EP1609055A4 - Radio frequency identifiers in game tickets - Google Patents
Radio frequency identifiers in game ticketsInfo
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- EP1609055A4 EP1609055A4 EP04757683A EP04757683A EP1609055A4 EP 1609055 A4 EP1609055 A4 EP 1609055A4 EP 04757683 A EP04757683 A EP 04757683A EP 04757683 A EP04757683 A EP 04757683A EP 1609055 A4 EP1609055 A4 EP 1609055A4
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Definitions
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to gaming systems. More particularly, embodiments relate to the use of ticket radio frequency identifiers (RFIDs) to dispense and validate game tickets.
- RFIDs ticket radio frequency identifiers
- Paper-based gaming systems come in a wide variety of formats and are increasing in popularity. Indeed, restaurant franchises often sponsor promotional games in which the consumer peels a mask firom the side of a paper cup to determine whether he or she has won a prize, and the use of tickets in state-sponsored lotteries is widespread. For example, many states throughout the U.S. employ future draw or "numbers-type" lottery systems in which the user waits until the winning numbers are announced to determine whether the lottery ticket is a winning ticket, as well as instant lottery systems in which the consumer may determine whether the lottery ticket is a winning ticket immediately upon purchase. Instant lottery systems generally use tickets that contain either "predetermined" game data or "probability" game data.
- the ticket In the case of probability game data, the ticket often has a number of "scratch off regions and the consumer scratches off a subset of the number of regions in accordance with the rules of the particular game being played. For example, the consumer might scratch off five out of seven regions in order to simulate a hand of poker. Thus, the consumer has a relatively high amount of control over whether or not he or she wins and the lottery sponsor has a somewhat reduced amount of control over the total winnings that must be paid out.
- Predetermined instant tickets are given their winning or losing nature at the time of creation. For example, the ticket sponsor may determine in advance how many $100 winning tickets, $20 winning tickets, $1 winning tickets, etc., will be dispensed based on expected sales of the tickets.
- a traditional gaming system involves dispensing the tickets to consumers and validating the tickets when they are presented for redemption.
- game tickets are distributed to game ticket retailers in packs, where the game tickets are activated on a pack-by-pack basis before shipment.
- Activation involves scanning a bar code located on a pack of lottery tickets.
- the bar code information for the pack is sent over a network connection to a host computer for tracking purposes. It has been determined that in certain instances, individuals such as ticket retailer employees have engaged in an unlawful activity commonly referred to as "fishing" in which the employee attempts to identify the winning tickets in a pack after activation.
- Identification can involve a wide variety of techniques ranging from holding the tickets up to a light source to applying carefully selected chemicals to the tickets. Indeed, fishing is a substantial concern with regard to instant tickets having predetermined game data. There is therefore a need for an approach to distributing and dispensing instant lottery tickets that minimizes the risk of fishing and other unlawful activities.
- the ticket is typically validated by scanning a bar code that is printed on the game ticket, where the bar code defines a validation code for the ticket.
- the validation code contains information such as a unique ticket number and batch number associated with the ticket.
- the bar code information is transmitted to the host computer, where the host computer determines whether the information matches a legitimate winning ticket.
- the host computer notifies the game ticket retailer that the ticket is valid and may be redeemed.
- bar code scanners are known to have reliability problems, particularly when a portion of the bar code has rubbed off while in the possession of the consumer. Although it is possible to manually enter the bar code data, such an approach can be cumbersome and time consuming. Furthermore, bar code scanning equipment is large and relatively expensive. There is therefore a need for an approach to validating game tickets that is not subject to the shortcomings associated with bar codes.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example of a game ticketing architecture according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIGS. 2 A and 2B are perspective views of an example of a game ticket according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of an example of a game ticket according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart of an example of a method of dispensing game tickets to consumers according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 A is a flowchart of an example of a process of activating a ticket RFID according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5B is a flowchart of an example of a process of activating a ticket RFID according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an example of a method of validating game tickets according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 7A is a flowchart of an example of a process of reading a ticket RFID from a memory of a game ticket according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart of an example of a method of managing a game ticketing system according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an example of a game ticket transponder according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 10A is a diagram of an example of a ticket RFID according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG 10B is a diagram of an example of a ticket RFID according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram of an example of ticket data according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 13 is a side view of an example of a game ticket according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart of an example of a method of dispensing game tickets according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 17 is a flowchart of an example of a method of validating game tickets according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 18 is a flowchart of an example of a method of tracking game ticket consumables according to one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 1 shows an architecture 20 in which one or more game ticket retailers 22, 24 participate in the dispensing and redemption of game tickets.
- Each game ticket retailer 22, 24 has a radio frequency identification (RFID) gaming system 26, 28, where retailer employees and/or consumers 30 (30a-30c) may interact with the RFID gaming systems 26, 28 in the process.
- RFID radio frequency identification
- consumer 30a may use the RFID gaming system 28 to purchase an instant lottery ticket from game ticket retailer 24 and use the RFID gaming system 26 to redeem the lottery ticket at lottery ticket retailer 22.
- the retailers 22, 24 can communicate with a host computer 32 over a network 34 to implement ticket dispensing as well as ticket validation procedures in a secure manner.
- FIGS. 2 A and 2B a front side and back side of an instant lottery ticket 36 are shown, respectively.
- the lottery ticket 36 has a substrate 38, which includes game data 40 and a removable mask 42 covering the game data 40.
- the game data 40 may be applied directly to the substrate 38, or may be printed on one or more intervening layers to reduce unlawful tampering with the ticket 36.
- intervening layers An example of the use of intervening layers is described in U.S. Patent No. 5,681,065 to Rua et al.
- the removable mask is of the "scratch-off variety of material, which is widely available in industry.
- One example of such a material is Craigseal product 2580CH manufactured by Craig Adhesives Corp., Newark, NJ.
- the lottery ticket 36 also has a transponder 44 coupled to the substrate 38, where the transponder 44 stores a ticket RFID that defines a validation code of the lottery ticket 36.
- the term "coupled” is used herein to define electrical, mechanical, or any other type of connection between components. Such a connection can be made by adhesives, thermal fusion, particle deposition, or any other commercially available technique.
- the lottery ticket 36 is given significantly more functionality than available under conventional techniques. For example, ticket-by-ticket activation and accountability can be achieved when the ticket 36 is dispensed, and faster and less expensive validation is possible when the ticket 36 is redeemed.
- FIG. 3 shows a ticket 36' having a protective layer 46 covering the transponder 44, where the protective layer 46 may include any suitable material such as lamination or other type of plastic.
- FIG. 9 shows one approach to the transponder 44 in greater detail.
- the transponder 44 includes a memory 48 such as a read-only memory (ROM), which stores the ticket RFID 50.
- An antenna 52 is operatively coupled to the memory 48, where the antenna 52 can receive an RF excitation signal and transmit the ticket RFID 50.
- memory 48 also includes instructions 49 for detecting the RF excitation signal and causing the antenna 52 to transmit the ticket RFID 50.
- FIG. 10A shows one approach to the validation code that is defined by the ticket RFID 50 in greater detail.
- the validation code includes a batch number 54 and a ticket number 56 corresponding to the lottery ticket 36 (FIGS. 2A and 2B). While the format of the validation code may vary, one approach is to allocate eight bits to the batch number and eight bits to the ticket number, where the validation code is a 16-bit value. In such a case, the 16-bit validation code is modulated onto the antenna 52 as ticket RFID 50.
- the RFID lottery system 26, 28 (FIG. 1) is able to uniquely identify each lottery ticket before it is dispensed, activate the lottery ticket based on the identification, uniquely identify the ticket when it is presented for redemption and authorize redemption based on the identification.
- FIG. 1 shows one approach to the validation code that is defined by the ticket RFID 50 in greater detail.
- the validation code includes a batch number 54 and a ticket number 56 corresponding to the lottery ticket 36 (FIGS. 2A and 2B). While the format of the validation code may vary, one approach is to allocate
- the transponder 44 could include programmable memory such as electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), where the RFID lottery system 26, 28 (FIG. 1) writes the ticket value 58 and activation status 60 to the transponder memory upon activation of the lottery ticket.
- EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read only memory
- FIG. 4 a method 62 of dispensing game tickets to consumers is shown.
- the method 62 can be implemented in an RFID gaming system 26, 28 (FIG. 1) as a set of instructions capable of being executed by a processor to achieve ticket dispensing.
- the instructions can be written using any number of well- known software programming techniques and can be stored in a wide variety of machine-readable media such EEPROM, compact disk ROM (CDROM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), etc.
- processing block 64 provides for receiving a ticket request and block 66 provides for selecting a game ticket based on the ticket request.
- the game ticket can be associated with a promotional game or with a lottery such as a future draw lottery or instant lottery.
- the ticket request can be input by a consumer or retailer employee via any suitable interface such as a traditional keyboard, touch screen, etc. If various types of game tickets are available, block 66 can provide for identification of the selected type, and if only one type of game ticket is available, block 66 can merely identify the next ticket to be dispensed.
- the game ticket is activated at block 68 based on a ticket RFID that defines a validation code of the game ticket. It should be noted that activation of the particular ticket rather than the pack from which the ticket came significantly reduces the opportunity for "fishing" or other unlawful activity. Furthermore, the use of RFID technology provides for less expensive and less complicated equipment than available under conventional approaches.
- the ticket-by-ticket inventory listing can be maintained in a memory of the RFID gaming system and organized into any appropriate data structure such as a relational database.
- Block 82 may also involve deactivating a door alarm of the game ticket retailer 22, 24 (FIG. 1) premises with regard to the specific game ticket in order to reduce the likelihood of theft even further.
- block 84 provides for generating an invalidity message such as "Activation Not Authorized.”
- the invalidity message can be associated with an appropriate signal to prevent the ticket dispenser from releasing the selected game ticket.
- FIG. 5B shows an alternative approach to activating the game ticket based on the ticket RFID at processing block 68".
- Block 68" is identical to the process shown in block 68' (FIG. 5 A), with the exception that a security code is written to the memory of the game ticket at block 86 if the activation reply indicates that the game ticket is valid.
- the security code can include additional information such as the ticket value 58 (FIG. 10B) and activation status 60 (FIG. 10B) and enables redemption of the game ticket to take place locally at the RFID lottery system.
- the activation reply may further indicate whether the game ticket has been activated (e.g., activation status) and whether the game ticket is a winning ticket (e.g., ticket value).
- the security code can be generated partially or entirely by either the host computer or the RFID gaming system, where generation of the security code is merely dependent upon the activation reply indicating that the game ticket is valid.
- FIG. 6 a method 88 of validating game tickets is shown.
- the method 88 may be implemented by an RFID gaming system as a set of instructions capable of being executed by a processor to achieve game ticket validation.
- the instructions can be written using any number of well-known software programming techniques and can be stored in a wide variety of machine-readable media, such as EEPROM, CD-ROM, DRAM, etc.
- processing block 90 provides for receiving a validation request, where the validation request may be input by a consumer or retailer employee via any commercially available interface.
- the validation request may also be implied from the game ticket being held within reading distance of an RFID reader.
- a ticket RFID is read from the memory of the game ticket at block 92 based on the validation request, where the ticket RFID defines a validation code corresponding to the game ticket.
- FIG. 7 A shows one approach to reading the ticket RFID in greater detail at block 92'.
- block 94 provides for transmitting an RF excitation signal, where the excitation signal causes the game ticket to transmit the ticket RFID and block 96 provides for detecting the transmitted RFID.
- Information contained in the ticket RFID is sent toward the host computer at block 98 and a validation reply to the ticket RFID is received at block 100.
- Block 102 provides for generating a validation message such as "$100 Redemption Authorized" based on the validation reply.
- FIG. 7B shows an alternative approach to reading the ticket RFID at processing block 92".
- an RF excitation signal is transmitted at block 94 as already discussed.
- the transmitted RFID which includes a security code, is detected at block 104.
- the security code may include information such as the ticket value 58 (FIG. 10B) and activation status 60 (FIG. 10B), where the security code was written to the memory of the game ticket at the time of activation and dispensing to the consumer.
- the security code will not be included in the ticket RFID and validation cannot be completed.
- such an approach enables local validation of the game ticket without the need for communication between the RFID gaming system and the host computer. It should be noted that although the approach shown in block 92" may eliminate the need for communicating the validation information back to the host computer at the time of validation, it may be desirable to send the validation information to the host computer at a later time in a cumulative report such as a monthly accounting report.
- block 106 provides for generating a validation message based on the security code.
- Block 118 provides for flagging the validation code as being activated.
- a second message including information contained in the ticket RFID and a validation request is received at block 120, and block 122 provides for verifying that the validation code has been flagged as being activated.
- Block 124 provides for comparing the validation code to a list of winning validation codes. If the validation code matches one of the winning validation codes and the validation request defines a proper prize based on the winning validation code, redemption of the lottery ticket is authorized at block 126.
- the ticket tracking database is updated at block 128 based on the second message. If the validation code does not match one or more of the known validation codes, or if the activation request does not define a correct point-of-sale based on the known validation code, activation and dispensing authorization is denied at block 130. If the validation code does not match one or more of the winning validation codes, or if the validation request does not define a proper prize, redemption authorization is denied at block 132. [0041]
- the use of RFIDs in gaming systems provides a unique and robust approach to addressing the shortcomings associated with conventional systems. Furthermore, as the cost of RFID tags and related technology continues to decrease, the use of the techniques described herein will become even more popular. For example, RFID lottery tickets would provide a very low cost solution for ticket-by-ticket vending machines. This is particularly true considering the cost associated with installing bar code scanners in every bin of a vending machine.
- FIG. 11 shows a transponder 134 in which a memory 136 stores ticket data 138.
- the ticket data can include a wide variety of information and can be transmitted as an RF signal via antenna 52 according to instructions 140.
- One approach to the ticket data is shown in FIG. 12 at 138'.
- the ticket data 138' can include a game number 142, which uniquely identifies the particular game being implemented by the corresponding game ticket.
- a void if removed number (VIRN) 144 provides additional security and a theme description 146 identifies the theme that corresponds to the game ticket.
- VIPRN void if removed number
- Ticket data 138' may also include a play style 148 and price point 150 for the game ticket.
- player account information such as an account identifier 152 can enable enhanced customization during ticket dispensing and validation.
- a validation code represented by ticket number 56 and batch number 54 can also be included in the ticket data 138'.
- FIG. 13 illustrates that a back-up validation code 154 can be coupled to the substrate 38 of the game ticket 36" as a precautionary measure.
- the back-up validation 154 can enable manual entry of the ticket data in the event of a failure of the RFID stored in transponder 44 or a failure of the RFID reader.
- the back-up validation code 154 can be a bar code, a series of digits, or both.
- a game ticketing architecture 156 that includes a game sponsor/printer facility 158 such as a lottery facility, a ticket warehouse facility 160 and a ticket destruction facility 162, in addition to game ticket retailer 22.
- the architecture 156 illustrates one example of a life cycle for an RFID game ticket (not shown).
- the game ticket retailer 22 has an RFID gaming system 26 and the other participants in the supply chain have RFID readers 164 (164a-164d).
- RFID readers 164 as shown in facilities 158, 160, 162
- greater inventory resolution and enhanced accounting can be achieved.
- advanced systems such as automated warehousing system 166 can be used to provide greater control over the movement of gaming tickets.
- FIG. 15 shows a method 168 of distributing game tickets that provides a number of advantages over conventional approaches.
- the method 168 can be implemented in warehouse facility RFID readers such as RFID readers 164b and 164 c as a set of instructions capable of being executed by a processor to achieve ticket distribution.
- the instructions can be written using any number of well-known software programming techniques and can be stored in a wide variety of machine-readable media such as EEPROM, CDROM, DRAM, etc.
- processing block 170 provides for transmitting a first RF signal to a game ticket
- block 172 provides for receiving a second RF signal from the game ticket.
- the second RF signal is responsive to the first RF signal as already discussed, and defines ticket data corresponding to the game ticket.
- the ticket data is stored to a database such as a warehouse database 176 at block 174.
- Block 178 provides for generating a storage request based on the ticket data
- block 180 provides for sending the storage request to the automated warehousing system 166.
- the automated warehousing system 166 may be any commercially available "pick-and-pack" system, and can use robotics to automate the storage and retrieval of game tickets.
- the ticket data can be located in the warehouse database at block 184 based on the ticket order.
- a ticket order may identify any or all of the types of information included in the ticket data, where the database 176 is searchable on any of the fields.
- a bundling request is generated at block 186 based on the ticket data and the ticket order. Thus, different types of game tickets can be identified and packaged into the same bundle.
- Block 188 provides for sending the bundling request to the automated warehousing system 166, and block 190 provides for updating the warehouse database 176 based on the bundling request.
- a third RF signal is transmitted to the game ticket at block 192 and a fourth RF signal is received from the game ticket at block 194, where the fourth RF signal is responsive to the third RF signal and defines the ticket data.
- the warehouse database is updated at block 196 based on the fourth RF signal.
- the first and second RF signals are associated with the game ticket entering the warehouse facility 160
- the third and fourth RF signals are associated with the game ticket leaving the warehouse facility 160.
- the illustrated approach provides greater security, enhanced control and improved accountability.
- similar benefits can be achieved at the game sponsor facility 158 and the ticket destruction facility 162 by using the above-described techniques.
- a ticket destruction database 198 can store ticket data at the ticket destruction facility 162
- a printer database 200 can store ticket data at the game sponsor facility 158.
- RFID readers 164a, 164d may retrieve the ticket data from the game tickets and communicate with the printer database 200 and the ticket destruction database 198.
- Method 202 can be implemented in an RFID gaming system such as gaming system 26 (FIG. 14) as a set of instructions capable of being executed by a processor to achieve ticket dispensing.
- processing block 204 provides for authenticating a terminal user based on a user RFID that identifies the terminal user. Such a "sign-on" process can involve reading the user RFID from a memory of an employee badge and enhances security.
- a ticket RFID is read from a game ticket at block 206 and a player account is identified at block 208.
- the player account can be associated with a retailer of the game ticket, a promoter of the game ticket, a credit card company, or any other appropriate extender of credit.
- Block 210 provides for identifying one or more player preferences associated with the player account, where the game ticket is dispensed in accordance with the player preferences at block 212, discussed in greater detail below. If it is determined at block 214 that the player account has sufficient funds to pay for the game ticket, the game ticket is activated at block 216. Otherwise, a cash transaction is implemented or activation of the game ticket is denied at block 218. [0049] As already noted, the game ticket can be dispensed in accordance with the player preferences at block 212. In the illustrated example, block 220 provides for determining whether play numbers have been pre-selected.
- Block 224 provides for determining whether a download destination such as personal digital assistant (PDA) or desktop computer has been identified. If so, block 226 provides for triggering a transaction summary download to the download destination, where the transaction summary provides a record of the game ticket purchase. It should be noted that other preferences may also be implemented, hi any event, the game ticket is dispensed at block 228.
- PDA personal digital assistant
- Method 202 also provides for determining whether an inventory level for the game ticket has fallen below a pre-determined threshold at block 230.
- the threshold can be set by the game ticket retailer based on the inventory requirements of the retailer and the lead time parameters associated with the particular game ticket, game sponsor and/or warehousing facility. If the inventory level for the game ticket falls below the predetermined threshold, block 232 provides for automatically generating a ticket order for additional tickets. The additional tickets may be for the same or a different game.
- FIG. 17 a method 234 of validating game tickets is shown.
- Method 234 can be implemented in an RFID gaming system 26 (FIG. 14) as a set of instructions stored in a machine-readable medium capable of being executed by a processor to validate tickets.
- Method 18 shows a method 246 of tracking game ticket consumables.
- Method 246 can also be implemented in an RFID gaming system 26 (FIG. 4) as a set of instructions stored in a machine-readable medium where the instructions are capable of being executed by a processor to track game ticket consumables.
- Block 248 provides for reading a consumable RFID from a game ticket consumable.
- Game ticket consumables include, but are not limited to paper stock, writing implements and marketing materials associated with a game. If it is determined at block 250 that the inventory level for the game ticket consumable has fallen below a predetermined threshold, a consumable order for additional consumables is automatically generated at block 252.
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