WO2008123794A1

WO2008123794A1 - Method gaming in telecommunications networks and a telecommunications gaming system for carrying out said method

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Publication number: WO2008123794A1
Application number: PCT/RU2007/000627
Authority: WO
Inventors: Anatoliy Valentinovich Baranovskiy; Julia Nikolaevna Gorbunova; Juriy Petrovich Kozlov; Fedor Vasilievich Matasov; Ljudmila Nikolaevna Medvedeva; Leonid Lvovich Pronin
Original assignee: Anatoliy Valentinovich Baranovskiy; Julia Nikolaevna Gorbunova; Juriy Petrovich Kozlov; Fedor Vasilievich Matasov; Ljudmila Nikolaevna Medvedeva; Leonid Lvovich Pronin
Priority date: 2007-04-05
Filing date: 2007-11-16
Publication date: 2008-10-16
Also published as: RU2007112669A

Abstract

The invention relates to remotely accessible games in telecommunications gaming systems. The inventive method for gaming in telecommunications gaming systems consists in providing a client with information about a game task, in paying by the client participation in the game, in selecting and sending by the client at least one game variant, in determining at least one winning variant and in paying prizes. The winning game variant is determined by means of a predetermined serial number of successively receiving correct game variants, the selection of a game variant by a client and the payment are carried out by sending SMS-messages, the game center transmits information about the game results to a client and payment stations and stores information about the made games. A gaming system for carrying out said method is also disclosed.

Description

A method of conducting games in telecommunication networks and a telecommunication gaming system for its implementation

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to games with remote access in telecommunication gaming systems.

State of the art

A known method of conducting an electronic game, which consists in the fact. that pre-equip the gaming device with a means of writing-reading data in the memory of the smart card, select one of the games on the electronic gaming device, carry it out and store data about its result by writing to the memory of the smart card using the said means of writing-reading data in the memory of the smart card characterized in that at the authorized credit institution at least the value of the initial credit for the selected game is recorded in the memory of the smart card by reading at least the value of the initial credit for the selected game is saved from the memory of the smart card, after which the selected game is carried out, data on the result of which is recorded at least at the end of this game in the memory of the smart card using the above-mentioned means of recording and reading data in the intellectual memory cards and present this smart card to an authorized payment institution to receive remuneration due to the results of this game (see Description of the invention to the patent of the Russian Federation N ° 2105586. MGIK ⁶ A 63F9 / 22, A 63F9 / 24, G 06Fl 5/00, publ. 02/27/1998). The known method has not received distribution due to its functional limitation, consisting in the need to purchase and present then in case of winning a special smart card.

A known method of controlling an interactive system for a game and audiovisual transmission, including reading a subscription card. containing spectator access rights; receiving transmitted audiovisual data about an event, as well as receiving from the central gaming computer means game data related to the event; interaction with a user's bank card for reading data from it and transferring data generated by a bank card of the user, through a communication server to a bank server containing the user’s bank account, for lending in response to said game account data that is opened on said central gaming computer means after transferring funds from the user's bank account, so that subsequent gaming transactions will be carried out with the central gaming computing means (see the description of the invention to the patent of the Russian Federation Ns 2236701, IPC ⁷ G 06F17 / 00, G 06F161: 00, publ. 09/20/2004.).

A number of systems are known that allow the user (client) the opportunity to deposit a certain amount of money on the results of sports or take part in a game such as a casino broadcast via a television network. In these systems, the user must open an initial account with the organization controlling the game by making a money transfer for the organization using telephone or mail before being able to make any bets.

An interactive gaming system is known that includes a central gaming computer for processing game data and a receiver / decoder configured to receive transmitted audio-visual data about an event, as well as receiving game data from said central gaming computer related to the event, transmitting means for transmitting said audio-visual data to a receiver / decoder, said receiver / decoder comprising a first reader card for a subscription card containing the viewers access rights, and a second card reader for interaction with a bank card to read user data from it; a modem for transmitting data generated by a user's bank card through a communication server to a bank server containing a user’s bank account for lending in response to said game account data that is opened on said central gaming computer means after transferring funds from the user’s bank account, that subsequent gaming transactions will be performed by the receiver / decoder and the central gaming computing facility.

In addition, the communication server is configured to exchange data with said central gaming calculating means which is adapted to receive and transmit billing information from the bank server and to it via a network communication channel (see description of invention to Ny RF patent 2236701, IPC ⁷ G 06Fl 7/60, G 06F 161:. 0O ₃ 20.09 publ. .2004)

The well-known gaming system was created and is intended mainly for accepting and drawing bets on the results of sports using telecommunication (satellite) systems and has limited functionality, due, firstly, to a limited number of people. having access to satellite television, and secondly, a limited number of persons with bank accounts.

With the development of mobile telephone systems, the global Internet, television (on-air and cable), the number of users can increase many times.

Disclosure of invention

The objective and technical result of the claimed invention is to expand the functionality of the gaming system by simplifying access, gaining and increasing the number of users. The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that in the method of playing games in telecommunication networks, including providing the client with the opportunity to obtain information about the game task, depositing money by the client for participating in the game, selecting and sending the client at least one game option, determining at least at least one winning game option and the payment of winnings, the determination of the winning game option is performed using a predetermined number of successively obtained correct game options, the client selects the game option and deposits money by sending SMS messages, while in the game center they send information about the results of the game to the client and the payout points, storing information about the games played.

In addition, the game task is formed using a random number generator.

In addition, the client is sent information about the game task and the results of the game using the on-air and / or cable broadcasting.

The specified technical result in the system is achieved by the fact that in a telecommunications gaming system, including gaming prices tr. the system for receiving game payments connected to it and the system for paying out 105 wins, a video server connected with the possibility of exchanging data with the game center was introduced, and the game center includes a database connected to it via the control module with the administrative interface, the SMS message processing module and the communication module with a video server, a module for generating and distributing winnings, a random number generator. 10, a payout interface, a game scheduling interface, and a reporting and statistics interface, while the SMS message processing module is connected to the archived SMS message viewing interface via the SMS message archive module.

In addition, the telecommunications gaming system may be provided with at least one payout point connected with the possibility of exchanging data with the gaming center and a broadcast automation system connected to the video server.

In addition, the video server of the telecommunication gaming system may include a communication module with a gaming center connected to the possibility of exchanging data with the video server control module connected to the base of videos and the broadcast interface

Industrial applicability

The claimed telecommunications gaming system is illustrated in the drawing and includes a gaming center 1, a video server 2, a system for receiving gaming 25 payments 3, a payout system 4 and an airtime automation system 5

Game center 1 includes a database 1 ', a control module 1 ² with an administrative interface, an SMS processing module 1 ^J. communication module with a video server I ⁴ , a module for generating and distributing winnings in the game and determining a winning client G. random 30 number generator I ⁶ , interface for paying out wins I ⁷ , interface for scheduling games I ⁸ , reporting and statistics interface I ⁹ , SMS I archive module ¹⁰ and 1 '' interface for viewing archived SMS.

Video server 2 includes a control module 2 ¹ , communication module 2 ² with game center 1, base of videos 2 ³ and interface 2 ⁴ of broadcasting

135 Lottery equipment 2 includes a communication module with a circulation center, a random number generator 2, a manual number request interface 2 ^J

The system for accepting game payments 3 may include the SMS processor of the mobile operator 3 'and the SMS center 2 ² with a dedicated telephone number and the ability to send messages from mobile phones to the processing module

140 SMS Game Center 1 via the Internet.

The payout system of winnings is made with the possibility of exchanging data with the interface 1 ⁷ payment of winnings over the Internet

Video server 2 through interface 2 ^J connects to the system of automation of ether 5.

145 Telecommunication gaming system operates as follows

Clients can take part in the game by sending SMS messages with answers to the question (s) of the competition broadcast on television (on-air or cable) posted on the Internet or otherwise communicated to the client. These customer messages will be received on

150 predetermined short number having a fixed cost zd one SMS

After receiving the message from the client by the game center (SMS center), the ι v client will certainly send a confirmation message

- about the accepted answer;

155 - about the wrong message format,

- with a notification of winning

Clients can take winnings at points of the payout system, winnings can be transferred to a bank account indicated by the client or transferred by postal order

160 The game center processes, receives and sends SMS messages. The center accepts answers to game questions in the form of SMS messages, determines the winning SMS message among SMS messages, randomly generates combinations of questions for the game, sends commands to video server 2 for transmission broadcast video sequences

165 programs, maintaining a database of SMS messages on paid wins, storing all information about games played and displaying this information, scheduling the output of games on the air or by cable, other functions associated with the processing of game information and setting up equipment in general. 170 The center can operate without a video server and broadcast automation system. in this case, for example, a television game can be aired by standard technical means (for example, live television broadcasting using a studio, cameras, etc.).

The video server can be installed on any television broadcasting system 175. Thus, the video server allows you to introduce a new technology for the distribution of video.

It serves to output video sequences according to two parameters (signal from the video server monitor or output via S-video). The video server is connected via the Internet to the game center; the connection allows receiving 180 requests by the video server to output a certain video sequence to the air and to send i answers to the game center.

The broadcast automation system receives a signal from a video server, can insert commercials and other television shows, and output a final signal according to a clear schedule. 185 It is possible to replace an SMS message with a paid telephone call to the operator’s console and from it to the voice call processing module.

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Claims

200 claims

1 A method of playing games in telecommunication networks, including providing the client with the opportunity to obtain information about the game task, depositing money for the client to participate in the game, selecting and sending the client at least one game option, determining

205 of at least one winning game option and paying out the winnings. characterized in that the determination of the winning game option ι a is made using a predetermined number of successively obtained correct game options, the client selects the game option ιa and deposits money by sending SMS messages. 10 at the same time, in the gaming center, they direct the client and the points of payment of winnings of information about the results of the game, storing information about the games played.

2. The method of conducting a television game according to claim 1, characterized in that the game task is formed using a random number generator α 15

3. The method of conducting a television game according to claim 1, characterized in that the client is sent information about the game task and the results of the game using broadcast and / or cable broadcasting

4. Telecommunication gaming system, including gaming prices ιр. the system for receiving game payments and the payout system 20 wins connected to it, characterized in that it is equipped with a video server connected to the possibility of exchanging data with the game center, while the game center includes a database connected to it via the control module with the administrative interface, the SMS message processing module and a communication module with a video server, a module for generating and distributing 25 wins, a random number generator, a payout interface, a game scheduling interface and a reporting interface STI and statistics, the SMS-message processing module is connected to the interface WATCHING ιra archive SMS messages via the archive module SMS messages

5. The telecommunications gaming system according to claim 4, characterized in that 30 it is equipped with a data exchange connected to the gaming center with at least one payout point and a broadcast automation system connected to the video server.

6. The telecommunications gaming system according to claim 4, wherein the video server comprises a communication module with a gaming center. 235 connected with the possibility of exchanging data with the control module of the video server, connected to the base of videos and the interface for broadcasting

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