JP2002056144A - Win/loss decision system for prize or the like, information processor, and win/loss decision method for prize or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a scratch card which can be handles on a computer. SOLUTION: This system is provided with an image data storage part D14 which stores a unique code including a kind ID, an image data storage part D14 which stores image data for scratch card picture display generated corresponding to various kind IDs, a code receiving means 1 which receives the input of a code and decides whether or not there is a code matching the input code among the codes stored in the code storage part D11, a scratch card display means which extracts image data corresponding to the kind ID of the code from the image data storage part D14 when there is the matching code to display the scratch card picture and prompts the user to do operation to a scratch input field provided to the scratch card picture, a decision means 3 which determines whether or not the user wins when the user does the operation, and a processing means 4 which performs winning processing such as the determination of a gift and distribution arrangement.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a scratch card system and the like suitably used for distributing prizes to winners.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a card called a scratch card is often used to determine the type of a prize and the like. This scratch card covers a part of the area on the paper card, and the cover is turned or scraped (scratch) to show the description of the hidden part. Has become.

As an advantage of such a prize distribution system using a scratch card, it is possible to know whether the prize is valid or not on the spot and not only can the prize be exchanged at the store, but also the card itself can be used as a certificate for exchanging prizes. Another point is that it is possible to cope with a mode of delivering a prize later.

[0004]

However, in a system using such a scratch card, since the scratch card is paper, it is naturally necessary to hand it to the customer. It is difficult to use in the case of a transaction system without direct exchange of

[0005] In addition, once a scratch card is created, it has a characteristic that not only customers but also distributors such as premiums do not know the contents until turning over, so that what kind of content hits the distribution side. It is hard to predict. Therefore, it cannot withstand operations that require a specified number of hits.

Accordingly, the present invention is intended to replace the conventional scratch card with character information called a scratch card code that can be handled on a computer, and to solve the above-mentioned drawbacks in the prize distribution system using a paper scratch card. It is a thing.

[0007]

In other words, the present invention provides a system for determining whether or not a prize is valid, including a code storage section for storing a unique code including a type ID, and a scratch card screen display generated in association with each type of ID. An image data storage unit for storing image data for use, and a code reception unit for receiving input of a code and determining whether there is a code stored in the code storage unit that matches the input code. If there is a match, the image data corresponding to the type ID of the code is extracted from the image data storage unit, and the scratch card screen is displayed using the image data, and provided on the scratch card screen. A scratch card display unit for prompting an operation on the input scratch input field, and an operation on the scratch input field is performed. The case is one which includes a determining means for determining whether hit at least, if it is per a hit processing means for performing processing per such determination and delivery arrangement of the prize.

[0008] Here, the "scratch input field" is such that the display of the scratch input field is changed by an operation to display a hidden display.

In such a case, since the scratch card is realized on a computer, for example, by using a communication network such as the Internet,
The system can be operated even in an environment in which the prize distributor and the user cannot directly contact each other. Therefore, even if it is a mail order or a local store, sales promotion by distribution of premiums and the like can be performed using the present system.

[0010] In addition, since the result of the hit can be manipulated by a program, for example, the prize of A is 1
It is possible to hit up to 20 prizes of 0 or B, and from such characteristics, the present invention can be applied to small prizes and expensive prizes.

Specifically, it is preferable to use a user information processing device used by a user and a server computer as an information processing device connected to the user information processing device via a communication network such as the Internet. In this case, as a specific mode of the server computer, a code storage unit for storing a unique code including a type ID and a scratch card screen generated in association with each type of ID and provided with a scratch input field are displayed. An image data storage unit for storing image data of the user, and a code for receiving a code output from the user information processing apparatus and determining whether there is a code that matches the received code among the codes stored in the code storage unit An image transmitting unit for extracting image data corresponding to the type ID of the code from the image data storage unit when there is a match, and transmitting the image data to the user information processing apparatus; Receiving the signal output due to the operation on the scratch input field displayed on the information processing device,
There can be cited a device provided with a determination means for determining at least whether or not a hit is made based on the signal, and a hit processing means for performing a hit process such as a determination of a prize or a delivery arrangement if the hit is a hit.

[0012] In the case of using the Internet or the like as described above, it is necessary to perform some kind of authentication to be a winning person in order to deliver a prize or the like at a store. For this purpose, the server computer generates a unique serial number each time a hit occurs, stores the generated serial number in a predetermined serial number storage unit, and outputs the serial number to the user information processing device. While the number generation means is provided, an information processing device such as a personal computer used by the prize provider accepts the input of the serial number, and when there is the same serial number as the received serial number in the serial number storage unit. It is desirable to output that fact.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (1) Overall Equipment Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the prize etc. determination system according to the present embodiment uses a user information processing device P1 used by a user.
And a provider information processing device P2 used by the prize provider,
A server computer SRV connected to these information processing devices P1 and P2 via the Internet NW as a communication network is used.

The user information processing device P1 and the provider information processing device P2 are, for example, as shown in FIG.
01, a mouse 102, a display 103, a storage device 106 such as an HD, a CPU 104, an internal memory 105, a communication interface 107, and the like. The device has at least a browser function for browsing a WEB page, and via a telephone line. It is connected to the Internet NW. The information processing device P1 may be a personal computer, a mobile phone, a mobile personal computer, or the like.

The server computer SRV is basically the same as the user information processing apparatus P1 as shown in FIG. It has at least a web server function and a database server function, and is connected to the Internet via a telephone line. It does not matter whether the server computer SRV is provided centrally or dispersedly. The location of the server computer SRV is not limited to Japan and may be abroad.

In the server computer SRV, as shown in FIG. 3, a main database D1 is constructed in the storage device 106, and a code database D as a code storage unit is stored in the main database D1.
11, an image database D14 serving as an image data storage unit,
A serial number database D13 and a unique number database D12, which are serial number storage units, are set. Further, a predetermined execution program is stored in the storage device 106, and when the CPU or the like operates according to the program, the code reception unit 1, the image transmission unit 2,
It functions as the judgment means 3, the hit processing means 4, and the like.
In the present embodiment, since these functions are operated by using the WEB server and the WEB browser function, it is not necessary to install special software and data on the information processing apparatuses P1 and P2. (2) Usage method The usage method of the present system will be described in detail below, together with the detailed description of the databases D11 to D14, the units 1 to 4, etc., and the scratch card code.

<2-1> For example, when a user makes a shopping for a prize at a store, a scratch card code is presented. Specifically, for example, the cash register of the store and the server computer SRV are connected online, and the server computer SRV acquires the purchase data by inputting the purchased goods to the cash register, and changes the scratch card code accordingly. It is issued and the code is printed on the cashier's statement. Of course, a code may be displayed on the provider information processing apparatus P2 via the Internet, and the code may be transmitted to the user.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the scratch card code includes a scratch card code type, an expiration date,
0-9 consisting of type ID, unique number and password
Are constituted by the numbers. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the expiration date and the type ID are input by the system-side administrator or the prize provider (steps S20 and S2).
1) and thereafter, a unique number, a scratch card code type, and a password are automatically added and generated, and stored in the card code database D11 (step S2).
2 to S25). In addition, the scratch card code generated in this manner is issued, for example, as displayed on a cash register statement as described above (step S26). It should be noted that a predetermined number of the scratch card codes may be issued in advance and stored in the card code database D11, or may be issued each time a user purchases the card.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the scratch card code type is a number for managing the version of the scratch card format, and is used to correctly deal with a future change of the format. It is a single digit number.

The term of validity indicates a term of validity of the scratch card code, and is a three-digit number indicating a term of a week unit from a common starting date of the present system.

The type ID is a unique ID for all types of scratch cards that are currently operating and may collide, and is used to determine the type of the scratch card. In the present embodiment, the number is a four-digit number, and 10,000 types of scratch cards can be created at the same time. The card can be reused from the expired card type ID.

The unique number is a unique four-digit number for a scratch card code of the same type, and once issued, it is not reused until it is returned. This unique number is issued randomly.

The password is a four-digit number generated by the system as a random number.

Of these contents, the expiration date, type ID and unique number are encrypted during communication.

<2-2> On the other hand, when the user presented with the scratch card code in this way accesses the WEB page provided by the server computer SRV using his / her own information processing device P1, the scratch card code A code input screen (not shown) for prompting the user to input is displayed.

Then, on the code input screen, the presented scratch card code is input (FIG. 6).
Step S1) and the code is stored in the server computer S
The card code database D1 is transmitted to the RV.
It is inquired whether there is any one of the scratch card codes stored in the storage device 1 (step S2 in FIG. 4). This function corresponds to the code receiving unit 1.

If there is no match, the process is terminated as an invalid input (step S5 in FIG. 5).
4, S5).

If there is a match, the image data corresponding to the type ID of the scratch card code is extracted from the image database D14, and the image data is transmitted to the user information processing apparatus P1. This function corresponds to the image transmission unit 2. Then, the transmitted image data is processed by the browser function of the user information processing device P1, and displayed on the display as the scratch card screen W1 (Step S6 in FIG. 6). A series of functions including the image transmission means 2 corresponds to a scratch card display means.

On the scratch card screen W1, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, three scratch input fields R1 are set, and when two of them are clicked, a score is displayed in the field R1 (screen W2). ), A display (screen W3) indicating that a prize according to the score has been won. Although not shown, the prize provider sets the prize setting, such as registration of the image data for displaying the scratch card screen W1 in the image database D14 and the number of hits or changes thereof, by the prize provider. , Using the provider computer P2.

<2-3> If a prize is won (if the score is other than 0 in this embodiment), a hit process is performed.

Specifically, first, the user information processing device P1
Then, an information input screen (not shown) for prompting input of the user's personal information is output (step S31 in FIG. 8).
The personal information is, for example, a name, an age, a gender, an address, a telephone number, an e-mail address, and the like, and is mainly information that can identify a person who is necessary for sending and delivering prizes.

When these are input, the screen is switched,
The user is prompted to select whether to send the prize to the user or to go to the store (step S in FIG. 8).
32).

When transmission is selected, a process for transmitting a prize to the user is performed (step S in FIG. 8).
33). Specifically, this means presenting personal information to a prize provider, an intermediary agent, or the like, or requesting a prize delivery.

On the other hand, when the delivery at the store is selected, the input of the password for personal identification is prompted (step S34 in FIG. 8). This is done so that the user can determine it appropriately.

When this password is entered, a reference number is automatically generated (step S35 in FIG. 8), and is registered in the reference number database D13 in association with the personal identification password. Further, the generated reference number is displayed on the user information processing device P1 (step S8 in FIG. 8).
36).

Thereafter, the user who has visited the prize provider's store or the like for delivery of the prize presents the reference number and the password for personal identification, and the prize provider provides the server computer SRV by the provider information processing device P2. Is accessed and the reference number and password are entered (step S37 in FIG. 8), and an inquiry is made (step S3 in FIG. 8).
8) It is determined whether or not the same reference number and password are stored in the reference number database (step S39 in FIG. 8).

However, if there is no identical one, the process is terminated as an illegal input (step S4 in FIG. 8).
0, S41).

On the other hand, if there is the same one, the fact is displayed (step S42 in FIG. 8). Then, the serial number and the like are deleted from the serial number database.

Thereafter, the prize provider passes the prize after seeing the display indicating the same. (3) Effects of the present embodiment According to the present embodiment configured as described above, since the scratch card system is realized on a plurality of computers using the Internet, the prize provider and the user can directly communicate with each other. It can be operated even in an environment where it cannot be contacted. Therefore, even if it is a mail order or a local store, sales promotion by distribution of premiums and the like can be performed using the present system.

Since the result of the hit can be manipulated by a program, for example, the prize of A
It is possible to hit up to 20 prizes of 0 or B, and from such characteristics, the present invention can be applied to small prizes and expensive prizes. (4) Others The present invention can be variously modified in addition to the above embodiment. For example, the present system may be configured by downloading a predetermined program to the user information processing device P1 without using the browser function. Further, the present system can be realized by a single stand-alone computer installed in a store, for example.

[0041]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
Since the scratch card is realized on the computer, it can be operated in an environment where the prize distributor and the user cannot directly contact each other by using a communication network such as the Internet. Therefore, even if it is a mail order or a local store, sales promotion using premiums and the like can be performed using the present system.

Further, since the result of the hit can be operated by a program, it is possible to cope with an operation which requires a specified number of hits, which cannot be performed by the conventional paper-based scratch card system.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall equipment configuration diagram showing an overall equipment configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an internal configuration diagram of an information processing apparatus and a server computer according to the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is a functional configuration diagram showing a functional configuration in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an exemplary flowchart showing the flow of processing in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a screen explanatory view showing a scratch card display screen in the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 P1: User information processing device P2: Provider information processing device SRV: Server computer W1: Scratch card screen R1: Scratch input field NW: Internet (communication network) D11: Code storage unit (code database) D14 Image data storage unit (image database) 1 Code reception unit 2 Image transmission unit 3 Judgment unit 4 Hit processing unit 41 Personal information receiving means 42 ... shipping arrangement means 43 ... reference number generation means

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A code storage unit for storing a unique code including a type ID, an image data storage unit for storing image data for displaying a scratch card screen generated in association with each type ID, Code receiving means for determining whether there is a code that matches the input code among the codes stored in the code storage unit, and, if there is a match, corresponding to the type ID of the code Scratch card display means for extracting image data to be performed from an image data storage unit, displaying a scratch card screen using the image data, and prompting an operation on a scratch input field provided on the scratch card screen; A determination means for determining whether or not a win is made when an operation is performed on the input field; Case, the prize like spruce determination system that includes a per processing means for processing per such determination and delivery arrangement of the prize that. 2. A code storage unit connected to a user information processing device used by a user via a communication network such as the Internet for storing a unique code including a type ID, and corresponding to each type ID. An image data storage unit for storing image data for displaying a scratch card screen having a scratch input field, which is generated in addition to the above, and receiving a code output from the user information processing apparatus,
Code receiving means for determining whether any of the codes stored in the code storage unit match the received code; and, if there is a match, the image data corresponding to the type ID of the code. An image transmitting unit that extracts the image data from the image data storage unit and transmits the image data to the user information processing device, and receives a signal output due to an operation on a scratch input field displayed on the user information processing device, An information processing apparatus comprising: a determination unit that determines at least whether or not a hit is made based on the signal; and a hit processing unit that performs a hit process such as a determination of a prize or a delivery arrangement if the hit is a hit. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the code includes an expiration date. 4. The hit processing means comprises personal information receiving means for receiving an input of personal information of an operated user, and dispatch arrangement means for arranging a prize or the like based on the inputted personal information. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein 5. The hit processing means generates a unique serial number each time a hit occurs, stores the generated serial number in a predetermined serial number storage unit, and outputs the serial number to the user information processing apparatus. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising: a serial number generating unit that performs the operation. 6. A serial number connected to the information processing apparatus according to claim 5 via a communication network, wherein an input of a serial number is received, and the same serial number as the serial number received in the serial number storage unit exists. An information processing device that outputs a message to that effect. 7. A step of storing a unique code including a type ID in a predetermined code storage unit, and storing image data for displaying a scratch card screen generated in association with each type ID in a predetermined image data storage unit. And accepting the input of the code, determining whether there is a code that matches the input code among the codes stored in the code storage unit, if there is a match, Extracting image data corresponding to the code type ID from the image data storage unit, displaying a scratch card screen using the image data, and prompting an operation on a scratch input field provided on the scratch card screen; , When an operation is performed on the scratch input field, a step of determining at least whether or not a hit, A step of performing a winning process such as deciding a prize or arranging delivery if the prize is a prize.