JPH03268170A - Betting ticket issuing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To easily and rapidly executes an input relating to a betting ticket for a box buying by displaying the combination of a frame number inputted after depressing a box key, correspondingly displaying the combination of the frame number and an inputted amount, and at the time of receiving a ticket issue permission signal from a host computer, issuing the betting ticket concerned. CONSTITUTION:When a frame number requesting box buying is inputted after depressing the box key 4, the combinations of respective frame numbers are automatically formed and displayed on a display device 2 or the like correspondingly to the inputted amount. When an operator depresses a ticket issue key after checking the contents of the display, the corresponding information is sent to the host computer 13 and checked, and when there is no trouble, a response signal indicating the permission of ticket issue is transmitted from the host computer 13 and the operator receiving the response signal issues a betting ticket on which necessary items are printed out. Thus, a betting ticket for box buying can be easily and rapidly inputted.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] Regarding the voting ticket issuing machine of the Cototalizator system, the purpose is to easily and quickly perform input related to voting tickets for box buying, and a box key and a box key for specifying box buying are provided. , when the box key is pressed, means for creating a combination of subsequently input slot numbers, means for displaying a correspondence between the combination of slot numbers and the input amount, and issuing a ticket is instructed. The present invention is constructed by providing means for transmitting the display content data to the host computer, and means for issuing a corresponding voting ticket when a permission signal for ticket issuance is received from the host computer.

[Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a voting ticket issuing machine in a totalizer system, and more particularly to a voting ticket issuing machine that issues box-buying voting tickets in a series 11i multiple voting system.

[Conventional technology] The terminals of the totalizer system that issue voting tickets include a "dedicated terminal for voting counters" operated by a full-time operator;
There are ``telephone voting terminals'' where a dedicated operator inputs data on behalf of the voter after receiving a telephone call, and ``automatic vending machines'' installed in stadiums etc. where voters themselves input data (these are collectively referred to as ``telephone voting terminals''). (referred to as voting ticket issuing machines) are installed at stadiums, off-site voting stations, etc.

In order to simplify the explanation, a terminal exclusively used for horse racing voting counters operated by a full-time operator will be used as an example.

The operation panel of the terminal is equipped with electronic keys (keys) such as a set key, ticketing key, and digital key to select the type of race, and can be used to select the stadium, race number, voting method, and win type according to the voter's request. - If you enter the horse number for a double-win type, or the serial number and the number of votes (purchase amount) for a double-win type, the key operation results will be displayed on the display monitor. If there is no error in the displayed content, press the set key to enter the next voting data input waiting state.

The display unit monitor can display up to five votes on the same screen, and the voting tickets are issued as one voting ticket by pressing the ticket issuing key. If the voter requests 6 outer sides at a time, the above operation is repeated to issue the next voting ticket.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the conventional voting ticket issuing system as described above, if there are many requests from voters at once, input operations must be repeated in accordance with the contents of the requests.

On the other hand, in the voting method of the totalizer system, there is a voting method in which three or four highly popular slots are selected and voting is performed using those slots. For example, if the 34.5.6 slot is popular, the 3-43-5.3-6.4-5.4-6.5-
Vote on all 6J combinations.

This voting method is called box buying.

Generally, voters often choose three or four popular slots of the same purchase price and purchase them in a box.

For example, if you want to buy boxes in the 4, 5, and 6.8 slots, the combinations of voting tickets to purchase will be as shown in Table 1.

Table 1 In such a case, the operator must perform six input operations on the voting ticket issuing machine.

In the totalizer system, voting is required to be carried out in a short period of time, but there is a problem in that making multiple inputs in this way is prone to input errors and lacks promptness.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of these conventional problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a voting ticket issuing machine that allows input related to box buying with simple operations.

[Means for Solving the Problems] According to the present invention, the above objects are achieved by the means described in the claims.

That is, the present invention is a voting ticket issuing machine for a totalizer system, which creates a combination of a box key that designates box buying and a frame number input after that box key is pressed. 1. Means for displaying the above-mentioned combination of slot numbers and input amounts in correspondence; means for transmitting the display content data mentioned above to the host computer when ticket issuance is instructed; The voting ticket issuing machine is provided with means for issuing a corresponding voting ticket when receiving such a permission signal.

[Function] In the voting ticket issuing machine of the present invention, when you press the box key and then input the slot number for which you wish to buy a box, the combination of each slot number is automatically generated and the amount entered is is displayed on a display device or the like.

When the operator presses the ticket issuing key after confirming the contents, the relevant information will be sent to the host computer, which will check it and, if there are no inconveniences, will send a response signal indicating permission to issue the ticket. A voting ticket with the necessary information printed will be issued.

[Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, 1 is a voting ticket issuing machine, 2 is a display section, 3 is an operation section, 4 is a pocket keypad, 5 is a main control section, 6 is a memory,
7 is a main ticket printing section, 8 is a receipt printing section, 9 is a display control section, 1
0 is a keyboard control section, 11 is an interface section, 12
is a totalizer system, 13 is a CPU, 14-
1 to 14-n represent other voting ticket issuing machines, respectively.

The operating section 3 in the figure has keys arranged as shown in FIG.

Zunawaji In the figure, 4 is a box key, 15 is an identification selection key, 16 is a numeric key, 17 is a set key, 1
8 represents a ticket issuing key.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the voting ticket issuing machine of the embodiment.

The following description will be given based on these drawings.

In normal voting, first select the stadium name, then select by ceremony. When the main control unit 5 confirms that the key has been pressed, the display control unit 9 displays the stadium name and type of ceremony on the screen of the display unit 2.

Next, enter the race number and voting data, but you can enter either one first. When the key is input, the data is temporarily stored in the memory 6 in the voting ticket issuing machine, and the set key 1 is pressed.
When 7 is pressed, it is output to the display section 2.

The display unit 2 can display up to five pieces of voting data, and this operation is repeated for the number of pieces of voting data.

When the input is completed, the ticket issue key 18 is pressed.

As a result, the main control unit 5 transmits the data output to the display unit 2 to the CPU 1 via the totalizer system 12.
Send to 3.

After receiving the voting data, the CPU 13 returns a signal to the voting ticket issuing machine. After receiving this signal, the voting ticket issuing machine prints a receipt ticket and a real ticket, and issues a voting ticket.

In box voting, the procedure is the same as above until you select the stadium and ceremony, and then press box key 4. if,
Here, if the formula is other than consecutive winning formula, box mode will not be accepted.

After pressing box key 4, input the slot number for box buying. The main control unit 5 rearranges the numbers, and based on the smallest number, combines the numbers larger than that number, and sequentially performs the same for all numbers.

When the combination is completed, the data is temporarily stored in the memory 6 and output to the display section 2 when the set key 17 is pressed.

Since no amount has been entered in this voting data, the amount is entered next. This amount is assigned to all data in the memory 6, and when the cent key 17 is pressed, the amount is output to the display section 2. If the number of displayed data is less than five, other voting data can be input.

FIG. 4(a) shows a state in which five pieces of display data are displayed. When the input is completed, the ticket issuing key 18 is pressed. As a result, the main control unit 5 transfers the data output to the display unit 2 to the CPU via the totalizer system.
Send to 13.

After receiving the voting data, the CP 013 returns a signal to the voting ticket issuing machine. After receiving this signal, the voting ticket issuing machine prints a receipt ticket and a real ticket, and issues a voting ticket.

If the box purchase data is more than 5,
The remaining data is displayed on the display unit 2 as shown in FIG. 4(b).
After receiving a signal from the CPU 13 using the ticket issuing key, a receipt ticket and a real ticket are printed, and a voting ticket is issued.

[Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the present invention, there is an advantage that voting tickets for box purchases can be quickly entered with easy input in the voting ticket issuing machine of the totalizer system.

Figure 5 shows the effect of the present invention.
．． This figure shows the procedure for purchasing 5, 6, and 8 slots for 200 yen each in a box. (a) shows the procedure using the conventional method, and (b) shows the procedure according to the present invention.
It can be seen that in b), the operations of ■ to ■ and 0, which were conventionally necessary, can be omitted. These are numeric inputs,
Since they are prone to errors, omitting them not only speeds up operations, but also greatly reduces the chances of input errors, which has a great effect.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the arrangement of keys on the operation section, Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the embodiment, and Fig. 4 is an example of the display. The figure shown in FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the effects of the present invention. 1.14-1 to 14-n...Voting ticket issuing machine, 2
...Display section, 3...Operation section, 4...
...Box key 5...Main control section, 6...
Memory, 7... Real ticket printing unit, 8... Receipt printing unit, 9... Display control unit, 10... Keyboard control unit, 11... Interface section, 12.
... Totalizer system, 13 ... CPU,
15...Selection key by formula, 16...Ten 1 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] A voting ticket issuing machine for a totalizer system, which creates a combination of a box key that designates box buying and a frame number that is input after the box key is pressed. a means for displaying the combination of the slot numbers and the entered amount in correspondence; a means for transmitting the display content data to the host computer when ticket issuance is instructed; and permission for ticket issuance from the host computer. A voting ticket issuing machine comprising means for issuing a corresponding voting ticket when a signal is received.