JP2001334064A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve customer service by automatically specifying a user and changing the difficulty of a game for the user. SOLUTION: By input of individual identification information using biometrics of a user, the difficulty of a game in a game device 40 is automatically set and changed. Individual use information of a game arcade user is managed and maintained with a customer information management device 20 as customer information, the individual identification information as security information is recognized with a security information recognition device 10, customer information of the user is taken out from the customer information management device 20, and the difficulty of a game in the game device 40 is set on the basis of the customer information with the difficulty information setting and provision device 30, and changed to the difficulty set in the game machine 40.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for providing individual added value using personal identification information by utilizing biometrics.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the spread of various game machines, people using the game machines over a wide range of age groups are increasing. Accompanying this, the installation locations of gaming devices are also increasing. In this case, the user of the gaming device
Attempt to use a site that meets your needs or offers a lot of benefits. However, there are more gaming devices that are difficult for young children, seniors, and other users to play.

[0003] Further, when a user wants to receive various services such as discounts and benefits at a game arcade, the user himself has proved his / her identity by presenting a membership card or the like.
In addition, the user indicated whether or not to receive the service by interacting with the clerk. Further, some gaming machines display images that are not desirable for minors on the screen. In this case, the amusement arcade responded by limiting the number of users with devices or placing a plurality of devices with different screens in the same competition.

[0004]

As described above, in the prior art, there are also complicated and difficult gaming machines for playing. In the case of such a device, a user such as a young child or an elderly person ends without having enough time to enjoy the game.
At times, there is a problem that it takes a huge expense to enjoy like other people.

[0005] In addition, although various services that are convenient for playing games at individual amusement arcades are provided, when a user intends to receive such services, the user himself / herself is required to enter the amusement arcade. It is necessary to show the user's intention to use and prove his / her identity. This can be confusing,
There was a problem of revealing privacy. In some gaming machines, the video displayed on the screen is unfavorable for minors, even if the gaming itself is not a problem. In such a case, there has been a problem that a minor is prevented from approaching the gaming machine, or another gaming machine that can enjoy a similar game is prepared.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention is to improve the customer service by obtaining a configuration in which the user can fully enjoy the game regardless of the level of skill of the user and the cost can be reduced. With the goal. Further, the present invention provides
An object is to realize the above effects without touching the privacy of the user.

Another object of the present invention is to improve customer service by obtaining a configuration in which a customer can start a game for the first time with an appropriate difficulty level. Still another object of the present invention is to improve the customer service by obtaining a configuration in which the user can receive various services provided by the amusement arcade without being bothered by the identification and presentation of the intention to use the service. I do.

Further, the present invention provides a structure in which the same game can be provided without displaying an unfavorable image for a minor on the same device at the time of the game in the game device, thereby improving the customer service and improving the game room side. The purpose is to reduce equipment costs.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention automatically identifies a user and changes the difficulty level of a game individually. Further, according to the present invention, personal use information generated by using a gaming device is used for setting a difficulty level.

[0010] Further, according to the present invention, even for the first game, the difficulty in the game is detected from the personal use information about the similar game, and an appropriate difficulty is set for the first game. . Further, according to the present invention, the personal information of the user is registered in advance, and the user is automatically specified, extracted, and used for setting the service.

Further, according to the present invention, the user is automatically specified, and the screen display is changed for each user without changing the game content. That is, the present invention is characterized in that the difficulty level of a game in a gaming device is automatically set and changed by inputting individual identification information by using biometrics possessed by a user.

Further, in the above configuration, the personal use information of the game arcade user is managed and stored as customer information, and the customer information of the user is taken out based on the individual identification information, and the customer information is obtained based on the customer information. Set / change the difficulty level of the game in the gaming device. Further, in this case, the customer information includes personal use information from another gaming device that provides a game similar to the gaming device.

[0013] Further, the customer information includes personal information of a user previously disclosed to the game arcade. Further, in the above configuration, based on customer information including personal information of the user,
Only the screen display is automatically set and changed without changing the content of the game itself. In the above configuration, the difficulty level of the game is changed according to the final judgment of the user.

The present invention is further characterized in that various services other than games are set and provided to the user by inputting individual identification information by using the biometrics possessed by the user. Further, in the above configuration, the personal use information of the game arcade user is managed and stored as customer information, the customer information of the user is taken out by the individual identification information, and the service is set based on the customer information. ·provide.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. An embodiment of the present invention is an embodiment in a game system that provides various services while keeping the privacy of the user individual, and an embodiment in a game system that discloses various privacy of the user and provides various services. These will be described in order.

The first to third embodiments are embodiments in a game system that provides various services while keeping the privacy of the user private. <First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an entire system according to a first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same.

In the figure, 10 ₁ , 10 ₂ ,... 10
_n is a security information recognition device having a biometrics recognition device. Reference numeral 20 denotes a customer information management device that holds a database that manages and stores information on the users of the game arcade as customer information in a specific game arcade or a number of game arcades. Reference numeral 30 denotes a difficulty information setting / providing device having a function of setting the difficulty of the gaming device by the customer.

[0018] _{40 1, 40 2, ··· 40} n , the user is a gaming apparatus to enjoy the game. 50 is a security information recognition device 10 ₁ , 10 ₂ ,... 10 _n and a customer information management device 20, a difficulty information setting / providing device 30,
A communication line network connecting the gaming machines 40 ₁ , 40 ₂ ,... 40 _n , 51 is a communication cable, and 52 is a dedicated line connecting the customer information management device 20 and the difficulty information setting / providing device 30. .

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes a security information input unit for inputting a user's biometrics. 12 is the input security personal information (hereinafter referred to as
This is an information decryption / determination unit that decrypts security data (hereinafter referred to as security data), converts it into a specific personal identification data code (hereinafter referred to as a data code), and determines whether the data code is appropriate.

Reference numeral 21 denotes a customer information collating unit for collating the data code generated by the security information recognition device 10 with the data code in the customer information database. Reference numeral 22 denotes a customer information management database unit that manages and stores personal use information of users of the amusement arcade as customer information. Reference numeral 31 denotes a customer information decoding unit that reads customer information and decodes information used for setting the difficulty level. 32 is a customer information decryption unit 3
A difficulty level setting determination unit that determines the level of difficulty appropriate for the customer in the gaming apparatus 40 using the customer difficulty level setting information (hereinafter, referred to as difficulty level setting data) generated by 1. Reference numeral 33 denotes a setting value transmitting unit that transmits the difficulty level setting data determined by the difficulty level setting determining unit 32 to the gaming device 40. Reference numeral 34 denotes a customer information update / register for updating / registering customer information based on the difficulty level setting data updated by the difficulty level setting determination unit 32 and information transmitted from the gaming device 40.
It is a registration unit.

Reference numeral 41 denotes a set value change command instructing unit for giving an instruction to change the difficulty based on the difficulty setting data sent from the difficulty information setting / providing device 30. 4
Reference numeral 2 denotes a central processing unit that performs processing of the entire game of the game apparatus 40. Reference numeral 43 denotes a display unit for displaying on a screen in front of the user based on an image display command from the central processing unit 42.
An input unit 44 sends input data input by the user using the input device to the central processing unit 42.

In FIG. 1 and FIG.
Although the difficulty information setting / providing device 30 is shown as a separate device, they can be formed as one device. The network connecting the security information recognition device 10, the customer information management device 20, the difficulty information setting / providing device 30, and the game device 40 is a LAN within the game hall.
Not limited to this, it can also be formed by a public line such as the Internet.

The operation of the first embodiment having the above configuration will be described below with reference to the security information recognition device 10, the customer information management device 20, the difficulty information setting / providing device 30, and the gaming device 4.
0 will be described. [Operation of Security Information Recognition Device 10] Gaming Device 40
Before starting a game, the operator of the security information recognition device 10 installed in the device operates the security information input unit 11 existing in the recognition device to input security data based on the user's biometrics. Types of biometrics include iris, fingerprint, face, palm shape, retina, voice, and signature.

Next, the input security data is
The information is decrypted by the information decryption / determination unit 12 in the device, and is converted into a specific data code. As the data code,
The data is from several bytes to several kilobytes. It is determined whether the converted data code is appropriate as a required data code. If it is determined that the data code is appropriate, a preparation is made to send the data code to the customer information management device 20. If the data code is not appropriate, an instruction to request the operator to input security data by biometrics again is issued.

When it is finally determined that the data code is appropriate, the information decoding / determining unit transmits the data code to the customer information collating unit 21 of the customer information managing device 20. [Operation of Customer Information Management Apparatus 20] The security data converted into a data code by the security information recognition apparatus 10 is stored in a customer information collation section 21 in a customer information management database section 22 of the apparatus by a similar method in advance. Check with the data code in the registered customer information.

The input data code is compared with the managed data code, and if the operator of the gaming device 40 can identify the specific customer, the customer information is transmitted from the customer information management device 20 to the difficulty information setting / The information is transmitted to the customer information decoding unit 31 of the providing device 30. The transmitted customer information is data that is directly necessary to set the difficulty level of the gaming device 40, such as the previous usage status of the gaming device 40 (the number of times of use, the total use time, etc.) and the like. The level of skill related to the game (the number of times the game is used, the total use time, the set value of the difficulty level, and the like) are included.

Conversely, update information and registration information relating to the customer information selected by the difficulty information setting / providing device 30 are added to and updated to the existing customer information and stored in the customer information management database 22. [Operation of Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30] The information decoding unit 31 in the device decodes the customer information sent from the customer information management device 20 and generates difficulty setting data for the customer. I do. In addition, for the first time,
When 0 is used, the difficulty level setting data of the customer for the gaming device 40 is generated based on the customer information when the user has enjoyed the same gaming device 40 before.

The difficulty level setting data indicates the difficulty level of the customer for a plurality of ranks (for example, beginner:
Rank B, intermediate level: rank A, advanced level: rank S, etc.) and the level of skill of the customer for the gaming device 40 (for example, the level increases as the level increases from level 1). It is also possible to set a form as shown in FIG.

Thereafter, the difficulty level setting determining section 32 in the apparatus uses the difficulty level setting data to determine the difficulty level setting data suitable for the customer in the gaming device 40 to be used by the customer. When the difficulty setting data for the gaming device 40 is determined, the difficulty setting data is transmitted from the setting value change transmission unit 33 to the setting value change instruction instruction unit 41 of the gaming device 40.

The customer information newly updated by the difficulty level setting data is updated and updated by the customer information update registration unit 34 by combining the updated data sent from the gaming machine 40.
The customer information is registered and sent from the customer information update / management unit 34 to the customer information management database unit 22 in the customer information management device 20. [Operation of Gaming Device 40] Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30
Based on the difficulty setting data sent from the controller, the setting value change command command unit 41 refers to the setting value change table prepared in the command instruction unit for the difficulty level of the device currently used by the customer, Change the difficulty setting (for example, reduce the speed of updating the display of the screen, automatically prevent attacks from the opponent, give the opportunity and information to start over in the event of a deadlock, etc.) The central processing unit 4 that processes all controls such as issuing a command to display a video on the screen of the display unit 43 and the game control itself, and reflecting the input data input by the input unit 44 in the game.
Instruct 2 to change the difficulty setting value.

When the game mode of the game apparatus 40 is a game mode of a battle system with another user, the difficulty setting data of the opponent and the difficulty setting data of the customer are compared.
Handicap (e.g., slowing down the operation control on the input of the opponent, increasing the number of customers with respect to the life gauge that affects the outcome of the game, and increasing the opponent's side so that the game itself on the gaming device 40 has almost no advantage or disadvantage. , Decrease the power of the opponent's attack, increase the customer's attack power, etc.).

If the game is continued and updated data on customer information is generated, the customer information updating / registering unit 3
4, the update data is transmitted from the central processing unit 42 of the gaming device 40. The above is the operation of the first embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

1: The difficulty level can be set individually for each user, instead of setting the difficulty level individually for a specific gaming machine. Therefore, any gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a satisfactory game anywhere. 2: Even if the user has not previously played the game of the gaming device, if the user has used the same game before, the difficulty level is set individually for each user based on the information. Can be. Therefore, a gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game even if the gaming device has not been used before.

3: In the case of a competitive game, an opponent can make his own handicap. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the competitive game regardless of the skill level of the game. 4: The difficulty level can be set to an appropriate state when a user plays a game. For this reason, the user can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game at a low price. As a result, regardless of the skill level of the user, the game can be enjoyed sufficiently and the cost can be reduced.

<Second Embodiment> FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an entire system according to a second embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the same. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In the figure, reference numeral 60 denotes a service information setting / providing device having a function of setting a service provided by a customer. Reference numeral 61 denotes a customer information decryption unit, which has the same function as the customer information decryption unit 31 in the first embodiment. Reference numeral 62 denotes a provision service setting unit that determines a service to be provided for the customer in the gaming device 40 using the customer service provision setting information (hereinafter, referred to as service setting data) generated by the customer information decoding unit 61. . 63 is a service setting data transmitting unit that transmits the service setting data determined by the provided service setting unit 62 to the gaming device 40. 64 is the service setting data updated by the provided service setting unit 62 or the gaming device 40
A customer information update / registration unit that updates / registers customer information based on the information sent from the customer.

45 is a service information setting / providing device 60
This is a provided service setting command instructing unit that issues an instruction to set a service to be provided based on the service setting data sent from the service setting data. 3 and 4, the customer information management device 20 and the service information setting / providing device 60 are shown as separate devices, but they can be formed as one device.

The network connecting the security information recognition device 10, the customer information management device 20, the service information setting / providing device 60, and the game device 40 is not limited to a LAN in a game hall, but may be formed by a public line such as the Internet. Becomes possible. Hereinafter, the operation of the second embodiment having the above configuration will be described in each of the security information recognition device 10, the customer information management device 20, the service information setting / providing device 60, and the gaming device 40.

[Operation of Security Information Recognition Apparatus 10]
Security information recognition device 1 according to first embodiment
The same operation as 0 is performed. [Operation of Customer Information Management Apparatus 20] Operations similar to those of the customer information management apparatus 20 in the first embodiment are performed.

The transmitted customer information is data that is directly necessary for providing a service to the customer, and is related to the gaming device 40 (such as the degree of use of the gaming device 40) and the usage of the game space until now. Status (number of visits, accumulated usage amount, etc.) and the like are included. Conversely, update information and registration information relating to the customer information selected by the service information setting / providing device 60 are added to and updated to the existing customer information and stored in the customer information management database unit 22.

[Operation of Service Information Setting / Providing Apparatus 60] The information decoding unit 61 in the apparatus decodes the customer information sent from the customer information management apparatus 20, and sets the service to be provided to the customer. Generate data. In the service setting data, a service that is determined independently by the game arcade management side and in which the customer is given preferential treatment over other unregistered users (for example, preferential treatment for the use amount per use of the gaming device, etc.) is set. It is also possible.

Thereafter, the provided service setting unit 62 in the apparatus
, Service setting data corresponding to the gaming device 40 that the customer intends to use is determined using the service setting data, and transmitted from the service setting data transmitting unit 63 to the provided service setting instruction instructing unit 45 of the gaming device 40. .
In addition, the customer information whose service setting data has been newly updated is updated and registered by the customer information updating / registering unit 64 together with the updated data sent from the gaming device 40, and the customer information management device 20 is updated. Is sent to the customer information management database unit 22 in the server.

[Operation of the Gaming Device 40] Based on the service setting data sent from the service information setting / providing device 60, the provided service setting command instructing section 45 determines the service provided by the device which the customer is going to use at present. (For example,
Display on the display unit 43 a screen indicating that the service based on the number of uses is performed on the video display screen, give preferential use fees, etc.)
So as to set the service to be provided to the central processing unit 42 which is processing all the related controls such as the game control itself in the device, the instruction to display the image on the screen, and the preferential treatment of the fee. And give instructions.

When the game is continued and updated data on the customer information is generated, the customer information update / registration unit 64
The update data from the gaming device 40 side is transmitted to. The above is the operation of the second embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained. 1: Regarding services to be provided at the game hall,
Can be provided individually for each user. Therefore, any gaming device using the present invention can provide a satisfactory service anywhere.

2: Upon receiving the service,
It is not necessary for the user to indicate the intention of using the service to the game hall. This eliminates the hassle of presenting the user's will in receiving the service. 3: In providing the service, the user does not have to present his / her own identity to the game arcade. for that reason,
It is not necessary to disclose the privacy by presenting the user's identity when receiving the service.

As a result, the service provided by the game arcade can be received without the hassle of presenting the user's will and the problem of privacy. <Third Embodiment> The configuration of the entire system according to the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. The operation of the third embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. The security information recognition device 10, customer information management device 20, service information setting / providing device 60, and gaming device 40 will be described.

[Operation of Security Information Recognition Apparatus 10]
Security information recognition device 1 according to first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Customer Information Management Device 20] Operations similar to those of the customer information management device 20 in the first embodiment are performed.

[Operation of Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30]
Difficulty information setting / providing device 3 in the first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Gaming Device 40] Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30
Based on the difficulty setting data sent from the controller, the set value change command instructing unit 41 stores the difficulty level of the device currently used by the customer in the command specifying unit regarding the difficulty level of the device currently used by the customer. Change the difficulty setting by referring to the set value change table provided (for example, to slow down the update of the screen display, automatically prevent attacks from the opponent, and to start over in a deadlock situation) The game control itself in the device or the display unit 4
The user issues an instruction to display an image on the screen of the
Instructs the central processing unit 42, which processes all controls such as reflecting the input data input in step 4 in the game, to change the difficulty setting value.

When the game mode of the game apparatus 40 is a game mode of a battle system with another user, the difficulty setting data of the opponent and the difficulty setting data of the customer are compared.
Handicap (e.g., slowing down the operation control on the input of an opponent, increasing the number of customers and decreasing the number of opponents with respect to life gauges that affect the outcome of the game, so that there is almost no advantage or disadvantage to the game itself in the gaming device 40 Let it.
It is also possible to issue an instruction to reduce the power of the opponent's attack and increase the customer's attack power).

The central processing unit 4 which has received an instruction of a command to change the difficulty setting value from the setting value change command instructing unit 41 in the apparatus.
2 asks the customer in front of the gaming device 40 via the display unit 43 about the final determination whether the difficulty level of the game may be changed according to the difficulty level. The customer responds to the inquiry displayed on the display unit 43 of the device by inputting the input unit 44.
Answer with the operation of The central processing unit 42, which receives a response from the customer through the input unit 43, changes the difficulty according to the difficulty setting value if the customer wants to change the difficulty, and if not, changes the difficulty if not desired. Do not change according to the set value.

When the game is continued and update data on customer information is generated, the customer information update / registration unit 3
The update data is transmitted from the central processing unit 42 of the gaming machine 40 to the game device 4. The above is the operation of the third embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

1: The difficulty level can be set individually for each user, instead of setting the difficulty level individually for a specific gaming machine. Therefore, any gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a satisfactory game anywhere. 2: Even if the user has not previously played a game on the gaming device, if the same game has been used before, the difficulty level is set individually for each user based on the information. Can do things. Therefore, a gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game even if the gaming device has not been used before.

3: In the case of a competitive game, an opponent can make his own handicap. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the competitive game regardless of the skill level of the game. 4: The difficulty level can be set to an appropriate state when a user plays a game. For this reason, the user can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game at a low price. 5: When setting a difficulty level for a user's game, it is possible to ask the user whether to change the difficulty level. Therefore, even if the difficulty is not appropriate for the user,
You can enjoy the game.

As a result, regardless of the skill level of the user, the game can be enjoyed sufficiently and the cost can be reduced. The fourth to sixth embodiments described below are embodiments in a game system that discloses the privacy of each user to some extent and provides various services. <Fourth Embodiment> The configuration of the entire system according to the fourth embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the operation of the fourth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. The security information recognition device 10, customer information management device 20, difficulty information setting / providing device 30, and gaming device 40 will be described.

[Operation of Security Information Recognition Apparatus 10]
Security information recognition device 1 according to first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Customer Information Management Apparatus 20] The security data converted into a data code by the security information recognition apparatus 10 is stored in a customer information collation section 21 in a customer information management database section 22 of the apparatus by a similar method in advance. Check with the data code in the registered customer information.

The entered data code is compared with the managed data code, and if the operator of the gaming device 40 can identify the specific customer, the customer information is transmitted from the customer information management device 20 to the difficulty information setting / The information is transmitted to the customer information decoding unit 31 of the providing device 30. The transmitted customer information includes various personal information obtained by summarizing the results of the survey and the presentation of the information to the customer in advance, and includes various information of the gaming device 40 such as the age and gender of the customer. This is data that is directly necessary to set the difficulty level, such as the previous usage status of the gaming device 40 (the number of times of use, the total usage time, the difficulty level setting value, etc.), and the skill level of the same game (game The number of times of use, the total use time, the difficulty level, and the like are included.

Conversely, update information and registration information relating to the customer information selected from the difficulty information setting / providing device 30 are added to and updated to the existing customer information, and stored in the customer information management database unit 22. [Operation of Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30] The information decoding unit 31 in the device decodes the customer information sent from the customer information management device 20 and generates difficulty setting data for the customer. I do. Further, for the first time, the customer has
Is used, the difficulty level setting data of the customer for the gaming device 40 is generated based on the customer information when the user has previously enjoyed the game at the gaming device 40 capable of playing the same game.

The difficulty level setting data indicates the difficulty level of the customer for the gaming device 40 in a plurality of ranks (for example, beginners:
Rank B, intermediate level: rank A, advanced level: rank S, etc.) and the level of skill of the customer for the gaming device 40 (for example, the level increases as the level increases from level 1). It is also possible to set a form as shown in “Go” etc. according to the gaming device 40.

Thereafter, the difficulty level setting determining section 32 in the apparatus uses the difficulty level setting data to determine the difficulty level setting data suitable for the customer in the gaming machine 40 used by the customer. When the difficulty setting data for the gaming device 40 is determined, the setting value change transmission unit 33 sends the gaming device 40
The difficulty level setting data is transmitted to the set value change command command section 41 of the above.

The customer information updated by the difficulty setting data is updated and registered by the customer information update / registration unit 34 together with the updated data sent from the gaming device 40. From the information update / management unit 34, the customer information management database unit 2 in the customer information management device 20
Sent to 2. [Operation of Gaming Device 40] Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30
Based on the difficulty setting data sent from the controller, the setting value change command instructing unit 41 changes the difficulty of the device that the customer currently wants to use (for example, to automatically update the screen display speed, The game control itself in the device or an instruction to display an image on the screen of the display unit 43 in order to prevent an attack from the opponent, give an opportunity to start over when a deadlock situation occurs, etc.) Then, an instruction is issued to the central processing unit 42, which processes all controls such as reflecting the input data input at the input unit 44 in the game, to change the difficulty level set value.

When the game mode of the game device 40 is a game mode of a battle system with the user, the difficulty setting data of the opponent and the difficulty setting data of the customer are compared, and the game mode is set on the game device. Handicap so that the game itself has almost no advantage or disadvantage (e.g., delaying the operation control for the input of the opponent, increasing the customer side and decreasing the opponent side regarding the life gauge affecting the game win / loss, the opponent side To increase the attack power of the customer side, etc.).

If the game is continued and update data on customer information is generated, the customer information update / registration unit 3
4, the update data is transmitted from the central processing unit 42 of the gaming device 40. The above is the operation of the fourth embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

1: The difficulty level can be set individually for each user, instead of setting the difficulty level individually for a specific gaming machine. Therefore, any gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a satisfactory game anywhere. 2: Even if the user has not previously played a game of the gaming device, if the same game has been used before, the difficulty level is set individually for each user based on the information. Can do things. Therefore, a gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game even if the gaming device has not been used before.

3: In the case of a competitive game, an opponent can make his own handicap. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the competitive game regardless of the skill level of the game. 4: The difficulty level can be set to an appropriate state when a user plays a game. For this reason, the user can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game at a low price. As a result, regardless of the skill level of the user, the game can be enjoyed sufficiently and the cost can be reduced.

<Fifth Embodiment> The configuration of the entire system according to the fifth embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the operation of the fifth embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 4, the security information recognition device 10, the customer information management device 20, the service information setting / providing device 60, the gaming device 4
0 will be described.

[Operation of Security Information Recognition Apparatus 10]
Security information recognition device 1 according to first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Customer Information Management Apparatus 20] Operations similar to those of the customer information management apparatus 20 in the first embodiment are performed.

The transmitted customer information includes personal information obtained by summarizing the results of a survey and presentation of information to the customer in advance, and includes the customer's date of birth, gender, The data includes data directly required for providing such a service, and the usage status of the game hall (the number of visits, the accumulated usage amount, etc.). Conversely, update information and registration information relating to the customer information selected by the service information setting / providing device 60 are added to and updated to the existing customer information and stored in the customer information management database unit 22.

[Operation of Service Information Setting / Providing Apparatus 60] The information decoding unit 61 in the apparatus decodes the customer information sent from the customer information managing apparatus 20 and sets the service to be provided to the customer. Generate data. In the service setting data, in addition to the services you want to provide (for example, preferential use for birthdays, limited use for women, etc.)
It is also possible to set a service (for example, a preferential use amount per use of the gaming device) in which the gaming arcade side independently judges and the customer is given preferential treatment over other unregistered users. .

Thereafter, the provided service setting unit 62 in the apparatus
, Service setting data corresponding to the gaming device 40 that the customer intends to use is determined using the service setting data, and transmitted from the service setting data transmitting unit 63 to the provided service setting instruction instructing unit 45 of the gaming device 40. .
In addition, the customer information whose service setting data has been newly updated is updated and registered by the customer information updating / registering unit 64 together with the updated data sent from the gaming device 40, and the customer information management device 20 is updated. Is sent to the customer information management database unit 22 in the server.

[Operation of the Gaming Device 40] Based on the service setting data sent from the service information setting / providing device 60, the provided service setting command instructing section 45 determines the service provided by the device which the customer is going to use at present. (E.g., display a screen celebrating a birthday or anniversary on the video display screen on the display unit 43, celebrate a birthday or anniversary by voice, preferentially use a fee, etc.) The CPU 42 instructs the central processing unit 42, which processes all controls related to the game control itself, an instruction to display an image on a screen, and an instruction to output a sound, to set a service to be provided.

If the game is continued and update data on customer information is generated, the customer information update / registration unit 64
The update data from the gaming device 40 side is transmitted to. The above is the operation of the fifth embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained. 1: Regarding services to be provided at the game hall,
Can be provided for individual users. Therefore, any gaming device using the present invention can provide a satisfactory service anywhere.

2: Upon receiving the service,
It is not necessary for the user to indicate the intention of using the service to the game hall. This eliminates the hassle of presenting the user's will in receiving the service. 3: In providing the service, the user does not have to present his / her own identity to the game arcade. for that reason,
It is not necessary to disclose the privacy by presenting the user's identity when receiving the service.

As a result, it is possible to receive the service provided by the game arcade without the hassle of presenting the user's will and the problem of privacy. <Sixth Embodiment> FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of the entire system according to a sixth embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the same. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

In the figure, reference numeral 70 denotes an image display information setting / providing device having a function of changing an image projected on a display screen of a gaming machine by a customer. Reference numeral 71 denotes a customer information decryption unit, which is the customer information decryption unit 31 according to the first embodiment.
Has the same features as. An image display setting unit 72 determines image display settings suitable for the customer in the gaming machine using image display setting information for customers (hereinafter, referred to as image display setting data) generated by the customer information decoding unit 71. It is. An image display setting data transmission unit 73 transmits the image display setting data determined by the image display setting unit 72 to the gaming device 40. 74 is the image display setting data updated by the image display setting unit 72 or the game device 40
A customer information update / registration unit that updates / registers customer information based on the information sent from the customer.

46 is an image display information setting / providing device 70
An image display setting command instructing unit that issues an instruction to set an image to be displayed based on the image display setting data sent from the image display setting instruction unit. 5 and 6, the customer information management device 20 and the image display information setting / providing device 70 are shown as separate devices, but they can be formed as one device.

The network connecting the security information recognition device 10, the customer information management device 20, and the image display information setting / providing device 70 is not limited to a LAN in a game arcade, but may be formed by a public line such as the Internet. Become. The operation of the sixth embodiment having the above configuration will be described below.
Security information recognition device 10, customer information management device 2
0, each of the image display information setting / providing device 70 and the gaming device 40 will be described.

[Operation of Security Information Recognition Apparatus 10]
Security information recognition device 1 according to first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Customer Information Management Apparatus 20] Operations similar to those of the customer information management apparatus 20 in the first embodiment are performed.

The transmitted customer information includes personal information obtained by summarizing the results of a survey and presentation of information to the customer in advance, and includes, for example, the date of birth and age of the customer. , Gender, occupation, etc., which are directly necessary for setting the image display, and the usage status of the game apparatus in the game hall (the number of times of use, the previous image display state, etc.).

Conversely, update information and registration information relating to the customer information selected by the image display information setting / providing device 70 are added to and updated to the existing customer information, and stored in the customer information management database unit 22. [Operation of Image Display Information Setting / Providing Apparatus 70] The information decoding unit 71 in the apparatus decodes the customer information sent from the customer information management apparatus 20, and generates image display setting data for the customer.

The image display setting data includes a form for setting whether or not a display screen when a customer plays a game on the gaming apparatus is designated as an adult, a display rank for displaying (for example, almost designated). (Same as None: Rank B, 15 years or older designation: Rank A, Adult designation: Rank S, etc.) can be set according to the customer and the gaming device 40.

Thereafter, the image display setting section 72 in the apparatus uses the image display setting data to determine image display setting data corresponding to the gaming device 40 which the customer intends to use. When the image display setting data for the gaming device 40 is determined, the image display setting data transmitting unit 73 transmits the image display setting data to the image display setting instruction instructing unit 46 of the gaming device 40.

The customer information updated by the image display setting data is updated and registered by the customer information update / registration unit 74 together with the updated data sent from the gaming device 40. The customer information management database unit 2 in the customer information management device 20 from the information update / registration unit 74
Sent to 2. [Operation of gaming device 40] Image display information setting / providing device 7
On the basis of the image display setting data sent from 0, the image display setting instruction instructing section 46 changes the screen display of the device which the customer is going to use at present (for example, the game screen display specified by the adult is changed to a general game screen). Processing, such as setting the display to display, or changing the general game screen display to an adult-specified game screen display, etc.), and processing all controls such as giving instructions to the game control itself in the device and the display unit that displays images on the screen. An instruction is issued to the central processing unit 42 that is performing the operation to change the screen image display.

When the game is continued and update data on customer information is generated, the customer information update / registration unit 74
The update data from the central processing unit 42 of the gaming device 40 is transmitted to. The above is the operation of the sixth embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

1: Regarding the screen display on the game machine,
Display settings can be set individually for each user. Therefore, a gaming device using the present invention can enjoy the game itself regardless of the age of the user. 2: For game machines, game screen display can be set without changing the content of the game itself. Therefore, there is no need to separately prepare a game device having a different screen display content for enjoying the same game.

As a result, it is possible to enjoy the game itself without displaying an image that is not desirable for a minor. In addition, there is no need to install a plurality of the same gaming devices having different video screen displays on the game arcade side. <Seventh Embodiment> The configuration of the entire system according to the seventh embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the operation of the seventh embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. The security information recognition device 10, customer information management device 20, difficulty information setting / providing device 30, and gaming device 40 will be described.

[Operation of Security Information Recognition Apparatus 10]
Security information recognition device 1 according to first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Customer Information Management Device 20] Operations similar to those of the customer information management device 20 in the first embodiment are performed.

[Operation of Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30]
Difficulty information setting / providing device 3 in the first embodiment
Perform the same operation as for 0. [Operation of Gaming Device 40] Difficulty Information Setting / Providing Device 30
Based on the difficulty setting data sent from the controller, the setting value change command command unit 41 changes the difficulty of the device that the customer currently wants to use (for example, to reduce the speed of screen display update, automatically The game control itself in the device or an instruction to display an image on the screen of the display unit 43 in order to prevent an attack from the opponent, give an opportunity to start over when a deadlock situation occurs, etc.) Then, an instruction is issued to the central processing unit 42, which processes all controls such as reflecting the input data input at the input unit 44 in the game, to change the difficulty level set value.

When the game mode of the game apparatus 40 is a game mode of a battle system with another user, the difficulty setting data of the opponent and the difficulty setting data of the customer are compared.
Handicap (e.g., slowing down the operation control on the input of the opponent, increasing the number of customers with respect to the life gauge that affects the outcome of the game, and increasing the opponent's side so that the game itself on the gaming device 40 has almost no advantage or disadvantage. , Decrease the power of the opponent's attack, increase the customer's attack power, etc.).

The central processing unit 4 which has received an instruction of a difficulty setting value change command from the setting value change command command unit 41 in the apparatus.
2 asks the customer in front of the gaming device 40 via the display unit 43 about the final determination whether the difficulty level of the game may be changed according to the difficulty level. The customer responds to the question displayed on the display 3 of the device by operating the input unit 44. The central processing unit 42, which has received an answer from the customer through the input unit 43, changes the difficulty according to the difficulty setting value if the customer wants to change the difficulty, and changes the difficulty if it is not desired. Do not change according to the difficulty setting.

When the game is continued and update data on customer information is generated, the customer information update / registration unit 34
The update data is transmitted from the central processing unit 42 of the gaming device 40. The above is the operation of the seventh embodiment. According to the present embodiment, the following effects are obtained.

1: The difficulty level can be set individually for each user, instead of setting the difficulty level individually for a specific gaming machine. Therefore, any gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a satisfactory game anywhere. 2: Even if the user has not previously played the game of the gaming device, if the user has used the same game before, the difficulty level is set individually for each user based on the information. Can be. Therefore, a gaming device using the present invention can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game even if the gaming device has not been used before.

3: In the case of a competitive game, an opponent can make his own handicap. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enjoy the competitive game regardless of the skill level of the game. 4: The difficulty level can be set to an appropriate state when a user plays a game. For this reason, the user can enjoy a sufficiently satisfactory game at a low price. 5: When setting a difficulty level for a user to play a game, the user can be asked for an instruction as to whether or not to change the difficulty level. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the game even if the difficulty level is not appropriate for the user.

As a result, regardless of the skill level of the user, the game can be enjoyed sufficiently and the cost can be reduced.

[0093]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the difficulty level of a game in a game device is automatically set / changed by inputting individual identification information by using biometrics possessed by a user. The user can be automatically identified, and the difficulty of the competition can be changed for each user.

Thus, regardless of the skill level of the user, the user can enjoy the game sufficiently, the cost can be reduced, and the customer service can be improved. In the above configuration, the personal use information of the game arcade user is managed and stored as customer information, the customer information of the user is taken out by the individual identification information, and the game Set difficulty level
If changed, the personal use information generated by using the gaming device can be used for the difficulty level setting.

Thus, there is no need to disclose the user's private information at all, and there is an effect that the above effects can be realized without touching the privacy of the user.
Furthermore, if the customer information includes personal use information from another gaming device that provides the same game as the gaming device, even if the gaming device is used for the first time, the same applies to the first game. The difficulty in the game can be inferred from the personal use information on the game, and an appropriate difficulty can be set for the first game.

Thus, the customer can start a game for the first time with an appropriate difficulty level, and the customer service is improved. Further, if the customer information includes the personal information of the user previously disclosed to the game arcade side, the personal information of the user is registered in advance, the user is automatically identified and extracted, Can be used to set up services.

Thus, it is possible for the user to receive various services provided by the amusement arcade without being bothered by the identification of the user and the display of his / her intention to receive the service, thereby improving the customer service. Furthermore, in the above configuration, based on the customer information including the personal information of the user, if the content of the game itself is automatically set and changed only on the screen display, the user is automatically specified, The screen display can be changed for each user without changing the game content.

Thus, at the time of the game in the gaming machine,
The same game can be provided on the same device without displaying an undesired image for a minor, which has the effect of improving customer service and reducing equipment costs on the game arcade side.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an entire system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an entire system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration of an entire system according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Security information recognition device 11 Security information input part 12 Information decoding / judgment part 20 Customer information management device 21 Customer information collation part 22 Customer information management database part 30 Difficulty information setting / providing device 31 Customer information decoding part 32 Difficulty setting decision Unit 33 set value change transmission unit 34 customer information update / registration unit 40 gaming machine 41 set value change command instruction unit 42 central processing unit 43 display unit 44 input unit 45 provided service setting command instruction unit 46 image display setting command instruction unit 60 service Information setting / providing device 61 Customer information decoding unit 62 Provided service setting unit 63 Service setting data transmission unit 64 Customer information updating / registering unit 70 Screen display information setting / providing device 71 Customer information decoding unit 72 Image display setting unit 73 Image display setting Data transmission unit 74 Customer information update / registration unit

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A game system characterized by automatically setting and changing the difficulty level of a game in a game device by inputting individual identification information by using biometrics possessed by a user. 2. Managing and storing personal use information of a game room user as customer information, extracting customer information of the user based on the individual identification information, and playing a game in the game device based on the customer information. 2. The gaming system according to claim 1, wherein the difficulty level is set or changed. 3. The gaming system according to claim 2, wherein the customer information includes personal use information from another gaming device that provides a game similar to the gaming device. 4. The gaming system according to claim 2, wherein the customer information includes personal information of a user previously disclosed to a game arcade. 5. The game system according to claim 4, wherein based on the customer information, only the screen display is automatically set / changed without changing the contents of the game itself. 6. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the difficulty level of the game is changed according to the final judgment of the user. 7. A game system, wherein various services other than a game are set and provided to the user by inputting individual identification information by using biometrics possessed by the user. 8. Managing and storing personal use information of a game arcade user as customer information, extracting customer information of the user based on the individual identification information, and setting and providing the service based on the customer information. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein
A gaming system as described.