WO2008111869A1

WO2008111869A1 - Method for a lottery draw game and a lottery draw game system for carrying out said method

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Publication number: WO2008111869A1
Application number: PCT/RU2007/000628
Authority: WO
Inventors: Anatoliy Valentinovich Baranovskiy; Julia Nikolaevna Gorbunova; Juriy Petrovich Kozlov; Fedor Vasilievich Matasov; Ljudmila Nikolaevna Medvedeva; Leonid Lvovich Pronin
Original assignee: Baranovskiy Anatoliy Valentino; Julia Nikolaevna Gorbunova; Juriy Petrovich Kozlov; Fedor Vasilievich Matasov; Ljudmila Nikolaevna Medvedeva; Leonid Lvovich Pronin
Priority date: 2007-03-12
Filing date: 2007-11-16
Publication date: 2008-09-18
Also published as: RU2346329C2; RU2007108906A

Abstract

The invention relates to remotely accessible games and can be used in methods and systems for digital audiovisual data transmission and reception. The inventive method for a draw lottery game consists in recording a client in a draw center, in paying for participation in the game by the client, in performing a selected game by the client by transmitting a particular playing combination, in determining at least one winning combination and in paying prizes. The winning combination is determined by means of the random number generator of lottery facilities, the management of databases of recorded clients, the storage of information about the past draws, the broadcasting of signals and the transmission thereof to the prize paying centers being carried out by the draw center. The inventive lottery draw game system comprises a draw center, lottery facilities enabled to exchange data therewith and a bet-receiving system connected to said draw center. The system can comprise a video server which is connected to the draw center for exchanging information therewith, a system for recording new clients, or at least one station for receiving and paying money and a broadcast automation system connected to the video server. The draw center comprises a database and, connected thereto, a controlmodule with a management interface, a SMS processing module, an interface for receiving lottery bets via Internet, a cash remotely receiving module, a cash receiving interface, a cash paying interface, and an interface for manually inputting subscription data of new clients.

Description

A method of holding a lottery game and a lottery game lottery system for its implementation.

Technical field

5 The invention relates to games with remote access and can be used in methods and systems of digital audio-visual transmission and reception of data.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A method for conducting an electronic game is known, comprising

* ^• "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 into smart card memory

15 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, at least the value of the initial credit for the selected game is read from the memory of the smart card, after which the selected game is carried out, the result of which at least

~ ^{υ at the} end of this game, they are written into the memory of the smart card using the mentioned means of writing / reading data in the memory of the smart card and present this smart card to the authorized payment institution to receive the remuneration due to the results of this game (see the description of the invention to the RF patent N ° 2105586 IPC ⁶

²⁵ A 63F9 / 22, A 63F9 / 24, G 06F15 / 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 ^jυ 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 from data and transferring data generated by the user's bank card through the communication server to the bank server containing the user’s bank account for lending in response to the specified game account data, which 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 Ш 2236701, IPC ⁷ G 06F17 / 00, G 06F16 1:00, published on September 20, 2004).

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 a certain event, as well as receiving game data from said central gaming computer, transmitting means for transmission to a receiver / decoder of said audiovisual data, said receiver / decoder comprising: a first card reader for a subscription card, comprising 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, so that subsequent gaming transactions will be performed by the receiver / decoder and the central gaming computing facility. In addition, the communication server is capable of exchanging data with said central gaming computer means, which is configured to receive and transmit payment information from and to the banking server via a network communication channel (see the description of the invention to RF patent JSIb 2236701, IPC ⁷ G 06F17 / 00, G 06F161: 00, published on September 20, 2004).

The known method and interactive gaming system are created and are intended mainly for accepting and drawing bets on results sports with the help of telecommunication (satellite) systems and has limited functionality due to, firstly, a limited number of people with access to satellite television, and secondly, a limited number of people with bank accounts and limited time of the game process.

With the development of mobile telephone systems and the global Internet, the number of users can increase many times over.

Disclosure of invention

The objective and technical result of the claimed invention is to provide a round-the-clock game process and expanding the functionality of the gaming system by increasing the number of users and access schemes to the game process.

The specified technical result is achieved by the fact that in the method of holding a lottery game, including registering a client in a drawing center, depositing money by a client for participating in a game, a client playing a selected game by sending a specific game combination, determining at least one winning combination and payment of winnings, determination of a winning combination is carried out using a random number generator of lottery equipment, while in the circulation center, databases are maintained for registered customers, store information about the runs and carry out the output of signals on the air and to points of payment of winnings.

In addition, the output of signals on the air is carried out by means of a video server. In addition, money is paid for participation in the game at the reception center of the game organizer using the web interface via the Internet or payment cards using SMS messages or using payment systems.

In addition, the client sends the game combination using SMS messages to a specific phone number or via the Internet.

In addition, the video server is designed to output video sequences in the form of a signal from the monitor of the video server or a signal through S-video. The specified technical result is also achieved by the fact that in a lottery game lottery system including a lottery center configured to exchange data with it lottery equipment, a betting system connected to the circulation center, the system is equipped with connected

105 the ability to exchange data with the circulation center video server and the registration system of new customers.

In addition, the lottery game lottery system may be provided with at least one receiving and cash-out point connected with the possibility of exchanging data with the circulation center and connected to

110 video server broadcast automation system.

In addition, the circulation center contains a database, a control module with an administrative interface connected to it, an SMS processing module, an interface for receiving lottery bets via the Internet, a remote cash receiving module, a cash receiving interface, a cash withdrawal interface,

115 interface for manually entering the registration data of new customers, a communication module with lottery equipment, a prize pool allocation module, a communication module with a video server, a reporting and statistics interface, and an archive SMS viewing interface connected via the SMS archive module to the SMS processing module.

120 In addition, the lottery equipment includes a communication module with a circulation center connected to the possibility of exchanging data with a random number generator, which is connected to the possibility of exchanging data with a manual interface for requesting numbers.

In addition, the video server contains a communication module with a circulation

125 center, connected with the possibility of exchanging data with a control module connected to the base of videos and the interface for broadcasting.

Industrial applicability

The claimed method and system are illustrated by the diagram, which presents: circulation center 1, lottery equipment 2, reception system

130 bets, video server 4, system 5 for registering new customers, cash collection points and system 7 for broadcast automation.

The circulation center 1 includes a database I ¹ , a control module 1 "with an administrative interface, an SMS processing module 1 ^J , an interface receiving lottery bets via the Internet 1 i 4, remote reception module

135 cash I ⁵ , cash acceptance interface l ^b , cash withdrawal interface

I ⁷ , interface for manually entering new customer registration data l ^s , module

1 communication with lottery equipment, module I ^{10 for the} formation of a prize pool for the distribution of winnings, module 1 '' with a video server, module

II ¹¹²² report on statistics and statistics, module ¹³ of the SMS archive, viewing interface I ¹⁴

140 archived SMS.

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

The system of receiving bets 3 is configured to send lottery

145 bets by sending SMS messages from cell phones to module 1 ^{J for} processing SMS of circulation center 1, or with the possibility of sending lottery bets from cell phones or computers via the Internet to interface I ^{4 of} receiving lottery bets via the Internet of circulation center 1, or using ATMs and payment systems on the module 1 ^D remote reception of 50 cash.

The video server 4 includes a communication module 4 ¹ with a circulation center 1, a control module 4 ² , a video base 4 ³ and an air interface 4 ⁴ .

The video server through the interface 4 ^{4 is} connected to the broadcast automation system 7. 55 The system for registering new clients 5 includes a computer connected via the Internet to the interface 1 for manually entering new clients.

The cash collection points are adapted to exchange data with the cash-in interface I ⁶ and the cash-out interface I ⁷ .

Blocks I ¹ and I ² , I ¹ and I ¹⁰ , I ² and I ¹¹ , I ¹ and I ¹² , I ¹ and l ^b , I ¹ and I ⁷ , I ² and I ⁴ , I ² and I ³ , I ³ and 60 1 ¹³ , I ¹³ and 1 ¹⁴ , 2 ¹ and 2 ² , 2 ² and 2 ³ , 4 ¹ and 4 ² , 4 ² and 4 ³ are interconnected with the possibility of data exchange.

Lottery game lottery system works as follows.

The registration of the client in the database 1 of the circulation center 2 occurs after the conclusion of the contract containing personal information65 of the client and his mobile phone number. Client registration in the database of the circulation center can be done at the point of the lottery organizer (games), through the web interface of the circulation center through the Internet channel.

After the conclusion of this agreement, the client may deposit money as a fee for participation in a lottery or other game. Cash can

170 to be credited to the client’s game account at the reception point (cash desk) of the organizer using the web interface via the Internet, payment cards (sending a card code via SMS), payment terminals and other payment methods. When funds are deposited into the game account, the lottery participant can send game combinations to participate in the lottery

175 due to the deposited funds.

The client can also draw up a contract by purchasing a lottery card, lottery ticket, game coupon or other document that has one or more codes that provide access to participate in the lottery. This code also provides identification of a specific

180 of the game combination (lottery bet) during the lottery and is indicated by the lottery participant in the “body” of the SMS message when the game combination (lottery bet) is sent to the circulation center. Game codes that a client can purchase by purchasing a lottery card (lottery ticket, game coupon, etc.) are already registered in the database

185 data, and the person who received it can participate in the lottery (game) without any registration.

Payment of funds to the client occurs at points of payment of winnings. The client, by sending an SMS message, can find out the balance status of his game account or winnings account, as well as

190 to request, via SMS messages, instructions on how to direct lottery bets.

Lottery betting can be sent via SMS messages to a telephone number specified by the lottery organizer or via the Internet.

195 The circulation center accepts game combinations, generates (determines) the size of the prize pool, sends a request to the lottery equipment to generate randomly winning game combinations, determines the winning lottery bets among the lottery bets participating in the draw, determines the change in the prize of the lottery bet 200 in circulation, transferring commands to the video server for broadcasting video sequences of the game program, maintaining a database of registered lottery participants or game codes, storing all information about the runs and printing this information, other functions related to processing game information. 205 Lottery equipment (computer equipment equipped with a lottery program), conducts a draw of the prize pool of the draw by determining winning game combinations using a random number generator.

Lottery equipment can be connected by a network (twisted pair) to 210 circulation centers and, at the request of the circulation center, generates random numbers. The request of the drawing center for random numbers can be transmitted manually - without connecting the network (twisted pair) with the lottery equipment.

The video server can be installed on any television broadcasting system 215, in public places, public transport, game rooms, etc. Thus, the video server allows you to implement a new technology for the distribution of video.

With the help of a video server, lottery terminals (an analogue of slot machines) can be embedded in gaming halls. The video server serves to output 220 video sequences according to various parameters (for example, a signal from the monitor of a video server or output via S-video, etc.). The video server is connected via the Internet to the circulation data center; the connection allows the video server to receive requests to output a certain video sequence to the air and send responses to the circulation center. 225 The broadcast automation system receives a signal from a video server, can insert commercials and other television programs, and output a final signal according to a clear schedule.

Also for the distribution of lotteries (games) can be used: - distribution (sale) of disks with a game program; 230 - installation of a game program on a computer connected to

To the Internet At the time of launching a game program, 235 interaction of the program and the hardware-software complex, lottery equipment of which holds a lottery prize pool

(games), as a result of which the TV is actually replaced by a computer; 240 - distribution (sale) of disks with a game program for cell phones;

- Installing a game program on a cell phone having the function of connecting to the Internet. At the time of launching the game program, the program interacts and

245 hardware and software complex, the lottery equipment of which holds a lottery prize pool, as a result of which the TV is replaced with a cell phone.

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Claims

270 claims

1. A method of conducting a lottery lottery game, including registering a client at a circulation center, depositing money by a client for participating in a game, and making a client choose a game by sending

275 of a specific gaming combination, determining at least one winning combination and paying out the winnings, characterized in that the winning combination is determined using a random number generator of lottery equipment, while the circulation center maintains databases of registered customers, stores

280 information about the runs and carry out the output of signals on the air and at points of payment of winnings.

2. The method of conducting the lottery game according to claim 1, characterized in that the output of signals on the air is carried out by means of a video server.

3. The method of conducting the lottery game according to claim 1, characterized in that 285 in that money is paid for participation in the game at the reception center of the game organizer using the web interface via the Internet or payment cards using SMS messages or using payment systems .

4. The method of conducting the lottery game according to claim 1, characterized in that 290 in that the direction of the game combination by the client is made using

SMS messages to a specific phone number or via the Internet.

5. The method of conducting the lottery game according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the video server is designed to output video sequences in the form of a signal from the monitor of the video server or a signal through S-video.

295 6. Lottery game lottery system for implementing the method of conducting a lottery game, including a lottery center configured to exchange data with it lottery equipment, a betting system connected to the circulation center, characterized in that it is provided with a data exchange coupled with circulation

300 center video server and new customer registration system.

7. The circulation game lottery system according to claim 7, characterized in that it is provided with a data exchange connected with the circulation center, at least one point of reception - the issuance of funds and connected to the video server broadcast automation system. 305 8. The lottery game lottery system according to claim 6, characterized in that the circulation center contains a database, a control module with an administrative interface connected to it, an SMS processing module, an interface for receiving lottery bets via the Internet, a remote cash receiving module, a cash receiving interface , cash out interface, manual interface

310 entering the registration data of new customers, a module for generating a prize fund for the distribution of winnings, a module for communicating with lottery equipment, a module for communicating with a video server, an interface for reporting and statistics, and an interface for viewing archived SMS connected via an SMS archive module.

315 9. The lottery game lottery system according to claim 6, characterized in that the lottery equipment includes a communication module with a circulation center connected to the possibility of exchanging data with a random number generator, which is connected with the possibility of exchanging data with a manual interface for requesting numbers.

320 10. The lottery game lottery system according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the video server comprises a communication module with a circulation center connected to exchange data with a control module connected to the base of videos and a broadcast interface.

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