EP1486236B1 - Device for treating betting slips - Google Patents

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EP1486236B1
EP1486236B1 EP04010531A EP04010531A EP1486236B1 EP 1486236 B1 EP1486236 B1 EP 1486236B1 EP 04010531 A EP04010531 A EP 04010531A EP 04010531 A EP04010531 A EP 04010531A EP 1486236 B1 EP1486236 B1 EP 1486236B1
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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
    • A63F3/00—Board games; Raffle games
    • A63F3/06—Lottos or bingo games; Systems, apparatus or devices for checking such games
    • A63F3/0625—Devices for filling-in or checking
    • A63F3/064—Electric devices for filling-in or checking
    • 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
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/24—Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
    • A63F2009/2401—Detail of input, input devices
    • A63F2009/2411—Input form cards, tapes, discs
    • A63F2009/2419—Optical
    • A63F2009/2425—Scanners, e.g. for scanning regular characters
    • 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
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/24—Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
    • A63F2009/2448—Output devices
    • A63F2009/245—Output devices visual
    • A63F2009/2461—Projection of a two-dimensional real image
    • A63F2009/2463—Projection of a two-dimensional real image on a screen, e.g. using a video projector
    • 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
    • A63F9/00—Games not otherwise provided for
    • A63F9/24—Electric games; Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for
    • A63F2009/2448—Output devices
    • A63F2009/245—Output devices visual
    • A63F2009/2461—Projection of a two-dimensional real image
    • A63F2009/2467—Projection of a two-dimensional real image of a slide

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  • the invention relates to a device for processing betting slips with a control device containing a data processing device, a scanner for sampling betting slips and a display device for reproducing information.
  • the control device, the scanner and the display device are usually separate devices, so that the entire device is relatively complex and bulky. Since the lottery acceptance points are often housed in small newsagents, stationery stores, kiosks and the like, this disadvantage weighs heavily.
  • WO / 03/036553 For example, a device for reading symbols and projecting images using a miniaturized, combined laser scanner / projector is known. The scanning area and the projection area are different. In contrast, in the subject matter of claim 1, a betting slip is scanned, and when the betting slip is removed, the bearing surface for the betting slip is used as the projection surface.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a device of the type mentioned, which is simpler in construction and requires less space.
  • the scanner and the display device are formed by a miniaturized, combined laser scanner / projector, wherein the support surface for the tickets also forms the projection screen for the reproduction of information.
  • a miniaturized combined laser scanner / projector is offered under the designation "Laser Projection Display” (LPD) by Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, New York.
  • LPD Laser Projection Display
  • a laser beam emitted by a laser diode is deflected by two mirrors in two directions, so that an area can be scanned.
  • the light reflected from the object to be scanned light is received and evaluated in a conventional manner of receiving elements.
  • the laser diode is turned on and off pixel by pixel during the scanning process according to the information to be displayed. This offers the possibility to scan and display information with one and the same unit. Since the miniaturized combined laser scanner / projector is an element with a volume of a few cubic centimeters, the device according to the invention for processing betting slips can be made extremely space-saving.
  • the control unit may be programmed so that the position of spatial objects within a given field of the support surface can be detected with the combined laser scanner / projector.
  • the user of the device can additionally enter information by a so-called "touch function". This is shown with a finger or a pointed object such as pencil, pen and the like to certain surface areas of the field and this position is processed by the controller. For example, this can be simulated by clicking on it like a computer mouse, thereby triggering the projection of other pixels.
  • the device can, as is also the case with the previously known devices, be combined with a printer which can print a betting slip receipt or the receipt of the payment of a profit.
  • FIGURE shows a schematic perspective view of the inventive device for processing betting slips.
  • the illustrated device preferably has a cuboidal housing 10, which contains a control and data processing device 12 indicated only schematically.
  • a schematically illustrated miniaturized laser scanner / projector 16 is arranged so that it is located above the housing 10.
  • a corresponding combined laser scanner / projector 16 is sold by Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, New York.
  • the laser scanner / projector 16 is connected to the control device 12 via lines extending within the support 14.
  • a support surface 18 for a betting slip to be scanned On the top of the housing 10 is a support surface 18 for a betting slip to be scanned. At the same time, this support surface 18 serves as a projection surface for the display of information which can be projected onto this surface by means of the laser scanner / projector 18 when the betting slip has been removed from the support surface 18.
  • This support surface 18 thus forms the display device, wherein the preferred color of the support surface 18 is white or a light gray tone.
  • the control device 12 can furthermore be connected to a data input device, for example a keyboard 22, but which can also be integrated into the housing 10.
  • a data input device for example a keyboard 22
  • the projection surface 18 can be used as a keyboard by projection of a corresponding image unit which can be operated by means of a pointing function supported by the control device 12.
  • An operator can make certain inputs in the manner of a "touch screen" with the aid of a finger or a pencil, with the laser scanner / projector 16 detecting the position of the fingertip or pencil within the support surface 18.
  • any information can be displayed under the control of the control device 12.
  • the betting slip For reading in, the betting slip is placed on the field 18 and scanned with the aid of the laser scanner / projector 16. Then the betting slip is removed from the support surface 18 and the surface 18 can serve as a projection surface. Now, the scanner / projector 16 can project an image unit on which, for example, the read lottery numbers are given or the amount of the bet to be paid. If the scanned betting slip is in order and the payment process has been completed, a receipt for the delivery of the betting slip is printed by the receipt printer 20. The payment of the betting slip can be made at a separate POS system. But it is also conceivable that the device 10 is additionally equipped with a cash drawer for cash or a card reader for electronic payment transactions.

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A deposit surface (18) accepts a betting slip and supports a combined miniaturized laser scanner/projector (16) fitted above the surface for scanning the betting slip laid on it. The deposit surface serves as a projection surface for image and text outlines projected by the laser scanner/projector and forms a display device.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Bearbeiten von Wettscheinen mit einer eine Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung enthaltenden Steuereinrichtung, einem Scanner zum Abtasten von Wettscheinen und einer Anzeigeeinrichtung zur Wiedergabe von Informationen.The invention relates to a device for processing betting slips with a control device containing a data processing device, a scanner for sampling betting slips and a display device for reproducing information.

Bei der bisher bekannten Vorrichtung der vorstehend genannten Art wie beispielsweise bei einem Lottoterminal sind die Steuereinrichtung, der Scanner und die Anzeigeeinrichtung in der Regel getrennte Einrichtungen, so daß die gesamte Vorrichtung relativ aufwendig und voluminös ist. Da die Lottoannahmestellen oft in kleinen Zeitschriftenläden, Schreibwarenläden, Kiosken und dergleichen untergebracht sind, wiegt dieser Nachteil schwer.In the previously known device of the aforementioned type, such as in a lottery terminal, the control device, the scanner and the display device are usually separate devices, so that the entire device is relatively complex and bulky. Since the lottery acceptance points are often housed in small newsagents, stationery stores, kiosks and the like, this disadvantage weighs heavily.

Aus WO/03/036553 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Lesen von Symbolen und Projizieren von Bildern bekannt, die einen miniaturisierten, kombinierten Laserscanner/Pojektor verwendet. Die Scannfläche und die Projektionsfläche sind unterschiedlich. Im Unterschied hierzu wird beim Gegenstand gemäß Anspruch 1, ein Wettschein abgescannt und bei entfernten Wettschein die Auflagefläche für den Wettschein als Projektionsfläche verwendet.Out WO / 03/036553 For example, a device for reading symbols and projecting images using a miniaturized, combined laser scanner / projector is known. The scanning area and the projection area are different. In contrast, in the subject matter of claim 1, a betting slip is scanned, and when the betting slip is removed, the bearing surface for the betting slip is used as the projection surface.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art anzugeben, die einfacher im Aufbau ist und weniger Platz benötigt.The invention has for its object to provide a device of the type mentioned, which is simpler in construction and requires less space.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß der Scanner und die Anzeigeeinrichtung von einem miniaturisierten, kombinierten Laserscanner/Projektor gebildet sind, wobei die Auflagefläche für die Wettscheine auch die Projektionsfläche für die Wiedergabe von Informationen bildet.This object is achieved in that the scanner and the display device are formed by a miniaturized, combined laser scanner / projector, wherein the support surface for the tickets also forms the projection screen for the reproduction of information.

Ein miniaturisierter kombinierter Laserscanner/Projektor wird unter der Bezeichnung "Laser Projection Display" (LPD)von der Firma Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, New York angeboten. Ein von einer Laserdiode ausgesandter Laserstrahl wird über zwei Spiegel in zwei Richtungen abgelenkt, so daß eine Fläche abgetastet werden kann. Für einen Scannvorgang wird das von dem abzuscannenden Objekt reflektierte Licht in an sich bekannter Weise von Empfangselementen aufgenommen und ausgewertet. Für die Darstellung von Information wird die Laserdiode während des Abtastvorganges entsprechend der darzustellenden Information pixelweise ein- und ausgeschaltet. Dies bietet die Möglichkeit, mit ein und derselben Einheit Informationen einzuscannen und darzustellen. Da der miniaturisierte kombinierte Laserscanner/Projektor ein Element mit einem Volumen von wenigen Kubikzentimetern ist, läßt sich die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Verarbeitung von Wettscheinen außerordentlich raumsparend ausbilden.A miniaturized combined laser scanner / projector is offered under the designation "Laser Projection Display" (LPD) by Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, New York. A laser beam emitted by a laser diode is deflected by two mirrors in two directions, so that an area can be scanned. For one Scanning the light reflected from the object to be scanned light is received and evaluated in a conventional manner of receiving elements. For the presentation of information, the laser diode is turned on and off pixel by pixel during the scanning process according to the information to be displayed. This offers the possibility to scan and display information with one and the same unit. Since the miniaturized combined laser scanner / projector is an element with a volume of a few cubic centimeters, the device according to the invention for processing betting slips can be made extremely space-saving.

Die Steuereinheit kann so programmiert sein, daß die Position von räumlichen Objekten innerhalb eines vorgegeben Feldes der Auflagefläche mit dem kombinierten Laserscanner/Projektor erfaßt werden kann. Damit kann der Benutzer der Vorrichtung zusätzlich Informationen durch eine sogenannte "Touchfunktion" eingeben. Hierbei wird mit einem Finger oder einem spitzen Gegenstand wie Bleistift, Kugelschreiber und dergleichen auf bestimmte Flächenbereiche des Feldes gezeigt und diese Position wird von der Steuereinrichtung verarbeitet. Beispielsweise kann hierdurch ein Anklicken wie bei einer Computermaus simuliert werden und dadurch die Projektion von anderen Bildelementen ausgelöst werden.The control unit may be programmed so that the position of spatial objects within a given field of the support surface can be detected with the combined laser scanner / projector. Thus, the user of the device can additionally enter information by a so-called "touch function". This is shown with a finger or a pointed object such as pencil, pen and the like to certain surface areas of the field and this position is processed by the controller. For example, this can be simulated by clicking on it like a computer mouse, thereby triggering the projection of other pixels.

Die Vorrichtung kann wie das bei den bisher bekannten Vorrichtungen auch der Fall ist, mit einem Drucker kombiniert sein, der eine Wettscheinquittung oder die Quittung über die Auszahlung eines Gewinnes ausdrucken kann.The device can, as is also the case with the previously known devices, be combined with a printer which can print a betting slip receipt or the receipt of the payment of a profit.

Die folgende Beschreibung erläutert in Verbindung mit der beigefügten Figur die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispieles. Die einzige Figur zeigt eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zum Bearbeiten von Wettscheinen.The following description, in conjunction with the attached figure, explains the invention with reference to an embodiment. The single FIGURE shows a schematic perspective view of the inventive device for processing betting slips.

Die dargestellte Vorrichtung hat vorzugsweise ein quaderförmiges Gehäuse 10, das eine nur schematisch angedeutete Steuer- und Datenverarbeitungseinrichtung 12 enthält. An einem Stützarm 14 ist ein schematisch dargestellter miniaturisierter Laserscanner/Projektor 16 so angeordnet, daß er sich oberhalb des Gehäuses 10 befindet. Ein entsprechender kombinierter Laserscanner/Projektor 16 wird von der Firma Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, New York vertrieben. Der Laserscanner/Projektor 16 ist über innerhalb der Stütze 14 verlaufende Leitungen mit der Steuereinrichtung 12 verbunden.The illustrated device preferably has a cuboidal housing 10, which contains a control and data processing device 12 indicated only schematically. On a support arm 14, a schematically illustrated miniaturized laser scanner / projector 16 is arranged so that it is located above the housing 10. A corresponding combined laser scanner / projector 16 is sold by Symbol Technologies, Holtsville, New York. The laser scanner / projector 16 is connected to the control device 12 via lines extending within the support 14.

Auf der Oberseite des Gehäuses 10 befindet sich eine Auflagefläche 18 für einen zu scannenden Wettschein. Gleichzeitig dient diese Auflagefläche 18 als Projektionsfläche für die Anzeige von Informationen, die mittels des Laserscanners/Projektors 18 auf diese Fläche projiziert werden können, wenn der Wettschein von der Auflagefläche 18 entfernt worden ist. Diese Auflagefläche 18 bildet somit die Anzeigeeinrichtung, wobei die bevorzugte Farbe der Auflagefläche 18 weiß oder ein heller Grauton ist.On the top of the housing 10 is a support surface 18 for a betting slip to be scanned. At the same time, this support surface 18 serves as a projection surface for the display of information which can be projected onto this surface by means of the laser scanner / projector 18 when the betting slip has been removed from the support surface 18. This support surface 18 thus forms the display device, wherein the preferred color of the support surface 18 is white or a light gray tone.

Rechts an das Gehäuse 10 schließt sich vorzugsweise ein Quittungsdrucker 20 an. Die Steuereinrichtung 12 kann ferner mit einer Dateneingabeeinrichtung, beispielsweise einer Tastatur 22 verbunden sein, die aber auch in das Gehäuse 10 integriert sein kann. Darüber hinaus ist es auch denkbar, die Projektionsfläche 18 als Tastatur zu verwenden durch Projektion einer entsprechenden Bildeinheit, die mittels einer von der Steuereinrichtung 12 unterstützten Zeigefunktion bedienbar ist. Eine Bedienungsperson kann mit Hilfe eines Fingers oder eines Bleistiftes bestimmte Eingaben nach Art eines "Touch Screens" machen kann, wobei der Laserscanner/Projektor 16 die Position der Fingerspitze bzw. des Bleistiftes innerhalb der Auflagefläche 18 erfasst. Durch den Laserscanner/Projektor 16 kann unter der Steuerung der Steuereinrichtung 12 jede beliebige Information dargestellt werden.Right to the housing 10 is preferably followed by a receipt printer 20. The control device 12 can furthermore be connected to a data input device, for example a keyboard 22, but which can also be integrated into the housing 10. In addition, it is also conceivable to use the projection surface 18 as a keyboard by projection of a corresponding image unit which can be operated by means of a pointing function supported by the control device 12. An operator can make certain inputs in the manner of a "touch screen" with the aid of a finger or a pencil, with the laser scanner / projector 16 detecting the position of the fingertip or pencil within the support surface 18. By means of the laser scanner / projector 16, any information can be displayed under the control of the control device 12.

Zum Einlesen wird der Wettschein auf das Feld 18 gelegt und mit Hilfe des Laserscanners/Projektors 16 abgetastet. Dann wird der Wettschein von der Auflagefläche 18 entfernt und die Fläche 18 kann als Projektionsfläche dienen. Nun kann der Scanner/Projektor 16 eine Bildeinheit projizieren, auf der beispielsweise die eingelesenen Lottozahlen angegeben werden oder der Betrag des zu zahlenden Wetteinsatzes. Ist der eingescannte Wettschein in Ordnung und der Bezahlvorgang abgeschlossen, so wird von dem Quittungsdrucker 20 eine Quittung für die Abgabe des Wettscheins gedruckt. Das Bezahlen des Wettscheins kann an einem separaten Kassensystem erfolgen. Es ist aber auch denkbar, dass das Gerät 10 zusätzlich mit einer Kassenlade für Bargeld oder einem Kartenleser für elektronische Bezahlvorgänge ausgestattet ist.For reading in, the betting slip is placed on the field 18 and scanned with the aid of the laser scanner / projector 16. Then the betting slip is removed from the support surface 18 and the surface 18 can serve as a projection surface. Now, the scanner / projector 16 can project an image unit on which, for example, the read lottery numbers are given or the amount of the bet to be paid. If the scanned betting slip is in order and the payment process has been completed, a receipt for the delivery of the betting slip is printed by the receipt printer 20. The payment of the betting slip can be made at a separate POS system. But it is also conceivable that the device 10 is additionally equipped with a cash drawer for cash or a card reader for electronic payment transactions.

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  1. Apparatus for processing betting slips, having a control device (12) which contains a data-processing device, a scanner for scanning betting slips and a display device for reproducing information, characterized by a support area (18) for supporting a betting slip and a miniaturized, combined laser scanner/projector (16) which is arranged above the support area (18) and scans the deposited betting slip, and wherein the support area also serves as a projection area for image and text displays projected by the laser scanner/projector (16) when the betting slip has been removed from the support area (18), and therefore forms the display device.
  2. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that a supporting arm (14) for holding the laser scanner/projector (16) is provided.
  3. Apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that the control device is programmed such that the position of physical objects within a predefined field of the support area (18) can be detected.
  4. Apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a printer (20) for printing betting slip receipts is connected to the control device (12).
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