JP2004021546A - Internet lottery management server system and terminal equipment connected to the same system and internet lottery system using the same system and the equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an Internet lottery system for improving the reliability and a feeling of presence of the decision procedure of the winning number of lottery in a lottery game in which users can participate through the Internet through cable/wireless connection. <P>SOLUTION: A user selects his or her desired lottery number by terminals 103A to 103C, and transmits it to game servers 105A to 105C. A random number generator decides a winning number by using a dice. A relay camera 102 photographs a winning number decision scene. A master server 104 transmits the decision result of the winning number with a real time video photographed by the relay camera 102 to terminals 103A to 103C. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technique for encouraging a user to participate in an Internet lottery event by improving the reliability of a lottery. The present invention particularly relates to an Internet lottery system that allows a user to check in real time a scene in which a winning number is determined using a random number generator.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recently, the use of Internet services has become widespread. Accordingly, various Internet games have been developed. In particular, lottery games on the Internet are attracting attention. In a conventional Internet lottery game, an authenticated user can select a desired lottery number on an Internet lottery site. Each time a predetermined period (for example, one week) elapses, a winning number is determined. The user is only notified of the winning number determination result. That is, the winning number is determined using an internal probability program that is not disclosed to users participating in the Internet lottery game. The determined winning number will be published on the relevant web page.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional Internet lottery game described above, the winning number is determined using an internal probability program that is not made public to the user, and only the determined winning number is made public on the web page. They have the problem of being suspicious.
[0004]
For this reason, the present invention displays a video of a scene in which a winning number is determined using a random number generator together with the winning number on a user's terminal, so that a plurality of users who participate in the same pulling game can obtain a result of the lottery game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a wired or wireless Internet lottery game using a random number generator, which can uniquely confirm a game without doubt.
[0005]
Means to be Solved by the Invention
In order to achieve the above object, an Internet lottery management server system according to the present invention is connected to a terminal device of a user participating in a lottery by wire or wireless over the Internet, and distributes a lottery result to the terminal device. A lottery operation server system, wherein at least one random number generator for randomly selecting a number or symbol of a winning lottery in a state observable from the outside, and a scene where a number or symbol is selected by the random number generator. A relay camera for photographing, and a master server for transmitting a number or symbol of a winning lottery selected by the random number generator to the terminal device together with a video of a scene photographed by the relay camera. .
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An Internet lottery system according to the present invention captures a scene in which a random number generator determines a number or symbol (for example, a winning number) of a winning lot by a relay camera, and, together with the determined number or symbol of the winning lot, together with a terminal device of a user. Send to Therefore, an Internet lottery system with high reliability of lottery results can be realized.
[0007]
The random number generator used in the Internet lottery system of the present invention is to select a number or a symbol of a winning lottery using an object with a number or a symbol, and the object has a number or a symbol attached. A magnet is provided in a form that can be uniquely recognized, and the random number generator includes a magnetic sensor that detects the magnet provided to the object, and selects a number or a symbol of a winning lottery based on an output of the magnetic sensor. Is preferred.
[0008]
It is preferable that the master server used in the Internet lottery system of the present invention transmits an image of a scene shot by the relay camera in real time.
[0009]
Further, the terminal device used in the Internet lottery system of the present invention includes a selection screen for allowing the user to arbitrarily select a lottery number, and a lottery displaying the video transmitted from the Internet lottery operation server system together with the number or symbol of the winning lottery. And a display for displaying a result display screen.
[0010]
It is preferable that the terminal device used in the Internet lottery system of the present invention displays the selection screen and the lottery result display screen as a pop-up window on a display.
[0011]
The terminal device used in the Internet lottery system of the present invention includes an insertion hole for inserting a coin, and a calculation unit that calculates the value of the inserted coin, according to the value calculated by the calculation unit, It is preferable that the user can select a lottery number.
[0012]
In order to achieve the above object, the Internet lottery system of the present invention comprises at least one random number generator, a relay camera, a plurality of terminals, a master server, and a plurality of game servers, wherein the random number generator Rotates the transparent case containing the dice, detects the number of points on the upper surface of the die after rotation of the case has stopped, outputs the detected number as one digit of the winning number, and the relay camera rotates the case. Captures an image of the upper surface of the dice after the game stops, and each of the plurality of terminals displays a window for allowing the user to select a desired lottery number, and displays the selected lottery number in one of the game servers. And a video signal depicting a procedure for determining a winning number using a random number generator is displayed together with the winning number, and the master server determines the winning number. At a predetermined time to be started, a drive control signal is output, and a winning number determined by using a random number generator and a video obtained by a relay camera are transmitted to a game server. And selectively managing the progress of the lottery game and managing the user's personal history and database in cooperation with the connected terminal.
[0013]
The Internet lottery system of the present invention performs a user login test in cooperation with each of the terminals, a shared server that links each terminal to one of the game servers, a lottery number selected by each user, and a game server. The winning number and the received lottery number and the winning number are recorded, the prize is set according to the result of the lottery game, the database is updated, and the database is used to collect or search for desired information. Preferably, the system further comprises a database server for performing the operation.
[0014]
The Internet lottery system of the present invention preferably includes a number of random number generators equal to the number of digits of the lottery number, and these random number generators are preferably sequentially driven to determine the corresponding winning numbers.
[0015]
In the Internet lottery system of the present invention, the random number generator has a polygonal structure made of a transparent material, and a transparent case in which a plurality of protrusions are formed on an inner surface to rotate a die in a random direction; A rotating device that rotates the case, and a detection unit that recognizes the score of the upper surface of the die resting on the bottom of the case in a state where the rotation of the case is stopped, by a combination of a magnet attached to the surface below the die. Preferably, it is provided.
[0016]
In the Internet lottery system of the present invention, the detection unit is attached to the rotating device, and is vertically fixed through a through hole provided in the center of the bracket and configured to move vertically. And a solenoid adapted to the operation of the vertical operation unit, and a magnetic sensor for detecting a combination of magnets attached to a surface below the die is provided on an upper surface of the vertical operation unit. .
[0017]
Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
[0018]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an entire configuration of a wired / wireless Internet lottery system using a random number generator according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the Internet lottery system according to the present embodiment includes a random number generator 101. This random number generator 101 periodically rotates the case containing the dice at a desired time interval a number of times corresponding to the number of digits of the lottery number, and every time the case has finished rotating, a point on the upper surface of the die is The number is detected using a sensor, and the number of detected points is transmitted to the master server 104 as each digit of the winning number.
[0019]
The Internet lottery system also includes a relay camera 102. The relay camera 102 captures an image of the upper surface of the dice every time the case finishes rotating, and transmits the captured image to the master server 104 as a video signal. Thereby, the user can directly confirm the number of points indicated by the dice based on the captured video.
[0020]
The Internet lottery system further includes terminals 103A to 103C. Each of the terminals 103A to 103C is connected to one of the game servers 105A to 105C. A pop-up window is displayed on each of the terminals 103A to 103C, and the pop-up window allows the user to select a desired lot number. In addition, each of the terminals 103A to 103C transmits the lottery number selected by the user to the game server, and receives, from the game server, a scene for determining the winning number using the random number generator 101 and the winning number, Display in a pop-up window. Thereby, the user can directly confirm the determined scene of the winning number.
[0021]
The Internet lottery system further includes a master server 104. The master server 104 outputs a drive control signal at a predetermined time when a lottery should be started in order to determine a winner using the random number generator 101. The master server 104 transmits the winning number determined by the random number generator 101 and the video signal generated from the relay camera 102 to the game servers 105A to 105C.
[0022]
That is, in the present embodiment, the Internet lottery management server system according to the present invention includes the master server 104, the random number generator 101, and the relay camera 102.
[0023]
The Internet lottery system further includes a game server 105A. The game server 105A is selectively connected to the terminals 103A to 103C, and manages the progress of the lottery game in which the users of the terminals 103A to 103C participate. The game server 105A also manages the user's personal history and the database 108. The Internet lottery system also includes game servers 105B and 105C having the same functions as the game server 105A.
[0024]
Further, the shared server 106 is also included in the Internet lottery system of the present embodiment. After performing a user login test in cooperation with each of terminals 103A to 103C, shared server 106 connects each terminal to any one of game servers 105A to 105C.
[0025]
The Internet lottery system further includes a database server 107. The database server 107 receives the lottery number selected by each user and the winning number via the game servers 105A to 105C, records the received lottery number and the winning number, and wins a prize based on the result of the lottery game. Once the decision is made and the database 108 is updated, the database 108 is used to collect or retrieve desired information.
[0026]
Each of the terminals 103A to 103C may include a personal computer (PC) accessing the Internet via a LAN or a dedicated line, a mobile phone capable of wireless Internet communication, or a PDA capable of wireless Internet communication. In the following, various examples of pop-up windows will be described on the assumption that a PC capable of displaying various windows is used. When such a pop-up window is displayed on a mobile phone or a PDA, for a content other than the real-time video of the winning number determination scene, a core part of the content may be displayed in a text format. .
[0027]
As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the random number generator 101 includes a main body 1 having an operation panel 1A, a case 2, a rotation device 4, a detection unit 5, and a display 6. The case 2 has a dice 3 therein, and applies a rotational force to the dice 3 to roll in a random direction. The rotating device 4 rotates the case 2. When the rotation of the case 2 is stopped, the detection unit 5 determines the score of the dice 3 on the upper surface of the bottom surface of the case 2 based on the arrangement of the magnets attached to the lower surface of the die 3. recognize. The display 6 displays the score recognized by the detection unit 5.
[0028]
The case 2 is made of transparent acrylic so that the user can visually check the movement of the die 3 in the case 2. The case 2 has a polygonal structure having an upper case portion 2A and a lower case portion 2B.
[0029]
A plurality of protrusions 2C are formed on the inner surface of the case 2 to randomly move the dice 3 while the case 2 is rotating. At both lateral end portions of the case 2, mounting portions 2D are formed.
[0030]
The rotating device 4 includes a bottom plate 7, a bracket 9 attached to the bottom plate 7, a pair of support members 4A and 4B, and a shaft 10. The support members 4A and 4B are attached to the bracket 9 in parallel with each other, with the longitudinal direction facing the vertical direction. The shaft 10 includes a drive shaft 10A and a driven shaft 10B. The drive shaft 10A and the driven shaft 10B are respectively supported by support members 4A and 4B. A bevel gear 11A is fixed to the drive shaft 10A, and an encoder 12 is connected to the driven shaft 10B. The motor M is fixed to one of the support members 4A and 4B (the support member 4A in this example). The bevel gear 11 is attached to the shaft of the motor M so as to mesh with the bevel gear 11A. The other support member (the support member 4B in this example) has an RPM sensor for detecting the RPM of the encoder 12. 13 is attached.
[0031]
The detection unit 5 includes a vertical operation unit 14 and a solenoid 8. The vertical operation unit 14 is configured to move vertically through a through hole formed in the center of the bracket 9. A magnetic field sensor (magnetic sensor) 14 </ b> A is provided on the upper surface of the vertical operation unit 14 in order to detect a combination of magnets attached to the surface below the die 3. The solenoid 8 is fixed to the bracket 9 and adapts to the movement of the vertical operation unit 14.
[0032]
Here, the operation of the Internet lottery system configured as described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
[0033]
First, the operation of the random number generator 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0034]
The master server 104 outputs a drive control signal to the random number generator 101 at each time when the Internet lottery is to be started (for example, at one minute intervals). The motor M is driven according to the drive control signal. When the driving force of the motor M is transmitted to the case 2 containing the dice 3 via the bevel gears 11 and 11A, the case 2 rotates. With the rotation of the case 2, the dice 3 rotate in random directions while hitting a plurality of protrusions 2 </ b> C formed on the inner surface of the case 2. At this time, the RPM sensor 13 detects the RPM of the case 2 in cooperation with the encoder 12 attached to the driven shaft 10B, and transmits the detected RPM to the master server 104.
[0035]
When the rotation of the case 2 stops, the dice 3 also stop rotating and fall on the bottom surface of the case 2. At this time, the vertical operation unit 14 moves upward together with the activation of the solenoid 8. Thereby, the magnetic field sensor 14 </ b> A comes into contact with the lower surface of the case 2.
[0036]
Note that a plurality of magnets are arranged on each surface of the die 3. The arrangement of the magnets on each surface is different from each other, and if the magnet arrangement on one surface is detected, the points indicated on the surface opposite to that surface can be detected. For example, magnets are arranged at four positions on each surface of the die 3, and "H" represents an S pole, "L" represents an N pole, and "X" represents no polarity. The magnet arrangement is “XHLH”, two points are “XHHL”, three points are “XHHX”, four points are “LLLL”, five points are “XLHL”, and six points are “XLHL”. “XLH” may be used.
[0037]
Therefore, when the magnetic sensor 14A detects the magnet arrangement “XHLH” on the surface of the die “1”, there are six points on the upper surface of the die opposite to the detected surface. Is displayed on the display 6. The magnetic sensor 14A also transmits the score information on the upper surface of the die to the master server 104. In this way, the score of the upper surface of the dice 3 is detected, and the detection result is displayed on the display 6 and transmitted to the master server 104. The determined scene of the winning number using the random number generator 101 is photographed by the relay camera 102, and the photographed scenes are sequentially transmitted to the user terminals 103A to 103C in real time.
[0038]
In the above description, the method of determining one digit of the winning number using the random number generator 101 has been described. However, since the winning number is actually a plurality of digits, it may be determined using any of several methods. Is also possible.
[0039]
For example, if the lottery number is eight digits and the winning number is determined using only one random number generator 101, the random number generator 101 uses the above-described method to determine the eight-digit winning number. Is driven eight times.
[0040]
Alternatively, it is also possible to determine an eight-digit winning number by using eight random number generators 101 arranged for each digit. In this case, the random number generator 101 is sequentially driven to determine each digit of the winning number. A series of scenes in which the winning number is determined by the random number generator 101 may be shot by one relay camera 102. In this case, a series of scenes can be captured by moving the relay camera 102 horizontally above the eight random number generators 101. Alternatively, a series of scenes may be shot using eight relay cameras. In this case, the relay cameras are sequentially driven to capture each scene associated with the eight-digit winning number.
[0041]
Here, operations of the user terminal and various servers for performing the Internet lottery game will be described. First, the operation of the user terminal 103A will be described with reference to FIG.
[0042]
The user terminal is connected to one of the game servers 105A to 105C. Hereinafter, the terminal 103A will be described. First, initialization is performed (step SA1). In step SA1, various parameters of the Internet lottery system and the terminal 103A are initialized. Further, the link from the terminal 103A to the shared server 106 is also initialized.
[0043]
The terminal 103A displays a login window for allowing the user to input login information and transmit the login information to the shared server 106 (steps SA2 and SA3). When the login is successful (step SA4), the terminal 103A connects to one of the game servers 105A to 103C by the shared server 106 (step SA5). In the following, description will be made assuming that the terminal 103A is connected to the game server 105A.
[0044]
Subsequent to step SA5, the user information is displayed on the screen of terminal 103A (step SA6). The user information includes a remaining amount, an available amount, a countdown to the time when the lottery starts, and the like. In order to allow the user to select a desired lot number, a pop-up window shown in FIG. 5 is also displayed (step SA7). The user can select the desired lot number manually or can select it automatically. The lot number selected manually or automatically by the user is recognized by the terminal and displayed on the screen of the terminal. When the user clicks the send button displayed on the screen of the terminal 103A while selecting the desired numbers for all the digits of the lottery number, the terminal 103A transmits the selected lottery number to the game server 105A ( Step SA9). Thereafter, the transmission button is invalidated in order to prevent the transmission button from being clicked again and the lottery number to be transmitted again (step SA10).
[0045]
Here, the terminal 103A displays a window for displaying a scene for determining the winning number in real time (step SA11). Then, it is determined whether a lottery number transmission prohibition command has been received from the game server 105A (step SA12). When the lottery number transmission prohibition command is received, the transmission button on the screen is invalidated in order to prevent the user from transmitting the lottery number for a predetermined time. Thereby, the user can avoid unnecessary transmission of the lottery number that is not accepted during the procedure for determining the winning number or preparing for determining the winning number.
[0046]
When the winning number is determined by using the random number generator 101 at the time when the determination of the winning number is to be started, scenes for determining the winning number are sequentially photographed by the relay camera 102, and the video signal of the photographed scene is a master signal. The information is sequentially transmitted to the terminal 103A via the server 104 and the game server 105A. At the same time, the winning number detected by the magnetic field sensor 14A is transmitted along the same route as the video signal. Terminal 103A processes the received signal and displays the processed signal in the window shown in FIG. These processing procedures are executed in steps SA14 and SA15.
[0047]
Accordingly, the user can confirm the winning number determination processing procedure and the determined winning number in real time with the naked eye by displaying on the screen of the terminal 103A.
[0048]
For example, when the button P of the window shown in FIG. 6 is clicked, a lottery number selection window shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. When the user successively clicks the buttons arranged horizontally below the image of the dice on the window of FIG. 6, each time the button is clicked, numerical buttons arranged vertically are displayed. By using the numeric buttons displayed in this way, the user can select a desired lot number. For example, when the user clicks the leftmost button shown in FIG. 6, the numeric buttons corresponding to “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6” As shown in FIG. 5, the images are displayed in a state of being arranged vertically. When the user selects one favorite button from the displayed number buttons, one digit of the desired lottery number is selected. Other digits of the desired lottery number can be selected by repeatedly performing the above-described click operation of the numeric buttons. In this way, a desired 8-digit lottery number can be selected. In FIG. 6, the upper one of the two numerical strings displayed on the image of the die, that is, “16144553” indicates a winning number. Further, “66555611” displayed thereunder indicates a lottery number selected by the user.
[0049]
Here, with the completion of the above-mentioned winning number determination procedure (step SA16), it is determined whether or not a game end signal has been received from the game server 105A. Upon receiving the game end signal, a game end message is displayed (step SA17). All procedures are now completed. Also, all procedures are completed by being logged out or by the user requesting completion of all procedures (step SA18).
[0050]
The operation of the terminal device 103A is as described above, and the operation of the terminal devices 103B and 103C is the same. In addition, the terminal devices 103A to 103C can be realized by a device programmed in advance to execute the above-described steps SA1 to SA18, but a program for executing the above-described steps SA1 to SA18 is created. The program can also be realized by reading and executing this program on a general-purpose computer (PC or the like).
[0051]
Here, the operation of the master server 104 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0052]
First, initialization is performed (step SB1). In step SB1, the master server 104 initializes various parameters and parameter groups. The master server 104 also initializes links to the game servers 105A to 105C. In order to perform real-time transmission, the master server 104 starts a video transmission task here (step SB2).
[0053]
In step SB3, the master server 104 determines whether or not to start the winning number determination procedure. When starting, the master server 104 notifies the game servers 105A to 105C of starting the winning number determination procedure (step SB4). The master server 104 then transmits a winning number determination procedure start command to the random number generator 101 (step SB5).
[0054]
After the random number generator 101 completes the operation of determining the one digit of the winning number in response to the start command (Step SB6), the master server 104 determines another digit of the winning number by using another one. Generate a winning number determination procedure start command. In this way, a plurality of winning number determination procedure start commands corresponding to each digit of the winning number are sequentially transmitted to the random number generator 101 at predetermined time intervals (step SB7). The determination of the winning number may be performed by repeatedly operating one random number generator 101, or may be performed by sequentially operating a plurality of random number generators 101. The master server 104 receives the number of each digit of the winning number together with an image of a scene for determining the winning number captured by the relay camera 102, and transmits the received signal to the game servers 105A to 105C. This processing is executed in steps SB7 to SB10.
[0055]
When the procedure for determining the winning number for one lottery event ends (the result of step SB11 is YES), the master server 104 notifies the game servers 105A to 105C of that (step SB12) and stops the execution of the video transmission task. (Step SB13). If it is determined that the winning number determination procedure has not been completed (NO in step SB11), the master server 104 returns to step SB5 after waiting for a predetermined time to elapse in step SB14.
[0056]
The master server 104 can be realized by an apparatus that is programmed in advance to execute the above-described steps SB1 to SB14. However, the master server 104 creates a program that executes the above-described steps SB1 to SB14, and executes this program. It can also be realized by reading and executing it on a general-purpose computer.
[0057]
Next, the operation of the game servers 105A to 105C will be described with reference to FIGS. The following description will be made only for the game server 105A.
[0058]
First, initialization is performed (step SC1). In step SC1, the game server 105A initializes links to the master server 104, the shared server 106, and the database server 107, respectively. Also, for real-time video transmission, the game server 105A starts a video transmission task here (step SC2).
[0059]
When any one of the terminals 103A to 103C requests access to the game server 105A (step SC3), the game server 105A receives user information from the shared server 106 (step SC4), and Then, the user is added to the list of users who receive the real-time video (step SC5).
[0060]
Thereafter, the game server 105A waits for a game start command from the master server 104 (step SC6).
[0061]
Upon receiving the game start command, the game server 105A receives the lottery number arbitrarily selected by the user in the lottery number selection pop-up window from the terminal and stores it in the database 108 (steps SC7 and SC8). Thereafter, the game server 105A waits for the operation stop warning command to be sent from the master server 104 (step SC9).
[0062]
Upon receiving the operation stop warning command, the game server 105A notifies the terminal 103A to stop the selection of the lottery number any more (step SC10), and the result of the lottery game is transmitted from the master server 104. (Step SC11).
[0063]
Upon receiving the result of the lottery from the master server 104, the game server 105A notifies the terminal 103A of the result of the lottery game (step SC12). The game server 105A sets a prize to be given to the user based on the result of the lottery game (step SC13), and updates the database 108 based on the set prize (step SC14).
[0064]
When the game server 105A receives the completion command of all games (for example, all games of the day) from the master server 104 (step SC15), it notifies the terminal 103A of that (step SC16). Then, the execution of the video transmission task ends (step SC17).
[0065]
The game servers 105A to 105C can be realized by a device that is programmed in advance to execute the above-described steps SC1 to SC17. However, the game servers 105A to 105C create a program that executes the above-described steps SC1 to SC17, and The present invention can also be realized by causing a general-purpose computer to read and execute each program.
[0066]
Next, the operation of the shared server 106 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0067]
First, initialization is performed (step SD1). In step SD1, the shared server 106 initializes various parameters and parameter groups. Shared server 106 also initializes links to game servers 105A-105C.
Shared server 106 determines whether or not the user has performed a login procedure (step SD2). When determining that the user has logged in, shared server 106 selects any one of game servers 105A to 105C and assigns the selected user to the user (step SD3). Then, the user information is transmitted to the selected game server (step SD4). Upon receiving the system completion command, shared server 106 ends the operation (step SD5).
[0068]
The shared server 106 can be realized by an apparatus that is pre-programmed to execute the above-described steps SD1 to SD5. However, the shared server 106 creates a program that executes the above-described steps SD1 to SD5, and executes this program. It can also be realized by reading and executing it on a general-purpose computer.
[0069]
Finally, the operation of the database server 107 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0070]
First, initialization is performed (step SE1). In step SE1, the database server 107 initializes various parameters and parameter groups. The database server 107 checks whether or not to calculate the sum at that time (step SE2). A database for storing the totals of one day and one month is constructed (step SE3). A backup of this database is obtained (step SE4).
[0071]
When one of the game servers 105A to 105C requests the personal information of the user (step SE5), the database server 107 searches the personal information of the user from the histories of all the users (step SE6), and outputs the personal information of the search result. Transmit (step SE7). When the system completion command is generated (Step SE8), the database server 107 disconnects the connection to the database 108 (Step SE9).
[0072]
The database server 107 can be realized by an apparatus that is programmed in advance to execute the above-described steps SE1 to SE9. However, the database server 107 creates a program that executes the above-described steps SE1 to SE9, and executes this program. It can also be realized by reading and executing it on a general-purpose computer.
[0073]
In the above description, an example in which the winning number is determined by the random number generator 101 using a dice has been described. Even if a random number generator is used, the same effect as in the above example can be obtained. Further, the lottery number is not limited to a number, and may include a symbol such as an alphabet.
[0074]
FIG. 13 shows another embodiment of the terminal 103A to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 13, a coin insertion hole 103A1 is provided on the entire surface of the case of the terminal 103A. The terminal 103A is also provided with a hopper 103A2. The hopper 103A2 is connected to the coin insertion hole 103A1, and selects the value of the coin inserted from the coin insertion hole 103A1. The terminal 103A calculates the selected value.
[0075]
Thus, by providing the coin insertion hole 103A1 in the terminal 103A, the user can enjoy a lottery game while inserting coins into the terminal 103A.
[0076]
As the terminals 103A to 103C to which the present invention is applied, wired terminals such as PCs and wireless terminals such as mobile phones and PDAs can be actually used. Therefore, the user can access the game server and enjoy the Internet lottery game while traveling by car, train, subway, or the like.
[0077]
In particular, the Internet lottery system of the present invention can be applied to any game other than the lottery game that a plurality of users enjoy simultaneously while connected. For example, the Internet lottery system of the present invention can be applied to a betting game such as a taisai.
[0078]
As described above, according to the present invention, the user can arbitrarily select a desired lottery number on the Internet lottery site, and the real-time display of the winning number determination scene by the random number generator makes it possible to determine the winning number. An Internet lottery system that can increase the reliability of the procedure and give the user a sense of reality can be realized.
[0079]
Since the Internet lottery system operates by centralized control, all users who participate in the same lottery game will receive the same result. Therefore, it is impossible to act fraud on the result of the lottery game. In the Internet lottery system of the present invention, a plurality of games can be played at desired time intervals (for example, every few minutes or every several hours). The results of the lottery game will be announced immediately. Thereby, many users can participate in the lottery game.
[0080]
The Internet lottery game is processed using the pop-up window, so that the user can participate in the Internet lottery game while processing other tasks.
[0081]
The above-described embodiments are merely examples of preferred embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate various modifications, additions, or substitutions within the scope of the invention disclosed in the claims. I can do it.
[0082]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the scene in which the random number generator determines the winning number is displayed on the user's terminal together with the winning number, thereby providing the winning number determining procedure with reliability and realism. A lottery system can be realized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a wired / wireless Internet lottery system using a random number generator according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a random number generator according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a rotating device according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a rotating device.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a pop-up window for selecting a lottery number;
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a window for displaying a scene for determining a winning number together with a winning number in real time.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a lottery game executed on a terminal.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a lottery game executed by the master server.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the first half of a lottery game processing procedure executed by the game server;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the second half of the processing procedure of the lottery game executed by the game server.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a lottery game executed by the shared server.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a lottery game executed by the database server.
FIG. 13 is a front view of a terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 body
1A Operation panel
2 cases
2A Upper case
2B Lower case part
2C protrusion
2D mounting part
3 dice
4 Rotating device
4A ・ 4B Supporting member
5 Detector
6 Display
7 Bottom plate
8 Solenoid
9 Bracket
10 shaft
10A drive shaft
10B driven shaft
11 Bevel gear
11A bevel gear
12 Encoder
13 RPM sensor
14 Vertical motion part
14A Magnetic field (magnetic) sensor
101 random number generator
102 relay camera
103A to 103C terminal
104 Master server
105A to 105C game server
106 Shared server
107 Database server
108 database

Claims (11)

An Internet lottery operation server system that is connected to a terminal device of a user participating in the lottery by wire or wirelessly on the Internet, and distributes a lottery result to the terminal device,
At least one random number generator that randomly selects a number or symbol of a winning lottery in a state observable from outside;
A relay camera that shoots a scene where a number or a symbol is selected by the random number generator,
An internet lottery operation server system, comprising: a master server that transmits a number or a symbol of a winning lot selected by the random number generator to the terminal device together with an image of a scene shot by the relay camera. The random number generator is for selecting a number or a symbol of a winning lottery using an object with a number or a symbol attached thereto,
The object is provided with a magnet in a form capable of uniquely recognizing the attached number or symbol,
The internet lottery operation server system according to claim 1, wherein the random number generator includes a magnetic sensor that detects a magnet provided to the object, and selects a number or a symbol of a winning lottery based on an output of the magnetic sensor. The internet lottery operation server system according to claim 1, wherein the master server transmits a video of a scene shot by the relay camera in real time. A terminal device connected to the Internet lottery operation server system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A display for displaying a selection screen for allowing the user to arbitrarily select a lottery number and a lottery result display screen for displaying the video transmitted from the Internet lottery operation server system together with the number or symbol of the winning lottery. Terminal device. The terminal device according to claim 4, wherein the selection screen and the lottery result display screen are displayed as pop-up windows on the display. An insertion hole for inserting coins,
A calculation unit for calculating the value of the inserted coin,
The terminal device according to claim 4, wherein a user can select a lottery number according to the value calculated by the calculation unit. At least one random number generator, a relay camera, a plurality of terminals, a master server, and a plurality of game servers,
The random number generator rotates the transparent case containing the dice, detects the number of points on the upper surface of the die after the rotation of the case stops, and outputs the detected number as one digit of the winning number,
The relay camera captures an image of the upper surface of the die after the rotation of the case has stopped,
Each of the plurality of terminals displays a window that allows the user to select a desired lottery number, transmits the selected lottery number to one of the game servers that cooperates, and generates a winning number using a random number generator. A video signal depicting the decision procedure is displayed along with the winning number,
The master server outputs a drive control signal at a predetermined time when the determination of the winning number should be started, and transmits the winning number determined by using the random number generator and the image obtained by the relay camera to the game server. ,
Each of the game servers is selectively connected to the terminal via the Internet, and in cooperation with the connected terminal, manages the progress of the lottery game and manages the user's personal history and database. Wired / wireless Internet lottery system. A shared server that performs a user login test in cooperation with each of the terminals and links each terminal to one of the game servers;
Receives the lottery number selected by each user and the winning number from the game server, records the received lottery number and the winning number, sets a prize according to the result of the lottery game, updates the database, 8. The wired / wireless Internet lottery system according to claim 7, further comprising a database server for collecting or searching for desired information using a database. 8. The wired / wireless Internet lottery system of claim 7, comprising a number of random number generators equal to the number of lottery numbers, wherein the random number generators are sequentially driven to determine respective corresponding winning numbers. The random number generator,
A transparent case with a polygonal structure made of transparent material, with a plurality of protrusions formed on the inner surface to rotate the inside die in random directions,
A rotating device for rotating the case,
8. The detection device according to claim 7, further comprising: a detection unit configured to recognize a score of an upper surface of the dice stationary on the bottom surface of the case in a state where the rotation of the case is stopped by a combination of magnets attached to a surface below the dice. 9. Wired / wireless Internet lottery system. The detection unit,
A vertical operating unit to which the rotating device is attached and configured to move vertically through a through hole provided in the center of the bracket;
A solenoid fixed to the bracket and adapted to the operation of the vertical operation unit,
The wired / wireless Internet lottery system according to claim 10, wherein a magnetic sensor for detecting a combination of magnets mounted on a surface below the die is provided on an upper surface of the vertical operation unit.

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