CZ16046U1 - Apparatus for running pools - Google Patents

Description

The technical solution relates to a gambling device comprising an electronic system coupled to at least one public communications network.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

According to CZ patent application No. 2003-2925, a method of making gambling is known, in particular for lotteries or games, which uses a mobile telephone device or other private connection means for betting. The person placing the betting number dials the telephone number and, when connected, is prompted by the interactive system to enter the game he wants to play and to enter the amount he wants to bet. After the bettor's solvency has been verified by the provider, the connection with the bettor is transferred from the provider to the contact center of the betting (lottery, gaming) system. The center then accepts the wager and, after processing and authorization, sends the wager confirmation of the wager together with the generated wager identifiers with a text message. At the same time, the bet data is transferred to the data space of the game operator and the money is transferred from the betting account of the provider to the contact center account and to the account of the game or lottery operator. The same procedure can be realized also via eg the Internet by entering the connection in the form of the appropriate www address.

The disadvantage of this system is its excessive dependence on the service provider. Another disadvantage is the verification of the bettor's solvency before transferring the bettor to the contact center, which increases the complexity of the system. Another disadvantage of increasing the complexity of the system is further authorization of the bet after the acceptance of the bet and only subsequent transfer of the data about the closed bet to the data space of the system operator. Another disadvantage is the multiple transfer of money from the bettor's account to the system operator.

The object of the invention is to eliminate or at least minimize the disadvantages of the prior art.

The essence of the technical solution

The object of the technical solution is achieved by a gambling machine having the principle that the electronic system comprises receiving means for charged direct access and for automatic acceptance of bets from a remote universal communication device at least temporarily connected to at least one public communication network and capable of communicating with an electronic system further comprising generating means for automatically generating individual bet identifiers, further comprising delivery means for delivering each single identifier to the respective remote device, and further comprising memory means for safely storing information about the bets made.

According to one preferred embodiment, the receiving means is constituted by means for receiving SMS short messages and the delivery means is constituted by means for sending SMS short messages.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the receiving means comprises means for receiving the tone signals of the telephones, and the delivery means is formed by means for voice communication of the identification code to the bettor.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the receiving means is constituted by means for receiving electronic signals from public data networks, and the delivery means is constituted by means for sending an identification code for display on a respective remote device.

Overview of the figure in the drawing

The technical solution is schematically shown in the drawing.

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Examples of technical solution

The gambling machine comprises an electronic system 1 of the gambling operator. The electronic system J comprises a single computer or even a group of computers connected to a suitable network.

The electronic system 1 is associated with at least one public communications network 2, either by a public telephone network (fixed line and / or mobile network) and / or a public data network (Internet, WAP, etc.) by suitable technical means. Access to the electronic system 1 is charged to the bettor at a unit rate according to the type of access. Access to the electronic system can be realized by SMS technology, voice technology or data network technology via the Internet or WAP etc.

The electronic system 1 comprises receiving means 10 for charged direct access and for automatic acceptance of bets from a remote device at least temporarily connected to at least one public communications network 2. The remote device is not a dedicated terminal intended only for accessing the electronic system 1 but is widely Universal communication devices (telephones and computers) which are widespread among the public and are owned by persons other than the owner of the electronic system.

The electronic system further comprises generating means 11 for automatically generating the identifiers (numeric, alphanumeric, letter etc.) of the individual bets. The electronic system 1 further comprises delivery means 12 for delivering each one identifier to the remote device of the respective bettor as described below.

The electronic system further comprises memory means 11 for safely storing information about the bets made.

A bettor accesses the electronic system either through a public telephone network, whether fixed or mobile, or accesses the electronic system 1 via a public data network, such as the Internet, WAP.

When using SMS text messaging technology to access the electronic system i, the access to the electronic system 1 of the bettor is realized by placing a short text message in a prescribed format on his mobile or on his / her SMS-enabled phone. . This short text message contains individual types and, in the case of a large number of types of games, also the type of game. The bettor sends this short text message to a special number, which is charged with a special tariff, thereby ensuring payment for the bet, and at that special number the electronic system 1 receives its short text messages via its receiving means JO. For each short text message, the generating means 11 generates a unique identification code. The identification code is then sent by the delivery means 12 in the form of a short text message to the respective bettor, to the number from which the bettor sent his short text message with his bet. At the same time, the bet data, the identification code and, where applicable, the number from which the bettor has sent his bet to the memory means 13 of the electronic system L are also stored.

When using voice access to the electronic system I, the bettor calls a special number on which the electronic system I receives voice bets by means of its reception means. This special number is charged at the unit rate (either per minute or for the entire call), ensuring payment of the bet fee. The bettor makes a bet using the telephone's tone signals, and the electronic system 1 generates a unique identification code by means of its generating means 11, which also communicates the electronic means of delivery 12 to the bettor. At the same time, the bet data, the identification code and possibly the number from which the bettor sent his bet to the memory means JJ of the electronic system i are also stored.

When using public data networks, such as the Internet or WAP, etc., with their device, computer, mobile phone, etc., the bettor connects to a site managed by the electronic system i. a bettor on a toll line, or a one-time payment using a payment card, or a one-time payment using one of the so-called micropayment electronic payment systems (Pay-pal, etc.) or a pre-paid payment

-2GB 16046 Ul of the coupon, the number of which the bettor enters when accessing a page managed by the electronic system.

Then, the bettor makes a bet, the generation means 11 generate a unique identification code, which the delivery means 12 of the electronic system displays to the bettor on the monitor or display etc. of his device. At the same time, the bet data, the identification code and possibly the number from which the bettor sent his bet to the memory of the 13th electronic system I will also be stored.

For all types of bettor's access to the electronic system 1, the bettor records (writes, prints, saves, etc.) an identification code that uniquely identifies the bettor when claiming a prize, since the published lottery data will include only lots numbers.

Claims (4)

A gambling apparatus comprising an electronic system coupled to at least one public communications network, characterized in that the electronic system (1) comprises receiving means (10) for charged direct access and for automatic acceptance of bets 15 from a remote universal communication device at least temporarily connected to at least one public communications network (2) and capable of communicating not only with an electronic system (1), further comprising generating means (11) for automatically generating individual bet identifiers, further comprising delivery means ( 12) for delivering each one identifier to a respective remote device, and further comprising memory means (13) for 20 securely store information about bets made. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving means (10) are constituted by means for receiving SMS short messages and the delivery means (12) are constituted by means for sending SMS short messages. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving means (10) are 25 means for receiving tone signals of telephones, and the delivery means (12) being means for voice communication of the identification code to the bettor. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the reception means (10) are means for receiving electronic signals from public data networks and the delivery means (12) are means for sending an identification code to be displayed on the respective remote device.