Methods and systems for conducting lottery games with portable devices enabled for near field communication (nfc)

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 61/604060 entitled "Methods And Systems For Conducting Lottery Games With Portable Devices Enabled For Near Field Wireless Communication (Nfc)" ("Methods and Systems for Conducting Lottery Games C Portable Devices Adapted for Near Field Wireless Communication (NFC) "filed on February 28, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

In some embodiments, the invention relates to conducting lottery games using portable devices adapted to communicate using NFC.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRIOR ART

Typically, an NFC can be a short-range wireless communication technology in which NFC-enabled devices are "pushed", "pushed", "hooked up," or otherwise moved in close proximity to communicate. Typically, an NFC can include a combination of short-range wireless communication technologies, typically requiring a distance of 10 cm or less. The NFC typically operates at 13.56 MHz in accordance with the ISO 18000-3 standard International Standard Organization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO / IEC) air interface and at transmission rates from 106 kbps to 424 kbps. As a rule, NFC can mean the presence of an initiator and a goal; the initiator actively generates a high frequency field (HF), which can supply energy to a passive goal. In this example, NFC targets are adapted to the presence of very simple form factors, such as labels, stickers, key fobs or cards that do not require batteries.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer-implemented method including at least the following steps: specifically programming at least one computer system of an authority having the power to conduct games to perform at least , the following: receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, wherein said In at least one first indication is adopted as based at least in part on at least one first Near Field Communication (NFC) between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one first player a chip associated with the said, at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games; communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; receiving from said first mobile device said at least one first player, at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; holding at least one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; reception, at least, one second indication identifying at least one first action by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the authority to conduct games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the authority having the power to play games; and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; distribution, at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; reception of at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, wherein said at least one second indication is adopted as based, on at least in part, at least one second NFC between a second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted org SG with the authority to carry out the game; communicating with a second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; receiving from said second mobile device said at least one second player, at least one second payment performed by said at least one second player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; conducting at least one second lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with said at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; the reception of at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action, carried out by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, said at least one the second action is based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one second lottery by the authority having the power to play games, and ii) at least one fourth NFC between the second mobile device at least one second player, and at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; and distributing at least one second prize to said,

In some embodiments, said at least one first and said at least one second lottery are conducted among a plurality of players of said at least one first lottery game. In some embodiments, said at least one first and said at least one second lottery are the same. In some embodiments, said at least one first and said at least one third chips are the same. In some embodiments, said at least one second and said at least one fourth chips are the same.

In some embodiments, said at least one first lottery game is selected from the group consisting of: a treasure hunt game, a hot spot game, and a lotto game.

In some embodiments, said at least one first action is performed by said at least one first player and said at least one second action is performed by said at least one second player also based on a joint game of said , at least one first player and said at least one second player in said at least one first lottery game. In some embodiments, said at least one first prize is a first portion of at least one third prize and said at least one second prize is a second portion of said at least one third prize.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer-implemented method including at least the following steps: programming in at least one computer system of an authority having the power to play games in a special manner to perform at least the following: receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, said at least one first lottery game, one first indication is adopted as based, at least in part, on at least one first Near Field Communication (NFC) between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one first chip associated with with said, at least, one first lottery game conducted by an authority with the authority to conduct games; communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; receiving from said first mobile device said at least one first player, at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; receiving at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, said at least one second indication being received as being based, at least in part, at least one second NFC between a second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one first lottery game, the body that has the authority to conduct games; communicating with a second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; receiving from said second mobile device said at least one second player, at least one second payment performed by said at least one second player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; conducting, at least, one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; receiving at least one second indication identifying at least one first action performed by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery a game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one first lottery by the authority having the authority and conduct games, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said, at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; receiving at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action performed by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one first a lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one second action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the authority possessing they have the power to play games, and ii) at least, one fourth NFC between a second mobile device of said at least one second player and said at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. to one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. to one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a non-transient computer readable media having stored therein software instructions executed by at least one computer, one computer processor that includes at least the following code: a code for receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first the player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, said at least one first indication being received as being based, at least in part, on at least one first NFC between the first mobile device mentioned, at least one first player and at least one first chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; a code for communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; a code for receiving from said at least one first player at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game from the first mobile device; code for carrying out at least one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first lottery, with one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving at least one second indication identifying at least one first action performed by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one the first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the body having full and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said first player, at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games; a code for distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, said at least one second indication being received as based at least in part on at least one second NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one second player, one first lottery game conducted by an authority with the authority to conduct games; a code for communicating with the second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; code for receiving from said at least one second player at least one second payment by the at least one second player for playing at said at least one first lottery game from the second mobile device; code for performing at least one second lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with said at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving, at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game carried out by the authority having the power to play games, said at least one second action being based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one second lottery by the body having full and ii) at least one fourth NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and the at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game , conducted by the body, having the power to conduct games; and a code for distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a non-transient computer readable media having stored therein software instructions executed by at least one computer, one processor computerwhich include at least the following code: a code for receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first player wants to participate in at least one first lottery game, said at least one first indication being received as based, at least in part, on at least one first near-field communication (NFC) between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and, at least least one first chip Anna with said at least one first lottery game conducted body with the power to the game; code for communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player, one first player by an authority with the power to conduct games; a code for receiving from said at least one first player at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game from the first mobile device; code for receiving at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, wherein said at least one second indication is received as based at least in part on at least one second NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said second player, at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games; a code for communicating with the second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; code for receiving from said at least one second player at least one second payment by the at least one second player for playing at said at least one first lottery game from the second mobile device; a code for conducting at least one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving, at least one second indication identifying at least one first action by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game, conducted by a body with the power to play games, and said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one first lottery by the authority having the authority to conduct and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said at least one first lottery game carried out an authority with the power to conduct games; code for receiving at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one second player, one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one second action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the authority, o (ii) at least one fourth NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and the at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game, the body that has the authority to conduct games; and a code for distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and a code for distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be further explained with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like structures are designated by the same positions in several views. The illustrated drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but instead focuses on illustrating the principles of the present invention. In addition, some features may be underlined to increase the details of specific components.

FIG. 1 illustrates some aspects of some embodiments of the subject invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates some other aspects of some embodiments of the subject invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates other aspects of some embodiments of the subject invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates yet further aspects of certain embodiments of the subject invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates further aspects of some embodiments of the subject invention.

The drawings form a part of this description and include illustrative embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various tasks and features thereof. In addition, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, some features may be underlined to increase the details of the specific components. In addition, any measurements, specifications, etc., shown in the drawings should be considered to be illustrative, not restrictive. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details described herein should not be interpreted as restrictive but merely as a representative basis for teaching a person skilled in the art to various uses of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Among those benefits and improvements that are described, other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description, given in connection with the accompanying drawings. Detailed embodiments of this invention are described herein, however, it should be understood that the described embodiments merely illustrate the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. In addition, each of the examples given in connection with the various embodiments of the invention is presented as illustrative and not restrictive.

Throughout the description and claims, the following terms assume values ​​with which they are explicitly associated here, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the sense in which they are used, the expressions "in one embodiment" and "in some embodiments" do not necessarily refer to the same version (the same embodiments), although there may be one. In addition, in the sense in which they are used herein, the expressions "in yet another embodiment" and "in some other embodiments" do not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although there may be such. Therefore, as described below, within the scope or spirit of the invention, various embodiments of the invention can be easily combined.

In addition, in the sense in which it is used, the term "or" is an operator including "or" and is equivalent to the term "and / or", unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term "on the basis of" is not exclusive and causes - if the context clearly does not dictate otherwise - the possibility of a basis for additional factors that are not described. In addition, throughout the text of the description, the value of the singular features includes and references to the plural. The meaning of the preposition "c" includes the values ​​"in" and "on".

ILLUSTRATIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of an environment in which the present invention may operate. However, for practicing the invention, not all of these components may be required, and within the scope or scope of the invention, changes may be made to the location and type of components. In some embodiments, the proposed game system serves as a lead for a large number of member devices and concurrently conducted transactions. In other embodiments, the proposed game system is based on a stackable computer and network architecture that provides a variety of strategies for evaluating data, caching, searching, and merging database connectivity. An example of an extensible architecture is an architecture that is designed with the ability to operate many servers.

In embodiments, the elements 102-104 of the proposed computer system (eg, users (eg, players, agents, etc.)) include essentially any computing device configured to receive and send a message through the network, such as network 105, to another computing device, such as servers 106 and 107, and from there, to each other, and the like. In embodiments, the set of such devices includes devices that are connected via wireline communication, such as personal computers, multiprocessor systems, consumer electronics (microprocessor-based or programmable), a personal computer network, and the like. In embodiments, the set of such devices also includes devices that are typically connected by wireless communication means, such as, for example, mobile phones, smartphones, pagers, walkie-talkies, high-frequency (HF) devices, infrared (IR) devices, circuit breakers, integrated devices that combine one or more of the above devices, or essentially any mobile device, and the like. . Similarly, in embodiments, the client devices 102-104 are any device that is configured to be wired or wirelessly connected, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), a pocket personal computer, a wearable computer, and any other a device that is equipped for communication via wire and / or wireless communications. integrated devices combining one or more of the above-mentioned devices, or essentially any mobile device, and the like. Similarly, in embodiments, the client devices 102-104 are any device that is configured to be wired or wirelessly connected, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), a pocket personal computer, a wearable computer, and any other a device that is equipped for communication via wire and / or wireless communications. integrated devices combining one or more of the above-mentioned devices, or essentially any mobile device, and the like. Similarly, in embodiments, the client devices 102-104 are any device that is configured to be wired or wirelessly connected, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), a pocket personal computer, a wearable computer, and any other a device that is equipped for communication via wire and / or wireless communications.

In embodiments, each member device among member devices 102-104 may include a browser application, the configuration of which provides receiving and sending Web pages, and the like. In embodiments, the browser application configuration can provide reception and display of graphics, text, multimedia content, and the like, the use of essentially any language based on Web technology, including, but not limited to, the standard generalized markup language SGML), such as hypertext markup language (HTML), wireless application protocol (WAP), page markup language for portable devices (HDML), such as markup language for wireless communication (WML), WMLScript, JavaScript, etc. In embodiments, the invention contemplates programming in either Java or Net.

In embodiments, member devices 102-104 may also be configured to receive a message from another computing device of a different operating principle, including, but not limited to, e-mail, short message service (SMS), multimedia messaging service (MMS ), instant messages (IM), relayed Internet-chat (IRC), mIRC, Jabber, etc.

In embodiments, network configuration 105 may allow one computing device to be connected to yet another computing device, allowing them to communicate. In embodiments, network 105 may allow the use of computer-readable media to transfer information from one electronic device to another. In embodiments, the network 105 may also include a wireless interface and / or a wire interface, such as the Internet, in addition to local networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), direct connections such as via a universal serial bus ), computer-readable media in other forms, or any combination thereof. In embodiments, on a plurality of interconnected LANs, including those based on differing architectures and protocols,

Also, in some embodiments, communication channels within the LANs typically include a twisted pair of wires or a coaxial cable, and in analogue telephone lines, fully or partially dedicated digital lines, including T1, T2, T3 and T4, Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDNs), Digital Subscriber Lines (DSLs), wireless channels, including satellite channels, or other communication channels known to those skilled in the art. In addition, in some embodiments, remote computers and other relevant electronic devices can be remotely connected to either LANs or WANs via a modem and a temporary telephone line. In effect, in some embodiments, the network 105 provides any method of communication,

In Fig. 2 shows another possible embodiment of the architecture of computers and networks supporting the proposed system for conducting a game. Each of the member devices 202a, 202b-202n shown (eg, lottery terminals, personal electronic gadgets) includes at least a computer-readable medium, such as random access memory (RAM) 208 connected to processor 210, or flash memory. The processor 210 may execute instructions of the computer executable program stored in the memory 208. Such processors comprise a microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and state machines. Such processors contain media or can communicate with them, for example, it can be computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause this processor to perform the steps described herein. Embodiments of computer-readable media may include, but are not limited to, an electronic, optical, magnetic or other storage or transmission device configured to provide a processor, such as the client processor 210, with machine-readable instructions. Other examples of suitable media may include, but are not limited to, a floppy disk, a CD-ROM, a digital versatile disk (DVD), a magnetic disk, a memory chip, read-only memory (ROM )), RAM, ISPO, a configured processor, all optical media, all magnetic tape media or other magnetic media, or any other medium, from which the computer processor can read commands. Computer-readable environments in various other forms, including a router, a private or public user network or other sending device and channel, both wired and wireless, can also transfer or transfer commands to the computer. Commands can contain code from any computer programming language, including, for example, C, C ++, C #, Visual Basic, Java, Python, Perl, and JavaScript. Member devices 202a-n may also contain a number of external or internal devices such as a mouse, CD-ROM, DVD, keyboard, display, or other input or output devices. and wireless, can also transfer or transfer commands to the computer. Commands can contain code from any computer programming language, including, for example, C, C ++, C #, Visual Basic, Java, Python, Perl, and JavaScript. Member devices 202a-n may also contain a number of external or internal devices such as a mouse, CD-ROM, DVD, keyboard, display, or other input or output devices. and wireless, can also transfer or transfer commands to the computer. Commands can contain code from any computer programming language, including, for example, C, C ++, C #, Visual Basic, Java, Python, Perl, and JavaScript. Member devices 202a-n may also contain a number of external or internal devices such as a mouse, CD-ROM, DVD, keyboard, display, or other input or output devices.

Examples of client devices 202a-n can be personal laptop computers, digital secretaries, personal digital assistants, cell phones, mobile phones, smartphones, pagers, digital tablets, compact laptop computers, Internet access devices, and other processor-based devices. Generally speaking, the client device 202 can be any type of platform based on a processor that is connected to the network 206 and that interacts with one or more application programs. Client devices 202a-n can work in any operating system that is designed to support a certain browser or browser-enabled application, such as Microsoft ™, Windows ™ or Linux. The client devices 202a-n shown may include, for example, personal computers, executing a browser application program such as Internet Explorer ™ from Microsoft Corporation, Safari ™ from Apple Computer Inc., Mozilla Firefox and Opera. Through the client devices 202a-n, users (eg, players, agents, etc.) 212a-n communicate through the network 206 with each other and with other systems and devices connected to the network 206. As shown in FIG. 2, the server devices 204 and 213 can also be connected to the network 206.

In some embodiments, the term "mobile electronic device" may refer to any portable electronic device that may or may not be provided with location tracking functionality. For example, a mobile electronic device may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a Blackberry ™ communicator, a pager, a smartphone, or any other relevant mobile electronic device. For simplicity, the above options are not listed every time or are listed only partially, and this in no way means a restriction.

In some embodiments, in the sense in which they are used herein, the terms "proximity detection", "location determination", "location data", "location information" and "location tracking" can refer to any form of location tracking technology or to a locating method that can be used to provide a location for a mobile electronic device, such as provided for, but not in a restrictive sense, is used ie, at least one of: location information manually entered by the user, so - but not limited - as the name of a large city, small town, city, zip code, area code and the name of crossing the street, or the information, issued by any other relevant input to determine the geographical area; Global Positioning System (GPS) information - GPS information accessed via Bluetooth ™, GPS information accessed through wireline and / or wireless communication in any appropriate form; location data received through the WiFi ™ server; location data derived from Bluetooth ™; triangulation, such - but not in a restrictive sense - as network-based triangulation, triangulation based on WiFi ™ server information, triangulation based on Bluetooth ™ server information, triangulation based on cell identification, triangulation based on advanced cell identification, triangulation based on the difference time between the arrival times of uplink signals (U-TDOA), triangulation based on the time of arrival of signals (TOA), triangulation based on the angle of arrival of signals (AOA); and may also refer to methods and systems that provide: the use of a system of geographic coordinates such - but not in a restrictive sense - as on the basis of longitude and latitude, based on geodetic height, on the basis of Cartesian coordinates; the use of radio frequency identification (RFID), such - but not in a restrictive sense - as long-range RFID or as a short-range RFID; use of the RFID tag in any form, such - but not in a restrictive sense - as active RFID tags, passive RFID tags, passive RFID tags with battery power; or use of any other appropriate method of locating. For simplicity,

In some embodiments, it is possible to communicate by NFC between peer devices when a plurality of devices adapted to the NFC are in close proximity to each other. In some embodiments, the near-field communication marks (NFC tags) may contain data and be read-only or re-writable. In some embodiments, NFC tags can be custom-coded. In some embodiments, NFC tags and / or devices adapted to NFC (eg, smart phones with NFC capabilities, either embedded or peripheral) can securely store personal data, such as debit and credit card information, loyalty program data, personal identification numbers (PINs) and network contacts, among other information.

In some embodiments, the lottery data can also be transmitted using any wireless communication means such as 4G, 3G, GSM, GPRS, WiFi, WiMax, and other remote local or remote wireless communication media using information obtained through the interaction of a wireless mobile device , adapted for NFC, with a smart poster. In some embodiments, the term "wireless communication" includes communications carried out in interfaces conforming to ISO 14443 and ISO 18092. In some embodiments, communication between a player's smart device adapted to the NFC and the provided lottery equipment (eg, terminals, cash registers machines, turnstiles, main computers) are embodied, for example,

In some embodiments, the player's smart device adapted to the NFC and the provided lottery equipment (eg terminals, cash registers, turnstiles, main computers) may include one or more additional transceivers (for example, radio transceivers, Bluetooth communications and / or WiFi connections) and associated antennas, and are adapted to communicate with one another via one or more mobile and / or wireless communication protocols.

In some embodiments, NFC tags may include one or more integrated circuits.

In some embodiments, a player's intelligent device adapted for NFC may include a cellular transceiver connected to the processor and receiving a cellular network clock. In some embodiments, the smart player device configured for the NFC may further include a satellite position receiver connected to the processor and receiving the timing signal of the satellite positioning system, and the configuration of this processor can provide timing of the internal timing signal with the timing signal satellite positioning system as an external timing signal. In some embodiments, the configuration of the player's smart device processor, which is adapted for NFC, can provide synchronization of the internal timing signal with the overall external timing signal of the system through the NFC scheme. In some embodiments, devices configured for NFC can have NFC technology embedded in them or implemented by attachable peripheral means, such-but not in the restrictive sense-as subscriber identity module (SIM) cards adapted for NFC, smartphone, etc.

In some embodiments, the smart player device configured for NFC may include a power source, an NFC scheme whose configuration provides wireless communication using an NFC communication protocol, and a processor connected to the power supply and the NFC scheme. In some embodiments, the configuration of the smart device processor of the player adapted to the NFC can provide timing of the internal timing signal to an external timing signal, cyclic power supply to the NFC circuit for periodically activating the NFC circuit between the peer recognition state and the low power state based on the synchronized internal timing and initiating a peer-to-peer communication via NFC with another NFC device,

In some embodiments, the player's intelligent gadget adapted for NFC may include a corresponding physical computer-readable medium and may have computer-executable instructions that cause the player's intelligent gadget adapted for the NFC to initiate peer-to-peer communication with the NFC with another device adapted to the NFC, when it is in the zone of the said intellectual device of the player and when simultaneously switching to the recognition state equitably with the same device.

In some embodiments, the configuration of the smart device processor of the player adapted for NFC can provide wireless voice and data transmission through the communication network. As an example, note that information messages can include - but not limited to - e-mail messages, Web data, etc. In some embodiments, the smart player device configured for the NFC may - in addition to (or instead of) the foregoing - provide for other types of wireless communication schemes configured to transmit voice or other data, such as a wireless communication circuit via a local area network (LAN) broadband access technologies in the microwave band (WiMAX), etc. In some embodiments, the player's intelligent device processor,

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF CONDUCTING LOTTERY GAMES AND PARTICIPATION IN THEM

EXAMPLE 1: TRADITIONAL LOTTERY GAMES (INDIVIDUAL GAME)

In some embodiments, lottery games according to the present invention are conducted using devices adapted for NFC and may, but are not limited to, one or more of a smart lottery (SLP) or a smart lottery lottery ("SLS"), having one or more wireless marks ("NFC-tags"). In some embodiments, spots with NFC-tags (SLP, SLS) can be in one or more of the following or formats: wall posters, street posters, POS points, terminals, newspapers, magazines, television sets adapted for NFC, etc.

In some embodiments, the player mobile devices adapted to the NFC selectively recognize only certain NFC-tagged spots (SLP, SLS, or other tagged spots in cooperation with the lottery host computer) and ignore others (for example, NFC-tagged spots owned by specific retailer) throughout the system configuration.

In some embodiments, spots with NFC tags must be entered into the system of the lottery host computer.

In some embodiments, players devices adapted for NFC should make possible a tracking service and notifying notification to mobile clients. Both functions serve the purpose of providing the system of the main computer of the lottery with the possibility of recognizing and notifying the player-possessor of the device adapted for the NFC and located nearby.

In some embodiments, one or more NFC tags may be located on the SLP in a specific network layout. In some embodiments, NFC tags can be superimposed on art graphics, for example, so that overhead of each mark corresponding to the lottery game, there are indicative signs, for example, a number. In some embodiments, each NFC tag may be assigned lottery indicia, for example, shown over the mark on the overlay. In some embodiments, NFC tags (and thus their corresponding indicia, for example, numbers) can be arranged on the grid in an orderly fashion, for example, in order of magnitude.

In some embodiments, a potential lottery player who owns a personal device (mobile phone, PDA, tablet, etc.) adapted for NFC and wants to participate in the lottery game can approach a device adapted for the NFC, for example, SLP , and choose one after another their options for participating in the lottery by introducing their device, adapted for NFC, in the vicinity of the desired index signs, for example - the number (s) on the SLP (or touch them). In some embodiments, this action can be repeated for many indicia, for example, numbers, if desired. In some embodiments, during the SLS communication process, a device configured for NFC will poll for the vicinity of the NFC tag and, if the tag is detected, will poll this label for the number assigned to it. In some embodiments, the NFC tag can respond with the indication symbols of the lottery, for example, the number assigned to it, and the device can store the tag replies (and hence the choices made by the player) using software programmed to receive and transmit information using protocols NFC. In some embodiments, a plurality of selected numbers can be used to create an electronic form for playing a lottery (slip), which can then be transferred to the authority conducting the lottery for authentication, for example, by means of an electronic message, or a bar code generated on the device screen, or using any other suitable technology. In some embodiments, the NFC tag can respond with the indication symbols of the lottery, for example, the number assigned to it, and the device can store the tag replies (and hence the choices made by the player) using software programmed to receive and transmit information using protocols NFC. In some embodiments, a plurality of selected numbers can be used to create an electronic form for playing a lottery (slip), which can then be transferred to the authority conducting the lottery for authentication, for example, by means of an electronic message, or a bar code generated on the device screen, or using any other suitable technology. In some embodiments, the NFC tag can respond with the indication symbols of the lottery, for example, the number assigned to it, and the device can store the tag replies (and hence the choices made by the player) using software programmed to receive and transmit information using protocols NFC. In some embodiments, a plurality of selected numbers can be used to create an electronic form for playing a lottery (slip), which can then be transferred to the authority conducting the lottery for authentication, for example, by means of an electronic message, or a bar code generated on the device screen, or using any other suitable technology. made by the player) using software programmed to receive and transmit information using NFC protocols. In some embodiments, a plurality of selected numbers can be used to create an electronic form for playing a lottery (slip), which can then be transferred to the authority conducting the lottery for authentication, for example, by means of an electronic message, or a bar code generated on the device screen, or using any other suitable technology. made by the player) using software programmed to receive and transmit information using NFC protocols. In some embodiments, a plurality of selected numbers can be used to create an electronic form for playing a lottery (slip), which can then be transferred to the authority conducting the lottery for authentication, for example, by means of an electronic message, or a bar code generated on the device screen, or using any other suitable technology.

In some embodiments, a possible game may begin when the player finds a game poster (SLP / SLS) with multiple NFC tags on it. In other embodiments, the main lottery computer may send a notification to potential players when they are near the SLP, with an instruction for locating and / or game information and incentives, such as a discount on participation cost, participation without money, and t .

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player may, for example, touch a single label (starting point) for generating, in order to play bingo (or another lottery game), applications for participation (for example, to bring an example based on bingo, that the screen can contain 25 numbers in a 5 × 5 table) on the game poster and / or on the screen of a portable device (for example, a smartphone, iPAD). In some embodiments, the smart post (SLP) may have multiple NFC tags (say, for purposes of example of a bingo-based example, 75 NFC-tags displaying an equal number of pointing signs (for example, numbers arranged in a random or ordered manner), so that the player can select the required number of pointing signs (25 for example with bingo) to participate in the game).

In some embodiments, the player may modify the application, again by touching the same or another NFC tag.

When the table satisfies it, in some embodiments, the player can pay (by registering or not) for participating in the game.

In some embodiments, the player can wait until the main lottery computer draws a draw, determining a winning combination. In other embodiments, the player may be asked to touch different labels to reveal winning numbers whose values ​​match the values ​​of a predetermined number of numbers. In some embodiments, the game may offer a fast-draw option (the player takes the played and / or winning numbers by touching one or more NFC-tags on the NFC spot).

In some embodiments, the winning categories may be determined by the number of numbers detected by completing the rows in the table (for example, for purposes of casting an example based on bingo, note that it is possible to select or draw up to 20 numbers or numbers to form a string of a typical bingo game).

In some embodiments, the winner can receive his prize in the same way as he makes his payment or conducts another operation upon request.

EXAMPLE 2 - GENERAL PROCESS

In some embodiments, at the beginning of participating in a lottery game adapted for NFC, the player can find an NFC-adapted device (SLP or SLS or a label located elsewhere). In some embodiments, the lottery host computer can send notification to users (players or non-players) of devices configured for NFC when they are close to the spot with the NFC tag, the lottery host computer, or other host computers interacting with the lottery. In some embodiments, the notification may include a stimulating effect, for example, a discount on participation, payment of loyalty bonuses, etc.

In some embodiments, the player can move his device adapted to the NFC, reaching a close proximity to one label (or touching it) on the SLP / SLS, indicating the player's desire to participate in the lottery game depicted on the SLP, or another game, supported by the main lottery computer.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer, including, but not limited to, the lottery terminal, the remote lottery processing system, etc., receives the player's request for participation.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer checks the player's statistics for registration. If they are registered, the main computer enters the player in the players register, and if not, then transfers the options for participation.

As shown in Fig. 3, in some embodiments, in the next step, using a device (eg, smartphone) adapted for NFC, the player can make a decision depending on the rules of the game (block 301), whether to move his device adapted for NFC to the nearest neighborhood ( or touch):

a) one NFC tag on the SLP / SLS (block 302) located on one or more spots in accordance with specific game rules and / or

b) Multiple NFC tags (block 303) on one or more SLP / SLS located in one or more spots, in accordance with specific game rules.

In some embodiments, participation may include - but not limited to - playing alone or with others or against others, in one traditional lottery game or game only with the help of NFC, etc. In some embodiments, the player may need to download a particular application and / or game to which it is going to play on its device adapted for NFC.

In some embodiments, the participation can be advertised on the page (the player or the main computer of the lottery or otherwise) on the social network. In some embodiments, advertisements in social networks can be part of the game. In some embodiments, players may send to the Web site of the host computer the lottery to continue to participate in the game (s) through this Web site.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer receives player selections.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the host computer of the lottery can transmit views for the touches made by the player-indicative signs, such-but not in a restrictive sense-as numbers, profiles, colors, mosaic elements, information, etc. In some embodiments, the indicia may be signs displayed on the marks by art drawing and / or randomly generated by the lottery computer by the number, and / or are taken from a predetermined set of results, etc. In some embodiments, when there is more than one indication sign, all received indicia can be transmitted to the player for each touch of the selected tag.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the main lottery computer may ask the player to confirm his application, for example, by providing personal information (for example, a bank account, credit card account, social security document, driver's license, etc.), secret information for example, a password, etc.).

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can confirm his choices or start over.

In some embodiments, in the next step, immediately after confirmation, the main lottery computer may transmit payment options such, but not in a restrictive sense, as an electronic purse, direct spending from a credit or debit or another card or personal bank account, deductions to account of an operator company (for example, AT & T, Vodafone), the leading terminal of the main computer of the lottery, the payment of bonus points for loyalty, or a coupon for free participation, etc. A game without participation costs for a particular player or group of players for a certain period of time can also be proposed as a stimulating effect that encourages or encourages loyal players to participate.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player buys an application for playing the game.

In some embodiments, in a next step, the lottery host computer receives the purchase made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can create a purchase account made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer may conduct a purchase security check made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can accept the purchase made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can conduct or organize the game circulation, which can be done in at least one of the following ways:

a) the regular circulation of the game by means of a random number generator (RNG) or a lottery or any other way of drawing results;

b) Specifically for the player, at the time of the participation or later, the total circulation among the plurality of entries or applications, the total circulation among all entries or applications, or a print run containing all possible outcomes of the game, not limited to the participants in the game;

c) instant circulation - at the exact moment of participation or not at the exact moment of participation, but after a certain amount of time (for example, day, week, month) after the application;

d) with or without animation;

e) having a predetermined or numbered outcome;

f) outcome based on a specific geographic area, for example, where the terminal of the main computer of the lottery is located, etc. (for example, games in the style of "hot spot");

g) progressive circulation: a player can choose to participate on one day of the week (for example, Monday) or another time period, and the circulation can go through stages that involve drawing one sign, for example - a number, per day or for another period of time, that allows other players to join the player (s) with some winning numbers at a later stage of the week or other time period, declaring a smaller prize and / or increasing the points of the player's original jackpot;

h) the winning result is determined by the activity in social networks, or when the player is activated, or randomly;

i) player-controlled circulation, whereby the player selects winning indicia by touching one or more tags on the NFC spot to get results instantly (this can be applied, for example, in traditional lottery games, for example, hangman-style games); and / or

j) the winning results are determined by the result of the event (for example, a sports event).

In some embodiments, the lottery host computer can perform one or more additional runs, in addition to the main game run, for certain instantly winning winners in accordance with one or more auxiliary indicia transmitted in the mark selection process, as described above.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the main lottery computer can determine the winners and prizes according to the results of the draws.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can transmit the winning result (winning results) to the player (s) along with additional information such as the number of winners, the jackpot level, and so on.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can determine whether he won, according to the following one or more game rules, for example - but not in a restrictive sense:

a) find winning indicative signs (for example, numbers or maps or profiles);

b) skip winning indicator signs (for example, numbers or maps or profiles);

c) find the correct NFC-tag (s) and / or place (s);

d) to be in close proximity to the winning NFC-tag or spot, for example, due to physical presence and / or purchase of the application in the zone, etc .;

e) make friends who like themselves and / or with whom the commitment to a marked spot coincides (for example, to establish a certain number of friends who like to visit a cafe, restaurant, shop);

f) suppress the opponent;

g) to find sets of consistent indicative signs and / or

h) predict the correct outcome of one or more events, for example, a sports event.

In some embodiments, a player can (players can) follow a special route (each spot gives commands or prompts or indicative signs for the next) and win by adhering to specific game rules, for example, wins the completion of the route first. In some embodiments, the player (s) may be granted the right to secondary prizes based on additional tasks.

In some embodiments, the player can (the players can) play on their own or with the help of colleagues (for example, groups for passing along the route and jointly obtaining winnings). Participation with colleagues can be achieved by means of the Internet site of the main computer of the lottery or social networking pages or by touching their device adapted for NFC, and this contact is performed on the appropriate partner device (on the respective partner devices).

In some embodiments, the host computer may enter into an alliance with other companies giving the player (s) the opportunity to touch not only the lottery computer's key marks but also other non-lottery tags (for example, in the case of a winning bid, the player can (the players can) to touch the product (s) that it is desirable to receive as a prize (prizes)).

In some embodiments, in the next step, if the player is the winner, the player receives the corresponding prize in one of the following ways set by the player:

a) electronic purse (bonus points are transferred in the form of a cash prize);

b) direct spending from a credit or debit or other card or personal bank account, and / or deductions to the account of the mobile operator;

c) money or bonuses to be paid in any store (and / or a particular store (specific stores) in accordance with a preliminarily concluded agreement) for - not in a restrictive sense - the purchase of material, a discount, a bonus, etc .;

d) participation in another special circulation, and / or

e) Participation in another game held (other games held) by the main computer of the lottery.

In some embodiments, it may be necessary to install a mobile application after touching the start NFC tag and before entering the game for the first time.

In some embodiments, NFC-enabled devices when playing lottery games can be used for:

a) requesting and / or providing assistance and / or assistance;

(b) Informative use of providing specific information that is not available or that is not readily available on the POS or the Internet site or use to obtain information in a different way;

c) expanding the traditional game by offering one or more of the following options with a simple label:

i) reward with bonus points,

ii) discount,

iii) circulations with instant wins,

(iv) group participation,

v) a bonus system for frequent participation, and / or

vi) redirection to the lottery website or special microsite for remote participation.

In some embodiments, intelligent devices adapted for NFC can also be used as an additional level of authentication for Internet-participation or payment (for example, by touching a compact laptop computer).

EXAMPLE 3: GROUP LOTTERY GAME - SPECIAL GROUP OF RETAILER LOTTERY (GROUP OF PLAYERS BETWEEN PLAYERS UNDER THE SAME POSITION OF THE LOTTERY SERVICE ZONE (POS))

In some embodiments, the present invention allows the groups that play the lottery to be formed using a variety of means, providing in certain embodiments mobile proximity detection of mobile electronic devices, email, social networks, mobile messaging, custom Web applications, bar codes , q-codes, RFID and BlueTooth technology. In some embodiments, the present invention allows users to invite others to join the groups using a variety of means, including in certain embodiments mobile proximity detection of mobile electronic devices, e-mail, social networks, mobile messaging, custom Web applications, bar codes , q-codes,

In some embodiments, immediately after the formation of the groups, the present invention provides real-time tracking of activities at the individual and / or group level in relation to drawing, behavior and performance data from any number of sources including, in some embodiments lottery games - data streams, information from the point of sale of lottery tickets and / or lottery information about the player's statistics.

In some embodiments, in one of the initial stages, each of the players requests their participation in the retail network using their player card or a mobile device adapted for NFC on a terminal adapted for NFC.

In some embodiments, the player touches his mobile device configured for NFC with a single label within the reach of the lottery POS (the lottery host computer) that offers participation in the group game.

In some embodiments, the lottery host computer receives the player request for participation in the group game and allows or downloads the mobile group game application to the mobile device for the group game.

In some embodiments, a player can scan a bar code or decals reprinted from a printed receipt and submit a request for participation in a group lottery game. In other embodiments, the player may apply to participate in the game in one formed group, referring to an NFC-adapted device of the original player (the one who first sent the request for participation in the group) with his own device.

In some embodiments, as a group game item, the lottery host computer can receive the player's request and allow or allow the player to participate in the group game as a member of the group. In some embodiments, the lottery host computer can receive the player's request and allow the player to select or organize his group to play in the group lottery game.

In some embodiments, the lottery host computer can conduct the circulation based on specific game rules and communicate the winning results to mobile customers through the notification notification service.

In some embodiments, a player may receive a won amount and / or a share of group wins, for example, in his electronic wallet based on at least one of the following options, not being limited:

a) the player wins;

b) the other member of the group wins;

c) the group as a whole wins; and / or

d) a certain number of team members win.

EXAMPLE 4: GROUP LOTTERY GAME - A GROUP FOR A SPECIFIC GAME (A GROUP OF PLAYERS WHICH PLAYING WITH THE SAME AND THE SAME PRODUCT PLAYED IN A LOTTERY GAME)

In some embodiments, in one of the initial stages, one or more players find a lottery game with NFC tags (eg, SLP / SLS) displaying group game participation for a particular game (e.g., keno) with a specific number of bids (say, from 1 to 12 for an example based on keno).

In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can touch with his mobile device adapted for NFC one label to generate a keno claim, which, for example, can involve participation with numbers from 1 to 12 and screens in an amount from 1 to 12 for example based on keno.

In some embodiments, in a next step, the host computer of the lottery receives a player request for participating in a group game, includes or downloads a mobile application, for example, for a keno game on a mobile device of each member of the lottery team, and generate screens pre-populated with numbers based on the choice made by the player (elections made by players).

In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can accept the selection (s), and the mobile application can provide a bar code or other decals that can be used to report the participation of each player to the retailer's lottery terminal (POS). In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can provide information about his participation in the retail lottery network by scanning the bar code available on the mobile device.

In some embodiments, the lottery host computer can conduct the circulation based on specific game rules and communicate the winning results to mobile customers through the notification notification service.

In some embodiments, each player may receive a won amount (and / or a share of group wins), for example, in his electronic wallet based on at least one of the following options, not being limited:

a) the player wins;

b) the other member of the group wins;

c) the group as a whole wins; and / or

d) a certain number of team members win.

EXAMPLE 5: CONDUCTING LOTTERY GAMES TYPE "SEARCH FOR TREASURES" AND PARTICIPATION IN THEM

Some embodiments for carrying out lottery games such as "treasure hunt" and participating in them are implemented as shown in FIG. 4.

In some embodiments, in one of the initial stages, one or more players find (or detect) a device adapted for the NFC located on one or more spots (eg, SLP / SLS), by the lottery host computer or other cooperating host computers.

In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can touch a mobile device adapted for a NFC, one tag on the spot to indicate his desire to participate in the game. In some embodiments, a player can access the game by intercepting a notification message received while approaching the NFC spot, or entering the relevant mobile application if it is already installed on the player's device.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can receive the player's request for participation in the lottery game.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can check the player's statistics (for example, whether they are registered or not). If they are registered, in some embodiments, in the next step, the host computer brings the player to the player register, and if not, then transmits the participation options: for example, a game application, a payment invoice, etc. In some embodiments, the player may be asked to apply for free admission or a discount on the cost of participation as a result of the incentive to receive or retain the discount by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player may touch one or more tags in one or more spots in accordance with specific game rules. Participation can provide - but not in a restrictive sense - a game alone or with others or against others, etc. In some embodiments, for example, the main lottery computer may allow a player to announce his or her participation in a lottery game on a player's dedicated social page and / or a lottery or other page or in an account (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Google+, .). In some embodiments, the main lottery computer may allow the player to decorate or claim more players through a player's page and / or a lottery or other page or account that is located on social networks.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer may accept the selection (s) made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the following step, the host computer of the lottery can transmit views for player touches - indicative signs, such - but not in a restrictive sense - as numbers, profiles, colors, mosaic elements, information for the next spot on the route, . In some embodiments, the indicia may be signs displayed on the art-presentation marks and / or be drawn by the main lottery computer randomly on the spot and / or may be retrieved from the previous set of results. In some embodiments, when there is more than one indication sign, all received indicia can be transmitted by the player for each touch of the selected label.

In some embodiments, for example, a lottery game of the "treasure hunt" type may be in the form of a mosaic, a sequence of indicative signs (eg numbers), etc., which requires the player (s) to find all the elements:

a) Undisclosed: players may need to find all the elements in accuracy or in any order, considering them displayed with the help of artistic representation in NFC spots for touching and / or loading;

b) Disclosed: players can touch NFC spots without first knowing which mosaic element is hidden from below; players may be given the choice to replace duplicate items with an equivalent, for example, using social networks, the ability to tap each of the other devices configured for NFC, etc.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the host computer of the lottery may transmit payment options such, but not in a restrictive sense, as an electronic purse, direct spending from a credit or debit or another card or personal bank account, transfers to the accounts of the operator company , AT & T, Vodafone), the leading terminal of the main computer of the lottery, etc. A game without participation costs for a particular player or group of players for a certain period of time can also be proposed as a stimulating effect that encourages or encourages loyal players to participate.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player buys an application for the game.

In some embodiments, in a next step, the lottery host computer receives the purchase made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can create a purchase account made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can accept the purchase made by the player.

In some embodiments, a player can (players can) follow a special route (each spot gives commands or prompts or indicative signs for the next) and win by adhering to specific game rules, for example, wins the completion of the route first. In some embodiments, the player (s) may be granted the right to secondary prizes based on additional tasks or time required to complete the designated route, or the required spots to be touched.

In some embodiments, the player can (the players can) play independently or with the help of colleagues (for example, a group for advancing the route and jointly obtaining winnings). Participation with colleagues can be achieved through the Internet site of the main computer of the lottery or social networking pages or by touching it with a device adapted for NFC, and this contact is performed on the appropriate partner device (on the respective partner devices).

In some embodiments, the host computer may enter into an alliance with other companies giving the player (s) the opportunity to touch not only the lottery computer's key marks but also other non-lottery tags (for example, in the case of a winning bid, the player can (the players can) to touch the product (s) that it is desirable to receive as a prize (prizes)).

In some embodiments, the lottery host computer can perform one or more additional runs, in addition to the main game run, for certain instantly winning winners in accordance with one or more auxiliary indicia transmitted in the mark selection process, as described above.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the main lottery computer can determine the winners and prizes according to the results of the draws.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can transmit the winning result (winning results) to the player (s) along with additional information such as the number of winners, the treasure hunt time, the next route search, etc.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can determine whether he won, according to the following one or more game rules, for example - but not in a restrictive sense:

a) find winning indicative signs (for example, numbers or maps or profiles);

b) skip winning indicator signs (for example, numbers or maps or profiles);

c) find the correct NFC-tag (s) and / or place (s);

d) to be in close proximity to the winning NFC-tag or spot, for example, due to physical presence and / or purchase of the application in the zone, etc .;

e) complete the designated route before all or some of the other players;

f) finalize the order of the winning mosaic or indicative signs before all or some of the other players;

g) make friends who like themselves and / or with whom the adherence to the tagged spot (marked spots) coincides (for example, to establish a certain number of friends who like to visit a cafe, restaurant, shop);

h) suppress the opponent (opponents);

(i) Find sets of consistent indicative signs and / or

j) predict the correct outcome of one or more events, for example, a sports event (sporting events).

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player receives a prize, if he is a winner, in one or more of the following ways:

a) electronic purse (bonus points are transferred in the form of a cash prize);

b) direct spending from a credit or debit or other card or personal bank account, and / or deductions to the account of the mobile operator;

c) money or bonuses to be paid in any store (and / or a particular store (specific stores) in accordance with a preliminarily concluded agreement) for - not in a restrictive sense - the purchase of material, a discount, a bonus, etc .;

d) participation in another special circulation, and / or

e) Participation in another game held (other games held) by the main computer of the lottery.

EXAMPLE 6: CONDUCTING A LOTTERY GAME AND PARTICIPATION IN IT ON THE BASIS OF STAYING AT A PARTICULAR GEOGRAPHICAL PLACE (LOTTERY GAMES OF "HOT POINT" TYPE)

Some embodiments for carrying out and participating in hot-spot lottery games are implemented as shown in FIG. 5. Some embodiments for holding and participating in hot-spot lottery games may include:

a) Determination of whether the NFC spot is a "hot spot" by touching the spot with the NFC tag and winning if the particular spot is in the draw or selected (for example, being the one most often touched for a predetermined period of time ( for example, one day, one week));

b) holding a drawing in the center of the geographical area:

i) all or some of the players with NFC tags touched in the zone around the winning "hot spot" may also be entitled to receive the prize. In some embodiments, two or more runs are possible: one is daily among players, one is weekly among all possible NFC tags (eg, a jackpot);

ii) the participant can "take over" the spot, for example, by first contacting him, and get bonus points for all others who also concern this spot; Thus, the first player may be entitled to a larger share of the prize;

iii) the circulation can be limited to participants who are at or near a particular location, for example, a football field, cafeteria, etc., where the player can take part alone or with others (to obtain additional chances and / or bonus points, for example, by "building a pyramid": the first gets a bigger prize than the rest), for example, touching the NFC spot, betting during the event, betting before the event (for example, it can be the choice of the favorite sports team, and t etc.), etc .; and / or

c) inviting partners to visit the chosen (advertised) spot: the player to choose and / or bet on one or more specific tagged spots and contact partners (for example, friends) to act together, making the spot a hot spot within a day or another period of time.

In some explanatory embodiments, in one of the initial stages, one or more players find (or guess) an NFC-adapted device located on the spot (for example, SLP / SLS) from the lottery host computer or other main computers interacting with the lottery. In some embodiments, the notification may include a stimulating effect, for example, a discount on participation, payment of loyalty bonuses, etc.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer receives the player's request for participation in the lottery.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can check the player's statistics (for example, whether they are registered or not). If they are registered, in some embodiments, in the next step, the host computer brings the player to the players register, and if not, then transmits the participation options: for example, a game application, a payment account, etc.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player may touch one or more tags in one or more spots in accordance with specific game rules. Participation can provide - but not in a restrictive sense - a game alone or with others or against others, etc. In some embodiments, for example, the main lottery computer may allow a player to announce his or her participation in a lottery game on a player's dedicated page on social networks and / or a lottery or other page or account (for example, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.). In some embodiments, the main lottery computer may allow the player to decorate or claim more players through a player's page and / or a lottery or other page or account that is located on social networks.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can receive the selection made (selections made) by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the host computer of the lottery can transmit views for the touches made by the player-indicative signs, such-but not in a restrictive sense-as numbers, profiles, colors, mosaic elements, information, etc. In some embodiments, the indicia may be signs displayed on the labels by artwork and / or randomly generated by the lottery computer by the number and / or are taken from a predetermined set of results, etc. In some embodiments, when there is more than one indication sign, all received indicia can be transmitted to the player for each touch of the selected tag.

In some embodiments, in the following step, the host computer may transmit payment options such as, but not limited to, an electronic wallet, direct spending from a credit or debit or other card or personal bank account, deductions to the account of the operator company (for example, AT & T, Vodafone), the leading terminal of the main computer of the lottery, the payment of bonus points for loyalty or coupon for free participation, etc. A game without participation costs for a particular player or group of players for a certain period of time can also be proposed as a stimulating effect that encourages or encourages loyal players to participate.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player buys an application for the game.

In some embodiments, in a next step, the lottery host computer receives the purchase made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can create a purchase account made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can accept the purchase made by the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step of the lottery host computer, the game is run or organized, which can be done in at least one of the following ways:

a) the regular circulation of the game by means of a random number generator (RNG) or a lottery or any other device for the results;

b) specifically for the player, the total circulation among the set of entries or applications, the total circulation among all entries or applications, or a print run containing all possible outcomes of the game, not limited to the participants in the game;

c) instant circulation - at the exact moment of participation or not at the exact moment of participation, but after a certain amount of time (for example, day, week, month) after the application;

d) with or without animation;

e) having a predetermined or spot-determined outcome;

f) outcome based on a specific geographic area, for example, the one where the terminal of the main computer of the lottery is located; and / or

g) the winning result is determined by the activity in social networks, or when the player is activated, or randomly.

In some embodiments, the winning results may be determined by one or more event results (eg, a sports event).

In some embodiments, a player can (players can) play alone or with the help of colleagues or against them.

In some embodiments, the host computer may enter into an alliance with other companies giving the player (s) the opportunity to touch not only the lottery computer's key marks but also other non-lottery tags (for example, in the case of a winning bid, the player can (the players can) to touch the product (s) that it is desirable to receive as a prize (prizes)).

In some embodiments, the lottery host computer may conduct one or more additional runs for certain instantly winning winners in accordance with one or more sub-indicia transmitted during the mark selection process, as described above.

In some cases, about the substance in the next step, the player can determine whether he won, according to the following one or more game rules, for example - but not in a restrictive sense:

a) find winning indicative signs (for example, numbers or maps or profiles);

b) skip winning indicator signs (for example, numbers or maps or profiles);

c) find the correct NFC-tag (s) and / or place (s);

d) to be in close proximity to the winning NFC-tag or spot, for example, due to physical presence and / or purchase of the application in the zone, etc .;

e) make friends who like themselves and / or with whom the commitment to a marked spot coincides (for example, to establish a certain number of friends who like to visit a cafe, restaurant, shop);

f) suppress the opponent;

g) to find sets of consistent indicative signs and / or

h) predict the correct outcome of one or more events, for example, a sports event.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can determine the winners and prizes.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host computer can transmit the winning result (the winning results) to the player (s).

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player receives a prize, if he is a winner, by one or more of the following methods on demand or by default:

a) electronic purse (bonus points are transferred in the form of a cash prize);

b) direct spending from a credit or debit or other card or personal bank account, and / or deductions to the account of the mobile operator;

c) money or bonuses to be paid in any store (and / or a particular store (specific stores) in accordance with a preliminary agreement with the lottery computer) for - not in a restrictive sense - the purchase of material, a discount, a bonus, etc .

d) participation in another special circulation, and / or

e) Participation in another game held (other games held) by the main computer of the lottery.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer-implemented method including at least the following steps: specifically programming at least one computer system of an authority having the power to conduct games to perform at least , the following: receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, wherein said In at least one first indication is adopted as based at least in part on at least one first Near Field Communication (NFC) between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one first player a chip associated with the said, at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games; communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; receiving from said first mobile device said at least one first player, at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; holding at least one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; reception, at least, one second indication identifying at least one first action by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the authority to conduct games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the authority having the power to play games; and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; distribution, at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; reception of at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, wherein said at least one second indication is adopted as based, on at least in part, at least one second NFC between a second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted org SG with the authority to carry out the game; communicating with a second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; receiving from said second mobile device said at least one second player, at least one second payment performed by said at least one second player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; conducting at least one second lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with said at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; the reception of at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action, carried out by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, said at least one the second action is based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one second lottery by the authority having the power to play games, and ii) at least one fourth NFC between the second mobile device at least one second player, and at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; and distributing at least one second prize to said,

In some embodiments, said at least one first and said at least one second lottery are conducted among a plurality of players of said at least one first lottery game. In some embodiments, said at least one first and said at least one second lottery are the same. In some embodiments, said at least one first and said at least one third chips are the same. In some embodiments, said at least one second and said at least one fourth chips are the same.

In some embodiments, said at least one first lottery game is selected from the group consisting of: a treasure hunt game, a hot spot game, and a lotto game.

In some embodiments, said at least one first action is performed by said at least one first player and said at least one second action is performed by said at least one second player also based on a joint game of said , at least one first player and said at least one second player in said at least one first lottery game. In some embodiments, said at least one first prize is a first portion of at least one third prize and said at least one second prize is a second portion of said at least one third prize.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer-implemented method including at least the following steps: programming in at least one computer system of an authority having the power to play games in a special manner to perform at least the following: receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, said at least one first lottery game, one first indication is adopted as based, at least in part, on at least one first Near Field Communication (NFC) between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one first chip associated with with said, at least, one first lottery game conducted by an authority with the authority to conduct games; communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; receiving from said first mobile device said at least one first player, at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; receiving at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, said at least one second indication being received as being based, at least in part, at least one second NFC between a second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one first lottery game, the body that has the authority to conduct games; communicating with a second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; receiving from said second mobile device said at least one second player, at least one second payment performed by said at least one second player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; conducting, at least, one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; receiving at least one second indication identifying at least one first action performed by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery a game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one first lottery by the authority having the authority and conduct games, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said, at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; receiving at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action performed by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one first a lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one second action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the authority possessing they have the power to play games, and ii) at least, one fourth NFC between a second mobile device of said at least one second player and said at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. to one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game. to one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a non-transient computer readable media having stored therein software instructions executed by at least one computer, one computer processor that includes at least the following code: a code for receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first the player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, said at least one first indication being received as being based, at least in part, on at least one first NFC between the first mobile device mentioned, at least one first player and at least one first chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; a code for communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; a code for receiving from said at least one first player at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game from the first mobile device; code for carrying out at least one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first lottery, with one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving at least one second indication identifying at least one first action performed by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one the first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery by the body having full and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said first player, at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games; a code for distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wishes to participate in said at least one first lottery game, said at least one second indication being received as based at least in part on at least one second NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one second player, one first lottery game conducted by an authority with the authority to conduct games; a code for communicating with the second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; code for receiving from said at least one second player at least one second payment by the at least one second player for playing at said at least one first lottery game from the second mobile device; code for performing at least one second lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with said at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving, at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one first lottery game carried out by the authority having the power to play games, said at least one second action being based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one second lottery by the body having full and ii) at least one fourth NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and the at least one fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game , conducted by the body, having the power to conduct games; and a code for distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the subject invention provides a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a non-transient computer readable media having stored therein software instructions executed by at least one computer, one computer processor that includes at least the following code: a code for receiving at least one first indication indicating that at least one first the player wishes to participate in at least one first lottery game, said at least one first indication being received as being based, at least in part, on at least one first NFC between the first mobile device mentioned, at least one first player and at least one first chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by the authority having the power to play games; a code for communicating with the first mobile device of said at least one first player to confirm the identity of said at least one first player by an authority having the power to conduct games; a code for receiving from said at least one first player at least one first payment performed by said at least one first player for playing in said at least one first lottery game from the first mobile device; code for receiving at least one third indication indicating that at least one second player wants to participate in said, at least one first lottery game, wherein said at least one second indication is received as based, at least in part, on at least one second NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and at least one third chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; a code for communicating with the second mobile device of said at least one second player to confirm the identity of said at least one second player by an authority having the authority to conduct games; a code for receiving from said second at least one second player at least one second payment from said second mobile device, at least one second player for playing in said at least one first lottery game; a code for conducting at least one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games in accordance with at least one first rule of said at least one first lottery game; code for receiving at least one second indication identifying at least one first action performed by said at least one first player in accordance with at least one second rule of said at least one the first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one first action is based at least in part on: i) the result of said at least one first lottery game, one first lottery by an authority having the power to play games, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first mobile device of said at least one first player and at least one second chip associated with said at least one , one first lottery game conducted by an authority with the power to conduct games; code for receiving at least one fourth indication identifying at least one second action by said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second rule of said at least one second player, one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to play games, wherein said at least one second action is based at least in part on: i) the result of the at least one first lottery by the authority having the power to play games, and ii) at least one fourth NFC between the second mobile device of said at least one second player and said at least one a fourth chip associated with said at least one first lottery game conducted by an authority having the power to conduct games; and a code for distributing at least one first prize to said at least one first player in accordance with at least one third rule of said at least one first lottery game; and a code for distributing at least one second prize to said at least one second player in accordance with said at least one second player,

Although a number of embodiments of the present invention have been described, it is clear that these embodiments are merely illustrative and not restrictive, and that many modifications may be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art.