CA2982787A1 - Game terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a game terminal (1) comprising: - a niche (3) intended to receive documents, - a first lighting system of the niche in the visible area, - a second lighting system of the niche in the ultraviolet domain, - a document reader (5) arranged in the terminal so as to be able to observe the niche, - a terminal control unit connected at least to the reader to analyze the data transmitted by the reader when the niche is illuminated by the first lighting system or by the second lighting system, the control unit being configured to, in use, at least detect signs of security of a document illuminated under ultra lighting -purple and to extract information from a document lit under visible light.

Description

GAME TERMINAL
The invention relates to a game terminal, that is to say a equipment to record games or bets and to edit and verify receipts constituting the proof of game or bet. This equipment is the one that we can find, in particular, at a tobacconist or in a hippodrome.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
To detect counterfeit notes, tobacconists are generally equipped with a device and a magnification of bank notes inserted into the device. This makes it easier to read security marks on the ticket: the tobacconist can more easily detect a fraudulent ticket only if he looked at the ticket directly to the naked eye.
However, such a device is not always suitable, the tobacconist does not necessarily have the time to carefully check each ticket.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is to obviate at least in part to the aforementioned drawback.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In order to achieve this goal, we propose a game terminal comprising:
a niche for receiving documents, - a first lighting system of the niche in the domain of the visible, - a second lighting system of the niche in the field of ultraviolet, a document reader arranged in the terminal of in order to be able to observe the niche, a control unit of the terminal connected at least the reader to analyze the data transmitted by the reader when the niche is lit by the first lighting system or by the second lighting system,

2 the control unit being configured for, in use, at the less detect security marks from a document illuminated under ultraviolet light and to extract information from an illuminated document under visible lighting.
In this way, the game terminal allows both the detecting counterfeit notes, or fake game tickets, thanks under ultraviolet lighting, and the analysis of a document, such as a game ticket or a game receipt, for extract useful information such as numbers played. A same gaming terminal thus makes it possible automatically, to register a game or a bet via a game ticket, to check if a game is winning by analyzing a receipt and ensuring the validity of the means payment and / or ticket or game receipt.
According to a particular embodiment, the reader has a camera capable of operating in the field of visible to acquire images of documents inserted into the niche.
According to a particular embodiment, the reader integrates the first lighting system and the second lighting system.
According to a particular embodiment, the reader has a matrix of LEDs, some of which work in the ultraviolet and whose other part is working in the visible, the two categories of LEDs being distributed homogeneous way around the camera.
According to a particular embodiment, the matrix has as many LEDs working in the ultraviolet as LEDs working in the visible.
According to a particular embodiment, the matrix of leds comprises between twelve and eighteen leds working in the ultraviolet and between twelve and eighteen leds working in the visible.
According to a particular embodiment, the unit of command has a memory in which are at least

3 recorded one or more images acquired by the reader of the various documents inserted in the niche.
According to a particular embodiment, the terminal has a third lighting system in the infra-red.
According to a particular embodiment, the terminal has an NEC cell for controlling a chip carried by a document inserted in the niche.
Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from reading the following description of a particular non-limiting embodiment of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood in the light of following description of a particular embodiment, non-limiting, of the invention. Reference will be made to single figure annexed schematically illustrating a terminal according to a particular embodiment of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Referring to the single figure, the bollard according to a particular embodiment of the invention, generally designated 1, comprises a frame 2 in which is niche 3. The niche 3 is for example conformed to accommodate A5 format documents.
Terminal 1 also has here an arranged screen 4 on the frame 2 in line with the niche 3. The screen 4 is touch example which allows a user to order easily terminal 1.
Terminal 1 also includes a reader 5 of documents that is arranged in terminal 1 so as to be able to observe the niche 3 and more particularly here the soil of 3. In this way, the reader 5 is able to read documents arranged on the floor of the niche 3. The reader 5 is therefore consistent to allow here a reading of everything

4 A5 or smaller paper document inserted into the niche 3.
Typically the reader 5 comprises a camera 6 adapted to operate in the visible domain to acquire images of the documents inserted in the niche 3. The camera 6 is here arranged in the upper part of the niche 3 and directed to the floor of the niche 3 so as to be able to observe the documents placed in the niche 3.
In a particular way, the reader 5 comprises a first niche 3 lighting system in the field visible and a second lighting system of the niche 3 in the field of ultra-violet. The reader 5 is typically arranged on the ceiling of niche 3 so as visible lighting as ultra-violet lighting are directed to the floor of the niche 3 to illuminate the documents placed on the floor of the niche.
particular, the reader 5 comprises a matrix of LEDs some of which work in the ultra violet and whose the other party works in the visible, both categories of leds being homogeneously distributed around the camera 6. Typically the matrix of leds has about fifteen LEDs working in the ultra-purple and a dozen LEDs working in the visible.
Terminal 1 is here associated with a block 7 of delivery receipts. Said block 7 is for example juxtaposed to the frame 2.
Terminal 1 also has a control unit from terminal 1 (not visible here). Said unit is here connected to reader 5, touch screen 4 and block 7 of receipt of receipt to control terminal 1.
A particular implementation of said terminal 1 will be presently described.
A player comes to give a ticket of play, like a game grid (eg a lotto grid, a grid

5 horse racing at the tobacconist as well as money to pay his ticket.
If the player only gives coins, the tobacconist puts the game ticket in the niche 3, on the floor of the niche 3, and orders the analysis of the game ticket via the screen 4. The control unit then controls the camera 6 and the first visible lighting system to analyze the game ticket and note for example the boxes ticked on the ticket of play. Typically the camera 6 acquires a image of the game ticket, which image is then processed for extract useful information (for example numbers played) by the control unit. The control unit then control block 7 to issue a receipt in relation with the game ticket (ie here in relation to the boxes which have been checked). The tobacconist cashes the money and give the receipt to the player.
If the player also gives a bank note, the tobacconist uses terminal 1 to issue a receipt in liaison with the game ticket provided by the player as indicated previously. Before returning the receipt to the player, the tobacconist places the ticket on the floor of niche 3 and orders the ticket analysis via the touch screen 4. The unit command then controls the camera 6 and the second ultra-violet lighting system to analyze the ticket and identify security marks on the ticket. In .
complement, the control unit can also control the camera 6 and the first visible lighting system for analyze the note under visible light and identify other indications to ensure its validity as for example its face value or a number of ticket.
Typically the camera 6 acquires an image of the ticket, image that is then processed to spot the marks of security that must be in accordance with what is expected for notes of this face value.

6 We note that the same camera allows the work in visible and in ultraviolet (the camera, working nominally in the visible range, being also used here under ultraviolet light). This allows make the device particularly compact.
Terminal 1 then indicates accordingly to the tobacconist whether the ticket is valid or not. The tobacconist cashes this fact, or not, the money and gives the receipt to the player.
It is therefore easier for a tobacconist to register game tickets. The tobacconist has at its disposal a single terminal 1 allowing everything to the to secure the payment and to register the ticket for Game.
Of course, the invention is not limited to the mode of realization described and can be made variants of realization without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims.
In particular, although here the terminal is used to study the presence of security marks on banknotes, the terminal may be used for study the presence of security marks on others documents (such as a passport or a card identity) and even directly on the game ticket.
Although here it is the reader who integrates directly the visible lighting system and the lighting system under ultraviolet, the drive and one or both systems lighting may be independent elements others. Alternatively or in addition, the unit of command can be integrated into the reader.
The niche will of course be consistent for receive other documents than A5 format documents.
In the same way the reader can be conformed to read non-paper documents (eg banknotes polymers) or a different format than A5.

7 Information about the documents and studied by the control unit can be registered in a memory of the control unit (ticket number, value face of ticket, safety signs raised, boxes ticked ticket, ticket number On can also save one or more images in the memory acquired from the relevant document.
The kiosk may include other elements additional as for example a third system lighting in the infra-red, a reader working in infra-red for example to detect marks of under infrared security, a code reader bars, an NEC cell to control NEC chips carried by the document ...
Although here a same camera allows to work under visible light and under ultraviolet light, the terminal may include two separate cameras (one intended for work under visible light and the other to work under ultraviolet light).

Claims (10)

8 1. Bollard (1) comprising:
a niche (3) intended to receive documents, - a first lighting system of the niche in the domain of the visible, - a second lighting system of the niche in the field of ultraviolet, - a reader (5) of documents arranged in the terminal in order to be able to observe the niche, a control unit of the terminal connected at least the reader to analyze the data transmitted by the reader when the niche is lit by the first lighting system or by the second lighting system, the control unit being configured for, in use, at the less detect security signs of an informed document under ultraviolet light and to extract information from an illuminated document under visible lighting. The terminal of claim 1, wherein, the reader (5) comprises a camera (6) adapted to operate in the visible domain to acquire images of documents inserted in the niche (3). 3. Terminal according to one of the preceding claims, in which the reader (5) integrates the first system lighting and the second lighting system. The terminal of claim 3, wherein the reader (5) has a matrix of LEDs, part of which works in the ultraviolet and whose other part works in the visible. 5. Terminal according to claim 4, for which the two categories of leds are distributed in a homogeneous around the camera (6). The terminal of claim 4, wherein the matrix has so many LEDs working in the ultra-purple than leds working in the visible. The terminal of claim 4, wherein the matrix of leds comprises between twelve and eighteen leds working in the ultraviolet and between twelve and eighteen leds working in the visible. Terminal according to one of the preceding claims, in which the control unit has a memory in which is at least one or more images acquired by the reader (3) of the different documents inserted in the niche. 9. Terminal according to one of the preceding claims, with a third lighting system in the infra-red. Terminal according to one of the preceding claims, having an NFC cell for controlling a chip carried by a document inserted in the niche.