Prize Redemption Machine With Scannable Ticket Payout Options
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing prize redemption systems, particularly in businesses like bars and restaurants, are inefficient due to manual verification and distribution processes that distract employees and reduce overall business efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A specialized redemption machine equipped with a scanner, dispensing mechanism, and electronic circuitry that automatically verifies and dispenses prizes, including currency, gift cards, or transfers funds directly to a user's bank account, using a ticket with a scannable code.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual prize verification and distribution is used, then employees can handle prize redemption, but employee distraction and reduced business efficiency occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables players to redeem their own prizes automatically through a redemption machine that scans tickets, verifies prizes, and dispenses awards without employee involvement. The machine includes a scanner for reading ticket codes, a verification system that checks prize eligibility, and a dispensing mechanism that delivers prizes directly to players, completely eliminating the need for employees to manually process prize redemptions.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical process of employee verification and prize distribution is replaced with an automated electronic system. The redemption machine uses optical scanning to read ticket codes, electronic verification to validate prizes, and automated dispensing mechanisms to distribute awards, substituting human manual operations with automated technological systems.
2Ease of operation
If employees manually verify and distribute prizes, then prize redemption can be performed, but player wait time increases during busy periods
Solution Approach 1:
The redemption machine allows players to independently complete the entire prize redemption process by inserting their ticket, scanning the code, receiving verification, and collecting their prize automatically. This self-service capability eliminates waiting in line for employee attention and enables immediate prize distribution regardless of business volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary verification of prize eligibility through automatic scanning and validation before the player needs to collect their prize. The redemption machine pre- verifies ticket authenticity and prize validity, so when the player approaches the machine, the verification is already complete and the prize can be immediately dispensed without delay.
3Productivity
If automated redemption machine is implemented, then employee distraction is eliminated, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated redemption system is divided into distinct functional modules: a ticket scanning subsystem that reads barcodes or QR codes, a verification subsystem that checks prize eligibility against a database, a dispensing subsystem that delivers physical prizes or credits, and a user interface subsystem that guides players through the process. This segmentation allows each component to be independently designed, tested, and maintained, reducing overall system complexity despite the automation capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods according to the present invention relate generally to prize redemption. Specifically, the present invention relates to a system and method of redeeming prizes from tokens (pull tabs, tickets, etc.) at a specialized machine which may offer a player a variety of pay out options, including cash, gift cards, and/or direct deposit. A pull tab according to the present invention includes a scannable code (bar code, QR-code, etc.), which may be scanned at a specialized machine (pull tab-dispensing machine and/or separate standalone machine) to pay out a prize directly to the player or to transfer a prize to an account registered to the player, such as a gaming account or bank account.