JPH03176771A - Betting system for one horse per frame type forecasting system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve service to bettors by adopting an one horse per frame system, and if a horse in a betted frame cancels its race, repaying the betting to group numbers relating to the frame and changing the betting to another group numbers within a short waiting time. CONSTITUTION:The contents of an inputting medium indicating all betted frame numbers and all betted amounts are read out by a window terminal equipment and the prescribed group number and its amount are calculated. After checking the calculated result by a center, a ticket indicating the betted group number and its amount is issued. In the case of canceling the race, the repayment or change request of the group numbers of the frame number concerned is sent to the center, after checking the contents of the request, the prescribed repay ment is executed and a changed betting ticket indicating the other group num bers excluding the canceled group number and the changed betting amount is issued. This constitution makes it possible to shorten the waiting time of each betted and improve the contents of service.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] In order to improve the service for voters regarding the voting method in the winning streak system with one spot per horse, the present invention provides a system that allows all slot numbers and total voting amounts to be counted. Read the indicated input medium with a terminal device, and based on this read data,
A predetermined group number is created, and the amount of each vote is calculated, each group number and each voting amount are sent from the terminal device to the center, the sent data is checked at the center, and then the amount of each vote is calculated via the terminal device. If a race is canceled, a request for refund or change of the group number consisting of the slot number of the canceled race is issued from the terminal device to the center. send,
After checking the submitted request details at the center,
In response to a request for a refund, a predetermined refund will be made via a terminal device, and a change voting ticket will be issued showing other group numbers other than the one to be refunded and their respective voting amounts. In response to this change, the system is configured to issue changed voting tickets showing other group numbers other than the original group number and their respective changed voting amounts.

[Industrial application field]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a voting system in horse racing, and particularly to a voting system in a winning streak system with one spot per horse.

[Conventional technology]

A widely used voting system for consecutive wins in horse racing is to allocate a plurality of horses to one slot and vote for this slot as one unit. In this voting method, for example, as shown in Figure 5, there are multiple horses in the base frame [1 to 8] - two horses each in [1 to 4], and two horses each in [5 to 8].
Three moths are assigned to each. And A
came in first place.

Voter A who wants to vote for J to finish in 2nd place (in the case of consecutive wins) buys a voting ticket for the [:1-5] slot, and also to vote for B to finish in 1st place and J to finish in 1st place.
Voter B who wants to vote for second place (in the case of consecutive wins) will also buy a voting ticket for the [1-5] slot. Here, for example, if A cancels his/her participation in the race, for voter A, [1
-5] The voting tickets in the slot are no longer useless and can only be refunded.

However, even if A cancels his/her participation in the race, B remains in one spot, and for voter B, the [1-51 Iki] voting ticket is not eligible for a refund. Therefore, the voting ticket for the CL-5E slot is not refunded, and Voter A remains dissatisfied.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

As described above, in the conventional winning streak voting system, even if a race is canceled in a slot to which multiple horses are allocated, there is still another horse remaining in that slot. Refunds cannot be made for consecutive winning votes.

Therefore, in the present invention, a one-horse, one-place system is adopted in which one horse is allocated to one frame, and if a horse in the voted frame cancels its participation, the voting for the group number related to that frame will be refunded. It is an object of the present invention to provide a voting system that allows changing to voting for another group number in a short waiting time, thereby improving services to voters.

[Means to solve the problem]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the voting processing procedure of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of an input medium used in the present invention.

That is, for example, the input medium using the ○MR sheet includes the race number, the horse number for the first place, the horse number for the second place, the amount of money for voting, etc. Voters should select the appropriate part of this OMR sheet, e.g. [3-4], [3-5] in the second race.
, [:3-6], [4-5), [4-6)] When voting for a total of 3,000 yen for each group number (continuous winning combination), please mark the shaded area in Figure 2. Then submit the voting ticket to the voting counter.

At the voting counter, the ○MR sheet is read by a terminal device and voting is processed according to the procedure of selection.

■The terminal device checks whether the necessary items are written on the ○MR sheet, then creates the five group numbers mentioned above based on the read data, and allocates the total voting amount equally to each of the group numbers. and vote (send it to the center) with this group number and the voting amount for each group (600 yen per group number).

■The center determines whether the voting content is valid,
rYBs", count the votes and proceed to step 1. In the case of rNOJ, the center issues a reprocessing command to the terminal device.

(2) The center notifies the terminal device that the voting details are valid, and the terminal device creates a voting ticket with the voting details printed in a machine-readable barcode or the like.

■Issue this voting ticket to the voter at the counter.

(2) When a race start is canceled, each terminal device receives the details of the race start cancellation from the center and stores it.

■After confirming the details of the cancellation, the voter can apply for a refund or change to another group number for the group number related to the cancellation of the race at the counter. If the application is for a "refund", the process proceeds to step (2), and if the application is for a "change", the process proceeds to step (2).

■ At the counter where the application for "refund" is received, use a terminal device to determine whether the series number of the application matches the contents stored in step ■.If it is rYBsJ, proceed to step ■ and select "NO". If so, proceed to step ■.

■First, a "refund" request is sent from the terminal device to the center, and the center determines whether the content is appropriate. In the case of rYBSJ, the content is totaled, and then the process proceeds to step ■. If so, the center issues a reprocessing command to the terminal device.

■The terminal device clearly indicates the group number to be refunded and the refund amount, and if it is currently on sale, it also indicates the voting amount for each group number other than the group number to be refunded. Create a changed voting ticket.

At the counter, refunds will be issued to those who have applied for the "refund" and change voting tickets will be issued.

- Return the voting ticket used for the "refund" application to the applicant at the counter without issuing a revised voting ticket or making a refund.

■ At the counter that receives the application for "change", use a terminal device to determine whether the series number of the application matches the content stored in step ■, and in the case of rYBsJ, step [phase]
If the answer is “NO”, proceed to step @.

0 First, a "refund" request for the original program number that was "changed" is sent from the terminal device to the center, and the center determines whether the content is appropriate and, in the case of rYESJ, aggregates the content and then Proceed to step (3), and if "NO", the center issues a reprocessing command to the terminal device.

■If the terminal device is currently on sale, the refund amount (
If slot number 5 is canceled, 1,200 yen) will be allocated equally to other group numbers, and this allocated amount (400 yen per group number) will be sent to the center (re-voting).

■The center determines whether the content of this re-vote is appropriate, and in the case of rYEsJ, it totals the content and proceeds to step [phase]; if "NO", the center re-votes the re-vote to the terminal device. Issue processing instructions.

[Phase] The terminal device creates a change voting ticket indicating each group number to be changed and the total voting amount after re-voting for each group number (1000 yen per group number).

■A change voting ticket will be issued to the applicant for the above-mentioned “change” at the counter.

■Without issuing a changed voting ticket at the counter,
When applying for a change, the voting ticket will be returned to the applicant.

In addition, in the above procedure, the above-mentioned ○MR sheet may be used for the voting ticket and the changed voting ticket, or a sheet other than the said sheet may be used. Furthermore, by providing an item for the voting percentage for each group number on the OMR sheet and indicating the voting percentage desired by the voter, it is possible to vote with a voting amount (for each group number) corresponding to this voting percentage.

[Effect]

As mentioned above, voters check the numbers for each horse number to be voted on and the total number of voting amounts on the input medium (for example, an OMR sheet with the format shown in Figure 2). If you submit the input medium to the counter, you can purchase a voting ticket with your voting information printed on it.Also, if the horse you voted for cancels its entry, you can submit the voting ticket to the counter and buy a ticket with your voting information printed on it. If you apply for a ``refund'' or ``change'' for the set number, you can receive a ``refund'' or ``issue of a change voting ticket.''The details of the voting or application itself will be displayed on the terminal device at the counter. It is stored and sent from the terminal device to the center, where its validity is judged, making it possible to "issue voting tickets,""refund,""issue changed voting tickets," etc. quickly and smoothly without making any mistakes. can be done.

Please note that normal refunds will be made as follows. Submit your voting ticket to the counter, read the data on the voting ticket with a terminal device, and send it to the center.The center first confirms that the relevant race has been confirmed, and if it is confirmed, the group number and vote are sent. The refund amount is calculated based on the amount and is notified to the terminal device, and this refund amount is paid.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.

In Figure 3, for example, when purchasing a voting ticket, fill in the prescribed voting details on the ○MR sheet in Figure 2, and
Submit the MR sheet to the operator at counter 4. At the counter 4, the terminal device 3 reads the OMR sheet and transmits the data of voting contents to the center 1 via the terminal control device 2. Center 1, which received the voting data,
Check whether the data is valid,
If the result is "valid", the data is totaled and a voting ticket issuance command is sent to the terminal device 3, and the operator at the counter 4 issues the voting ticket. Also,
The data is stored in a file 5, and various information based on the total is displayed on a large display device 6.

Note that by switching the mode, the terminal device 3 can
Voting processing such as ``issuance of voting tickets'', ``refund'', and ``issuance of changed voting tickets'' can be performed.

For example, when the terminal device 3 operates in voting mode, the reading function is OMR (○MR sheet, voting ticket reading).
The printing function prints the details of the vote, the amount of the vote, the terminal device number, etc., and the display function displays the details of the vote.It also allows you to automatically/manually receive and collect cash from voters, and perform normal "voting".
In addition to processing, we also process ``issuance of change voting tickets'' for applications for ``changes'' due to cancellation of race participation. and,
When the terminal device 3 operates in the refund mode, the reading function is OMR (reading voting tickets), the printing function is to print out the information that has been refunded, and the display function is to display the refund details and refund amount. In addition to the normal "refund" process by manually paying cash, we also process "refunds" and "reissue of voting tickets" for applications for "refunds" due to race cancellations.

Further, the terminal device 3 includes an MPU (microprocessor) 3
1, the display section 32. Keyboard section 33.
Reading section 34. Printing Department 35. Memory section 36° interface section 37. It is equipped with a printer section 38 and the like.

Here, when in the voting mode, the display unit 32 displays information such as the read contents of the MR sheet, the amount of the vote, whether voting is possible or not, and an inquiry as to whether or not to continue voting, and when in the refund mode, Contents of voting ticket.

Displays the voting amount, hit/miss for each group number, refund amount, etc. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the keyboard section 33 includes keys for moving the cursor, execution keys for performing various voting processes, and keys for correcting the voting details entered by the voter on the MR sheet. (Change, Cancel, Add keys). The change key is used to change the race, the cancel key is used to delete a horse number, and the add key is used to input items that the voter has forgotten to fill in on the MR sheet. The reading unit 34 reads the OMR sheet when in the voting mode, and reads the voting ticket when in the refund mode. The printing unit 35 prints a mark such as a bar code to indicate the completion of reading on the ○MR sheet that has been read, and also prints the voting contents 1, sales place, and terminal device number.

Create a voting ticket with a serial number, check code, etc. printed on it, or "refund" if you cancel your race.

Change voting tickets will also be created for “change” applications.

The memory unit 36 stores voting contents which are OMR sheet reading signals. The interface section 37 performs communication with a higher-level control device. The printer unit 38 prints out a journal of the contents of each executed process, total values, error contents, and the like.

〔Effect of the invention〕

The present invention adopts a one-place-per-horse system, and an OMR sheet (input medium) in which the voter writes in all the slot numbers and total voting amounts for, for example, 1st and 2nd place. is read by a terminal device at the counter, this read data is sent to a center, and the center checks the received data and then sends permission to issue voting tickets to the terminal device, which issues voting tickets. Due to cancellation of race
For applications for "Refund" and "Change J," similar to the voting ticket issuing system described above, the application data is sent from the terminal device at the counter to the center, and the content data is checked at the center. , "Refund" on the terminal device side
, and "Change", it is possible to fully respond to a "refund" request in the event of cancellation of race entry, and it is also possible to shorten the time required for various voting processes.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the voting processing procedure of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of an input medium used in the present invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the keyboard used in the present invention, and FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a state in which a plurality of horses are assigned to one frame. In Figure 3, 1... Center 2... Terminal control device 3... Terminal device 4... Voting/refund counter

Claims (1)

[Claims] All slot numbers and total voting amounts to be voted are indicated on an input medium, the input medium is read by a terminal device, and based on this read data, a combination of the slot numbers is formed. Create a predetermined group number, calculate the voting amount for each group number, send each group number and each voting amount from the terminal device to the center, check the transmitted data at the center, and then
A voting ticket indicating the group number and the voting amount for each group number is issued via a terminal device, and if a race entry is canceled, a request for a refund or change of the group number consisting of the slot number of the race cancellation is requested. is sent from the terminal device to the center, the contents of the transmitted request are checked by the center, and then, in response to the refund request, the specified refund is made via the terminal device, and the program number to be refunded is excluded. A change voting ticket will be issued showing the voting amount for each of the other group numbers and the concerned group number, and in response to a change request, the voting amount for each of the group numbers other than the original group number and the changed voting amount for each of the concerned group numbers will be issued. A voting method in a winning streak system with one spot per horse, characterized by issuing modified voting tickets showing the amount of votes.