CZ43498A3 - Apparatus for remote operation of betting shop - Google Patents

Abstract

The equipment for the remote operation of a betting agency consisting of a betting device (1) connected via connecting unit (2) to the telecommunication network (3) to which a central data bank (6) is connected. The betting device (1) consists of a power-supply unit (8) to which the following parts are connected: print block (12), coin acceptor (15), bank-note acceptor (16), special acceptor (17), illumination ramp (18), touch display screen (11) and a control unit (10) which is also connected to a print output (13) and print coupon output (14). The betting device (1) is made up of a base skeleton (7) the bottom part of which contains a coin box (9) and a power-supply unit (8), above which there are a control unit (10) and a print block (12). The face wall, in the place above the print block (12) carries a print output (13), for betting documents, and a print coupon output (14), with a touch display screen (11) situated above them. Above the touch display screen (11) are situated: a coin acceptor (15), bank-note acceptor (16), special acceptor (17) for credit cards, and the upper part of the front wall is terminated by an illumination ramp (18).

Description

Equipment for the remote operation of bookmakers

Technical field

The invention relates to a device for the remote operation of a bookmaker, where the arrangement of the bookmaker and its connection with the central database are solved.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are closed circuits of bookmakers where individual betting games can be wagered on pre-established terminals. Pay the determined stake on the output slip separately. After you have determined the results in the game, you must verify the ticket at the terminal. A similar fact is disclosed in EP 647913, which describes a device for performing a lottery game. Solutions of remote gaming systems are known where a player can play against a remotely placed betting game or lottery. In this case, a personal computer is required for online connection, and the player must receive a credit entry into the system which allows him to connect to a remote host computer system, for example WO 95/24689 and WO 96/00950, where similar software protection is improved. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The aforementioned drawbacks are remedied to a large extent by the remote betting device of the present invention consisting of a communication system to which the betting apparatus is connected, the principle being that the betting apparatus is connected via a connection device to a telecommunications network to which the central database is connected. . The betting apparatus consists of a power supply unit to which the printing block, coin acceptor, banknote acceptor, special acceptor, lighting ramp, touch screen and control unit are connected. The control unit is connected at the same time to the print output and the print ticket output. The betting apparatus is further comprised of a basic skeleton with a coin box and a power supply unit at the bottom of which the control unit and printing block are situated. To the front wall above

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The 4444 print block is seated with the print output for the betting slip and the print ticket output, over which the touch screen is situated. A coin acceptor, a banknote acceptor, and a special acceptor for credit cards are seated above the touch screen. The upper part of the front wall is terminated by a lighting ramp. The telecommunications network may consist of an Internet network with satellites and Internet servers, of which at least one is connected to a central databank. The connection device in this case is a telephone exchange. In another case, the telecommunications network may be a mobile telephone network, wherein the attachment device is a mobile telephone. The control unit contains a central unit with supporting peripherals, a modem and safety circuits.

The betting apparatus system and its connection to the central database, according to the invention, allows betting games to be operated at all locations where access to the telecommunications network is ensured. The player communicates with the betting device via the touch screen, which provides very convenient and easy operation. The betting machine allows the selection of the appropriate environment, thus removing the language barriers. The betting machine allows the player to view the offer of bets, current odds, game results and all other information to place bets. The player can choose their visual form on the touch screen, printed form, or both. Contact between the central database and the betting apparatus is performed at a lower load on the communication network, for example at night, thereby eliminating erroneous transmissions when broadcasting betting offers, betting odds and the like. Encrypting data during transmissions does not allow data misuse and manipulation. The central bank also carries out control activities to ensure the fairness of bets. The bookmaker can operate both nationally and internationally.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The invention is illustrated in more detail with reference to the drawing, in which Fig. 1 shows a device for remote operation of a betting office, Fig. 2 shows a block diagram of a betting apparatus, and Fig.

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Example of technical solution

A device for remote operation of a betting office consisting of a betting apparatus 1 connected via a connecting device 2 to an internet network with satellite 5 and internet servers 4. A central database 6 is connected to one internet server 4.

The telecommunication network 3 may consist of a mobile telephone network, where the connecting device 2 is a mobile telephone, at least one of which is connected to the central database 6. The betting apparatus 1 is formed by a power supply unit 8 printing block 12, coin acceptor 15, banknote acceptor 16, special acceptor 17, lighting ramp 18, touch screen H, for outputting optical information and controlling all functions, and control unit 10. The control unit 10 comprises a central unit, with supporting peripherals, for providing the necessary functions and a modem, to provide a connection to the central database 6. The control unit is connected at the same time to the print output 13 and the print ticket 14. Spatially the betting apparatus 1 is formed so that a coin box 9 is provided in the base skeleton 7 in the lower part. pro b securely storing coins and paper notes, and a power supply unit 8 with power supplies for the betting apparatus 1 and filter elements to prevent the input of fault pulses. Above is the control unit 10, which provides control and communication of the individual components with the central database 6, and the printing block 1.2. In the front wall above the printing block 12 a printing output 13 for betting lists and a printing ticket slip 14 are seated, above which a touch screen 11 is situated, which serves to communicate with a gambler 1. Above the touch screen are a coin acceptor 15, a banknote acceptor 16, special acceptor Γ7, for credit cards. The upper part of the front wall is terminated by a lighting ramp 18.

The player selects the type of bet, the amount of the bet and the bet slip on the touch screen 14 on the prepared betting machine 1. The control unit 11 checks the ticket for correctness and offers it to the player for acceptance and after paying the amount to acceptors 15, L6, 17 14. The correctness of the prize is checked by comparison with the central databank 6. The central databank 6 prepares the data necessary for operation. Here you can create betting offers, betting odds, update sending and receiving necessary data. It is also carried out

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control activities to ensure the fairness of bets. This information is transmitted from the central database 6 to the betting machines 1 every day at a time of reduced load on the communication network, i.e. at night. At the same time, the data from the individual betting machines 1 are downloaded for processing into the central database 6. Two-way communication traffic via the telecommunication network 3 with the satellite 5 to the respective Internet server 4 takes place between the central database 6 and the individual betting machines 1. Network load and communication time are reduced by appropriate data compression.

Claims (5)

PATENT CLAIMS An apparatus for the remote operation of a bookmaker comprising a communication system to which a bookmaker is connected, characterized in that the bookmaker (1) is connected via a connection device (2) to a telecommunications network (3) to which it is connected a central databank (6), the betting apparatus (1) comprising a power supply unit (8) to which a printing block (12), a coin acceptor (15), a banknote acceptor (16), a special acceptor (17), a lighting ramp (18), a touch screen (11) and a control unit (10) connected simultaneously to the printout (13) and the printout ticket (14). Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the betting apparatus (1) is constituted by a base skeleton (7), in the lower part of which a coin box (9) and a power supply unit (8) are provided, above which the control unit ( 10) and a printing block (12), wherein a printing output (13) for betting lists and a printing slip output (14) are placed in the front wall above the printing block (12), over which the touch screen (11) is situated and above the touch screen a coin acceptor (15), a banknote acceptor (16), a special acceptor (17) for credit cards are seated on the screen (11), and the top of the front wall is terminated by an illuminating ramp (18). Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the telecommunications network (3) is made up of satellites (5) and internet servers (4), at least one of which is connected to a central database (6), the connection device (2) is a telephone exchange. Device according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the telecommunications network (3) is formed by a mobile telephone network, wherein the connection device (2) is formed by a mobile telephone, at least one of which is connected to a central database (6). Device according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the control unit (10) comprises a central unit with support peripherals, a modem and safety circuits.