JP2004121452A - Special prize issuing device, special prize exchange device and special prize processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to greatly automate the issuance of a special prize based on the number of reward game media and the exchange of a special prize for a replacement. Ensure sufficient security even when automated.
A special prize processing system according to the present invention includes a special prize issuing device and a special prize exchange device. When issuing a special prize, the special prize issuing device writes the issue identification information to the tag of the special prize by non-contact communication, and also specifies information such as the value and number of replacements corresponding to the special prize to be discharged this time. Is transferred to the special prize exchange device at a predetermined timing. The special prize exchange device obtains the issue distinction information from the inserted special prize by non-contact communication, and obtains the issue distinction information and the inserted special prize from the special prize issuing device side in advance or this time. Based on at least the specific information obtained at the timing of inserting the special prize, the validity of the inserted special prize is confirmed, and the replacement is discharged.
[Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a special prize issuing device, a special prize exchange device, and a special prize processing system. For example, an attempt is made to automate or issue a special prize in which the number of reward game media is converted, as much as possible.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a gaming arcade in which a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or the like is installed, many of the players often exchange a game medium obtained as a reward for a game result with a special prize in a prize exchange in the gaming arcade.
[0003]
As such special prizes, a plurality of types having different values are applied, and those having a simple shape that can be easily distinguished by appearance are applied. However, when a large number of special prizes of a plurality of types are brought into a special prize exchange, the calculation of the cash amount may be mistaken. In addition, in the case of special prizes containing goods inside the case, even if the contents are extracted or the contents are replaced with low-value goods, it cannot be easily discovered. There was also.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-256960
In order to solve such inconvenience, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-163873 proposes to use a card-shaped special prize in which an IC tag is embedded. In this special prize, a code such as a game hall ID is written in the IC tag.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, even in the method described in Patent Literature 1, the staff of the special prize clearinghouse has to perform the special prize cashing process.
[0006]
Further, even if a card-shaped special prize with an IC tag embedded therein is forged and brought to a special prize exchange, if the codes match, there is a risk that the forgery cannot be found. That is, there is a possibility that it is not possible to confirm whether or not the special prize has been properly delivered at the prize exchange in the game hall.
[0007]
Furthermore, even for special prizes with embedded IC tags, the number of corresponding game media (in other words, cash value) is fixed, so many special prizes are often given to one player. It may take a lot of time to confirm the validity of the information.
[0008]
Therefore, exchange of the number of reward game media for special prizes, exchange of special prizes for money, etc. can be performed without the involvement of amusement arcade related persons, increase in security of exchange of special prizes for money, etc., And / or special prize issuing devices, special prize exchange devices, and the like, which have a large merit compared to the past, such as being able to quickly exchange the number of reward game media for special prizes, or to exchange special prizes for money, etc. A special prize processing system is desired.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The special prize issuing device of the first aspect of the present invention is a special prize issuing device provided in a game hall for issuing a special prize of a value and / or a number corresponding to the number of reward game media, and exchanging issued special prizes. It is a component of a special prize processing system together with a special prize exchange device provided at a special prize exchange, which exchanges prizes.
[0010]
The special prize issuing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: (1) a large number of special prizes having tags capable of writing information to an internal storage unit and reading information from the internal storage unit by contactless communication; Special prize storage / discharge means for storing and discharging one or a specified number of the special prizes according to the discharge command; (2) non-contact communication means for performing non-contact communication with the special prize; (4) Information is transmitted and received between the special prize exchange device and the direct prize exchange device through the information transfer relay device. When the number of awarded game media is input, the issue discriminating information relating to the current issuance process is generated by the issue discriminating information generating means, and at least this is performed by the contactless communication means. The special prize to be discharged is written and discharged in the special prize to be discharged, and the specific information defining the value or the number of the replacement prize corresponding to the special prize discharged this time is specified by the exchange device information transfer means. And issue control means for performing transfer at a predetermined timing.
[0011]
The special prize exchange device according to the second aspect of the present invention is a special prize exchange device provided at a special prize exchange for exchanging issued special prizes for exchange, and has a value and / or a number corresponding to the number of reward game media. It is a component of a special prize processing system together with a special prize issuing device provided in a game arcade that issues a special prize.
[0012]
The special prize exchange device according to the second aspect of the present invention is: (1) The special prize inserted having a tag capable of writing information to an internal storage unit and reading information from the internal storage unit by contactless communication. (2) non-contact communication means for performing non-contact communication with the captured special prize, and (3) direct or information transfer with the special prize issuing device. Exchange device information exchange means for exchanging information via a relay device; and (4) exchange product storage for storing a large number of the exchange products and discharging one or the number of the exchange products specified by a discharge command. A discharging means, and (4) the special prize issuing device for the special prize taken in by the non-contact communication means and the special prize obtained by the special prize taken in by the non-contact communication means and the issuing device information exchange means. From the side At least based on at least the specific information that defines the value or the number of the replacement product obtained from the special prize issuing device at the timing of inserting the special prize. And a replacement control means for discharging one or a predetermined number of the replacement products from the replacement storage / discharge means.
[0013]
A special prize processing system according to a third aspect of the present invention includes the special prize issuing apparatus according to the first aspect of the present invention and the special prize exchange apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(A) First embodiment
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a special prize issuing device, a special prize exchange device, and a special prize processing system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0015]
(A-1) Configuration of First Embodiment
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration of the special prize processing system according to the first embodiment.
[0016]
In FIG. 1, a special prize processing system 1 according to the first embodiment includes a special prize issuing device 2 provided in a game arcade (for example, in the vicinity of a prize exchange hall) and, for example, a prize exchange outside the game arcade. A special prize exchange device 3 is provided, and the special prize issuing device 2 and the special prize exchange device 3 are communicably connected to each other via a communication line 4 to which a dedicated line or a network is applied.
[0017]
In FIG. 1, only one special prize issuing device 2 is connected to the special prize exchange device 3, but a plurality of special prize issuing devices 2 are connected to the same special prize exchange device. 3 may be connected.
[0018]
The special prize issuing device 2 is for issuing a special prize. The exchange device communication unit 20, the control unit 21, the journal database 22, the issue ID generation unit 23, the non-contact communication unit 24, the count information reading unit 25, It has a prize storage / discharge unit 26, an exchange device abnormality notification unit 27, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the special prize issuing device 2 includes a counting information reading port 25A, which is an element of the counting information reading unit 25, and a special prize discharging unit, which is an element of the special prize storing / discharging unit 26, as shown in FIG. An outlet 26A is provided.
[0019]
The special prize issuing device 2 may be configured as a single device, or may be configured in a form integrated with another device such as a prize exchange POS terminal. good. Hereinafter, the former will be described.
[0020]
The exchange device communication unit 20 performs communication with the special premium exchange device 3 under the control of the control unit 21. In the case of the first embodiment, the communication protocol and the like are arbitrary.
[0021]
The control unit 21 controls the entire special prize issuing device 2 to issue a special prize.
The journal database 22 is for writing a special prize issuing journal under the control of the control unit 21. The issue journal of the special prize includes, for example, an issue date and time, an issue ID, and a counting point. The special premium exchange database 32 of the special premium exchange apparatus 3 may have a journal function, and the journal database 22 of the special premium issue apparatus 2 may be omitted.
[0022]
The issue ID generation unit 23 generates an identification number (hereinafter, referred to as an issue ID) related to the issuance of the special prize this time, and may be, for example, a random number generator. The issue ID generating unit 23 confirms the uniqueness of the issue ID by, for example, checking the stored contents of the journal database 22 (or the special premium exchange database 32 described later).
[0023]
The non-contact communication unit 24 communicates with an IC tag (hereinafter, referred to as a special prize tag) provided for the special prize under the control of the control unit 21, and records an issue ID in the special prize tag. And a communication for reading the special prize unique number recorded in the special prize tag. The non-contact communication unit 24 is, for example, a special prize tag that can be communicated only with a special prize tag to be discharged without affecting other special prize tags stored in a special prize storage / discharge unit 26 described later. It is provided on the conveyance path of the premium tag. Alternatively, the non-contact communication unit 24 is provided, for example, in an electromagnetic shield space provided on the transport path of the special premium tag.
[0024]
Here, the special gift tag 10 includes a non-contact communication unit 11, a memory access unit 12, and a memory unit 13, as shown in FIG. The non-contact communication unit 11 corresponds to a resonance antenna or a modulation / demodulation unit centered on a planar coil, and includes a non-contact communication unit 24 of the special prize exchange device 3 and a non-contact communication of the special prize exchange device 3 described later. The communication with the unit 34 is performed. The memory access unit 12 accesses the memory unit 13. As described above, the memory unit 13 appropriately stores the issue ID.
[0025]
In the case of the first embodiment, the special prize tag 10 is intended to use resonance energy as energy for communication without a power supply, but may be equipped with a power supply.
[0026]
The special prize tag 10 may be embedded in the special prize, may be affixed to the surface thereof, or may be embedded or affixed to the case of the special prize. May be.
[0027]
Returning to FIG. 1, the counting information reading unit 25 of the special prize issuing device 2 reads the counting information of the number of reward game media. For example, if a game medium counter (not shown) prints out count information on a receipt, the count information reading unit 25 takes in the count information of the receipt by a character recognition process. For example, if the game medium counter (not shown) issues a magnetic card or an IC card on which the counting information is recorded, or if the counting information is recorded on a card (for example, a membership card) owned by the player, the counting information reading is performed. The unit 25 reads the count information from the cards. The counting information reading unit 25 may include a receipt or card collecting mechanism, or may include a read receipt or card returning mechanism after reading.
[0028]
The game media counter may be a dedicated machine for counting provided at a game center prize exchange or the like.In the case of a pachinko or pachislot machine having a counting function, the gaming medium counter may be used. A counter provided may be used. Also, unlike FIG. 1, the counting information reading unit 25 obtains the counting information obtained by counting the game medium counter directly from a game medium counter (not shown) or via a game center management computer by communication. You may do it. Further, the special prize issuing device 2 may include a counter to obtain the count information.
[0029]
The counting information read by the counting information reading unit 25 is used as it is, or is multiplied by a predetermined coefficient (a number between 0 and 1) to be a counting point.
[0030]
The special prize storage / discharge unit 26 stores a large number of unissued special prizes, and discharges one special prize under the control of the control unit 21. In the above description, the non-contact communication unit 24 may be provided in the electromagnetic shield space, but the storage unit in the special gift storing / discharging unit 26 may be provided in the electromagnetic shield space.
[0031]
Under the control of the control unit 21, the exchange abnormality notification unit 27 performs notification when an abnormality is notified from the special prize exchange device 3 side. The notification may be based on any method such as an auditory notification and a visual notification. When the function for notifying of the exchange abnormality in the special prize exchange device 3 is provided in a game hall management computer (not shown), the exchange abnormality notification section 27 can be omitted.
[0032]
The special prize exchange device 3 is for exchanging a special prize for a replacement. The special prize exchange unit 30, the control unit 31, the special prize exchange database 32, the exchange storage / dispensing unit 33, the non-contact communication unit 34, It has a special prize capturing unit 35, an abnormality notification unit 36, an imaging unit 37, and the like. As shown in FIG. 4, the special prize exchange device 3 includes a replacement prize exit 33 </ b> A, which is an element of the exchange storage / discharge unit 33, and a special prize, which is an element of the special prize intake unit 35. An intake port 35A and an imaging window 37A that is an element of the imaging section 37 are provided.
[0033]
The issuance device communication unit 30 performs communication with the special prize issuing device 2 under the control of the control unit 31.
[0034]
The control unit 31 controls the entire special prize exchange device 3 to issue a special prize exchange product (for example, an article such as money or commodity detection).
The special prize exchange database 32 stores, under the control of the control unit 31, information (exchange information) that can determine the legitimacy of the special prize required to be exchanged for an exchange. The exchange information includes, for example, an issue ID, a count point, an exchange date and time (or whether or not exchange is performed) as shown in FIG. 5, and the issue ID and the count point have been transferred from the special prize issuing device 2 side. Information.
[0035]
The exchange product storage / dispensing unit 33 stores exchange products (for example, money, gift certificates, and other articles) to be exchanged for special prizes, and exchanges a designated amount or value under the control of the control unit 31. The goods are paid out.
[0036]
The non-contact communication unit 34 communicates with a special prize tag provided in the special prize under the control of the control unit 31. The non-contact communication unit 34 mainly includes an issue ID stored in the special prize tag and a special prize unique to the special prize. The communication for extracting the number is performed. The non-contact communication unit 34 is provided, for example, in an electromagnetic shield space.
[0037]
The special prize take-in section 35 takes in a special prize to be exchanged for a replacement and collects it inside. The collecting part in the special prize taking part 35 may be provided in a different electromagnetic shield space, for example.
[0038]
The abnormality notification unit 36 performs, for example, a notification process when the control unit 31 determines that the special prize requested to be exchanged for a replacement is improper. The notification by the abnormality notification unit 36 may be an auditory method or a visual notification.
[0039]
The imaging unit 37 includes, for example, a CCD imaging device, and, under the control of the control unit 31, captures an image of a person who has requested replacement of a special prize with a replacement, and internally stores the image data. The imaging by the imaging unit 37 may be performed for all the players who have requested the exchange of the special prize for the exchange product, and the control unit 31 determines that the special prize whose exchange for the exchange product is required is illegal. When it is determined that the special prize is inserted, the determination may be made for the player who inserted the special prize.
[0040]
(A-2) Operation of the first embodiment
Next, the operation of the special prize processing system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described together with the operation of the player.
[0041]
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the special prize processing system 1 of the first embodiment and the operation of the player.
[0042]
The player causes the number of reward game media to be counted, and passes the count information to the special prize issuing device 2 (S1). For example, a recording medium such as a receipt on which the count information is printed or a card on which the count information is stored is inserted into the special prize issuing device 2.
[0043]
In the special prize issuing device 2, the counting information reading unit 25 reads the counting information (S2). Thereafter, the control unit 21 of the special prize issuing device 2 causes the issue ID generation unit 23 to generate (or select) an issue ID (S3). Then, the control unit 21 of the special prize issuing device 2 transmits the issue ID and the count point (the counting information itself or a product obtained by multiplying the coefficient by the coefficient) to the special prize exchange device 3 by the exchange device communication unit 20 (S4). .
[0044]
In addition, when an illegality is recognized in the above-described counting information reading process (for example, when the inserted receipt or card is not in a predetermined format), the abnormality notification unit 27 notifies the abnormality.
[0045]
When the issuing device communication unit 30 of the special prize exchange device 3 receives the issue ID and the counting point (S5), the control unit 31 provides a new record in the special prize exchange database 32, and receives the issued ID and the counting. The points are stored (S6), and when the storage is completed, the fact is returned from the communication unit 30 for the issuing device (S7).
[0046]
Although not shown in FIG. 6, if the received issue ID is already stored in the special prize exchange database 32, the control unit 31 of the special prize exchange device 3 notifies the special prize exchange database 32 of that fact. The special prize exchange device 3 sends a reply to the exchange device 3 and notifies the abnormality or performs the process again from the generation of the issue ID.
[0047]
When the exchange unit communication unit 20 receives the reply (S8), the control unit 21 of the special prize issuing device 2 writes the journal relating to the current special prize issuance into the journal database 22 (S9), and stores and stores the special prize. One special prize is taken out from the discharge unit 26, and the issue ID and the counting point are written to the special prize by the non-contact communication unit 24 (S10). And the control part 21 discharges from the special prize discharge port 26A (S11).
[0048]
The player receives the discharged special prize (S12), moves to the special prize exchange (S13), inserts the special prize into the special prize insertion port 35A of the special prize exchange device 3 (S14), and receives the special prize. The exchange device 3 takes in the special prize (S15).
[0049]
The control unit 31 notified of the insertion of the special prize from the special prize capturing unit 35 causes the contactless communication unit 34 to read the issue ID and the counting point from the inserted special prize (S16), and the special prize exchange database 32 (S17).
[0050]
When the correctness of the inserted special prize can be confirmed by this collation, the control unit 31 causes the replacement payout unit 33 to discharge a replacement corresponding to the counting point (S18), and the player receives the replacement. (S19). After that, the control unit 31 collects the special prize inserted in the collection area in the special prize capturing unit 35 (S20), and writes the exchange date and time in the exchange date and time field of the corresponding record of the special prize exchange database 32 (S21). ). Instead of writing the exchange date and time, the corresponding record of the special premium exchange database 32 may be deleted.
[0051]
Although omitted in FIG. 6, the control unit 31 checks the issue ID and the counting point read from the inserted special prize with the information stored in the special prize exchange database 32, and determines that the verification does not match (abnormal). In some cases, the imaging unit 37 captures an image of the player into which the special prize is inserted, stores the captured data, notifies the abnormality notification unit 36 of the abnormality, and notifies the special prize issuing device 2 of the abnormality. Notify an anomaly.
[0052]
Here, when it is determined that the collation does not match (abnormal), there is no issue ID read in the special prize exchange database 32, or there is an issue ID but the count points are different, or the issue ID and the count point are different. However, there are cases where data is written at the exchange date and time and the exchange has already been performed.
[0053]
(A-3) Effects of the first embodiment
According to the special prize issuing device, the special prize exchange device, and the special prize processing system of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
[0054]
Special prizes can be exchanged for exchanges without the intervention of a special prize exchange staff, which can be expected to speed up the exchange process. Further, since one special prize is issued regardless of the number of reward game media, it is possible to expect a quick exchange process in this aspect as well.
[0055]
In addition, an issue ID is generated (or selected) every time a special prize is issued, written into a special prize tag, and the special prize exchange device 3 authenticates the issue ID, so that fraud can be easily found. . The imaging function of the imaging unit 37 in the special prize exchange device 3 also has an effect of suppressing fraud.
[0056]
Further, since the special prize tag does not describe data on the surface or the like, it is difficult to perform fraud. Further, even if the data is rewritten, there is no issue of rewriting because there is also an issue ID that is collated by the special premium exchange device 3. Even if the counting points are rewritten, the special prize exchange device 3 can easily find them.
[0057]
Furthermore, since the special premium tag is a non-contact IC tag, it cannot be rewritten unless it is a dedicated non-contact communication unit, and the security of the system is high.
[0058]
(B) Second embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of a special prize issuing device, a special prize exchange device and a special prize processing system according to the present invention will be briefly described with reference to the drawings.
[0059]
In the special prize processing system of the second embodiment, the functional configuration of the special prize issuing device 2 and the special prize exchange device 3 is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the special prize tag 10 has a unique number. This is different from the first embodiment. Since the special gift tag 10 has a unique number, the operation in the second embodiment is also different from that in the first embodiment.
[0060]
The unique number of the special premium tag 10 in the second embodiment also includes a number portion indicating the value of the special premium.
[0061]
FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing the operation of the special prize processing system 1 of the second embodiment and the operation of the player. Referring to FIG. 7, the operation of the special prize processing system 1 of the second embodiment will be described. (Including the action of the player) will be described.
[0062]
The player counts the number of reward game media, and passes the count information to the special prize issuing device 2 (S31).
[0063]
In the special prize issuing device 2, the counting information reading unit 25 reads the counting information (S32). After that, the control unit 21 of the special prize issuing device 2 generates (or selects) an issue ID by the issue ID generating unit 23 (S33), and also outputs one special prize having a value corresponding to the read count information. Then, it is taken out from the special prize storage / discharge unit 26 (not discharged at this time), and the unique number is read by the non-contact communication unit 24 (S34). Then, the control unit 21 of the special prize issuing device 2 transmits the issue ID and the special prize unique number to the special prize exchange device 3 through the exchange device communication unit 20 (S35).
[0064]
Also in the second embodiment, the abnormality notification unit 27 notifies the user of an illegality in the above-described counting information reading process, for example.
[0065]
When the pairing device communication unit 30 of the special prize exchange device 3 receives the issue ID and the special prize unique number (S36), the control unit 31 sets a new record in the special prize exchange database 32, and receives the issued ID. The special prize unique number is stored (S37), and when the storage is completed, the fact is returned from the communication unit 30 for the issuing device (S38).
[0066]
Although not shown in FIG. 7, if the received issue ID is already stored in the special prize exchange database 32, the control unit 31 of the special prize exchange device 3 informs the special prize exchange. The special prize exchange device 3 sends a reply to the exchange device 3 and notifies the abnormality or performs the process again from the generation of the issue ID.
[0067]
When the exchange unit communication unit 20 receives the reply (S39), the control unit 21 of the special prize issuing device 2 stores in the journal database 22 the journal relating to the current special prize issuance (instead of the counting point of the first embodiment, The special prize with the unique number is written (S40), and the special prize with the unique number is taken out, and the issue ID is written into the special prize with the unique number by the contactless communication unit 24 (S41). Then, the control unit 21 causes the special prize to be discharged from the special prize outlet 26A (S42). By writing the issue ID, the special prize is stored with the issue ID and the unique number.
[0068]
The player receives the discharged special prize (S43), moves to the special prize exchange (S44), inserts the special prize into the special prize insertion port 35A of the special prize exchange device 3 (S45), and The exchange device 3 takes in the special prize (S46).
[0069]
The control unit 31 notified of the insertion of the special prize from the special prize capturing unit 35 causes the contactless communication unit 34 to read the issue ID and the unique number from the inserted special prize (S47), and the special prize exchange database 32 (S48).
[0070]
When the validity of the inserted special prize can be confirmed by this collation, the controller 31 causes the replacement payout unit 33 to discharge the replacement corresponding to the unique number (S49), and the player removes the replacement. It is received (S50). Thereafter, the control section 31 collects the special prize inserted in the collection area in the special prize taking section 35 (S51), and writes the exchange date and time in the exchange date and time field of the record of the special prize exchange database 32 (S52). ). Instead of writing the exchange date and time, the corresponding record of the special premium exchange database 32 may be deleted.
[0071]
Although not shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 31 checks the issue ID and the unique number read from the inserted special prize and the storage information of the special prize exchange database 32 and determines that the imaging unit is abnormal. At 37, the player into which the special prize is inserted is imaged, the image data is stored, the abnormality is notified from the abnormality notifying unit 36, and the abnormality is also notified to the special prize issuing device 2 to notify the abnormality. .
[0072]
Here, when it is determined to be abnormal, the special prize exchange database 32 does not have the issued issue ID and unique number, or has the issue ID, but the unique number is blank, or the issue ID and unique number are However, there are cases where data is written at the exchange date and time and the exchange has already been performed.
[0073]
According to the second embodiment, the unique number of the special prize is used instead of the counting point, but the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
[0074]
(C) Other embodiments
In the description of each of the above embodiments, the modified embodiment has been referred to, but further modified embodiments as exemplified below can be cited.
[0075]
In each of the above embodiments, only the special prize exchange device 3 has an imaging unit. However, the special prize issuing device 2 may be provided with an imaging unit. In this case, the imaging by the imaging unit of the special prize issuing device 2 may be performed for all players who have requested the issuance of the special prize, or when an abnormality is recognized in the reading process of the count information or the like. In this case, the special prize may be issued to the player who requested the issuance.
[0076]
In the above embodiments, the special prize issuing device 2 transmits the issue ID and the counting point (or the unique number) to the special prize exchange device 3 when issuing the special prize. When the issuing device 2 issues a special prize, only the process of storing the issue ID and the counting point (or unique number) in its own database is performed, and when the special prize exchange device 3 inserts the special prize, Using the issue ID of the inserted special prize as a key, a count point (or a unique number) or the like may be extracted from the database of the special prize issuing device 2 and exchange processing for a replacement product may be performed.
[0077]
Further, the special prize issuing device 2 assigns an issue ID and a counting point (or a unique number) to the database of the information transfer relay device (for example, a game arcade management computer) and stores them, and the special prize exchange device 3 is inserted. By using the issue ID of the special prize as a key, a count point (or a unique number) for the database of the information transfer relay device or the like may be extracted and exchange processing for a replacement product may be performed.
[0078]
Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, when a special prize is issued, even if a fraction is generated in the count information, the fraction is truncated or processed so as not to generate a fraction, but the count information is read. A fraction may be printed or stored on a receipt or card inserted for that purpose, and the fraction may be returned.
[0079]
In each of the above embodiments, the issue ID and the count point or the unique number are written in the special prize. However, only the issue ID may be stored. May be read. Alternatively, only the unique number irrelevant to the value may be stored, and information related to the count information may be extracted using the unique number as a key.
[0080]
Further, the special prize exchange device 3 may be provided in common for a plurality of amusement arcades or a plurality of amusement arcade operating companies. In this case, the special prize may be written with discrimination information of the amusement arcade or the amusement arcade operating company. Alternatively, when the issue ID or the like is written in the database of the special prize exchange device 3 or a database that functions in the same manner, the distinguishing information of the amusement arcade or the amusement arcade operating company may also be written.
[0081]
Furthermore, in each of the above-described embodiments, one special prize is issued for one piece of counting information. However, for one piece of counting information, a plurality of special prizes (value May be different). In this case, when only the issue prize is stored in each special prize, the number of special prizes issued for each value is stored in association with the issue ID in the database, and a corresponding number of special prizes having the same issue ID are inserted. Alternatively, the special premium exchange device 3 may discharge the exchange product.
[0082]
In the above embodiments, the special prize issuing device 2 automatically writes the issue ID or the like to the special prize tag. However, the special prize issuing device 2 automatically outputs the special prize discharged by the player or the attendant. The issue ID or the like may be written in the special prize by holding it over a predetermined part.
[0083]
Further, in each of the above embodiments, the special prize issuing device 2 reads the count information. However, the player hands the receipt in which the count information is written to the attendant, and the attendant issues the special information by key input. You may make it input into the apparatus 2.
[0084]
Furthermore, statistical information such as the number of special prizes issued by the special prize issuing device 2 for a predetermined period such as per day or per month is managed and stored. Statistical information such as the number of exchanges per predetermined period such as per month may be managed and stored. Further, such statistical information may be managed and stored by an information transfer relay device (for example, a game arcade management computer). Furthermore, such statistical information may be provided to an information processing device of a financial institution by communication processing to facilitate pre-processing such as replenishment of a replacement.
[0085]
Further, the special prize issuing device 2 may encrypt information to be written in the special prize tag, and the special prize exchange device 3 may decrypt and process information from the special prize tag. The exchange of information between the special prize issuing device 2 and the special prize exchange device 3 via a communication path may also use encryption.
[0086]
In the second embodiment, the unique number of the special prize includes the value information. Instead, the unique number may include the type information of the replacement product.
[0087]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the special prize issuing device, the special prize exchange device, and the special prize processing system of the present invention, the exchange of the number of reward game media to the special prize, the exchange of the special prize to the exchange product, and the like are greatly automated. The process can be performed quickly, and sufficient security can be ensured even if the process is automated.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a special prize processing system according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the appearance of the special prize issuing device of the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a detailed configuration of a special gift tag according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view showing the appearance of the special premium exchange device of the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of contents stored in a special prize exchange database of the first embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an operation and the like of the special prize processing system according to the first embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an operation and the like of the special prize processing system of the second embodiment.
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Special prize processing system, 2 ... Special prize issuing apparatus, 3 ... Special prize exchange apparatus, 4 ... Communication channel, 10 ... Special prize tag, 11 ... Contactless communication section, 12 ... Memory access section, 13 ... Memory section, Reference numeral 20: exchange unit communication unit, 21: control unit, 22: journal database, 23: issue ID generation unit, 24: contactless communication unit, 25: counting information reading unit, 26: special prize storage / discharge unit, 27 ... Exchange device abnormality notification unit, 30: Issuance device communication unit, 31: Control unit, 32: Special premium exchange database, 33: Exchange storage / discharge unit, 34: Non-contact communication unit, 35: Special premium intake unit, 36: abnormality notification unit; 37: imaging unit.

Claims (3)

A special prize issuing device provided in the amusement arcade that issues a special prize of a value and / or number according to the number of reward game media, and a special prize exchange that exchanges issued special prizes for exchange The special prize issuing device, which is a component of a special prize processing system having a special prize exchange device,
Stores a large number of the special prizes having a tag that can write information to the internal storage unit and read information from the internal storage unit by non-contact communication, and stores one or a specified number of the special gifts Special prize storage and discharge means for discharging special prizes,
Non-contact communication means for performing non-contact communication with the special prize,
Issue distinguishing information generating means for generating issue distinguishing information for distinguishing the special prize issuing process,
With the special prize exchange device, directly or through an information transfer relay device, exchange device information exchange means for exchanging information,
When the number of award game media is input, the issuance distinction information relating to the present issuance process is generated by the issuance distinction information generating means, and the non-contact communication means transmits at least the issuance distinction information to the special prize which is to be discharged. Issue control means for writing and discharging, and for transferring, at a predetermined timing, specific information defining the value and the number of the exchange product corresponding to the special prize to be discharged this time by the exchange device information exchange means. Special prize issuing device characterized by comprising: A special prize issuing device provided in the amusement arcade that issues a special prize of a value and / or number according to the number of reward game media, and a special prize exchange that exchanges issued special prizes for exchange The special prize exchange device, which is a component of the special prize processing system having the special prize exchange device,
Special prize capturing means for capturing the inserted special prize having a tag capable of writing information to the internal storage unit or reading information from the internal storage unit by non-contact communication,
Non-contact communication means for performing non-contact communication with the captured special prize,
With the special prize issuing device, directly or through an information transfer relay device, exchange device information exchange means for exchanging information,
A replacement storage / discharge means for storing a large number of the replacements and discharging one or the number of the replacements specified by a discharge command;
The issue distinction information obtained from the special prize captured by the non-contact communication means, and the special prize captured by the counter issuing / receiving device information receiving means, were previously obtained from the special prize issuing device side, or The validity of the captured special prize is confirmed based on at least the specific information defining the value and the number of the replacement product obtained from the special prize issuing device at the timing of inserting the special prize this time. And a replacement control means for discharging one or a predetermined number of the replacement products from the replacement storage / discharge means. A special prize processing system comprising the special prize issuing device according to claim 1 and the special prize exchange device according to claim 2.

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