BTLE Beacon Verification for Lottery Second-Chance Entry
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lottery industry faces challenges in maintaining player foot traffic at retail establishments as electronic and online ticket sales grow in popularity, necessitating innovative methods to integrate lottery games with mobile technology while preserving the mutually beneficial relationship between retailers and players.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE) beacons in authorized locations to verify player presence and credit entries into a second-chance game, allowing players to earn entries by visiting and interacting with these locations, thereby linking physical presence with digital gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If lottery players use electronic devices to conduct gaming activities, then gaming convenience and tech integration are improved, but foot traffic to retail establishments decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges electronic gaming with physical retail visits by requiring players to use mobile devices at authorized locations to access second-chance games. This combination allows players to benefit from electronic gaming convenience while simultaneously visiting retail establishments, thus maintaining foot traffic. The system integrates digital ticket validation with physical location verification through geofencing technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system that bridges electronic gaming and physical retail presence. The mobile application acts as an intermediary, requiring players to physically visit authorized locations while conducting gaming activities on their devices. This intermediary mechanism ensures that electronic gaming does not completely replace retail visits, as the system verifies physical presence through location services.
2Adaptability or versatility
If lottery sales move to electronic and online platforms, then gaming accessibility is improved, but the mutually beneficial relationship with retailers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent requires players to perform preliminary actions at physical retail locations before accessing electronic second-chance games. Players must visit authorized establishments and have their tickets validated or scanned by retailer systems before they can enter the digital gaming pool. This preliminary physical interaction ensures retailers maintain their role in the gaming ecosystem while players gain electronic gaming accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal system that serves both retail and electronic gaming functions. The same lottery ticket can be used for immediate play at the retailer and for entry into electronic second-chance games. This multi-functionality ensures that the transition to electronic platforms does not diminish retailer value, as they continue to provide essential services while the system adapts to modern gaming preferences.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enhances player engagement, maintains foot traffic at retail establishments, and integrates traditional lottery games with mobile technology, increasing entertainment value and participation in second-chance games.
Implementation Method 1
Each location is configured with a transmitter device, such as a BTLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) beacon, that broadcasts an ID signal that is unique to the respective communication-enabled location. The players are provided with an application for download to a mobile smart device, the application enabling recognition and receipt by the mobile smart device of the unique ID signals emitted by the transmitter devices within the communication-enabled locations.
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AI summary
A system and method are provided for play of a lottery second-chance game wherein players visit one or more physical locations to satisfy requirements for entry into the second chance game. The players are provided with the identity and location of the communication-enabled locations, and such locations are configured with a transmitter device that broadcasts an ID signal that is unique to the respective communication-enabled location. In one embodiment, the players are provided an application for download to a mobile smart device, the application enabling recognition and receipt by the device of the unique ID signals emitted by the transmitter devices. A game server is in secure communication with one or both of the player's mobile smart device or a functional component within the communication-enabled location, the game server identifying the player and the particular communication-enabled location upon receipt of a transmission that includes at least part of the unique ID signal. Receipt of the transmission by the server functions to verify that the player is within the communication-enabled location, and the server automatically credits to the player satisfaction of a requirement for entry into the second chance game.