JPH08194753A - Control method for presence betting terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To execute betting (the purchase of tickets) while latest information on odds (predicted allotment rate) which changes at every moment is referred to, considerably reduce input errors and to efficiently execute presence betting. CONSTITUTION: The two kinds of regular betting 29 and odds betting 26 are provided for betting among the respective menus of information acquirement, information display, inquiry and betting. Betting is executed by an independent screen for regular betting. In odds betting 26, a cursor is moved on an odds screen 27. Thus, plural groups can be selected on the screen and they can be recognized at that place. Furthermore, the list of the plural selected groups is displayed. Thus, the total of betting sums can easily be grasped.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

[Field of Industrial Application] The present invention is capable of displaying information such as information on races, bicycle races, boat races, race schedules (also called program schedules), voting applications, and displaying race results. The present invention relates to a method for controlling a voting terminal, and more particularly, to a method for controlling a home voting terminal capable of making a plurality of sets of voting applications while watching an expected payout rate (hereinafter referred to as odds).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in order to purchase tickets for a race such as a horse race, a bicycle race, and a boat race (hereinafter referred to as a vote), the newspapers related to these tickets are purchased, and it is possible to get interested by viewing the event guide. Go to the race track where the race will be held, look at the running members, previous run results, odds displayed, apply for voting at the voting application window, after the race the arrival time, refund money on the display board or radio I was able to know the race results. Recently, we also sell home voting terminals (NES, display phones, etc.) to members,
It is known that if this is used, information can be viewed through a screen and all voting operations can be performed at home or on the go (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 1-25).
659, JP-A-6-60091). In addition to the above, a method of simply broadcasting information such as racecards and event guides using a communication system (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-5
2203), or a method in which only voting can be performed wirelessly (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-23366).
No. 9 publication) is also proposed.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned home voting terminal, the screen for holding information is displayed, the screen for the race table is displayed, and the race environment (condition of grass in horse racing, parts used in boat racing, etc.) is displayed. Screen, then the odds screen, then the voting application screen, then the race result screen, and the voting application screen and each screen are independent. Was displayed. In this way, in the conventional home voting terminal control method, voting and information display, information acquisition,
Since each function of inquiry is done on a separate screen,
You cannot vote while watching the odds display that changes from moment to moment. In other words, the odds display was also displayed on the conventional terminal, but the user had to input the group designation one by one on the screen dedicated to voting, and as a result,
There is a problem that input errors increase and input efficiency decreases. The object of the present invention is to solve such a conventional problem and to change the odds (expected dividend rate) from moment to moment.
It is possible to provide a method for controlling a home voting terminal capable of voting a plurality of sets by referring to the latest information of (3), thereby enabling efficient and error-free voting.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, in the method for controlling a home voting terminal according to the present invention, a screen for displaying information such as odds (expected dividend rate) and a key for operating the display screen. , A memory for storing the information displayed on the display screen, and a communication means for communicating the information, to obtain information on horse racing, bicycle races, boat racing, etc., to vote by referring to the information, In a method of controlling a home voting terminal that communicates with a host computer of, a plurality of voting groups is selected on the odds screen, a list of the selected voting groups is displayed, and the voting screen for each voting group is displayed on the list screen. It is characterized in that when the respective numbers are entered by key input, the total of successful purchases is displayed on the display screen by communicating with the center by operating the execution key. For selection on the odds screen, move the cursor in the specified direction by operating the cursor key on the odds screen, and if the select key is pressed, the group currently displayed at the current cursor position is highlighted in black and white and already highlighted. If it is being displayed, after performing reverse cancellation, the selected group is stored in the memory, a list is displayed by the voting key, and the voting screen is displayed.

[0005]

The present invention is characterized by the method of displaying and operating the odds screen and the voting screen on the home voting terminal. That is, by moving a cursor on the odds screen, for example, after selecting a plurality of voting groups, a list of the selected voting groups is displayed and the number of purchases is input to each group. Therefore, it is possible to check the odds information and the voting contents which change from moment to moment on the spot, and it is possible to easily grasp the total voting amount by displaying the list of the selected plural groups.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a functional explanatory diagram of a home voting terminal showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is shown for comparison and is a functional explanatory diagram of a conventional home voting terminal. In this embodiment, a home voting terminal for boat racing is shown. The home voting terminal of the present invention also has four functions of voting, information display, information acquisition, and inquiry, as in the conventional case. However, odds voting is required for voting (when race information is acquired by information acquisition). ) And normal odds voting (when race information is not acquired by information acquisition) are important characteristics. Information display, odds display,
There is program guide display, race result display, refund information display, and acquisition information deletion, and information acquisition includes race information (odds, program guide) acquisition, refund information acquisition, and race result acquisition. Further, the inquiry includes voting inquiry, balance inquiry, voting history, and deletion of voting history. As shown in FIG. 2, the conventional home voting terminal has the functions of information acquisition 11, information display 21, and voting 25. That is,
For information acquisition 11, odds information 12 and program guide information 1
3 was acquired from each screen, and those screens were saved 14. Further, for the information display 21, in addition to displaying the screen of the odds 22 stored 14, the screen of the program guide 23 is displayed 24. However, in order to perform the vote 25, the vote is made on the screen of the vote 25 which is data independent from the information acquisition 11 and the information display 21, and the vote information is transmitted to the host computer of the center through the communication means. Was there.

On the other hand, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the functions of the information acquisition 11 and the information display 21 are almost the same as the conventional functions shown in FIG. Are completely different. That is, odds vote 2 for voting
There are two types, 6 and normal voting 25, and in the case of odds voting 26, while displaying the odds saved 14 on the odds screen 12 of the information acquisition 11 and the odds screen 27 using the information, on that screen 27 The voting group can be designated by, and the number of purchased sheets of each group can be designated by voting 29. It is also possible to move to the screen of the program guide 28, and further, the odds screen,
It is also possible to temporarily store 30 the race designated by the voting screen, the group number, the number of votes, and the like. The voted information is transmitted to the host computer of the center via the communication means. Note that the ordinary voting in the present invention uses an independent screen and an independent operation method, as in the conventional voting. As described above, in the present invention, by moving the cursor on the odds list screen, after selecting a plurality of voting groups, the list of the selected voting groups is displayed, so that an input error does not occur and the voting is efficiently performed. can do. Therefore, the present invention has advantages over the conventional method in that the odds information can be confirmed on the spot, a plurality of selected groups can be displayed in a list, and the total voting amount can be easily grasped.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation from the odds screen to the voting screen. First, after the odds screen is displayed (step 51), the cursor position is set on the left first line (step 52). When the cursor key is pressed (step 54) in the key input (step 53), the cursor moves in the designated direction (step 57), and the cursor position is updated (step 5).
8). If the selection key (set designation key) is pressed without pressing the cursor key (step 55), it is confirmed that no selection has been made (step 59), and the set currently displayed at the current cursor position is highlighted. (Step 60). Then, the selected set is saved (step 61). on the other hand,
If it has been selected (step 59), it is canceled (step 62). If the execute or vote key is pressed without pressing the selection key (group designation key) (step 5
6) The list is displayed (step 63) and the voting screen is displayed (step 65). If the voting key is not pressed, the process moves to another process (step 64).

FIG. 4 is a front view of a home voting terminal showing an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the surface of the home voting system of the present invention includes a display unit 70, function selection keys 71 to 75 for selecting a function displayed on the bottom line of the screen, and numeric keys (1 to 0, *, #). , An item moving cursor key 76 for selecting an item, a menu key 77 for returning to the menu, an execution key 78 for ending the input and confirming the display, a power (on / off) switch, a card slot ,
It is equipped with telephone terminals, office line terminals, etc. Further, it has a built-in memory, a modem and the like inside. Since the card slot is not directly related to the present invention,
Description is omitted. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of operations in the home voting terminal of the present invention. First, when the power is turned on, the case of normal use of the motor boat trace is displayed. When the input of the personal identification number is completed, the screen moves to the next screen. The next screen is the main menu screen, and one of voting, information acquisition, information display, and inquiry is moved by the cursor key and selected by execution. It can also be selected with the numeric keys and enter key. Furthermore, it can be selected by the function key. If you select either voting, information acquisition, information display, or inquiry, voting, information acquisition, information display,
Each inquiry screen is displayed, and a list of venues and various information is displayed. In addition, a related screen can be displayed by selecting a key.

FIGS. 6 and 7 are explanatory views showing a specific operation method of odds voting in the present invention. First, when the voting screen (odds voting screen) is displayed, four venues of Kiryu, Edogawa, Tama River, and Heiwajima are displayed as a list of venues, and one of them is selected using the ten keys or the cursor keys. In order to vote for odds, it is necessary to obtain race information in advance. Now, if you select Heiwajima, a list of race information will be displayed. For example, since races 2 to 4 (R) are displayed, the cursor key 76 is used to bring the cursor to the fourth race and press the execute key to select. You can return to the previous screen by pressing the return function key. When selected, the display is displayed in black and white in reverse (reverse). When the fourth race is selected, the odds screen of the fourth race is displayed. On this screen, the expected payout rate for each race is displayed for each player name. Although only the same payout rate is displayed here, the payout rate that changes from moment to moment is actually displayed. The user moves the cursor to the relevant group while watching the odds and selects the group designation. At the bottom of the screen, displays corresponding to the function keys of group designation, program table, voting, and return are made.
A maximum of 10 bets can be specified by pressing the set function key. When the voting key is pressed after the designation is completed, the voting screen is displayed, the race number, the consecutive winning combination, the group number designated on the odds screen, and the payout rate are displayed. From this screen, you can return to the program guide and odds screen. The program schedule displays the start times, athlete names and origins, classes, ages, winning percentages, double percentages, and exhibitions of the five Heiwajima races. On the next page, the results of the previous run and the results of the current round are displayed. Selecting a vote completes the race designation in the vote.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a screen of the end processing of the odds vote. When the odds voting ends, the voting end screen is displayed. After all, it can be seen that in the 5 races, a total of 84 pieces of consecutive winning double ceremonies were purchased by specifying 3 sets. Check the total number of sheets,
When execution is pressed, the display indicating that communication is in progress is output, and when communication is completed, the reception number and the total of establishments are displayed. Here, it is indicated by x that the 6 → 5 of the winning streak winning series could not be purchased. In the end, a total of 78 cards were purchased. After the execution key is pressed to display that communication is in progress, the final screen is displayed, and the reception number, the number of successful purchases, and the number of successful bets on purchase are displayed. 9 and 10 are diagrams showing a method of operating the information acquisition screen. Information acquisition includes acquisition of race information (odds, program guide), acquisition of refund information, and acquisition of race result. First, when the race information is designated, guidance is displayed to the effect that information to be acquired is selected from race information, refund, race result, and return. If you specify the race information with the function key, you will enter the venue code,
Guidance is displayed. If you select a venue with the function key, a list of venues will be displayed. If you select one of the four venues (Edogawa), you will be prompted to enter the race number next. By inputting the race number (2 races), the 2 race screen is displayed. Guidance is displayed to select the information to be acquired from the race information, the refund, and the race result. By selecting the refund money, the guidance that the venue will be selected again is displayed.

[0012]

As described above, according to the present invention,
In the home voting terminal, a plurality of voting groups can be selected at the same time on the odds list screen, so that it is possible to vote for a plurality of groups with reference to the latest information on odds, which changes from moment to moment. As a result, input errors are significantly reduced and efficient home voting is possible.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional explanatory diagram of a home voting terminal showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional explanatory diagram of a conventional home voting terminal.

FIG. 3 is an operation flowchart from an odds screen to a voting screen in the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a home voting system that is hardware of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the entire operation of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a part of a diagram showing a screen control method for odds voting according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is another part of the diagram showing the screen control method for odds voting.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a screen control method showing an odds vote ending process.

FIG. 9 is a part of a diagram showing a method of controlling the race information acquisition screen of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is also another part of the diagram showing the method for controlling the race information acquisition screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... Information acquisition, 21 ... Information display, 12, 22 ... Odds screen, 13, 23 ... Program guide screen, 25 ... Normal voting, 2
6 ... Odds vote, 70 ... Liquid crystal display screen, 71 ...
75 ... Function selection key, 76 ... Cursor shift key, 77 ...
Menu key, 78 ... Execution key.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A screen for displaying information such as odds (expected dividend rate), a key for operating the display screen, a memory for storing the information displayed on the display screen, and a communication for communicating the information. A method for controlling a home voting terminal, which comprises means for acquiring information on horse racing, bicycle racing, boat racing, etc., voting based on the information, and communicating with the center. After selecting a plurality of voting groups, the list of the selected voting groups is displayed, and when the number of each voting group is keyed in on the list screen, the total of the successful purchases is made by communicating with the center by operating the execution key. Is displayed on the display screen. 2. The method for controlling a home voting terminal according to claim 1, wherein the selection on the odds screen is performed by moving a cursor in a designated direction by operating a cursor key on the odds screen and pressing the selection key. If so, the group currently displayed at the current cursor position is highlighted in black and white, and if it is already highlighted, the highlighted group is canceled and then the selected group is saved in memory and the list is displayed by the voting key. A method for controlling a home voting terminal, which is characterized by moving to a voting screen.