公开(公告)号：WO2017136723A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：PCT/US2017/016502

申请日：2017-02-03

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： IRWIN, Kenneth, E. Jr.

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/329 ,  G07F17/3244 ,  G07F17/3258

Abstract: A production method and system are provided for enabling the secure sharing of a common prize fund across multiple lottery or contest games and/or sub games. By sharing common inventory control and validation files the multiple games will validate on existing lottery or contest systems without the need for any software or hardware modifications. These methods and systems enhance the games, as well as potentially expand the consumer base for the games.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种生产方法和系统，用于跨多个彩票或比赛游戏和/或子游戏安全地共享普通奖金。 通过分享共同的库存控制和验证文件，多个游戏将在现有的彩票或比赛系统上进行验证，而无需任何软件或硬件修改。 这些方法和系统可以增强游戏的性能，并有可能扩大游戏的消费者群体。

公开(公告)号：WO2017070454A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/058085

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： FINNERTY, Fred, W.

IPC: B42D25/27 ,  G07C15/00

CPC classification number: G09C5/00 ,  G07C15/00 ,  H04L9/0656 ,  H04L9/0863

Abstract: A method is provided of digitally imaging a secure portion and a non-secure portion of scratch-off-coating protected documents of at least one game using middleware. The method includes: (a) generating the secure variable indicia in non- vector raster format; (b) generating vector graphics to be imaged on physical document locations; (c) assigning the secure variable indicia in a non-vector raster format to documents in and shuffling the documents throughout a print run; and (d) linking via middleware the secure variable indicia in the non-vector raster format to associated vector graphics variable indicia to be digitally imaged on the documents and to generate vector graphics-formatted data for each document in the print run. The secure variable indicia assignment and shuffling are executed by non-vector raster game generation software output that is reinterpreted by the middleware to produce related vector graphic output for the secure variable indicia.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用中间件对至少一个游戏的防刮擦涂层保护文档的安全部分和非安全部分进行数字成像的方法。 该方法包括：（a）以非矢量栅格格式生成安全变量标记; （b）生成要在物理文档位置上成像的矢量图形; （c）将非矢量光栅格式的安全变量标记分配给整个印刷过程中的文档并对其进行混洗; （d）通过中间件将非矢量光栅格式的安全变量标记链接到关联的矢量图形变量标记，以在文件上数字成像，并为印刷运行中的每个文件生成矢量图形格式的数据。 安全变量标记分配和混洗由非矢量光栅游戏生成软件输出执行，该输出由中间件重新解释以产生用于安全变量标记的相关矢量图形输出。

公开(公告)号：WO2019083572A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：PCT/US2018/038280

申请日：2018-06-19

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： FINNERTY, Fred, W.

IPC: B42D25/27 ,  B42D25/30 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: B42D25/29 ,  B42D25/27 ,  B42D25/30

Abstract: A redundantly printed security-enhanced document, printing method and system ensure the meaning of the information imparted by variable indicia printed by redundant printing on the document with removable scratch-off coatings. By printing the variable indicia with multiple colors, redundancy and integrity of the intended indicia is achieved. Additionally, inverted color indicia countermeasures to pinprick attacks are also disclosed. The redundantly printed document, methods and systems enhance the overall appearance of the redundantly printed document, and reduce possible consequences resulting from misprinted variable indicia.

公开(公告)号：WO2017070449A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/058076

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： FINNERTY, Fred W. ,  IRWIN, Kenneth E.

IPC: A63F3/06 ,  B32B29/00 ,  B32B33/00 ,  B41M3/14 ,  B42D15/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F17/21

CPC classification number: G09C5/00 ,  G07C15/00 ,  H04L9/0656 ,  H04L9/0863

Abstract: A security-enhanced document includes: a substrate; at least one lower portion imaging with vector graphics imaged display indicia being directly or indirectly digitally imaged on the substrate; at least one area of vector graphics secure variable indicia, the secure variable indicia being directly or indirectly digitally imaged on the substrate; at least one release coat applied over at least the secure variable indicia; at least one scratch-off coating applied over the release coat to maintain the secure variable indicia unreadable until removal of the scratch-off coating; and at least one overprint upper portion imaged over at least the scratch-off coating.

Abstract translation: 一种安全性增强的文件包括：衬底; 用矢量图形成像的至少一个下部分成像显示标记直接或间接地数字成像在衬底上; 矢量图形安全变量标记的至少一个区域，所述安全变量标记直接或间接地数字成像在所述衬底上; 在至少所述安全可变标记上施加至少一个释放涂层; 在剥离涂层上施加至少一个刮擦涂层，以保持该可靠的可变标记不可读，直到除去该刮擦涂层; 以及至少一个在至少刮擦涂层上成像的套印上部。

公开(公告)号：WO2017132256A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：PCT/US2017/014933

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： IRWIN, Kenneth, E. ,  FINNERTY, Fred, W.

IPC: A63F3/06 ,  B41M3/00 ,  B42D15/02

CPC classification number: A63F3/0665 ,  A63F3/065 ,  A63F3/0655 ,  A63F2003/066 ,  A63F2250/58 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/32 ,  B41J3/01 ,  B41M3/005 ,  B42D15/025 ,  B42D25/27 ,  B42D25/285 ,  G03G15/00

Abstract: A printing method or system for making a security-enhanced scratch-off document and the document so made are disclosed. The security-enhanced document includes a substrate, variable indicia, at least one other printed portion having background noise, and a scratch-off-coating layer applied over the variable indicia to maintain the variable indicia unreadable until the scratch-off-coating is removed by being scratched off. The variable indicia includes ink having a signal- to-noise ratio relative to the background ink noise of the document's at least one other printed portion, such that the variable indicia are unreadable with reference to the at least one other printed portion when the scratch-off-coating remains intact. Additionally, digitally imaging countermeasures to unassisted and assisted mechanical SOC lift are also disclosed. These methods and systems enhance the overall appearance of the ticket as well as potentially reduce the time and setup costs between print runs.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于制作安全增强刮擦文档的打印方法或系统以及如此制作的文档。 增强安全性的文件包括衬底，可变标记，至少一个具有背景噪声的其他印刷部分，以及施加在可变标记上的刮擦涂层，以保持可变标记不可读，直到去除刮擦涂层 被刮掉。 可变标记包括相对于文档的至少一个其他打印部分的背景墨水噪声具有信噪比的墨水，从而使得当刮擦可擦写标记不可读时，参考至少一个其他打印部分不可读取可变标记， 脱落涂层保持完整。 此外，还公开了对无辅助和辅助机械SOC提升的数字成像对策。 这些方法和系统增强了票证的整体外观，并可能减少印刷运行之间的时间和设置成本。

公开(公告)号：WO2017070432A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/058052

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： IRWIN, Kenneth, E. ,  FINNERTY, Fred, W. ,  PENG, George, Kurtz ,  WEIL, Allen, Lorne

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: G09C5/00 ,  G07C15/00 ,  H04L9/0656 ,  H04L9/0863

Abstract: A method and system include digitally imaging a secure portion and a non¬ secure portion of scratch-off coating protected gaming documents of at least one game, the gaming documents including variable indicia, the gaming documents and the at least one game being associated with at least one overall print run, each print run including (i) a plurality of non-winning gaming documents and (ii) a plurality of winning gaming documents determined by revealing secure variable indicia according to predetermined game programming, and wherein at least the secure portion of digital imaging is hidden under the scratch-off coating. The secure portion can be encrypted into ciphertext with the non-secure portion remaining plaintext or cleartext. This enables digital imaging on demand across a local or distributed network of both secure and non-secure areas of instant lottery tickets or other documents having scratch-off coatings.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统包括对安全部分和非安全部分进行数字成像， 所述游戏文档包括可变标记，所述游戏文档和所述至少一个游戏与至少一个总体印刷运行相关联，每个印刷运行包括（i）至少一个游戏的至少一个游戏的刮擦涂层保护游戏文档的安全部分， 多个不成功的游戏文档和（ii）通过根据预定的游戏程序显示安全可变标记确定的多个获胜游戏文档，并且其中至少数字成像的安全部分隐藏在该可刮除涂层下。 安全部分可以被加密成密文，其中非安全部分保持明文或明文。 这使得即时彩票的安全和非安全区域的本地或分布式网络或具有刮擦涂层的其他文件的按需数字成像成为可能。

公开(公告)号：WO2018017359A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：PCT/US2017/041482

申请日：2017-07-11

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： FINNERTY, Fred, W. ,  IRWIN, Kenneth, E.

IPC: A63F3/06 ,  B41M1/14 ,  B41M1/18 ,  B41M3/00 ,  B41M3/14 ,  B42D15/00 ,  B44F3/00 ,  H04N1/405

Abstract: A removable scratch-off document with a display portion is printed with a printing method and system ensuring the integrity and security of the document with win and lose variable information or indicia protected by a scratch-off coating by overprinting at least one of at least a part of the scratch-off coating and at least a part of the display portion using stochastic imaging. The resulting printed document is more attractive and consistent over varying surfaces, as well as more secure against illicit attempts to remove the scratch-off coating by lift and float techniques.

Abstract translation: 具有显示部分的可移除刮擦文档用打印方法和系统打印，该打印方法和系统确保文档的完整性和安全性，输入可变信息或由刮擦涂层保护的标记， 使用随机成像套印至少一部分刮擦涂层和显示部分的至少一部分。 由此产生的印刷文件在各种表面上更具吸引力和一致性，并且更安全，以防止通过升降和浮动技术去除刮擦涂层的非法尝试。

公开(公告)号：WO2018013520A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：PCT/US2017/041459

申请日：2017-07-11

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： WEIL, Allen, Lorne ,  FINNERTY, Fred, W. ,  IRWIN, Kenneth, E., Jr.

IPC: G03G15/20

Abstract: Production methods and systems enable the inline production of instant lottery tickets or documents using at least three different digital imagers. By interfacing at least three digital imagers in a common printing line, heretofore unknown printing efficiencies are realized, particularly on smaller volume print runs. These methods and systems enhance the overall appearance of the printed instant lottery tickets or documents, as well as potentially expand the consumer base.

Abstract translation: 生产方法和系统使得能够使用至少三个不同的数字成像器在线生产即时彩票或文档。 通过在普通印刷生产线上连接至少三个数字成像器，实现了迄今未知的印刷效率，特别是在小批量印刷运行时。 这些方法和系统增强了打印的即开型彩票或文件的整体外观，并可能扩大消费者群体。

公开(公告)号：WO2017132362A2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：PCT/US2017/015109

申请日：2017-01-26

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： WEIL, Allen Lorne ,  FINNERTY, Fred W. ,  PENG, George Kurtz

IPC: G07F17/32

CPC classification number: G07F17/42 ,  A63F3/0655 ,  A63F3/0665 ,  B41F1/16 ,  B41F1/20 ,  B41F1/22 ,  B41F19/007 ,  B41J2/04 ,  B41J11/002 ,  B41J29/393 ,  B41M1/04 ,  B41M3/008 ,  B41M3/14 ,  B41P2200/12 ,  B42D15/025 ,  G07F17/3225 ,  G07F17/3241 ,  G07F17/329

Abstract: A computer-implemented method and system are provided for enabling digital imaging of both secure and non-secure areas of instant lottery tickets on demand across a geographically diverse network. Instant lottery tickets produced with this system accommodate smaller volume print runs, process color, and a greater level of customization.

公开(公告)号：WO2017127817A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：PCT/US2017/014589

申请日：2017-01-23

Applicant: HYDRA MANAGEMENT LLC

Inventor： FINNERTY, Fred, W. ,  IRWIN, Kenneth, E.

IPC: A63F3/06

CPC classification number: A63F3/0665 ,  A63F3/062 ,  A63F3/0655 ,  B42D25/27

Abstract: A security-enhanced document with collectible imaging, the document includes a substrate; at least one lower portion imaging with graphic imaging and with or without first variable indicia, the lower portion imaging directly or indirectly digitally imaged on the substrate, the lower portion comprising first collectible digital imaging; at least one release coat applied over the first collectible imaging; at least one scratch-off-coating layer applied over the release coat to maintain the first collectible imaging of the lower portion unreadable until removal of the scratch-off-coating; and at least one overprint upper portion with or without second variable indicia and with second collectible digital imaging associated with the lower portion first collectible imaging with respect to a visual or thematic aspect of the first collectible imaging. The document enhances the popularity and fun games using the document, and may expand the consumer base for the games.

Abstract translation: 具有可收集成像的安全增强型文件，该文件包括衬底; 至少一个下部用图形成像成像并且具有或不具有第一可变标记，下部直接或间接地数字成像在衬底上，下部包括第一可收集数字成像; 在第一可收集成像上施加至少一个释放涂层; 在剥离涂层上施加至少一个刮擦涂层，以保持下部的第一可收集成像不可读，直到去除刮擦涂层; 以及具有或不具有第二可变标记的至少一个套印上部分和具有关于第一可收集成像的视觉或主题方面的下部分第一可收集成像的第二可收集数字成像。 该文件增强了使用该文件的受欢迎程度和趣味性游戏，并可能扩大游戏的消费群体。