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• • G—PHYSICS
  • G06—COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
  • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • G06Q30/00—Commerce
  • G06Q30/02—Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising

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• the invention relates to a method for carrying out a competition, in particular a lottery, preferably in catering establishments, in which the consumption of a guest is billed via an electronic cash register system.
• the object of the invention is to provide a method for carrying out a competition, in particular a lottery, preferably in catering establishments, by means of which strong customer loyalty can be achieved.
• POS system billed sales summed up over a predetermined period, and the sum was drawn as a profit at the end of the predetermined period.
• the specified period of time is preferably determined randomly by an electronic device, and the draw is initiated by a ordering process at the cash register system.
• the ordering process is carried out in relation to a table number or an individual guest number, the profit being assigned to the table number or guest number of the current ordering process.
• the current amount of the total amount is constantly displayed on a display board installed in the dining room and / or outside of the establishment.
• the proposed lottery game offers an exceptionally good entertainment and advertising effect. Because of every guest's hope of winning the accumulated jackpot, sales are increased, since the guest only participates in the lottery through an ordering process and the associated ordering process and has the chance of winning. The triggering and delivery of the prize takes place by "serving" the jackpot voucher to the winning table. A special show effect can preferably be achieved with music and light effects. Such a lottery is a very good prerequisite for excellent word of mouth, one effective and long-term best advertising opportunity for a gastronomic establishment.
• the lottery game is preferably used in existing catering establishments, e.g. Discos, music bars, restaurants, etc., which achieve a predetermined daily minimum turnover.
• the method according to the invention is based on an electronic cash register system, as is used in the vast majority of catering establishments. Each time a guest orders, the order data and the associated table number are entered as a reference in the checkout system. This ordering process forms the basis for later accounting.
• a totalizer is provided in the cash register system or in a separate device connected to the cash register system for data transmission.
• the current amount is shown on a display board visible in the dining room.
• this accumulated revenue share is drawn as a jackpot by winning a certain one
• each guest can receive a personal guest number, which is called
• the train generator optionally determines the duration of the summing process until the
• the current height of the jackpot is constantly displayed on the scoreboard as a numerical number and / or in graphic form.
• the respective table number for which an order is being taken can preferably also be displayed.
• the amount of the profit can be made dependent on the current turnover and can be, for example, between € 1.00 and € 500.00.
• the prize is preferably paid out as a voucher, since it is not allowed to draw lots in every country without further cash. This means that the content of the jackpot is given to the winner in the form of a corresponding voucher.
• the voucher can be redeemed in all catering establishments connected to this lottery system. This means that, for example, a jackpot winner in Kunststoff can redeem his voucher in a corresponding catering facility in Berlin.
• the basis is a commercially available electronic cash register system, which is equipped internally or externally with appropriate hardware and / or software for recording the order data and for controlling the course of the game. Orders must be traceable using table numbers or other reference numbers.
• a corresponding number of display boards is also required, by means of which the current game data are displayed in the dining room and / or in the outside area of the catering establishment.
• appropriate deposits can be provided in the menu and drinks menu.
• the prize is preferably given to the winner in the form of a corresponding voucher.
• the voucher can be redeemed in all catering establishments participating in this lottery. This means that, for example, a jackpot winner in Kunststoff can redeem his voucher in a corresponding catering establishment in Berlin.
• a separate account is set up with a central operator for each connected catering establishment. If a voucher is won in Kunststoff and, for example, redeemed in Hamburg, the participating company in Hamburg sends the voucher to the central operator. The central operator then takes care of a corresponding account settlement of the two companies involved.
• a major advantage of vouchers over cash payment is that the amount drawn remains in the gastronomic pool.
• a website can be set up as a source of information for the guests and for other measures that are effective in advertising, on which the current jackpot amount of all connected catering establishments can be called up.
• the connected companies can also be presented on this website and various other information can be made available.

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