JPH1033800A - Prize goods ordering system for game center - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable game players to exchange their game results into prize goods such as drinks and tobaccos without leaving their seats. SOLUTION: This game center administrative system may utilize a member card 6 on which quantity data of the gained Pachinko (Japanese pinball game) balls or medals and a member number may be recorded. This system is composed of a card reader 3 which can read in recorded card data and rewrite the quantity data recorded on each member card 6 set to every game machine 4, 4,..., an order implementation table 5 which is operated to order prize goods, a transportation device 7 to transport the ordered prize goods from a prize goods storage to the place where the prize is ordered, and a control device 9 which selects a prize goods based on the prize goods data inputted from the implementation table 5 when card data read by the card reader 3 stay within a range to allow purchasing the prize ordered, drives the transportation device 7 as to transport the selected prize to the place of transportation designated, and instructs the card reader 3 to rewrite the quantity data of the member card.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prize ordering system in a game arcade to which a game arcade management system using a membership card capable of recording at least the number of acquired pachinko balls or medals and a membership number is applied. The present invention relates to a prize ordering system in a game arcade in which a prize can be ordered while the payment is being made, and the payment can be settled based on the quantity data of a member card.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a number of game arcades such as pachinko parlors have adopted a game arcade management system. This gaming arcade management system is a system in which a visiting player is regarded as a member of the gaming arcade, a membership card is issued to the player, and the fraction generated after exchanging, for example, the acquired pachinko balls or medals for a prize is determined by the membership card. It is stored and recorded as quantity data of pachinko balls, etc., and when the quantity data reaches a certain amount, it can be exchanged for a predetermined prize, or drinks can be taken with a vending machine installed in the game hall using the member card. It allows you to pay for tobacco and tobacco purchases.

According to this system, fractions of pachinko balls generated when exchanging acquired pachinko balls for prizes are not wasted, and cash is prepared when using a vending machine. , Because there is no need to carry pachinko balls, it is convenient for players,
It can be expected that players will continue to come to the game hall.

[0004]

However, in this system, when a player wants to use a vending machine, the player has to sit down, which lowers the operating rate. There were drawbacks. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a prize ordering system in a game arcade in which a disadvantage of the above-described conventional technology is solved and a player can exchange for a prize such as a beverage or a cigarette without leaving a seat.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a prize ordering system in a game arcade according to the first aspect of the present invention can record at least acquired quantity data of pachinko balls or medals and a member number. In a gaming arcade management system using a membership card, a card reader provided for each gaming machine and capable of reading recorded data of the membership card and rewriting the quantity data, and an operation provided for each gaming machine and operated for ordering premiums Means, transport means for transporting the prize ordered from the prize storage to the place where the order was placed, and input from the operating means when the card data from the card reader is within a range in which the prize can be purchased. The prize is selected based on the obtained prize data, and the transfer means is instructed to transfer the prize to the transfer place. , Characterized in that a control means for instructing the card reader to rewrite the quantity data of the membership card.

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a prize can be ordered without leaving a seat, the prize can be received at the seat, and the payment can be automatically performed. In order to achieve the above object, a prize ordering system in a game arcade according to the invention according to claim 2 is provided in a game arcade management system using a membership card in which a membership number is recorded. A card reader for reading a number, operating means provided for each gaming machine and operated to order a prize, transport means for transporting the prize ordered from the prize storage to the place where the order was placed, and The amount data of the acquired pachinko balls or medals is taken out for each member stored and stored based on the member data from the card reader, and when the amount data is within the range in which the prize can be purchased, it is input from the operating means. The prize is selected based on the obtained prize data, and the transfer means is instructed to transfer the prize to the transfer place, and for each of the member numbers, Characterized in that a control means for rewriting the quantity data that has been 憶.

Therefore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to order a prize without leaving the seat, receive the prize at the seat, automatically settle the prize, and set the member card to the quantity data. No payments can be made safely and reliably. In the invention according to claim 3, the transport means includes: a stocker for storing a prize; and a loader for taking out a specified prize among the prizes in the stocker.
A transport chain for transporting to each gaming machine, a driving device for moving the transport chain, a hanger attached to the transport chain and holding the taken out prize only for a specified time, and a portion of each gaming machine. And a prize take-out section provided for accommodating a prize detached from the hanger.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize ordering system in a game hall according to the present invention, wherein the prize ordering system is provided for each gaming machine in a game hall management system using a membership card in which a member number is recorded. An operation unit operated for ordering, and a type of prize is designated based on the prize data input from the operation unit, and a command is issued to convey the prize to a transfer place. Processing means for outputting appropriate data, a card reader for reading the membership data of the membership card and an input means for inputting predetermined numerical data are provided, and various data output from the processing means can be stored, and The quantity data corresponding to the member number stored in advance based on the member number of the aforementioned member card is settled. And when the password input from the input unit is correct, the balance data for each member number of the member card can be rewritten, and the rewritten data can be sent to the processing unit. It is characterized by having.

Therefore, in the invention according to claim 4, a clerk carries the prize to a designated place, inserts a membership card into the card reader of the portable payment means, and inputs a personal identification number from the input means to settle the prize. Was made possible.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since there is no quantity data on the card and the player enters the personal identification number, the settlement can be performed safely and reliably.

[0010] In the invention described in claim 5, the processing means stores the member number and password of the member, the quantity data acquired by the member, and other data, and processes the data input from the operating means. A computer capable of forming display data relating to the designation of the type of prize and the transfer place, and writing at least the data relating to the prize and the transfer place, the membership number, the password and the quantity to the portable settlement means. It is characterized by.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a prize ordering system for a game arcade in a game arcade in which the number of pachinko balls or medals obtained and a membership number can be recorded at least. An operation means provided for each gaming machine and operated to order a prize, and a type of the prize based on the prize data input from the operation means, and instructing the prize to be transported to the transport location. Processing means for outputting data relating to the premium and data necessary for settlement, a card reader capable of reading recorded data of the member card and rewriting quantity data, and input means capable of inputting predetermined numerical data, Means to store various data output from the A portable payment means for instructing the card reader to rewrite the quantity data of the membership card when the password input from the input means is proper when the payment can be made based on the record data of the member card; It is characterized by having.

Therefore, in the invention according to claim 6, a clerk carries the prize to a designated place, inserts a membership card into the card reader of the portable payment means, and inputs a password from the input means to settle the prize. Was made possible.

In order to achieve the above object, a prize ordering system in a game arcade according to the invention according to claim 7 is a system for managing a game arcade with a membership card capable of recording at least the number of pachinko balls or medals and a membership number. An operation means provided for each gaming machine and operated to order a prize, and a type of the prize based on the prize data input from the operation means, and instructing the prize to be transported to the transport location. In addition, a processing unit capable of outputting data relating to the premium and data necessary for settlement, and a card reader capable of reading recorded data of the member card and rewriting quantity data are provided, and can store various data output from the processing unit. Payment can be made based on the membership card record data from the card reader Characterized in that said a portable settlement means for instructing the card reader to rewrite the quantity data of the membership card case.

Therefore, in the invention according to claim 7, the prize can be settled by a clerk carrying the prize to a designated place and inserting a membership card into the card reader of the portable settlement means.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[First Embodiment] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a schematic configuration of a first embodiment of a prize ordering system in a game arcade according to the present invention.

The prize ordering system 1 in the game arcade shown in FIG. 1 utilizes a game arcade management system. This game arcade management system provides a player with a membership card in which at least a membership number is recorded, and can be used for settlement during prize exchange based on the membership card and the quantity data of pachinko balls or medals obtained by the player. It is a system that did.

A prize ordering system 1 in this game hall
Is roughly provided with a card reader 3, an operation means (order button) 5, a transport means 7, and a control means 9, and is configured as follows. The card reader 3 is provided for each of the gaming machines 4, 4,.... The card reader 3 is provided with a card insertion slot 31.
Although not shown, a display device capable of displaying that the card cannot be used and displaying the quantity data is provided. The card reader 3 can read all the recorded data recorded on the membership card 6 inserted into the card insertion slot 31 and can rewrite the quantity data. 6 can be discharged to the card insertion slot 31.

The order operation panel 5 includes gaming machines 4, 4,
... provided for each. The order operation panel 5 is provided with an order button (not shown) that can be operated to order a prize, and a display device (not shown) that can display a product name and a display required for operation.

The conveying means 7 can convey a prize ordered from a prize storage to a place where the prize is ordered, and has the following configuration. That is, reference numeral 71 denotes a stocker, and the stocker 71 is a place where prizes are stored. The stocker 71 is provided above an end of a so-called island. A loader 72 is provided below the stocker 71. The loader 72 can take out a designated prize from the prizes in the stocker 71 and pass it to the hanger 73. This hanger 73
Are fixed to the transport chain 74.

One end of the transport chain 74 is connected to the driving device 7.
5 and the other end of the transport chain 74 is engaged with a roller (not shown) provided at the end of a so-called island, and the drive chain 75 moves the transport chain 74 to a predetermined position on the hanger 73. It can be moved to the position of the gaming machine 4. The hanger 73 can grasp the prize taken out in accordance with a command from the control means 9 and release the prize in accordance with a command from the control means 9. Also, the prize detached from the hanger 73 can be stored in the prize take-out section 76. The prize take-out unit 76 is provided above each of the gaming machines 4, 4,.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electric system of the prize ordering system in the amusement arcade. In this figure,
The card reader 3 and the order operation panel 5 are
Is electrically connected to Further, the loaders 72a and 72b for each product are electrically connected to the control means 9 and are driven and controlled by the control means 9. The hanger 73 includes a gripping mechanism and a gripping mechanism drive. The gripping mechanism drive section is electrically connected to the control means 9 and is driven and controlled by the control means 9 to operate to perform an operation of gripping or releasing the gripping mechanism. The drive device 75 has a built-in step motor and the like, and can reduce the rotational force from the motor by a speed reduction mechanism, and engages an engagement roller provided at an output portion of the speed reduction mechanism with the transport chain 74. As a result, the transport chain 74 can be moved by a predetermined distance.

Position sensors 77 and 78 for detecting the position of the hanger 73 are disposed above the transport chain 74. The position sensor 77 detects the reference position of the hanger 73, and the position sensor 78 detects that the hanger 73 has reached the final end position. These position sensors 77 and 78 are electrically connected to the control means 9. It is connected to the. Although not shown, the control means 9 includes, for example, a processing device such as a computer, a main memory, a read-only memory, an input / output device, and other interface devices, and the processing program is stored in the read-only memory. The processing can be executed by storing the information. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a membership card.

The member card 6 is made of a magnetic recording medium 62 on a thin rectangular plate 61 made of a material such as plastic or paper.
Is provided. The magnetic recording medium 62 includes, for example, synchronous data 63, company information 64, hole information 65,
The member number 66, the number data 67 of pachinko balls or medals are recorded.

Next, the operation of the prize ordering system in the amusement arcade will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the prize ordering system. When the player inserts the member card 6 into the card insertion slot 31 of the card reader 3 (step (S) 401; YES), the synchronization data 63 recorded on the magnetic recording medium 62 of the member card 6 by the card reader 3 and the company Data 64, hole data 65,
The member number data 66 and the quantity data 67 are read. This data is sent from the card reader 3 to the control means 9 (S402). The control means 9 determines whether or not the card is usable based on the data 64, 65, 66, 67 taken in, and determines whether or not the quantity data 67 can be settled (S403).

If the control means 9 determines that the card is unusable or that it is usable but cannot be settled (S403; NO), the control means 9 cannot use the card. Is instructed to the card reader 3 to display the message. Thereby, the card reader 3
Indicates that the membership card 6 cannot be used on a display device (not shown), and inserts the membership card 6 into the card insertion slot 3.
1 (S404).

On the other hand, when the control means 9 determines that the membership card 6 is usable and can be settled (S403; YES), the control means 9 displays the order operation panel 5 on the display device (not shown). (S4) and display the menu (S4
05), waiting for input from the order operation panel 5 (S4)
05-S406; NO). Here, when a predetermined button on the order operation panel 5 is pressed (S406; YES), the control means 9 determines whether the number of ordered (designated) product-equivalent balls is greater than the value of the quantity data 67 already read. It is determined whether or not it is (S407).

When it is determined by the control means 9 that the number of equivalent balls is larger than the quantity data (S407;
NO), the control means 9 sends display data to the order operation panel 5 indicating that the ordered product cannot be purchased. As a result, "the product cannot be purchased" is displayed on the order operation panel 5, and input from the order operation panel 5 is waited again (S405-S406; NO).

On the other hand, the control means 9 determines whether the number of balls corresponding to the ordered (designated) product is the quantity data 6 already read.
If it is determined that the value is larger than the value of 7 (S407; YES),
The order contents are specified (S408). When the control means 9 determines that the order is a drink, for example (S409; drink), the control means 9 drives the loader 72 to take out the drink from the stocker 71 (S410).
The clothes are held by the hanger 73 (S411). Next, the control means 9 calculates the stop position based on the data from the order operation panel 5, and operates the driving device 75 of the transport means 7 (S412). Further, the control means 9 calculates the movement position based on the drive signal operated by the drive device 75, and constantly determines whether or not the calculated position is the previously obtained stop position (S413). Then, if the control means 9 is not at the stop position (S413; NO), the moving operation and the determination operation of the stop position are continuously repeated (S413; NO-S).
412).

Here, when the control means 9 determines that the hanger 73 has reached the stop position (S413; YES), the control means 9 instructs to remove the premium held by the hanger 73 (S414). Then, the control means 9 issues a command to the card reader 3 to approve the prize, and the membership card 6
Is rewritten to the quantity data after the approval, the member card 6 is ejected from the card insertion slot 31 (S415). Thereby, the player who ordered the prize can take out the ordered drink from the prize take-out section 76.

If the control means 9 determines that the order content is, for example, tobacco (S409; tobacco),
The control means 9 drives the loader 72 to take out the cigarette from the stocker 71 (S420) and causes the hanger 73 to grip it (S421). Next, the control means 9 calculates the stop position based on the data from the order operation panel 5 and operates the driving device 75 of the transport means 7 (S42).
2). Further, the control means 9 calculates the movement position based on the drive signal operated by the drive device 75, and constantly determines whether or not the calculated position is the previously obtained stop position (S42).
3). Then, the control means 9 is not at the stop position (S4
23; NO), and repeats the moving operation and the operation of determining the stop position (S422-S423; NO).

Here, when the control means 9 determines that the hanger 73 has reached the stop position (S423; YES), the control means 9 instructs to remove the premium held by the hanger 73 (S424). Then, the control means 9 issues a command to the card reader 3 to approve the prize, and the membership card 6
Is rewritten to the quantity data after the approval, the member card 6 is ejected from the card insertion slot 31 (S415). Thus, the player who ordered the prize can take out the ordered cigarette from the prize take-out section 76.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, since the player can get the prize without leaving the gaming machine 4, the convenience of the player can be improved and the operation of the gaming machine 4 can be achieved. There is an advantage that the rate is improved.

[Second Embodiment] FIGS. 5 and 6 are views for explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 shows a membership card. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment. In these figures, the second
This embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in that the quantity data is not recorded on the member card 6a and that the quantity data is stored together with the membership data in a memory provided in the control means 9. The other configuration is exactly the same as that of the first embodiment. Therefore, the same components as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 5, only the synchronization data 63, the company data 64, the hole data 65, and the membership number data 66 are recorded on the magnetic recording medium 62 of the membership card 6a. , Membership card 6a
No company data 64, hole data 65, etc. are recorded on the magnetic recording medium 62 of
Only the data may be recorded, and the other data may be stored in the memory 91 of the control means 9a in association with the member number data in the same manner as the quantity data.

In the second embodiment, the control means 9a
, 96n correspond to the member number data 96a, 96b,..., 96n.
The only difference is that a memory 91 in which is stored is provided.

According to the second embodiment, when a player wants a prize such as a drink, the member card 6 is first inserted into the card insertion slot 31 of the card reader 3. Then, data such as member data recorded on the magnetic recording medium 62 of the member card 6a is taken into the control means 9a. When the member data and other data are normal, the control means 9a stores the member number data 9 stored in the memory 91 based on the member number data 66.
The quantity data 97k corresponding to 6k is extracted. Then
If the quantity data 97k taken out cannot be settled, the control means 9a displays the fact on the display means of the order operation panel 5 or, if the quantity data 97k can be settled, operates the order operation panel 5 Enable. When the predetermined prize is conveyed by operating the order operation panel 5, the quantity data 97k stored in the memory 91 is subtracted into quantity data 97k ', which is stored again in the memory 91 in association with the member number data 96k. .

Thus, the player presses the order operation panel 5 to order a desired premium. The premium data depressed on the order operation panel 5 is taken into the control means 9a, whereby the control means 9a drives the loader 72 to cause the hanger 73 to grip a predetermined premium.

Thereafter, the prize is conveyed below the player by operating in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the prize is taken out from the prize take-out section 76.
Let it fall. As a result, the player can receive a desired prize without leaving the seat where the player is playing. According to the second embodiment, the membership card 6
Since the quantity data is not recorded in a, unauthorized use such as rewriting and using the quantity data can be prevented.

In the second embodiment, the member number data 96a, 96b,
.., 96n corresponding to the quantity data 97a, 97
97n are stored and stored, and only the member number data 66 is stored in the member card 6a, and the prize is delivered when the quantity data 97k can be settled. Member number data 96a, 96
The personal identification numbers are further stored in correspondence with b,..., 96n, and the order of the premium is completed on the order operation panel 5,
Also, when the quantity data 97k can be settled, a password is input from the order operation panel 5, and when the password matches the stored password, the prize is conveyed to the prize take-out section 76 of the player. Good.

The magnetic recording medium 62 of the member card 6a
Record only member data (ID number) without recording company data 64, hole data 65, etc., and store the other data in the memory 9
1 may be stored in association with the member data.

[Third Embodiment] In a third embodiment, an order control panel provided on gaming machines 4, 4,... Is provided for a processing device 9b installed in an office or the like. 5,5
When a prize is ordered via ..., a predetermined command is sent from the processing device 9b to the portable settlement terminal 11 via a wireless line, the prize is taken to a designated table by a clerk, and the member card 6a is transferred to the designated card. By reading the data into the portable settlement terminal 11 and performing a predetermined operation input to the portable settlement terminal 11, it is possible to settle the billing amount data. Hereinafter, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the third embodiment. In this figure, gaming machines 4, 4,.
.. Are provided on the same order operation panels 5, 5,... As in the first embodiment. Each of the order operation panels 5, 5,... Is electrically connected to a processing device 9b disposed in an office or the like.

The operation information of the order buttons on the order operation panels 5, 5,... Is input to the processing device 9b. The processing device 9b outputs display information necessary for operations and the like to the display devices of the order operation panels 5, 5,. In the third embodiment, the synchronization data 63, the company data 64, the hall data 65, and the member number data 66 are stored in the magnetic recording medium 62.
Is used.

The processing device 9b includes a computer device 901
, An audio device 902, a display 903,
It comprises a keyboard 904 and a transceiver 905. An audio device 902, a display 903, a keyboard 904, and a wireless transceiver 905 are connected to the computer device 901. The computer device 901 includes:
Although not shown, it includes an arithmetic processing unit (CPU), a main memory, a read only memory (ROM), an input / output device (I / O), a hard disk drive, and the like. The computer device 901 supplies transmission data to the wireless transceiver 905 and can receive data received from the wireless transceiver 905. Wireless transceiver 905
Can convert the transmission data into an electromagnetic wave and send it to the antenna 906, and can also take in the electromagnetic wave received by the antenna 906 and make it into reception data. The portable payment terminal 11 has a built-in antenna 110, which can receive transmission data from the computer device 901 and transmit data necessary for transmission and other data. Therefore, the computer device 901 can perform data communication with the portable settlement terminal 11 via an electromagnetic wave.

The portable settlement terminal 11 includes a card reader 111 capable of reading the recorded data of the member card and rewriting the quantity data, a display 112 capable of displaying the order data, an audio alarm 113, a radio transceiver 114, , A controller 115 and a numeric keypad 116. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a part of a hard disk drive and the like built in the processing device.
In this figure, the hard disk drive or the like 99
In the predetermined area 99a, the member number data 96a, 9
, 96n, personal identification number data 98a, 98
b,..., 98n corresponding to the quantity data 97a, 97
, 97n are stored.

The processing device 9b stores the quantity data 97a,
97b, desired quantity data 97k out of 97b,.
Can be read into the main memory inside the processing device 9b at any time, and the rewritten quantity data 97k 'can be rewritten in association with the member number data 96k of the hard disk drive or the like. Also, the processing device 9b
Can send the quantity data 97k to the portable settlement terminal 11, and can import the quantity data 97k 'after the settlement by the portable settlement terminal 11.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a portable payment terminal. In this figure, the controller 115
Has a card reader 111, a display 112,
An audio alarm 113, a wireless transceiver 114, and a numeric keypad 116 are connected. The card reader 111 can read various data recorded on the magnetic recording medium 62 of the member card 6a under the control of the controller 115. The display 112 can display display data from the controller 115. The audio alarm 113 can make the alarm signal from the controller 115 sound. The wireless transceiver 114 can transmit data from the processing device 9 b received by the antenna 110 to the controller 115 as reception data, and can transmit the data from the controller 115 to the antenna 110 as electromagnetic waves.

The computer device 90 of the processing device 9b
The transmission data electromagnetic wave transmitted to the air through the wireless transceiver 905 and the antenna 906 from 1 is received by the wireless transceiver 114 via the antenna 110 of the portable settlement terminal 11. The received data received by the wireless transceiver 114 is input to the controller 115. Further, the controller 115 gives response data to the wireless transceiver 114 based on the success or failure of the received data, and sends the response data to the antenna 1.
Send from 10 to the air. This response data is received by the antenna 906 and the wireless transceiver 905 and given to the computer 901.

The operation of the third embodiment having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9 and FIG. FIG.
0 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the third embodiment. The player presses a (touch panel type) call button of the order operation panel 5 provided on the gaming machine 4 (S501). This signal is sent to the processing device 9b.
Is input to the computer device 901. Then, the computer device 901 displays a selection screen on the display device of the order operation panel 5 (S502). Next, the computer device 901 displays, for example, "tobacco" on the display device of the order operation panel 5 (S503), or displays, for example, "beverage" (S504). And "cigarette"
Alternatively, when the computer 901 determines that “beverage” has not been specified for a certain period of time (S505; N
O), returning to the first step again to be in a standby state (S5)
01).

Here, when "tobacco" or "beverage" is specified within a predetermined time on the order operation panel 5 (S505; YES), the computer 901 determines whether or not the type is selected. (S506).
When the type is not selected (S506; NO),
The computer device 901 waits for reselection (S50).
6; NO-S507; YES). If no reselection is performed (S507; NO), the process returns to the first step again (S501).

When the selection of the type of premium is completed (S506; YES), the computer 901
The order number, the type of prize, the number of balls of the prize, membership number data 96k, personal identification number data 98k,
And data required for other processing by the wireless transceiver 905
(S508). Then, the data is converted into wireless data by the wireless transceiver 905 and transmitted from the antenna 906 to the air. The wireless data transmitted from the antenna 906 is received by the wireless transceiver 114 via the antenna 110 of the mobile payment terminal 11.

The data received by the wireless transceiver 114 is supplied to the controller 115. Controller 1
15 provides the response data to the wireless transceiver 114 when the reception data is normally received. Wireless transceiver 11
4 is the antenna 11 which converts the response data into wireless data.
Send from 0 to midair. This wireless data is input to the computer device 901 via the wireless transceiver 114 to terminate the communication. This means that the data has been written to the portable settlement terminal 11 (S50).
8).

Then, the controller 115 of the portable settlement terminal 11 makes the audio annunciator 113 ring for a certain period of time, and causes the display 112 to display the machine number and the type of premium. This sound allows the clerk to know that data has been written. This display 112
The store clerk looks at the display data displayed on the display and moves to the designated machine number (gaming machine 4) having the prize (S50).
9).

When the movement to the designated platform number is completed, the capacity receives the membership card 6a from the player and causes the card reader 111 to read the membership card 6a (S51).
0). Next, the player is caused to input a password through the ten keys 116 of the portable payment terminal 11 (S511). The controller 115 of the portable payment terminal 11 uses the numeric keypad 1
When it is determined that the password input from 16 is different from the password data 98k stored in advance (S511; NO), the password is again input (S512). Here, even if the password is input again, if it is determined that the password is not correct by referring to the previously stored password number data 98k (S512; NO), the process is terminated.

Here, when the input personal identification number matches the previously stored personal identification number data 98k (S511; YES, S512; YES), the personal identification number data 98a, 98b,... If it is not possible to settle the balance between the quantity data and the prize data that have been read through (S513; NO), and if the prize is not to be exchanged for another prize (S514; NO), the process ends.

On the other hand, when payment of the ordered prize is possible (S513; YES) or when the prize can be exchanged for another prize (S514; YES), the quantity data for the ordered prize is input from the numeric keypad 116. This allows
The controller 115 subtracts the key input data from the quantity data (S515). Then, the controller 1
15 supplies the subtracted quantity data 97k 'to the wireless transceiver 114 together with the member number data 96k. As a result, the signal is transmitted as an electromagnetic wave from the antenna 110 of the wireless transceiver 114. This electromagnetic wave is received by the antenna 906 and the wireless transceiver 905,
Given to one. The computer device 901 stores the quantity data 97k 'in a storage device such as a hard disk drive in association with the member number data 96k.

Further, the clerk hands the prize to the player (S516), and ends the processing. According to the third embodiment, since the quantity data is not recorded on the member card 6a, unauthorized use such as rewriting and using the quantity data can be prevented. The user does not have to perform troublesome operations, and the store does not have a lower operating rate.

[Fourth Embodiment] The fourth embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that synchronization data 63,
Company data 64, hall data 65, member number data 6
6 and the membership card 6 recorded up to the quantity data 67 can be used, and the quantity data is not stored in the hard disk or the like of the processing device 9b.
Other configurations are almost the same as those of the third embodiment. Therefore, the description will be made using the configuration of the third embodiment.

In the fourth embodiment, the gaming machines 4, 4,...
When a prize is ordered through the order operation panels 5, 5,... Provided on the, a predetermined command (vehicle number, prize data, prize price data,
Membership data, personal identification number data, etc.
Write to 1. Then, a sound is generated from the audio annunciator 113 of the portable settlement terminal 11 to notify that the writing has been performed. Then, the clerk looks at the display contents such as the order number and the order prize displayed on the display 112 of the portable payment terminal 11, goes to the designated table with the clerk holding the prize, deposits the member card 6, It is read by the portable settlement terminal 11.

Further, the player is caused to input a personal identification number from the ten keys 116 of the portable payment terminal 11. Then, the store clerk inputs the price of the prize and the like to the portable payment terminal 11 from the ten keys 116, thereby adjusting the ball storage quantity data and rewriting the quantity data 67 of the member card 6. Then, give the member card to the player. According to the fourth embodiment, since the operation is performed by the store clerk, the player does not have to perform troublesome operations, and the store does not have a lower operating rate.

[Fifth Embodiment] The fifth embodiment is different from the fourth embodiment in that no personal identification number is used, the synchronization data 63, the company data 64, the hall data 65, the member The member card 6 recorded up to the number data 66 and the quantity data 67 can be used, and the quantity data is not stored in the hard disk or the like of the processing device 9b. The other configuration is the same as that of the third embodiment. It is almost the same. Therefore, description will be made using the configuration of the third embodiment in consideration of the above difference.

In the fifth embodiment, a processing machine 9b installed in an office or the like is provided with a gaming machine 4, 4,.
When a prize is ordered through the order operation panels 5, 5,... Provided on the, a predetermined command (vehicle number, prize data, prize price data,
Member data, etc.) is written into the portable payment terminal 11.
As a result, the audio alarm 113 of the portable settlement terminal 11
, The store clerk can know that the writing has been made. The clerk looks at the display contents such as the machine number and the order prize displayed on the display 112 of the portable payment terminal 11, and moves the prize to the designated platform with the clerk.

Next, the member card 6 is kept from the player and read into the portable settlement terminal 11. Then, when the quantity data 67 of the member card 6 can be settled,
The price of a prize or the like is input to the portable settlement terminal 11 via the numeric keypad 116. Then, the adjusted quantity data is written by the card reader 111 as the quantity data 97 of the membership card 6. As a result, it is possible to settle the accumulated ball quantity data. According to the fifth embodiment, since the operation is performed by the clerk and there is no need to input a personal identification number or the like, the player does not have to perform any troublesome operations, and the occupancy rate of the store also decreases. There is no.

[Other Embodiments] In the third to fifth embodiments, the processing device 9b or the processing device 9b and the portable settlement terminal 11 are connected by a wireless line. For example, when the portable settlement terminal 11a is placed on a charger (not shown) or a predetermined table, desired data can be written via a charging terminal or a connection terminal.

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As described above, according to the prize ordering system in a game arcade according to the first aspect of the present invention, a membership card capable of recording the quantity data of pachinko balls or medals and a membership number can be used, and a card reader can be used. Read the recorded data of the member card, operate the operation means,
When payment can be made with the membership card quantity data, the prize can be transported by the transport means, so that the player can order the prize without sitting at the seat and receive the prize at that seat, , The payment can be done automatically.

According to the prize ordering system in a game arcade according to the second aspect of the present invention, a membership card capable of recording a membership number can be used, and the quantity data obtained by the player is stored in the control means, By reading the recorded data of the member card with the reader, operating the operating means, and when the payment can be made with the quantity data in the control means, the prize can be transported by the transport means, so that the player does not need to take a seat You can order a prize, receive a prize at that seat, and automatically settle it,
Because there is no quantity data on the member card, payment can be made safely and reliably.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the prize can be automatically and reliably delivered to the player by the transfer means, thereby saving labor. According to the present invention, a prize ordering system in a game arcade can use a membership card in which a member number is recorded, and when an order from the operating means is input to the processing means, the processing means sends the designated stand number, member data Write predetermined data such as quantity data, personal identification number data, etc. to the portable payment terminal, and inform the store clerk of the vehicle number and prize, and the clerk goes to the designated platform with this prize,
In addition to reading the membership card, let the player enter the PIN into the portable payment terminal and check that the PIN matches,
Since the prize is given to the player when payment is possible, there is no quantity data on the card, and the player is required to insert a password, so that the payment can be performed safely and reliably.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the processing means stores the member's member number, personal identification number, quantity data acquired by the member, and other data, and processes data input from the operating means. Display data relating to the type of prize and the designation of the transport location, and at least data relating to the prize and the transport location, data relating to the membership number, password and the quantity can be written to the portable settlement means, so that it is absolutely necessary Information to the sales clerk.

According to the prize ordering system for a game arcade according to the present invention, a member card in which the acquired quantity data and the member number are recorded can be used, and when an order from the operating means is input to the processing means, the processing means From the designated vehicle number, member data, quantity data, personal identification number data, etc., write predetermined data to the portable payment terminal, and inform the store clerk of the vehicle number and prize, and the store clerk carries this prize up to the designated unit Yuki, as well as reading the membership card, let the player enter the PIN into the portable payment terminal, and pass the prize to the player when the PIN matches and the payment is possible, The clerk can carry the prize to a designated place, insert the membership card into the card reader of the portable payment means, and input a password from the input means, so that the prize can be settled. Player troublesome operation there is no need, and the operating rate is not lowered.

According to the prize ordering system for a game arcade according to the present invention, the member card in which the acquired quantity data and the member number are recorded can be used, and when the order from the operation means is input to the processing means, the processing means From the designated stand number, member data, quantity data, the specified data is written on the portable payment terminal, and the store clerk is notified of the stand number and the prize, and the clerk goes to the designated stand with this prize, and the membership card Is read and handed over to the player when the payment is possible, so the clerk can carry the prize to the designated place and put the membership card into the card reader of the portable payment means to pay the prize. This does not require the player to perform a troublesome operation, and the operation rate of the gaming machine by the operation of the player does not decrease.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a membership card used in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a membership card used in the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining storage contents of a hard disk and the like used in the third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a portable payment terminal according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Premium ordering system in a game arcade 3 ... Card reader 5 ... Order operation panel 6,6a ... Member card 7 ... Transportation means 9, 9a ... Control means 9b ... Process Device 31 ・ ・ ・ Card insertion slot 61 ・ ・ ・ Plate 62 ・ ・ ・ Magnetic recording medium 63 ・ ・ ・ Synchronization data 64 ・ ・ ・ Company data 65 ・ ・ ・ Hall data 66 ・ ・ ・ Member number data 67 ・ ・ ・Quantity data 71 ... Stocker 72 ... Loader 73 ... Hanger 74 ... Conveying chain 75 ... Driver 76 ... Premium take-out unit 110 ... Antenna 111 ... Card reader 112 ... · Display 113 · · · Voice alarm 114 · · · Wireless transceiver 115 · · · Controller 901 · · · Computer device 902 · · · Audio device 903 · · · Spray 904 ... keyboard 905 ... wireless transceiver 906 ... antenna

Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Kenichi Masada 7-86 Sakaino-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma Co., Ltd. Inside Amtex Corporation (72) Inventor Tsuneo Kikuchi 7-86, Sakaino-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Keisuke Watanabe 7-86 Sakaino-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma, Japan Inside Amtex Corporation (72) Inventor Norihiro Otsuka 7-86, Sakaino-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma Prefecture Amtex Corporation (72) Invention Person Sachiko Kiyota 7-86 Sakaino-cho, Kiryu-shi, Gunma Inside Amtex Co., Ltd.

Claims (7)

[Claims] An amusement arcade management system using a membership card capable of recording at least acquired pachinko ball or medal quantity data and a membership number, provided for each gaming machine, wherein the recorded data of the membership card can be read and the quantity data rewritten. A card reader, operating means provided for each gaming machine and operated to order a prize, transport means for transporting the prize ordered from the prize storage to the place where the order was placed, and When the card data is within the range where the prize can be purchased, the prize is selected based on the prize data input from the operation means, and the transfer means is instructed to transfer the prize to the transfer place. Control means for instructing the card reader to rewrite the quantity data of the card. Prize ordering system in the gaming field and said. 2. A game arcade management system using a membership card in which a membership number is recorded. A card reader provided for each gaming machine and reading a membership number of the membership card, and a card reader provided for each gaming machine for ordering a premium. Operating means to be operated at the same time, transport means for transporting the prize ordered from the prize storage to the place where the order was placed, and obtaining for each member stored and stored based on the member data from the card reader When the quantity data of pachinko balls or medals is taken out and the quantity data is within a range where the prize can be purchased, a prize is selected based on the prize data input from the operation means, and the prize is transported to the transport location. Control means for commanding the transport means and rewriting the quantity data stored for each member number. Prize ordering system in the gaming field. 3. The transfer means includes: a stocker for storing a prize; a loader for taking out a specified prize among the prizes in the stocker; a transfer chain for transferring to each gaming machine; and moving the transfer chain. A driving device to be mounted, a hanger attached to the transport chain and holding the taken-out prize only for a designated period, and a prize take-out unit provided at each of the gaming machines for receiving the prize detached from the hanger. 3. The prize ordering system in a game arcade according to claim 1, wherein: 4. A game arcade management system based on a membership card in which a member number is recorded, wherein: operating means provided for each gaming machine and operated for ordering a prize; and prize data input from the operating means. Processing means for designating the type of prize and instructing the prize to be transported to a transport location, outputting data relating to the prize and data necessary for settlement, a card reader for reading the member data of the member card, and a predetermined An input means for inputting numerical data is provided, and various data output from the processing means can be stored, and the number corresponding to the member number stored in advance based on the member number of the member card from the card reader. If the data can be settled and the password entered from the input means is correct, the membership card Portable reimbursement means capable of rewriting the quantity data for each employee number and sending the rewritten data to the processing means, wherein a clerk carries the prize to a designated place and the member card is transferred to the card reader of the portable reimbursement means. A prize ordering system in a game hall, wherein a prize is settled by inputting a password through an input means. 5. The processing means stores the member's member number, personal identification number, quantity data acquired by the member, and other data, and processes data input from the operating means to store the type of the prize and the transport of the prize. A computer capable of forming display data relating to designation of a location and writing at least data relating to a prize and a transportation location, data relating to a membership number, a password and a quantity to the portable settlement means. 4. A prize ordering system in the game hall according to 4. 6. A game arcade management system using a membership card capable of recording at least the number of acquired pachinko balls or medals and a membership number, comprising: operating means provided for each gaming machine and operated to order a prize; Processing means for designating the type of prize based on the prize data input from the operating means, instructing the prize to be transported to a transport location, and outputting data relating to the prize and data necessary for settlement, the member card A card reader capable of reading recorded data and rewriting quantity data and input means capable of inputting predetermined numerical data are provided, capable of storing various data output from the processing means, and recording the membership card from the card reader. If the payment can be made based on the data, the password entered from the input means Portable payment means for instructing the card reader to rewrite the quantity data of the member card when the number is correct, a store clerk carries the prize to a designated place and the card reader of the portable payment means A prize order system in a game hall, wherein a prize is settled by inserting a membership card and inputting a password through an input means. 7. A game arcade management system using a membership card capable of recording at least the number of pachinko balls or medals and a membership number, provided in each of the gaming machines and operated to order a prize; Processing means for designating the type of prize based on the prize data input from the operation means and instructing the prize to be transported to a transport location, and outputting data relating to the prize and data necessary for settlement, the member card A card reader capable of reading recorded data and rewriting the quantity data is provided, and can store various data output from the processing means, and when the payment can be made based on the recorded data of the member card from the card reader, A mobile phone that instructs the card reader to rewrite the member card quantity data A prize ordering system in a game hall, wherein a clerk carries the prize to a designated place, a member card is inserted into a card reader of the portable payment means, and the prize can be settled. .