JPH069050B2 - Home voting terminal - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Outline] Regarding a home voting terminal, for the purpose of notifying in real time the decrease of the deposit balance at the time of voting and the increase of the deposit balance at the time of hitting, to give a voter a sense of realism, In a home voting terminal that is composed of a character multiplex broadcasting processing unit and a voting processing unit and votes for individual races in various competitions, the voting processing unit is provided with a balance calculation unit, and the voting processing unit When entering voting data, the voting data is displayed. When the voting data has been transmitted to the center on the sponsor side, a message indicating the completion of transmission is displayed. The balance calculation unit asks the voters to inquire about the deposit balance. If there is, the deposit balance received from the center on the sponsor side is displayed, and if there is a referral for the hit result from the voter, the hit data and deposit balance received from the center on the sponsor side, and the deposit balance. Judging whether it is hit or not based on the vote data, if it is hit, create a message to that effect, and if hit, check the refund amount and the balance of the balance with the deposit balance. Calculate and create a message indicating that you are on the spot and display it.

[Industrial application field]

 The present invention relates to an absentee voting method for a home voting terminal.

Voting tickets for various races such as horse racing, bicycle races, and boat racing are generally purchased at a sales window installed inside or outside the stadium.

However, in recent years, as part of the fan service, a system has been developed that allows voting for various competitions such as horse racing, bicycle racing, and boat racing at home without going to the sales counter inside or outside the stadium, and put into practical use. Has been converted.

Such a system is called a home-voting system, but the system that fans can truly be satisfied with has not yet been developed.

[Conventional technology]

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional telephone voting system.

In FIG. 9, 91 is a sponsor side center, 92 is a telephone network, 93a, 93b, 93c, ... Are telephones, 94, 9
4b, 94c, ... Are members.

There are several types of telephone voting systems. Less than,
A typical method will be described.

(1) Telephone mouth transmission system The member 94 calls the organizer side center 91 using the telephone 93, and the race number, type, group number, Communicate voting information such as bets. Upon receipt of the voting information from the member, the staff member of the sponsor center 91 inputs the information into the computer. The data input to the computer is processed in the totalizer system in the same manner as general voting tickets that are sold inside or outside the stadium. Payment for the purchase of voting tickets and refunds is made through the member's bank account.

(2) Computer communication method The member 94 uses the telephone 93 to call the computer in the center 91 on the organizer side, and to this computer, a voice is used in the case of a dial type telephone and a push button is used in the case of a touch-tone telephone. By pressing the button, voting information such as race number, type, group number, and bet is transmitted. The data received by the computer is processed in the totalizer system in the same manner as a general voting ticket that is sold inside or outside the stadium. Payment for the purchase of voting tickets and refunds is made through the member's bank account.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

In the conventional telephone voting system, members collect information on horse races, bicycle races, boat races, etc. using newspapers, television, radio, etc.
Based on that, he made his own prediction and voted by transmitting the results to the organizer's center using a telephone.

Therefore, since the communication between the member and the center on the organizer side is two-way communication by wire, unless the number of members is limited, the data processing in the center on the organizer side is complicated, and as a result, the member is annoyed. there were. In addition, the telephone line network is congested, and communication between the member and the center of the sponsor side is not successful.

Moreover, in the conventional telephone voting system, the information that members receive from the organizer is only the weather of the stadium, the cancellation of the race, and so on. Therefore, there is a problem that the information available for the members to vote is small and the serviceability to the members is poor.

Further, the conventional telephone voting system is one-way from the voter to the center on the sponsor side. Therefore, the organizer side center does not notify the voter whether the voting ticket purchased was hit or not, and as a post-processing, purchases to the voter's bank account. They only deducted the amount and transferred the refund amount. Therefore, there was a problem that voters felt dull.

The present invention, in a home voting system that solves the above-mentioned problems, provides a real-time vote to a voter by notifying in real time a decrease in the deposit balance at the time of voting and an increase in the deposit balance at the time of hitting. It is intended to provide a terminal for use.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, a home voting terminal of the present invention receives a character multiplex broadcast, processes character data regarding a race, and displays the result on a screen of a television. For home voting, which consists of a voting processing unit that processes information about votes input from the device and votes for the race to the center on the sponsor side through the telephone network, and votes for individual races in various competitions. In the terminal, a voting calculation unit is provided in the voting processing unit, and when the voter inputs the voting data such as race number, type, group number, bet, etc. from the input device, the voting processing unit writes the voting data in characters. When the voting data is displayed on the TV screen through the multiplex broadcast processing unit and the transmission of the voting data to the center on the sponsor side is completed, a message indicating the completion of transmission is sent through the text multiplex broadcast processing unit. When the voter inquires about the deposit balance, the balance calculation unit displays the deposit balance received from the center on the sponsor side through the telephone network by the voting processing unit on the television screen through the character multiplex broadcasting processing unit. When the voter inquires about the hit result, the vote processing unit receives the hit number data including the race number, the type, the group number and the multiplier received from the center on the sponsor side through the telephone network, and the deposit balance, In addition, it is judged whether it is hit or not based on the voting data entered by the voter, including race number, type, number, bet, and if so, a message to that effect is sent. In case of hitting, the payout amount and the balance of balance with the deposit balance are calculated, a message of hitting is created, and the message is displayed on the TV screen through the character multiplex broadcast processing unit. .

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of the principle of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, 11 is a home voting terminal, 12 is a character multiplex broadcasting processing unit, 13 is a voting processing unit, 14 is a television, 15
Is an input device, 16 is a telephone line network, 17 is a sponsor side center, and 18 is a balance calculation unit.

The home voting terminal 11 is composed of a text multiplex broadcasting processing unit 12 and a voting processing unit 13.

The character multiplex broadcasting processing unit 12 receives the character multiplex broadcasting, processes it, and displays the result on the screen of the television 14.

The voting processing unit 13 votes the race by transmitting the voting data input from the input device 15 to the center 17 on the sponsor side via the telephone network 16.

On the television 14, a normal television screen, voice, and characters output from the character multiplex broadcast processing unit 12 are displayed.

The input device 15 is composed of a keyboard, a remote keypad, etc., and is for inputting voting data to the voting processing unit 13.

The telephone line network 16 is for connecting the home voting terminal 11 and the sponsor side center 17.

The sponsor center 17 is for processing home voting data and constitutes a part of the totalizer system.

The income and expenditure calculation unit 18 calculates the balance of deposits, the amount of refund when hit, and the balance of deductions.

[Action]

The home voting terminal 11 includes a teletext broadcasting processing unit 12 and a voting processing unit 13.

The character multiplex broadcasting processing unit 12 receives the character multiplex broadcasting and displays the character information of a race such as a horse race, a bicycle race, a boat race, etc., either superimposed on the screen of the TV 14 on which a normal TV screen is displayed or independently. To do. The competition information includes race numbers, frame numbers, runner numbers, runner names, and grades. Also,
It also includes information on whether the race is currently on sale.

On the other hand, the voter uses the input device 15 to identify the race number of the race he / she wants to purchase, the type of win, the type of win, the type of win, etc., the type of 1-2, 2-3, 1-3, etc. The number and the bet are sequentially input to the voting processing unit 13.

When the voter inputs vote data such as race number, type, number, bet, etc. from the input device 15, the vote processing unit 13 displays the vote data on the screen of the television 14 through the character multiplex broadcast processing unit 12. Then, when the transmission of the voting data to the center 17 on the sponsor side is completed, a message indicating the completion of transmission is displayed on the screen of the television 14 through the text multiplex broadcast processing unit 12.

When the voter inquires about the deposit balance, the balance calculation unit 18 displays the deposit balance received from the sponsor side center 17 through the telephone line network 16 by the voting processing unit 13 through the character multiplex broadcast processing unit 12 on the screen of the television 14. When there is an inquiry of the hit result from the voter, the voting processing unit 13
Race data received from the organizer's center 17 through the telephone network 16, hit data consisting of type, type number, multiplier, and deposit balance, and race number entered by the voter,
Based on the voting data consisting of expression, group number and bet, it is judged whether it is hit or not, and if it is hit, a message to that effect is created, and if hit, , The refund amount and the balance deducted from the deposit balance are calculated and a message indicating that the hit is made is displayed and displayed on the screen of the television 14 through the character multiplex broadcast processing unit 12.

〔Example〕

 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a home voting terminal.

In FIG. 2, 201 is a home voting terminal, 202 is a character multiplex broadcasting processing unit, 203 is a voting processing unit, and 204 is an MP.
U, 205 is a tuner section, 206 is a signal extraction section, 207
Is a program ROM, 208 is an information data RAM, 20
9 is a character generator, 210 is a character multiplex display section, 211 is a display data RAM, 212 is a bus connection section,
213 is an MPU, 214 is a channel selection control unit, 215 is an input unit, 216 is a program ROM, and 217 is voting data R.
AM and 218 are line control units, and 219 is an input device.

The home voting terminal 201 includes a text multiplex broadcast processing unit 202 and a voting processing unit 203.

The character multiplex broadcast processing unit 202 includes an MPU 204, a tuner unit 205, a signal extraction unit 206, and a program ROM 20.
7, information data RAM 208, character generator 209, character multiplex display unit 210, and display data RAM
It is composed of 211.

The voting processing unit 203 includes the bus connection unit 212 and the MPU 21.
3, tuning control unit 214, input unit 215, program RO
M216, voting data RAM 217 and line control unit 21
It is composed of 8.

The MPU 204 controls the signal extraction unit 206, the information data RAM 208, the character multiplex display unit 210, and the display data RAM 211 based on the program stored in the program ROM 207.

The tuner unit 205 selects and receives a broadcasting station that broadcasts a character multiplex broadcasting program such as a horse race, a bicycle race, and a boat race.

The signal extraction unit 206 extracts race information composed of character signals from the character multiplex broadcast signal received by the tuner unit 205.

The program used by the MPU 204 is stored in the program ROM 207.

The race information data extracted by the signal extraction unit 206 is stored in the information data RAM 208.

The character generator 209 outputs the character information of the bit image from the character data.

The character multiplex display unit 210 creates character information of a bit image by the character generator 209 based on the race information data stored in the information data RAM 208, and outputs it to the television.

In the display data 211, the voting data input by the voting processing unit 203 is stored through the bus connection unit 212.

The bus connection unit 212 connects the character multiplex broadcast processing unit 202 and the voting processing unit 203.

The MPU 213 controls the bus connection unit 212, the channel selection control unit 214, the input unit 215, the voting data RAM 217, and the line control unit 218 based on the program stored in the program ROM 216.

The tuning control unit 214 automatically selects a broadcasting station preset by the voter in the absence voting mode.

The input unit 215 receives input of voting data from the input device 219.

The program used by the MPU 213 is stored in the program ROM 216.

In the voting data RAM 217, the voter inputs the input device 219.
The voting data input from is stored.

The line control unit 218 automatically dials to call the center on the sponsor side and transmits voting data through the telephone line network.

The input device 219 is composed of a keyboard or the like, and the voter uses this to input voting data.

Hereinafter, the operation of FIG.

The home voting terminal 201 includes a teletext broadcasting processing unit 202 and a voting processing unit 203.

The character multiplex broadcasting processing unit 202 receives the character multiplex broadcasting by the tuner unit 205, and superimposes it on the screen of the television on which the normal TV screen is displayed by the character multiplex display unit 210, or independently, for horse racing, bicycle racing, and so on. Display textual information for competitions such as boat racing. The race information includes race numbers, frame numbers, horse numbers, horse names, and grades. It also includes information on whether the race is currently on sale. These pieces of information are stored in the information data RAM 208.

On the other hand, the voter uses the input device 219 to identify the race number of the race he / she wants to purchase, the type of win, the type of win, the type of win, etc., the set of 1-2, 2-3, 1-3, etc. The number and the bet are sequentially input to the input unit 215. The voting data input to the input unit 215 is stored in the voting data RAM 217.

After inputting the voting data, the voter presses the voting button.

Then, the MPU 213 activates the line control unit 218 and automatically dials, and connects the home voting terminal 201 and the sponsor side center through the telephone line network. Then, by transmitting the voting data regarding the race stored in the voting data RAM 217 to the organizer side center,
Vote.

The balance calculation unit, which is a feature of the home voting terminal of the present invention, is configured by the MPU 213, the program ROM 216, and the voting data RAM 217. Various calculation processes are performed by the MPU 213 based on the programs stored in the program ROM 216. Data of the deposit balance and the race result received from the organizer side center via the processing result of the MPU 213 and the line control unit 218 are stored in the voting data RAM 217.

FIG. 3 is an operation flow chart at the time of voting.

The voting procedure will be described with reference to FIG.

Enter the race number from the input device.

From the input device, enter the formula such as win-win, win-win, and win-win.

Enter the number of the voting ticket to be purchased, such as 1-2, 2-3, 1-3.

Enter the bet for each group number.

Determine if the input is complete. If NO, the process is restarted, and if YES, the next process is executed.

Press the vote button.

The line control unit is activated and automatic dialing is performed, and the home voting terminal and the sponsor side center are connected via the telephone line network.

Send voting data to the center on the sponsor side.

FIG. 4 is an operation flow chart of the present invention.

The operation of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

Turn on the home voting terminal.

Enter the password from the input device.

The line control unit in the voting processing unit is activated and automatically dials to connect the home voting terminal and the sponsor side center via the telephone line network.

The home voting terminal and the sponsor center communicate with each other to initialize the home voting terminal and the sponsor center.

Information on the deposit balance is sent from the organizer side center through the telephone network. This information is stored in the balance calculation unit provided in the voting processing unit.

The TV screen connected to the home voting terminal displays a menu. The menu includes voting, ending, inquiry of balance, and display. The voter selects the desired menu by pressing the function key of the input device.

(I) When voting is selected Enter the voting data such as race number, formula, group number and bet. Fig. 5 shows an example of the screen display when entering voting data.

Enter your PIN.

The line control unit starts up and automatically dials to connect the home voting terminal and the sponsor side center via the telephone line network.

The voting processing unit of the home voting terminal sends voting data to the center on the sponsor side via the line control unit. The sponsor center returns a number indicating that the voting data has been received to the home voting terminal.

The balance calculation unit provided in the voting processing unit calculates the difference between the deposit balance and the purchase amount.

If the difference between the deposit balance and the purchase amount is positive, the balance calculation unit creates a message to that effect and displays it on the screen of the television through the character multiplex broadcast processing unit. FIG. 6 shows a screen display example when the transmission is completed.

(Ii) When selecting the balance inquiry Enter the security code.

The line control unit starts up and automatically dials to connect the home voting terminal and the sponsor side center via the telephone line network.

The balance calculation unit inquires of the sponsor side center about the deposit balance.

The balance calculation unit displays the deposit balance obtained from the sponsor side center on the TV screen through the character multiplex broadcasting processing unit. FIG. 7 shows an example of a screen display when inquiring about the balance.

If the mode for waiting for the hit result is set when the balance is inquired, the income and expenditure calculation unit inquires of the sponsor side center about the hit data. Then, determine whether the vote is right or wrong.
If the vote is correct, the balance calculation unit calculates the refund amount and displays it on the television screen through the character multiplex broadcast processing unit. FIG. 8 shows an example of a screen display when a hit result inquiry is made.

(Iii) When display is selected The character information regarding the race received by the character multiplex broadcast processing unit is displayed on the TV screen.

〔The invention's effect〕

According to the home voting terminal according to the present invention, the character multiplex broadcasting processing unit that receives the character multiplex broadcasting, processes the character data related to the race, and displays the result on the screen of the television, and the vote input from the input device. It is composed of a voting processing unit that processes information related to the race and votes the race to the center on the sponsor side through the telephone network. At the home voting terminal that votes each race in various competitions, Since the decrease of the deposit balance and the increase of the deposit balance at the time of hitting are notified in real time, it is possible to give the voter the same sensation as if he / she purchased the voting ticket by himself / herself at the stadium sales window.

[Brief description of drawings]

 FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the principle of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a home voting terminal, FIG. 3 is an operation flow chart at the time of voting, FIG. 4 is an operation flow chart of the present invention, and FIG. Figure shows an example of screen display when voting data is input, Figure 6 shows an example of screen display when transmission is completed, Figure 7 shows an example of screen display when inquiring balance, and Figure 8 shows hit FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display at the time of result inquiry, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a telephone voting system for reception. In FIG. 1, 11: Home voting terminal 12: Text multiplex broadcast processing unit 13: Voting processing unit 14: Television 15: Input device 16: Telephone network 17: Organizer side center 18: Balance calculation unit

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A character multiplex broadcasting processing unit (12) for receiving character multiplex broadcasting, processing character data relating to a race, and displaying the result on a screen of a television (14), and an input device (15). The information on the vote is processed and the organizer side center (1
The voting processing unit (13), which votes the race to 7), and the home voting terminal (11), which votes the individual races in various competitions, is paid to the voting processing unit (13). When the voter inputs the voting data such as race number, type, set number, and bet from the input device (15), the voting processing unit (13) is provided with a calculation unit (18). When the voting data is displayed on the screen of the television (14) through the multiplex broadcast processing unit (12) and the transmission of the voting data to the host side center (17) is completed, a transmission completion message is sent through the text multiplex broadcast processing unit (12). Displayed on the screen of the TV (14), the balance calculation unit (18) causes the voting processing unit (13) to display the balance (17) via the telephone network (16) when the voter inquires about the deposit balance. ) The deposit balance received from the above is displayed on the screen of the television (14) through the character multiplex broadcasting processing unit (12), and when the voter inquires about the hit result, the voting processing unit (13) causes the telephone line network (16). ) Through race number, type number, number of hits and deposit balance received from the organizer's center (17) through), and race number, type, type number, bet entered by the voter Judging whether it is hit or not based on the voting data, if it is hit, create a message to that effect, and if hit, check the refund amount and the balance of the balance with the deposit balance. Performs calculation to create a message indicating that the message is on the mark, and the character multiplex broadcast processing unit (12)
A home voting terminal characterized in that it is displayed on the screen of a television (14) through.