Ticket issuing device, ticket issuing program, and ticket issuing system

Abstract

To provide a highly engaging ticket issuing device, ticket issuing program, and ticket issuing system. [Solution] The ticket issuing device 10 includes a presentation means for presenting multiple lottery tickets, a selection means for selecting a method of receiving the product corresponding to the lottery ticket from a first receiving method and a second receiving method, an issuing means for issuing a ticket on which the product information is written, and a control means for controlling the presentation means, the selection means, and the issuing means. Furthermore, the ticket issuing device 10 can issue a ticket when the first receiving method is selected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ticket issuing device, a ticket issuing program, and a ticket issuing system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a product providing system that allows consumers to participate in campaigns while having fun, and can reduce the burden on campaign organizers while promoting products, an online lottery-type product providing system has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] For service providers that provide products, it is desirable to be able to efficiently manage the products to be provided, and there is room for further improvement in this regard.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a highly entertaining ticket issuing device, ticket issuing program, and ticket issuing system.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A ticket issuing device according to one aspect of the present invention is a ticket issuing device, comprising: a presenting unit that presents a plurality of lottery tickets; a selecting unit that selects a receiving method for a product corresponding to product information on the lottery ticket from a first receiving method and a second receiving method; an issuing unit that issues a ticket on which the product information is described; and a control unit that controls the presenting unit, the selecting unit, and the issuing unit, wherein when the first receiving method is selected, the ticket can be issued.

[0007] A ticket issuing program according to one aspect of the present invention is a ticket issuing program for a ticket issuing device comprising: a presentation means for presenting a plurality of lottery tickets; a selection means for selecting a method for receiving the product information corresponding to the lottery ticket from a first receiving method and a second receiving method; and an issuing means for issuing a ticket on which the product information is written, wherein the program causes the processor of the ticket issuing device to execute a process that enables the issuance of a ticket when the first receiving method is selected.

[0008] A ticket issuing system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a ticket issuing device and a management device capable of communicating with the ticket issuing device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly engaging ticket issuing device, ticket issuing program, and ticket issuing system. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a front view of the ticket issuing device 10 in the embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a side view showing the door section 10B of the ticket issuing device 10 in the open position. [Figure 3] This diagram shows an example of the configuration of ticket issuance system 1. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the ticket issuing device 10. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of server 30. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of a list of products and inventory displayed on the user terminal 40. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of a product selection screen 52 displayed on the touch panel monitor 12 of the ticket issuing device 10. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the purchase quantity selection screen 53 that appears when option 52A for the "Dinosaur Lottery" is selected. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of the payment screen 54 that appears when the "OK" button 53G is tapped. [Figure 10] This is a diagram showing an example of a lottery screen 55 that is displayed when payment for a purchased lottery is completed. [Figure 11] This is a diagram showing an example of a product acquisition screen 57 that is displayed when a lottery option 55B is selected on the lottery screen 55 of Figure 10. [Figure 12] This is a diagram showing an example of a ticket output screen 59 that is displayed when selection of lotteries for the number of purchased times is completed. [Figure 13] This is a diagram showing an example of a ticket 60 discharged from the thermal printer 13. [Figure 14] This is a diagram showing a count-up screen 61 which is an example of a game screen. [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0011] Hereinafter, aspects of a ticket issuing device, a ticket issuing program, and a ticket issuing system representing one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] <Ticket Issuing Device in Embodiment> Figure 1 is a front view of the ticket issuing device 10 according to the embodiment. Figure 2 is a side view showing a state where a door portion 10B of the ticket issuing device 10 is opened.

[0013] The ticket issuing device 10 includes, for example, a box-shaped main body portion 10A, and a door portion 10B that is attached to the front side of the main body portion 10A and can be opened and closed around one side portion as an axis with respect to the main body portion 10A. Further, the ticket issuing device 10 is provided with, in the main body portion 10A, a touch panel monitor 12 which is an example of the "presentation means", "first presentation means", "operation means", and "selection means" of the present invention, a thermal printer 13 which is an example of the "issuing means" of the present invention, a code scanner 14, a speaker 15, a payment terminal 16 which is an example of the "receiving means" of the present invention, and a seal 18 which is an example of the "second presentation means" of the present invention.

[0014] The ticket issuing device 10 is a device that executes a lottery process for, for example, a lottery drawn by a user or a game played by a user, and issues a ticket that can be exchanged for a predetermined product. The predetermined products are a plurality of types of products belonging to a specific title. The specific title is, for example, a product group including a plurality of characters (such as a "character series"). Any one character series selected from the plurality of character series is set in the product group. A user can select an arbitrary character series from a plurality of pre-prepared character series, and acquire a product associated with that character series based on a lottery result of a lottery method performed by the user themselves or a game method performed by the user themselves.

[0015] The seal 18 presents device information that can identify the ticket issuing device 10. The seal 18 presents the device information as, for example, "identification information" whose presentation state is invariable. The "identification information" is a two-dimensional code indicating a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) for accessing a Web (World Wide Web) page. The identification information is an example of the "second aspect" of the present invention.

[0016] <Ticket issuing system in the embodiment> Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the ticket issuing system 1. As shown in Figure 3, the ticket issuing system 1 includes a ticket issuing device 10, a server 30, and a user terminal 40. The ticket issuing device 10, the server 30, and the user terminal 40 are communicably connected to each other via a network 20. The server 30 is an example of the "management device" of the present invention.

[0017] The ticket issuing device 10 acquires a plurality of product information items that can be provided to users from the server 30 via the network 20. The server 30 can manage the sales status of products for each ticket issuing device based on the product information transmitted and received with the ticket issuing device.

[0018] The user terminal 40 obtains device information regarding the ticket issuing device 10 from the server 30 via the network 20. Based on the information about the ticket issuing device 10 transmitted to and from the user terminal 40, the server 30 can understand the user's movements.

[0019] The user terminal 40 can acquire identification information presented by, for example, a sticker 18 attached to the ticket issuing device 10. The identification information is configured to be different for each ticket issuing device 10. Furthermore, the identification information is configured to be obtainable by the user terminal 40 before payment of the price is accepted.

[0020] The identification information can be obtained by the user terminal 40, and the ticket issuing device 10 can then display product inventory information to the user terminal 40. The inventory information is displayed by reading the identification information (two-dimensional code) with a camera and accessing the URI indicated by the two-dimensional code using a web browser.

[0021] The identification information is configured to be valid when the ticket issuing device 10 is powered on. When the ticket issuing device 10 is powered on and is online (can communicate with the server 30), the server 30 prompts the user to view a web page with inventory information in response to a request for a URI of a two-dimensional code. The identification information is configured to be able to present the user terminal 40 with inventory information for the products in the ticket issuing device 10 when the ticket issuing device 10 is powered on.

[0022] The identification information is configured to display the inventory information of the product in the ticket issuing device 10 at the time the identification information is acquired by the user terminal 40 to the user terminal 40 for a certain period of time only. The inventory information is hidden from the user terminal 40's display screen, for example, after a certain period of time has elapsed since it was displayed on the user terminal 40. The inventory information may also be updated to the latest inventory information after a certain period of time has elapsed since it was displayed on the user terminal 40.

[0023] <Functional Configuration of Ticket Issuing Device> Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the ticket issuing device 10. As shown in Figure 4, the ticket issuing device 10 includes a touch panel monitor 12, a thermal printer 13, a code scanner 14, a speaker 15, and a payment terminal 16, as well as a main board 11, a communication module 17, and a power supply means 19. The touch panel monitor 12, thermal printer 13, code scanner 14, speaker 15, payment terminal 16, communication module 17, and power supply means 19 are electrically connected to the main board 11. The main board 11 controls the operation of each connected part.

[0024] The main board 11 is an example of the "control means" of the present invention. The code scanner 14 and the main board 11 are an example of the "registration means" of the present invention. The communication module 17 and the main board 11 are an example of the "acquisition means" of the present invention. The communication module 17 and the main board 11 are an example of the "transmission means" of the present invention. The main board 11 is equipped with a CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU of the main board 11 controls each part based on the ticket issuance program stored in the memory unit (not shown) to perform various controls such as ticket issuance.

[0025] The touch panel monitor (presentation means) 12 presents an image of a lottery-based sales method performed by the user, and an image of a game-based sales method performed by the user. The lottery method is an example of the "first provision format" of the present invention. The game format is an example of the "second provision format" of the present invention. The touch panel monitor 12 presents either the lottery method or the game format in a selectable manner. The provision format (lottery method or game format) is pre-set for each product group. When a user selects any product group from among multiple product groups, the main board 11 of the ticket issuing device 10 selects the provision format set for that product group. The touch panel monitor 12 presents the selected provision format.

[0026] Different product information is associated with the lottery system and the game system. The lottery system is associated with the first type of product. The game system is associated with a second type of product, which is different from the first type. Furthermore, the lottery system is associated with the first product group, and the game system is associated with the second product group.

[0027] In the lottery and game modes, each lottery ticket that a user can select is randomly associated with one of several prize options. To select a lottery ticket in the provided image, the user must touch the presented ticket for a certain period of time (e.g., 1 second or more). In the provided image, selecting two or more lottery tickets simultaneously is considered invalid.

[0028] The lottery method is a distribution method based on a random draw performed by the user. The game method is a distribution method based on the user's gameplay. The game method is a distribution method based on the user's gameplay in one of several games selected from a selection of games.

[0029] When the lottery method is selected, the system is configured to require fewer operations on the touch panel monitor (operating means) 12 than when the game method is selected. In other words, when a user acquires a product, acquiring it through the lottery method requires fewer operations than acquiring it through the game method. Furthermore, when the lottery method is selected, the system is configured to shorten the time until the product is issued compared to when the game method is selected. In other words, when a user acquires a product, acquiring it through the lottery method requires less time than acquiring it through the game method.

[0030] The touch panel monitor 12 displays product information about products that can be provided to the user. The product information about products that can be provided to the user is the product information registered on the main board 11.

[0031] The touch panel monitor 12 displays multiple lottery tickets that can be drawn by the user's selection in the lottery ticket display image and the game display image. The touch panel monitor 12 displays the lottery tickets as, for example, "pictures" whose display state can be changed. The picture is an example of the "first embodiment" of the present invention. The first embodiment is a different embodiment from the second embodiment ("identification information") described above.

[0032] The touch panel monitor 12 can distinguish between selected and unselected lottery tickets among those displayed. Selected lottery tickets include visible product information and prize information. Unselected lottery tickets do not include visible product information or prize information. Selected lottery tickets are displayed in a way that allows the user to recognize the product they have won and their prize. Unselected lottery tickets are displayed in a way that prevents the user from recognizing the product they can win and their prize.

[0033] The touch panel monitor 12 can distinguish between the lottery tickets selected by the user and those selected by others. Specifically, the touch panel monitor 12 distinguishes between the lottery tickets selected in the current ticket issuance procedure and those selected in past ticket issuance procedures. In addition, the touch panel monitor 12 can display all unselected lottery tickets with the same image for easy viewing. That is, unselected lottery tickets are displayed in a way that the user cannot distinguish them by looking at the tickets alone. Furthermore, the touch panel monitor 12 can display at least one of the product information and prize information corresponding to the selected lottery ticket, provided that a lottery ticket has been selected.

[0034] The touch panel monitor 12 can display multiple lottery tickets in fixed positions within the provided image. For example, the touch panel monitor 12 can display multiple lottery tickets in a matrix arrangement.

[0035] The touch panel monitor 12 can display lottery tickets corresponding to product inventory information. Product inventory information can be obtained from the server 30 via the communication module 17 by the main board 11. "Inventory" refers to the inventory of nearby exchange locations and delivery warehouses. The touch panel monitor 12 displays lottery tickets corresponding to product information of products that are in stock, making them selectable, and displays lottery tickets corresponding to product information of products that are out of stock, making them unselectable. The touch panel monitor 12 displays lottery tickets corresponding to product information of products that are out of stock as already selected. The touch panel monitor 12 can display lottery tickets conditionally on obtaining product inventory information. Note that the lottery tickets do not display product inventory information.

[0036] The touch panel monitor (first display means) 12 can display multiple lottery tickets after acquiring identification information from the user terminal 40. For example, the touch panel monitor 12 displays a ticket if the user terminal 40 has accessed the inventory information web page within a certain period of time (any user terminal can access it). Alternatively, in a configuration where products are sold after authenticating the accessing user, the touch panel monitor 12 may be configured to display a ticket if the user's user terminal 40 has accessed the inventory information web page. After acquiring identification information from the user terminal 40, the touch panel monitor 12 displays a ticket that the user can select from among the multiple lottery tickets presented.

[0037] The touch panel monitor (selection means) 12 allows the user to select a method for receiving the product corresponding to the lottery ticket. The touch panel monitor 12 presents two methods of receiving the product: an "exchange method" in which the printed ticket is exchanged for the product, and a "delivery method" in which the product is received via online delivery. The user selects a method from these options through a selection operation (touch operation). The exchange method is a method in which the user receives the product without the product being delivered. The delivery method is a method in which the user receives the product via delivery. The exchange method is an example of the "first receiving method" of the present invention. The delivery method is an example of the "second receiving method" of the present invention.

[0038] The touch panel monitor (display means) 12 displays identification information when a delivery method is selected. The "identification information" is, for example, a two-dimensional code. 。 On user terminal 40 Identification information After obtaining the item, the system is configured to allow users to enter recipient information. "Recipient information" includes the delivery address, name, and delivery date. The method of receiving the product can be selected either before or after selecting the lottery ticket.

[0039] The touch panel monitor 12 can simultaneously display both the exchange / receive method and the delivery / receive method. If ticket issuance is impossible, the touch panel monitor 12 allows only the delivery / receive method to be selected. "Ticket issuance impossible" refers to a malfunction of the thermal printer (out of paper, out of toner, malfunction, etc.). If product delivery is impossible, the touch panel monitor 12 allows only the exchange / receive method to be selected. "Product delivery impossible" refers to the ticket issuing device 10 being set to "product delivery impossible." This setting may be configured, for example, by communication from the server 30 or by operation on the ticket issuing device 10. Specifically, the "product delivery impossible" setting is configured in the event of a disaster, etc.

[0040] The touch panel monitor 12 allows the user to select a payment method after receiving payment to the payment terminal 16. The touch panel monitor 12 also allows the user to select a lottery ticket after receiving payment.

[0041] The thermal printer (issuance means) 13 issues a voucher containing information on one of the selected products from among the multiple product information registered on the main board 11. The voucher is made of paper. The issued voucher can be exchanged for a product. The voucher includes a "receipt" containing sales information and an "exchange voucher" that can be exchanged for an actual product. The receipt contains, for example, the store name, store address, store telephone number, purchase date, and payment information. The exchange voucher contains, for example, the product title, store name, store address, store telephone number, purchase date, product name, and details of the prize received. The receipt and exchange voucher are ejected separately at the time of discharge (issuance). When exchanging for a product, only the exchange voucher is collected.

[0042] The thermal printer 13 can issue tickets containing product information corresponding to either a lottery system or a game system. When the lottery system is selected, the thermal printer 13 can issue tickets containing information on one product selected from the first type of product group. When the game system is selected, the thermal printer 13 can issue tickets containing information on one product selected from the second type of product group.

[0043] The thermal printer 13 can issue tickets that contain prize information (e.g., Prize A, Prize B, etc.) selected based on the results of a random draw (lottery) or the user's gameplay.

[0044] In the lottery and game systems, the number of times a lottery ticket can be selected can be multiple times during the series of ticket issuance procedures. When a user selects a lottery ticket multiple times in the lottery and game systems, the thermal printer 13 can issue tickets containing information on multiple prizes selected based on the results of those draws.

[0045] The thermal printer 13 can issue tickets containing prize information selected from the product information registered on the main board 11. The product information includes multiple prize options for each character series.

[0046] The thermal printer 13 can issue lottery tickets, provided that the main board 11 obtains product inventory information from the server 30.

[0047] The thermal printer 13 will not issue lottery tickets if the number of lottery tickets corresponding to the product information of a product that is in stock falls below a certain number. The thermal printer 13 will stop the service at the ticket issuing device 10 if the number of remaining lottery tickets corresponding to a certain product falls below a certain number, even if that product is in stock. For example, the sale of lottery tickets will be stopped if the number of remaining tickets becomes so small that no one is selecting a product, or if only low-prize items remain.

[0048] The thermal printer 13 can issue lottery tickets after obtaining identification information from the user terminal 40.

[0049] The thermal printer 13 can set an upper limit on the number of times a lottery ticket can be selected in a series of ticket issuance procedures. A "series of ticket issuance procedures" refers to the selection and payment of lottery tickets. "Number of selections" refers to the number of purchases. "Upper limit on the number of selections" refers to the upper limit on the number of selections in a series of ticket issuance procedures. The upper limit on the number of lottery ticket selections can be set by the administrator of the ticket issuance device 10. The upper limit on the number of lottery ticket selections cannot be set by the user of the ticket issuance device 10. The upper limit on the number of lottery ticket selections can be set based on either direct or indirect operations on the ticket issuance device 10. Indirect operations are operations from the server 30, which is the management device for the ticket issuance device 10. If the number of lottery ticket selections has reached the set upper limit, it is not possible to select any more lottery tickets. Once a user has selected up to the upper limit, they will take over for the next user after completing the series of ticket issuance procedures for that round (sequence). If the number of lottery ticket selections reaches the upper limit, it is possible to select lottery tickets again by performing a new series of ticket issuance procedures.

[0050] The maximum number of times a lottery ticket can be selected can be set for each product group. Additionally, the maximum number of times a lottery ticket can be selected can be set for each character series. The number of lottery tickets a user wishes to select can be chosen before selecting the tickets. The number of selections can be limited to the maximum number of selections. Lottery tickets can be selected in the number of selections corresponding to the selected number of tickets.

[0051] The thermal printer 13 can issue tickets containing product information corresponding to the selected lottery ticket. The thermal printer 13 may also include information on the issued tickets, such as the number of times the lottery ticket has been selected or how to receive the product.

[0052] The thermal printer 13 can issue a voucher when an exchange method is selected. For example, if the exchange method is selected as the method of receiving the goods, the thermal printer 13 will issue an exchange voucher (receipt and exchange voucher), but will not issue an exchange voucher if the delivery method is selected. In addition, the thermal printer 13 may issue a receipt for the voucher when the exchange method is selected and not when the delivery method is selected, or it may issue a receipt regardless of whether the exchange method or delivery method is selected.

[0053] The thermal printer 13 is equipped with a printing unit capable of printing product information and other data onto paper. The thermal printer 13 is configured so that vendors involved in providing tickets can access it by opening the door 10B of the main unit 10A forward (as shown in Figure 2). The printing unit of the thermal printer 13 is also configured so that the ticket paper can be replenished by opening the door 10B.

[0054] The format of offering each product group presented at the time of ticket issuance (lottery system and game system) can be selected by either the user or the administrator of the ticket issuing device 10. The selection of the lottery system and game system may be made by the user using the touch panel monitor 12, or the administrator may make the selection and prevent the user from making the selection.

[0055] Furthermore, the format of offering each product group presented at the time of ticket issuance is designed to be changeable depending on the time of year. For example, since the product groups offered change depending on the time of year, the format of offering corresponding to those product groups also changes accordingly.

[0056] The code scanner 14 reads a code containing multiple product information items that can be provided to the user. The code contains information (request destination) for obtaining the "multiple product information items" from the server 30. The "multiple product information items" refer to character series information that includes multiple characters. The code scanner 14 is located on the outer surface of the main body 10A and is configured to read codes related to replenishment products supplied by the vendor without opening the door 10B.

[0057] Speaker 15 is capable of outputting audio information related to ticket issuance by the ticket issuing device 10. For example, it can provide voice guidance to the user regarding the operation of ticket issuance. Specifically, it can provide voice guidance on the operation procedures related to the lottery the user draws or the game the user plays.

[0058] The payment terminal (reception means) 16 is capable of accepting payment for the issuance of tickets. The payment terminal 16 can accept payment before or after the selection of either the lottery method or the game method, which is selected by the touch panel monitor 12. The payment terminal 16 can accept payments by, for example, card or code. In addition, a coin payment module consisting of, for example, a coin selector or cash box may be provided to enable cash payments.

[0059] The payment terminal 16 can accept payment before the selection of lottery tickets in the provision of lottery and game methods. The selection of lottery tickets is performed after payment has been made. Furthermore, if the payment terminal 16 accepts payment for two or more lottery tickets from among multiple tickets, it allows the user to select two or more lottery tickets.

[0060] The payment terminal 16 can accept payment in the lottery system and the game system, provided that the product information included in at least one of the lottery tickets is in stock. The payment terminal 16 will not accept payment if, for example, there are still lottery tickets remaining for selection, the product is out of stock and cannot be provided.

[0061] The payment terminal 16 can accept payment after obtaining identification information from the user terminal 40. The payment terminal 16 is configured so that payment cannot be made until the inventory information has been displayed, as inventory information display and payment are performed using a dedicated application.

[0062] The payment terminal 16 can accept payment after the desired number of lottery tickets has been selected. The payment terminal 16 accepts payment after the number of lottery tickets to be selected has been determined.

[0063] The payment terminal 16 can accept payment of an additional fee if the delivery method is selected. "Additional fee" refers to the shipping cost of the goods. If the delivery method is selected, the lottery ticket can be selected after payment including the shipping cost. The payment terminal 16 can ship the goods, conditional on accepting payment of the additional fee. If the exchange method is selected, the period until the goods are received is the first period. If the delivery method is selected, the period until the goods are received is the second period, which is longer than the first period. The exchange method allows for faster goods receipt than the delivery method.

[0064] The communication module 17 is a module capable of communicating with an external server 30, which is the source of product information. The communication module 17 is, for example, an LTE (Long Term Evolution) terminal capable of communication.

[0065] The power supply means 19 supplies power to each part of the ticket issuing device 10.

[0066] The main board 11 registers multiple product information items that can be provided to the user. The main board 11 can register all product information for a character series indicated by a code read by the code scanner 14. Each character series contains multiple product information items that can be provided to the user. The main board 11, together with the code scanner 14, can register multiple product information items included in the character series that can be provided to the user by reading the code indicating the character series.

[0067] The main board 11 manages product inventory based on product inventory information obtained from the server 30. The main board 11 (acquisition means) can acquire inventory information from the server 30 when the product inventory status changes from no inventory to available inventory. For example, when product is received and the product inventory status changes from no inventory to available inventory, the server 30 transmits the updated inventory information to the ticket issuing device 10. The main board 11 can acquire product inventory information from the server 30 when the power supply means 19 is turned on. The main board 11 acquires inventory information when the power is turned on, and thereafter acquires it periodically or when the inventory information changes.

[0068] The main board 11 (transmission means) can transmit the issuance information of each lottery ticket to the server 30 via the communication module 17 each time a lottery ticket is issued.

[0069] <Server Hardware Configuration> Figure 5 shows an example of the hardware configuration of server 30. As shown in Figure 5, server 30 comprises a processor 31, memory 32, and a communication interface 33. The processor 31, memory 32, and communication interface 33 are connected, for example, by a bus 39.

[0070] The processor 31 is a circuit that performs signal processing, and is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls the entire server 30. The processor 31 may also be implemented using other digital circuits such as an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). Furthermore, the processor 31 may be implemented by combining multiple digital circuits.

[0071] Memory 32 includes, for example, main memory and auxiliary memory. Main memory is, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory). Main memory is used as the work area of ​​processor 31.

[0072] Auxiliary memory is non-volatile memory such as magnetic disks, optical disks, or flash memory. Various management programs for operating the server 30 are stored in the auxiliary memory. The programs stored in the auxiliary memory are loaded into main memory and executed by the processor 31.

[0073] Furthermore, auxiliary memory may include portable memory that can be removed from the server 30. Portable memory may include memory cards such as USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drives and SD (Secure Digital) memory cards, or external hard disk drives.

[0074] The communication interface 33 is a communication interface that communicates with the outside world (e.g., the network 20) ​​of the server 30. The communication interface 33 is controlled by the processor 31.

[0075] The processor 31 and communication interface 33 manage the sales performance of products for each ticket issuing device 10 based on product information transmitted and received with the ticket issuing device 10. Furthermore, the processor 31 and communication interface 33 understand user behavior based on information about the ticket issuing device 10 transmitted and received with the user terminal 40.

[0076] <Ticket issuing operation of the ticket issuing machine> The ticket issuance operation by the ticket issuing device 10 will be described below.

[0077] Figure 6 shows an example of a product and inventory list 51 displayed on the user terminal 40. The product and inventory list 51 can be displayed by scanning the two-dimensional code on the sticker 18 attached to the ticket issuing device 10 with the user terminal 40. When the two-dimensional code is scanned with the camera of the user terminal 40, the user can access a web page showing the inventory information of the ticket issuing device 10, and the inventory information is displayed on the display screen of the user terminal 40.

[0078] The product and inventory list 51 displays the types of products (characters) that can be obtained and the number of remaining products. In the product and inventory list 51 shown in Figure 6, the types of characters in the dinosaur lottery (product group) are listed as follows: Prize A: Dinosaur A figure, Prize B: Dinosaur B figure, Prize C: Dinosaur C figure, Prize D: Dinosaur D figure, Prize E: Dinosaur keychain, Prize F: Dinosaur acrylic stand, Prize G: Dinosaur clear file, Last One Prize: Dinosaur Z figure. The number of remaining products is displayed as, for example, 0 / 1 = (number already selected) / (number of each prize included). Products that are no longer available are marked "SOLD OUT".

[0079] Furthermore, the product group displayed on the user terminal 40 can be changed to a different product group by, for example, swiping the display screen of the user terminal 40. The user can check the product inventory information at the ticket issuing device 10 and then decide whether or not to issue a ticket from the ticket issuing device 10.

[0080] Figure 7 shows an example of the product selection screen 52 displayed on the touch panel monitor 12 of the ticket issuing device 10. When issuing a ticket, tapping, for example, the "Start Issuance Button" (not shown) displayed on the touch panel monitor 12 will transition to the product selection screen 52 shown in Figure 7.

[0081] The product selection screen 52 displays the titles that are available for selection. In the product selection screen 52 shown in Figure 7, the option 52A for "Dinosaur Lottery" is displayed. The "Dinosaur Lottery" option 52A displays "Dinosaur Lottery," which indicates the product group (character series), and product information for the multiple characters included in that product group. These multiple characters are product information registered on the main board 11. Specifically, the "Dinosaur Lottery" option 52A displays Dinosaur A figure, Dinosaur B figure, Dinosaur C figure, Dinosaur D figure, Dinosaur keychain, Dinosaur acrylic stand, Dinosaur clear file, Dinosaur Z figure, and the prizes (A prize to G prize, Last One prize) associated with these products. In addition, for prizes where the available stock has run out, a label such as "SOLD OUT" 52B is displayed. Also, for example, "1 / 3" for the E prize dinosaur keychain indicates that there are 3 E prizes in the Dinosaur Lottery, and since one has been selected, 2 remain. Furthermore, option 52A for the "Dinosaur Lottery" displays the distribution method 52C associated with this Dinosaur Lottery. The distribution method 52C for the Dinosaur Lottery is set to "Lottery Method".

[0082] In addition to the "Dinosaur Lottery" option 52A, other lottery options 52D and 52E are also available as selectable titles. To play the lottery with options 52D and 52E, for example, tap the scroll button 52F to move the left option 52D to the center of the product selection screen 52, or tap the scroll button 52G to move the right option 52E to the center of the product selection screen 52. By tapping the option displayed in the center, that title (in this example, "Dinosaur Lottery") will be selected. Note that option 52E has a "Game Method" provision method 52C set. In addition to product information and prizes, each option may also display an image of the product.

[0083] Figure 8 shows an example of the purchase count selection screen 53 that appears when the "Dinosaur Lottery" option 52A is selected. The purchase count selection screen 53 displays an input message 53A prompting the user to enter the number of times they want to purchase the Dinosaur Lottery, such as "Please enter the number of purchases." The purchase count selection screen 53 also displays "Remaining Lottery Tickets" 53B, which shows the number of remaining tickets that can be used for the Dinosaur Lottery. The display "12 / 20" indicates that 12 of the 20 tickets provided remain. The purchase count selection screen 53 also displays "Number of Inputs" 53C, which shows the number of purchases entered by the user (5 times in this example). The number of inputs can be increased or decreased using the increase button 53D and decrease button 53E. However, the number of lottery tickets purchased (number of draws) in a series of ticket issuance procedures can be selected within the range of the selection limit (e.g., 5 times) that is set in advance for each product group. In addition, the number of lottery tickets purchased may be limited by the number of remaining tickets. For example, even if the purchase limit is set to 5 times, if the remaining number of lottery tickets is less than 5, the purchase limit cannot be increased to 5 times. Also, the purchase number selection screen 53 displays the "total amount" 53F, which shows the price required for the purchase (50$ in this example). The purchase number selection screen 53 also displays an "OK" button 53G to accept the displayed content and a "CANCEL" button 53H to cancel the displayed content.

[0084] Figure 9 shows an example of the payment screen 54 that appears when the "OK" button 53G is tapped. The payment screen 54 displays a payment message 54A prompting the user to pay for the dinosaur lottery purchase, such as "Please check the details and make the payment." The payment screen 54 also displays "Number of Purchases" 54B, which indicates the number of dinosaur lottery tickets purchased by the user (5 in this example). The payment screen 54 also displays "Total Amount" 54C, which indicates the price of the purchased dinosaur lottery tickets (50$ in this example). When this payment screen 54 is displayed, the ticket issuing device 10 accepts touch payment, for example, by entering a code via a payment terminal 16. The ticket issuing device 10 is also configured to process payments according to the number of draws performed based on the number of lottery tickets purchased by the user.

[0085] Figure 10 shows an example of the lottery screen 55 that appears when payment for a purchased lottery ticket is completed. The lottery screen 55 displays a selection message 55A prompting the user to choose a lottery ticket, such as "Choose your favorite lottery ticket and tap!". The lottery screen 55 also displays the lottery options 55B (20 in this example). In addition, the results of lottery tickets that have already been selected by another user or the user are displayed. For example, in this example, it is shown that 8 tickets have already been selected: 1 C prize, 1 D prize, 1 E prize, 2 F prizes, and 3 G prizes. These selected options 55B cannot be selected again. Therefore, the user can choose a lottery ticket from the remaining 12 options 55B.

[0086] Each lottery option 55B is associated with one of several products included in that character series. The ticket issuing device 10 randomly selects one of the product details included in the selected character series. The lottery screen 55 also displays an "Open all at once" button 55C, which allows the user to automatically select all the lottery tickets purchased at once. Tapping this button randomly selects the remaining number of lottery tickets purchased by the user. The lottery screen 55 also displays an item confirmation tab 55D, which allows the user to check the inventory of the title they are currently playing (for example, "Dinosaur Lottery"). Tapping the item confirmation tab 55D displays a list of products and their inventory on the lottery screen 55, as shown in Figure 6, for example.

[0087] Figure 11 shows an example of the prize acquisition screen 57 that appears when the lottery option 55B is selected on the lottery screen 55 of Figure 10. The prize acquisition screen 57 displays a prize acquisition message 57A, such as "GET!!", notifying the user that they have won a prize through the lottery. The prize acquisition screen 57 also displays acquired prize information 57B, such as "Prize D: Dinosaur D Figure", notifying the user of the prize and the prize won. In addition to the prize and product name, the prize acquisition screen 57 may also display an image of the won product (Dinosaur D Figure).

[0088] Figure 12 shows an example of the ticket output screen 59 that is displayed when the selection of the number of lottery tickets purchased has been completed. The ticket output screen 59 displays a acquired item message 59A, such as "Acquired Item," to inform the user that they have acquired an item. The ticket output screen 59 includes an item display field 59B that shows a list of the items won. The item display field 59B displays the items the user has acquired in the lottery, for example, one "D Prize Dinosaur D Figure," one "E Prize Dinosaur Keychain," two "G Prize Dinosaur Clear File," and one "Last One Prize Dinosaur Z Figure."

[0089] Furthermore, the ticket output screen 59 displays selection buttons 59C and 59D for selecting how to receive the acquired items. Selection button 59C is for selecting the exchange method, where the printed ticket (receipt) is exchanged for the items. Selection button 59D is for selecting the delivery method, where the items are delivered online. When selection button 59C is tapped, a ticket (receipt) is printed from the thermal printer 13. The ticket displays, for example, product information corresponding to each acquired item. When selection button 59D is tapped, a two-dimensional code containing a URI for accessing the delivery address input page is displayed, for example, on the ticket output screen 59. The user reads the two-dimensional code with the user terminal 40 and enters the delivery address, etc.

[0090] Figure 13 shows an example of a ticket 60 printed from a thermal printer 13. The ticket 60 includes a receipt 60A and an exchange voucher 60B. The receipt 60A and the exchange voucher 60B can be separated by disconnecting the connecting part 60C. The receipt 60A displays the product title "○○ lottery", store name, store address, store phone number, purchase date, payment information, company name, etc. The exchange voucher 60B displays the product title, store name, store address, store phone number, purchase date, product name, details of the prize received (prize D, prize G, prize E, last one prize), notes, company name, etc.

[0091] Next, we will explain the case where, for example, the "○○ Lottery" option with a "Game Method" setting is selected on the product selection screen 52 in Figure 7. When "Game Method" is selected, the screen transitions to the "Purchase Count Selection Screen 53," and when the "OK" button 53G is tapped on the Purchase Count Selection Screen 53, the screen transitions to the "Payment Screen 54." These steps are the same as when "Lottery Method" is selected as described above.

[0092] Figure 14 shows an example of a game screen, a count-up screen 61. The count-up screen 61 displays a game operation message 61A that explains the game content, for example, "Tap buttons 1 through 9 in order from 1!". The count-up screen 61 also displays the remaining time 61B, for example, "~ seconds remaining". The count-up screen 61 has a game area 61C for performing tap operations. The count-up screen 61 also has a product display area 61D that displays product information acquired in the game.

[0093] When a user clears a game, a lottery is held for that game, and one of the prizes is selected in the lottery. If a prize is selected in the lottery, the user transitions to the prize acquisition screen 57, for example, as shown in Figure 11, where information about the selected prize is displayed. After a game is completed, if there are remaining lottery tickets purchased, the user transitions to the screen for the next game (a different type of game). After the user has completed all the games purchased, the user transitions to the ticket output screen 59, as shown in Figure 12.

[0094] If a "Game Mode" is selected, the user can play the same number of games as the selected number of draws. Additionally, one of several pre-prepared games is randomly selected and presented to the user. The games are structured so that the same game is not presented consecutively. The game shown in Figure 14 is one that was randomly selected and presented from several types of games. Other games, such as Concentration, could also be used.

[0095] Let's say time T1 is the time from when the "lottery method" (where a drawing is conducted) is selected in Figure 7 until the product information selected by the drawing is displayed in Figure 11. Let's say time T2 is the time from when the "game method" (where a game is played) is selected in Figure 7 until the product information selected by the drawing is displayed in Figure 11. In this case, comparing time T1 and time T2, the time T2 when the game method is selected is longer than the time T1 when the lottery method is selected, due to the time required for user gameplay operations or the time required for presentation.

[0096] As described above, the ticket issuing device 10 in this embodiment allows the user to select between an exchange method and a delivery method for receiving the product information corresponding to the lottery ticket. When the exchange method is selected, the device can issue a ticket containing the product information, and when the delivery method is selected, it can display identification information for carrying out the delivery procedure. Therefore, the user does not have to take the purchased product home themselves, but can have it delivered at a later date. This makes it possible to provide a highly interesting ticket issuing device.

[0097] The control method for the ticket issuing device described in the above-mentioned embodiment can be realized by executing a pre-prepared ticket issuing program on a computer. This ticket issuing program is recorded on a computer-readable storage medium and executed when read from the storage medium. This ticket issuing program may also be provided in the form of a non-transient storage medium such as flash memory, or it may be provided via a network such as the Internet. The computer that executes this ticket issuing program may be included in the ticket issuing device, or it may be included in an electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or personal computer that can communicate with the ticket issuing device, or it may be included in a server device that can communicate with these ticket issuing devices and electronic devices.

[0098] As described above, this specification contains the following information:

[0099] (1) A ticket issuing device, A means of presenting multiple lottery tickets, A selection method for receiving the product information corresponding to the lottery ticket, from the first receiving method and the second receiving method, A means of issuing vouchers containing product information, The system comprises control means for controlling the above-mentioned presentation means, selection means, and issuing means, If you select the first receiving method described above, the above ticket can be issued. Ticket issuing device.

[0100] (2) (1) The ticket issuing device described above, If you select the second receiving method described above, you can present your identification information. Ticket issuing device.

[0101] (3) (2) The ticket issuing device described above, The above identification information is configured to allow recipient information to be entered after it has been acquired by the user terminal. Ticket issuing device.

[0102] (4) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (3), The above method of receiving the lottery ticket can be selected either before or after selecting the lottery ticket. Ticket issuing device.

[0103] (5) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (4), The first and second methods of receiving the payment can be presented simultaneously. Ticket issuing device.

[0104] (6) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (5), If it is not possible to issue the above-mentioned ticket, only the second method of receiving the ticket can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

[0105] (7) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (6), The first method of receiving the product described above is a method by which the user receives the product without the need for delivery. The second method of receiving the product described above is a method by which the user receives the product via delivery. Ticket issuing device.

[0106] (8) (7) The ticket issuing device described above, If delivery of the above product is not possible, only the first delivery method can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

[0107] (9) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (8), Furthermore, it is equipped with a means of receiving payment for the price, After receiving payment for the above price, the above method of receipt can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

[0108] (10) (9) The ticket issuing device described above, After receiving payment for the above price, you can choose the above lottery ticket. Ticket issuing device.

[0109] (11) (9) or (10) a ticket issuing device, If you choose the second payment method described above, you may be required to pay additional fees. Ticket issuing device.

[0110] (12) (11) The ticket issuing device described above, The above goods will be available for delivery, subject to acceptance of payment of the additional price mentioned above. Ticket issuing device.

[0111] (13) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (12), If you select the first delivery method described above, you will have one period until you receive the product; if you select the second delivery method described above, you will have two periods until you receive the product. Ticket issuing device.

[0112] (14) (13) The ticket issuing device described above, The second period mentioned above is longer than the first period mentioned above. Ticket issuing device.

[0113] (15) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (14), It is possible to issue the above-mentioned ticket containing the above-mentioned product information corresponding to the selected lottery ticket. Ticket issuing device.

[0114] (16) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (15), The issued voucher can be exchanged for goods. Ticket issuing device.

[0115] (17) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (16), The issued voucher includes an exchange voucher and a receipt. Ticket issuing device.

[0116] (18) (17) The ticket issuing device described above, The issued voucher includes, in a separable manner, the exchange voucher and the receipt. Ticket issuing device.

[0117] (19) A ticket issuing program for a ticket issuing device comprising: a presentation means for presenting multiple lottery tickets; a selection means for selecting a method of receiving the product corresponding to the lottery ticket from a first receiving method and a second receiving method; and an issuing means for issuing a ticket on which the product information is written, The processor of the above ticket issuing device: If you select the first receiving method described above, the above ticket can be issued. A ticket issuing program that executes the process.

[0118] (20) A ticket issuing device described in any one of (1) to (18), A management device that can communicate with the above-mentioned ticket issuing device, A ticket issuing system that includes this. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0119] 1. Ticket Issuance System 10 Ticket issuing device 10A Main Unit 10B Door section 11 Main board 12 Touch panel monitor 13 Thermal Printers 14 Code Scanners 15 speakers 16 Payment terminals 17. Communication Module 18 stickers 19 Power means 20 Networks 30 servers 31 processors 32 memory 33 Communication Interface 39 bus 40 User terminals 51 List 52 Product Selection Screen Options: 52A, 52D, 52E, 55B 52B Label 52C Provision method 52F, 52G Scroll buttons 53. Purchase Quantity Selection Screen 53A Input Message 53D Increase Button 53E Decrease button 53G, 53H, 55C buttons 54 Payment screen 54A Payment Message 55 Lottery screen 55A Selection Message 55D Item Confirmation Tab 57 Product acquisition screen 57A Received Message 57B Acquired product information 59 Ticket output screen 59A Item acquired message 59B,61D Product display column 59C, 59D selection button 60 tickets 60A Receipt 60B Exchange Voucher 60C connector 61 Count-up screen 61A Game Operation Message 61B hours 61C Game Area T1, T2 time

Claims

1. A ticket issuing device, A means of presenting multiple lottery tickets, A selection means for choosing how to receive the product information corresponding to the lottery ticket from a first receiving method in which the user receives the product without product delivery, and a second receiving method in which the user receives the product via product delivery. A means of issuing vouchers containing product information, The system comprises control means for controlling the presentation means, the selection means, and the issuing means, The aforementioned ticket can only be issued if the first receiving method is selected. Ticket issuing device.

2. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, If the second receiving method is selected, identification information for identifying the ticket issuing device can be displayed. Ticket issuing device.

3. A ticket issuing device according to claim 2, After obtaining the aforementioned identification information on the user terminal, it is possible to present a code to access a page for entering recipient information. Ticket issuing device.

4. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, The method of receiving the lottery ticket can be selected either before or after the selection of the lottery ticket. Ticket issuing device.

5. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, The first receiving method and the second receiving method can be presented simultaneously. Ticket issuing device.

6. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, If it is not possible to issue the aforementioned ticket, only the second method of receipt can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

7. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, The first method of receiving the product is a method by which the user receives the product without the need for delivery. The second method of receiving the goods is a method by which the user receives the goods via delivery. Ticket issuing device.

8. A ticket issuing device according to claim 7, If delivery of the aforementioned product is impossible, only the first delivery method can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

9. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, Furthermore, it is equipped with a means of receiving payment for the price, After receiving payment of the aforementioned price, the method of receipt can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

10. A ticket issuing device according to claim 9, After receiving payment of the aforementioned price, the lottery ticket can be selected. Ticket issuing device.

11. A ticket issuing device according to claim 9, If the second payment method is selected, further payment of the price may be accepted. Ticket issuing device.

12. A ticket issuing device according to claim 11, The goods will be made available for delivery, subject to acceptance of the aforementioned further payment. Ticket issuing device.

13. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, If the first delivery method is selected, there will be a first period until the goods are received, and if the second delivery method is selected, there will be a second period until the goods are received. Ticket issuing device.

14. A ticket issuing device according to claim 13, The second period is longer than the first period. Ticket issuing device.

15. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, It is possible to issue the ticket containing the product information corresponding to the selected lottery ticket. Ticket issuing device.

16. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, The issued voucher is redeemable for goods. Ticket issuing device.

17. A ticket issuing device according to claim 1, The issued ticket includes an exchange voucher and a receipt. Ticket issuing device.

18. A ticket issuing device according to claim 17, The issued ticket includes, in a separable manner, the exchange voucher and the receipt. Ticket issuing device.

19. A ticket issuing program for a ticket issuing device comprising: a presentation means for presenting multiple lottery tickets; a selection means for selecting a method of receiving the product corresponding to the lottery ticket from a first receiving method in which the user receives the product without delivery and a second receiving method in which the user receives the product via delivery; and an issuing means for issuing a ticket on which product information is written. The processor of the aforementioned ticket issuing device, The aforementioned ticket can only be issued if the first receiving method is selected. A ticket issuing program that executes the process.

20. A ticket issuing device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, A management device that can communicate with the aforementioned ticket issuing device, A ticket issuing system that includes this.

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