PROGRAM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND LOTTERY TICKET SYSTEM

Abstract

To provide a program that can prevent a fraudulent act in lottery using a lottery ticket.SOLUTION: The above-mentioned problem is solved by a program for causing an information processing apparatus to function as lottery ticket reading means that controls a reader to read a lottery number from a lottery ticket on which the lottery number is printed in an invisible state, lottery processing execution means that executes lottery by using the lottery number read from the lottery ticket, and lottery result output means that outputs a result of the lottery associated with the lottery number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a program, an information processing device, and a lottery ticket system. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, lottery devices have become increasingly electronic, and there are devices that determine lottery results by using bingo games or roulette games that use personal computers. For example, a system in which a lottery is drawn at a store using lottery tickets distributed to customers by the store has been known for some time (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] However, conventional systems in which a lottery is drawn at a store using lottery tickets distributed to customers by the store require a mechanism to prevent fraudulent acts such as counterfeiting, duplicating, or tampering with the lottery tickets using copy machines or photographed images, etc. In addition, in Patent Document 1, a unique identifier of a lottery ticket is stored once it has been read, thereby preventing the same lottery ticket from being used multiple times.

[0004] An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a program capable of preventing fraudulent activities in a lottery using a lottery ticket. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to achieve the above object, claim 1 of the present application provides an information processing device that functions as: lottery information storage means in which lottery numbers, lottery results, and tamper-proof codes are stored in association with each other; lottery ticket reading means for controlling a reader to read the lottery numbers from lottery tickets on which the invisible lottery numbers and visible tamper-proof codes stored in association with each other are printed; lottery process execution means for conducting a lottery using the lottery numbers read from the lottery tickets and selecting the lottery results and the tamper-proof codes stored in association with each other; and lottery result output means for outputting the selected lottery results and the tamper-proof codes. the lottery result output means controls a printer to print the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code on the lottery ticket, or controls a display to display the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code; It is characterized in that it is a program. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to prevent fraudulent activities in lotteries using lottery tickets. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of a lottery ticket system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of a lottery ticket system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a computer according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of an example of a lottery ticket system according to the present embodiment. [Diagram 5] 1 is a diagram for explaining an example of an outline of the processing of the lottery ticket system according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of lottery information. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram of an example of processing of the lottery ticket system according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] 1A to 1C are diagrams illustrating example designs of lottery tickets used in the lottery ticket system of this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, an example of a lottery ticket printed on a rectangular sheet of paper will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a lottery ticket printed on a sheet of paper of a shape other than a rectangle, or may be a lottery ticket printed on a novelty item (an item distributed for sales promotion activities or advertising) other than paper.

[0009] [First embodiment] <System configuration> Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram of an example of a lottery ticket system according to this embodiment. In the lottery ticket system 1 of Fig. 1, a PC 10 is connected to a reader 12 and a printer 14 so as to be capable of data communication via wire or wirelessly.

[0010] The PC 10 controls the reader 12 and the printer 14. The PC 10 is an example of an information processing device. The information processing device is not limited to the PC 10 as long as it can control the reader 12 and the printer 14. The information processing device may be, for example, an industrial machine, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a game machine, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc.

[0011] PC 10 accepts registration of information necessary for the lottery from the organizer of the lottery, etc. PC 10 controls printer 14 to print lottery tickets according to the accepted registered information. PC 10 also controls reader 12 to read information necessary for the lottery, such as the lottery number, from the lottery ticket. After reading from the lottery ticket, PC 10 outputs the result of the lottery according to the lottery number by displaying it on a display or printing it on the lottery ticket.

[0012] The printer 14 prints an invisible lottery number on the lottery ticket using, for example, infrared ink or toner that is colorless and transparent and therefore invisible in a natural light environment and can be read by an infrared reader 12. Note that the technology of printing (IR printing) using infrared ink or toner that can be read by an infrared reader 12 is a publicly known technology as described in JP 2019-117352 A and the like. The printer 14 may also print an invisible lottery number on the lottery ticket using, for example, ultraviolet ink or toner that is colorless and transparent and therefore invisible in a natural light environment and can be read by an ultraviolet reader 12.

[0013] The infrared reader 12 irradiates infrared light and can read images printed using infrared ink or toner. The ultraviolet reader 12 irradiates ultraviolet light and can read images printed using ultraviolet ink or toner. For example, the reader 12 reads a lottery number printed by the printer 14 using infrared or ultraviolet ink or toner from a lottery ticket. A camera of a smartphone, tablet terminal, etc. may be used as the reader 12.

[0014] The configuration of the lottery ticket system 1 shown in Fig. 1 is one example. For example, the PC 10 may be integrated with the reader 12 or the printer 14. The reader 12 and the printer 14 may be integrated. The PC 10 may be realized by using a cloud service. The lottery ticket system 1 may have a configuration as shown in Fig. 2.

[0015] Fig. 2 is a configuration diagram of an example of a lottery ticket system according to this embodiment. The lottery ticket system 1 in Fig. 2 has a PC 10A, a PC 10B, a reader 12, a printer 14A, a printer 14B, and a server 16. PC 10A and printer 14A make up a lottery ticket printing unit. PC 10B, reader 12, and printer 14B make up a lottery unit. There may be multiple lottery units. For example, one or more lottery units are provided at a lottery venue.

[0016] The PC 10A, the PC 10B, and the server 16 are connected to each other so as to be able to carry out data communications via a network 18 such as the Internet. The PC 10A is connected to the printer 14A so as to be able to carry out data communications via a wired or wireless connection.

[0017] PC 10A controls printer 14A. PC 10A is an example of an information processing device, similar to PC 10 in FIG. 1. PC 10A accepts registration of information necessary for the lottery from the organizer of the lottery, etc. PC 10A controls printer 14A to print a lottery ticket according to the accepted registered information. Information about the lottery ticket printed by printer 14A (lottery number, etc.) is notified from PC 10A to PC 10B of the lottery unit via server 16. By managing information about the lottery ticket printed by printer 14A with server 16, lotteries using lottery tickets can be held at multiple lottery units. Also, server 16 may be omitted and PC 10A may notify PC 10B of the lottery unit of the information about the lottery ticket printed by printer 14A.

[0018] 1, the printer 14A prints an invisible lottery number on the lottery ticket using, for example, infrared ink or toner that is colorless and transparent and therefore invisible in natural light conditions, and that can be read by the infrared reader 12. The printer 14A may print an invisible lottery number on the lottery ticket using, for example, ultraviolet ink or toner that is colorless and transparent and therefore invisible in natural light conditions, and that can be read by the ultraviolet reader 12.

[0019] The PC 10B controls the reader 12 to read information necessary for the lottery, such as the lottery number, from the lottery ticket. After reading the information necessary for the lottery, such as the lottery number, from the lottery ticket, the PC 10B outputs the result of the lottery according to the lottery number by displaying it on the display or printing it on the lottery ticket using the printer 14B.

[0020] The infrared reader 12 irradiates infrared light and can read images printed with infrared ink or toner. The ultraviolet reader 12 irradiates ultraviolet light and can read images printed with ultraviolet ink or toner. For example, the reader 12 reads a lottery number printed by the printer 14A with infrared or ultraviolet ink or toner from a lottery ticket.

[0021] The printer 14B uses ink or toner that is visible in a natural light environment to print the lottery result in a position where the printed content can be seen, such as a blank space on the front or back of the lottery ticket. The position where the lottery result is printed is determined in advance, for example, by the design of the lottery ticket.

[0022] The configuration of the lottery ticket system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is an example. For example, the server 16 may be realized by using a cloud service. Furthermore, PC 10A, PC 10B, and the server 16 may be integrated. Furthermore, the functions of PC 10A, PC 10B, and the server 16 may be provided by any one of PC 10A, PC 10B, and the server 16. Furthermore, at least some of the functions of PC 10A, PC 10B, and the server 16 may be realized by an information processing device other than, for example, PC 10A, PC 10B, and the server 16.

[0023] <Hardware configuration> "computer" The PC 10 shown in Fig. 1, the PC 10A, the PC 10B and the server 16 shown in Fig. 2 are realized by a computer 500 having a hardware configuration as shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of a computer according to this embodiment.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 3, computer 500 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 501, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 502, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 503, a HD 504, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) controller 505, a display 506, an external device connection I / F (Interface) 508, a network I / F 509, a data bus 510, a keyboard 511, a pointing device 512, a DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable) drive 514, and a media I / F 516.

[0025] Of these, the CPU 501 controls the overall operation of the computer 500 in accordance with a program. The ROM 502 stores programs used to drive the CPU 501, such as the IPL. The RAM 503 is used as a work area for the CPU 501. The HD 504 stores various data such as programs. The HDD controller 505 controls the reading and writing of various data from and to the HD 504 in accordance with the control of the CPU 501.

[0026] The display 506 displays various information such as a cursor, a menu, a window, characters, or an image. The external device connection I / F 508 is an interface for connecting various external devices. In this case, the external devices are, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, the reader 12, the printer 14, etc. The network I / F 509 is an interface for data communication using the network 18. The data bus 510 is an address bus, a data bus, etc. for electrically connecting each component such as the CPU 501.

[0027] The keyboard 511 is a type of input means having a plurality of keys for inputting characters, numbers, various instructions, etc. The pointing device 512 is a type of input means for selecting and executing various instructions, selecting a processing target, moving a cursor, etc. The DVD-RW drive 514 controls reading and writing of various data from a DVD-RW 513 as an example of a removable recording medium. Note that the medium is not limited to a DVD-RW, and may be a DVD-R or the like. The media I / F 516 controls reading and writing (storing) of data from a recording medium 515 such as a flash memory.

[0028] <Functional configuration> Here, the functional configuration of the lottery ticket system 1 shown in Fig. 1 will be described as an example. The PC 10 of the lottery ticket system 1 in Fig. 1 realizes the functional configuration as shown in Fig. 4, for example, by executing an application program of the lottery ticket system 1. Fig. 4 is a functional configuration diagram of an example of the lottery ticket system according to this embodiment. In the functional configuration of Fig. 4, configuration unnecessary for explaining this embodiment is appropriately omitted.

[0029] The PC 10 shown in FIG. 4 has a lottery number / prize registration unit 30, a lottery ticket printing unit 32, a lottery ticket reading unit 34, a lottery process execution unit 36, a lottery result output unit 38, and a lottery information storage unit 40.

[0030] The lottery number / prize registration unit 30 receives information necessary for the lottery, such as the lottery number, the tamper-proof code, and the registration of the prize, from the organizer of the lottery. The information necessary for the lottery received from the organizer is stored as lottery information in the lottery information storage unit 40. The lottery information will be described in detail later.

[0031] The lottery numbers and tamper-proof codes may be registered automatically by setting the number of lottery tickets to be printed. The prizes for the lottery numbers may be registered automatically by setting the prize names and the number of prizes to be won. The prizes for the lottery numbers may be registered before or after the lottery tickets are distributed, or after the reader 12 reads the lottery numbers from the lottery tickets.

[0032] In this embodiment, the execution of a lottery refers to a process for confirming the winning of a prize associated with a lottery number, and may be a process for registering a prize for a lottery number, or a process for associating a prize with a lottery number read from a lottery ticket at a lottery venue according to a winning rate. Even if the process for registering a prize for a lottery number is performed in advance, the process for reading a lottery number from a lottery ticket may be called the execution of a lottery.

[0033] The lottery ticket printing unit 32 controls the printer 14 to print a lottery ticket with an invisible lottery number embedded therein, according to the lottery information stored in the lottery information storage unit 40. The lottery ticket reading unit 34 controls the reader 12 to read the invisible lottery number from the lottery ticket. The lottery processing execution unit 36 ​​executes a lottery according to the read lottery number and the lottery information stored in the lottery information storage unit 40. The lottery result output unit 38 outputs the lottery result by displaying it on the display 506 or printing it with the printer 14. The lottery information storage unit 40 stores the lottery information.

[0034] Each of the above functional configurations is realized by cooperation between the hardware and software of the computer 500. The software also includes one or more computers 500 having hardware and a plurality of software programs operating in cooperation with each other.

[0035] <Processing> The lottery ticket system 1 according to this embodiment realizes a lottery using a lottery ticket, for example, in the procedure shown in Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the outline of the process of the lottery ticket system according to this embodiment.

[0036] The lottery ticket 1000 shown in the upper left of Fig. 5 is an example in which an invisible lottery number is printed on the surface as a two-dimensional code. Note that the lottery ticket 1000 in Fig. 5 displays a two-dimensional code for the purpose of explanation, but it is assumed that the code is printed invisibly. The two-dimensional code on the lottery ticket 1000 is invisible in a natural light environment, making it extremely difficult to commit fraudulent acts such as counterfeiting, copying, or tampering.

[0037] In addition, the lottery number printed invisibly on the lottery ticket 1000 is associated with the prize name, anti-tamper code, and reader reading check information by lottery information such as that shown in Figure 6 stored in the lottery information memory unit 40.

[0038] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of lottery information. The lottery information in FIG. 6 is associated with information on a lottery number, a prize name, a tamper-proof code, and a reader read check. The lottery number is an example of identification information for identifying the lottery ticket 1000. The prize name is an example of information indicating the lottery grade and the prize. The tamper-proof code is information for visually confirming whether the lottery result has been printed on the correct lottery ticket 1000. The reader read check is information for discriminating the lottery number read from the lottery ticket 1000 by the reader 12, and for example describes the year, month, day, hour, and minute when it was read. The lottery information in FIG. 6 makes it possible to manage the printed lottery ticket 1000 and the lottery result for that lottery ticket 1000.

[0039] 5 shows an example in which a lottery ticket 1000 is distributed to a customer for every 500 yen spent. The customer who is distributed the lottery ticket goes to a lottery venue set up in a store or the like and participates in a lottery using the lottery ticket 1000. For example, a staff member at the lottery venue receives the lottery ticket 1000 from the customer, scans the invisible two-dimensional code on the lottery ticket 1000 with the reader 12, and reads the lottery number.

[0040] The PC 10, which is connected to the reader 12 so as to be able to perform data communication, executes a lottery for the lottery number read from the lottery ticket 1000, and selects the prize name and the tamper-proof code associated with the lottery number from the lottery information in Fig. 6. At this time, the PC 10 can record the use of the lottery ticket 1000 as a history by writing down the information of the reader reading check of the lottery information in Fig. 6.

[0041] The PC 10 controls the printer 14 to print the prize name and tamper-proof code associated with the lottery number read from the lottery ticket 1000 on the back of the lottery ticket 1000, for example as shown in the lower center of FIG.

[0042] The printer 14 may be made to print the result of the lottery on the back side of the lottery ticket 1000 by a staff member at the lottery venue or by a customer. The back side of the lottery ticket 1000 shown in the lower center of FIG. 5 displays the product name "3rd Prize Free Drink Ticket" and the tamper-proof code "12345". The tamper-proof code "12345" is also printed on the front side of the lottery ticket 1000 shown in the upper left of FIG. 5. By checking the tamper-proof codes on the front and back sides, it becomes easier to detect the printing of the lottery result on the back side of the wrong lottery ticket 1000 or fraudulent acts. In addition, the PC 10 can use the lottery information in FIG. 6 to identify the lottery ticket 1000 that has already been used and issue a warning to that effect.

[0043] The lottery procedure shown in Figure 5 has the effect of encouraging customers to visit the store when the lottery tickets 1000 are distributed, when the lottery drawing for the lottery tickets 1000 is held at the lottery venue, and when receiving the prize at a later date if the prize is to be received.

[0044] 7 is a sequence diagram of an example of the processing of the lottery ticket system according to this embodiment. In step S10, the organizer of the lottery or the like starts the application of the lottery ticket system 1 and registers the number of lottery tickets to be distributed in the lottery number / prize registration unit 30. In step S10, the lottery number / prize registration unit 30 may also accept registration of the lottery ticket design from the organizer or the like.

[0045] Proceeding to step S12, the lottery number / prize registration unit 30 stores the lottery numbers for the number of distributed sheets in the lottery information of the lottery information storage unit 40. The number of distributed sheets may be registered more than the number of distributed sheets, or may be registered less than the number of distributed sheets and increased later. The lottery numbers may be registered in order starting from "1", or may be registered according to different rules for each store. When the lottery numbers are registered according to different rules for each store, it is possible to use store visit analysis, or to provide different prizes for each store. Proceeding to step S14, the lottery number / prize registration unit 30 stores the tamper-proof codes in the lottery information of the lottery information storage unit 40 in association with the lottery numbers for the number of distributed sheets. The tamper-proof codes may be registered in order starting from "1", or may be registered according to other rules.

[0046] Proceeding to step S16, the lottery number / prize registration unit 30 stores the information required for printing the lottery ticket in the lottery information storage unit 40 and contacts the lottery ticket printing unit 32. In step S18, the lottery ticket printing unit 32 creates a design for the lottery ticket. Note that security can be improved by designing the lottery ticket to be less susceptible to fraudulent acts such as counterfeiting, duplication, and tampering.

[0047] In step S20, the lottery ticket printing unit 32 controls the printer 14 to print a lottery ticket in which an invisible lottery number and a visible tamper-proof code are embedded in the image of the designed design. In step S22, the printed lottery ticket is delivered to the organizer or the like.

[0048] In step S24, the organizer distributes lottery tickets to customers. The organizer can distribute lottery tickets to customers as desired, such as with each purchase, per purchase amount, or free of charge.

[0049] In step S26, the organizer or the like registers the prizes from the PC 10. The prizes registered by the organizer or the like are used to register the prize names in the lottery information of Fig. 6. In step S28, the lottery number / prize registration unit 30 stores the information necessary for the lottery in the lottery information storage unit 40, and contacts the lottery processing execution unit 36.

[0050] Proceeding to step S30, the customer or the like to whom the lottery ticket has been distributed goes to a lottery venue set up in a store or the like with the lottery ticket. In step S32, for example, a staff member at the lottery venue receives the lottery ticket from the customer and reads the invisible lottery number from the lottery ticket with the reader 12. The lottery ticket reading unit 34 communicates the lottery number read from the lottery ticket to the lottery processing execution unit 36.

[0051] In step S36, the lottery process execution unit 36 ​​executes a lottery according to the read lottery number and the lottery information stored in the lottery information storage unit 40, and obtains the prize name and tamper prevention code associated with the read lottery number. In addition, the lottery process execution unit 36 ​​writes, for example, the date, time, and minute when the lottery number was read from the lottery ticket in the reader read check of the lottery number read from the lottery ticket in step S32. Note that writing in the reader read check is one example, and it may be only a check, or may not be necessary depending on security.

[0052] Proceeding to step S38, the lottery process execution unit 36 ​​transfers the prize name and the tamper prevention code associated with the lottery number read from the lottery ticket to the lottery result output unit 38. Note that in step S36, if the reader read check associated with the read lottery number contains information indicating that the lottery ticket has already been used, the lottery process execution unit 36 ​​notifies the lottery result output unit 38 of that fact. The lottery result output unit 38, which has been notified that the lottery ticket has already been used, may output a message to that effect on the display 506, or may output a warning sound or the like as an error.

[0053] In step S40, the lottery result output unit 38 controls the printer 14 to print the prize name, which is the result of the lottery, and the tamper prevention code transferred from the lottery processing execution unit 36, on, for example, the back side of the lottery ticket. The lottery result output unit 38 may also display the prize name, which is the result of the lottery, and the tamper prevention code transferred from the lottery processing execution unit 36 ​​on the display 506, and an attendant or the like may write the prize name, which is the result of the lottery, on the back side of the lottery ticket with a seal or the like.

[0054] Note that staff at the lottery venue can visually confirm that the tamper-proof code printed on the back of the lottery ticket is the same as the tamper-proof code printed on the front of the lottery ticket, and can check, for example, whether a customer who has multiple lottery tickets has printed the wrong lottery ticket. The tamper-proof codes printed on the front and back of the lottery ticket do not necessarily have to be the same as long as staff can confirm that there is no mistake, and a code or the like may be used.

[0055] In step S42, the attendant or the like returns the lottery ticket, on the back of which is printed the name of the prize that is the result of the lottery and a tamper-proof code, to the customer. In step S44, the customer can receive the prize at a store or the like according to the name of the prize printed on the back of the lottery ticket.

[0056] There are various designs of lottery tickets used in the lottery ticket system 1 of this embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining examples of designs of lottery tickets used in the lottery ticket system of this embodiment. The lottery ticket used in the lottery ticket system 1 of this embodiment may clearly indicate a field on the surface of the lottery ticket where an invisible lottery number is printed in a two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 8(a), for example. Furthermore, the lottery ticket used in the lottery ticket system 1 of this embodiment may not clearly indicate a field on the surface of the lottery ticket where an invisible lottery number is printed in a two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. 8(b), for example.

[0057] Furthermore, the lottery ticket used in the lottery ticket system 1 of this embodiment is printed by mixing a black image made with a monochrome black ink or toner (an example of a first ink or toner) that absorbs infrared light and a black image made with cyan+magenta+yellow ink or toner (an example of a second ink or toner) that reflects infrared light (so as to hide at least a portion of the black image made with the first ink or toner), making it possible to print an invisible lottery number.

[0058] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specifically disclosed embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible without departing from the scope of the claims. Note that the lottery ticket system 1 described in the present embodiment is only one example, and it goes without saying that there are various system configuration examples according to the application and purpose.

[0059] Each function of the above-described embodiments can be realized by one or more processing circuits. Here, the term "processing circuit" in this specification includes a processor programmed to execute each function by software, such as a processor implemented by an electronic circuit, and a device such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), a DSP (digital signal processor), an FPGA (field programmable gate array), or a conventional circuit module designed to execute each function described above.

[0060] The devices described in the example are merely representative of one of several computing environments for implementing the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0061] In one embodiment, server 16 includes multiple computing devices, such as a server cluster, configured to communicate with each other over any type of communications link, including network 18, shared memory, etc., to perform the processing disclosed herein. Similarly, PCs 10A and 10B may include multiple computing devices configured to communicate with each other.

[0062] Furthermore, units such as PC 10A, PC 10B, and server 16 can be configured to share the disclosed processing steps in various combinations. For example, a process performed by a given unit can be performed by another unit. Similarly, a function of a given unit can be performed by another unit. Also, each element of PC 10A, PC 10B, and server 16 can be integrated into one device or separated into multiple devices. [Explanation of symbols]

[0063] 1 Lottery ticket system 10, 10A, 10B PC 12 Leader 14, 14A, 14B Printers 16 Server 18 Network 30 Lottery Number / Prize Registration Section 32 Lottery Ticket Printing Department 34 Lottery ticket reader 36 Lottery Processing Execution Unit 38 Lottery result output section 40 Lottery information storage unit 506 Display 1000 lottery tickets [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0064] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-342528 A

Claims

1. An information processing device, a lottery information storage means for storing the lottery number, the lottery result, and the tamper-proof code in association with each other; a lottery ticket reading means for controlling a reader to read the lottery number from a lottery ticket on which the invisible lottery number and a visible tamper-proof code, which are stored in association with the lottery information storage means, are printed; a lottery process execution means for conducting a lottery using the lottery number read from the lottery ticket, and selecting the lottery result and the tamper-proof code stored in correspondence with the lottery number; a lottery result output means for outputting the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code; Function as a the lottery result output means controls a printer to print the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code on the lottery ticket, or controls a display to display the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code. program.

2. The lottery ticket reading means controls an infrared or ultraviolet reader to read the lottery number from the lottery ticket on which the lottery number is printed in a manner that is invisible in a natural light environment. The program according to claim 1 .

3. The result of the lottery is information representing the lottery grade and prize.

3. The program according to claim 1 or 2,

4. The lottery numbers are registered according to different rules for each store where the lottery is held.

4. The program according to claim 1, wherein the program further comprises:

5. a lottery information storage means for storing a lottery number, a lottery result, and a tamper-proof code in association with each other; a lottery ticket reading means for controlling a reader to read the lottery number from a lottery ticket on which the invisible lottery number and a visible tamper-proof code, which are stored in association with the lottery information storage means, are printed; a lottery process execution means for conducting a lottery using the lottery number read from the lottery ticket and selecting the lottery result and the tamper-proof code stored in correspondence with the lottery number; a lottery result output means for outputting the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code; having the lottery result output means controls a printer to print the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code on the lottery ticket, or controls a display to display the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code. Information processing device.

6. A lottery ticket system having a printer capable of printing visible and invisible images, a reader capable of reading the invisible images printed by the printer, and an information processing device that controls the printer and the reader to manage a lottery using a lottery ticket, The information processing device includes: a lottery information storage means for storing a lottery number, a lottery result, and a tamper-proof code in association with each other; a lottery ticket printing means for controlling the printer to print the lottery ticket including the invisible lottery number and the visible tamper-proof code stored in association with the lottery information storage means; a lottery ticket reading means for controlling the reader to read the invisible lottery number from the lottery ticket; a lottery process execution means for conducting a lottery using the lottery number read from the lottery ticket and selecting the lottery result and the tamper-proof code stored in correspondence with the lottery number; a lottery result output means for outputting the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code; having the lottery result output means controls a printer to print the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code on the lottery ticket, or controls a display to display the selected lottery result and the tamper-proof code. Lottery ticket system.

7. The lottery ticket printing means prints the invisible lottery number on the lottery ticket using ink or toner that is invisible in a natural light environment and can be read by an infrared or ultraviolet reader.

7. The lottery ticket system according to claim 6,

8. The lottery ticket printing means uses a first ink or toner that is visible in a natural light environment and can be read by an infrared or ultraviolet reader, and a second ink or toner that is visible in a natural light environment and cannot be read by an infrared or ultraviolet reader, and prints an image of the same color as the image of the lottery number with the second ink or toner so that the lottery number printed with the first ink or toner becomes invisible, thereby printing the invisible lottery number on the lottery ticket.

7. The lottery ticket system according to claim 6,

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