Smart Device Lottery Entry System Using Deterministic Randomization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Lottery players face the inconvenience of needing to physically visit a retailer to purchase lottery tickets and participate in public lottery drawings.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allows lottery players to use their smart devices to generate or request the generation of N-tuple subsets using deterministic and randomized resources, which are then automatically submitted as lottery entries to an online system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If lottery players use traditional methods to purchase tickets, then they can participate in lottery drawings, but they must physically visit a retailer which causes inconvenience and loss of time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physically visiting a retailer with an automated electronic system. The smart device application generates lottery number selections using deterministic algorithms combined with randomized resources (entropy sources), and automatically submits entries to the lottery system via electronic communication, eliminating the need for physical travel and manual ticket purchase.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing players to independently generate their own lottery number selections through the smart device application. The application incorporates entropy sources and deterministic methods to create number sets, and automatically submits them to the lottery system without requiring player intervention at a physical retailer location.
2Extent of automation
If the lottery system provides quick pick service, then number generation is automated, but players still need to visit retailers to submit entries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the number generation function and the entry submission function into a single integrated system. The smart device application combines deterministic algorithms with entropy-based randomization to generate numbers, and simultaneously handles automatic submission to the lottery system, eliminating the need for separate retail visitation.
Solution Approach 2:
The smart device application acts as an intermediary between the player and the lottery system. It generates number selections locally using deterministic and randomized resources, then communicates with the lottery system via online connection to submit entries, serving as a bridge that eliminates the need for physical retailer involvement.
3Productivity
If players manually select numbers, then they have control over their selections, but the process is time-consuming and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by automatically generating number selections before the player needs to submit their entry. The application uses deterministic algorithms combined with entropy sources to pre-generate valid lottery number sets, and can store multiple selections for future submission, eliminating the time required for manual number picking at the moment of purchase.
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AI summary
A method and system which facilitate generation and submission of one or more lottery number entry combinations. The system consists of a smart device operated by a lottery player whereby, the smart device is downloaded with a lottery number generation application and the application is used by the lottery player to communicate via an internet connection to a central system. The central system incorporates a database and database management utility. The central system processes requests from the lottery player to establish a system account, manage monetary funds, and process lottery player's N-tuple number set submissions. The central system will also notify the lottery player by way of the player's email address, text message, or through the application of the final outcome of a lottery drawing previously selected by the lottery player if any number entry submission for the lottery drawing resulted in full or partial winning results.