JP3229485B2 - Ticket issuing machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ticket issuing machine in which a plurality of consoles are connected to one ticket issuing machine. For example, horse racing,
In a ticket issuing machine in which two consoles are connected to one ticket issuing machine, such as a voting ticket issuing machine in a totalize system such as a bicycle race, since the printing direction of the ticket is always constant,
Depending on the position of the operator, the ticket is issued upside down, and it takes time to confirm the contents of the ticket, and a confirmation error may occur. There is a demand for eliminating such inconvenience and reducing the burden on the operator.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional ticket issuing machine in which two operation consoles are connected to a single ticket issuing machine (here, described as a voting ticket issuing machine) is, for example, the one shown in FIG.
13, reference numeral 1 denotes a ticket issuing machine, and consoles 2 and 3 are connected to the ticket issuing machine 1 on the left and right sides, respectively. The consoles 2 and 3 have a card reading unit 4, a keyboard unit 5, and a rear display unit 6. The voting data marked on the voting card is read by the card reading unit 4, and if there is any omission in the voting card, for example, the entry omission is displayed on the rear display unit 6, and input is performed by the keyboard unit 5.

A counter 7 is provided along the consoles 2 and 3, and customer display sections 8 and 9 are provided on the counter 7, and the content of the ticket issuance is displayed to voters. The operators 10 and 11 receive the price directly from the voter via the counter 7 and pass the voting tickets 12 and 13 and, when change is required, calculate and pass the change. The magnetic ticket is supplied from a paper feeding unit 14 provided in the ticket issuing machine 1, and the voting content is printed by a printing unit 15. In the printing unit 15, the betting tickets 12, 13 are always printed in the same direction.

[0004] The magnetic ticket on which the voting content is printed is transferred to the switching unit 1.
The transport direction is switched by 6 to be sent to the magnetic recording unit 17. The magnetic recording unit 17 performs magnetic recording of the same voting data as the printed voting content. The magnetic ticket magnetically recorded by the magnetic recording unit 17 is switched to the left or right by the exit switching unit 18 and is issued as a voting ticket 12 from a ticket issuing port 19 on the left and as a voting ticket 13 from a ticket issuing port 20 on the right. Tickets are issued.

[0005] Since the betting tickets 12 and 13 are always printed in the same direction in the printing unit 15, the right operator 11
14, the voting ticket 13 is issued in the forward direction as shown in FIG. 14, but the voting ticket 12 is issued in the opposite direction to the operator 10 on the left side as shown in FIG. .

[0006]

In the conventional ticket issuing machine, since the printing direction of the ticket is always constant, the ticket is issued in the opposite direction depending on the position of the operator. It took time to check the contents, and sometimes a check error occurred. As a result, there is a problem that the burden on the operator increases.

The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional problem, and reduces the burden on the operator by changing the printing direction so that each operator is directed in the normal direction. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ticket issuing machine capable of performing the above.

[0008]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention. According to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1A, in a ticket issuing machine in which a plurality of consoles 21 and 23 are connected to one ticket issuing machine, a printing control means for controlling a printing means 35 for printing a ticket. Notification means 42A for notifying 51 of console position information indicating each ticketing request from the plurality of consoles 21 and 23, and print data editing means 5 for editing print data.
A conversion means 55 for converting the ticket printing direction into the forward direction for each operator operating the consoles 21 and 23 based on the console position information when editing the print data is provided in the printer 2. It is characterized by having.

In addition, according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1B, in a ticket issuing machine in which a plurality of consoles 21 and 23 are connected to one ticket issuing machine, a printing means 35 for printing a ticket is provided. The plurality of consoles 2 are provided to the print control unit 51 to be controlled.
Print data is stored between a notifying unit 42A for notifying the console position information indicating each ticketing request from the first and second ticket issuing units 23, a print data editing unit 52 for editing print data, and a print data storage unit 53 for storing print data. When printing, the ticket printing direction is changed based on the console position information to the consoles 21 and 23.
A conversion means 56 is provided for performing conversion so that each operator who operates is operated in the forward direction.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1 (C), according to the present invention, in a ticket issuing machine in which a plurality of consoles 21 and 23 are connected to one ticket issuing machine, a printing means 35 for printing a ticket is provided. The plurality of consoles 2 are provided to the print control unit 51 to be controlled.
Notification means 42A for notifying the console position information indicating each ticketing request from 1, 23, print data storage means 53 for storing print data, and printing means 3 for printing print data.
5, when the print data is sent to the printing means 35, the conversion is performed based on the console position information so that the printing direction of the ticket is forward for each operator operating the consoles 21 and 23. It is characterized in that a conversion means 57 for performing the conversion is provided.

[0011]

According to the ticket issuing machine of the present invention having such a configuration, the console position indicating each ticket issuing request from the plurality of consoles 21 and 23 to the print control means 51 for controlling the printing of the ticket. When notifying information and editing print data, or
When the print data is stored or when the print data is sent to the printing means 35, the printing direction of the ticket is converted based on the console position information, and the ticket is issued to each operator in the forward direction. As a result, there is no trouble in confirming the contents of the ticket by the operator, and a confirmation error does not occur. As a result, the burden on the operator can be reduced.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, the ticket issuing machine will be described as a voting ticket issuing machine. 2 to 6 are views showing a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram of the betting ticket issuing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a left console connected to the ticket issuing machine 22, and 23 denotes a right console connected to the ticket issuing machine 22. A pair of these consoles 21, 23 is a card reading section. 24, a keyboard unit 25, and a rear display unit 2
6. The card reading unit 24 reads voting data marked on the voting card. The voting card is marked with voting data such as, for example, by type, place name, race number, frame number, horse number, amount, and unit. For example, when there is a missing entry in the voting card, the entry missing portion is displayed on the rear display unit 26 and input from the keyboard unit 25.

Reference numeral 27 denotes a counter. On the counter 27, customer display sections 28 and 29 are provided.
29 displays the contents of the ticketing and the like. The voter and the operators 30 and 31 communicate with each other via a counter 27 via a voting card.
Exchange of money with voting tickets 32 and 33. Reference numeral 34 denotes a paper feeding unit provided in the ticket issuing machine 22. The paper feeding unit 34 conveys the magnetic ticket to the printing unit 35 by rollers. The printing unit 35 includes a print head, and prints voting contents on a magnetic ticket using a printer ribbon. In the printing unit 35, the betting tickets 32, 33 are printed in accordance with the positions of the consoles 21, 22, as described later.

Reference numeral 36 denotes a switching unit provided subsequent to the printing unit 35. The switching unit 36 switches the transport direction of the magnetic ticket printed by the printing unit 35. Reference numeral 37 denotes a magnetic recording unit. The magnetic recording unit 37 magnetically records voting data having the same content as the content printed on the magnetic ticket switched by the switching unit 36. An exit switching unit 38 switches the magnetic ticket magnetically recorded by the magnetic recording unit 37 to the right ticket issuing port 39 or the right ticket issuing port 40. In this manner, the voting ticket 32 is issued from the ticket issuing port 39 on the left side, and the voting ticket 33 is issued from the ticket issuing port 40 on the right side.

In the printing unit 35, the voting tickets 32 and 33 are printed in accordance with the positions of the consoles 21 and 22. Betting ticket 3
2, 33 are issued. Next, FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of the ticket issuing machine 22.

In FIG. 3, reference numeral 41 denotes a console control unit provided in the ticket issuing machine 22. The console control unit 41 is provided with a pair of left and right consoles 21 and 23 based on an instruction from the main control unit 42.
Control. The voting data read by the card reading unit 24 of the consoles 21 and 23 is sent to the host computer 44 via the communication control unit 43. Reference numeral 45 denotes a transport control unit. The transport control unit 45 controls the paper feed unit 34, the switching unit 36, and the exit switching unit 38 according to an instruction from the main control unit 42. The paper feeding unit 34 conveys the magnetic ticket to the printing unit 35 as described above, the switching unit 36 switches the conveying direction of the printed magnetic ticket to the magnetic recording unit 37, and the exit switching unit 38 controls the voting ticket 32. , 33 to the ticket issuing port 39 on the left side or the ticket issuing port 40 on the right side.

Reference numeral 46 denotes a magnetic control unit.
Controls the magnetic recording unit 37 according to an instruction from the main control unit 42. As described above, the magnetic recording unit 37 magnetically records the voting data having the same content as the printed content. 47
Denotes a ticket control unit, and the ticket control unit 47 controls the ticket printing unit 48 according to an instruction from the main control unit 48. Note Printing Unit 4
8 prints a copy of voting tickets 32 and 33.

Reference numeral 49 denotes an external switch control unit. The external switch control unit 49 controls the external switch 50 according to an instruction from the main control unit 42. Examples of the external switch 50 include a power switch for turning on power, a paper feed switch for feeding paper, and an inquiry switch for inquiring a host computer. Reference numeral 51 denotes a print control unit as a print control unit. The print control unit 51 controls the print unit 35 as a print unit in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 42.

The print control unit 51 includes a print data editing unit 52 as a print data editing unit, a print data storage unit 53 as a print data storage unit, and a print data check unit 54.
Having. The print data editing unit 52 edits the print data sent from the host computer 44 via the communication control unit 43. That is, the print data editing unit 52
Is edited so that print data is printed in the order of, for example, a race name, a frame number, a horse number, and a total price. The print data storage unit 53 stores the print data edited by the print data editing unit 52. Print data check unit 54
Checks whether the print data is correct. The printing unit 35 prints the print data stored in the print data storage unit 53.

The main control unit 42 controls each unit, and prints out any of the operation consoles 21 and 23 to the print data sent from the operation consoles 21 and 23 and processed by the host computer 44.
Then, a print command is issued to the print control unit 51 with the console position information indicating whether a ticketing request has been issued from No. 3 added. In other words, the main control unit 42 sends the operators 30 and 31 to the print control unit 51.
Has a function as a notifying unit 42A for notifying the console position information so that the ticket is issued in the forward direction.

Reference numeral 55 denotes a conversion unit as conversion means provided in the print data editing unit 52. The conversion unit 55 converts the printing direction based on the console position information when editing the print data. Next, the operation will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation.

In FIG. 4, it is assumed that the operator 30 of the left console 21 issues a ticketing request to the ticket issuing machine 22 from the console 21 in step S1. The voting data of the voting card is read by the data reading unit 24 and sent to the host computer 44 via the console control unit 41 and the communication control unit 43. The ticketing request from the console 21 is
The main control unit 42 is notified.

Next, when the host computer 44 receives the voting data from the ticketing machine 22 in step S2, the host computer 44 performs a calculation process of the voting data and outputs the data as print data.
Return to. Next, in step S3, the main control unit 42 adds, to the print data from the host computer 44, console position information indicating which console 21 or 23 issued the ticketing request, and prints the print data on the print control unit 51. Issue a command.

Next, in step S4, the print data editing unit 5
2 edits the print data, and at the time of editing the print data, the conversion unit 55 converts the printing direction based on the console position information so that the ticket is issued in the forward direction to the operator 30 on the left side. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the editing is performed so that the total price, the combination of the frame number and the horse number, and the race name are arranged in order, and the rows are arranged from right to left. Edit the text so that it is upside down.

FIG. 5A shows the result of converting the print data from the host computer 44 at the time of editing. Next, in step S5, the print data edited by the print data editing unit 52 and converted by the conversion unit 55 is stored in the print data storage unit 53.
To be stored. FIG. 5B shows print data stored in the print data storage unit 53. The print data is stored with the print direction converted.

Next, in step S6, the print unit 35 prints the print data. That is, the print data stored in the print data storage unit 53 is read as it is and the print data is printed. FIG. 5C shows the printing surface of the betting ticket 32 printed by the printing unit 35. A voting ticket 32 issued to the operator 30 from the ticket issuing port 39 on the left side and a voting ticket 33 issued to the operator 31 from the ticket issuing port 40 on the right side.
Is shown in FIG. As is clear from FIG. 6, the betting ticket 32,
33 is issued to the operators 30 and 31 in the forward direction.

Therefore, it is not necessary for the operators 30 and 31 to check the contents of the ticket, and there is no mistake in checking. As a result, the burden on the operators 30, 31 can be reduced. 7 to 9 show a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the ticket issuing machine 22.

In FIG. 7, reference numeral 56 denotes a conversion unit as conversion means, and the conversion unit 56 is provided between the print data editing unit 52 and the print data storage unit 53. Conversion unit 56
Converts the printing direction based on the console position information when the result edited by the print data editing unit 52 is stored in the print data storage unit 53. Thereby, the voting tickets 32 and 33 are issued to the operators 30 and 31 in the forward direction.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation. In FIG. 8, steps S11 to S13
Is the same as step S1 to step S3 in FIG. In step S14, the print data editing unit 52 edits the print data from the host computer 44. The edited result is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9A, the print data is edited in the order of the race name, the frame number, the combination of the horse numbers, and the total amount.

Next, in step S15, the result edited by the print data editing unit 52 is stored in the print data storage unit 53. When the print data is stored, the conversion unit 56 converts the printing direction based on the console position information. . By the conversion of the conversion unit 56, as shown in FIG. 9B, the total amount, the combination of the frame number, the horse number, and the race name are converted into the print data storage unit 53 in this order, and the line is also converted from right to left. The characters of the print data are also converted in the reverse direction. FIG. 9B shows print data stored in the print data storage unit 53.

Next, in step S16, the print data stored in the print data storage unit 53 is printed by the printing unit 52. FIG. 9 shows the face of the voting ticket 32 printed by the printing unit 52.
It is shown in (C). In this manner, the voting ticket 32 is issued to the operator 30 so as to be in the forward direction. In this embodiment, the same effects as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

Next, FIGS. 10 to 12 show a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the ticket issuing machine 22. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 57 denotes a conversion unit as conversion means, and the conversion unit 57 is provided between the print data storage unit 53 and the printing unit 35. The conversion unit 57 converts the printing direction based on the console position information when the print data is sent from the print data storage unit 53 to the printing unit 35, so that tickets are issued in the forward direction to the operators 30 and 31. I have to.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the third embodiment. Step S21 to Step S
Step 24 is the same as step S11 to step S14 in FIG. In step S25, the print data edited by the print editing unit 52 is stored in the print data storage unit 53.
And store it as is. FIG. 12A shows a result edited by the print data editing unit 52. As shown in FIG. 12A, the print data is edited in the order of the race name, the frame number, the combination of the horse numbers, and the total amount.

FIG. 12B shows a state in which the result edited by the print data editing unit 53 is stored in the print data storage unit 53. The print data in the print data storage unit 53 is stored in the order of the race name, the frame number, the combination of the horse number, and the total amount, similarly to the editing result of the print data editing unit 52. Next, in step S26, when the print data stored in the print data storage unit 53 is sent to the print unit 35, the print data is converted by the conversion unit 57. The conversion unit 57 converts the printing direction based on the console position information. That is, as shown in FIG. 12C, the print data is in the order of the total price, the combination of the frame number, the horse number, and the race name, the line is also converted from right to left, and the characters of the print data are also in the opposite direction. Is converted to

FIG. 12C shows the face of the voting ticket 32 converted by the conversion unit 57 in this manner. The betting ticket 32 is issued so as to be in the forward direction of the operator 30. In this embodiment, the same effect as in the above embodiment can be obtained.

[0037]

As described above, according to the present invention, when printing print data, when storing print data, or when sending print data to a printing unit, printing is performed based on the console position information. The direction is changed so that the ticket is issued to each operator in the forward direction, so that there is no trouble in confirming the contents of the ticket surface and no confirmation error occurs. As a result, the burden on the operator can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an overall configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a ticket issuing machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of conversion.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the issuing direction of a voting ticket.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a ticket issuing machine showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of conversion.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a ticket issuing machine showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of conversion.

FIG. 13 shows a conventional example.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the issuing direction of a voting ticket on the right side.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the issuing direction of a left voting ticket.

[Explanation of symbols]

 21, 23: console 22: ticket issuing machine 24: card reader 25: keyboard 26: rear display 27: counter 28, 29: customer display 30, 31, operator 32, 33: voting ticket 34: paper feed Unit 35: Printing unit (printing unit) 36: Switching unit 37: Magnetic recording unit 38: Exit switching unit 39, 40: Ticket issuing port 41: Console control unit 42: Main control unit 42A: Notification unit 43: Communication control unit 44 : Host computer 45: transport control unit 46: magnetic control unit 47: note ticket control unit 48: note ticket printing unit 49: external switch control unit 50: external switch 51: print control unit (print control means) 52: print data editing Unit (print data editing unit) 53: print data storage unit (print data storage unit) 54: print data check unit 55, 56, 57: conversion unit (conversion unit)

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (56) References JP-A-4-3285 (JP, A) JP-A-51-69948 (JP, A) JP-A-57-157779 (JP, A) 97335 (JP, A) JP-A-52-35553 (JP, A) JP-A-53-127600 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) G06F 19/00 G07B 1 / 00-9/02 G07C 13/00

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A plurality of consoles (21) on one ticketing machine,
In the ticket issuing machine to which (23) is connected, a plurality of consoles (21), (2) are provided to a printing control means (51) for controlling a printing means (35) for printing a ticket.
A notification unit (42A) for notifying console position information indicating each ticketing request from 3), and a print data editing unit (52) for editing print data based on the console position information when the print data is edited. A ticket issuing machine provided with a conversion means (55) for performing a conversion so that the printing direction of the ticket is in the forward direction for each operator operating the consoles (21) and (23). 2. A plurality of consoles (21) on one ticketing machine.
In the ticket issuing machine to which (23) is connected, a plurality of consoles (21), (2) are provided to a printing control means (51) for controlling a printing means (35) for printing a ticket.
Between the notifying means (42A) for notifying the console position information indicating each ticketing request from 3), the print data editing means (52) for editing print data, and the print data storage means (53) for storing print data. Conversion means for converting the ticket printing direction based on the console position information into the forward direction for each operator operating the consoles (21) and (23) when the print data is stored in the console. 56) A ticket issuing machine comprising: 3. A plurality of consoles (21) on one ticketing machine,
In the ticket issuing machine to which (23) is connected, a plurality of consoles (21), (2) are provided to a printing control means (51) for controlling a printing means (35) for printing a ticket.
A notification unit (42A) for notifying console position information indicating each ticketing request from 3), a print data storage unit (53) for storing print data, and a printing unit (35) for printing print data. When the print data is sent to the printing means (35) in the meantime, the printing direction of the ticket is based on the console position information so as to be in the forward direction for each operator operating the consoles (21) and (23). Conversion means (5
A ticket issuing machine characterized by the provision of 7).