JPH03250253A - Reverse insertion detecting system for betting ticket in betting ticket pay-back device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To smoothly execute pay-back work by reading image data (bet contents) recorded onto a betting ticket by an optical reading means and detecting it when which character (figure) this signal is can not be recognized whether the betting ticket is inserted to a betting ticket pay-back device in a normal state or not. CONSTITUTION:When the signal read by the optical reading means can not be recognized as image data 2, the state of inserting a betting ticket 1 to the betting ticket pay-back device is investigated at first by calculating the position of auxiliary data 3, which is recorded onto the betting ticket 1, to the optical reading means. As a result, when it is discriminated that the betting ticket 1 is inserted in the reverse state, the betting ticket 1 is returned to a betting person and it is guided by a sound, etc., to insert the betting ticket 1 again in the regular state. When it is not decided that the betting ticket 1 is inserted in the reverse state, it is judged that the image data 2 recorded onto the betting ticket 1 is defectively read. Thus, the case of the original read defect is distinguished from the case of the read defect caused by the reverse insertion and the pay-back work is smoothly executed.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] Regarding a method for detecting reverse insertion of voting tickets in a voting ticket refunding device, the purpose of the present invention is to detect votes recorded in image data on inserted voting tickets for the purpose of smoothly performing refund operations. In a voting ticket refund device that reads the content with an optical reading means, recognizes the image data from the read signal, and performs a refund process based on confirmation that the voting set number data therein is a winning set number, When a voting ticket with auxiliary data recorded in a predetermined portion is used, and the image data cannot be recognized from the read signal, the reading position of the auxiliary data by the voting ticket refund device is reversely inserted. The system automatically recognizes whether or not the auxiliary data is at the reading position, and detects reverse insertion of the voting ticket based on the recognition result.

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a method for detecting reverse insertion of a voting ticket in a voting ticket refunding device used in horse racing, bicycle racing, auto racing, etc. Regarding insertion detection method.

[Prior Art] A conventional voting ticket that records voting details using image data is as shown in FIG.

That is, the voting ticket 31 includes identification information such as single win, double win, etc.
Random data 32 in which the court, race number, etc. are randomly arranged, and voting data 33 such as group number and voting amount are recorded as image data. Note that 34 is a density judgment mark for judging the print density of the image data. When reading the voting ticket 31 optically, the print density is judged based on the number of hits of the density judgment mark, and based on this judgment result. The read slice level of the read circuit is determined.

Further, FIGS. 3(a) and 3(b) show normal insertion and reverse insertion, respectively.

Here, the voting ticket is refunded using a voting ticket refunding device as shown in FIG. That is, the voting ticket inserted into the voting ticket refund device is transported by the transport section 4I, and the random data 32 and voting data 33 are read by the optical reading means 42 and stored in the data storage section 43. Then, the recognition control unit 44 recognizes the contents of the signal stored in the pig storage unit 43 one character (number) at a time, and after recognizing all the characters (numbers), the recognition result is sent to the center 46.
Send to.

The center 46 checks whether the voting set data in the transmitted signal is correct, transmits the result to the voting ticket refund device, and if it is correct, displays the refund amount on the display unit 47. In the case of an automatic refund device, the cash dispensing unit 48 disburses cash, the audio control unit 49 provides audio guidance on refund details, and the discarded ticket processing unit 50 discards voting tickets. Further, when the read signal by the optical reading means 42 cannot be sufficiently recognized as image data, the voting ticket is returned by the return unit 51. Note that the recognition control section 44, the display section 47. Cash release section 48. Voice control section 4
9. Discarded ticket processing section 50. Each operation of the return unit 51 is controlled by the main control unit 4.
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[Problem to be solved by the invention] In the conventional voting ticket refund process as described above, the image data of the voting ticket inserted into the voting ticket refund device is read by an optical reading means, and this read signal or some character ( If the voting ticket is inserted into the voting ticket refund device in a state opposite to the normal state, the recognition cannot be performed and the reading will be defective. Therefore, the original reading failure condition in which it is impossible to recognize whether it is a read signal of a voting ticket inserted in a normal state or what characters (numbers) it is, and the above-mentioned reading failure condition coexist, and the next reading failure condition coexists. Because the procedures were different for each case, refund operations could not be carried out smoothly.

Therefore, in the present invention, what characters (numbers) does the read signal contain?
If it is not possible to recognize whether the voting ticket is properly inserted into the voting ticket refund device,
If the detection result is rNOJ, the purpose is to provide a voice guidance or the like to re-insert the voting ticket in the correct state, thereby facilitating smooth refund operations.

1.Means to solve the problem] FIG. 1 is a diagram explaining the principle of the present invention.

In Figure 1, Reference numeral 1 is a voting ticket, on which voting details and the like are recorded.

2 is image data that represents the voting details.

3 is auxiliary data, which is used to detect that the voting ticket 1 has been reversely inserted into the voting ticket refund device. In addition,
This auxiliary data may be printed, magnetically recorded, punched, etc., or may be data already recorded on the voting ticket, such as the density determination mark 34 in FIG. .

4 is the center line of the voting ticket 1 in the insertion direction, and the auxiliary data 3 is recorded at a position shifted from this center line.

Here, the refund process and detection of reverse insertion of the voting ticket 1 are performed by the following procedure.

■ Insert voting ticket 1 into the voting ticket refund device.

■ Read the image data voting contents) 2 using an optical reading means.

■'Determine whether it is possible to recognize the read signal or what characters (numbers) it is, and if it is rYEsI, step■°
If the answer is "NO", proceed to step ■'.

■° Determine whether the reading position of auxiliary data 3 is the reading position of the auxiliary data when voting ticket 1 is inserted backwards, and if r YES, proceed to step ■' and select "NO".
”, proceed to step ■°.

■°Detecting whether the voting ticket 1 was inserted in the opposite direction.

(2) It is determined that the reading is defective, that is, the voting ticket 1 was inserted in a normal state, or the reading operation of the image data 2 by the optical reading means is defective.

■゛Confirm whether the voting set number data in the recognized image data is the correct set number, and if it is correct, step■
Proceed to ゛.

■°Perform the voting ticket refund process.

[Operation] As described above, if the read signal by the optical reading means cannot be recognized as image data, first, the position of the auxiliary data recorded on the voting ticket with respect to the optical reading means is determined, and the voting ticket is read. Checking the insertion status of the voting ticket into the refund device.

As a result, if it is determined that the voting ticket has been inserted in the wrong position, the voting ticket will be returned to the voter and a voice guidance will be given to the voter to reinsert the voting ticket in the correct state. If it is not determined that the ticket has been inserted upside down, it is determined that the image data recorded on the voting ticket has not been read properly.

[Example] Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained in detail with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the processing procedure of voting tickets in the voting ticket refund device and the center.

That is, (1) Insert the voting ticket for which you wish to receive a refund into the voting ticket refund device.

(2) The image data recorded on the voting ticket is read by an optical reading means, and this signal is stored in the data storage section. Note that the image data of the part A in FIG. 3 is stored in the data storage unit in accordance with the insertion state of the voting ticket.

(2) Determine whether the stored signal can be recognized as image data; if rYEsJ, proceed to step (2); if "NO", proceed to step (2).

■Determine whether the reading position of the auxiliary data is the reading position of the auxiliary data when the voting ticket is reversely inserted,
If YESI, proceed to step ■; if NOJ, proceed to step [phase].

■Detecting that a voting ticket has been reversely inserted into the voting ticket refund device.

■Displays that the voting ticket has been reversely inserted and that it is necessary to reinsert the voting ticket in the normal state, and also provides audio guidance on the display contents.

■Return the voting ticket and proceed to step ■.

■Recognize the voting set data from the stored signals and send this data to the center.

- The center that receives the voting set number data checks whether the set number data is a winning set and transmits the result to the voting ticket refund device.

Determine whether the content sent from the Q center is "Accurate 1", and if YES, proceed to step 0.
If the answer is 1NO, proceed to step ■.

■Display the refund amount on the voting ticket refund device.

(2) A refund process is performed and the voting ticket is discarded, and the process proceeds to step O.

■Display on the voting ticket refund device that the voting group number was a "miss", and proceed to step (■).

(2) Display on the voting ticket refund device that the image data reading process by the optical reading means is defective, and proceed to step (2).

Processing at the e-voting ticket refund device and center begins.

Processes such as refunding voting tickets and detecting reverse insertion are performed using the following procedures.

[Effects of the Invention] The present invention reads the image data (voting details) recorded on the voting ticket using an optical reading means, and when it is not possible to recognize what character (number) this signal is, the first step is to vote. Since it is configured to detect whether a voting ticket has been inserted into the ticket refund device in a normal state, it is difficult to recognize whether it is a read signal of a voting ticket inserted in a normal state or a character (number). It is possible to distinguish between a case of reading failure and a case of reading failure due to reverse insertion of the voting ticket into the voting ticket refund device, and select the next process depending on the case of trough to perform smooth refund operations.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the principle of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a voting ticket in which voting details are recorded in image data, and Fig. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the invention. It is an explanatory view showing a voting ticket refund device. In Figure 1, 1...Voting ticket 2...Image data (voting details) 3...Auxiliary data 4...Center line in the insertion direction of the voting ticket

Claims (1)

[Claims] The voting contents recorded in the inserted voting ticket as image data are read by an optical reading means, the image data is recognized from this read signal, and the voting group data therein is determined to be the target. In a voting ticket refund device that performs a refund process based on confirmation that the voting ticket is a medium group number, when a voting ticket with auxiliary data recorded in a predetermined part is used, and the image data cannot be recognized from the read signal, Automatically recognize whether the reading position of the auxiliary data by the voting ticket refund device is the reading position of the auxiliary data when the voting ticket is inserted backwards, and detect reverse insertion of the voting ticket based on this recognition result. A method for detecting reverse insertion of a voting ticket in a voting ticket refund device, characterized in that: