BG107073A - Information system and method for the control and monitoring of electronic betting in pools and lotto games based on sms technology in gsm medium - Google Patents

Abstract

The method and the system are designed for electronic participation in lotto games by making use of the communication means based on SMS technology in GSM communication medium. The information system comprises base stations establishing radio communication between the mobile subscriber and the cellular network, controllers, connecting several base stations, SMS server processing the applications for short messages, DATA server, storing the information for the participants, mobile exchange as a communication centre and billing system for billing the subscribers. 2 claims, 1 figure

Description

Technical field

The information system is intended for electronic participation in lotto games by using means of communication based on SMS technology in the O GSM communication environment.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The existing information systems designed for electronic betting in lotto games are based on communications realized via fixed or mobile telephone networks, based on voice telephony, whereby voice information is recorded.

The disadvantage of the existing information systems so far is that they operate on the principle of voice telephony, which may interfere with the quality of the connection, which dramatically reduces the reliability of the system and also increases the need for technical resources.

The technical essence of the invention

It is an object of the invention to find a solution for the structure of an information system in which information is exchanged with a DATA SERVER by a mobile station / GSM apparatus using specialized software.

The advantage of the information system is the high reliability of information transfer, high data security, and the relatively low cost of investment.

Description of the attached figures

The attached figure shows the block diagram of the information system.

An exemplary embodiment of the invention

The control and control method is characterized by the following steps:

Step 1

I. Through the keys of the mobile phone, the client sends a guess (number or combination of numbers) addressed to a specific number (Gateway). It is done as follows:

1. Dials the number by pressing the corresponding keys on the keyboard (note and number are given as an example - the author does not claim for them)

ΘΦΦΘ

I phone number / Gateway /

And

OR OK, / depending on the mobile phone model / to connect to the Mobile.

2. From BC via BIA the call is received at the Mobile PBX, where the available credit of the client is automatically taken into account and whether the credit limit for pre-paid subscribers is reached, as well as for the presence of unpaid invoices with expired post payment -paid subscribers.

- If the client does not have the required credit or has unpaid invoices, the answering machine reports the inability to serve and the reasons for this.

3. If the client has the necessary credit to cover the eligibility conditions, he / she shall contact the IVR numbered channel where he / she will receive:

- greeting and message that he is in the game

II II

- a brief explanation of the rules / number of numbers for one bet, numbers involved /.

- a way to place a bet on entering the combination after the beep, end of the connection.

- a warning that he can make a single bet with one call.

- warning that he / she will be penalized with the corresponding amount / the announced amount of the bet / * if he / she does not agree to disconnect - in this case the client is not charged.

* if he agrees, he will have to wait for the sound signal and then enter the selected guess.

- a free or regular telephone for questions or complaints from the client.

4. If the client agrees - after the beep, enter the selected guess using the keypad

- presses the 0 O keys - the default number that the customer relies on

- or Φ Ο * θ Θ O - for a combination of numbers separating character

- when betting on a result of a sports match:

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Ο - to win the * housewife Θ - to win the guest © - for an even result ·· · · ··· · · · ·· * ····· 9φ. _ · · · · · · · ·

5. After entering his assumption, the client waits for a sound signal for the accepted assumption.

6. Customer disconnects using or #

Claims (7)

STEP 2 II. Assumption decoding - proceed as follows: - after the audio signal from the IVR server, the client makes his guess. - the assumption goes to the SMS server where it is decoded. - the message is decoded on the basis that the mobile phones have DTMF signal / tone dialing / in digital mode - each digit and character on the phone keypad has its own tone, which is decoded both as data and as an order to execute certain action - end of a relationship, move on to the next level / step, etc. - the client does not need to have a username, a special password or a special security code to participate, as the system recognizes it by signal encryption. III. After the end of the connection, the customer's data / subscriber's number, date and time of betting, assumption / are received in the Billing system where the charge is made. - the customer · pays the pre-announced amount of the bet. - collection of these receipts / payments / is effected by additional invoicing in the monthly accounts for post-paid subscribers or by deducting the corresponding amount from the credit for pre-paid subscribers. - Billing is made after the end of the connection, so if the customer has not entered his assumption correctly, he will not be charged. In this case a notification SMS is sent. STEP 3 IV. After billing the customer, his data / subscriber. number, date, time and assumption / are recorded in a database on a separate / game / DATA server where the client receives an individual registration number under which he / she is listed. The DATA server has specialized software for data processing and storage so that at some point / after downloading a winning number / combination / they can be downloaded. Data is protected by using an additional backup device In case of failure or inability to register / record information, the service is terminated immediately. The data remains stored for a period of 6 months. V. After recording in the DATA server, the data is sent to a numbered channel on the SMS server, from which an SMS is sent to the client containing: a. the individual registration number b. the assumption c. the date and time of making the assumption. • · · · · · · · · · · · · · I J ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · S ' 1.Method for managing and controlling electronic betting in lotto games based on SMS technology in GSM environment, characterized by the following steps: ______- The client sends an SMS with the bet number or "?" For the rules of the game. ______- The client receives a notification SMS. that he would be penalized by the appropriate amount. - Sends answer Y for confirmation. - Wait up to 30 minutes and assume no if no. - The system checks for credit for pre-paid subscribers and whether the credit limit is reached and for unpaid invoices for post-paid subscribers. - If eligible, the amount will be deducted from the account. If the customer does not qualify, an SMS is sent to inform them of their inability to participate in the game. -After being sanctioned with the appropriate amount, the client's data is saved in a database of a separate DATA SERVER. -A SMS is also sent to inform. that it's included in the game. -After downloading the winning number, the customer receives an SMS. 2. Information system for electronic betting in lotto games, characterized in that it consists of Base stations (BS) that make the radio connection between the mobile subscriber and the cellular network, Controllers (BSC), connecting several BSs, SMS server processing requests for short messages, DATA server storing participant information, Mobile switchboard as a communication center, Billing system for billing subscribers. ......... · · · · · · · · · · · • · · · · · · • CHURCH · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · • ·· • • • · • · • • · • • • • • ·· ···· The information system is characterized by the following elements: 1. Mobile station - mobile phone 2. Base stations / BS / - make the connection between the subscriber of the mobile phone and the cellular network 3. Controllers / BIA / technical unit connecting several BSs 4. Mobile PBX / - communication center 5. IVR - answering machine 6. SMS Server - server for sending short messages 7. 8. Billing System - a system that bills subscribers DATA Server - server where client data is stored 1.MOBILE STATION 2. BASE STATION 3. BASIC CONTROLLER STEP 3 Ί I I I I I I I And! -X-YOU-STEP I I I I I I I I I And so I I I I I I I D2-RA STEP 4.MOBILE CENTER / OMC / 6.IVR / AVT. SECRETARY / Ooh I --- n 8.DATA SERVER 7. BILLING SYSTEM V