JP2023069395A - Betting device and betting program - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable betting for a public competition through electronic settlement to be accepted.SOLUTION: A betting device 10 accepts betting content for a public competition. The betting device 10 causes a printing unit 11 that prints a betting ticket for the public competition to print a betting ticket according to the betting content. The betting device 10 causes the printing unit 11 to discharge the betting ticket in a case where electronic settlement for purchasing the betting ticket succeeds. The betting device 10 causes the printing unit 11 to discard the betting ticket in a case where the electronic settlement fails.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a voting device and a voting program.

Cashless voting has become widespread in public competitions such as horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, and auto racing. In cashless voting for publicly managed racing, for example, users can vote using the balance charged to an IC (Integrated Circuit) card issued by the venue of the publicly managed racing.

As a technology related to cashless voting, for example, a public competition voting system that promotes the use of cashless voting terminals has been proposed. Further, for example, a ticket vending machine has been proposed that can continue to sell merchandise even if a cashless-only ticket vending machine fails.

JP 2019-121101 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-082180

Cashless transactions include electronic payment such as QR payment using QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark) authentication. The use of electronic payment will also improve the convenience of purchasing voting tickets for publicly managed gaming.

In one aspect, this application is aimed at accepting public gaming ballots through electronic payment.

In one proposal, a voting device is provided that has a printing section and a processing section. The printing department prints voting tickets for publicly managed competitions. The processing unit receives the content of the votes for the publicly managed competition, causes the printing unit to print the voting tickets according to the content of the voting, releases the voting tickets when the electronic payment for purchasing the voting tickets is successful, and fails the electronic payment. If so, discard the ballot.

According to one aspect, votes for publicly managed gaming can be accepted by electronic payment.

It is a figure which shows an example of the voting apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the voting system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows one structural example of the hardware of a voting apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of a voting ticket processing unit. It is a block diagram which shows the functional example of a voting apparatus. FIG. 10 is a flowchart (part 1) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing; FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart (part 2) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing; FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart (part 3) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing; FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart (part 4) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing; FIG. It is a figure which shows another example of a voting ticket processing unit. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing another functional example of the voting device; FIG. 11 is a flowchart (part 1) showing an example of another procedure of vote acceptance processing; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (part 2) showing an example of another procedure of vote acceptance processing; FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart (part 3) showing an example of another procedure of vote acceptance processing; FIG.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that each embodiment can be implemented by combining a plurality of embodiments within a consistent range.
[First embodiment]
First, the first embodiment will be explained.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a voting device according to the first embodiment. The betting device 10 according to the first embodiment sells betting tickets for public competitions such as horse races, bicycle races, boat races, and auto races by electronic payment.

The voting device 10 is a device for users to purchase voting tickets for public competitions. The voting device 10 has a printing section 11 and a processing section 12 . The printing unit 11 is a device for printing voting tickets for publicly managed games. The printing unit 11 is, for example, a voting ticket processing unit included in the voting device 10 . The processing unit 12 can control the voting device 10 and execute required processing. The processing unit 12 is, for example, a processor or an arithmetic circuit that the voting device 10 has.

The printing unit 11 has a discharge stacker 11a, a first transport path 11b, a branch point 11c, a second transport path 11d, and an exit 11e. The release stacker 11a accumulates the betting tickets to be released. The first transport path 11b is a path along which the printed voting tickets are transported to the release stacker 11a. For example, the printing unit 11 uses a sensor to check whether the voting tickets on the first transport path 11b are printed normally. Then, when the betting ticket is printed normally, the printing unit 11 conveys the betting ticket to the discharge stacker 11a. When all the betting tickets purchased by the user are accumulated in the release stacker 11a, the printing unit 11 releases the accumulated betting tickets one by one.

The second transport path 11d branches at a branch point 11c on the first transport path 11b and leads to an exit 11e. The exit 11e is an exit for discarding unsuccessfully printed voting tickets. For example, if the printing of the voting ticket fails as a result of the sensor inspection, the printing unit 11 switches the conveying route of the voting ticket to the second conveying path 11d and conveys the voting ticket to the exit 11e.

The processing unit 12 accepts purchase of voting tickets by electronic payment, controls the printing unit 11, and issues voting tickets. First, the processing unit 12 receives the voting content of the publicly managed competition. The content of the vote includes, for example, the venue name, race number, ceremony, group number, and the amount of money voted. For example, the processing unit 12 causes the marked card processing unit of the voting device 10 to read a marked card inserted into the voting device 10 and on which the content of the vote is marked.

The processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to print a betting ticket corresponding to the content of the vote. For example, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to print a betting ticket on which the name of the race where the user votes, the race number, the type of race, the race number, the betting amount, and the like are described. The processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to convey the printed voting ticket to the middle of the first conveying path 11b. For example, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to convey the printed voting ticket to just before the branch point 11c. Further, when causing the printing unit 11 to print the betting ticket, the processing unit 12 requests the server that accepts votes for publicly managed games to vote according to the received vote content.

Next, the processing unit 12 requests electronic payment for purchasing a voting ticket from a payment server operated by an electronic payment business operator. For example, the processing unit 12 causes the code reader of the voting device 10 to read the two-dimensional code indicating the authentication information of the user's electronic settlement account displayed on the user's terminal. The processing unit 12 notifies the settlement server of the read authentication information and the betting amount of the betting ticket. Then, the settlement server performs electronic settlement to pay the voting amount from the user's electronic settlement account. Here, the payment server may fail in electronic payment when the balance of the user's electronic payment account is less than the voting amount, or when the authentication information is incorrect. The processing unit 12 obtains a notification from the settlement server as to whether or not the electronic settlement for purchasing the voting ticket has succeeded.

When the electronic payment is successful, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to convey the voting ticket to the release stacker 11a. For example, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to restart the transportation of the voting ticket that has been transported to the point just before the branch point 11c, and causes the printing unit 11 to transport the voting ticket to the release stacker 11a. Then, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to release the voting ticket.

Further, when the electronic payment fails, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to discard the voting ticket. For example, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to switch the conveying route of the voting ticket conveyed to before the branch point 11c to the second conveying route 11d. Then, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to convey the voting ticket from the second conveying path 11d to the exit 11e. Further, when the electronic payment fails, the processing unit 12 requests the server that accepts the votes for the public racing to cancel the vote according to the content of the vote.

According to the first embodiment, the printing unit 11 of the voting device 10 prints voting tickets for publicly managed games. The processing unit 12 of the voting device 10 receives the voting content of the publicly managed game, causes the printing unit 11 to print the voting ticket corresponding to the voting content, and releases the voting ticket when the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket is successful. , to destroy the voting ticket if the electronic payment fails. In this way, the voting device 10 releases the voting ticket when it can be purchased by electronic payment, and discards the voting ticket when it cannot be purchased. Therefore, the voting device 10 can accept votes for publicly managed gaming through electronic payment.

The printing unit 11 also has a release stacker 11a that accumulates the released voting tickets, and a first transport path 11b that transports the printed voting tickets to the releasing stacker 11a. The processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to convey the printed voting ticket to the middle of the first conveying path 11b, and if the electronic settlement is successful, causes the printing unit 11 to convey the voting ticket to the discharge stacker 11a. In this way, the voting device 10 does not transport the voting ticket to the release stacker 11a until the electronic payment is successful. It is possible to facilitate the disposal of unsuccessful voting tickets.

The printing unit 11 also has a second transport path 11d that branches off at a branch point 11c on the first transport path 11b and leads to an exit 11e for discarding a betting ticket that fails printing. The processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to convey the printed voting ticket to before the branch point 11c, and if the electronic payment fails, causes the printing unit 11 to convey the voting ticket from the second conveying path 11d to the exit 11e. As a result, the voting device 10 can use the printing unit 11's mechanism for discarding unsuccessfully printed voting tickets to discard the unsuccessful electronic payment.

In addition, when the printing unit 11 is caused to print the voting ticket, the processing unit 12 requests the server that accepts the voting for the publicly managed game to vote according to the voting content, and if the electronic payment fails, the server cancels the voting according to the voting content. request. This allows the voting device 10 to have the server correct the tally of votes if the electronic payment fails.

The printing unit 11 includes a discharge stacker 11a for accumulating betting tickets to be discharged, a first transport path 11b for conveying the printed voting tickets to the discharge stacker 11a, and another path for discarding the voting tickets from the discharge stacker 11a. and a third transport path leading to the exit. Then, the processing unit 12 causes the printing unit 11 to transport the printed voting ticket to the release stacker 11a, and if the electronic payment is successful, the processing unit 12 releases the voting ticket. It may be transported from the transport path to another exit. As a result, the voting device 10 can easily discard a voting ticket for which electronic payment has failed in electronic payment for collectively purchasing a plurality of voting tickets.

Also, the voting device 10 may have a storage unit. Then, the processing unit 12 requests a server that accepts votes for publicly managed games to vote according to the voting content, stores the voting content in the storage unit, and if the electronic payment fails, votes based on the voting content stored in the storage unit. You may ask the server to cancel the As a result, the voting device 10 can cause the server to correct the tally of votes when electronic payment for collectively purchasing a plurality of voting tickets fails.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment provides a service that enables voting in public competitions such as horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, auto racing, etc., by electronic settlement using QR codes.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a voting system according to the second embodiment. The voting system of the second embodiment includes voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . The voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . , the settlement server 200, and the user terminals 400 are connected to the network 30. The network 30 is, for example, a wide area network such as the Internet. Also, the voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . and the host server 300 are connected to the network . The network 40 is a dedicated line through which the voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . and the host server 300 communicate.

The voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . The voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . The public racetrack 50 is, for example, a venue for public races such as a racetrack, a bicycle racetrack, a boat racetrack, and an auto race track.

The voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . acquire the voting content by reading the mark card inserted by the user. The content of the vote includes the place name, race number, ceremony, race number, and the amount of money voted. The voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . request the host server 300 to vote according to the received voting content.

Also, the voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . Get information. The voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . transmit the read authentication information to the settlement server 200, and execute electronic settlement to purchase voting tickets from the balance of the user's electronic settlement account. A request is made to the settlement server 200 . When the electronic settlement is successful, the voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, .

The payment server 200 is a server computer that manages electronic payment and is operated by an electronic payment business operator. The settlement server 200 transmits to the user terminal 400 a QR code indicating the authentication information of the user's electronic settlement account in response to a request from the user terminal 400 . Further, when the settlement server 200 receives a request for electronic settlement for purchasing voting tickets from the voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . 3, Identify the electronic payment account corresponding to the authentication information obtained from . The settlement server 200 then executes electronic settlement for purchasing voting tickets from the balance of the identified electronic settlement account.

The host server 300 is a server computer that manages the operation of publicly managed competitions. The host server 300 manages information on each race held at the public stadium 50 . The host server 300 receives user-operated betting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . Then, the host server 300 tallies the number of votes cast, and calculates odds and refunds based on the race information and the result of tallying the number of votes.

The user terminal 400 is a portable electronic device operated by a user. The user terminal 400 is, for example, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or the like. The user terminal 400 requests the payment server 200 for the QR code indicating the authentication information of the electronic payment account of the user by executing the application operated by the electronic payment business operator. Then, the user terminal 400 displays the QR code obtained from the settlement server 200. FIG.

Of the voting devices 100-1, 100-2, 100-3, . . . , only the voting device 100-1 will be described below.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of hardware of the voting device. The voting device 100-1 is entirely controlled by a processor 101. FIG. A memory 102 and a plurality of peripheral devices are connected to the processor 101 via a bus 113 . Processor 101 may be a multiprocessor. The processor 101 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or DSP (Digital Signal Processor). At least part of the functions realized by the processor 101 executing a program may be realized by an electronic circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

The memory 102 is used as the main memory of the voting device 100-1. The memory 102 temporarily stores at least part of an OS (Operating System) program and application programs to be executed by the processor 101 . In addition, the memory 102 stores various data used for processing by the processor 101 . As the memory 102, for example, a volatile semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) is used.

Peripheral devices connected to bus 113 include storage device 103 , display device 104 , touch panel 105 , betting ticket processing unit 106 , mark card processing unit 107 , code reading unit 108 and cash processing unit 109 . Peripheral devices connected to the bus 113 include a device connection interface 110 and network interfaces 111 and 112 .

The storage device 103 electrically or magnetically writes data to and reads data from a built-in recording medium. The storage device 103 is used as an auxiliary storage device for the computer. The storage device 103 stores an OS program, application programs, and various data. As the storage device 103, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive) can be used.

The display device 104 displays images according to instructions from the processor 101 . Examples of the display device 104 include a display device using an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), a liquid crystal display device, and the like.

The touch panel 105 is arranged in front of the screen of the display device 104 , detects a pressed position on the screen, and transmits a signal indicating the position to the processor 101 .
The voting ticket processing unit 106 prints and releases voting tickets according to the instructions of the processor 101 . Also, the betting ticket processing unit 106 reads the content of the winning betting ticket and outputs it to the processor 101 .

The mark card processing unit 107 reads the information marked on the mark card used for voting in public racing, and transmits the read information to the processor 101 .
A code reading unit 108 reads a two-dimensional code such as a QR code or a bar code, and transmits the read information to the processor 101 .

The cash processing unit 109 controls deposits and withdrawals of coins and bills according to instructions from the processor 101 . The cash processing unit 109 reads the types of deposited coins and banknotes and outputs them to the processor 101 . Also, the cash processing unit 109 ejects the type of coins and banknotes instructed by the processor 101 .

The device connection interface 110 can read data from the portable recording medium 31 or write data to the portable recording medium 31 . The portable recording medium 31 is, for example, a recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a CD (Compact Disc).

A network interface 111 is connected to the network 30 . The network interface 111 transmits and receives data to and from other computers or communication devices via the network 30 . Network interface 112 is connected to network 40 . Network interface 112 transmits and receives data to and from other computers or communication devices via network 40 .

The voting device 100-1 can implement the processing functions of the second embodiment with the above hardware configuration. Note that the voting device 10 shown in the first embodiment can also be realized by hardware similar to the voting device 100-1 shown in FIG. Also, the voting devices 100-2, 100-3, . . . can be realized by hardware similar to the voting device 100-1. Also, the processor 101 is an example of the processing unit 12 described in the first embodiment. Also, the voting ticket processing unit 106 is an example of the printing unit 11 shown in the first embodiment.

The voting device 100-1 implements the processing functions of the second embodiment, for example, by executing a program recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. A program describing the processing content to be executed by the voting device 100-1 can be recorded in various recording media. For example, a program to be executed by the voting device 100-1 can be stored in the storage device 103. FIG. The processor 101 loads at least part of the program in the storage device 103 into the memory 102 and executes the program. A program to be executed by the voting device 100-1 can also be recorded in the portable recording medium 31. FIG. A program stored in the portable recording medium 31 becomes executable after being installed in the storage device 103 under the control of the processor 101, for example. Alternatively, the processor 101 can read the program directly from the portable recording medium 31 and execute it.

Next, the betting ticket processing unit 106 of the second embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a voting ticket processing unit. The voting ticket processing unit 106 has a roll paper 61 , transport paths 62 and 66 , a discharge stacker 63 , a sensor 64 , a branch point 65 and a maintenance side exit 67 . The roll paper 61 is paper on which voting tickets are printed. The transport path 62 is a path along which printed voting tickets are transported. The transport path 62 leads to a release stacker 63 . For example, the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket on the conveying path 62 by rotating a roller. The release stacker 63 accumulates the betting tickets to be released. In the second embodiment, it is assumed that the betting ticket processing unit 106 does not have a mechanism for automatically discarding the betting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 .

A sensor 64 is a sensor for inspecting printed voting tickets. The sensor 64 is installed before the branch point 65 on the conveying path 62 . Sensor 64 is, for example, an image sensor. A conveying path 66 is a betting ticket conveying path that branches from the conveying path 62 at a branch point 65 . The transport path 66 leads from the branch point 65 to the maintenance side exit 67 . The maintenance side exit 67 is an exit for discarding the unsuccessfully printed voting tickets.

When the processor 101 instructs the betting ticket processing unit 106 to print the betting ticket, the betting ticket processing unit 106 cuts a paper of a predetermined size from the roll paper 61 . The betting ticket processing unit 106 prints the betting content on paper cut from the roll paper 61 to create a betting ticket. The betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the created betting ticket from the conveying path 62 . Here, the betting ticket processing unit 106 uses the sensor 64 to detect scratches and stains on the surface of the betting ticket on the transport path 62 .

The betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket to the discharge stacker 63 using the conveying path 62 when the number of scratches or stains detected on the surface of the betting ticket is less than a predetermined amount. Also, when the number of scratches or stains detected on the surface of the betting ticket is greater than or equal to a predetermined amount, the betting ticket processing unit 106 switches the path for conveying the betting ticket to the conveying path 66 at the branch point 65 . Then, the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67 using the conveying path 66 . Here, the betting ticket processing unit 106 punches the betting tickets on the transport path 66 . Note that when the voting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the voting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67, the voting ticket processing unit 106 reprints the voting ticket.

In this manner, the betting ticket processing unit 106 accumulates the betting tickets purchased by the users in the release stacker 63 . After conveying all the voting tickets purchased by the user to the release stacker 63 , the voting ticket processing unit 106 releases the accumulated voting tickets from the release stacker 63 one by one.

By the way, race information managed by the host server 300 may be changed due to the absence of a racer or the like. Therefore, the voting device 100-1 may inquire of the host server 300 whether or not it is possible to vote according to the accepted voting details, and print a voting ticket if it is possible to vote according to the accepted voting details. In other words, the voting device 100-1 confirms the fixed amount of the voting ticket when printing the voting ticket. Also, the voting device 100-1 may not be able to check the balance of the customer's electronic payment account managed by the payment server 200 before requesting electronic payment.

Therefore, the voting device 100-1 prints the voting ticket and then requests the payment server 200 to execute the electronic payment. Then, the voting device 100-1 transports the voting ticket to the release stacker 63 even if the electronic settlement fails. Since the betting ticket processing unit 106 does not have a mechanism for automatically discarding the betting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63, for example, a staff member of the public stadium 50 manually discards the betting tickets for which electronic payment has failed. . In this way, if the betting ticket for which the electronic payment has failed is transported to the release stacker 63, it is troublesome. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the voting device 100-1 conveys the printed voting ticket to just before the branch point 65, and if the electronic payment fails, the conveying path 66 is used to convey the printed voting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67. By doing so, the voting ticket is automatically discarded.

Next, functions of the voting device 100-1 will be described in detail.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional example of the voting device. The voting device 100-1 has a voting reception unit 120, a printing control unit 130, and a settlement control unit 140. FIG. The voting reception unit 120 , the print control unit 130 and the settlement control unit 140 are implemented by the processor 101 executing programs stored in the memory 102 .

The voting reception unit 120 requests the host server 300 to vote according to the voting content received from the user. First, the vote accepting unit 120 accepts the content of the vote. For example, the voting reception unit 120 receives insertion of a marked card into the marked card processing unit 107, and causes the marked card processing unit 107 to read the content of the vote from the marked card. Then, the voting reception unit 120 transmits the received voting content to the host server 300 and requests the host server 300 to vote according to the voting content. If the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket requested by the payment control unit 140 to the payment server 200 fails, the voting reception unit 120 requests the host server 300 to subtract the vote based on the received voting details. For example, the vote receiving unit 120 requests the host server 300 to cancel the vote requested to the host server 300 .

The print control unit 130 controls the voting ticket processing unit 106 to issue voting tickets. When the voting reception unit 120 receives the voting content, the printing control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to print the voting ticket. For example, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to cut out a piece of paper of a predetermined size from the roll paper 61 and print the content of the vote received by the voting reception unit 120 on the paper cut out from the roll paper 61 .

Next, the print control unit 130 causes the betting ticket processing unit 106 to convey the betting ticket to before the branch point 65 . Then, the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket on the conveying path 62 by, for example, rotating a roller. After the betting ticket processing unit 106 inspects the betting ticket on the conveying path 62 by the sensor 64 , the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket between the sensor 64 and the branch point 65 .

When the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket requested by the payment control unit 140 to the payment server 200 succeeds, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the discharge stacker 63 . Then, the voting ticket processing unit 106 restarts the transportation of the voting ticket on the transportation path 62 by rotating the roller, for example, and transports the voting ticket to the release stacker 63 . The print control unit 130 causes the betting ticket processing unit 106 to release the betting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 .

Further, when the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket requested by the payment control unit 140 to the payment server 200 fails, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to discard the voting ticket. For example, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the branch point 65 using the transport path 62 . The print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to switch the path for conveying the voting ticket to the conveying path 66 at the branch point 65 . Then, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67 using the transport path 66 .

The settlement control unit 140 requests the settlement server 200 to execute electronic settlement for purchasing voting tickets. The settlement control unit 140 causes the code reading unit 108 to read the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 held over the voting device 100-1. For example, the payment control unit 140 causes the code reading unit 108 to acquire the ID indicated by the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 and the authentication information. Then, the settlement control unit 140 requests the settlement server 200 to execute electronic settlement for purchasing a voting ticket. For example, the settlement control unit 140 notifies the settlement server 200 of the amount of the voting ticket included in the content of the vote received by the voting reception unit 120, the ID read by the code reading unit 108, and the authentication information, and executes electronic settlement. demand. The payment control unit 140 receives notification from the payment server 200 as to whether or not the electronic payment was successful.

The lines connecting the elements shown in FIG. 5 indicate part of the communication paths, and communication paths other than the illustrated communication paths can be set.
A procedure for accepting a vote by electronic payment will be described below.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart (part 1) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing. The processing shown in FIG. 6 will be described below along with the step numbers.
[Step S11] The voting reception unit 120 of the voting device 100-1 receives n marked cards. For example, the voting accepting unit 120 accepts insertion of n marked cards into the marked card processing unit 107 .

[Step S12] The voting reception unit 120 reads the voting content of one mark card. For example, the vote receiving unit 120 causes the marked card processing unit 107 to read the vote content marked on one unprocessed marked card among the n marked cards received in step S11. At this point, the voting reception unit 120 confirms with the host server 300 that voting based on the received voting content is possible.

[Step S13] The voting reception unit 120 transmits the voting content received in step S12 to the host server 300, and requests the host server 300 to vote according to the voting content.
[Step S14] The host server 300 accepts a vote based on the content of the vote received from the voting device 100-1. The host server 300 counts the number of votes and calculates odds and refunds based on the received votes.

[Step S<b>15 ] The voting acceptance unit 120 receives a voting completion response from the host server 300 .
[Step S16] The print control unit 130 of the voting device 100-1 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to print the voting ticket. For example, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to cut out a piece of paper of a predetermined size from the roll paper 61 and print the content of the vote received in step S12 on the piece of paper cut out from the roll paper 61 .

FIG. 7 is a flowchart (part 2) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing. The processing shown in FIG. 7 will be described below in accordance with step numbers.
[Step S<b>17 ] The print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to convey the voting ticket to before the branch point 65 . Then, the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket on the conveying path 62 by, for example, rotating a roller. After the betting ticket processing unit 106 inspects the betting ticket on the conveying path 62 by the sensor 64 , the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket between the sensor 64 and the branch point 65 . If the number of scratches or stains detected on the surface of the betting ticket is greater than or equal to a predetermined amount, the betting ticket processing unit 106 conveys the betting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67 using the conveying path 66, and prints the betting ticket. fix.

[Step S18] The settlement control unit 140 of the voting device 100-1 causes the display device 104 to display a screen (QR code reception screen) for prompting the user to hold the QR code over the screen.

[Step S19] The user terminal 400 starts an application (QR payment application) operated by an electronic payment business operator.
[Step S20] The user terminal 400 requests the payment server 200 to generate a QR code indicating the authentication information of the electronic payment account of the user. For example, the user terminal 400 notifies the settlement server 200 of the user ID, and requests the settlement server 200 to generate a QR code indicating the notified ID and the authentication information of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the notified ID. do.

[Step S21] The payment server 200 generates a QR code indicating the authentication information of the user's electronic payment account. For example, the settlement server 200 generates a QR code indicating the ID notified from the user terminal 400 and the authentication information of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the user terminal 400 .

[Step S22] The settlement server 200 transmits the QR code generated in step S21 to the user terminal 400.
[Step S<b>23 ] The user terminal 400 displays the QR code obtained from the settlement server 200 . Here, the user holds the user terminal 400 on which the QR code is displayed over the voting device 100-1.

[Step S<b>24 ] The payment control unit 140 causes the code reading unit 108 to read the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 . For example, the payment control unit 140 causes the code reading unit 108 to acquire the ID indicated by the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 and the authentication information.

[Step S25] The settlement control unit 140 requests the settlement server 200 to execute electronic settlement for purchasing a voting ticket. For example, the settlement control unit 140 notifies the settlement server 200 of the amount of the betting ticket included in the content of the vote accepted in step S12, the ID and the authentication information read in step S24, and requests execution of electronic settlement.

[Step S26] The settlement server 200 collates the request content obtained from the voting device 100-1. For example, the settlement server 200 has an electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100-1, and the authentication information of the electronic settlement account matches the authentication information notified from the voting device 100-1. Determine whether or not Also, for example, the settlement server 200 determines whether or not the balance of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100-1 is greater than or equal to the amount of the voting ticket notified from the voting device 100-1. .

FIG. 8 is a flowchart (part 3) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing. The processing shown in FIG. 7 will be described below in accordance with step numbers.
[Step S27] The settlement server 200 determines whether the matching result is appropriate. For example, if there is an electronic payment account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100-1, the authentication information matches, and the balance of the electronic payment account is equal to or greater than the amount of the betting ticket, the payment server 200 is appropriate. Further, for example, the settlement server 200 does not have an electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100-1, or the authentication information does not match, or the balance of the electronic settlement account is less than the amount of the betting ticket. , the matching result is determined to be inappropriate. If the settlement server 200 determines that the collation result is appropriate, the process proceeds to step S28. Further, when the settlement server 200 determines that the collation result is inappropriate, the settlement server 200 notifies the voting device 100-1 that the electronic settlement has failed, and advances the process to step S33.

[Step S28] The payment server 200 executes electronic payment processing. For example, the settlement server 200 subtracts the amount of the betting ticket notified from the voting device 100-1 from the balance of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100-1. The settlement server 200 then notifies the voting device 100-1 that the electronic settlement was successful.

[Step S29] The payment control unit 140 causes the display device 104 to display a screen (payment completion screen) for notifying the user that the electronic payment has been completed.
[Step S<b>30 ] The print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the discharge stacker 63 . Then, the voting ticket processing unit 106 restarts the transportation of the voting ticket on the transportation path 62 by rotating the roller, for example, and transports the voting ticket to the release stacker 63 .

[Step S31] The print control unit 130 determines whether or not the voting contents for the n mark cards accepted in step S11 have been processed. If the print control unit 130 determines that the vote contents for n mark cards have been processed, the process proceeds to step S32. Further, when the print control unit 130 determines that the voting contents for n mark cards have not been processed, the process proceeds to step S12.

[Step S32] The print control unit 130 releases n voting tickets. For example, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to release n voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 . Then the process ends.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart (part 4) showing an example of the procedure of voting acceptance processing. The processing shown in FIG. 7 will be described below in accordance with step numbers.
[Step S33] The payment control unit 140 causes the display device 104 to display a screen (purchase prohibited screen) for notifying the user that the electronic payment has failed.

[Step S34] The vote accepting unit 120 requests the host server 300 to subtract the votes based on the vote received in step S12. For example, the vote accepting unit 120 requests the host server 300 to cancel the vote requested to the host server 300 in step S13.

[Step S35] The host server 300 executes subtraction processing of the vote content. For example, the host server 300 cancels the vote received from the voting device 100-1 in step S14, and based on the canceled vote, counts the number of votes and calculates the odds and refund amount.

[Step S36] The voting reception unit 120 returns the marked card. For example, the voting reception section 120 causes the marked card processing unit 107 to release unprocessed marked cards.
[Step S37] The print control unit 130 releases the number of betting tickets equal to the number of processed mark cards. For example, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to release the voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 .

[Step S38] The print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to discard the voting ticket. For example, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the branch point 65 using the transport path 62 . The print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to switch the path for conveying the voting ticket to the conveying path 66 at the branch point 65 . Then, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67 using the transport path 66 . The print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to punch the voting ticket on the transport path 66 .

In this way, when the voting reception section 120 receives the content of the vote, the printing control section 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to print the voting ticket, and prints the voting ticket up to the branch point 65 on the transport path 62 . be transported. When the electronic settlement requested by the settlement server 200 by the settlement control unit 140 succeeds, the print control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the discharge stacker 63 . As a result, the print control unit 130 does not transport the betting tickets to the release stacker 63, which does not have a mechanism for automatically discarding the betting tickets, until the electronic payment is successful. can be facilitated.

When the electronic settlement requested by the settlement server 200 by the settlement control unit 140 is successful, the printing control unit 130 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 to transport the voting ticket to the maintenance side exit 67 using the transport path 66 . As a result, the print control unit 130 can discard the unsuccessful electronic settlement of the betting ticket by using the mechanism of the betting ticket processing unit 106 for discarding the unsuccessfully printed betting ticket.

In this manner, the print control unit 130 releases the voting ticket when it can be purchased by electronic payment, and discards the voting ticket when it cannot be purchased. Therefore, the voting device 100-1 can accept voting for publicly managed gaming through electronic payment.

Further, the voting reception unit 120 requests the host server 300 to vote according to the received voting content, and requests the host server 300 to cancel the voting when the electronic payment requested to the payment server 200 by the payment control unit 140 fails. . As a result, the voting reception unit 120 can cause the host server 300 to correct the counting of votes when the electronic payment fails.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment provides a service that allows a user to collectively purchase a plurality of voting tickets for publicly managed games by electronic payment. The third embodiment is realized by the same system configuration as in FIG. 2, and devices other than the voting device may be denoted by the same reference numerals as in the second embodiment.

In the second embodiment, since the voting device 100-1 does not have a mechanism for automatically discarding the voting tickets from the release stacker 63, it is determined whether the electronic payment for each voting ticket has succeeded. Was. On the other hand, the voting device according to the third embodiment has a mechanism for automatically discarding the voting tickets from the emission stacker. can be determined.

First, the voting ticket processing unit included in the voting device of the third embodiment will be described.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing another example of the voting ticket processing unit. The voting device of the third embodiment has a voting ticket processing unit 106a. The betting ticket processing unit 106 a is obtained by adding a transport path 68 and a maintenance side exit 69 to the betting ticket processing unit 106 .

A transport path 68 leads from the discharge stacker 63 to a maintenance side exit 69 . A maintenance side exit 69 is an exit for discarding voting tickets from the discharge stacker 63 . When the voting ticket processing unit 106a receives an instruction to discard the voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 from the processor of the voting device of the third embodiment, the voting ticket processing unit 106a discards the voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 one by one. It is moved to the transport path 68 . Then, the betting ticket processing unit 106 a conveys the betting ticket to the maintenance side exit 69 using the conveying path 68 . The betting ticket processing unit 106 a punches the betting tickets on the transport path 68 .

Next, functions of the voting device according to the third embodiment will be described in detail.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing another functional example of the voting device. A voting device 100a-1 of the third embodiment has a voting reception unit 120a, a printing control unit 130a, a settlement control unit 140a and a storage unit 150a. The storage unit 150a is implemented using a memory or a storage area of a storage device that the voting device 100a-1 has. Also, the voting reception unit 120a, the printing control unit 130a, and the settlement control unit 140a are implemented by the processor of the voting device 100a-1 executing a program stored in the memory of the voting device 100a-1.

The voting acceptance unit 120a accepts purchases of a plurality of voting tickets from users and requests the host server 300 to vote according to the voting content of each voting ticket. First, the voting reception unit 120a receives n mark cards. For example, the voting acceptance unit 120a accepts insertion of n marked cards into the marked card processing unit of the voting device 100a-1. The voting acceptance section 120a causes the marked card processing unit of the voting device 100a-1 to read the voting content marked on each of the n accepted marked cards.

The voting reception unit 120a transmits the contents of each vote read from the received n mark cards to the host server 300, and requests the host server 300 to vote according to the contents of the voting. In addition, the voting reception unit 120a stores the content of each vote read from the received n mark cards in the storage unit 150a.

If the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket requested by the payment control unit 140a to the payment server 200 fails, the voting reception unit 120a requests the host server 300 to subtract the vote based on the voting content in the storage unit 150a. For example, the voting reception unit 120a notifies the host server 300 of the voting details for n mark cards stored in the storage unit 150a, and requests the host server 300 to cancel the voting based on the notified voting details.

The print control unit 130a controls the voting ticket processing unit 106a to issue voting tickets. When the ballot receiving unit 120a receives n marked cards with the ballot content marked, the printing control unit 130a supplies the ballot ticket processing unit 106a with n ballot tickets indicating the ballot content of each of the n ballot cards. print. The printing control unit 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to transport the printed voting ticket to the release stacker 63 .

Then, when the electronic payment for purchasing the voting tickets requested by the payment control unit 140a to the payment server 200 succeeds, the printing control unit 130a releases n voting tickets. For example, the print control unit 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to release the n voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 .

Further, when the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket requested by the payment control unit 140a to the payment server 200 fails, the print control unit 130a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106a to discard the voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63. . For example, the print control unit 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to convey n voting tickets accumulated in the discharge stacker 63 one by one to the maintenance side exit 69 using the conveying path 68 . The print control unit 130a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106a to punch the voting ticket on the transport path 68. FIG.

The settlement control unit 140a requests the settlement server 200 to execute electronic settlement for purchasing n voting tickets. The settlement control unit 140a causes the code reading unit of the voting device 100a-1 to read the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 held over the voting device 100a-1. For example, the settlement control unit 140a causes the code reading unit of the voting device 100a-1 to acquire the ID indicated by the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 and the authentication information. Then, the settlement control unit 140a requests the settlement server 200 to execute electronic settlement for purchasing n voting tickets. For example, the settlement control unit 140a notifies the settlement server 200 of the sum of the amounts of the n voting tickets included in the voting content stored in the storage unit 150a, the ID read in step S55, and the authentication information. Request execution. The payment control unit 140a receives notification from the payment server 200 as to whether or not the electronic payment was successful.

It should be noted that the lines connecting the respective elements shown in FIG. 11 indicate part of the communication paths, and communication paths other than the illustrated communication paths can be set.
A procedure for voting reception processing according to the third embodiment will be described below.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart (Part 1) showing an example of another procedure of the voting acceptance process. The processing shown in FIG. 12 will be described below along with the step numbers.
[Step S41] The voting acceptance unit 120a of the voting device 100a-1 accepts n marked cards. For example, the voting acceptance unit 120a accepts insertion of n marked cards into the marked card processing unit of the voting device 100a-1.

[Step S42] The voting reception unit 120a reads the voting content of one mark card. For example, the voting reception unit 120 causes the marked card processing unit of the voting device 100a-1 to read the voting content marked on one unprocessed marked card among the n marked cards received in step S41. At this point, the voting reception unit 120a confirms with the host server 300 that voting based on the received voting content is possible.

[Step S43] The voting reception unit 120a transmits the voting content received in step S42 to the host server 300, and requests the host server 300 to vote based on the voting content.
[Step S44] The host server 300 accepts a vote based on the content of the vote received from the voting device 100a-1. The host server 300 counts the number of votes and calculates odds and refunds based on the received votes.

[Step S45] The voting reception unit 120a receives a voting completion response from the host server 300. FIG.
[Step S46] The printing control section 130a of the voting device 100a-1 causes the voting ticket processing unit 106a to print the voting ticket and transport the printed voting ticket to the release stacker 63. For example, the print control unit 130a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106a to cut out a piece of paper of a predetermined size from the roll paper 61 and print the content of the vote received in step S42 on the cut piece of paper. Then, the printing control section 130 a causes the betting ticket processing unit 106 a to convey the betting ticket to the release stacker 63 using the conveying path 62 .

[Step S47] The vote accepting unit 120a stores the details of the vote accepted in step S42 in the storage unit 150a.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart (part 2) showing an example of another procedure of voting acceptance processing. The processing shown in FIG. 13 will be described below along with the step numbers.

[Step S48] The ballot reception unit 120a determines whether or not the ballot contents for n mark cards received in step S41 have been processed. If the voting reception unit 120a determines that the voting contents for n mark cards have been processed, the process proceeds to step S49. On the other hand, when the vote accepting unit 120a determines that the voting contents for n mark cards have not been processed, the process proceeds to step S42.

[Step S49] The settlement control unit 140a of the voting device 100a-1 causes the display device of the voting device 100a-1 to display a screen (QR code acceptance screen) for prompting the user to hold up the QR code.

[Step S50] The user terminal 400 starts an application (QR payment application) operated by an electronic payment business operator.
[Step S51] The user terminal 400 requests the payment server 200 to generate a QR code indicating the authentication information of the electronic payment account of the user. For example, the user terminal 400 notifies the settlement server 200 of the user ID, and requests the settlement server 200 to generate a QR code indicating the notified ID and the authentication information of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the notified ID. do.

[Step S52] The payment server 200 generates a QR code indicating the authentication information of the user's electronic payment account. For example, the settlement server 200 generates a QR code indicating the ID notified from the user terminal 400 and the authentication information of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the user terminal 400 .

[Step S<b>53 ] The settlement server 200 transmits the QR code generated in step S<b>52 to the user terminal 400 .
[Step S<b>54 ] The user terminal 400 displays the QR code obtained from the settlement server 200 . Here, the user holds the user terminal 400 on which the QR code is displayed over the voting device 100a-1.

[Step S55] The settlement control unit 140a causes the code reading unit of the voting device 100a-1 to read the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400. FIG. For example, the settlement control unit 140a causes the code reading unit of the voting device 100a-1 to acquire the ID indicated by the QR code displayed on the user terminal 400 and the authentication information.

[Step S56] The settlement control unit 140a requests the settlement server 200 to execute electronic settlement for purchasing n voting tickets. For example, the settlement control unit 140a notifies the settlement server 200 of the sum of the amounts of the n voting tickets included in the voting content stored in the storage unit 150a, the ID read in step S55, and the authentication information. Request execution.

[Step S57] The settlement server 200 collates the request content obtained from the voting device 100a-1. For example, the settlement server 200 has an electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100a-1, and the authentication information of the electronic settlement account matches the authentication information notified from the voting device 100a-1. Determine whether or not Also, for example, the settlement server 200 determines whether the balance of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100a-1 is greater than or equal to the sum of the amounts of the voting tickets notified from the voting device 100a-1. judge.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart (part 3) showing an example of another procedure of voting acceptance processing. The processing shown in FIG. 14 will be described below according to the step numbers.
[Step S58] The settlement server 200 determines whether the matching result is appropriate. For example, if the payment server 200 has an electronic payment account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100a-1, the authentication information matches, and the balance of the electronic payment account is equal to or greater than the total amount of the voting tickets, It is determined that the collation result is appropriate. Further, for example, the settlement server 200 does not have an electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100a-1, the authentication information does not match, or the balance of the electronic settlement account is less than the total amount of the betting tickets. If there is, it is determined that the collation result is inappropriate. If the settlement server 200 determines that the collation result is appropriate, the process proceeds to step S59. If the settlement server 200 determines that the collation result is inappropriate, the settlement server 200 notifies the voting device 100a-1 that the electronic settlement has failed, and advances the process to step S62.

[Step S59] The payment server 200 executes electronic payment processing. For example, the settlement server 200 subtracts the total amount of the betting ticket notified from the voting device 100a-1 from the balance of the electronic settlement account corresponding to the ID notified from the voting device 100a-1. The settlement server 200 then notifies the voting device 100a-1 that the electronic settlement was successful.

[Step S60] The payment control unit 140a causes the display device of the voting device 100a-1 to display a screen (payment completion screen) for notifying the user that the electronic payment has been completed.

[Step S61] The print control unit 130a releases n voting tickets. For example, the print control unit 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to release the n voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 . Then the process ends.

[Step S62] The settlement control unit 140a causes the display device of the voting device 100a-1 to display a screen (purchase impossibility screen) for notifying the user that the electronic settlement has failed.

[Step S63] The vote accepting unit 120a requests the host server 300 to subtract the votes based on the vote contents stored in the storage unit 150a. For example, the voting reception unit 120a notifies the host server 300 of the voting details for n mark cards stored in the storage unit 150a, and requests the host server 300 to cancel the voting based on the notified voting details.

[Step S64] The host server 300 executes subtraction processing of the vote content. For example, the host server 300 cancels the votes based on the voting content notified from the voting device 100a-1 in step S63, and counts the number of votes and calculates the odds and refund amount based on the canceled votes.

[Step S65] The voting reception unit 120a returns the marked card. For example, the voting reception unit 120a causes the marked card processing unit of the voting device 100a-1 to release the n marked cards received in step S41.

[Step S<b>66 ] The print control unit 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to discard the voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 . For example, the print control unit 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to convey n voting tickets accumulated in the discharge stacker 63 one by one to the maintenance side exit 69 using the conveying path 68 . The print control unit 130a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106a to punch the voting ticket on the transport path 68. FIG.

In this manner, the printing control section 130 a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106 a to convey the printed voting ticket to the release stacker 63 . Then, when n betting tickets are purchased together, n betting tickets are accumulated in the release stacker 63 . The settlement control unit 140a requests the settlement server 200 to perform electronic settlement for collectively purchasing the n voting tickets accumulated in the release stacker 63 . Then, the printing control unit 130a causes the voting ticket processing unit 106a to release the voting ticket when the electronic payment is successful, and transports the voting ticket from the transport path 68 to the maintenance side exit 69 when the electronic payment is unsuccessful. As a result, the print control unit 130a can facilitate disposal of a voting ticket for which electronic payment has failed in electronic payment in which a plurality of voting tickets are collectively purchased.

Also, the voting acceptance unit 120a requests the host server 300 to vote according to the voting details of each of the n voting tickets, and stores the voting details of each of the n voting tickets in the storage unit 150a. If the electronic payment requested by the payment control unit 140a to the payment server 200 fails, the vote reception unit 120a requests the host server 300 to cancel the vote based on the vote content stored in the storage unit 150a. As a result, the voting reception unit 120a can cause the host server 300 to correct the counting of votes when the electronic payment for collectively purchasing a plurality of voting tickets fails.

Although the embodiment has been exemplified above, the configuration of each part shown in the embodiment can be replaced with another one having the same function. Also, any other components or steps may be added. Furthermore, any two or more configurations (features) of the above-described embodiments may be combined.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 voting device 11 printing unit 11a discharge stacker 11b first transport path 11c branch point 11d second transport path 11e exit

Claims (7)

A printing department that prints voting tickets for public competitions;
Receiving the voting content of the public competition, causing the printing unit to print the voting ticket according to the voting content, releasing the voting ticket when the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket is successful, and performing the electronic payment fails, a processing unit that discards the voting ticket;
voting device. The printing unit has a release stacker that accumulates the ballot tickets to be released, and a first transport path that transports the printed ballot tickets to the ballot stacker,
The processing unit causes the printing unit to convey the printed voting ticket to the middle of the first conveying path, and if the electronic payment is successful, causes the printing unit to convey the voting ticket to the release stacker.
2. A voting device as claimed in claim 1. The printing unit has a second transport path that branches at a branch point on the first transport path and leads to an exit for discarding the unsuccessfully printed voting ticket,
The processing unit causes the printing unit to convey the printed voting ticket to a point before the branch point, and if the electronic payment fails, the processing unit causes the printing unit to convey the voting ticket from the second transportation path to the exit.
3. A voting device according to claim 2. When causing the printing unit to print the voting ticket, the processing unit requests the server that accepts voting for the publicly managed game to vote according to the voting content, and if the electronic payment fails, cancels the voting based on the voting content. to the server,
4. A voting device according to claim 2 or 3. The printing unit includes a discharge stacker for accumulating the ballot tickets to be discharged, a first conveying path for conveying the printed ballot tickets to the ballot stacker, and another outlet for discarding the ballot tickets from the ballot stacker. and a third transport path leading to
The processing unit causes the printing unit to convey the printed voting ticket to the release stacker, releases the voting ticket if the electronic payment is successful, and causes the voting ticket to be released if the electronic payment is unsuccessful. is transported from the third transport path to the other exit,
2. A voting device as claimed in claim 1. The voting device has a storage unit,
The processing unit requests the server that accepts votes for the public competition to vote according to the content of the vote, stores the content of the vote in the storage unit, and stores the content in the storage unit when the electronic payment fails. requesting the server to cancel the vote based on the content of the vote;
6. A voting device according to claim 5. to the voting device,
Receiving votes for publicly managed competitions,
causing the printing unit that prints the voting ticket for the publicly managed competition to print the voting ticket according to the content of the voting;
If the electronic payment for purchasing the voting ticket is successful, causing the printing unit to release the voting ticket;
causing the printing unit to discard the voting ticket if the electronic payment fails;
A voting program that causes the action to take place.

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