Virtual Drawing Entries for Dynamic Prize Gaming Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming systems face challenges in providing exciting and efficient award mechanisms for players, including high overhead costs, player confusion, and security concerns with traditional drawing promotions, which can lead to decreased participation and fatigue.
Innovation Solution
A virtual ticketing gaming system that allows players to earn virtual drawing entries based on their gameplay, with a dynamic prize that increases as more tickets are earned, eliminating the need for physical tickets and manual drawing processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional drawing promotions with physical tickets are used, then players can participate in award drawings, but overhead costs, security concerns, and player confusion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of physical ticket distribution and manual drawing conduct with an electronic/virtual system. Virtual tickets are distributed and managed through computer-based systems, eliminating the need for physical ticket handling, storage, and manual drawing processes. This substitution reduces overhead costs, security concerns, and operational complexity while maintaining player participation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates virtual copies of physical drawing tickets in electronic form. These virtual tickets contain the essential information and functionality of physical tickets but exist as digital data, allowing for automated distribution, tracking, and processing. The virtual tickets are copied and distributed through electronic systems rather than physical media, reducing the complexity associated with physical ticket management.
2Productivity
If manual drawing processes are used, then players can receive awards, but time consumption and operational overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service system where the electronic drawing process automatically selects winners and distributes awards without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously processes virtual tickets, determines winners based on predetermined criteria, and distributes awards through the same electronic platform. This automation eliminates time-consuming manual processes and increases award distribution efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables continuous operation of the drawing system without interruption. The electronic system can process tickets, select winners, and distribute awards in an uninterrupted sequence, unlike manual processes that require breaks, shifts, and human coordination. The system maintains continuous useful action throughout the drawing process, maximizing productivity and minimizing time loss.
3Adaptability or versatility
If static prize amounts are offered in drawings, then players can understand the odds, but player excitement and engagement decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic prize amounts that change based on drawing participation. As more virtual tickets are distributed or as the drawing progresses, the prize amount adjusts automatically. This dynamic element creates excitement and engagement by giving players a sense of urgency and increased potential rewards, while the system continuously calculates and displays updated odds to maintain clarity of information.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that continuously inform players about the current prize amount, number of tickets distributed, and updated winning odds. The system provides real-time feedback on how the drawing is progressing and how the prize amount is adjusting, allowing players to understand the changing odds while remaining engaged by the dynamic nature of the rewards.
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AI summary
A gaming system and method of providing a virtual drawing or drawing promotion including a central server, one or more location servers, and a plurality of gaming devices. A player is provided with a drawing account voucher, which is associated with a drawing account. Based on game play, the drawing account is credited with drawing entries or virtual tickets for a drawing promotion. In one embodiment, the gaming system provides a number of drawing entries when a wager placed by a player meets at least a wager threshold amount, wherein the number of drawing entries provided is based on a ticket award amount. The gaming system, upon expiration of a drawing period, selects a winner of the drawing promotion by selecting a drawing entry. In one embodiment, the gaming system progressively increases the drawing prize based on the number of drawing entries provided or wagers placed by the players.