US20110065491A1 - System and method for a lottery game - Google Patents
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- Embodiments of the invention relate to a lottery system and method for revealing winnings associated with a lottery ticket using an electronic device.
- Exemplary embodiments of the invention may provide for a more interactive lottery experience.
- a pre-determined lottery ticket with a unique identifier may be purchased.
- a device may download a program using information on the lottery ticket.
- the unique identifier may be used to access a downloaded program on the device.
- the device may run the program and reveal whether the lottery ticket is a winning ticket or losing ticket, for example, at the end of the program.
- an electronic playing device may be used to reveal winnings associated with the predetermined lottery ticket.
- the unique identifier of the lottery ticket may have the predetermined winnings preprogrammed or coded on the lottery ticket itself.
- the lottery ticket winnings may reside in an electronic memory, circuit, or may be encoded on the lottery ticket.
- a lottery system comprising: a device to receive and input a unique identifier associated with a lottery ticket, the unique identifier including a coded predetermined outcome; and a remote server to receive a download request from the device, wherein the device downloads software from the remote server, wherein the device executes the downloaded software and the device transmits the unique identifier into the software upon a prompt from the software, the software verifies the unique identifier and validates the device to access to a program from the software, wherein the device executes the program, and wherein execution of the program reveals the coded predetermined outcome.
- FIG. 1 is a detailed view of the lottery system and method according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the lottery system and method according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- a lottery ticket 1 may have a unique identifier.
- the unique identifier may include a unique barcode 1 A and/or a unique serial number 1 B.
- the unique identifier may be compatible with existing online lottery terminals.
- the barcode 1 A and the serial number 1 B may be concealed prior to purchase by a consumer and displayed after purchase of the lottery ticket 1 .
- the barcode 1 A and the serial number 1 B may be concealed by, but not limited to, tamper evident packaging, latex coatings, non-legible codes, and/or any other protection measures to protect the identity of winning lottery tickets until after a retail purchase.
- the barcode 1 A and the serial number 1 B may not be activated until after the sale of the lottery ticket 1 .
- the lottery ticket may be issued by a jurisdiction or municipal lottery and sold in such jurisdiction or municipality.
- the unique identifier of the lottery ticket may be provided by a jurisdictional lottery board in the jurisdiction where the lottery ticket is purchased.
- An example of such jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to, a state from the United States of America, a province of Canada, and/or the District of Columbia. Consumers may be able to purchase the lottery tickets in a similar manner as other traditional lottery tickets may be purchased.
- the lottery ticket 1 may be sold to an individual at a location authorized to sell lottery tickets.
- An eligible individual may include an individual consumer who is legally able to participate in a lottery.
- An example of an individual consumer who is able to participate is a person of a legal age.
- the unique identifier may be transmitted by a device 3 .
- the device 3 may include any device that is able to receive and/or transmit data. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to, a phone, a computer, an electronic kiosk, a hand held electronic player, a custom reader, wireless handheld device, and a personal desktop assistant.
- the unique identifier may be manually input into a device 3 for transmission via a text, e-mail, Internet, a webpage, or other measures of transfer.
- the device may also be used to access a webpage on the Internet for transmission of the unique identifier at the webpage.
- the device may also be configured so that the lottery ticket may be able to be inserted into the device and the unique identifier read.
- the transmission may include, but is not limited to, scanning the lottery ticket 1 by the device 3 or transmitting a picture of the lottery ticket taken by the device 3 .
- the lottery ticket 1 may include a phone number 1 C on the ticket.
- the device 3 may be used to call the phone number 1 C in order to input the unique identifier over the phone. Other ways of entering information into device may also be used.
- the device 3 is configured to transmit the unique identifier to a remote server 5 A.
- the form of the unique identifier transmission may vary including, but not limited to, a wired or wireless network, the Internet, secure networks, VPN, and/or other ways of transmitting the information.
- the remote server 5 A may be coupled to a data store 5 B, which houses a program 5 C.
- a data store is a database.
- the program may also be stored on the remote server. In another embodiment of the invention, the program may be stored on data store of the remote server 5 A.
- the database 5 B may integral with the remote server 5 A.
- the remote server 5 A may receive the unique identifier and verify the unique identifier as a functioning identifier or as a nonfunctioning identifier, as shown in FIG. 1 steps 6 and 7 .
- An example of a functioning identifier may include, but is not limited to, a unique identifier of a lottery ticket that was purchased and not yet transmitted to the remote server.
- an example of a nonfunctioning identifier may include, but is not limited to, an identifier of a lottery ticket that has not yet been purchased or an identifier of a lottery ticket that has already accessed and downloaded a program.
- the remote server 5 A If the remote server 5 A recognizes the unique identifier as a nonfunctioning identifier, the remote server 5 A denies the device access to a program 5 C on the data store 5 B as shown in step 8 B of FIG. 1 . If the remote server 5 A recognizes the unique identifier as a functioning identifier, the remote server 5 A validates the unique identifier and may permit the device 3 access to a program 5 C stored on the data store 5 B of the remote server 5 A, as shown in FIG. 1 in steps 8 A and 8 C respectively.
- the program may be downloaded on a different device than the device that was used to transmit the unique identifier.
- the remote server 5 A may provide instructions for downloading the program on a different device.
- the phone number 1 C printed on the lottery ticket may be called to transmit the unique identifier and to obtain instructions on downloading options.
- the remote server 5 A communicates with the device 3 to download a program 5 C stored on a data store 5 B of the remote server 5 A to the device 3 .
- the device may obtain a list of available programs from the remote server 5 A.
- the list of available programs may be presented to a user via an interface of the device 3 .
- a selection from the list of programs stored may be made.
- only one program per each lottery ticket purchased may be downloaded.
- the program may include, but is not limited to, a game, a program with a series of game plays, a puzzle, an animation, or other type of electronic displays. Further, the program may display winnings that appear to change over the course of the program.
- the device 3 and remote server may cooperate to download the selected program 5 C onto the device 3 .
- the program may not be downloaded permanently on the device 3 , but may only be available for a onetime use.
- the program 5 C may be executed on the device 3 , as shown in step 10 .
- interaction with the device 3 may occur in order for to play a game program.
- the game program may be for entertainment only and may not have any relationship to the winning or losing of a lottery prize 13 .
- the game program may simply enhance the enjoyment and pleasure aspect of lottery gaming.
- the winning of a lottery prize 13 may not be predicated on the ability of a player to demonstrate a skill in playing a game program.
- the lottery ticket 1 may have a predetermined outcome based on the unique identifier.
- the lottery prize 13 may be won entirely on the element of chance that a winning ticket has been purchased.
- the game played on the device 3 may be won, but the lottery ticket 1 may still not have a lottery prize 13 associated with the ticket.
- the device 3 displays a result of executing the program, as shown in step 11 A.
- the result may correspond to the predetermined outcome associated with the unique identifier.
- the result may be a message 11 B indicating a prize to be claimed or a message 11 C indicating that a prize was not won.
- the purchased lottery ticket 1 that causes the program to display a win display 11 B may be redeemed, as shown in step 12 .
- the prize 13 may be redeemed in a manner typical for lottery tickets. For example, the prize may be redeemed at a retail location by presenting the lottery ticket 1 to the retail location or to lottery headquarters. The retailer may verify that the lottery ticket 1 presented is a winning ticket.
- the winning prizes for each barcode or serial number may be stored in the data store.
- the lottery ticket may be redeemed or scanned by the same barcode verification infrastructure as existing traditional scratch-off lottery tickets. This may minimize extensive capital investment.
- the lottery ticket 1 may be redeemed by calling the phone number 1 C on the lottery ticket 1 and by obtaining instructions on the phone on ways to redeem the lottery ticket.
- An example of a lottery prize 13 may include, but is not limited to, a monetary prize, a free pass for another lottery ticket, a pass to download another program, a pass to rerun the program previously run, or a physical object.
- An example of a physical object may be a vehicle.
- the interactive steps described above in order to determine whether the lottery ticket purchased is a winning ticket need not be executed.
- the program need not be downloaded in order to find out the results of the lottery ticket.
- the interactive steps may be bypassed and the purchased lottery ticket may be presented for verification, for example, presenting the ticket to the retailer for the retailer to verify a prize.
- a winning lottery ticket according to an embodiment of the invention, may be validated and redeemed at the point of purchase using existing barcode scan verification systems or by selected in option from calling the phone number 1 C.
- the results of the lottery ticket's unique identifier may be determined by a variety ways including, but not limited to, calling a specified phone number and submitting the unique serial number, looking up the unique serial number online, or scanning the unique barcode in a specified reader.
- the purchase of the lottery ticket may constitute the completed lottery game transaction.
- the lottery ticket has a winning or non-winning outcome regardless of the running of the program.
- a potential prize may be immediately redeemable based on the unique identifier.
- a lottery ticket is provided with a unique identifier.
- the unique identifier may comprise a unique barcode 21 A and a serial number 21 B.
- a device 23 may download software 25 C located on a data store 25 B of a remote server 25 A.
- the software may include one or a plurality of programs. An example of such program may include a generic set of games.
- the software 25 C, stored and run on the device 23 may allow the device 23 to access various menus.
- An example of a menu may include a menu to set the display options of the software.
- the software is loaded onto the device 23 , no more communication is required with the remote server to execute the software.
- the device becomes a stand alone player of the software and programs. However, the device may download updates from the remote server for updates to the software or to download new programs.
- the software 25 c may be executed and a unique identifier may be input into the device to allow the device to access the one or a plurality of programs stored on the device.
- the device 23 verifies the unique identifier as shown in step 27 . If the software 25 C located on the device 23 recognizes the unique identifier as a nonfunctioning identifier, the software denies the device 23 access to the program as shown in step 28 B of FIG. 2 . If the software 25 C recognizes the unique identifier as a functioning identifier, the software validates the unique identifier and permits the device 23 access to the program, as shown in FIG. 2 in steps 27 and 28 C respectively.
- the device 23 may run the program as shown in step 20 .
- the device may obtain a list of several programs available.
- the list of available programs may be presented to a user via an interface of the device 23 .
- a selection from the list of programs stored may be received by the device.
- only one program per each lottery ticket purchased may run.
- An endless series of programs for each lottery ticket purchased may be played once the software is loaded once onto the device.
- the device 23 may display a result of executing the program, as shown in step 21 A.
- the result may correspond to the predetermined outcome associated with the unique identifier.
- the result may be a message 21 B indicating a prize to be claimed or a message 21 C indicating that a prize was not won.
- the purchased lottery ticket 21 that causes the program to display a win display 21 B may be redeemed, as shown in step 32 .
- the prize 33 may be redeemed in a manner typical for lottery tickets.
- the lottery ticket may be redeemed or scanned by the same barcode verification infrastructure as existing traditional scratch-off lottery tickets.
- the winning prizes for unique identifier may be stored in the software.
- the software may include a table of outcomes that is accessible by the device. The table includes the predetermined outcome associated with the unique identifier.
- the security of the lottery system and method may depend on the lottery ticket itself.
- the winning prize may be predicated on the winning prize evidenced by the barcode or serial number at the redemption stage. If a winning prize display on the device conflicts with the winning prize evidenced by the barcode and/or serial number at the redemption stage, the winning prize based on the barcode or serial number may trump the contrary display. This prevents potential manipulations of the winning prize display by code manipulators.
- the lottery ticket may be manufactured at a certified secure facility.
- a secure automated computerized system may use an algorithm to determine the barcode and/or serial number with the predetermined outcome for each lottery ticket. Production personnel may not have access to the information presented on each lottery ticket during production.
- the automated programming system may electronically log the barcode and/or serial number with the predetermined outcome.
- the barcode and/or serial number with the predetermined outcome may be uploaded to a secure central validation computer database. The lottery ticket is then prepared for distribution and sale.
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A lottery system including a device to receive and input a unique identifier associated with a lottery ticket wherein the unique identifier including a coded predetermined outcome. The lottery system also includes a remote server to receive a download request from the device and the device downloads software from the remote server. The device executes the downloaded software and the device transmits the unique identifier into the software upon a prompt from the software. The software verifies the unique identifier and validates the device to access to a program from the software. The device executes the program and the execution of the program reveals the coded predetermined outcome.
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- Embodiments of the invention relate to a lottery system and method for revealing winnings associated with a lottery ticket using an electronic device.
- Many traditional lottery games involve scratching off a film to reveal a win or lose outcome. Once the film is removed, the entertainment value traditionally ends. Exemplary embodiments of the invention may provide for a more interactive lottery experience.
- In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a pre-determined lottery ticket with a unique identifier may be purchased. A device may download a program using information on the lottery ticket. The unique identifier may be used to access a downloaded program on the device. The device may run the program and reveal whether the lottery ticket is a winning ticket or losing ticket, for example, at the end of the program.
- In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an electronic playing device may be used to reveal winnings associated with the predetermined lottery ticket. The unique identifier of the lottery ticket may have the predetermined winnings preprogrammed or coded on the lottery ticket itself. The lottery ticket winnings may reside in an electronic memory, circuit, or may be encoded on the lottery ticket.
- The above and other embodiments are accomplished according to one aspect of the invention wherein there is provided a system for a lottery which includes, according to one embodiment: A lottery system, comprising: a device to receive and input a unique identifier associated with a lottery ticket, the unique identifier including a coded predetermined outcome; and a remote server to receive a download request from the device, wherein the device downloads software from the remote server, wherein the device executes the downloaded software and the device transmits the unique identifier into the software upon a prompt from the software, the software verifies the unique identifier and validates the device to access to a program from the software, wherein the device executes the program, and wherein execution of the program reveals the coded predetermined outcome.
- The present invention will be more readily understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 , there is shown an exemplary embodiment of alottery system 100. Alottery ticket 1 may have a unique identifier. The unique identifier may include aunique barcode 1A and/or aunique serial number 1B. The unique identifier may be compatible with existing online lottery terminals. - The
barcode 1A and theserial number 1B may be concealed prior to purchase by a consumer and displayed after purchase of thelottery ticket 1. For example, thebarcode 1A and theserial number 1B may be concealed by, but not limited to, tamper evident packaging, latex coatings, non-legible codes, and/or any other protection measures to protect the identity of winning lottery tickets until after a retail purchase. Alternatively or in addition thereto, thebarcode 1A and theserial number 1B may not be activated until after the sale of thelottery ticket 1. - The lottery ticket may be issued by a jurisdiction or municipal lottery and sold in such jurisdiction or municipality. The unique identifier of the lottery ticket may be provided by a jurisdictional lottery board in the jurisdiction where the lottery ticket is purchased. An example of such jurisdiction includes, but is not limited to, a state from the United States of America, a province of Canada, and/or the District of Columbia. Consumers may be able to purchase the lottery tickets in a similar manner as other traditional lottery tickets may be purchased.
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lottery ticket 1 may be sold to an individual at a location authorized to sell lottery tickets. An eligible individual may include an individual consumer who is legally able to participate in a lottery. An example of an individual consumer who is able to participate is a person of a legal age. - After the sale of the lottery ticket, the unique identifier may be transmitted by a
device 3. Thedevice 3 may include any device that is able to receive and/or transmit data. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to, a phone, a computer, an electronic kiosk, a hand held electronic player, a custom reader, wireless handheld device, and a personal desktop assistant. - In an embodiment of the invention, the unique identifier may be manually input into a
device 3 for transmission via a text, e-mail, Internet, a webpage, or other measures of transfer. The device may also be used to access a webpage on the Internet for transmission of the unique identifier at the webpage. The device may also be configured so that the lottery ticket may be able to be inserted into the device and the unique identifier read. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the transmission may include, but is not limited to, scanning thelottery ticket 1 by thedevice 3 or transmitting a picture of the lottery ticket taken by thedevice 3. - In one embodiment of the invention, the
lottery ticket 1 may include aphone number 1C on the ticket. Thedevice 3 may be used to call thephone number 1C in order to input the unique identifier over the phone. Other ways of entering information into device may also be used. - The
device 3 is configured to transmit the unique identifier to aremote server 5A. The form of the unique identifier transmission may vary including, but not limited to, a wired or wireless network, the Internet, secure networks, VPN, and/or other ways of transmitting the information. - The
remote server 5A may be coupled to adata store 5B, which houses aprogram 5C. An example of a data store is a database. The program may also be stored on the remote server. In another embodiment of the invention, the program may be stored on data store of theremote server 5A. Thedatabase 5B may integral with theremote server 5A. Theremote server 5A may receive the unique identifier and verify the unique identifier as a functioning identifier or as a nonfunctioning identifier, as shown inFIG. 1 steps - If the
remote server 5A recognizes the unique identifier as a nonfunctioning identifier, theremote server 5A denies the device access to aprogram 5C on thedata store 5B as shown instep 8B ofFIG. 1 . If theremote server 5A recognizes the unique identifier as a functioning identifier, theremote server 5A validates the unique identifier and may permit thedevice 3 access to aprogram 5C stored on thedata store 5B of theremote server 5A, as shown inFIG. 1 insteps - In an exemplary embodiment, the program may be downloaded on a different device than the device that was used to transmit the unique identifier. The
remote server 5A may provide instructions for downloading the program on a different device. In another embodiment, thephone number 1C printed on the lottery ticket may be called to transmit the unique identifier and to obtain instructions on downloading options. - After the
access step 8C, theremote server 5A communicates with thedevice 3 to download aprogram 5C stored on adata store 5B of theremote server 5A to thedevice 3. The device may obtain a list of available programs from theremote server 5A. The list of available programs may be presented to a user via an interface of thedevice 3. In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a selection from the list of programs stored may be made. In one embodiment of the invention, only one program per each lottery ticket purchased may be downloaded. The program may include, but is not limited to, a game, a program with a series of game plays, a puzzle, an animation, or other type of electronic displays. Further, the program may display winnings that appear to change over the course of the program. - The
device 3 and remote server may cooperate to download the selectedprogram 5C onto thedevice 3. In some instances, the program may not be downloaded permanently on thedevice 3, but may only be available for a onetime use. After completion of thedownload 9 of theprogram 5C, theprogram 5C may be executed on thedevice 3, as shown instep 10. - In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, interaction with the
device 3 may occur in order for to play a game program. However, the game program may be for entertainment only and may not have any relationship to the winning or losing of alottery prize 13. The game program may simply enhance the enjoyment and pleasure aspect of lottery gaming. The winning of alottery prize 13 may not be predicated on the ability of a player to demonstrate a skill in playing a game program. Thelottery ticket 1 may have a predetermined outcome based on the unique identifier. Thelottery prize 13 may be won entirely on the element of chance that a winning ticket has been purchased. In embodiments of the invention, the game played on thedevice 3 may be won, but thelottery ticket 1 may still not have alottery prize 13 associated with the ticket. - The
device 3 displays a result of executing the program, as shown instep 11A. The result may correspond to the predetermined outcome associated with the unique identifier. The result may be amessage 11B indicating a prize to be claimed or amessage 11C indicating that a prize was not won. The purchasedlottery ticket 1 that causes the program to display awin display 11B may be redeemed, as shown instep 12. Theprize 13 may be redeemed in a manner typical for lottery tickets. For example, the prize may be redeemed at a retail location by presenting thelottery ticket 1 to the retail location or to lottery headquarters. The retailer may verify that thelottery ticket 1 presented is a winning ticket. The winning prizes for each barcode or serial number may be stored in the data store. The lottery ticket may be redeemed or scanned by the same barcode verification infrastructure as existing traditional scratch-off lottery tickets. This may minimize extensive capital investment. - In an alternative embodiment, the
lottery ticket 1 may be redeemed by calling thephone number 1C on thelottery ticket 1 and by obtaining instructions on the phone on ways to redeem the lottery ticket. - An example of a
lottery prize 13 may include, but is not limited to, a monetary prize, a free pass for another lottery ticket, a pass to download another program, a pass to rerun the program previously run, or a physical object. An example of a physical object may be a vehicle. - In an alternative embodiment, the interactive steps described above in order to determine whether the lottery ticket purchased is a winning ticket need not be executed. The program need not be downloaded in order to find out the results of the lottery ticket. The interactive steps may be bypassed and the purchased lottery ticket may be presented for verification, for example, presenting the ticket to the retailer for the retailer to verify a prize. As with traditional scratch-off lottery tickets, a winning lottery ticket according to an embodiment of the invention, may be validated and redeemed at the point of purchase using existing barcode scan verification systems or by selected in option from calling the
phone number 1C. - In an alternative embodiment, the results of the lottery ticket's unique identifier may be determined by a variety ways including, but not limited to, calling a specified phone number and submitting the unique serial number, looking up the unique serial number online, or scanning the unique barcode in a specified reader.
- Accordingly, the purchase of the lottery ticket may constitute the completed lottery game transaction. The lottery ticket has a winning or non-winning outcome regardless of the running of the program. A potential prize may be immediately redeemable based on the unique identifier.
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FIG. 2 , there is shown an alternate embodiment of alottery system 200. Referring toFIG. 2 , a lottery ticket is provided with a unique identifier. The unique identifier may comprise aunique barcode 21A and aserial number 21B. As shown instep 29, adevice 23 may downloadsoftware 25C located on adata store 25B of aremote server 25A. The software may include one or a plurality of programs. An example of such program may include a generic set of games. Thesoftware 25C, stored and run on thedevice 23, may allow thedevice 23 to access various menus. An example of a menu may include a menu to set the display options of the software. Once the software is loaded onto thedevice 23, no more communication is required with the remote server to execute the software. The device becomes a stand alone player of the software and programs. However, the device may download updates from the remote server for updates to the software or to download new programs. The software 25 c may be executed and a unique identifier may be input into the device to allow the device to access the one or a plurality of programs stored on the device. - In
FIG. 2 , thedevice 23 verifies the unique identifier as shown instep 27. If thesoftware 25C located on thedevice 23 recognizes the unique identifier as a nonfunctioning identifier, the software denies thedevice 23 access to the program as shown instep 28B ofFIG. 2 . If thesoftware 25C recognizes the unique identifier as a functioning identifier, the software validates the unique identifier and permits thedevice 23 access to the program, as shown inFIG. 2 insteps - Once the
device 23 is permitted to access the program, thedevice 23 may run the program as shown instep 20. The device may obtain a list of several programs available. The list of available programs may be presented to a user via an interface of thedevice 23. - In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a selection from the list of programs stored may be received by the device. In one embodiment of the invention, only one program per each lottery ticket purchased may run. An endless series of programs for each lottery ticket purchased may be played once the software is loaded once onto the device.
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device 23 may display a result of executing the program, as shown instep 21A. The result may correspond to the predetermined outcome associated with the unique identifier. The result may be amessage 21B indicating a prize to be claimed or amessage 21C indicating that a prize was not won. The purchasedlottery ticket 21 that causes the program to display awin display 21B may be redeemed, as shown instep 32. Theprize 33 may be redeemed in a manner typical for lottery tickets. The lottery ticket may be redeemed or scanned by the same barcode verification infrastructure as existing traditional scratch-off lottery tickets. - The winning prizes for unique identifier may be stored in the software. The software may include a table of outcomes that is accessible by the device. The table includes the predetermined outcome associated with the unique identifier.
- The security of the lottery system and method may depend on the lottery ticket itself. The winning prize may be predicated on the winning prize evidenced by the barcode or serial number at the redemption stage. If a winning prize display on the device conflicts with the winning prize evidenced by the barcode and/or serial number at the redemption stage, the winning prize based on the barcode or serial number may trump the contrary display. This prevents potential manipulations of the winning prize display by code manipulators.
- The lottery ticket may be manufactured at a certified secure facility. A secure automated computerized system may use an algorithm to determine the barcode and/or serial number with the predetermined outcome for each lottery ticket. Production personnel may not have access to the information presented on each lottery ticket during production. The automated programming system may electronically log the barcode and/or serial number with the predetermined outcome. The barcode and/or serial number with the predetermined outcome may be uploaded to a secure central validation computer database. The lottery ticket is then prepared for distribution and sale.
- It will be understood that the above description of the present invention is susceptible to various modifications, changes and adaptations, and the same are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the appended claims.
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1. A lottery system, comprising:
a device to receive and input a unique identifier associated with a lottery ticket, the unique identifier including a coded predetermined outcome; and
a remote server to receive a download request from the device, wherein the device downloads software from the remote server, wherein the device executes the downloaded software and the device transmits the unique identifier into the software upon a prompt from the software, the software verifies the unique identifier and validates the device to access to a program from the software, wherein the device executes the program, and wherein execution of the program reveals the coded predetermined outcome.
2. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the unique identifier comprises a barcode and/or a serial number.
3. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the device includes a cellular phone, a computer, an electronic kiosk, a hand held electronic player, a custom reader, a personal desktop assistance, or any device that is able to transmit or receive data.
4. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the program comprises a game, a puzzle, an animation, or an electronic display.
5. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the remote server is coupled to a data store and the program is stored on the data store.
6. A lottery system according to claim 1 , further comprising a retailer to sell the lottery ticket to an eligible population.
7. A lottery system according to claim 6 , wherein the winning prize is redeemable by the retailer.
8. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein after the remote server validates access, the remote server presents a list of programs on a display of the device and the program is selectable from the list.
9. A lottery system according to claim 5 , wherein the data store comprises a database.
10. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the device reveals the code predetermined outcome as a winning prize display or a message display.
11. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the lottery tickets are issued by a jurisdiction or municipality.
12. A lottery system according to claim 11 , wherein the lottery ticket comprises an electronic memory, circuit, and/or code with the unique identifier for storing the predetermined outcome.
13. A lottery system according to claim 12 , wherein the device reads the electronic memory, the circuit, and/or the code to receive the unique identifier.
14. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined outcome is exclusive of the result of winning a challenge that the program presents.
15. A lottery system according to claim 1 , wherein when the lottery ticket with the unique identifier that causes a winning prize to reveal on the device is redeemable.
16. A lottery method, comprising:
obtaining a unique identifier of a lottery ticket on a device, wherein the unique identifier includes a coded predetermined outcome;
transmitting the unique identifier via the device to a remote server;
receiving, by the remote server, the unique identifier transmission from the device;
verifying, by the remote server, the unique identifier;
validating, by the remote server, the device to access a program;
downloading, by the device, the program;
executing, by the device, the program; and
displaying, by the device, the coded predetermined outcome as a result of executing the program.
17. The method according to claim 16 , further comprising inputting the unique identifier into a device.
18. The method according to claim 16 , wherein the displaying comprises displaying a winning prize display or a message display.
19. A method according to claim 16 , further comprising selling the lottery ticket.
20. A method according to claim 16 , further comprising redeeming a lottery ticket that causes the revealing to display a winning prize.
21. A method according to claim 16 , wherein the redeeming comprises redeeming the lottery ticket that causes the revealing to display the winning prize at a location.
22. A lottery system, comprising:
a device to receive and transmit a unique identifier associated with a lottery ticket, the unique identifier including a coded predetermined outcome; and
a remote server to receive the unique identifier transmitted from the device, wherein the remote server verifies the unique identifier and validates access to a program, wherein the device downloads the program via the remote server and the device executes the program, and wherein execution of the program reveals the coded predetermined outcome.
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