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Method and system for lottery transactions over an open network

An open network, lottery technology, applied in the field of secure network transactions

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-06-20
罗伯特．J．齐格勒
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Processor transfers funds from user accounts when lottery tickets are purchased

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[0011] Several embodiments of the present invention are now further described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to represent like elements throughout. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and in some cases the drawings are exaggerated or simplified for explanatory purposes only. Based on the following examples of possible embodiments of the invention, many possible applications and variations of the invention will be appreciated by those skilled in the art.

[0012] Referring to Figure 1, there is shown a system 100 for providing lottery sales over an open network. Terminal 102 is connected to open network 104 . Terminal 102 may be a personal computer, an Internet appliance, or any other digital processing apparatus having input devices, a display, and a network connection. Open network 104 may be the Internet or any other communication network that can perform secure lottery transactions.

[0013] Terminal 102 may communicate wi...

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A lottery management server includes a processor communicably connected to an open network. A database may be communicably connected to the processor. The processor collects lottery ticket sales information from a terminal communicably connected to the open network. The processor stores the lottery ticket sales information in the database. The processor transfers funds from a user account when a lottery ticket is purchased.

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[0001] (cross-reference to related application) [0002] This application claims priority to US Provisional Application 60 / 526894, filed December 4, 2003. technical field [0003] The invention relates to the field of secure network transactions, in particular to secure lottery transactions through open networks. Background technique [0004] The lottery has become a part of modern life. Most lotteries are administered by state agencies so that the money raised by lotteries can be used to fund government operations and programs. [0005] The Internet has become one of the most ubiquitous communication mediums. However, lottery tickets cannot yet be purchased on the Internet due to legal and security restrictions. One of the most critical restrictions is that credit cards generally cannot be used to purchase lottery tickets, ostensibly to prevent the financial consequences of easily borrowing money for lottery players to play the lottery. Also, credit laws make it easy fo...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A63F13/00G06F
CPCG07F17/32G07F17/329G06Q30/00
Inventor 罗伯特·J·齐格勒
Owner 罗伯特．J．齐格勒