Аппарат продажи лотерейных билетов

Полезная модель относится к автоматизированным терминалам самообслуживания, а именно к аппаратам продажи лотерейных билетов. Заявленный аппарат продажи лотерейных билетов содержит корпус, средство осуществления оплаты, блок выдачи лотерейных билетов с лотком, валиками, устройством снятия электростатического заряда, подвижной частью, неподвижной частью, первым приводом и вторым приводом, а также средством удержания ленты, причём средство осуществления оплаты и блок выдачи лотерейных билетов закреплён в корпусе, а лоток, валики, устройство снятия электростатического заряда, подвижная часть, неподвижная часть, первый привод и второй привод, средство удержания ленты закреплены в блоке выдачи лотерейных билетов, первый привод установлен на неподвижной части и соединён с подвижной частью с обеспечением возможности её движения, второй привод подключён с обеспечением выдачи ленты от средства удержания ленты через валики, подвижная часть размещена после валиков по ходу движения указанной ленты с обеспечением возможности отлома единичного лотерейного билета по перфорации при движении подвижной части в сторону лотка выше его нижней части и прижатия этого лотерейного билета к лотку, устройство снятия электростатического заряда выполнено в виде волокон, прикреплённых одними концами выше нижней части лотка и обращённых своими свободными концами в сторону нижней части лотка, корпус и нижняя часть лотка расположены и выполнены с обеспечением доступности упавшего по лотку лотерейного билета для покупателя, средство осуществления оплаты соединено с обеспечением включения первого привода и второго привода при поступлении оплаты. Техническим результатом является повышение надёжности за счёт предотвращение слипания лотерейных билетов между собой после их выдачи средством выдачи лотерейных билетов, предотвращение прилипания лотерейных билетов к лотку. 3 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 209 U1 (51) МПК G07C 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ ...

Game ticket with a related web site

Lottery ticket games are enhanced by providing a web site related to the lottery game and by causing a purchaser or potential purchaser of a lottery ticket to take an image of a bar code related to the lottery game using a camera module of a personal communication device such as a cell phone for communication with the web site. Thus the bar code is analyzed to determine the web site and further data from the web site is communicated to the cell phone. The data may relate to the winning or losing status of the particular ticket, may include data for additional games or may be of a promotional nature. The data can also be provided on other material and may act as an incentive to the retailer rather than the purchaser.

Central determination gaming system with a game outcome generated by a gaming terminal and approved by a central controller

A central determination gaming system including a plurality of gaming terminals in communication with a central controller. In one embodiment, upon initiation of a game at one of the gaming terminals, the gaming terminal randomly generates a proposed game outcome. The proposed game outcome is communicated to the central controller. The central controller determines if a pool of predetermined game outcomes includes the proposed game outcome. If the pool includes the proposed game outcome, the central controller authorizes the proposed game outcome to be provided to the player, flags the authorized game outcome from further authorizations and communicates the authorized game outcome to the gaming terminal. The gaming terminal then provides the authorized game outcome to the player. If the pool does not include the proposed game outcome, the central controller discards the proposed game outcome and instructs the gaming terminal to generate another proposed game outcome for authorization.

Lottery game system and method of playing

A lottery game system includes a number of lottery tickets, a playing area disposed on each lottery ticket, the playing area having a number of paths each traversing in the playing area. A starting point and a finishing point are disposed on the playing area. A first winning predetermined path begins at the starting point and ends at the finishing point and is initially concealed from a player prior to commencing play of the lottery game. A special point is disposed among the various paths and a second winning path, defined as a portion of the first winning path, begins at the starting point and ends at the special point. The special point is positioned before the finishing point. The second winning path results in a higher winning amount than the first winning path. The lottery game system may further include a lottery wand manipulated by a user wherein the lottery wand remains in contact with said lottery ticket along said winning path. Further, the lottery game system may include at least one lottery terminal which is operative to print at least one playing area and to dispense at least one lottery ticket.

System and Method for Implementing an Additional Game to Players of a Lottery Game

A system and method for providing an additional or end-of-game drawing to players of a lottery game is provided. In one embodiment, unique validation codes provided on lottery tickets can be encrypted using an algorithm and used to create a record of such encrypted codes. A player then participates in the lottery and subsequently submits the validation code from the ticket to a lottery provider. The lottery provider applies the algorithm to the submitted validation code to create another encryption code for comparison with the record of encrypted codes. In the event a match is found, the player is entered into a second-chance or end of game drawing. Upon entry, the player is no longer required to maintain possession of the ticket for subsequent validation.

Gaming devices with dedicated player rng and time share features

Gaming machines or devices utilize the output of random number generators (RNGs) in the presentation of games, wherein one or more of the RNGs are each assigned to a single player. Each uniquely assigned RNG is used to determine the outcome of the games played only by the assigned player, such as a casino gaming machine or a game board devices accessed via a remote presentation device such as a phone or computer. An RNG may also be stopped or paused and then restarted, whereby a sequence of random data remains continuous or contiguous relative to a number of games played, such as by the single player to which the RNG is assigned. Multiple players may also time-share a gaming machine in a manner whereby the gaming machine acts as a unique device to each player.

System and method for applying lottery multipliers

Some systems, processes, apparatus and articles of manufacture provide for selling lottery entries. In one example, a request is received to purchase a multiplier and a set of play indicia for a lottery game.

LOTTERY SYSTEM AND METHODS THEREOF

The invention relates to a system and methods of conducting a lottery, the system comprising a gaming server in communication with a wireless communication device associated with a wireless network, wherein the gaming server in response to receiving a request from a lottery subscriber, generates chance units by debiting an amount from a billing system associated with the wireless network, quantifies the debited amount into chance units and credits the chance units into a chance unit account. The chance units are used thereof by the lottery subscriber to submit entries in lotteries. The invention further provides for methods of registering lottery subscribers, submitting entries in lotteries and performing a lottery draw. 1. A lottery system comprising:(a) a wireless communication device for use by a lottery subscriber to participate in a lottery;(b) a billing system associated with the use of the wireless communication device over a wireless network;(c) a gaming server in communication with the wireless communication device; (i) a lottery registration module;', '(ii) a lottery database comprising at least one lottery;', '(iii) a lottery draw module;, 'the gaming server including(d) a chance units account linked to the gaming server to deposit therein chance units for use by a lottery subscriber to participate in at least one lottery,wherein in response to receiving a request from the wireless communication device, the gaming server generates chance units by debiting an amount from the billing system, quantifying the debited amount into chance units and crediting the chance units into the chance units account; andwherein the lottery subscribers can transfer or trade chance units with one another.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. The system of wherein the gaming server is configured to reconvert chance units into virtual money that can be redeemed in designated ...

Ball guide and method for guiding balls

A ball guide having a body for receiving and guiding balls of a specified size along a specified path that is defined by the body. At least one vibration generator is provided which is connected to the body in a vibration-transmitting manner.

Method and Apparatus for Conducting a Game of Chance Including a Ticket

A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a poker game, such as, for example, a pai gow poker game. In a version of this embodiment, the poker game provides for a player to arrange a plurality of cards dealt to the player into a first hand and a second hand. In another example, the poker game is coupled with a second level game in which the result is revealed. In a specific example, the second level game is a slot machine game.

GAME BALLS BEARING MULTIPLE GAME INDICIA AND GAMES PLAYED THEREWITH

A game ball has two different game indicia associated therewith. One or more of such game balls may be part of a set of game balls, such as a set of balls used to play a bingo, keno or lottery game where the game indicia may comprise numbers used to play lottery or keno, or combinations of letters and numbers for play of a bingo game. Compared to game balls bearing a single game indicia, selection of a game ball bearing multiple game indicia presents a player with an increased or bonus matching opportunity. The game balls may be physical elements or be electronic representations, such as displayed images, thereof. 1. A method of playing a matching game comprising:providing a set of physical game balls for use in playing a game utilizing a set of n different game indicia, at least one of said game balls, but not all of said game balls, bearing two different game indicia selected from said set of game indicia, and the remaining game balls bearing a single one of said game indicia;assigning a set of y indicia selected from said set of n different game indicia to a player;randomly selecting y balls from said set of physical game balls;comparing said indicia born by said game balls to said indicia assigned to said player, wherein if one of said y game balls bears two different indicia, comparing both indicia to said set of y indicia assigned to said player; anddeclaring a winning game outcome if a predetermined number of indicia born by said game balls match said indicia assigned to said player.2. The method in accordance with wherein said game is a lottery type game and said number of y balls comprises 6.3. The method in accordance with further comprising the step of receiving input from said player regarding said player's selection of y indicia from said set of n different game indicia.4. The method in accordance with further comprising the step of randomly selecting said y indicia which are assigned to said player.5. The method in accordance with further comprising ...

Circular-Track Ball-Drawing Device

A circular-track ball-drawing device includes a circular ball-delivering mechanism and a transmission assembly. The circular ball-delivering mechanism has transparent upper and lower semicircular housings, curved joining pieces positioning a ball-retaining bar, and a helm-like wheel housed by the semicircular housings. The transmission assembly includes a support, a motor and a driving shaft. The upper and lower semicircular housings are such joined by the curved joining pieces that upper and lower openings are foamed. A combination of the upper and lower semicircular housings such assembled is fixed to the support. The helm-like wheel is driven by the motor through the driving shaft. Thereby, lottery balls are taken into the circular ball-delivering mechanism through the lower opening and discharged at the upper opening, and the whole process is visible from outside.

Multi-Circular-Track Ball-Drawing Device

A multi-circular-track ball-drawing device includes at least two vertically adjacent circular ball-delivering units that are such arranged that directions thereof include an angle of 90°. Each of the circular ball-delivering units has transparent upper and lower semicircular housings. The upper and lower semicircular housings are such joined by the curved joining pieces that upper and lower openings are foamed. The upper opening of the lower circular ball-delivering unit connects the lower opening of the upper circular ball-delivering unit through a ball-feeding platform. Thereby, the whole process where lottery balls are transported through the circular ball-delivering units is visible from outside. The lottery balls transported through the circular ball-delivering units are selectively accumulated and change an order thereof on the ball-feeding platform, making the ball drawing more unpredictable and more exciting.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SAFELY DISTRIBUTING HIGH DEMAND PRODUCTS

A system for use with computing devices each associated with one of a plurality of customers. The system includes a customer application executing on each of the computing devices and a computing system that receives requests, from a requesting portion of the computing devices, to purchase a product not yet available for purchase. The computing system assigns potential reservations to selected winning ones of the customers associated with the requesting portion, receives confirmations from a confirmed portion of the selected winning customers, converts the potential reservations to actual reservations for the confirmed portion, and transmits a code to each of the confirmed portion of the selected winning customers only after the selected winning customer submits validation information that the computing system determines satisfies validation criteria. A merchant transfers the product to one of the customers at a physical store location only if the customer provides the code to the merchant. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:receiving, by a product reservation computing system, requests to purchase a product from a merchant when the product is not yet available for purchase;determining that the product is available for reservation;processing the requests to purchase the product using an assignment script algorithm to assign reservations to select customers that meet a set of criteria to purchase the product from the merchant;transmitting a notification of an assigned reservation associated with a customer;receiving a confirmation associated with the customer of the select customers, the confirmation including validation information for the customer;processing the validation information to confirm that the customer is authorized to purchase the product from the merchant based on the set of criteria;generating a unique code associated with the product and the customer; andtransmitting the unique code, wherein when the unique code is received by a product reservation ...

INSTANT GAME TICKET WITH STICKER ENHANCEMENT

An instant lottery scratch ticket and method of playing a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises a plurality of physical tickets, wherein each ticket provides a removable sticker that may provide wins or enhanced wins. 1. An instant ticket and method of conducting a lottery instant scratch ticket game comprises:a) providing a plurality of physical scratch tickets that are printed on a card;b) providing an array of game symbols on the ticket card from a predetermined set of game symbols as play symbols;c) providing an array of game symbols on the ticket card from the predetermined set of game symbols as player symbols, wherein the player symbols may be provided within blank player spaces and wherein predetermined player symbols interact with predetermined play symbols;d) concealing the player spaces with an opaque removable film;e) providing at least one removable sticker on the ticket;f) providing at least one player symbol on the at least one removable sticker;g) concealing the at least one removable sticker with an opaque removable film;h) removing the opaque removable film concealing the player spaces to reveal either a player symbol or a blank player space;i) providing an explanation of a specific interaction between a revealed player symbol on the card and the play symbols;j) determining a prize if the said specific interaction between a revealed player symbol on the card and a play symbol is present;k) removing the opaque removable film concealing the at least one sticker to reveal the player symbol(s);l) placing the at least one sticker revealing a player symbol in any one revealed blank player space(s);m) providing an explanation of a specific interaction between a revealed player symbol on the sticker and the play symbols;n) determining a prize if the said specific interaction between a revealed player symbol on the sticker and a play symbol is present; ando) providing any prizes based on the specific interaction between a player symbol on the card ...

Convertible Gaming Device

A device for selecting a random order of sequential alphanumeric indicia such as numbered balls from a set of a selected quantity, including a blower assembly disposed in a housing that, upon selective activation of an on-off switch, circulates air through an airflow tube into a casing cavity to push a single numbered ball contained within a cavity of a transparent casing disposed atop the housing into an upper chamber of a ball-receiving tube having a tube cover with first and second positions. In the second position, the ball is allowed to pass into a smaller transparent casing to stop and display the randomly selected ball. Furthermore, the ball blower device is convertible into a lectern after the large transparent casing is removed from the housing. Progress among players can be tracked using a numeric grid. 1. A gaming device convertible into a lectern , comprising:a housing containing a blower assembly and having an upper surface having a first length and a first width;a transparent casing having a lid, a cavity, and being removably disposed on a top side of the base in communication with the blower assembly, the casing capable of holding in the cavity a plurality of objects bearing sequential alphanumeric indicia, the casing including (1) an object-receiving tube, into which at least one object can be blown by the blower assembly, disposed through the lid and into the cavity and (2) an object capture compartment disposed at the top of the tube; anda removable upper lectern portion having (1) a pedestal portion capable of being placed on the housing after the casing is removed and (2) a platform disposed on top of the pedestal portion to hold items to be viewed by a user.2. The gaming device of wherein the pedestal portion has a second length at least as great as the first length and a second width at least as great as the first width.3. A gaming device configured to generate a random order of numbered balls for fantasy league drafts and which is capable of ...

Systems and Methods for Rendering a Virtual Content Object in an Augmented Reality Environment

Systems and methods for rendering of a virtual content object in an augmented reality environment based on a physical marker are discussed herein. Virtual content objects may be rendered by a display device in an augmented reality environment based on the field of view seen through the display device and a position of a marker (and one or more linkage points associated with the marker) in the real world. When rendered in the augmented reality environment, the virtual content objects may be visualized from any angle, from the exterior or interior of the object, and manipulated in response to user input. Virtual content objects and/or user visualizations of virtual content objects may be shared with other users (local and/or remote), enabling multiple users to potentially build, modify, and/or interact with a virtual content object simultaneously and/or cooperatively. 1. A system configured to convey virtual content in an augmented reality environment , via a presentation device , by causing superimposition of images of the virtual content over physical objects and/or physical surroundings visible within a field of view of a user as if the images of the virtual content were present in a real world , wherein the augmented reality environment includes (i) the physical objects and/or the physical surroundings visible within the field of view of the user and (ii) the images of the virtual content presented in conjunction with the physical objects and/or the physical surroundings , the system comprising:{'claim-text': ['obtain user input that specifies linkage points that correlate to edges of a physical surface within the field of view of the user upon which a virtual surface is to be applied to, wherein the linkage points are included in a first template that is associated with first content for the virtual surface;', 'determine, based on the user input, the first template to determine the first content;', 'generate, based on the first template and the field of view of ...

METHOD FOR GENERATING PREDICTABLE WINNING NUMBER RANGE

The present invention relates to a method for generating a predictable winning number range and, more preferably, to a predictable winning number range generation for analyzing and extracting, by sections and in stages, a number range formed from a portion of every time-predictable winning numbers in a group of number ranges in which winning numbers are delimited to six out of forty-five numbers, generating image format data, having a rule, from the number range so as to provide the data to a user, and enabling the user to extract and directly determine six predictable winning numbers including odd numbers and even numbers according to the rule determined in the image format data. 1. A method of generating a predicted winning number range , comprising:a downloading step of downloading a winning number prediction application that provides a predicted winning number range to a smartphone via the Internet, the predicted winning number range including a combination of X-axis number arrays (X) in which numbers 1 to 45 are sequentially or randomly described horizontally along horizontal arrays of nine numbers and vertical arrays of five numbers and a combination of Y-axis number arrays (Y) in which numbers 1 to 45 are sequentially or randomly described vertically along horizontal arrays of nine numbers and vertical arrays of five numbers;a step of accessing the winning number prediction application, registering as a member, and logging on to the winning number prediction application;a step of transmitting a request for predicted winning number range data in which the predicted winning number range is combined from the winning number prediction application to a management server;a step of transmitting the requested predicted winning number range data from the management server to the winning number prediction application;a step of sequentially or randomly inputting X-axis and Y-axis section number array sets X(A, B, C) and Y(A, B, C) and a group of individual number array ...

Systems and Methods for Rendering a Virtual Content Object in an Augmented Reality Environment

Systems and methods for rendering of a virtual content object in an augmented reality environment based on a physical marker are discussed herein. Virtual content objects may be rendered by a display device in an augmented reality environment based on the field of view seen through the display device and a position of a marker (and one or more linkage points associated with the marker) in the real world. When rendered in the augmented reality environment, the virtual content objects may be visualized from any angle, from the exterior or interior of the object, and manipulated in response to user input. Virtual content objects and/or user visualizations of virtual content objects may be shared with other users (local and/or remote), enabling multiple users to potentially build, modify, and/or interact with a virtual content object simultaneously and/or cooperatively. 1. A system configured to facilitate remote interaction with virtual content by remote users utilizing marker devices as markers for the virtual content viewed in an augmented reality environment , the system comprising:presentation devices configured to generate images of the virtual content configured to be perceived in the augmented reality environment as if it were present in a real world, wherein individual presentation devices are associated with individual users, wherein the individual presentation devices and individual corresponding marker devices are physically present in different locations, and wherein the presentation devices are connected via a communications network; and obtain virtual content information, the virtual content information defining visual representation of a set of virtual content and a presentation guide associated with the individual marker devices and the set of virtual content to facilitate generation of images of the set of virtual content from the virtual content information obtained in accordance with the visual representation defined by the virtual content ...

Ticket burster

Embodiments of a ticket burster employ a dividing wall that is movable between different positions to facilitate dispensing tickets of different sizes, and a sensor that detects and communicates the position of the dividing wall to a controller. The controller communicates with feed motors to selectively operate feed drive rollers independently or in unison depending upon the detected position of the dividing wall.

GAMING SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD INVOLVING A PRIMARY OUTCOME GENERATOR AND A DRAW-BASED SECONDARY OUTCOME GENERATOR

A gaming system, device and method include, in an embodiment, computer-readable instructions executable to operate primary and secondary games. The instructions are executable to receive a plurality of wager inputs from a plurality of devices operated by a plurality of players, and the instructions are executable to control the primary and secondary games for the players. The secondary game's outcomes include results of a plurality of selections from a finite pool of outcomes. The instructions are further executable to cause each one of the devices to indicate a payout depending on the outcomes of the primary and secondary games. 1. A gaming system comprising: receive a plurality of wager inputs from a plurality of devices, wherein the wager inputs correspond to a plurality of wagers from a plurality of players;', "start a game session beginning with play of a primary game by a plurality of the players and continuing through each player's play of a secondary game;", cause each one of the devices to display a primary interface which graphically represents the primary game; and', 'determine a primary game outcome for each one of the players, wherein the primary game outcomes are selected from a common primary outcome pool;, 'in relation to the primary game, 'in relation to each play of the secondary game, determine a secondary game outcome for each one of the players according to a secondary outcome generating process, wherein: (a) the secondary game outcomes are determined independent of the primary game outcomes; (b) the secondary game outcomes are selected from a common secondary outcome pool; and (c) the secondary game outcomes are eliminated from the common secondary outcome pool as the secondary game outcomes are selected;', "receive a plurality of preference inputs from the devices, wherein each one of the preference inputs corresponds to one of the player's selection of a secondary interface from a group of secondary interfaces, wherein the secondary ...

System, Apparatus and Method for Implementing Game Changes in a Gaming Platform

A system, apparatus and method are presented wherein games operated by users may be added, modified, and/or deleted in a manner that eliminates the need to substantially reconfigure all or mostly all of the related subsystems. In various embodiments, game containers, game container setups, and a game catalog server combine such that desired changes to game types are generated in bundles of game data setup packages and distributed for execution by respective game containers. The game data setup packages contain parameters that can be updated or modified via the game catalog server in order to effectuate desired game additions, modifications or deletions.

LOTTERY TICKET

The present invention is directed to a lottery ticket. The lottery ticket includes a matching identifier for matching with identifiers of one or more other lottery tickets to form a winning combination of lottery tickets. 1. A lottery ticket for participation in a lottery draw comprising: at least one edge;', 'indicia, in the form of a plurality of numbers for selection by a player to participate in the lottery draw; and', 'a matching identifier, in the form of a first portion of a complete and isolated image for matching with another identifier in the form of a second portion of the image of one or more other lottery tickets, associated with a second chance draw, the first portion of the image including at least one edge that overlaps at least a portion of the at least one edge of the body, the at least one edge of the first portion of the image being alignable with at least one corresponding edge of the second portion of the image of the one or more other lottery tickets to form the complete and isolated image;, 'a body includingwherein the complete and isolated image forms a winning combination of tickets.2. A gaming system comprising: [ at least one edge;', 'indicia, in the form of a plurality of numbers, for selection by a player to participate in the lottery draw; and', 'a matching identifier, in the form of a first portion of a complete and isolated image for matching with another identifier in the form of a second portion of the image of one or more other lottery tickets, associated with a second chance draw, the first portion of the image including at least one edge that overlaps at least a portion of the at least one edge of the body, the at least one edge of the first portion of the image being alignable with at least one corresponding edge of the second portion of the image of at least the one or more other lottery, 'a body including, 'tickets to form the complete and isolated image;, 'a ticketing module for providing a lottery ticket for participation ...

INTERACTIVE LOYALTY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOTTERIES

An interactive loyalty system and method for a lottery is provided, which may help maintain interest in the lottery, at relatively little cost. The method comprises: receiving, on a data interface and from a user, a ticket identifier associated with a physical lottery ticket; generating, by a processor and in response to receipt of the identifier, a user interface including an interactive game, wherein the interactive game is associated with a game outcome; and providing a reward to the user according to the game outcome. The game may help maintain interest in the lottery, while the reward may be provided without large warehousing overheads, as the reward may be provided according to the game outcome, rather than being selected by the user. 1. An interactive loyalty method for a lottery , the method comprising:receiving, on a data interface and from a user, a ticket identifier associated with a physical lottery ticket;generating, by a processor and in response to receipt of the identifier, a user interface including an interactive game, wherein the interactive game is associated with a game outcome; andproviding a reward to the user according to the game outcome.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: receiving claim 1 , on the data interface claim 1 , a player identifier associated with the user claim 1 , and associating the ticket identifier with the player identifier.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the game is based at least in part on a user profile associated with the player identifier.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the reward is based at least in part on a user profile associated with the player identifier.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ticket identifier comprises a code printed on the physical lottery ticket.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the code comprises a barcode claim 5 , a QR code claim 5 , or a serial number.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the code is scanned by a user device of the user.8. (canceled)9. The method of claim ...

IDENTIFYING A SPECIALLY DESIGNATED OBJECT TO FACILIATE DYNAMIC PROMOTIONS RELATED TO USE OF THE OBJECT

In accordance with some embodiments, a physical game element such as a wagering chip or a playing card may be utilized to implement a promotion scheme on an electronic card table (e.g., using RFID or optical imaging technology). During a game it may be determined whether the element is associated with special functionality (e.g., entitles the player to a payout multiplier, special payout table, bonus prize or other benefit). The special functionality may have been previously associated with the element or associated with the element during the game (e.g., dynamically and/or randomly). In accordance with some embodiments a player is not able to readily discern the special functionality by a physical inspection of the physical game element and is only notified of the special functionality once the physical game element is used in a qualifying action (e.g., during a wager at an electronic card table). 1. A method for facilitating special functionality of game elements during a card game , the method comprising:receiving data defining at least one physical game element detected as being in use for a card game, the least one physical game element being one of a plurality of such physical game elements usable by players for play of the card game, each physical game element of the plurality of physical game elements having a primary functionality associated therewith;determining, based on the data, that special functionality is associated with the physical game element, the special functionality being distinct from the primary functionality associated with the at least one physical game element and entitling a player associated with the physical game element to a benefit the player would not otherwise be entitled to during the card game, the special functionality having been associated with a subset but not all of the plurality of physical game elements and wherein the association of the special functionality with the physical game element is not readily discernable to a ...

Digital Modulator Entropy Source

An electronic circuit system with an input for receiving an analog signal having a frequency and comprising noise, that noise including input referred noise, and the noise fluctuates in a range. The system also comprises a signal path with: (i) an analog to digital converter for providing a digital output value in response to a clock period; (ii) a feedback node; and (iii) circuitry for limiting a signal swing at the feedback node, during a period of the clock period, to be no greater than an RMS value of the noise. The analog to digital converter is further for providing the digital output value in response to the analog signal and the signal swing at the feedback node.

SKILL TOURNAMENT COMPETITION WAGERING SYSTEM

A skill tournament competition wagering system is disclosed. A skill tournament competition wagering system includes an interactive controller, a credit processing controller, a tournament controller, and a process controller. The interactive controller detects a skill outcome of a player's skillful play of a skill-based game and communicates the skill outcome to the process controller. The process controller communicates the skill outcome to the tournament controller. The tournament controller determines a tournament state, generates a unique identifier for the player, and communicate the tournament state and the unique identifier to the process controller. The process controller communicates the tournament state and the unique identifier to the credit processing controller, and the credit processing controller generate a credit output using the tournament state and the unique identifier. At the end of a tournament session, the player uses the credit output with the unique identifier to claim a prize. 1. A skill tournament competition wagering system , comprising:an interactive controller;a credit processing controller;a tournament controller; anda process controller constructed to communicate with the interactive controller, the credit processing controller, and the tournament controller,wherein the interactive controller is constructed to detect a skill outcome of a player's skillful play of a skill-based game and communicate the skill outcome to the process controller,wherein the process controller is further constructed to receive the skill outcome and communicate the skill outcome to the tournament controller,wherein the tournament controller is constructed to receive the skill outcome of the player, determine a tournament state, generate a unique identifier for the player, and communicate the tournament state and the unique identifier to the process controller,wherein the process controller is further constructed to receive the tournament state and the unique ...

VARIABLE SKILL OBJECTIVE WAGERING SYSTEM

A variable skill objective wagering system is disclosed. The variable skill objective wagering system includes an interactive controller that receives a skill proposition for a skill-based game from a process controller, generates a player presentation based on the skill proposition, detects player interactions of a player with the player presentation, detects a skill outcome based on the player interactions and the skill proposition, and communicates the skill outcome to the process controller. The process controller operatively connected to the interactive controller, wherein the process controller is constructed to generate a random result using a random number generator, determine a skill objective of the skill proposition based on the random result, communicate the skill proposition to the interactive controller; and receive a skill outcome for the skill proposition from the interactive controller. 1. A variable skill objective wagering electronic gaming machine , comprising: receive a skill proposition for a skill-based game from a process controller;', 'generate a player presentation based on the skill proposition;', 'detect player interactions of a player with the player presentation;', 'detect a skill outcome based on the player interactions and the skill proposition; and', 'communicate the skill outcome to the process controller; and, 'an interactive controller constructed to generate a random result using a random number generator;', 'determine a skill objective of the skill proposition based on the random result;', 'communicate the skill proposition to the interactive controller; and', 'receive a skill outcome for the skill proposition from the interactive controller., 'the process controller operatively connected to the interactive controller, wherein the process controller is constructed to2. The variable skill objective wagering electronic gaming machine of claim 1 , wherein the interactive controller and the process controller are constructed from ...

Electronic device with random number generator

Techniques employing an electronic device configured to activate a random number generator to generate random data. 1. (canceled)2. An apparatus comprising:a random-number generator configurable to be activated a predetermined plurality of times;at least one processor of at least one computer, the at least one processor being in electronic communication with an electronic device comprising an electronic display device which comprises a graphical user interface with an output display portion and an input selection portion; and determine a first sequence of move numbers comprising a plurality of non-zero numbers, wherein a first player of an electronic game advances a first time, in a first turn of the first player, by a number of positions corresponding to a move number of the first sequence of move numbers;', 'cause to transmit over an electronic communication network an electronic signal to cause to activate at the output display portion of the graphical user interface of the electronic display of the electronic device of the first player, data representing a visual indication of a number of positions corresponding to a move number by which the first player of the electronic game selects to advance in the first turn as part of the electronic game;', 'receive from the input selection portion of the graphical user interface of the electronic display of the electronic device of the first player, data representing an indication of the number of positions corresponding to the move number by which the first player selected to advance in the first turn as part of the electronic game;', 'automatically cause the first player to advance in the first turn as part of the electronic game a number of positions corresponding to the move number by which the first player selected to advance in the first turn of the electronic game;', 'cause to be displayed at the output display portion of the graphical user interface of the electronic display device data representing a visual ...

Gaming systems and methods using moveable game elements

Systems and methods of operating a wheel are described herein. The wheel includes a plurality of game wedges and a wedge selector. The plurality of game wedges includes a first variable wedge, a second variable wedge, and at least one moveable wedge. Each game wedge is associated with a respective award and a respective probability of selection. The method includes generating, using a random-number generator, a random number representing a selected game wedge of the plurality of game wedges, causing the wedge selector to visibly identify the selected game wedge, and in response to a trigger game wedge of the game wedges being the selected game wedge, shifting the moveable wedge around the wheel to change a visible size of the first variable wedge and the respective probability of selection of the first variable game wedge proportional to the change in visible size.

SELF-TURNING DEVICE WITH THE ABILITY TO MIX AND IDENTIFY BALLS, LOCATED IN A PORTABLE COMPARTMENT WITH AUXILIARY CONTROL ELEMENTS

The present invention relates to a self-turning device with the ability to mix and identify balls located in a portable compartment with auxiliary control elements. The device is presented as a whole as a small portable stand-alone device with the ability to perform random drawings. The invention is therefore in the field of devices intended for games of chance and arcade games, such as lotteries, bingo, roulettes, board games, etc. 1. A self-turning device with the ability to mix and identify balls , which comprises supporting means,', 'a drum resting on the supporting means,', 'a motor-driven mechanism comprising a casing and a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft being suitable for transmitting rotational movement to the drum,', 'electronic control elements for the electronic control of the motor-driven mechanism,', 'balls the surface of which comprises a graphic depiction identifying the ball in question, and', 'identification means for identifying the balls;, 'a portable containing frame in turn comprising'} a hole for the passage of balls located in the perpendicular bisector of the rotating shaft of the drum, and', 'a display-collecting mechanism for displaying-collecting the balls with fixing means for fixing it to the drum in the area of the hole and with two different bodies; the first body is like a half-closed hood with a front mouth in the part inside the drum such that when the drum rotates in one direction the hood repels the balls that hit it, whereas in the other direction of rotation of the drum, the mouth of the hood guides a ball into it, and the second different body at the other end of the mechanism is a display area for displaying balls in the form of a basket such that when at least one ball is guided towards the inside of the hood, the ball drops into the basket through the hole for passage for reading, identification and the subsequent return to the drum, and, 'the drum being suitable for housing the balls and comprising'}the frame further ...

Lottery Ticket Apparatus Containing Multiple Game Play Areas and Methods Thereof

A scratch off lottery ticket and method of manufacturing the scratch off lottery ticket in which the lottery ticket contains multiple game play areas where a player can scratch off a layer of scratch off material to reveal the hidden results, and depending on those results, can be awarded prizes for each particular game play area or can be awarded prizes for the combination of the results from two or more of the multiple game play areas.

Device for Holding Lottery

The invention relates to a device for holding a lottery, said device containing a drawing machine with balls having numbers thereon, and a chute through which a drawn ball rolls; the drawing machine consists of at least one drum with a hole, and is carried out with the ability to randomly draw a ball through the hole. The device contains a processor with an information carrier connected to same, or contains a microcontroller, which is connected to a module for distributing balls into the drums, said module being capable of loading a ball, having a given number, into each of the drums in accordance with the processor or microcontroller command. The chute through which a drawn ball rolls contains an RFID reader at the end thereof, and each of the balls of the drawing machine contains an RFID tag within same. The technical result consists in eliminating the drawing of unselected ball numbers.

Systems and methods for conducting lottery games

Described are methods, systems and apparatus for enabling a lottery player to receive information corresponding to a lottery outcome in association with receipt of an incoming communication. In an implementation, the method includes receiving an indication of an incoming communication, determining a lottery entry outcome, and determining an audible output based on the lottery entry outcome and on the indication of the incoming communication. The method also includes outputting the audible output via a player device to indicate both the incoming communication and the lottery entry outcome.

WAGERING GAME WITH MULTIPLE POSITION BETTING

The wagering game with multiple position betting is a wagering game played using four separate clock faces, all bearing the same repeating sequential series of indicia, allowing for bets to be placed upon the outcome of up to four randomly determined outcomes in a single wager. Each clock face has a single hand selectively rotated to stop at a random position. The clock faces may be separately identified by indicia, such as size and color designations. The three additional clock faces are disposed within the main clock face. When the start button is pressed, the hands of each face spin for randomly determined periods, resulting in four unique wagering positions being identified per wager. In an alternative embodiment, the wagering game may include at least three colored wheels and at least three random number generators. 1. A method of playing a wagering game with multiple position betting , comprising the steps of: a plurality of evenly distributed wagering positions disposed peripherally about the wheel face;', 'indicia defining a plurality of sequentially repeating number sequences disposed upon the wagering positions of the wheel face, the wheel face being divided into quadrants, each of the quadrants containing an entire one of the sequentially repeating number sequences;, 'providing at least one wheel, the at least one wheel includingplacing at least one wager upon at least one of the wagering positions of the wheel face, the wager being recorded in a betting display;pressing the start button, thereby randomly selecting a winning wagering position on the at least one wheel face;paying out players based upon the number of correct wagering positions in a single wager; andcollecting the entire wager of a player placing a losing bet.2. A method of playing a wagering game with multiple position betting , comprising the steps of:providing at least three random number generators, each of the random number generators including a unique identifier and at least one ...

Lottery Game System, Product and Method

A lottery game system, product and method employs multiple connected crossword grids, where players can employ a set of player letters to form words within the crossword grids. In various embodiments of the present invention, a total number of potentially winnable prizes is provided, with a first subset of the potentially winnable prizes associated with the first crossword grid, a second subset of the potentially winnable prizes associated with the second crossword grid, and a third subset of the potentially winnable prizes associated with the first and second crossword grids together. In various embodiments, at least one game play element is not in either the first or second grids and is not player indicia. 1. A system for use by lottery game players , the system comprising:a set of physical game tickets for playing a first game, wherein each physical game ticket of the set of physical game tickets includes a substrate having printed thereon, in one or more areas, one or more player indicia and first and second grids, each of the grids containing at least one independent indicia combination therein, the substrate further including at least one indicia combination partially within the first grid and partially within the second grid;a first subset of the game tickets having player indicia that indicates the ticket is a winner of a first prize for matching the player indicia to the at least one indicia combination in the first grid;a second subset of the game tickets having player indicia that indicates the ticket is a winner of a second prize for matching the player indicia to the at least one indicia combination in the second grid; anda third subset of the game tickets having player indicia that indicates the ticket is a winner of a third prize for matching the player indicia to the at least one indicia combination that is partially within the first grid and partially within the second grid.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one indicia combination ...

Lottery Game System, Product and Method with Encrypted Planar Displays

A lottery system, ticket product and method incorporate a lottery ticket product having encrypted planar displays, wherein results are revealed through malforming the ticket, such as by manipulating the ticket to decrypt information contained on the ticket. 1. A system for use by lottery game players , the system comprising:a set of physical game tickets for playing a first game, wherein each physical game ticket of the set of physical game tickets includes a substrate having first and second planar surfaces, wherein each of the first and second planar surfaces includes a top edge, a bottom edge, and at least one side edge, wherein each physical game ticket has applied thereon a primary encrypted symbolization along the at least one side edge of the first planar surface of the physical game ticket and a secondary encrypted symbolization along the top or bottom edge of the second planar surface of the physical game ticket;a first subset of the set of physical game tickets forming a completed winning symbolization comprising the primary encrypted symbolization and the secondary encrypted symbolization when the physical game ticket is twisted to align the primary encrypted symbolization from the at least one side edge of the first planar surface of the physical game ticket with the secondary encrypted symbolization from the top or bottom edge of the second planar surface of the physical game ticket; anda second subset of the set of physical game tickets forming a non-winning incompatible combination comprising the primary encrypted symbolization and the secondary encrypted symbolization when the physical game ticket is physically twisted to align the primary encrypted symbolization from the at least one side edge of the first planar surface of the physical game ticket with the secondary encrypted symbolization from the top or bottom edge of the second planar surface of the physical game ticket.2. The system of claim 1 , further including a second game on each physical ...

Lottery ticket dispenser

Disclosed is a dispensing unit that may include a body having front wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a floor, and a roof. In example embodiments the body may be configured to receive a second floor that may be arranged on the floor and the first and second sidewalls may be configured to receive holders for decorative members.

BACCARAT PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM

A system enables a method of executing a game of baccarat with a side bet event. The system includes a gaming table with at least two distinct player positions. The gaming table having positions thereon for placing an initial wager on the game of baccarat and for placing a second wager on the side bet event from at least one of at least two player positions at the gaming table on the game of baccarat, the side bet resolved by final playing cards at the player hand position and the banker hand position. Each of the at least two player positions has a secondary random outcome indicator display. The gaming table has a random event generator providing distinct random event outcome indicators to the secondary random outcome indicator displays at each player position and each distinct random event outcome indicator represents a single digit number value. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for enabling a method of executing a game of baccarat with a side bet event , the game of baccarat comprising a player hand of playing cards in competition with a banker hand of playing cards , a player hand position and a banker hand position receiving playing cards from at least one randomized deck of 52 playing cards , the system comprising:a gaming table with at least two distinct player positions at the gaming table, the gaming table having positions thereon for placing a first wager and a second wager, the second wager being associated with a side bet event resolved by using final playing cards dealt to the player hand position and final playing cards dealt to the banker hand position in the game of baccarat, wherein the side bet event is determined by a final result in the game of baccarat of a tie and a numerical value of the tie in the final result in the game of baccarat;a random event generator associated with the gaming table, the random event generator being configured to randomly generate a different, single digit from the group consisting of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, for ...

METHOD FOR GENERATING WINNING NUMBERS AND APPARATUS

The present invention provides a method which includes: receiving, by a first node in a first period of time, n encrypted random parameters sent by n second nodes in a system, where n is a positive integer; receiving, by the first node in a second period of time, n mapping relationships and n keys that are sent by the n second nodes, where each mapping relationship is a one-to-one mapping relationship between an encrypted random parameter and a key; and decrypting, by the first node in a third period of time, the n encrypted random parameters by using the n mapping relationships and the n keys, to obtain a target random parameter set, and generating target winning numbers by using the target random parameter set, so that each node can generate the winning numbers and verify impartiality of the winning numbers, thereby increasing randomness of a random parameter. 1. A method for generating winning numbers , wherein the method comprises:receiving, by a first node in a first period of time, n encrypted random parameters sent by n second nodes in a system, wherein n is a positive integer;receiving, by the first node in a second period of time, n mapping relationships and n keys that are sent by the n second nodes, wherein each mapping relationship is a one-to-one mapping relationship between an encrypted random parameter and a key; anddecrypting, by the first node in a third period of time, the n encrypted random parameters by using the n mapping relationships and the n keys, to obtain a target random parameter set, and generating target winning numbers by using the target random parameter set, whereinthe first period of time, the second period of time, and the third period of time are chronologically arranged in ascending order.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the decrypting claim 1 , by the first node in a third period of time claim 1 , the n encrypted random parameters by using the n mapping relationships and the n keys claim 1 , to obtain a target ...

BACCARAT PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM

A system enables a method of executing a game of baccarat with a side bet event. The system includes a gaming table with at least two distinct player positions. The gaming table having positions thereon for placing an initial wager on the game of baccarat and for placing a second wager on the side bet event from at least one of at least two player positions at the gaming table on the game of baccarat, the side bet resolved by final playing cards at the player hand position and the banker hand position. Each of the at least two player positions has a secondary random outcome indicator display. The gaming table has a random event generator providing distinct random event outcome indicators to the secondary random outcome indicator displays at each player position and each distinct random event outcome indicator represents a single digit number value. 1. A method of executing a game of baccarat with a side bet event , the game of baccarat comprising a player hand of playing cards in competition with a banker hand of playing cards , a player hand position and a banker hand position receiving playing cards from at least one randomized deck of 52 playing cards , the method comprising:placing of an initial wager from at least one player position of at least two player positions at a gaming table on the game of baccarat;the at least one player position placing a second wager on a side bet event resolved by using final playing cards dealt to the player hand position and final playing cards dealt to the banker hand position;providing each of the at least two player positions with a secondary random outcome indicator display;a random event generator providing distinct random event outcome indicators to the secondary random outcome indicator displays at each of the at least two player positions;each distinct random event outcome indicator representing a single digit number value selected from the group consisting of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9; resolving the initial wager ...

BACCARAT PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM

A system enables a method of executing a game of baccarat with a side bet event. The system includes a gaming table with at least two distinct player positions. The gaming table having positions thereon for placing an initial wager on the game of baccarat and for placing a second wager on the side bet event from at least one of at least two player positions at the gaming table on the game of baccarat, the side bet resolved by final playing cards at the player hand position and the banker hand position. Each of the at least two player positions has a secondary random outcome indicator display or non-random outcome indicator display. The gaming table provides to the secondary random or non-random outcome indicator displays at each player position and each distinct event outcome indicator represents a single digit number value. 1. A method of executing a game of baccarat with a side bet event , the game of baccarat comprising a player hand of playing cards in competition with a banker hand of playing cards , a player hand position and a banker hand position receiving playing cards from at least one randomized deck of 52 playing cards , the method comprising:placing of an initial wager from at least one player position of at least two player positions at a gaming table on the game of baccarat;the at least one player position placing a second wager on a side bet event resolved by using final playing cards dealt to the player hand position and final playing cards dealt to the banker hand position;providing each of the at least two player positions with a secondary pre-assigned, non-random outcome indicator display;the non-random outcome indicator display providing distinct pre-assigned indicators to the displays at each of the at least two player positions;each distinct non-random event outcome indicator representing a single digit number value selected from the group consisting of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9; resolving the initial wager according to standard rules of ...

ELECTRONIC GAME ARRANGEMENT

A method is proposed for processing a game participation request. The method comprises receiving, from a terminal, a participation request comprising a prize amount indication and based on the prize amount, determining a winning criterion for a random number to meet for the game participation request to yield a winning participation. The method further comprises receiving a random number from a number generator, determining whether the number meets the winning criterion and communicating a message that the participation is a winning participation if the random number meets the criterion. With a prize amount a priori unknown by a game server as the electronic gaming arrangement, it is advantageous to relate winning for to the specific prize amount. In order to remain profitable, it is preferred to attribute lower winning chances for higher prize amounts. This is enabled by relating the winning criterion to the prize amount communicated to the server. 1. In an electronic gaming arrangement operatively connectable to a random number generator , a method comprising:receiving, from a game terminal, a game participation request the game participation request comprising a prize amount indication;receiving a random number from the random number generator;based on the prize amount, determining a winning criterion for a random number to meet for the game participation request to yield a winning participation;determining whether the received random number meets the winning criterion; andcommunicating, to the game terminal, a winning message that the participation is a winning participation if the random number meets the winning criterion.2. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , based on the prize amount claim 1 , determining a winning chance and wherein the winning criterion is determined on the winning chance.3. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising:retrieving a pre-determined prize criterion per unity prize amount; andbased on the pre- ...

METHOD OF USING MIDDLEWARE FOR GENERATING VECTOR GRAPHICS IMAGED SECURITY DOCUMENTS

A method is provided of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off-coating protected documents of at least one game using middleware. The method includes: (a) generating the secure variable indicia in non-vector raster format; (b) generating vector graphics to be imaged on physical document locations; (c) assigning the secure variable indicia in a non-vector raster format to documents in and shuffling the documents throughout a print run; and (d) linking via middleware the secure variable indicia in the non-vector raster format to associated vector graphics variable indicia to be digitally imaged on the documents and to generate vector graphics-formatted data for each document in the print run. The secure variable indicia assignment and shuffling are executed by non-vector raster game generation software output that is reinterpreted by the middleware to produce related vector graphic output for the secure variable indicia. 1. A method of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off-coating protected documents of at least one game using middleware , the documents including secure variable indicia and non-secure variable indicia , the documents and the at least one game being associated with at least one overall print run , each print run including (i) a plurality of non-winning documents and (ii) a plurality of winning documents determined by revealing secure variable indicia according to predetermined game programming , and wherein at least the secure variable indicia portion of digital imaging is hidden under the scratch-off coating , the method comprising:(a) generating the secure variable indicia in at least one non-vector raster format;(b) generating vector graphics to be imaged on physical locations of the documents;(c) assigning the secure variable indicia in at least one non-vector raster format to documents in a print run and shuffling the documents throughout the print run; and(d) linking via ...

USING MIDDLEWARE FOR GENERATING VECTOR GRAPHICS IMAGED SECURITY DOCUMENTS

A method is provided of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off-coating protected documents of at least one game using middleware. The method includes: (a) generating the secure variable indicia in non-vector raster format; (b) generating vector graphics to be imaged on physical document locations; (c) assigning the secure variable indicia in a non-vector raster format to documents in and shuffling the documents throughout a print run; and (d) linking via middleware the secure variable indicia in the non-vector raster format to associated vector graphics variable indicia to be digitally imaged on the documents and to generate vector graphics-formatted data for each document in the print run. The secure variable indicia assignment and shuffling are executed by non-vector raster game generation software output that is reinterpreted by the middleware to produce related vector graphic output for the secure variable indicia. 1. (canceled)2. A scratch-off-coating protected document comprising:a substrate;a scratch-off coating on a portion of the substrate; andat least one secure variable indicium on the substrate hidden by the scratch-off coating, the at least one secure variable indicium comprising a vector graphic forming a printed image wherein the vector graphic is at a location on the substrate and linked to unprinted generated secure variable indicia in a non-vector graphic format composite image positioned in the same location as the at least one secure variable indicium.3. The scratch-off-coating protected document of claim 2 , wherein the vector graphic is monochromatic.4. The scratch-off-coating protected document of claim 3 , wherein the monochromatic vector graphic is printed at 240 dots-per-inch resolution.5. The scratch-off-coating protected document of claim 2 , wherein the vector graphic is a process color.6. The scratch-off-coating protected document of claim 2 , wherein the vector graphic is embodied in a PostScript ...

Systems, devices and methods for network management of remote modification of cards

The disclosure relates to devices, systems, methods and computer readable media for providing network management of remote card handling, and physical manipulation. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to networked devices, systems, methods and computer program methods for remotely, physically modifying a card while leaving a physical record of the modified card for inspection and validation and delivering the manipulation results to a user, and/or other third parties, for example, scratch lottery cards and ballot cards.

MISSION FUNCTIONALITY

This disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods include an electronic gaming device management system including a memory including one or more promotional gaming structures, one or more processors configured to implement the one or more promotional gaming structures, where the one or more promotional gaming structures includes a first promotional gaming structure relating to a first gaming site. 1. An electronic gaming device management system , comprising:a memory including one or more promotional gaming structures;one or more processors configured to implement the one or more promotional gaming structures, the one or more promotional gaming structures including a first promotional gaming structure relating to a first gaming site.2. The electronic gaming device management system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more promotional gaming structures includes a second promotional gaming structure relating to a plurality of gaming sites.3. The electronic gaming device management system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more promotional gaming structures includes a third promotional gaming structure relating to a subset of gaming sites.4. The electronic gaming device management system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more promotional gaming structures includes a fourth promotional gaming structure relating to a first player category.5. The electronic gaming device management system of claim 4 , wherein the fourth promotional gaming structure is implemented for the first player category in at least one of the first gaming site claim 4 , the plurality of gaming sites claim 4 , and the subset of gaming sites.6. The electronic gaming device management system of claim 4 , wherein the one or more promotional gaming structures includes a fifth promotional gaming structure relating to the first player category and a second player category claim 4 , wherein the fifth promotional gaming structure is implemented for the first player category in the first gaming site and the ...

Dice games and sic bo variant with six dice

A system for enabling wagering on random outcome events including Sic Bo. There are: a) two distinct sets of three dice in each set; b) a surface for moving and stopping the two distinct sets of three dice in each set; c) at least two wagering positions; d) three separate paytables, for the random outcome for the first set of dice. Second set of dice and combined two sets of dice; and e) wherein the first set of dice comprises standard six-faced dice and the second set of dice comprises a first die, a second die and a third die with each of the second set of dice having at least one face with a unique symbol that does not include numbers or art indicating 1 through six.

Systems and Methods for Rendering a Virtual Content Object in an Augmented Reality Environment

Systems and methods for rendering of a virtual content object in an augmented reality environment based on a physical marker are discussed herein. Virtual content objects may be rendered by a display device in an augmented reality environment based on the field of view seen through the display device and a position of a marker (and one or more linkage points associated with the marker) in the real world. When rendered in the augmented reality environment, the virtual content objects may be visualized from any angle, from the exterior or interior of the object, and manipulated in response to user input. Virtual content objects and/or user visualizations of virtual content objects may be shared with other users (local and/or remote), enabling multiple users to potentially build, modify, and/or interact with a virtual content object simultaneously and/or cooperatively. 1. A system configured to facilitate remote interaction with virtual content by remote users utilizing marker devices as markers for the virtual content viewed in an augmented reality environment , the system comprising:presentation devices configured to form images of the virtual content configured to be perceived in the augmented reality environment as if it were present in a real world, wherein individual presentation devices are associated with individual users, wherein the individual presentation devices and individual corresponding marker devices are physically present in different locations, and wherein the presentation devices are connected via a communications network; and obtain virtual content information, the virtual content information defining visual representation of a set of virtual content, a reference frame of the set of virtual content, and correlations between sets of multiple linkage points associated with the individual marker devices and the reference frame of the set of virtual content to facilitate generation of images of the set of virtual content from the virtual content ...

System and method of safely distributing high demand products

A system for use with computing devices each associated with one of a plurality of customers. The system includes a customer application executing on each of the computing devices and a computing system that receives requests, from a requesting portion of the computing devices, to purchase a product not yet available for purchase. The computing system assigns potential reservations to selected winning ones of the customers associated with the requesting portion, receives confirmations from a confirmed portion of the selected winning customers, converts the potential reservations to actual reservations for the confirmed portion, and transmits a code to each of the confirmed portion of the selected winning customers only after the selected winning customer submits validation information that the computing system determines satisfies validation criteria. A merchant transfers the product to one of the customers at a physical store location only if the customer provides the code to the merchant.

RAFFLE DEVICE

A device used in marketing contests, particularly for the drawing of tickets which are put into a rotating raffle drum (G), and whose main purpose is to provide a dynamic and automated device that, advantageously, allows feeding of tickets even when the rotating drum is moving, enables constant and uniform shuffling of said tickets, thus ensuring randomness of the drawing with greater safety and ease and, at the same time, provides public entertainment. Said raffle device (E) comprises a rotating raffle drum (G), a stand (S), a rotation mechanism (R), a ticket feeding device (D), a compressed air power unit (C) and a power, command and control board (Q), including an electronic control unit (not depicted) such as a PLC. Device (E) may further comprise a ticket swirling mechanism (T) interconnected to a compressed air power unit (C) and a lighting system (not depicted) conveniently associated with the rotating drum (G). 121211121. “RAFFLE DEVICE” , characterized in that it comprises a rotating raffle drum (G) for storing tickets closed on its ends by panels (G) and supported by a stand (S); a rotation mechanism (R) provided with a set of cooperative wheels (R) conveniently attached to the panels (G) central portion , at least one of the wheels (R) being hollow; a ticket feeding device (D) provided with a duct (D) arranged inside at least one of the wheels (R) and conveniently attached to the central region of at least one of the panels (G) of the drum (G); and at least one of the wheels (R) being actuated by a proper gearbox mechanism (M) to rotate the drum (G).2. “RAFFLE DEVICE” claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that tickets are inserted into the drum (G) when drum (G) is in motion.3211. “RAFFLE DEVICE” claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises a set of cooperative wheels (R) claim 1 , on both sides of the drum (G) claim 1 , conveniently attached to stand (S) in an off-center arrangement relative to the wheel (R) central ...

IDENTIFYING A SPECIALLY DESIGNATED OBJECT TO FACILITATE DYNAMIC PROMOTIONS RELATED TO USE OF THE OBJECT

In accordance with some embodiments, a physical game element such as a wagering chip or a playing card may be utilized to implement a promotion scheme on an electronic card table (e.g., using RFID or optical imaging technology). During a game it may be determined whether the element is associated with special functionality (e.g., entitles the player to a payout multiplier, special payout table, bonus prize or other benefit). The special functionality may have been previously associated with the element or associated with the element during the game (e.g., dynamically and/or randomly). In accordance with some embodiments a player is not able to readily discern the special functionality by a physical inspection of the physical game element and is only notified of the special functionality once the physical game element is used in a qualifying action (e.g., during a wager at an electronic card table). 122-. (canceled)23. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for a processor of a computing device , which instructions when executed by the processor cause the processor to perform a method for facilitating special functionality of game elements during a card game , the method comprising:receiving data defining at least one physical game element detected as being in use for a card game, the least one physical game element being one of a plurality of such physical game elements usable by players for play of the card game, each physical game element of the plurality of physical game elements having a primary functionality associated therewith;determining, based on the data and during the card game, that special functionality is associated with the physical game element, the special functionality being distinct from the primary functionality associated with the at least one physical game element and entitling a player associated with the physical game element to a benefit the player would not otherwise be entitled to during the card game, the special ...

SERVER DEVICE, PROGRAM, METHOD, AND TERMINAL DEVICE

A server device including: a memory configured to store lottery information, winning information, and computer-readable instructions; and a processor. The lottery information is obtained by conversion processing for input information that is input via an input interface in a terminal device of a user. The winning information is a predetermined character string. The processor is configured to execute the computer readable instructions to determine whether the lottery information matches the winning information, to create lottery result information, and to transmit the lottery result information to the terminal device according to the determination. 1. A server device comprising:a memory configured to store lottery information, winning information, and computer-readable instructions, wherein the lottery information is obtained by conversion processing for input information that is input via an input interface in a terminal device of a user, and the winning information is a predetermined character string determined in advance; and determine whether the lottery information matches the winning information so as to create lottery result information; and', 'transmit the lottery result information to the terminal device according to the determination., 'a processor configured to execute the computer readable instructions so as to2. The server device according to claim 1 ,wherein the input interface is a camera, andthe input information is input in the terminal device via the camera.3. The server device according to claim 1 ,wherein the input information is obtained from a two-dimensional barcode.4. The server device according to claim 1 ,wherein the lottery information is fixed-length character string information obtained by the conversion processing for the input information.5. The server device according to claim 1 ,wherein the lottery information is obtained by the conversion processing using a hash function for the input information.6. The server device according to ...

RANDOM NUMBER SEQUENCE AND METHODOLOGY

A concert of twin identical barrel devices, able to produce a desired random number outcome sequence, within the field of stand-alone random number events. Each device is a transparent ball shaped enclosure, each holding an identical set of sequentially numbered lightweight balls. Each set is levitated and agitated only for a short period of time by air forced into the devices. Ceasing the forced air, said balls are allowed to come to rest. A process of randomly extracting a predetermined number of balls is then undertaken. From the identical barrels, preferably, only three balls are randomly extracted from each device. Three marked balls from a first barrel are combined with three marked balls from a second barrel, together producing a six random numbers, event outcome. As per the intention, said outcome may be comprised of three pairs, two pairs and two single, one pair and four singles, or, six singles.

METHOD OF USING MIDDLEWARE FOR GENERATING VECTOR GRAPHICS IMAGED SECURITY DOCUMENTS

A method is provided of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off-coating protected documents of at least one game using middleware. The method includes: (a) generating the secure variable indicia in non- vector raster format; (b) generating vector graphics to be imaged on physical document locations; (c) assigning the secure variable indicia in a non-vector raster format to documents in and shuffling the documents throughout a print run; and (d) linking via middleware the secure variable indicia in the non-vector raster format to associated vector graphics variable indicia to be digitally imaged on the documents and to generate vector graphics-formatted data for each document in the print run. The secure variable indicia assignment and shuffling are executed by non-vector raster game generation software output that is reinterpreted by the middleware to produce related vector graphic output for the secure variable indicia. 1. A method of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off-coating protected documents of at least one game using middleware , the documents including secure variable indicia and non-secure variable indicia , the documents and the at least one game being associated with at least one overall print run , each print run including (i) a plurality of non-winning documents and (ii) a plurality of winning documents determined by revealing secure variable indicia according to predetermined game programming , and wherein at least the secure variable indicia portion of digital imaging is hidden under the scratch-off coating , the method comprising:(a) generating the secure variable indicia in at least one non-vector raster format;(b) generating vector graphics to be imaged on physical locations of the documents;(c) assigning the secure variable indicia in at least one non-vector raster format to documents in a print run and shuffling the documents throughout the print run; and(d) linking via ...

Solid State Random Number Generator

Both dice and teetotums have been traditionally more portable than traditional spinning wheels as a means of random result generation. This invention aims to make a spinning wheel just as portable as either of the above.

GAMING SYSTEM WITH GAMING MACHINES HAVING ASSOCIATED SECONDARY GAME BOARDS

A gaming system comprises gaming machines which are configured to generate gaming information and present games, such as primary games, to players, and game boards which also generate gaming information for use in presenting games, such as secondary games, to players. The game boards may be used to present the secondary games to players via player presentation devices such as a player's mobile phone, tablet, PDA, computer or the like. 1a plurality of casino gaming machines directly playable by one or more players each having a player presentation device, the casino gaming machines each comprising a housing, at least one display, at least one player input device and at least one processor, said at least one processor configured to implement at least one first random number generator and to generate primary game information based upon an output of said at least one first random number generator, to cause said primary game information to be displayed by said at least one display and to receive player input at one or more times via said at least one player input device, whereby said casino gaming machines are capable of presenting one or more primary games to players thereof;a plurality of game boards, each game board comprising at least one processor configured to generate secondary wagering game information, the plurality of game boards being communicatively coupled to the plurality of casino gaming machines; whereinsaid plurality of casino gaming machines are further configured to present one or more secondary wagering games based upon said secondary wagering game information generated by said plurality of game boards to said one or more players via their player presentation device.. A gaming system comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/193,451 filed Jun. 27, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/574,831, filed Dec. 18, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/ ...

LINKING SECURE AND NON-SECURE DIGITAL IMAGING USING DIGITAL IMAGERS FOR PRODUCTION OF LOTTERY TICKETS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS

A method and system include digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off coating protected gaming documents of at least one game, the gaming documents including variable indicia, the gaming documents and the at least one game being associated with at least one overall print run, each print run including (i) a plurality of non-winning gaming documents and (ii) a plurality of winning gaming documents determined by revealing secure variable indicia according to predetermined game programming, and wherein at least the secure portion of digital imaging is hidden under the scratch-off coating. The secure portion can be encrypted into ciphertext with the non-secure portion remaining plaintext or cleartext. This enables digital imaging on demand across a local or distributed network of both secure and non-secure areas of instant lottery tickets or other documents having scratch-off coatings. 1. A method of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off coating protected gaming documents of at least one game , the gaming documents including variable indicia , the gaming documents and the at least one game being associated with at least one overall print run , each print run including (i) a plurality of non-winning gaming documents and (ii) a plurality of winning gaming documents determined by revealing secure variable indicia according to predetermined game programming , and wherein at least the secure portion of digital imaging is hidden under the scratch-off coating , the method comprising:(a) generating non-secure digital indicia to be imaged on physical locations of the gaming documents for (i) the non-winning gaming documents and (ii) the winning gaming documents, wherein any arrangement of non-secure digital indicia does not provide any indication of the win or lose status of the gaming documents without removing the scratch-off coating;(b) generating secure digital variable indicia to be imaged on physical ...

ENCRYPTING AND DECRYPTING POSTSCRIPT LANGUAGE

A method of encrypting at least a portion of PostScript vector language, where the PostScript vector language includes a cleartext portion and a ciphertext portion, the method including: (a) encrypting at least a part of the PostScript cleartext portion via an encryption algorithm with a generated encryption key resulting in at least a part of the ciphertext portion and overwriting the PostScript cleartext portion with the resulting at least part of the ciphertext portion; (b) saving the encryption key in a file separate from a file containing the PostScript vector language; (c) linking both the encryption key file and the PostScript file in an image processor interpreting the PostScript vector language to display or print PostScript graphics; (d) decrypting the at least part of the ciphertext portion resulting in decrypted PostScript cleartext; and (e) executing the resulting decrypted Postscript cleartext to produce an image on a document or screen. 1. A method of producing a printed image on a document including printed PostScript indicia by employing PostScript vector language to encrypt and decrypt at least a portion of PostScript vector data , wherein the PostScript vector data comprises a cleartext portion and a ciphertext portion , the method comprising:(a) encrypting at least a part of the PostScript cleartext portion via a PostScript executable encryption algorithm with a generated encryption key resulting in at least a part of the ciphertext portion and overwriting the PostScript cleartext portion with the resulting at least part of the ciphertext portion, wherein the PostScript executable encryption algorithm executes within the PostScript vector language;(b) saving the encryption key in at least one file separate from a file containing the PostScript vector data;(c) linking both the encryption key file and the PostScript file in a Raster Image Processor (RIP) interpreting the PostScript vector data to print PostScript graphics;(d) decrypting the at ...

Generation of variations in computer graphics from intermediate file formats of limited variability, including generation of different game outcomes

A method and system is provided of enhancing the variability of high-quality computer graphics from limited sources utilizing minimal processing and bandwidth in real time. An underlying backdrop 3D model is generated. Next, Partially Rendered Pixels (PRP) of animated 3D characters are generated having lighting and texture information compatible with the underlying backdrop 3D model. The texture and other ancillary data are removed or omitted from the PRP animated 3D characters leaving only a detailed skeletal model. The extracted texture and other ancillary data are placed in a separate PRP lookup table. A fully rendered video segment is created from the PRP and a selected set of texture and other ancillary data.

GAMES, LOTTERIES, AND SWEEPSTAKES AND TICKETS, SYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND METHODS RELATED THERETO

Games, lotteries, and/or sweepstakes as well as tickets, systems, technologies, and/or methods related thereto. In some embodiments, unique games and/or unique administrations of games and/or unique tickets useful for participating in games. In certain preferred embodiments, games which can be administrated or participated in contemporaneously with an event, such as a sporting event, music performance, or trade show (e.g., at the same time or during a live event). In certain of such preferred embodiments, participants in games make no payment to participate in the games. 1. A gaming method comprising the steps of:a sponsor displaying an advertisement accompanied by a game invitation in association with a spectator event;providing a network, including data transmission and storage mechanisms, for game contestants to electronically submit digital images for game participation;a plurality of spectators of said spectator event, becoming game contestants and entering said game, by generating a digital image utilizing a camera, a cellular phone with a built-in camera, a scanner, or a kiosk and electronically submitting said digital images representing lottery tickets, as well as contestant information, to said network, for game participation, said digital images comprising at least one still image selected from a personal photograph, a family photograph, and a pet photograph, said digital images being electronically submitted utilizing an MMS message or an internet connection, said digital images being stored on lottery servers;generating a random entry number for each submitted digital image utilizing a random number generator, each said random entry number being derived from digital image information obtained from each said respective, submitted digital image, and affiliating each said derived random entry number with each said digital image from which it is derived;electronically processing said digital images and contestant information and said derived random entry ...

CUSTOMIZABLE DICE

A programmable die may feature a robust frame structure housing a plurality of display screens which may be programmed to display any number of possible data. Any number of sides are possible, so long as they can be read. The die may be programmed remotely, such as through an app, or manually. The displays may be LCD screens or electronic paper, or any later discovered and suitable device. A battery may be directly or inductively charged. 1. A programmable die comprising:a roll cage defining an interior and a plurality of faces;processing unit within the interior;a memory operably connected to the processing unit;a means for programming the processing unit;a plurality of display screens equal to the plurality of faces, with one screen mounted in each face, each screen operably connected to the processing unit; andthe processing unit providing user programmable output to be displayed on the display screens as a display paradigm, said paradigm not changing based on the position of the die.2. The programmable die of claim 1 , the means for programming the processing unit further comprising an antenna for communication with a computer and a resident application on said computer for selecting output displays.3. The programmable die of claim 1 , the means for programming the processing unit further comprising a data communications port and a computer with a resident application on said computer for selecting output displays.4. The programmable die of claim 1 , further comprising a position sensor.5. The programmable die of claim 4 , the position sensor being selected from the set of position sensors consisting of: at least one accelerometer and a gyroscope.6. The programmable die of claim 1 , the position sensor being at least one ambient light sensor positioned in each face of the die claim 1 , wherein a sensor detecting a least amount of ambient light indicating a bottom face.7. The programmable die of claim 1 , the display screens being selected from the set of display ...

GAMING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING MOVEABLE GAME ELEMENTS

Systems and methods of operating a wheel are described herein. The wheel includes a plurality of game wedges and a wedge selector. The plurality of game wedges includes a first variable wedge, a second variable wedge, and at least one moveable wedge. Each game wedge is associated with a respective award and a respective probability of selection. The method includes generating, using a random-number generator, a random number representing a selected game wedge of the plurality of game wedges, causing the wedge selector to visibly identify the selected game wedge, and in response to a trigger game wedge of the game wedges being the selected game wedge, shifting the moveable wedge around the wheel to change a visible size of the first variable wedge and the respective probability of selection of the first variable game wedge proportional to the change in visible size. 1. A method of operating a wheel , the wheel including a plurality of game wedges and a wedge selector , the plurality of game wedges including a first variable wedge , a second variable wedge , and at least one moveable wedge , each game wedge of the plurality of game wedges being associated with a respective award and a respective probability of selection , the method comprising:generating, using a random-number generator, a random number representing a selected game wedge of the plurality of game wedges;causing the wedge selector to visibly identify the selected game wedge; andin response to a trigger game wedge of the plurality of game wedges being the selected game wedge, shifting the at least one moveable wedge around the wheel to change a visible size of the first variable wedge and the respective probability of selection of the first variable game wedge proportional to the change in visible size.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the visible size and the respective probability of the first variable wedge decreases in response to the trigger game wedge being the selected game wedge claim 1 , and ...

LOTTERY NUMBER GENERATING ASSEMBLY

A lottery number generating assembly includes a housing, a control circuit positioned within the housing and a random number generator positioned within the housing. The random number generator randomly selects five numbers each ranging between 1 and 99 when the random number generator is turned on to randomly select numbers for playing power ball lottery or mega ball lottery. A plurality of touch screens is each coupled to the housing and each of the touch screens is electrically coupled to the control circuit. Each of the touch screens displays indicia comprising a respective one of the randomly selected numbers to display the randomly selected numbers for a user to play the power ball lottery or the mega ball lottery. 1. A lottery number generating assembly being configured to randomly select and subsequently display a plurality of numbers for a lottery , said assembly comprising:a housing being longitudinally elongated;a control circuit being positioned within said housing;a random number generator being positioned within said housing, said random number generator randomly selecting five numbers each ranging between 1 and 99 when said random number generator is turned on wherein said random number generator is configured to randomly select numbers for playing power ball lottery or mega ball lottery; anda plurality of touch screens, each of said touch screens being coupled to said housing, each of said touch screens being electrically coupled to said control circuit, each of said touch screens displaying indicia comprising a respective one of the randomly selected numbers wherein said plurality of touch screens is configured to display the randomly selected numbers for a user to play the power ball lottery or the mega ball lottery.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein:said control circuit receives a power ball input, a mega ball input and a reselect input;said random number generator is electrically coupled to said control circuit, said random number ...

Method of Conducting a Lottery

An embodiment involves obtaining a number; associating consecutive digits of the number with consecutive rotatable cylinders arranged in an axial row, wherein each rotatable cylinder has a hole on its outer rim; causing a loading module, that is disposed above the rotatable cylinders and contains ten rotatable sections, to load balls from at least some of the ten sections into a rotatable cylinder, wherein each of the ten sections contains balls respectively labelled by way of RFID tags with a different digit; causing the rotatable cylinder to rotate and deposit a ball onto an inclined slot; receiving, from an RFID reader, a representation of a digit labelled on the ball; and based on the digit, causing the loading module to load additional balls from at least some of the ten sections into a next rotatable cylinder that is adjacent to the rotatable cylinder. 1. A method comprising:obtaining a number;associating consecutive digits of the number with consecutive rotatable cylinders of a plurality of rotatable cylinders arranged in an axial row, wherein each rotatable cylinder has a hole on its outer rim;causing a loading module, that is disposed above the plurality of rotatable cylinders and contains ten rotatable sections arranged in an axial row, to use axial and rotational movement to load balls from at least some of the ten rotatable sections into a rotatable cylinder of the plurality of rotatable cylinders, wherein each of the ten rotatable sections has a hole commensurate in size to the holes in the rotatable cylinders, and wherein each of the ten rotatable sections contains balls respectively labelled with a different digit in the range of 0 through 9, and wherein the balls are labelled by way of RFID tags;causing the rotatable cylinder to rotate and thereby deposit a ball onto an inclined slot that is disposed below and axially aligned with the plurality of rotatable cylinders;receiving, from an RFID reader at a distal end of the inclined slot, a ...

RANDOM DIGIT GENERATOR FEATURING DIFFERENTLY COLORED BALLS

The current invention is an improvement to the random number generator described in U.S. Pat. No. . Random digits are generated by mixing ten differently colored balls in a transparent chamber. The entire surfaces of all the balls are uniformly colored and unmarked. None of the balls contains any electronic identification devices. A color sensor mounted near the settlement pocket of the mixing chamber emits data that is unique for each ball. A miniature computer and novel software correlate the data emitted for each of the ten balls with a different digit. One of the balls is randomly separated from the others and comes to rest near the color sensor without human intervention. The computer and its software record the digit that is correlated with the randomly separated ball and command a mini-projector to display the digit on the ball's surface in an upright position. 119-. (canceled)20. A system for randomly generating lottery digits comprising:means for measuring reflected light, said means comprising means for emitting light having different wave lengths, and also comprising means for receiving reflected light, and also comprising means for producing different electronic data that represents the different wave lengths of said received reflected light, said means for measuring reflected light also comprising ambient light shielding means having a circular opening for allowing passage of said emitted and reflected light;a plurality of transparent mixing chambers, each of said chambers accommodating one of said means for measuring reflected light, and each of said chambers containing ten balls, all of said ten balls having substantially identical sizes, weights and spherical shapes, the diameter of said balls being greater than the diameter of said circular opening, the entire surface of each said ball having substantially uniform light-reflecting characteristics, the surface of each said ball having measurable light-reflecting characteristics that are substantially ...

Mission functionality

This disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods include an electronic gaming device management system including a memory including one or more promotional gaming structures, one or more processors configured to implement the one or more promotional gaming structures, where the one or more promotional gaming structures includes a first promotional gaming structure relating to a first gaming site.

System and method for providing players with location of lottery tickets with specific game play characters

A lottery ticket dispensing system includes an array having bins that dispense a pack of scratch-off lottery tickets, wherein each ticket includes game play characters covered by a scratch-off coating. A pack code for each ticket pack is associated with a computer database file maintained by a central server that includes identification of some of the game play characters for each of the tickets in the pack and location of the pack. A display is in communication with the central server and, based on ticket location information from the central server, is configured to reveal to players the game play characters of at least certain ones of the scratch-off lottery tickets remaining in the array.

LOTTERY GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A lottery gaming system and method providing players with various different lottery ticket purchase options, wherein higher wager levels have higher average expected payouts. 1a processor; and receive, via an input device, a player selection of one or more of a plurality of different symbols for a lottery ticket to be purchased by the player;', 'receive, via the input device, for each player-selected symbol for the lottery ticket, a player selection of one of a plurality of different wager levels for that selected symbol for the lottery ticket;', 'receive a payment for the lottery ticket from the player based on a quantity of the player-selected symbols and on the player-selected wager level;', 'for each player-selected symbol for the lottery ticket, randomly select an award from a plurality of different awards to associate with that player-selected symbol, said random selection being in accordance with predetermined odds of randomly selecting each of the plurality of different awards associated with the player-selected wager level, wherein the plurality of different wager levels have different predetermined odds;', 'create the lottery ticket for the player based on each of the player-selected symbols, the player-selected wager level, and the randomly selected award associated with each of the player-selected symbols;', 'store data associated with the lottery ticket;', 'cause the lottery ticket to be provided to the player;', 'at a designated draw time for the lottery ticket, randomly select a winning draw symbol for the lottery ticket; and', 'determine whether any of the player-selected symbols of the lottery ticket matches the winning draw symbol for the lottery ticket, and if so, determine the award associated with matched player-selected symbol to enable a payout of such determined award to the player for the lottery ticket., 'a memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to. A gaming system ...

Lottery Ticket Dispensing Method and System with Additional Purchase Recommendation Capability

A lottery ticket dispensing method provides different types of lottery tickets in a jurisdiction and includes providing first lottery tickets for sale from a dispenser for a first type of lottery game. Upon a player making a selection of one of the first lottery tickets for purchase, a controller in communication with the dispenser determines whether one or more other lottery games are available for play within the jurisdiction. The method assigns one or more companion games from the available other lottery games based on the player's selection of the first lottery ticket and predefined filter values. The companion games are presented to the player as a suggestion or recommendation for an additional lottery ticket purchase. Upon the player selecting one of the companion games for purchase, the additional lottery ticket is provided to the player from the dispenser. 1. A lottery ticket dispensing method for providing different types of lottery tickets in a jurisdiction , comprising:providing first lottery tickets for sale from a dispenser for a first type of lottery game;upon a player making a selection of one of the first lottery tickets for purchase, with a controller in communication with the dispenser, determining whether one or more other lottery games are available for play within the jurisdiction;assigning one or more companion games from the available other lottery games based on the player's selection of the first lottery ticket and predefined filter values;presenting the companion games to the player as a suggestion or recommendation for an additional lottery ticket purchase; andupon the player selecting one of the companion games for purchase, providing the additional lottery ticket to the player from the dispenser.2. The lottery ticket dispensing method as in claim 1 , wherein the first type of lottery game are scratch-games and an inventory of scratch-off lottery tickets for different scratch-off games are maintained in the dispenser.3. The lottery ticket ...

Electronic gaming apparatus

An electronic gaming apparatus which preferably corresponds to and effectively electronically automates the game of chance known as "Pull-Tab." A primary strip of indicia in the form of a roll is provided in the apparatus and upon actuation of the apparatus, a segment of the strip is severed to provide a strip segment or ticket and is dispensed. If the indicia on the severed segment corresponds to a winning indicia, then the player would win the game. A duplicate copy of each severed segment of the primary strip is maintained on a duplicate strip and stored for purposes of later auditing. In addition, an electronic display is provided on the apparatus. The primary or duplicate strip of indicia contains a code corresponding to the indicia printed on each dispensed segment. This code is read as a segment of the strip is dispensed and simultaneously displayed on the screen.

Reliable delivery of multi-cast conferencing data

컨퍼런싱 데이터가 계층 구조로 배열된 멀티캐스트 컨퍼런스 세션에 참여하고 있는 컴퓨터 시스템에 신뢰성있게 전달된다. 자식 컴퓨터 시스템이 멀티캐스트 패킷(예를 들어, IP 멀티캐스트 패킷)을 수신하지 않을 때, 자식 컴퓨터 시스템은 부정 응답(negative acknowledgement)을 부모 컴퓨터 시스템으로 전송한다. 그에 응답하여, 부모 컴퓨터 시스템은 멀티캐스트 패킷에 포함되었던 컨퍼런싱 데이터를 자식 컴퓨터 시스템으로 재전송한다. 컨퍼런싱 데이터는 유니캐스트(예를 들어, TCP)를 통해 자식 컴퓨터 시스템으로 재전송될 수 있다. 따라서, 멀티캐스트를 통해 수신되지 않거나 손상된 컨퍼런싱 데이터는 유니캐스트를 통해 복구될 수 있다. 컴퓨터 시스템은 루트 컴퓨터 시스템과 통신할 필요없이 기존의 멀티캐스트 컨퍼런스 세션에 참가할 수 있다. 루트 컴퓨터 시스템은 변동된 네트워크 상태를 보상하기 위해 멀티캐스트 전송율을 조정한다. 네트워크 통신, 전자 컨퍼런스, 멀티캐스트, 유니캐스트, 컨퍼런스 세션, Conferencing data is reliably delivered to computer systems participating in multicast conference sessions arranged in a hierarchy. When the child computer system does not receive a multicast packet (eg, an IP multicast packet), the child computer system sends a negative acknowledgment to the parent computer system. In response, the parent computer system retransmits the conferencing data that was included in the multicast packet to the child computer system. Conferencing data may be retransmitted to the child computer system via unicast (eg, TCP). Thus, conferencing data that is not received or corrupted via multicast can be recovered via unicast. The computer system can join an existing multicast conference session without having to communicate with the root computer system. The root computer system adjusts the multicast rate to compensate for varying network conditions. Network communications, electronic conferences, multicast, unicast, conference sessions,

Game machine, game control method, and computer program

Procedure for generating and subsequently using authentication information

一种无固定点销售彩票的轮椅、其运营系统及方法

本发明涉及一种无固定点销售彩票的轮椅、其运营系统及方法。本发明的轮椅技术方案是：座板尾部固定连接有水平设置的心轴，心轴外表面套设有连接套，连接套上安装有与心轴配合的弹性固定机构；连接套外表面固定连接的下支架和上支架的夹角为95‑120°；上支架上安装有显示器和定位头；下支架连接有驱动其以心轴为中心摆动的调节机构；下支架设有锁紧机构，当调节机构驱动下支架靠近后轮时，锁紧机构将后轮制动。运营系统通过轮椅终端、慈善援助系统和彩票系统三者的三角循环实现运营。本发明的目的在于实现无固定点销售，任何地点都可以进行彩票销售，使得使用轮椅的残疾人增加收入与再就业，同时赋予轮椅收纳变形的结构，方便残疾人使用。

Method for playing a lottery game

본 발명은 복권 추첨과 스포츠 종합계(sports totalizers)를 행하는 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따르면, 예를 들어 복권 추첨에 참여하는 각각의 플레이어(3)는 적어도 하나의 타이머(27)와, 메모리(26)와, 정보 입력-출력 장치(29), "빙고" 유형의 복권 상의 그 자금에 상응하는 게임 영역(89)을 한정하는 표시기(31)를 구비한 개별적인 메모리 장치(4)를 사용한다. 이 시스템은 가상 정보를 개별 메모리 장치(4)에 기록하기 위한 시간을 카운트하는 경우, 타이머(27)로부터의 디지털 데이터와 그 시간 특성을 모두 사용하는데 추가적인 특징이 있다. 이 개별적인 메모리 장치(4)는 가상 정보의 몇몇 변형을 동시에 추가로 기록할 수 있으며 소정의 알고리즘을 이용하여 그 변형을 정형화할 수 있다. The present invention relates to a method of performing a lottery draw and sports totalizers. According to the invention, for example, each player 3 participating in the lottery draw has at least one timer 27, a memory 26, an information input-output device 29, a "bingo" type lottery ticket. A separate memory device 4 is used with an indicator 31 defining a game area 89 corresponding to the funds of the prize. This system has an additional feature in using both the digital data from the timer 27 and its time characteristic when counting the time for writing the virtual information into the individual memory device 4. This individual memory device 4 can additionally record several variations of the virtual information at the same time and formulate the variations using a predetermined algorithm. 복권 추첨, 가상 정보, 스포츠 종합계, 게임 이벤트, 게임 참가자 Lottery draw, virtual information, sports synthesis, game event, game participant

Automated ticket sales and dispensing system

An automated ticket sales and dispensing system is customer operated to provide tickets for various entertainment events, travel, and other products and services such as lottery tickets, gift certificates, raffle tickets, moneygrams, and in some areas, off-track betting without the aid of an employee. The system includes a terminal which has a monitor with an interactive touch-sensitive display screen which will show the customer a view of the stage or field as seen from the seating area of the seats which have been selected prior to the purchase with the ability to accept or select another seat. The system is menu driven and allows a customer to select and purchase tickets by touching the screen in response to messages displayed on the screen. Verbal messages in one or more languages may be given along with visual messages. The system will accept payment in the form of cash, credit cards, bank debit cards, and local personal checks. A video cassette player in the terminal continuously shows upcoming events and attractions in the area and advertising for local clubs and restaurants during periods when no transactions are being made. The terminal may be placed at various convenient locations and is operational around the clock for the convenience of ticket purchasers.

Method for drawing lottery

FIELD: entertainment games. SUBSTANCE: method involves issuing lottery tickets, production of data set of about tickets participating in play, distribution of prize amount, performing drawing event, and paying money to winners. Lottery is drawn in systems, which use identification cards. Lottery tickets are issued in electronic form. Lottery drawing procedure involves generation of set of identification data for electronic lottery tickets, in order to provide distribution of prizes. They are included into produced set of identification data. Identification cards are used as carriers of information about electronic lottery tickets. Then, lottery drawing procedure involves transmission of data about available identification cards and generation of data set with correspondence of identifiers of electronic lottery tickets and identifiers of identification cards using the following dependence (n•M+C)modT = K, where n is checked identifier of electronic lottery ticket, mod is operation for calculation of division remainder, M, C, T and K are numbers, which belong to set of function parameters, K is within range of 0 to T-1, T=N/win, where N is total number of tickets, win is desired number of winning tickets. M, C and T are coprime. M and C are greater than maximal value of number of N. EFFECT: possibility to invite participation from owners of identification cards, security and anonymity of lottery participants. 3 cl, 4 dwg РУГОЭТЕСс ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (19) (51) МПК? ВИ” 2160 141‘ 13) Сл А 6 ЗЕ 3/06 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 2000107052/12, 23.03.2000 (24) Дата начала действия патента: 23.03.2000 (46) Дата публикации: 10.12.2000 (56) Ссылки: КУ 2124230 СЛ, 21.07.1997. КУ 2125904 СЛ, 10.02.1999. 4$ 5085435 А, 04.02.1992. КЦ 2014108 СЛ, 18.03.1994. ЕР 0048961 АЛ, 07.04.1982. СВ 1176736 А, 07.01.1970. (98) Адрес для переписки: 197136, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 73, Мус Г.П. (71) Заявитель: ...

Method for Reverse Sharing Parker Device by using Sharer's Mobile Device

본 발명은 공유자 무선단말을 이용한 역방향 파커 공유 방법에 관한 것으로, 본 발명에 따른 공유자 무선단말을 이용한 역방향 파커 공유 방법은, 서버를 통해 실행되는 방법에 있어서, 사용자 차량의 OBD(OnBoard Diagnostic)포트에 이탈착 가능하며 와이파이 기반의 비동기 무선신호를 송출하는 OBD장치를 고유 식별하는 고유정보와 상기 OBD장치를 소유한 사용자가 소지하며 지정된 특정 앱을 설치 실행한 무선단말을 고유 식별 인증하는 고유인증정보를 등록받아 연계 저장하고, 상기 고유인증정보에 대응하는 사용자 무선단말의 앱으로부터 상기 사용자의 OBD장치에서 송출하는 비동기 무선신호를 수신하여 지정된 코드정보를 인식 인증한 결과를 기반으로 원형의 기구부를 동작시켜 주차 여부를 통제하는 사용자의 파커장치를 제3자에게 공유 요청하는 공유요청정보를 수신하고, 상기 파커장치를 공유받을 공유자가 결정되면, 상기 결정된 공유자 무선단말에 구비된 근거리 통신부의 비동기 무선신호를 통해 근거리로 송출되어 상기 공유된 파커장치를 통해 인식 인증 가능한 공유코드를 확인하고, 상기 공유자 무선단말의 앱으로 상기 확인된 공유코드를 제공하며, 상기 공유코드는, 상기 공유자 무선단말에 구비된 근거리 통신부의 비동기 무선신호를 통해 근거리로 송출되고, 상기 공유된 파커장치를 통해 인식 인증되어 상기 파커장치의 원형의 기구부를 동작시켜 주차 여부를 통제하는데 이용된다.

Input method and device for betting system

本发明适用于投注系统技术领域，提供了一种投注系统输入方法及装置，所述投注系统输入方法包括：机顶盒获取投注系统在电视上的文本输入框；调用机顶盒遥控器，利用所述机顶盒遥控器获取手动输入的字母，在所述文本输入框中输入所述字母对应的汉字。本发明解决了目前投注系统的输入受限，不利于投注系统普及的问题。有益效果在于以下两方面，一方面实现了基于机顶盒环境下实现投注系统中英文输入，有利于投注系统普及；另一方面，通过在电视上的文本输入框输入投注信息，创造了全新的彩票购买方式，后续用户可以通过电视购买彩票，使得购买彩票更方便、更快捷。

Digital white gaussian noise generator by wallace method

FIELD: electrical engineering.SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of electrical engineering, in particular to the communication channel simulation device for checking the noise-immune encoding module. Digital white Gaussian noise generator comprises a uniform random number generator (URNG), a multiplexer, an address generation unit comprising a shift unit and a computer, a memory unit, an orthogonal transformation unit, a correction unit, an initialisation unit, two adders, four XOR units.EFFECT: technical result consists in increase in the speed of digital white Gaussian noise generator.1 cl, 4 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 723 272 C1 (51) МПК H03M 13/01 (2006.01) G06F 1/02 (2006.01) G07C 15/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК H03M 13/01 (2020.01); G06F 1/03 (2020.01); G07C 15/00 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019130899, 01.10.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Акционерное общество "Концерн "Созвездие" (RU) Дата регистрации: 09.06.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 09.06.2020 Бюл. № 16 2 7 2 3 2 7 2 R U (54) Генератор цифрового белого гауссовского шума по методу Уоллеса (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к области равномерных случайных чисел (ГРСЧ), электротехники, в частности к устройству мультиплексор, блок формирования адресов, моделирования канала связи для проверки модуля содержащий узел сдвига и вычислитель, блок помехоустойчивого кодирования. Технический памяти, блок ортогонального преобразования, результат заключается в увеличении блок коррекции, блок инициализации, два быстродействия генератора цифрового белого сумматора, четыре узла «исключающее или». 4 гауссовского шума. Генератор цифрового белого ил. гауссовского шума содержит генератор Стр.: 1 C 1 C 1 Адрес для переписки: 394018, Воронежская обл., г. Воронеж, ул. Плехановская, 14, АО "Концерн "Созвездие" 2 7 2 3 2 7 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: CN ...

Method for playing game or drawing lottery and game device which implements said method

FIELD: entertainment games with random output. SUBSTANCE: method involves generation of character or set of characters by game device, choice of character or set of characters by player, and presentation of character or set of characters which had been defined by game device to player. Player provides control of impossibility of alteration of characters defined by game device prior to their presentation. Corresponding device has unit for generation of character or set of characters by game device, unit for choosing character or set of characters by player and comparison unit. EFFECT: increased reliability and fidelity of monitoring on randomness of output and absence of unfair shuffling of results. 14 cl, 4 dwg эбЕЕ гс ПЧ ГЭ РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ ЗВО“” 2437 196 Сл М 6 07 С 15/00 12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21), (22) Заявка: 97105248/09, 01.04.1997 (46) Дата публикации: 10.09.1999 (56) Ссылки: КУ 2056080 СЛ, 10.03.96. СВ 1275697, (71) Заявитель: Кондратюк Игорь Гариевич (72) Изобретатель: Кондратюк И.Г. 24.05.72. СВ 1589258 А, 07.05.81. СВ 2236421 (73) Патентообладатель: А, 03.04.91. ОЕ 3623938 А!, 21.01.88. \МО 091/06931, 16.05.91. СВ 2147773 А, 15.05.85. (98) Адрес для переписки: 121614, Москва, ул.Крылатские холмы, д.30, кор.7, кв.159, Кондратюку И.Г. Кондратюк Игорь Гариевич (54) СПОСОБ ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ ИГРЫ ИМЛИ ЛОТЕРЕИ И ИГРОВОЙ АВТОМАТ ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ (57) Реферат: Способ проведения игр и лотерей и игровой автомат для его осуществления предназначены для проведения игр и лотерей со случайным ИСХОДОМ. Технический результат заключается в повышении надежности и достоверности контроля. Технический результат достигается за счет того, что в способе проведения игр и лотерей определяют символ или комбинацию символов игровым автоматом, обеспечивают выбор символа или комбинации символов игроком, а затем ему предъявляют символ или комбинацию символов, определенные игровым автоматом. При этом игроку обеспечивают ...

Method and apparatus for providing supplementary product sales to a customer at a customer terminal

A system for providing supplementary product sales is provided in which a central controller, which may be operated by a credit card issuer, receives a purchase from a card authorization terminal. The purchase includes at least one purchase parameter, such as a customer account identifier, product identifiers for specifying items purchased or product price. The central controller determines a supplementary product to offer that is based on the at least one purchase parameter. A product identifier for specifying the supplementary product is transmitted to the card authorization terminal, where the customer chooses whether to accept the offered supplementary product. The card authorization terminal generates and transmits to the central controller a selection signal indicative of whether the supplementary product is accepted. If the selection signal indicates that the supplementary product is accepted, the central controller adjusts a balance of a financial account in dependence on an adjustment value associated with the supplementary product. The financial account may be, for example, a credit card account of the customer, the merchant controlling the card authorization terminal, or a merchant offering the accepted supplementary product. Thus, payment for the supplementary product or rewards for accepting the supplementary product may be transferred among various parties automatically.

Method and system for processing supplementary product sales at a point-of-sale terminal

A POS terminal determines an upsell to offer in exchange for the change due to a customer in connection with a purchase. The point-of-sale terminal preferably maintains a database of at least one upsell price and a corresponding upsell to offer a customer in exchange for the change due to him. If the customer accepts the upsell, the cashier so indicates by pressing a selection button on the POS terminal. The required payment amount for the customer to pay is then set equal to the rounded price, rather than the purchase price. Thus, the customer receives the upsell in exchange for the coins due to him, and the coins need not be exchanged between the customer and the POS terminal.

System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals

A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information The lottery tickets generated include fractional value and “quick-pick” lottery tickets. A group of point-of-sale terminals are connected to a POS controller which communicates with a lottery data processing system. An encrypted authentication code also printed on the sales receipt allows the lottery player to verify all lottery ticket transaction information, as needed. In at least one embodiment, a method is provided for performing a lottery ticket transaction at a point-of-sale terminal. The method includes the steps of ( 1 ) calculating a change amount of a merchandise transaction; ( 2 ) receiving a request to purchase a lottery ticket in exchange for the change amount; ( 3 ) transmitting a request for a lottery ticket, the request including the change amount; ( 4 ) receiving lottery ticket information that is based on the change amount; and ( 5 ) printing the lottery ticket information on a receipt if the request to purchase a lottery ticket in exchange for the change amount is received, the lottery ticket information including a plurality of lottery numbers. Numerous other embodiments are also provided.

Method for allowing a customer to obtain a discounted price for a transaction and terminal for performing the method

A pricing terminal is installed at a retail store. The pricing terminal includes an enclosure that allows a customer to be seated therein, a display screen mounted in the enclosure, a keyboard and a processor operatively connected to the display screen and the keyboard. The processor is programmed to control the display screen, receive input via the keyboard and guide the customer to perform a pricing activity. The pricing activity may include viewing an advertisement, answering survey questions, or agreeing to enter into a transaction with a third party. The customer is rewarded for performing the pricing activity by receiving a discount on a purchase transaction or another benefit.

Method and apparatus for facilitating the play of fractional lottery tickets utilizing point-of -sale terminals

In accordance with the present invention, a store controller determines a monetary value, such as an amount of spare change due to a customer. The store controller also selects a ticket record that includes a set of ticket numbers. Subsequently, the store controller purchases at least one lottery ticket based on the monetary value and the set of ticket numbers. The store controller then outputs the information to a POS terminal, which prints a fractional lottery ticket redeemable for a portion of the lottery ticket's prize. The fractional lottery ticket includes the ticket numbers and a fractional lottery ticket value that is based on the monetary value. The fractional lottery ticket value may be, for example, equal to the monetary value, or may be the monetary value rounded to the nearest nickel. After a drawing date for the lottery ticket, the customer redeems the fractional lottery ticket, typically at a POS terminal, if a prize is due. The POS terminal communicates with the store controller, which receives the ticket numbers and the fractional lottery ticket value therefrom. From the received information, the store controller may determine a prize value of the corresponding lottery ticket. The customer is, in turn, provided with a portion of the prize value based on the fractional lottery ticket value.

Method and apparatus for selling an aging food product

An automated kitchen apparatus determines a time until expiration of a food product. In one embodiment, the kitchen apparatus determines the time until expiration by receiving a start signal indicating that a food product is available to sell. Such a start signal may be generated by a timer on a warming bin that is initiated when a food product is placed in the warming bin. By measuring the elapsed time since the start signal was received, the time until expiration is determined. Based on the time until expiration, the automated kitchen apparatus sets the minimum price of that food product. Customers at a POS terminal may then purchase the aged food product for the minimum price. In one embodiment, an offer describing the food product and its minimum price is displayed on the POS terminal. In another embodiment, the customer is offered the food product for his change due, if that change due is not less than the minimum price.

Method and apparatus for generating a coupon

A POS terminal generates a purchase price of a purchase, and generates a rounded price. The rounded price may be, for example, the lowest whole number greater than the purchase price. The POS terminal then calculates a round-up amount (change due the customer) as the difference between the purchase price and the rounded price. The coupon value is set based on the round-up amount. For example, the coupon may be redeemable for triple the amount of change due. The POS terminal prints on the coupon an identifier, such as a bar code, that is based on the coupon value. The bar code allows the coupon to be read by a POS terminal when the coupon is redeemed.

Method and apparatus for facilitating the play of fractional lottery tickets utilizing point-of-sale terminals

A store controller determines a monetary value, such as an amount of spare change due to a customer, and allocates a portion of a lottery ticket for the customer. The portion is based on the monetary value, and may be, for example, equal to the monetary value, or may be the monetary value rounded to the nearest nickel. The store controller outputs a ticket identifier that identifies the lottery ticket (e.g. a serial number) and a portion identifier that identifies the allocated portion of the lottery ticket (e.g. $0.34 of a $2.00 lottery ticket). Typically, the store controller outputs the identifiers to a POS terminal, which prints a fractional lottery ticket redeemable for a portion of the lottery ticket's prize. The store controller also stores the ticket identifier and the portion identifier, to assure that fraudulent tickets will be detected. After a drawing date of the lottery ticket, the customer redeems the fractional lottery ticket, typically at a POS terminal. The POS terminal communicates with the store controller, which receives the ticket identifier and the portion identifier therefrom. From the received identifiers, the store controller may determine a prize value of the lottery ticket. The customer is in turn provided with a portion of the prize value based on the allocated portion of the ticket.

Method and apparatus for automatically vending a combination of products

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for automatically delivering a combination of products from a vending machine at a package price. The method of the present invention includes the step of receiving a package identifier. The method also includes the steps of identifying a set of products corresponding to the package identifier and determining a package price corresponding to the identified set of products. The method further includes the steps of outputting a signal representing the package price and outputting a signal representing an instruction to dispense a unit of each identified product. An apparatus is also disclosed to carry out the method steps of the present invention.

Method and apparatus for generating a coupon

A POS terminal generates a purchase price of a purchase, and generates a rounded price. The rounded price may be, for example, the lowest whole number greater than the purchase price. The POS terminal then calculates a round-up amount (change due the customer) as the difference between the purchase price and the rounded price. The coupon value is set based on the round-up amount. For example, the coupon may be redeemable for triple the amount of change due. The POS terminal prints on the coupon an identifier, such as a bar code, that is based on the coupon value. The bar code allows the coupon to be read by a POS terminal when the coupon is redeemed.

Method and apparatus for vending a combination of products

A method and apparatus for delivering a plurality of products from a vending machine is disclosed. The method generally allows an offer for a package to be output, in which the package defines a plurality of products, including a selected product. An apparatus is also disclosed to carry out the method steps of the present invention.

Method and apparatus for controlling offers that are provided at a point-of-sale terminal

A POS terminal or other computing device provides a plurality of offers to customers, and then measures a performance rate of each offer. For example, the acceptance rate or the profit rate of the offers may be measured. Based on the performance rates, a subset of offers is selected. In one embodiment, the highest performing offers are selected. In another embodiment, those offers having performance rates above a predetermined threshold are selected. The selected subset of offers is then provided, while the remaining, less desirable offers are discontinued.

Products and processes for vending a plurality of products

Products and processes are disclosed for defining at least one inventory group. This at least one inventory group includes at least two products that are available for sale by a vending machine. The vending machine outputs an indication of products that the at least one inventory group includes. The vending machine receiving, from a customer, a selection of a first product that the at least one inventory group includes. The vending machine processes a sale of a unit of the first product and a respective unit of at least one additional product for a single price.

Method and apparatus for providing and processing installment plans at a terminal

A central controller receives from a POS terminal a purchase price and a financial account identifier. The financial account identifier specifies a financial account, such as a credit card account. The central controller, in turn, generates one or more installment plan identifiers defining installment plans for payment of the purchase price. The installment plan identifiers are based on the purchase price and/or the financial account identifier. For example, certain accounts or certain high purchase prices may merit preferred installment plans. The installment plan identifiers are transmitted to the POS terminal. A purchaser at the POS terminal selects whether he would like to pay for his purchase in installments and, if so, using which installment plan. The POS terminal generates a selection signal indicative of whether to accept any of the installment plans, and transmits the selection signal to the central controller. The central controller receives the selection signal. If the selection signal indicates acceptance of any installment plan, use of the accepted installment plan for the financial account is authorized. Thereafter, bills are generated which reflect installment charges to be paid.

Method and apparatus for selling an aging food product

An automated kitchen apparatus determines a time until expiration of a food product. In one embodiment, the kitchen apparatus determines the time until expiration by receiving a start signal indicating that a food product is available to sell. Such a start signal may be generated by a timer on a warming bin that is initiated when a food product is placed in the warming bin. By measuring the elapsed time since the start signal was received, the time until expiration is determined. Based on the time until expiration, the automated kitchen apparatus sets the minimum price of that food product. Customers at a POS terminal may then purchase the aged food product for the minimum price. In one embodiment, an offer describing the food product and its minimum price is displayed on the POS terminal. In another embodiment, the customer is offered the food product for his change due, if that change due is not less than the minimum price.

Method and apparatus for facilitating play of fractional value lottery games

According to one embodiment, a method is provided for redeeming a game entry. The method includes steps of determining a wager amount that is associated with a winning game entry, determining a proportional share based on the wager amount, and determining a prize share amount based on the proportional share. The method may further include providing the prize share amount to a holder of the winning game entry. In some alternative embodiments, a prize for a winning game entry may be a non-monetary benefit.

Equipment for merchandising

(57)【要約】 店舗内のキャッシュレジスタ（３）は、セントラルコンピュータ（４）にセールスの量を示すデータ信号（５）を送信するようになっている。各セールスの大きさの比率が計算され、ジャックポットプライズ増加信号（６）の手段によってジャックポットプライズアキュムレータ（１）においてトータルに加算される。潜在的なバイヤーは、関連する店舗に入り、現在のジャックポットプライズの値及び彼らが商晶の購入によってジャックポットプライズを勝ち取るチャンスを有しているかを気にする。１以上のゲームマシン（７）で使えるトークンがバイヤーにジャックポットプライズを勝ち取るチャンスを与えるために利用される。

Electronic lottery method and electronic lottery system