System and method for performing lottery ticket transactions utilizing point-of-sale terminals
US6267670A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07G5/00
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for performing integrated lottery ticket and merchandise transactions using a point-of-sale terminal that generates a single sales receipt containing all pertinent lottery ticket and merchandise transaction information The lottery tickets generated include fractional value and "quick-pick" lottery tickets. A group of point-of-sale terminals are connected to a POS controller which communicates with a lottery data processing system. An encrypted authentication code also printed on the sales receipt allows the lottery player to verify all lottery ticket transaction information, as needed. In at least one embodiment, a method is provided for performing a lottery ticket transaction at a point-of-sale terminal. The method includes the steps of (1) calculating a change amount of a merchandise transaction; (2) receiving a request to purchase a lottery ticket in exchange for the change amount; (3) transmitting a request for a lottery ticket, the request including the change amount; (4) receiving lottery ticket information that is based on the change amount; and (5) printing the lottery ticket information on a receipt if the request to purchase a lottery ticket in exchang…
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