is operated, and a ticket is inserted after that, a message indicating that the change key has been operated (referred to as a change signal) is displayed together with all the bet information on the ticket surface. The COM is notified via the transmission and control circuit of the main body.

As mentioned above, the COM recognizes whether the vending machine is currently in the sales ready state, but it is in the subtractable state. Therefore, if the change signal is input when the vending machine is in the sellable state, the COM will Of course, processing is performed so that a new multi-ticket with changes can be issued (referred to as change voting) even after the sales stop time but before the subtraction stop time.

Further, subtraction for changing one part of the ticket cannot be made after the sale stop time and before the subtraction stop time.

That is, after the sale stop time and before the subtraction stop time, even if the insertion key 58 or 58' is operated after the change key 15 is operated, the ticket suction mechanism provided in the insertion slot is prohibited from operating. This prevents the ticket from being sent from the mouth to the magnetic recording reader.

Figure 6 shows an embodiment of the insertion prohibition circuit, where FF1 to FF are flip-flops, RL to RL3 are 41 contacts of the change key, ticket issue key, and insertion key, respectively: A1 to A2.
is an AND gate; NA is a NAND gate; LD1 to LD3
is a lamp driver; L1 to L3 are change lamps, subtraction lamps, and sale lamps; AOM is a ticket attraction mechanism control unit; and INF is an interface.

As is clear from the figure, a registration signal RS, a subtraction stop signal SS, and a release stop signal IS are sent from COM via INF.

If the vending machine is registered, the registration signal RS becomes II I I+, FF3 and FF4 are set, subtracted, and the vending lamp L2
) L3 lights up.

Further, when sales stop, rs == I+ 1 -1, FF4 is reset, and lamp L3 goes out, and when subtraction stops, SS=1'1'', FF3 is reset, and lamp L2 goes out.

Since FF3 is set when subtraction is possible, when the insert key is operated, FF2 is set and the voting ticket attraction mechanism control unit AOM operates via AG1 and AG2 to send the ticket to the magnetic reading unit.

However, after sales stop, if the change key is operated when subtraction is possible, FF1 is set, but FF4 is reset, so even if the insert key is operated, the NAND gate NAA
'The output becomes 1101, and? The output of the gate AG2 becomes II It, and the control unit AOM does not operate the ticket suction mechanism.

As described above, according to the present invention, there is no longer a situation where already-voted tickets are discarded and new tickets with changes cannot be issued as in the conventional system, and sufficient services can be provided to voters. We can provide a system that does not cause inconvenience to voters.

FIG. 7 compares the change processing method of the present invention with the conventional change/change processing method, where A is subtraction, B is voting, C is change subtraction according to the present invention, and D is change according to the present invention. Voting, 11 is possible, 11 is possible, '1 is not possible! 1 means impossible.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is a system block diagram of the tokenizer, Figure 2 is the console keyboard, Figure 3 is the console display, Figure 4 is an external view of the main unit, and Figure 5 is a diagram of the relationship between release stop, subtraction stop, and start time. , FIG. 6 is an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a diagram comparing the present invention and conventional change processing. 1...Operation console, 2...Computer (
COM), 3... Main unit, 14... Ticketing key, 15... Change key, 58.58'...
...Insert key, 24...Release lamp, 25...
...Subtraction lamp, 26...Change lamp.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1 The sale of voting tickets will be stopped after the sale stop time,
A vote that stops the subtraction of voting tickets after the subtraction stop time that occurs after the sale stop time, and executes the process of issuing a new voting ticket with the bet information changed after the subtraction process of all bet information on the voting ticket surface. In the ticket processing method, if a change key is provided in the voting ticket vending machine and the change key is operated when the ticket is available for sale, the changed new ticket will be processed even after the sale stop time after the subtraction process but before the subtraction stop time. A voting ticket change processing method, characterized in that a voting ticket is issued and subtraction processing is prohibited even if a change key is operated after the sales stop time.