CZ10549U1 - System of information transfer, collection and central registration of activity data for the operation of lotteries, betting and other games - Google Patents

Description

Technical field

The technical solution relates to a system of information transmission, collection and central activity data recording of 5 devices for operated lotteries, betting and other similar games, especially devices for operating games such as RULETTE, BLACK JACK, GAME COCK, BINGO,

NUMBER LOTTERS, SPORTS AND OTHER COMPETITIONS, TERMINAL GAMES using electronic and other devices, etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Currently, in the field of operating lotteries and other similar games, a system of transferring information relating to gaming processes and collecting and centrally storing data is practiced only in number lotteries. Here, for example, it uses online data collection for data collection

Ί, from individual bookmakers, to play games ΚΕΝΟ or other similar games. In the area of exchange betting, satellite transmissions are mainly used.

For technical devices (mainly electronic devices) for the operation of betting games and lotteries, which are operated directly by the players, such as RULETA, BLACK JACK, CUBES, number lotteries, odds betting, etc., the system of direct gaming processes and there is no central data collection and registration yet, or only the on-line system, such as number lotteries, is being used. These devices, handled directly by the player (device end stations), are controlled from the central control station - a server that transmits information on the game plans of individual games to the end stations, which are continuously updated (eg according to scheduled sports events, etc.). ). There is a double-checking system of invested and disbursed funds in the end stations, which serves to control the achieved revenues for both the operator and the control authorities.

However, self-checking currently requires the direct physical participation of the inspection body at the location where the facility is located. Such control is time-consuming and not very operational. Other * information about the condition of the device (eg type of fault, intrusion into the cash register, etc.) must be communicated via the telephone operator.

The essence of a technical solution

In order to solve the above problems, the information transfer, collection and central activity data recording system of the lottery, betting and other similar games according to the present invention contributes decisively. The essence of the technical solution is that this system consists of at least one collection and transmission module which is connected to the monitored installation and is connected via a telecommunication network with at least one server of the central control station.

Preferably, the collection and transmission module comprises at least one main microprocessor to which a telephone module is connected, while a port is connected to the inputs of the main microprocessor for transmitting information about current gaming processes and for collecting information about the counter and sub-module statuses of the contact circuits of the contact. switches and control and auxiliary circuits of the monitored device.

Preferably, the counters and sub-modules of the monitored device are counters selected from the group comprising the counter of the deposited funds, the counter of the disbursed funds, the counter of the number of games played, the counter of the state of the supplemented funds

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From a practical point of view, the counters of the monitored device can be conventional electromagnetic counters, the signals of which are connected to the inputs of the main microprocessor eg via a coin drop counter, a banknote acceptor, a credit key, a payout counter, a counter, a number of games, a refill counter (REFIL). A similar system of drawing primary information from electronic counters (states are stored in the electronic memory of the monitored device).

The counters of the monitored equipment, especially the counter of the funds deposited, the counter of paid funds and the counter of the supplemented funds can also have direct sensors connected in their circuits.

Circuits for the realization of gaming processes belong to the equipment of the terminal stations (or a group of stations), which are computer systems. Another, already indicated possibility of a given system of information transfer, collection and central register of activity data for the operation of lotteries, betting and other games is a combination of counters about the achieved states of individual quantities and the counter of accumulated wins JACKPOT.

The contact switches of the device are understood to mean in particular the door contact switches of the door, the door contact switches of the device parts, the contact switches for calling the service and the JACKPOT contact switch, respectively. contact terminal block for JACKPOT device connection.

The preferred telecommunications network for the system according to the present invention is mainly the GSM network, whereby equivalent networks such as NMT, FWA, UHTS are understood to be GSM networks.

From the point of view of optimal security of the location of the information transfer system and the central register, it is advantageous if the server is supplemented by a backup server, or if the server of the central register is doubled.

The main benefit of the system of information transfer, collection and central registration of data on the operation of lotteries, betting and other games is primarily the fact that the authorized person can monitor and control the operation of individual facilities for betting games and lotteries (even the so-called terminal games) ) including cash flows from one location. This entails the possibility of centralized and ongoing management of gaming processes, while maintaining highly operational control of not only deposited and disbursed financial amounts, but also other traffic-related circumstances, including a large number of operations. The system also includes effective centralized control of a large number of facilities with regard to possible criminal activity (robbery, etc.). The result of this check is also the prevention of any unauthorized tampering with the counters and checking of regular operation, including the possibility of comparison. This is then closely related to the effective protection of the revenues generated by the operator, but also from the point of view of the authorizing authority, consisting in preventing or significantly reducing the possible reduction of sales, ensuring the payment of part of the proceeds in the correct amount (pursuant to Section 4 (2) of Act No. 202/1990 Coll., As amended) etc. The system also enables optimal control of the work activities of service organizations.

All of the above benefits can be achieved by a relatively simple and not too costly design solution, with only minor design modifications to the currently operating equipment and new equipment. Also, the financial cost of transmitting information to a central repository site is relatively low with a suitable choice of transmission mode.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For a more detailed explanation of the nature of the technical solution, see the attached drawings, where Fig. 1 - the overall scheme of the information transfer system, collection and central register of activity data for the operation of lotteries, betting and other similar games, Fig. 2 - block diagram

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of a collection and transmission module for transmitting JACKPOT information.

Exemplary embodiments

The system for transmitting information, collecting and centrally recording activity data of a device for operating 5 lotteries, betting and other similar games in an exemplary embodiment (see FIG. 1) is comprised of four transmission modules 2 each connected to one of the four monitored devices J for the operation of lotteries, betting and other similar games (or placed directly in the facility is not a condition). Each of the transmission modules 2 is then via a wireless telecommunications network 3 - namely a GSM-network connected to the servers 4 of the central control station. Servers 4 are also technically equipped with devices for communication on GSM networks. To increase security with respect to data retention, the server of 4 central repository locations is duplicated and each of the server 4 pairs is supplemented by a backup server 4 \ t

The collecting and transmission module 2 of each monitored device 1 comprises, in an exemplary embodiment (see FIG. 2), a main microprocessor 5 with a power unit 10 and a telephone module 6 (GSM) connected at the output of the main microprocessor. A port 7 is then connected to the inputs of the main microprocessor 5 for transmitting information about current gaming processes and for collecting information about the counters and sub-modules of the monitored device 1 and then the circuits of the contact switches 8 and control and auxiliary circuits 9 of the monitored device. 5 can also provide a computer that is software-equipped for these functions.

In the exemplary embodiment, the port 7 for transmitting information about current gaming processes and for collecting information about the counters and sub-modules of the monitored device 1 is the RS 232 serial port, into which information about the gaming processes is transmitted and from which information about the reached states of the electronic counters is obtained. (possibly electromechanical counter counters), static data related to the game progress, etc. Alternatively, port 7 may be other electronic circuitry than the other for transmitting information about current gaming processes and for collecting the status information of counters and sub-modules. RS 232 serial port directly.

Each of the collection and transmission modules 2 continuously processes information about the current game plan, processes it from the transmission form and transmits it to the monitored device, further processes the necessary information about the status of the monitored device! transfer form, or perform encoding. At predetermined time intervals (or at the request - request from the central repository location) this information is transmitted via the GSM wireless telecommunication network 3 from the central station location to the monitored devices! ^and vice versa.

The collecting and transfer module 2 power supply unit 10 is an accumulator that is charged from a 24V DC source (alternatively, the DC power source may be a different supply voltage). The state of the battery is controlled by the main microprocessor 5. The direct current source can also be connected to the internal wiring of the monitored device!

The main microprocessor 5 controls all information transmission and data collection activities from individual components of the monitored device. The processed information and data is transmitted to the telephone module 6, which then provides its own bi-directional transmission via the GSM wireless telecommunication network 3 (the transmission may take place at different time points). different types of transmissions).

The following are attached to the inputs of the main microprocessor 5 in the exemplary embodiment of the collecting and transmission module 2 (see FIG. 2):

a) port 7 for transmitting information about current gaming processes and for collecting information about the status of counters and sub-modules of the monitored device, namely the serial port RS 232, into which they are transmitted, respectively. the following information and data are removed from it:

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- Information about current game processes is transmitted from the main microprocessor 5

- data on the achieved state of counters (electronic or electromechanical) of invested funds are taken

- data are collected on counters (electronic or electromechanical) paid out,

- Subscribed data for games played

- data on the status of counters (electronic or electromechanical) supplemented funds are collected

- statistics on game progress are being collected.

Note: The status information of electromechanical counters can also be read directly from the electrical circuits of these counters.

b) circuits of individual contact switches 8, namely:

- the door contact switches 8.1 of the individual monitored devices J,

- contact switches 8.2 of the instrument panel door

- jACKPOT contact switch 8.3 (or JACKPOT contact terminal block)

(c) control and auxiliary circuits, namely:

- circuit 9.1 call service (service - service technician, is called by a button that can be switched by turning the relevant key by the operator of the device in the electric lock in case of failure or unauthorized entry into the device, etc., serves for quick calling of the technician)

- circuit 9.2 acknowledgment of receipt of service call information (signaled by LED)

a status control circuit 9.3 of the power supply unit 10 (battery) of the transmission module 2.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a collection and transmission module 2 for transmitting information on the accumulator. In this variant of the exemplary embodiment, the acquisition and transmission module 2 includes, similarly to the collection and transmission module 2 of FIG. 2, a power supply unit 10, a main microprocessor 5 and a telephone module 6 connected to it. transmission of information about current gaming processes and for collecting information about the counters and sub-modules of the monitored device J - in a particular exemplary arrangement, the serial port RS 232, from which information about the number of games played (or even the amounts of deposited and paid amounts) and information on the accumulated winnings of the JACKPOT, etc. Control and auxiliary circuits 9 are also connected to the inputs of the main microprocessor 5. These circuits and other equipment and arrangement of the collection and transmission module 2 are similar to the previous variant of FIG.

Claims (10)

PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS A system for transmitting information, collecting and centrally recording data on the operation of lottery, betting and other gaming machines, characterized in that it comprises at least one collection and transmission module (2) connected to the monitored device (1) and is connected via at least one server (4) of the central control station via a telecommunications network (3). -4GB 10549 Ul System according to claim 1, characterized in that the collection and transmission module (2) comprises at least one main microprocessor (5), to which the telephone module (6) is connected, while a port is connected to the inputs of the main microprocessor (5). (7) for transmitting information about current gaming processes and for collecting information about the states of counters and sub-modules of the monitored device (1), contact switch circuits (8) and control and auxiliary circuits (9) of the monitored device (1). System according to claim 1, characterized in that the port (7) is an RS 232 serial port. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the counters and sub-modules of the monitored device (1) are counters selected from the group comprising the deposited money counter, the paid out money counter, the number of games played, device (1), a gaming process statistical information module and a cumulative JACKPOT status information module. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the cash registers of the monitored device (1), in particular the cash register, the cash register and the cash register, have direct sensors in their circuits. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the contact switches (8) are cash register door switches (8.1), instrument door contact switches (8.2), the contact switch (8.3) of the JACKPOT. System according to claim 2, characterized in that the control and auxiliary circuits (9) are a service call circuit, a service call acknowledgment acknowledgment circuit (9.2) and a status control circuit (9.3) of the transmission module (2). . System according to claim 1, characterized in that the telecommunications network (3) is a GSM network. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the central register location server (4) is supplemented by a backup server (4 '). System according to claim 1 or 8, characterized in that the central register site server (4) is doubled.