EP0619566B1 - Lotto random generator - Google Patents

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EP0619566B1
EP0619566B1 EP94105005A EP94105005A EP0619566B1 EP 0619566 B1 EP0619566 B1 EP 0619566B1 EP 94105005 A EP94105005 A EP 94105005A EP 94105005 A EP94105005 A EP 94105005A EP 0619566 B1 EP0619566 B1 EP 0619566B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
    • G07C15/00—Generating random numbers; Lottery apparatus
    • G07C15/006—Generating random numbers; Lottery apparatus electronically
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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    • A63F9/24—Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F3/00—Board games; Raffle games
    • A63F3/06—Lottos or bingo games; Systems, apparatus or devices for checking such games
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  • the invention relates to a Lotto random generator with a housing and one in it housed electrical circuitry.
  • DE-A-3 134 873 discloses a lottery random number generator according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the object of the invention is therefore a To provide lottery random generator on the original way of determining the lottery player its lucky numbers supported, the lucky numbers be chosen as randomly as possible and so to the player are output that this without reading errors on the Can transfer game ticket.
  • the input device is a switch.
  • the arrangement can advantageously behind the switch a time detection device can be provided, the at least one short actuation signal and at least one long operating signal can differ from each other, and with a short actuation signal exactly one of the randomly selects and outputs a total of N numbers, and at a long actuation signal randomly displays all N numbers once selected and with a predetermined one Outputs time delay sequentially.
  • the N numbers cached and sorted by increasing value are advantageously used when outputting the numbers a mechanical actuator, the lips of the as human face shaped housing sets in motion.
  • the lottery random generator comprises a read-only memory in which the randomly selected N numbers Z i are stored, as well as a keyboard field via which N numbers Z 1 'can be entered into the lottery random generator, and a comparator which stores the entered N Compare numbers Z i 'with the selected N numbers Z i and determine the number Ü of the corresponding numbers and output them via the speech generator, the D / A converter, the amplifier and the loudspeaker.
  • the invention is intended to: Embodiments are described in more detail.
  • the described exemplary embodiment of the Lottery random generator consists of an outer casing 1 and an inner housing 2 embedded therein.
  • the 1 and 2 show the outer housing 1 of the Lottery random generator in two possible configurations from in front.
  • the outer casing 1 of the lottery random generator has essentially spherical in shape, and its Front can be either male or female Face trained.
  • the face has a mouth area on by an upper (3) and a lower lip 4 with stylized teeth 5 is formed, the upper and the Lower lip are at a common point 6 with each other connected and can be against each other with the help of mechanical Actuator 10 are moved, with which Speech movement is indicated.
  • the inner housing 2 is shown in a perspective view.
  • the inner housing comprises a front wall 11, a rear wall 12, two side parts 13 and a bottom part 14.
  • the inner housing 2 is built into the outer housing 1 in such a way that the front wall 11 of the inner housing contacts the inside of the front of the outer housing 1 is coming.
  • the front wall 11, the rear wall 12 and the bottom part 14 are designed as flat surfaces, the two side parts 13 of the inner housing are curved.
  • a switch 15 is attached, which can be designed as a pressure switch, so that when the switch is pressed, an actuation signal 17 is triggered for the electrical circuit arrangement 19 housed in the inner housing, which, depending on the duration of the depression of the switch leads to a single random number Z i or all N random numbers Z 1 ... Z N being selected.
  • Two openings 20, 22 are let into the rear wall 13 of the housing. In the upper area of the rear wall there is a circular opening 20, which is partially covered by struts 24, behind which a loudspeaker 26 is arranged, via which the randomly selected numbers Z i are output.
  • an opening 22 with a flap 27, which allows access from the outside to a compartment in which the batteries serving for the electrical supply of the circuit or other energy sources, such as an accumulator, are accommodated.
  • the outer housing 1 has a flap opening on its rear side.
  • an actuating opening 28 for actuating the switch 15 attached to the inner housing 2 is provided on one side of the outer housing 1.
  • loudspeaker openings 29, for example concealed under the hairline of the face, can be provided on the outer housing.
  • the circuit comprises as shown in Fig. 4, an input device 30, a Random number generator 32, a speech generator 34, the D / A converter 36, an amplifier 38, a loudspeaker 26, a Microprocessor 40 and optionally a mechanical one Actuator 10.
  • the random generator 32 randomly draws from a total quantity M of numbers N numbers Z i .
  • the numbers Z i After the numbers Z i have been determined by the random generator, they are transmitted in digital form to a speech generator 34, in which the speech patterns SM i of all M numbers Z i are stored. Which belongs to the respective, determined by the random number Z i speech pattern SM i is called in the speech generator and transmitted to a D / A converter 36th
  • the D / A converter 36 converts the digital speech pattern SM i into an analog signal A i , which is amplified via a conventional amplifier circuit 38 so that it can be output via a loudspeaker 26.
  • the amplified signal VA i can also serve to ensure that a mechanical actuating device 10 for the duration in which the signal VA i is present at the loudspeaker has the upper (3) and lower lip 4 on the front formed as a face for a stylized one Speech movement moves.
  • the circuit is advantageously integrated Circuit designed, and the random generator 32, the Speech generator 34 and the D / A converter 36 are made by one Microprocessor 40 controlled.
  • FIG. 4 Circuit a time detection device 41, on Read-only memory 42, a comparator 44 and a keyboard field 46 provided.
  • the keypad 46 can be like that Opening for the speaker and the battery compartment on the Be arranged on the back of the housing or laterally on the Side on which no actuation button is not arranged.
  • the time detection device 41 serves a relative short actuation signal from a relatively long one Distinguish between actuation signal.
  • the read-only memory 42 is arranged in parallel between the random generator 32 and the speech generator 34 in such a way that the numbers Z i determined by the random generator are fed in digital form both to the speech generator and to the N memories 48 of the read-only memory 42.
  • the numbers Z i stored in the read-only memory can be called up at any time by the microprocessor 40; for example, if numbers Z i 'are entered via a keyboard field, which are first written into a memory area of a comparator, and after all N numbers Z i ' have been entered, are compared with the numbers Z i stored in the read-only memory in the comparator, so that a number U is determined by means of the comparator 44, which corresponds to the number of matching numbers Z i and Z i '.
  • This number Ü of the corresponding numbers can then in turn be fed to the speech generator 34 in digital form via a connecting line.
  • the digital speech pattern SM ü is then determined for the number Ü, which in turn can be output to the player via the D / A converter, the amplifier and the loudspeaker.
  • the present lottery random generator it is managed to find an original device for identification and output of N lottery numbers from a total set M of numbers for To make available, ensuring that the Output of the N numbers takes place in such a way that when transferring to the lottery ticket a maximum security is guaranteed and the choice of numbers is really random he follows.

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Lotto random generator having a housing 1 and a circuit arrangement accommodated therein. The lotto random generator has an actuating opening 28, made on one side of the outer housing 1, for the actuation of a switch 15 fitted on the inner housing. The actuation of the switch causes a random generator to select at random a predetermined number of numerals from a predetermined overall set. The selected numerals are fed to a voice generator, which is integrated in the circuit arrangement and stores a number of digital voice patterns. The digital voice patterns are converted into an analog signal. The analog voice signal is amplified in an amplifier and the selected numerals are output one after the other as voice signals via a loudspeaker 26. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Lottozufallsgenerator mit einem Gehäuse und einer darin untergebrachten elektrischen Schaltungsanordnung.The invention relates to a Lotto random generator with a housing and one in it housed electrical circuitry.

Bei Glücksspielen, beispielsweise im Zahlenlotto 6 aus 49, werden von vielen Spielteilnehmern willkürlich Zahlenfelder auf dem Spielschein angekreuzt. Bei der Bestimmung dieser Zahlen ist es oftmals üblich, Glücksbringer jedwelcher Art hinzuzuziehen. Unter solche Glücksbringer fallen auch Einrichtungen, die beispielsweise mit Hilfe von Mikroprozessoren derartige Glückszahlen ermitteln.In games of chance, for example in the lottery number 6 out of 49, are arbitrary by many game participants Ticked number fields on the ticket. In the Determining these numbers, it is often common to bring good luck of any kind. Among such good luck charms fall also facilities that, for example, with the help of Microprocessors determine such lucky numbers.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind solche als Lottozufallsgeneratoren bezeichnete Einrichtungen bekannt, bei denen sechs Zahlen aus drei vorbestimmten Zahlenbereichen (Bereich 1: Zahlen 1 bis 36, Bereich 2: Zahlen 1 bis 49, Bereich 3: Zahlen 1 bis 99) auf Knopfdruck auf einem LCD-Display angezeigt werden.From the prior art, such as Devices designated lottery random generators are known, where six numbers from three predetermined number ranges (Range 1: numbers 1 to 36, range 2: numbers 1 to 49, Area 3: Numbers 1 to 99) at the push of a button on an LCD display are displayed.

Mit den Lottozufallsgeneratoren nach dem Stand der Technik sind eine Reihe von Nachteilen verbunden.With the lottery random generators according to the state of the Technology has a number of disadvantages.

So erfolgt die Anzeige in einer unübersichtlichen Zahlenkolonne, was beispielsweise Ablese- und Abschreibfehler beim Übertrag der angezeigten Zahlen auf den Spielschein sehr wahrscheinlich macht. Insbesondere ist dies bei älteren Personen der Fall, deren Sehvermögen teilweise stark eingeschränkt ist. Zudem sind solche Lottozufallsgeneratoren, die nach dem Stand der Technik auch oft mit einer Alarmuhr kombiniert sind, aufgrund ihres nüchternen Designs wenig originell. Außerdem stellt sich bei diesen Geräten oftmals das Problem, daß die mit Hilfe einfacher Programme ermittelten Zufallszahlen unechte Zufallszahlen darstellen, da der Ermittlung dieser Zahlen ein Programm zugrunde liegt, das mit einer gewissen Systematik arbeitet (H. H. Schulze, Computerenzyklopädie, Band 6, Seite 2878).So the display is in a confusing Column of numbers, for example reading and copying errors when transferring the displayed numbers to the ticket very much probably does. This is particularly the case with older ones Individuals whose eyesight is sometimes strong is restricted. Such random lottery generators, according to the state of the art also often with an alarm clock are combined due to their sober design original. In addition, these devices often arise the problem that using simple programs determined random numbers represent false random numbers, since a program is used to determine these numbers, that works with a certain system (H. H. Schulze, Computer Encyclopedia, Volume 6, page 2878).

DE-A-3 134 873 offenbart einen Lottozufallsgenerator gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.DE-A-3 134 873 discloses a lottery random number generator according to the preamble of claim 1.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es somit, einen Lottozufallsgenerator zur Verfügung zu stellen, der auf originelle Art und Weise den Lottospieler bei der Bestimmung seiner Glückszahlen unterstützt, wobei die Glückszahlen möglichst zufällig ausgewählt werden und so an den Spieler ausgegeben werden, daß dieser sie ohne Ablesefehler auf den Spielschein übertragen kann.The object of the invention is therefore a To provide lottery random generator on the original way of determining the lottery player its lucky numbers supported, the lucky numbers be chosen as randomly as possible and so to the player are output that this without reading errors on the Can transfer game ticket.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung der Aufgabe ist in Anspruch 1 angegeben.The achievement of the object is in Claim 1 specified.

In einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, daß die Eingabeeinrichtung ein Schalter ist. Hinter dem Schalter kann vorteilhafterweise die Anordnung einer Zeiterkennungseinrichtung vorgesehen sein, die wenigstens ein kurzes Betätigungssignal und wenigstens ein langes Betätigungssignal voneinander unterscheiden kann, und bei einem kurzen Betätigungssignal jeweils genau eine von den insgesamt N Zahlen zufällig auswählt und ausgibt, und bei einem langen Betätigungssignal alle N Zahlen zufällig auf einmal auswählt und mit einer vorherbestimmten Zeitverzögerung sequentiell ausgibt.In an advantageous embodiment provided that the input device is a switch. The arrangement can advantageously behind the switch a time detection device can be provided, the at least one short actuation signal and at least one long operating signal can differ from each other, and with a short actuation signal exactly one of the randomly selects and outputs a total of N numbers, and at a long actuation signal randomly displays all N numbers once selected and with a predetermined one Outputs time delay sequentially.

Um eine möglichst fehlerfreie Übertragung der ausgegebenen Zahlen auf den Spielschein sicherzustellen, kann vorgesehen sein, daß der Lottozufallsgenerator vor der Ausgabe der Zahlen sowohl im Fall eines kurzen als auch im Fall eines langen Betätigungssignals die N Zahlen zwischenspeichert und nach steigendem Wert ordnet. Für eine möglichst originelle Gestaltung des Lottozufallsgenerators werden vorteilhafterweise bei der Ausgabe der Zahlen über eine mechanische Betätigungsvorrichtung, die Lippen des als menschliches Gesicht geformten Gehäuses in Bewegung setzt. To ensure that the transfer of the can ensure issued numbers on the ticket be provided that the lottery random generator before Output of the numbers both in the case of a short and in the In the case of a long actuation signal, the N numbers cached and sorted by increasing value. For one as original as possible design of the lottery random generator are advantageously used when outputting the numbers a mechanical actuator, the lips of the as human face shaped housing sets in motion.

In einer weitergebildeten Ausführungsform der Erfindung umfaßt der Lottozufallsgenerator einen Festwertspeicher, in dem die zufällig ausgewählten N Zahlen Zi abgelegt werden, sowie ein Tastaturfeld, über das N Zahlen Z1' in den Lottozufallsgenerator eingegeben werden können, und einen Komparator, der die eingegebenen N Zahlen Zi' mit den ausgewählten N Zahlen Zi vergleicht und die Anzahl Ü der übereinstimmenden Zahlen feststellt und über den Sprachgenerator, den D/A-Wandler, den Verstärker und den Lautsprecher ausgibt. Eine solche Ausführungsform würde es beispielsweise ermöglichen, daß der Lottospieler nach Bekanntwerden der amtlich ermittelten Zahlen diese Zahlen als Zahlen Zi' in seinen persönlichen Lottozufallsgenerator eingibt, das Gerät diese Zahlen mit den zufällig gewählten und auf dem Spielschein des Spielers angegebenen Zahlen vergleicht und dem Spieler sogleich die Anzahl der übereinstimmenden Zahlen und damit seinen Erfolg in diesem Spiel sprachlich mitteilt. Hierfür ist es weiterhin vorteilhaft, wenn sowohl der Festwertspeicher als auch der Komparator mikroprozessorgesteuert sind.In a further developed embodiment of the invention, the lottery random generator comprises a read-only memory in which the randomly selected N numbers Z i are stored, as well as a keyboard field via which N numbers Z 1 'can be entered into the lottery random generator, and a comparator which stores the entered N Compare numbers Z i 'with the selected N numbers Z i and determine the number Ü of the corresponding numbers and output them via the speech generator, the D / A converter, the amplifier and the loudspeaker. Such an embodiment would make it possible, for example, for the lottery player to enter these numbers as numbers Z i 'into his personal lottery random number generator after the officially determined numbers become known, for the device to compare these numbers with the randomly selected numbers given on the player's ticket and the player immediately the number of matching numbers and thus communicates its success in this game linguistically. For this purpose, it is also advantageous if both the read-only memory and the comparator are microprocessor-controlled.

Die Erfindung soll nachfolgend an Ausführungsbeispielen näher beschrieben werden.The invention is intended to: Embodiments are described in more detail.

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a second possible circuit arrangement of the electrical circuit of the lottery random generator accommodated in the inner housing with a comparator for outputting the number of correctly selected numbers.

Die beschriebene beispielhafte Ausführungsform des Lottozufallsgenerators setzt sich aus einem Außengehäuse 1 und einem darin eingelassenen Innengehäuse 2 zusammen. Die Fig. 1 und 2 zeigen das Außengehäuse 1 des Lottozufallsgenerators in zwei mögliche Ausgestaltungen von vorne. Das Außengehäuse 1 des Lottozufallsgenerators besitzt im wesentlichen eine kugelförmige Gestalt, und seine Vorderseite kann entweder als männliches oder weibliches Gesicht ausgebildet sein. Das Gesicht weist einen Mundbereich auf, der durch eine Ober- (3) und eine Unterlippe 4 mit stilisierten Zähnen 5 gebildet wird, die Ober- und die Unterlippe sind an einem gemeinsamen Punkt 6 miteinander verbunden und können gegeneinander mit Hilfe der mechanischen Betätigungseinrichtung 10 bewegt werden, womit eine Sprechbewegung angedeutet wird.The described exemplary embodiment of the Lottery random generator consists of an outer casing 1 and an inner housing 2 embedded therein. The 1 and 2 show the outer housing 1 of the Lottery random generator in two possible configurations from in front. The outer casing 1 of the lottery random generator has essentially spherical in shape, and its Front can be either male or female Face trained. The face has a mouth area on by an upper (3) and a lower lip 4 with stylized teeth 5 is formed, the upper and the Lower lip are at a common point 6 with each other connected and can be against each other with the help of mechanical Actuator 10 are moved, with which Speech movement is indicated.

In Fig. 3 ist das Innengehäuse 2 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht dargestellt. Das Innengehäuse umfaßt eine Vorderwand 11, eine Rückwand 12, zwei Seitenteile 13 und ein Bodenteil 14. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Innengehäuse 2 so in das Außengehäuse 1 eingebaut, daß die Vorderwand 11 des Innengehäuses mit der Innenseite der Vorderseite des Außengehäuses 1 zur Anlage kommt. Die Vorderwand 11, die Rückwand 12 und das Bodenteil 14 sind als ebene Flächen ausgebildet, die beiden Seitenteile 13 des Innengehäuses sind gebogen. An einer der beiden gebogenen Seitenwände des Innengehäuses ist ein Schalter 15 angebracht, der als Druckschalter ausgebildet sein kann, so daß beim Drücken des Schalters ein Betätigungssignal 17 für die in dem Innengehäuse untergebrachte elektrische Schaltungsanordnung 19 ausgelöst wird, die je nach Dauer des Niederdrückens des Schalters dazu führt, daß eine einzelne Zufallszahl Zi oder alle N Zufallszahlen Z1 ... ZN ausgewählt werden. In die Rückwand 13 des Gehäuses sind zwei Öffnungen 20, 22 eingelassen. Im oberen Bereich der Rückwand befindet sich eine kreisrunde Öffnung 20, die teilweise durch Streben 24 abgedeckt ist, hinter der ein Lautsprecher 26 angeordnet ist, über den die zufällig ausgewählten Zahlen Zi ausgegeben werden. Im unteren Bereich der Rückwand ist eine Öffnung 22 mit Klappe 27 angeordnet, die von außen den Zugang zu einem Fach erlaubt, in dem die der elektrischen Versorgung der Schaltung dienenden Batterien oder anderen Energiequellen, wie beispielsweise ein Akkumulator, untergebracht sind. Damit das im Innengehäuse 2 untergebrachte Fach über die Klappe 27 zugänglich ist, besitzt das Außengehäuse 1 an seiner Rückseite eine Klappenöffnung. Weiterhin ist an einer Seite des Außengehäuses 1 eine Betätigungsöffnung 28 zur Betätigung des am Innengehäuse 2 angebrachten Schalters 15 vorgesehen. Zur gerichteten Schallabgabe des Lautsprechersignals können am Außengehäuse Lautsprecheröffnungen 29, beispielsweise verdeckt unter dem Haaransatz des Gesichts, angebracht sein.In Fig. 3, the inner housing 2 is shown in a perspective view. The inner housing comprises a front wall 11, a rear wall 12, two side parts 13 and a bottom part 14. In a preferred embodiment, the inner housing 2 is built into the outer housing 1 in such a way that the front wall 11 of the inner housing contacts the inside of the front of the outer housing 1 is coming. The front wall 11, the rear wall 12 and the bottom part 14 are designed as flat surfaces, the two side parts 13 of the inner housing are curved. On one of the two curved side walls of the inner housing, a switch 15 is attached, which can be designed as a pressure switch, so that when the switch is pressed, an actuation signal 17 is triggered for the electrical circuit arrangement 19 housed in the inner housing, which, depending on the duration of the depression of the switch leads to a single random number Z i or all N random numbers Z 1 ... Z N being selected. Two openings 20, 22 are let into the rear wall 13 of the housing. In the upper area of the rear wall there is a circular opening 20, which is partially covered by struts 24, behind which a loudspeaker 26 is arranged, via which the randomly selected numbers Z i are output. In the lower area of the rear wall there is an opening 22 with a flap 27, which allows access from the outside to a compartment in which the batteries serving for the electrical supply of the circuit or other energy sources, such as an accumulator, are accommodated. So that the compartment housed in the inner housing 2 is accessible via the flap 27, the outer housing 1 has a flap opening on its rear side. Furthermore, an actuating opening 28 for actuating the switch 15 attached to the inner housing 2 is provided on one side of the outer housing 1. For directed sound emission of the loudspeaker signal, loudspeaker openings 29, for example concealed under the hairline of the face, can be provided on the outer housing.

Die zur Bestimmung und Ausgabe der Zahlen verwandte und in dem Gehäuse untergebrachte Schaltungsanordnung ist in zwei beispielhaften Ausführungsformen in den Fig. 4 und 5 dargestellt. In einem einfachen Aufbau umfaßt die Schaltung, wie in Fig. 4 gezeigt, eine Eingabeeinrichtung 30, einen Zufallsgenerator 32, einen Sprachgenerator 34, einen die D/A-Wandler 36, einen Verstärker 38, einen Lautsprecher 26, einen Mikroprozessor 40 und optional eine mechanische Betätigungsvorrichtung 10.The one used to determine and output the numbers and circuitry housed in the housing is in two exemplary embodiments in FIGS. 4 and 5 shown. In a simple construction, the circuit comprises as shown in Fig. 4, an input device 30, a Random number generator 32, a speech generator 34, the D / A converter 36, an amplifier 38, a loudspeaker 26, a Microprocessor 40 and optionally a mechanical one Actuator 10.

Wird über die als Schalter 15 ausgebildete Eingabeeinrichtung 30 der elektrischen Schaltung ein Betätigungssignal 17 zugeführt, so zieht der Zufallsgenerator 32 zufällig aus einer Gesamtmenge M an Zahlen N Zahlen Zi .If an actuation signal 17 is supplied to the electrical circuit via the input device 30 designed as a switch 15, the random generator 32 randomly draws from a total quantity M of numbers N numbers Z i .

Nachdem die Zahlen Zi vom Zufallsgenerator ermittelt wurden, werden sie in digitaler Form an einen Sprachgenerator 34 übermittelt, in dem die Sprachmuster SMi aller M Zahlen Zi abgelegt sind. Das zu der jeweiligen, vom Zufallsgenerator bestimmten Zahl Zi gehörende Sprachmuster SMi wird im Sprachgenerator aufgerufen und an einen D/A-Wandler 36 übermittelt. Der D/A-Wandler 36 wandelt das digitale Sprachmuster SMi in ein analoges Signal Ai, welches über eine konventionelle Verstärkerschaltung 38 so verstärkt wird, daß es über einen Lautsprecher 26 ausgegeben werden kann. Darüber hinaus kann das verstärkte Signal VAi auch dazu dienen, daß eine mechanische Betätigungseinrichtung 10 für die Dauer, in der das Signal VAi am Lautsprecher anliegt, die auf der als Gesicht ausgebildeten Vorderseite angebrachte Ober- (3) und Unterlippe 4 für eine stilisierte Sprachbewegung bewegt.After the numbers Z i have been determined by the random generator, they are transmitted in digital form to a speech generator 34, in which the speech patterns SM i of all M numbers Z i are stored. Which belongs to the respective, determined by the random number Z i speech pattern SM i is called in the speech generator and transmitted to a D / A converter 36th The D / A converter 36 converts the digital speech pattern SM i into an analog signal A i , which is amplified via a conventional amplifier circuit 38 so that it can be output via a loudspeaker 26. In addition, the amplified signal VA i can also serve to ensure that a mechanical actuating device 10 for the duration in which the signal VA i is present at the loudspeaker has the upper (3) and lower lip 4 on the front formed as a face for a stylized one Speech movement moves.

Vorteilhafterweise wird die Schaltung als integrierte Schaltung ausgelegt, und der Zufallsgenerator 32, der Sprachgenerator 34 sowie der D/A-Wandler 36 werden von einem Mikroprozessor 40 gesteuert.The circuit is advantageously integrated Circuit designed, and the random generator 32, the Speech generator 34 and the D / A converter 36 are made by one Microprocessor 40 controlled.

In der in Fig. 5 gezeigten, fortgebildeten Ausführungsform sind zusätzlich zu der in Fig. 4 gezeigten Schaltung eine Zeiterkennungseinrichtung 41, ein Festwertspeicher 42, ein Komparator 44 und ein Tastaturfeld 46 vorgesehen. Das Tastaturfeld 46 kann ebenso wie die Öffnung für den Lautsprecher und das Batteriefach auf der Rückseite des Gehäuses angeordnet sein oder seitlich auf der Seite, auf der kein Betätigungsknopf nicht angeordnet ist. Die Zeiterkennungseinrichtung 41 dient dazu, ein relativ kurzes Betätigungssignal von einem relativ langen Betätigungssignal zu unterscheiden.In the advanced training shown in FIG Embodiments are in addition to that shown in FIG. 4 Circuit a time detection device 41, on Read-only memory 42, a comparator 44 and a keyboard field 46 provided. The keypad 46 can be like that Opening for the speaker and the battery compartment on the Be arranged on the back of the housing or laterally on the Side on which no actuation button is not arranged. The time detection device 41 serves a relative short actuation signal from a relatively long one Distinguish between actuation signal.

Bei einem relativ kurzen Betätigungssignal wird genau eine von den insgesamt N Zahlen Zi zufällig ausgewählt und über den Sprachgenerator, den D/A-Wandler, den Verstärker und den Lautsprecher ausgegeben. Der Spieler muß also N-mal den Schalter niederdrücken, um alle N Glückszahlen angesagt zu bekommen.With a relatively short actuation signal, exactly one of the total of N numbers Z i is randomly selected and output via the speech generator, the D / A converter, the amplifier and the loudspeaker. So the player has to press the switch N times to get all N lucky numbers announced.

Bei einem langen Betätigungssignal werden dagegen alle N Zahlen auf einmal ausgewählt und mit einer Zeitverzögerung über den Lautsprecher ausgegeben.With a long actuation signal, on the other hand all N numbers selected at once and with one Time delay output through the speaker.

Der Festwertspeicher 42 ist zwischen Zufallsgenerator 32 und Sprachgenerator 34 parallel derart angeordnet, daß die vom Zufallsgenerator ermittelten Zahlen Zi in digitaler Form sowohl dem Sprachgenerator als auch den N Speichern 48 des Festwertspeichers 42 zugeleitet werden. Die in dem Festwertspeicher abgelegten Zahlen Zi können jederzeit durch den Mikroprozessor 40 aufgerufen werden; beispielsweise dann, wenn über ein Tastaturfeld Zahlen Zi' eingegeben werden, die zunächst in einen Speicherbereich eines Komparators geschrieben werden, und nachdem alle N Zahlen Zi' eingegeben sind mit den in dem Festwertspeicher abgelegten Zahlen Zi in dem Komparator verglichen werden, so daß mittels des Komparators 44 eine Zahl Ü ermittelt wird, die der Zahl der übereinstimmenden Zahlen Zi und Zi' entspricht. Diese Zahl Ü der übereinstimmenden Zahlen kann dann wiederum über eine Verbindungsleitung dem Sprachgenerator 34 in digitaler Form zugeführt werden. Für die Zahl Ü wird dann das digitale Sprachmuster SMü ermittelt, das über den D/A-Wandler, den Verstärker und den Lautsprecher wiederum an den Spieler ausgegeben werden kann.The read-only memory 42 is arranged in parallel between the random generator 32 and the speech generator 34 in such a way that the numbers Z i determined by the random generator are fed in digital form both to the speech generator and to the N memories 48 of the read-only memory 42. The numbers Z i stored in the read-only memory can be called up at any time by the microprocessor 40; for example, if numbers Z i 'are entered via a keyboard field, which are first written into a memory area of a comparator, and after all N numbers Z i ' have been entered, are compared with the numbers Z i stored in the read-only memory in the comparator, so that a number U is determined by means of the comparator 44, which corresponds to the number of matching numbers Z i and Z i '. This number Ü of the corresponding numbers can then in turn be fed to the speech generator 34 in digital form via a connecting line. The digital speech pattern SM ü is then determined for the number Ü, which in turn can be output to the player via the D / A converter, the amplifier and the loudspeaker.

Mit dem vorliegenden Lottozufallsgenerator ist es gelungen, ein originelles Gerät zur Ermittlung und Ausgabe von N Lottozahlen aus einer Gesamtmenge M an Zahlen zur Verfügung zu stellen, wobei sichergestellt ist, daß die Ausgabe der N Zahlen so erfolgt, daß bei der Übertragung auf den Lottospielschein eine größtmögliche Sicherheit gewährleistet ist und die Auswahl der Zahlen echt zufällig erfolgt.With the present lottery random generator it is managed to find an original device for identification and output of N lottery numbers from a total set M of numbers for To make available, ensuring that the Output of the N numbers takes place in such a way that when transferring to the lottery ticket a maximum security is guaranteed and the choice of numbers is really random he follows.

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  1. A lottery number random generator comprising a housing and an electrical circuit arrangement (19) disposed therein, the lottery number random generator comprising an inputting device (30) disposed on the outside of the housing and, when actuated by an actuation signal (17), causing a random generator (32) to select at random a predetermined number N of numbers Z1...ZN from a predetermined total quantity (M), wherein all the N numbers Zi, i=1..N are elements of the total quantity (M) and any Zi is not equal to any Zj if i is not equal to j, where i,j=1..N,
    characterised in that the circuit arrangement (19) comprises a speech generator (34) to which there are fed as digital signals the numbers Z1...ZN selected by the random generator, and in that there is called up for each number Zi, i=1..N the digital speech pattern SMi, i=1..N stored in the speech generator and associated with the respective number Zi,
    in that the circuit arrangement (19) comprises a digital-analogue converter (36) which converts the digital speech pattern SMi into an analogue signal Ai and an amplifier (38) for amplifying the analogue signals Ai i=1..N, which are delivered successively via a loudspeaker (26).
  2. A lottery number random generator according to claim 1, characterised in that the random generator (32), the speech generator (34) and the digital-analogue converter (36) are microprocessor-controlled (40).
  3. A lottery number random generator according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the inputting device (30) is a switch (15).
  4. A lottery number random generator according to claim 3, characterised in that a time recognition circuit (41) is disposed behind the switch (15) and can distinguish between at least one short actuation signal (17K) and at least one long actuation signal (17L), and in the event of a short actuation signal (17K) selects at random and delivers accurately one of the total N numbers Zi, and in the event of a long actuation signal (17L) selects at random in one operation all the N numbers Zi and delivers them sequentially with a predetermined time delay.
  5. A lottery number random generator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the random generator in both cases arranges all the N numbers Zi in ascending value before delivering them.
  6. A lottery number random generator according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the random generator comprises a mechanical actuation device (10) for lip movement.
  7. A lottery number random generator according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the random generator comprises a read-only memory (42) in which are stored the random selected N numbers Zi, a keyboard section (46) via which N numbers Zi' can be input into the random generator, and a comparator (44) which compares the input N numbers Zi' with the selected N numbers and delivers the number Ü of agreeing numbers via the speech generator (34), the D/A converter (36), the amplifier (38) and the loudspeaker (26).
  8. A lottery number random generator according to claim 7, characterised in that the read-only memory (42) and the comparator (40) are microprocessor-controlled (40).
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