KR20170042428A - Apparatus of processing cashout ticket - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a processing device of a cashout ticket, comprising: a sensor unit for detecting information on a cashout ticket to be inserted; and a control unit for processing detection data of the sensor unit to obtain ticket processing information including an image of the cashout ticket and generating the obtained ticket processing information as one dedicated file.

Description

[0001] APPARATUS OF PROCESSING CASHOUT TICKET [0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a cache-out ticket processing apparatus, and more particularly, to a cache-out ticket processing apparatus that processes information about a cache-out ticket used in a casino or the like, .

Conventionally, in a slot machine or similar gambling machine located in a casino or the like, a chip or a coin corresponding to an amount of money obtained by a user has been paid. .

Recently, however, cashout tickets (or cashout vouchers) have been used instead of these chips or coins. In other words, a ticket corresponding to the amount of money obtained by the user is printed on the slot machine, and the user exchanges the ticket in cash at the money exchange office.

These tickets generally include a money amount that can be exchanged through the ticket and a serial number or a bar code for identifying the ticket.

Meanwhile, the background art of the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2008-0007221 (2008.01.17).

An object of the present invention is to provide a cache-out ticket processing apparatus which can process information about a cache-out ticket used in a casino or the like, and can easily store, view and analyze management.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for processing a cache-out ticket, comprising: a sensor unit for detecting information on a cashout ticket; And a control unit for processing the detection data of the sensor unit to obtain ticket processing information including an image of the cache-out ticket, and generating the obtained ticket processing information as a dedicated file.

The cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to the present invention processes the inserted cache-out ticket, generates the ticket-processing information such as the image of the cache-out ticket, the barcode number, and the amount of money in a file of one dedicated format, To improve the efficiency of management.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
2 is an exemplary view for explaining a front side of a cache-out ticket;
3 is an exemplary view for explaining a back side of a cache-out ticket;
4 is another exemplary diagram for explaining a cache-out ticket;
FIG. 5 is an exemplary view for explaining a viewer capable of reading a created file in FIG. 1; FIG.
6A, 6B, 6C and 6D are diagrams for explaining the input / output unit in FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thicknesses of the lines and the sizes of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms described below are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, which may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user, the operator. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram showing a schematic configuration of a cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 4 are illustrations for explaining a cache-out ticket, 6A to 6D are diagrams for explaining the input / output unit in FIG. 1. Referring to FIG. 1, a cache-out ticket process according to the present embodiment The device will be described as follows.

1, the cacheout ticket processing apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a controller 100, a sensor unit 110, a storage unit connection unit 120, a communication unit 130, a loading unit 140, And an input / output unit 150. Also, the loading unit 140 may include a first loading unit 141 and a second loading unit 142, and may be further provided if necessary.

The sensor unit 110 may detect information of one or more cashout tickets to be input. For example, the sensor unit 110 may include an image sensor (not shown) capable of sensing image information of a cache-out ticket to detect image information of a cache-out ticket. As the image sensor, various types of image sensors can be applied as long as they can acquire one side (front / back side) and two-side images of a cache-out ticket such as a contact image sensor and a CCD image pickup device. Sensor or a single type image sensor. The sensor unit 110 may further include an ultraviolet sensor, a magnetic sensor, a thickness sensor, and the like.

The control unit 100 processes the detection data of the sensor unit 110 to determine whether the cacheout ticket is normal, forged or not, whether it is suitable, and recognizes the corresponding cacheout ticket. For example, the control unit 100 may determine whether the cacheout ticket is suitable by comparing the image information of the inserted cache-out ticket with previously stored reference information, or may determine whether the cache-out ticket is compatible with the signal detected from the ultraviolet sensor, And comparing the detection signal of the pre-stored normal cache-out ticket with the detection signal of the pre-stored normal cache-out ticket.

In addition, the control unit 100 may recognize the contents printed on the cache-out ticket by using the image information of the cache-out ticket and recognize the cache-out ticket. That is, an OCR function for recognizing letters, numbers, symbols, and the like printed on the cache-out ticket.

In addition, the control unit 100 may determine whether the cache-out ticket is suitable or not by using various methods of processing and analyzing the data detected through the sensor unit 110, It will be possible.

The control unit 100 processes the detection data of the sensor unit 110 to acquire an image of the cache-out ticket, and can identify the serial number, the barcode, the amount, and the like of the cache-out ticket. 2 to 4, a serial number 13, a bar code 16, amounts 18 and 19 for identifying the ticket, information on the issuer 10, 21, 22, the information 11, 12, 15 on the issuing device, the issuance date and time 14, the bar code number 17, the customer information field 20, the information on the manufacturer 21, 23, validity period 25, and the like may be printed. In the case of the amounts 18 and 19, the numbers 18 and 19 may be printed, and the information 10, 21 and 22 about the issuer may be printed with the name 10 of the issuer The information 11, 12, and 15 for the issuing device may include the installation location information 11 of the device, the ID 12 of the device, , And firmware information 15 of the device.

The controller 100 may acquire the ticket-processing information for the cache-out ticket, such as obtaining the image of the cache-out ticket, recognizing the barcode in the image, and obtaining the barcode number.

The control unit 100 also displays the image of the obtained cacheout ticket (for example, front and back images), the barcode information, the ticket size, the amount information, the issuer information, the issuance device information, (Hereinafter, referred to as " ticket processing information ") can be generated as a file of a predefined dedicated format .

In other words, it is obligatory to store information that can confirm whether a cache-out ticket used in a casino or the like is actually used by the relevant regulations or the like. However, it is difficult to store a large number of tickets for a predetermined period of time, and it may take a lot of time and manpower to retrieve or analyze a specific ticket at a later time.

Therefore, it is required that the related information is stored in a database and archived easily so that it can be inquired and analyzed at any time.

In addition, since it is necessary to be able to confirm whether or not the cache-out ticket has actually been exchanged through such information, such information can not be generated based on the data generated when the cache-out ticket is printed, and the cache-out ticket processing A separate device such as a device may be required.

That is, the controller 100 can store images of one or more cache-out tickets to be input, and can check, inquire, and analyze whether the corresponding cache-out tickets are used. The barcode information, the size , The amount information, the issuer information, the issuing device information, the issuance date and time, the detection data information of the sensor unit 110, the information for decoding, the information about the manufacturer, the valid period, So that the retrieval, inquiry, or analysis of the ticket processing information to be searched can be easily performed.

In other words, in this embodiment, it is possible to easily manage the ticket processing information of one or more inserted cache-out tickets so that it can be proved that the cache-out ticket to be searched is actually used, Rather than storing them separately for each cache-out ticket or for each inserted cache-out ticket bundle (or according to other file creation settings), the increase in the number of unnecessary storage times is reduced The storage capacity can be efficiently managed and the generated file can be transmitted or stored in real time, and the transmission time and the load can be reduced when transmitting to the external device upon request.

For example, the control unit 100 may generate the file in a Detector Sensing File (DSF) format, which is a predetermined dedicated file format. That is, the control unit 100 can generate the ticket-processing information of the cache-out ticket as a dedicated file using the DSF format. Of course, if the ticket processing information can be processed, it may be transformed into a dedicated file format other than the DSF format according to the execution environment.

Specifically, the DSF has a storage capacity that is much smaller than several well-known data file formats from a few minutes to a few thousandths of a second. The DSF stores various log information, SW version information, (110), which can easily manage the ticket processing information. That is, in the case of the DSF format, it means a format that can include ticket processing information of a cache-out ticket including image information of a cache-out ticket and a tag corresponding to such processing information. In addition to the image of the cache- The information includes, for each information related to the ultraviolet sensor signal, the magnetic sensor signal, and the thickness sensor signal data of the cache-out ticket, the type of each data, the compression method of each data, the size of each data, The information about the calibration of each sensor, the serial number of the cacheout ticket, the barcode number of the cacheout ticket, the type of image of the cacheout ticket, the compression method of the image, the size of the ticket, Model name, serial number, etc.), program name or version, recognition information, processing result or log, and the like. It should be understood, however, that the above-described examples are merely examples for explanation of the present invention, and that various modifications and improvements may be made.

That is, for example, in the present embodiment, the control unit 100 may include a method of including a bar-code number of a cache-out ticket corresponding to a bar-code tag of a ticket, an image of a cache-out ticket, , The ticket processing information of the cache-out ticket can be generated as one file in the DSF format.

In other words, the control unit 100 can generate a corresponding file in the DSF format, thereby making it possible to search a file for a specific cache-out ticket through search of a tag, thereby improving the efficiency of the search and analysis and facilitating post-management It can be done.

Meanwhile, in the present embodiment, the information for decoding is generated using the identification information of the data storage device or the processing device (e.g., external storage device, external server computing terminal device) and the detection data information of the sensor unit 110 And may include one or more of the password information.

That is, the file generated by the cache-out ticket processing device may be stored or used only in an authorized storage device, a server, a PC, etc. In order to improve security, information for decoding may be included in the ticket processing information . In other words, the control unit 100 can generate the ticket processing information file so that the generated file is decoded only when the information for decoding matches.

At this time, the identification information may include unique information of a storage device or a processing device such as a serial number, a serial number, a MAC address, and the like.

Further, in the case of the password, the ticket processing information file can be configured to be decoded only when the user inputs the correct password.

When generating such a file, the control unit 100 may generate a corresponding file by using the name of the file as the identified barcode number. That is, the control unit 100 generates the corresponding file with the barcode number as the file name, so that the search can be easily performed in the general-purpose OS.

Meanwhile, the storage device connection unit 120 allows the external storage device to be connected. For example, a USB port may be used as the storage connection unit 120, and a USB memory may be used as the external storage device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various types of storage devices may be employed.

The control unit 100 may store the file generated through the above-described process in a storage device connected to the storage device connection unit 120. [ That is, the user can store the ticket processing information file for the cache-out ticket processed in the cache-out ticket processing device according to the present embodiment through the USB memory, etc., And searching for the stored file.

At this time, the control unit 100 may store a viewer, which can read the file together with the file, in the storage device. That is, the file generated in this embodiment may be a unique file format (e.g., DSF format), so that the controller 100 stores a viewer program capable of reading the dedicated file format, It may be stored in an external storage device together with the processing information file.

In addition, the controller 100 may store the viewer in a form that can be automatically executed. That is, in this case, if the user connects the storage device to a PC or the like, the viewer can be automatically executed to allow information on the cache-out ticket to be confirmed. In addition, the viewer may be installed in a PC in the form of an application program.

5, the user can confirm the ticket processing information such as the image of the cache-out ticket and the barcode number through the viewer, and display the ticket processing information according to the input condition (the specific period, amount range, number, Can be analyzed.

Specifically, the viewer can display the name and version information 30 of the viewer, the file storage path 31, the information 32 on each operation date and time, and the respective file information 33, The front image area 37 and the back image area 38 of the out-ticket are present to display an image of the cache-out ticket for the selected file. The viewer may also include menus (34, 35, 36) to change the storage path or change the file type.

The communication unit 130 may transmit the generated file to the external device. For example, the communication unit 130 may transmit the generated file and data to the external server 300, the computing terminal device 200 (e.g., a PC or the like) or an external storage device by a wired or wireless communication method.

That is, the control unit 100 can transmit the ticket processing information file for the cache-out ticket generated through the communication unit 130 to the server 300. [ In other words, the cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to the present embodiment may transmit a file generated by the external server 300 through not only direct connection of the storage device but also communication. In this case, the server 300 collects the transmitted data, You can also build a database.

The control unit 100 may transmit the ticket processing information file for the cache-out ticket generated through the communication unit 130 to the computing terminal device 200 (for example, a PC). In this case, The ticket processing information can be inquired or analyzed through the viewer installed in the server.

On the other hand, when the cashout ticket is mixed with other bills, the control unit 100 can generate only the ticket processing information file for the cache-out ticket by distinguishing the cashout ticket from the other banknotes, You may. That is, as described above, since the cashout ticket can be recognized by the control unit 100, even if bills other than a cache-out ticket are mixed, they can be processed separately. Here, other bills include not only cash but also paper sheets other than cashout tickets such as paper sheets, banknotes, checks, notes, securities, certificates, mediums, paper, vouchers, coupons, tickets, trademark attachments and identification cards to be.

The counted cashout ticket may be transferred according to the control of the control unit 100 and loaded on the loading unit 140. The control unit 100 may distinguish the cashout ticket from other bills, And the other banknotes can be loaded on the second loading section 142 to separate the cashout ticket and other banknotes.

Meanwhile, the cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to the present embodiment may further include an input / output unit 150 for displaying the ticket-processing information of the counted cache-out ticket and receiving a user's input command. The ticket processing information including the position of the loading unit loaded through the input / output unit 150, the amount or image of the cache-out ticket, the barcode information, and the like, or can receive a user's command.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the input / output unit 150 is provided with the current mode information 40, the connection status 41, the activated function 42 (for example, The number of media 43, the count result 44 of the first stacking unit 141, the count result 45 of the second stacking unit 142, and the count result 45 of the first stacking unit 141 and the second stacking unit 142 The information 47 on the generated file, the two-sided image 48 of the cache-out ticket, and the like, and displays the mode icon 49 and the like So that the user can select the mode.

Also, the input / output unit 150 can display items 50 and 51 for selecting and confirming the type of the medium to be loaded in each loading unit, and includes an item 52 for displaying the counted quantity currently being settled, An item 53 for displaying the counted amount of the settled amount, an item 54 for displaying the accumulated settled amount, and the like. In addition, the interface may be configured to be displayed on the input / output unit or stored in the external storage device in various ways according to a selection criterion desired by the user.

In addition, the input / output unit 150 includes an icon 55 for storing all files of all dates in an external storage device, an icon 56 for deleting all files of the selected date, and all files of all dates Icon 57 or the like, so that the user can input a command.

As described above, the cache-out ticket processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention processes the inserted cache-out ticket, generates the ticket-processing information such as the image of the cache-out ticket, the barcode number, It is possible to improve the efficiency of traceability and management of cache-out tickets.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. I will understand. For example, although a cacheout ticket processing device has been described above as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to a predefined special media in the form of a paper similar to a cacheout ticket (e.g., A point management card in the form of a flow, a batch card used in a casino or a cash processing company, etc.). Accordingly, the technical scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

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Claims (11)

A sensor unit for detecting information of an inserted cashout ticket; And
And a control unit for processing the detection data of the sensor unit to obtain ticket processing information including an image of the cache-out ticket, and generating the obtained ticket processing information as one dedicated file.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the ticket processing information further includes barcode information of a cache-out ticket.
3. The apparatus of claim 2,
And generates the generated file with a file name according to the barcode information.
3. The method of claim 2,
The ticket processing information includes at least one of the size of the cache-out ticket, the serial number information of the cache-out ticket, the amount information, the issuer information, the issuer information, the issuance date and time, the detection data information of the sensor unit, Further comprising the steps of:
5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the information for decoding includes at least one of identification information of the data storage device and the processing device, and password information generated using the detection data information.
The method according to claim 1,
And a communication unit for transmitting the generated file to an external device.
The method according to claim 6,
Wherein the communication unit transmits data to an external server, a computing terminal device or an external storage device by a wired or wireless communication method.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a storage connection for connecting an external storage device,
Wherein the control unit stores the generated file in a storage unit connected to the storage unit connection unit.
9. The apparatus according to claim 8,
And a viewer for reading the file together with the file is stored in the storage device.
The apparatus of claim 1,
Wherein when the cashout ticket and the other banknotes are mixed, the cashout ticket is distinguished from the other banknotes so that only the file for the cacheout ticket is generated.
11. The method of claim 10,
Further comprising a first loading section and a second loading section for loading a cashout ticket or other bill,
Wherein the controller divides the cashout ticket and other bills so that the cashout ticket is loaded on the first loading unit and the other bills are loaded on the second loading unit.

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