JPH0160872B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] This invention relates to a ticket vending machine that sells pari-mutuel betting tickets, etc., and in particular a ticket vending machine that leaves the determination of the set number of betting tickets to chance, where a bet is placed and a ticket issuing key is operated. The purpose of this machine is to provide a ticket vending machine that issues voting tickets whose voting data is determined by chance, and which receives race information from a central processing unit and outputs time data corresponding to the odds for each group number. a control means for generating and storing it in a time data memory; a ticketing data storage means storing the ticketing type and set number; and sequentially specifying the addresses of said ticketing data storage means and continuing until the next address is specified. an address counter that sequentially specifies addresses of a time data memory in the control means and outputs time data corresponding to the set number; a time specifying means for outputting a clock and incrementing the address counter to the next step and inhibiting the output of the clock by an input from the ticket issuing means described later; and ticket issuing means that stops advancing and issues a voting ticket having the group number output by the ticket issuing data storage means at that time.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a ticket vending machine that sells pari-mutuel betting tickets, and particularly to a ticket vending machine that leaves the set number of betting tickets, etc. to chance.

When horse racing fans purchase pari-mutuel betting tickets (hereinafter referred to as betting tickets), they must indicate the type of betting ticket (consecutive winning, single winning, double winning, etc.) and group number (if single or double, horse number). You should decide in advance before going to the sales office. However, in the case of races that are difficult to predict, it can be difficult to decide which voting ticket to buy even when you arrive at the sales office. In particular, in the case of races that are difficult to predict, they may even ignore probabilities and specify voting tickets based on formulas and group numbers that they suddenly came up with. As described above, the psychology of fans is complex, and the purchase of voting tickets is not necessarily determined solely by probability.
Additionally, there is a large number of fans who simply enjoy horse racing by purchasing voting tickets for simple reasons, without researching horse racing information in depth. It would be very convenient to have a ticket vending machine for such fans that sells voting tickets with set numbers etc. determined by chance.

[Conventional technology]

Conventional ticket vending machines allow customers to purchase voting tickets by specifying the ceremony and group number of their own will.

That is, for example, a conventional ticket issuing machine, which is operated by a customer to purchase a voting ticket, has a bill insertion section that accepts the bet placed by the customer, a display section that sequentially displays the amount inserted and the operation procedure to inform the customer, and a ticket vending machine. A valid lamp indicates that the machine is ready to issue tickets, and according to the display, select the set number and purchase amount (number of votes) you wish to purchase.
The system includes a keyboard through which the customer sequentially inputs voting ticket information, such as a keyboard, a ticket issuing unit that prints and issues voting tickets containing the input voting data and releases them to the customer along with change, and a control unit that controls each of the above units. ing.

When the customer first inserts a bet into the bill insertion section of the ticket issuing machine, the inserted amount is displayed on the display section and the validity lamp lights up to notify the customer of the state in which tickets can be issued. Next, the customer sequentially inputs predetermined voting data such as type, group number or horse number, and the amount of money to vote for the combination by operating the keyboard. Then, the ticket vending machine displays these on the display section, and when the customer confirms the information and operates the ticket issue key, a voting ticket having the desired type and group number is issued.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

With the conventional ticket vending machines mentioned above, the customer predetermines the race type and group number (horse number), and then performs a series of operations such as inputting voting data from the keyboard according to the instructions on the display. Only then were voting tickets issued. However, for simple fans who just want to enjoy the races by purchasing voting tickets regardless of the group number, inputting the group number is cumbersome and inconvenient, and in this respect, conventional ticket vending machines with the above configuration are problematic. It was hot.

The present invention was created in view of the above problems, and by simply inserting a bet and operating the ticket issuing key without specifying a group number, a voting ticket with voting data (group number) determined by chance is issued. The purpose is to provide a ticket vending machine that

[Means to solve the problem]

The above problem is solved by a control means that receives race information from the central processing unit, generates time data corresponding to the prize for each group number, and stores it in a time data memory, and stores the ticket issuing method and group number. and the ticket issuing data storage means, and the addresses of the ticket issuing data storage means are sequentially specified, and the set number is outputted continuously until the next address specification, and the addresses of the time data memory in the control means are sequentially specified. an address counter which outputs time data corresponding to the designated set number; and an address counter which outputs a clock at each time interval specified by the time data to advance the address counter to the next step, and which also receives input from the ticket issuing means described later. a time designation means for suppressing the output of a clock; and when a ticket issuing key is pressed, the increment of the address counter is stopped via the time designation means, and the set number outputted by the ticket issuing data storage means at that time is stored. The problem is solved by the ticket vending machine of the present invention, characterized in that it has: a ticket issuing means for issuing a voting ticket having the following features;

[Effect]

The control means that receives the latest race information (participating group numbers and their odds, etc.) from the central processing unit generates time data corresponding to the odds for each group number and stores it in a predetermined address of the time data memory. . Further, in the ticketing data storage means, the ticketing type and group number targeted for the race are stored at an address corresponding to the address of the time data. The address counter addresses the ticketing data storage means to sequentially output the group number, and also specifies the address of the time data memory to sequentially output the time data corresponding to the group number. At this time, the same data continues to be output in both cases until the next address is specified. The time specifying means receives time data from the time data memory, outputs a clock at each time interval defined by the time data, and advances the address counter to the next step. By this step, the next address is specified in the ticketing data storage means and the time data memory, and the next set number and time data corresponding to the set number are output. In this way, inside the ticket vending machine, the set numbers of voting data are automatically switched in sequence at output time intervals based on the latest odds information. When the customer presses the ticket issue key at an arbitrary time, the output of the clock from that point on is inhibited, so the address counter stops advancing, and therefore the switching of the ticket issue data stops. The ticket issuing means issues a voting ticket having the set number outputted by the ticket issuing data storage means at that time.

In this way, in this ticket issuing machine, the set number written on the voting ticket is automatically switched internally, and when the ticket issuing key is pressed, the switching of the set number stops and the set number that is output at that time is retained. Since voting tickets are issued, customers can purchase betting tickets that are subject to chance without specifying the group number (horse number).

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention applied to a horse racing betting ticket vending machine will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the ticket vending machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the ticket vending machine of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a central processing unit of a calculation center that aggregates and manages voting ticket sale information and calculates odds. The ticket vending machine of the present invention includes a control means 36,
Time setting means 37, access means 38, ticketing data storage means 39, ticketing means 40, type setting means 4
1, display means 42.

The control means 36 includes a control unit 2 that sends and receives race information such as race registration data, odds, and voting ticket release information to and from the central processing unit 1, a buffer unit 3 that temporarily stores them, and time data based on the odds. a processing unit 4 that generates the information, a writing unit 5 that writes the generated time information, and a column a corresponding to, for example, three magnification ranges A, B, and C for each address (term) corresponding to the group number or horse number. The memory 6 has storage areas b and c, stores the time data, and outputs a pulse having a width specified by the time data.

Generation and writing of time data based on the above-mentioned data is performed as follows. That is, the processing unit 4 determines the current odds (multiplier) of each group number or horse number transmitted from the central processing unit at predetermined time intervals, and generates three pieces of time data for each group number (address). do. This means that Otsuzu has multiple preset magnification ranges, such as A: 10x or less, B: 10x
~20x, C: It is determined which rank of 20x or higher the magnification rank is, and the long time is written in the column of the corresponding magnification rank, and the short time is written in the other columns.

For example, in the case of 15 times the odds of group number 1-1, t ₁ = 1 ms, t ₂ = 3 ms,
Time data specifying a time width of t ₃ = 1 ms is stored, and if the odds of the next group number 1-2 are 30 times, then t ₁ ′ = 1 ms, t ₂ ′ = 1 ms, t ₃ are stored in the corresponding address 2. ′＝
Time data specifying a time width of 3ms is stored.

The time setting means 37 uses magnification selection keys A, B, and C, each of which is a push button with a display, and a control pulse that is specified by the magnification selection keys A, B, and C and has a width of time data in a specific column of the memory 6. AND gates 12, 13, 14, OR gate 9 for outputting
10, 15, and a suppression circuit 11, and a pulse generator 7 that generates equally spaced clock pulses with a sufficiently short period (for example, 1 μs) compared to the time data.
It consists of a gate section 8 that thins out the clock pulses and allows only one pulse to pass for each time width of the control pulse, and an inhibit circuit 19 that controls the output of the clock pulses that have passed through the gate section 8 to the access means 38.

The access means 38 consists of an address counter 20, which cyclically increments within the address range specified by the address register 22 of the formula-specific setting means 41 every time a clock pulse is input from the time setting means 37. 21 is scanned, and the data is sequentially and repeatedly output.

The ticketing data storage means 39 has a 1:1 ratio with the memory 6.
The memory 21 has a storage area of two columns d and e for each corresponding address, and column d stores voting data F ₁ to Fn such as all group numbers and horse numbers to be voted on in the race. Further, in column e, data G, H, and I for each formula such as consecutive, single, and double are stored based on race information.

The ticket issuing means 40 consists of a ticket issuing key 16 and a ticket issuing section 17, and when a customer operates the ticket issuing key 16, the ticket issuing means 40 outputs the formula and voting data (group number or horse number) outputted from the ticket issuing data storage means 39 at that time. A voting ticket 18 having the following information is issued.

The formula-specific setting means 41 has an address register 22 and
Consists of an OR circuit 23, a deterrent circuit 25, and a push button with a display or other type-specific keys 24;
4 is operated, the access means 38 accesses the address range corresponding to the formula, and when not operated, the access means 38 selects the address range corresponding to a specific winning streak, for example.
address counter 20.

The display means 42 includes a display register 26, a decoder 27, and display sections 28 and 29.
29 is output from the d column of the memory 21 and displays the group number or horse number.

In addition to the above, the front panel in Figure 1 also displays a clear button 30 for canceling the magnification setting, a cancel button 31 for canceling the purchase midway through, an amount display section 32 for displaying the amount invested, and race numbers on sale. A number display section 34 displays the group number and horse number of the issued betting ticket, and a valid lamp 35 indicates that the input amount has been correctly set and the ticket can be issued.

Next, the operating procedure and operation of the ticket vending machine having the above configuration will be explained.

First, the customer inserts a bet from a deposit slot (not shown),
When the deposited amount is normally accepted, the deposited amount is displayed on the amount display section 32 and the valid lamp 35 lights up. Then, the expression-specific key is automatically set to "Run" by the suppression circuit 25, so the address range corresponding to "Run" is set on the address counter 20 by the address register 22, and input via the suppression circuit 19. The address counter sequentially scans the corresponding addresses in memory 6 and memory 21 in response to the clock pulses.

As a result, the voting data is sequentially outputted from the memory 21 and the time data defining the output duration of the memory 21 is sequentially outputted from the memory 6.
blink the lamp. In this case, the output time (and therefore display time) of each voting data is
It is determined by the minimum value of three time data simultaneously read out from the corresponding addresses of the memory 6 by the action of the AND circuit 15. In other words, the minimum value of each address is
If set to 1ms, all group numbers will be displayed.
Switches in 1ms. Then, the memory 21 continuously and sequentially outputs all set numbers belonging to the relevant ticket issuing method (for example, "Run") to the display sections 28, 29 and the ticket issuing section 17. The time data generated by the processing unit 4 of the control means is such that the group number can be switched in a sufficiently shorter time (for example, several milliseconds) than the time required for the customer to recognize the displayed group number and press the ticket issuing key. Since the setting is such that the display of the set number changes from moment to moment, the customer cannot visually confirm the display of the set number. Then, when the customer operates the ticketing key appropriately, the suppression circuit 19 stops outputting the clock pulse, and the address counter 20 stops incrementing, and the memory 21 continues to output the voting data at that point, so this voting data is number display part 3
4, and the ticket issuing unit 21
issues a voting ticket 18 having the voting data.

In this way, a customer can purchase a winning combination voting ticket by simply operating the ticketing key at random after inserting the amount of money, and in this case, the ticketing probability for all group numbers is the same regardless of the odds. , based entirely on chance.

If the customer wishes to specify the ticket issuing method, after inserting the amount, press the desired method key 24, and the address register 22 will set the corresponding address range on the address counter 20 and select the specified method from the memory 6, 21. Only the time data and voting data corresponding to the event will be output, and voting tickets for each designated ceremony can be purchased in the same manner.

Furthermore, in this example, depending on the customer's preference,
You can specify the range of multipliers for voting tickets to purchase.

In this case, for example, the magnification selection key C is operated before operating the ticket issuing key. Then, it is gated by the AND circuit 14, and only the control pulse corresponding to the time data in column c of the memory 6 is applied to the gate section 8.
The voting data in the memory 21 will be sequentially output according to the time data in column c.

As mentioned above, the c column of the group number (address) that has 20 times or more of the odds has time data that is larger than that of the group numbers that have other odds (for example, 3:1).
is stored, the time during which the voting data for that set number is output is extended, and the probability that a voting ticket with a high multiplier will be issued at the time the ticket issue key is operated increases. In this way, the customer can purchase a voting ticket with a high probability of having one of a plurality of group numbers with a desired multiplier, but which group number it will be depends on chance.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention provides a ticket vending machine that allows fans who are not familiar with horse racing information to purchase pari-mutuel betting tickets, etc. based on chance, without specifying voting data such as group numbers. This has the effect of providing great convenience to users.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of the ticket vending machine of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the ticket vending machine of the present invention. In the figure, 1... Central processing unit, 4... Processing section, 6... (time data) memory, 7... Pulse generation section, 8... Gate section, 16... Ticketing key, 1
7...Ticket issuing unit, 18...Voting ticket, 20...Address counter, 21...Memory, 22...Address register, 24...Key by formula, 28, 29...Display unit, 36...Control means, 37...time setting means, 38...access means, 39...ticketing data storage means, 40...ticket issuing means, 41...formula-specific setting means, 42...display means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Receiving race information from the central processing unit 1;
A control means 36 that generates time data corresponding to the ticket for each group number and stores it in the time data memory 6; A ticketing data storage means 39 that stores the ticketing method and the group number; and the ticketing data. The addresses of the storage means 39 are sequentially specified and the set number is outputted continuously until the next address is specified, and the addresses of the time data memory 6 in the control means 36 are sequentially specified and the time corresponding to the set number is outputted. An address counter 20 that outputs data, and a clock that outputs a clock at every time interval specified by the time data to advance the address counter 20 to the next step and inhibit the output of the clock by input from ticket issuing means 40, which will be described later. a time specifying means 37; and when the ticketing key 16 is pressed, the time specifying means 3
7, the incrementing of the address counter 20 is stopped, and at that point, the ticket issuing data storage means 39
A ticket vending machine comprising: a ticket issuing means 40 for issuing a voting ticket 18 having a group number output by a ticket vending machine.