JP2003000917A - Account settlement managing system, account settling device, computer program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an account settlement managing system which can suppress fraudulence from occurring when the account of a valuable value is settled, and also, can suppress troubles between workers and users from being generated. SOLUTION: This account settlement managing system is equipped with an account settling device 1 and an account settling information managing device 2. Then, the account settlement managing system is equipped with a function to make a card C an objective for the account settlement provided that a state between the account settling device 1 and the account settling information managing device 2 is under an on line state, and the card C on which valuable value information is recorded is a card within its valid date, the card C is a card used for the games in the own game hall which performs the account settlement, the card C is a card issued by the own game hall, or the card C is a card on which valuable value information is additionally recorded at the own game hall.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention settles a valuable value that can be used for a game with a gaming machine installed in a game store, particularly a valuable value indicated by valuable value information recorded on a portable recording medium. The present invention relates to a settlement management system for use in the system, a settlement device used in the system, a computer program for causing a computer to function as the settlement device, and a recording medium recording the computer program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game shop dealing with a game machine such as a pachinko machine, so-called cashless has been attempted to minimize the opportunity to use cash (valued value) for a game, and when a user plays a game. A recording medium such as a magnetic card that records a valuable value issued by a card issuing machine installed in a game store is used as a prepaid card (hereinafter referred to as a card). Further, in order to record more information than a magnetic card, a system using a card such as an IC card equipped with a semiconductor memory has been constructed.

In the system described above, when the valuable value recorded on the card is settled, the value is settled using a settlement device installed in a game shop or the like. For example, the card is inserted into the insertion port of the settlement device, and the settlement device reads and acquires the valuable value information regarding the value of the valuable value recorded in the card. The valuable value of the numerical value indicated by the acquired valuable value information is discharged to the user, the valuable value information indicating the numerical value of 0 is recorded on the card, and the card is collected in the storage box built in the settlement device.

[0004]

By the way, in the case of the above-mentioned settlement apparatus, there is a problem that a settlement operation for the purpose of fraud using a counterfeit card or the like occurs. That is, unless the settlement information related to settlement is managed for each card, a fraudulent card such as a counterfeit card cannot be detected, and there is a possibility that fraudulent acts will be performed during settlement. Also, in order for the gaming shop side to accurately grasp the usage status of the card and the usage status of the valuable value, it is necessary to manage the settlement information in a database or the like.

Further, there is a considerable possibility that illegal processing has been performed on cards played at other than the self-gaming store, issued cards, etc. Therefore, in order to ensure security, the self-gaming store is required. It is desirable to settle only the cards that have been played and issued.

Further, in the conventional settlement apparatus, it is not possible to settle only a part of the valuable value recorded on the card. Furthermore, due to the display of the value of the value that can be settled and the partial settlement, etc. By displaying the value of the valuable value left on the card, it was necessary to facilitate the confirmation of the settlement amount by the clerk of the amusement store.

In addition, when the payment is made irrespective of the expiration date from the manufacture or issuance of the card, for example, the expiration period limit or the withdrawal / withdrawal number limit, due to the deterioration of the reliability of the recorded contents due to the abrasion of the card, There is a possibility to settle the value of wrong value.

If the amusement store adopts a membership system, the membership card that the user can carry by registering can identify the user who owns it even when fraud is made. However, it is difficult to identify the user when the card for general user is fraudulent. Therefore, in order to prevent fraud in advance, it is desirable to collect the card for the general user whose balance has run out by settlement.

Further, although it is a self-gaming store on the day, it is problematic to disable all settlement operations when the settlement device is offline with the database for managing settlement information. is there. For example, when a game shop is closing a shop, that is, when a user who mistakenly enters the store when the payment device and the database are offline is purchasing a card, the payment may be made even though the card cannot be played on the day. The problem arises that you can't.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and is provided with a settlement device and a settlement information storage device for storing settlement information related to settlement, and both devices are communicably connected. If the value recorded on the card can be settled and the settlement information transmitted by the settlement device is received and stored in the settlement information storage device, the settlement information stored in the settlement information storage device is misconducted. It is an object of the present invention to provide a settlement management system that can be used for detection of a card and that a game store can easily grasp the usage status of cards and valuables, and a settlement device used for the system.

Further, by allowing only the card used for the game at the self-playing store to be settled, the card used at another store is excluded from the settling target, and the card is subjected to illegal processing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a settlement management system capable of reducing the possibility of a fraudulent act and suppressing the occurrence of fraudulent acts in settlement.

Further, only when the card issuing store and the amusement store additionally charged to the card are the amusement stores, it is possible to make a payment even when the amusement stores are not using the games. In this way, the cards issued at other stores are excluded from the settlement object, and the possibility of fraudulent processing on the card is reduced and the occurrence of fraud in settlement is suppressed as described above. It is an object of the present invention to provide a settlement management system capable of performing the above, and a settlement device used for the system.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a settlement device which enables settlement of only a part of the valuable value recorded on the card by adjusting the valuable value of a numerical value according to the user's request. .

Further, by displaying the numerical value indicated by the valuable value information recorded on the card and / or the numerical value indicated by the valuable value information recorded on the card after settlement,
An object of the present invention is to provide a settlement device which enables easy confirmation of the value of the value related to settlement and prevents troubles between the user and the clerk at the time of settlement.

Further, by excluding the expired card from the settlement object, even if the card that has been used for a long period of time or the card that has been used many times is worn out, the card is erroneously settled. It is an object of the present invention to provide a settlement device that can avoid this.

[0016] Further, by determining whether the card for settlement is for members or for ordinary persons, and collecting the card for ordinary persons whose balance has been exhausted as a result of settlement, An object of the present invention is to provide a settlement device capable of preventing fraudulent processing such as illegally recording valuable value information on a card, and preventing fraudulent acts at the time of settlement.

Further, regarding a card issued or additionally deposited while the amusement store is closing the store, even if the space between the settlement device and the settlement information storage device is offline, it is subject to settlement. Thus, for example, when a game shop is performing a closing process, that is, when a user who mistakenly enters the shop when the payment device and the database are offline is purchasing a card, the payment is made even though the card cannot be played on the day. It is an object of the present invention to provide a settlement management system capable of avoiding a situation in which it is not possible, and a settlement device used for the system.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a computer program for causing a computer to function as the settlement device, and a recording medium for recording the computer program.

[0019]

A settlement management system according to a first aspect of the present invention can be used for a game on a gaming machine, and performs a settlement of a valuable value recorded on a portable recording medium, and the settlement device. A settlement management system for managing settlement of the valuable value, which is communicatively connected to a device and uses a settlement information storage device for storing settlement information related to the settlement, wherein the settlement device is the It is determined whether or not the identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and the means for receiving the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium and the settlement information storage device are communicably connected. And means for rewriting the valuable value information to perform settlement of the valuable value when it is determined to be connected, and means for transmitting the identification information and the settlement information to the settlement information storage device, Serial adjustment information storage device, characterized by comprising means for receiving the identification information and the settlement information, and means for storing the adjustment information in association with the received identification information.

The settlement management system according to the second aspect of the present invention is the first aspect.
In the settlement management system according to the present invention, the settlement device is further configured such that the valuable value based on the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium is recorded on the portable recording medium related to the game shop used in the game. A means for receiving amusement store information, a means for determining whether or not the amusement store indicated by the first amusement store information is a prescribed amusement store, and a valuable value when it is determined to be the prescribed amusement store And a means for rewriting valuable value information for settlement.

The settlement management system according to the third aspect of the present invention is the first aspect.
Alternatively, in the settlement management system according to the second aspect of the present invention, the settlement device is further recorded on a portable recording medium relating to a gaming shop in which the portable recording medium is issued, and valuable information is recorded in the portable recording medium. Means for receiving second game shop information, means for judging whether the game shop indicated by the second game shop information is a predetermined game shop, and when it is judged to be the predetermined game shop. , And means for rewriting the valuable value information in order to settle the valuable value.

A settlement management system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention can be used for a game in a gaming machine, and is provided between a settlement device for performing settlement of a valuable value recorded on a portable recording medium and the settlement device. A settlement management system that manages the settlement of the valuable value by using a settlement information storage device that is communicably connected and stores settlement information relating to the settlement, and is information relating to the issuance of the portable recording medium, or And a management unit that stores and manages information relating to recording of valuable value information in the portable recording medium, wherein the settlement device includes identification information for identifying the portable recording medium, and the portable recording medium. A means for receiving the recorded valuable value information, a portable recording medium issued without managing the information related to the issuance by the management means, or a management for the information related to the recording by the management means Connected to the means for accepting unmanaged information recorded on the portable recording medium, which indicates that the recording medium is a portable recording medium on which valuable value information is recorded, and the settlement information storage device, so that they can communicate with each other. If not, and when the unmanaged information is received, means for rewriting the received valuable value information to perform settlement of the valuable value, and transmitting the identification information and the settlement information to the settlement information storage device. The payment information storage device comprises: means for receiving the identification information and the payment information; and means for storing the payment information in association with the received identification information.

The settlement device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention comprises means for communicatively connecting to an external device, can be used for a game in a gaming machine, and can be used for playing games to settle valuable values recorded in a portable recording medium. In the settlement device that performs the above, is communication means connected between the external device and the means for receiving the identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium? A means for judging whether or not it is connected, a means for rewriting the valuable value information so as to carry out the settlement of the valuable value when it is judged that the connection is made, and transmitting the identification information and the settlement information concerning the settlement to the external device. And means for doing so.

A settlement device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the settlement device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the portable recording medium relating to the gaming store to which the portable recording medium is issued, and the gaming store recording valuable value information on the portable recording medium. Means for receiving the amusement store information recorded on the medium, means for determining whether the amusement store indicated by the accepted amusement store information is a predetermined amusement store, and when it is determined that the predetermined amusement store , And means for rewriting the valuable value information in order to settle the valuable value.

The settlement device according to the seventh aspect of the invention is the fifth or sixth aspect.
In the settlement device according to the invention, a means for receiving desired numerical value information indicating a desired settlement numerical value regarding a valuable value, and a settlement of the valuable value of the desired numerical value for settlement among the valuable values corresponding to the accepted numerical value information based on the desired numerical value information. In order to carry out the above, a means for rewriting the valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium is provided.

The settlement device according to the eighth aspect of the invention is the fifth to seventh aspects.
In the settlement device according to any one of the inventions, the value of the valuable value indicated by the accepted valuable value information and / or the value of the valuable value indicated by the valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium after the settlement. It is characterized by comprising display means for displaying.

The settlement device according to the ninth aspect of the invention is the fifth to eighth aspects.
In the settlement device according to any one of the inventions, a unit that receives time limit information indicating a use period of the portable recording medium, and a unit that determines whether to perform the payment related to the portable recording medium based on the received time limit information. It is characterized by having and.

A settlement device according to a tenth invention is the settlement device according to any one of the fifth to ninth inventions, wherein the portable recording medium indicates whether the portable recording medium is for a member of a game shop or for a general user. A means for receiving the target person information recorded in the portable recording medium, and the portable recording medium when the received valuable value information indicates no value and the target person information indicates that it is for a member. And a means for collecting the portable recording medium when the valuable value information indicates no value and the target person information indicates that it is for general users. .

The settlement device according to the eleventh aspect of the present invention comprises means for communicatively connecting to an external device, can be used in a game with a gaming machine, and can be used to play a game in which a valuable value is settled. And a means for receiving the identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, and the information relating to the issuance of the portable recording medium. Indicating that the portable recording medium is issued without any information, or that the valuable value information is recorded without managing the information related to the recording of the valuable value information on the portable recording medium,
When the means for accepting the unmanaged information recorded on the portable recording medium and the external device are not communicably connected to each other and the unmanaged information is accepted, the valuable value is settled. And a means for rewriting the valuable value information received to perform the above, and a means for transmitting the identification information and the settlement information relating to the settlement to the external device.

The computer program according to the twelfth invention is connected to a communication unit for communicatively connecting to an external device and a writing unit for writing information to a portable recording medium. In a computer program that allows a computer to be used for a game on a game machine and performs settlement of a valuable value recorded on a portable recording medium, the computer identifies the portable recording medium, identification information for identifying the portable recording medium, And means for receiving valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, means for determining whether or not the external device is communicably connected, and when it is determined that the external device is connected. Means for controlling the writing unit to rewrite the valuable value information in order to perform the settlement of the valuable value, the identification information and the settlement information related to the settlement It characterized in that to function as means for controlling the communication unit in order to transmit.

A computer program according to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention is the computer program according to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, further comprising a computer, a game store in which a portable recording medium is issued, and a game store in which valuable value information is recorded in the portable recording medium. Means for receiving the game shop information recorded in the portable recording medium, a means for judging whether the game shop indicated by the received game shop information is a predetermined game shop, and a case for judging the predetermined game shop In this case, the writing unit is caused to function as means for controlling the writing unit so as to settle the valuable value recorded in the portable recording medium.

A computer program according to a fourteenth invention is the computer program according to the twelfth or thirteenth invention, wherein the computer further receives desired numerical value information indicating a desired settlement value related to valuable value, and acceptance based on the desired numerical value information. It is characterized in that it functions as means for controlling the writing section so as to settle the valuable value corresponding to the desired settlement value out of the valuable values corresponding to the valuable value information.

A computer program according to a fifteenth invention is the computer program according to any one of the twelfth to fourteenth invention, in which the value information received further indicates a computer connected to a display unit for displaying information. Characteristic value and / or functioning as a means for controlling the display unit to display the value of valuable value indicated by the valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium after performing the settlement And

A computer program according to a sixteenth invention is the computer program according to any one of the twelfth to fifteenth inventions, further comprising a means for receiving expiration information indicating an expiration date of the portable recording medium. It is characterized by causing it to function as means for judging whether or not to make a payment for the portable recording medium based on the time limit information.

A computer program according to a seventeenth invention is the computer program according to any one of the twelfth to sixteenth inventions, and an ejecting section for ejecting the portable recording medium, and a recovery for recovering the portable recording medium. A computer connected to the unit, and a means for receiving target person information recorded in the portable recording medium indicating whether the portable recording medium is for a member or a general person in a game shop, Means for controlling the discharging unit to discharge the portable recording medium when the received valuable value information indicates no value and the target person information indicates that it is for members, and the valuable value information Functioning as a means for controlling the recovery unit to recover the portable recording medium when the object information indicates that it is for the general public. And characterized in that

The computer program according to the eighteenth invention is connected to a communication section for communicatively connecting to an external device and a writing section for writing information to a portable recording medium. In a computer program that allows a computer to be used for a game on a game machine and performs settlement of a valuable value recorded on a portable recording medium, the computer identifies the portable recording medium, identification information for identifying the portable recording medium, And means for accepting valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, a portable recording medium issued without managing information related to issuance of the portable recording medium, or to the portable recording medium It is recorded on the portable recording medium indicating that it is a portable recording medium in which the valuable value information is recorded without managing the information related to the recording of the valuable value information. Means for accepting a non-management information, even if the said non-communicably connected by an external device, when receiving the non-management information,
As means for controlling the writing unit to rewrite the valuable value information received to perform the settlement of the valuable value, and means for controlling the communication unit to transmit the identification information and the settlement information related to the settlement to an external device. It is characterized by functioning.

The recording medium according to the nineteenth aspect of the invention is connected to a communication section for communicatively connecting to an external device and a writing section for writing information to the portable recording medium. In a computer-readable recording medium in which a computer program that can be used for playing a game on a gaming machine and has a value recorded on a portable recording medium is recorded. Whether the computer is communicably connected between the external device and the means for receiving the identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium. Means for determining
When it is determined that the connection is made, means for controlling the writing unit to rewrite the valuable value information in order to perform settlement of the valuable value, and the communication for transmitting the identification information and the settlement information related to the settlement It is characterized in that a computer program for functioning as means for controlling the unit is recorded.

According to the first invention, the fifth invention, the twelfth invention, and the nineteenth invention, data is recorded on the portable recording medium only when the payment device and the payment information storage device are communicably connected. The settlement information stored in the settlement information storage device is stored in the settlement information storage device by allowing the settlement information storage device to receive the settlement information related to the settlement through the communication line. Settlement management system that can be used for detecting fraudulent activity and is easy to grasp the use status of a portable recording medium and a valuable value, a settlement device used for the system, and a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device. , And a recording medium for recording the computer program can be realized.

In the case of the second invention, the settlement can be made only when it is determined that the game store in which the valuable value indicated by the first game store information is used is the own game store, so that it can be used in another store. Exclude the portable recording media
It is possible to realize a settlement management system that can reduce the possibility of improper processing on a portable recording medium and suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts in settlement.

In the case of the third invention, the sixth invention and the thirteenth invention, the game store that issues the portable recording medium indicated by the second game store information or the game store that records valuable value information is the own game store. Only when it is judged that the portable recording medium issued by another store is excluded from the settlement target by enabling settlement even if it is not being used at the self-gaming store. In the same manner as described above, a settlement management system capable of reducing the possibility of improper processing on a portable recording medium and suppressing the occurrence of fraudulent acts in settlement, a settlement device used in the system, and a computer. It is possible to realize a computer program that causes the settlement apparatus to function.

In the case of the fourth invention, the eleventh invention and the eighteenth invention, if the settlement device and the settlement information storage device are not communicably connected, the unmanaged information recorded in the portable recording medium. By making the payment possible only when the user accepts the request, for example, when the game shop is closing the shop, that is, the user who mistakenly enters the shop while the payment device and the database are offline purchases the portable recording medium. In that case, the settlement management system, the settlement device used in the system, and the computer can be made to function as the settlement device, which can avoid the situation that the settlement is not possible even though the player cannot play the game on the portable recording medium on the day. A computer program can be realized.

In the case of the seventh and fourteenth inventions, among the valuable values of the numerical values indicated by the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, only the valuable value of the settlement desired numerical value indicated by the received desired numerical information is shown. By performing the settlement, it is possible to realize a settlement device that enables settlement of only a part of the valuable value recorded in the portable recording medium, and a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device.

In the case of the eighth invention and the fifteenth invention, the value of the valuable value indicated by the accepted valuable value information and / or the value of the valuable value indicated by the valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium after rewriting. By displaying the numerical value, it is possible to easily check the numerical value of the valuable value related to the settlement and to avoid troubles between the user and the clerk at the time of settlement, and the computer functions as the settlement device. A computer program can be realized.

In the case of the ninth and sixteenth inventions, it is possible to determine whether or not to make a settlement based on the time limit information recorded on the portable recording medium, so that the portable type can be manufactured for a long period of time and issued. Even when the recording medium or a portable recording medium that has been used a lot of times is worn or the like, it is possible to prevent the incorrect settlement by the portable recording medium by using the settlement device and the computer. A computer program that functions as a device can be realized.

In the case of the tenth invention and the seventeenth invention,
If the target person information recorded on the portable recording medium indicates that it is for a member and the valuable value information indicates that it is worthless, the portable recording medium is discharged, and the target person information indicates that it is for the general public. If the valuable value information indicates no value, the portable recording medium is collected to perform illegal processing such as recording the valuable value information on the portable recording medium for the general public whose balance has run out. It is possible to realize a settlement device that can prevent the occurrence of fraudulent activities and suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts during settlement and a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device.

[0046]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings showing the embodiments thereof. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a settlement management system according to the present invention.
In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a settlement device according to the present invention, which is provided in a counter or the like faced by a user and a clerk in a game store such as a pachinko parlor. The settlement device 1 is a device for settling a valuable value (cash, pachinko balls, etc.) that can be used in a game with a gaming machine installed in a large number in a game store, and stores valuable value information on the valuable value. The settlement process is performed based on the recorded contents of the card C which is a portable recording medium such as an IC card for recording.

Further, the settlement device 1 is connected to the settlement information storage device 2 so as to be communicable by wireless or wire. When the settlement device 1 executes settlement based on the recorded contents of the card C, the settlement information storage device 2
The settlement processing is managed by determining whether the card is a fraudulent card that has been subjected to fraudulent processing, recording settlement information which is various information relating to settlement, and the like.

The card C can be obtained by the card manufacturer with the valuable value information recorded in advance, and can be acquired by the user at the card issuing machine 3 installed in the game shop, or membership at the game shop. If you have introduced, you can get it by registering as a member. Further, the card issuing machine 3 can additionally record valuable value information, that is, make an additional deposit to the obtained card C. Note that the additional deposit may not be performed by the card issuing machine 3, but may be performed by a device dedicated to additional deposit such as a deposit device.

The card issuing machine 3 is communicably connected to the settlement information storage device 2, and is information on the issuance of the card C by the card issuing machine 3 or the additional recording of valuable value information on the card C. Are transmitted to the settlement information storage device 2, stored, and managed. Note that the card C can be issued and the valuable value information can be additionally recorded even when the card issuing machine 3 and the settlement information storage device 2 are offline. In this case, unmanaged information is recorded in the card C. In addition to the above, the information regarding the issue or the additional record is transmitted to the settlement information storage device 2 when the online state is entered next time.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the settlement apparatus 1 according to the present invention. The payment device 1 is a CPU 10
0, the CPU 100 includes a RAM 101, a hard disk (HD) 102, a first display unit 103, a second display unit 104, an operation unit 105, a receipt output unit 106, a communication unit 107, a card loading unit 108, and a card ejection described later. It controls the operations of the means 109, the card collecting means 110, the reader / writer 111, the auxiliary storage means 112, and the like.

The RAM 101 is composed of an SRAM, a flash memory, etc., and stores the temporary data generated during the arithmetic processing in the CPU 100, as well as the communication means 10.
Data and the like transmitted / received via 7 are stored.

The first display means 103 is located on the user side in the settlement apparatus 1 installed on a counter or the like, and the second display means 104 is located on the clerk side.
3 and the second display means 104 are both the card loading means 10
The numerical value indicated by the valuable value information fetched at 8 and read by the reader / writer 111, the numerical value of the valuable value left on the card C after the settlement, etc. are displayed. In addition to the above, the second display means 104 displays the error information, which is the result of the fraudulent judgment regarding the card C, from the settlement information storage device 2 to the communication means 1.
It displays various information received via 07.

The operating means 105 displays a fraction of the valuable value information recorded on the card C that is less than the minimum value that can be settled, executes total settlement or partial settlement, inputs the value of the valuable value to be settled, and the card. Card C by ejecting means 109
It is for inputting various instructions given by a store clerk, such as the discharge of sheets, the receipt output by the receipt output means 106, etc., and is configured by a pushable button or a touch panel using a liquid crystal display.

The receipt output means 106 is provided on the clerk side of the settlement apparatus 1, and when the settlement is executed,
Various kinds of information such as the value of the value that has been settled, the settlement date and time, the card ID for identifying the card C, and the history information regarding the recording of the valuable value on the card C are printed out on the paper and output.

The communication means 107 is a communication interface for communicably connecting to the settlement information storage device 2 wirelessly or by wire, and various information is transmitted and received through the communication means 107, and the received information is received. Is recorded in the RAM 101.

The card taking-in means 108 is for taking in the card C for recording the valuable value information relating to the settlement, and the card ejecting means 109 is for ejecting the card C after the settlement. The card loading means 108 and the card discharging means 109 may have a common loading port and a loading port for the card C in the settlement apparatus 1, and may have a common loading and ejecting mechanism for the card C.

In addition, at a game store that has introduced a membership system,
Cards C for general users and members who have balance after settlement,
Alternatively, the card C for the member who does not have the balance is discharged after the settlement.

The card collecting means 110 is for collecting the card C after the settlement into a card collecting box or the like which is built in or externally attached to the settlement apparatus 1, and is a card C for a general person who does not have a balance after the settlement. Collect. Further, even when it is determined that the card C taken in by the card take-in means 108 is fraudulent at the time of settlement, it can be collected in the card collection box.

The reader / writer 111 reads various kinds of information such as valuable value information, card ID, etc. recorded in the card C taken by the card taking-in means 108, and the valuable value information when executing settlement. Is for rewriting balance information corresponding to the balance after settlement.

The auxiliary storage means 112 is a CD-recording computer program for realizing the settlement apparatus 1.
The auxiliary storage means 112 is a CD-ROM drive or the like for reading recorded contents from a recording medium REC such as a ROM.
The data read by is recorded in the HD 102.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the settlement information storage device 2. The settlement information storage device 2 is a CPU
20, the CPU 20 includes a RAM 21 and an R, which will be described later.
The operation of the OM 22 and the communication means 23 is controlled.

The RAM 21 is composed of an SRAM, a flash memory, etc., and stores temporary data generated during the arithmetic processing in the CPU 20, and also stores data transmitted / received via the communication means 23.

The ROM 22 is a mask ROM or PROM
The reader / writer 111 of the settlement device 1
The card identification program 22a for identifying the card C related to the settlement based on the recorded contents of the card C read in step S1 and the card ID for identifying the card C recorded in the card ID database 24 described later. Various programs such as a fraud determination program 22b for determining whether or not the card C is subjected to fraud processing are stored.

The communication means 23 is a communication interface for communicably connecting to the settlement device 1 wirelessly or by wire, and various information is transmitted and received via the communication means 23.

The payment information storage device 2 also includes a card ID database 24 and a payment information database 25. The card ID database 24 is a database that stores information about a card ID that is identification information attached to the card C. The card ID indicates whether the card C is for a member or a general person. The target person information which is information is included. In addition, the settlement information database 25 is various information at the time of settlement of the valuable value in the settlement device 1, for example, history information regarding the value of the value that has been settled, the settlement date and time, the card ID, and the record of the valuable value in the card C. It is a database that stores, etc.

Next, the operation of the settlement management system having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. When paying a valuable value after a game or the like, the user hands the card C recording the first valuable value information regarding the valuable value to the clerk at the reception of the gaming shop. The clerk inserts the handed-in card C into the inlet of the settlement device 1.

The settlement device 1 takes in the card C by the card taking-in means 108 (S1), and reads the first card information recorded in the taken-in card C by the reader / writer 111 (S2). It should be noted that the first card information read by the reader / writer 111 includes various kinds of information, and includes first valuable value information relating to a numerical value of valuable value, a card ID for identifying the card C, and expiration information indicating the expiration date of the card C. , The first game store information on the game store using the card C in the game machine, the second game store information on the game store for which issuance and additional recording have been performed, and the like.

Of the first card information read by the reader / writer 111 in step 2, the numerical value (amount, frequency, etc.) of the valuable value that can be settled in the valuable value indicated by the first valuable value information is displayed on the first display. It is displayed by the means 103 and the second display means 104 (S3). Furthermore, the minimum value setting that allows settlement with the settlement device 1, for example, 100
If there is a setting that does not target settlement below yen,
When an instruction to display a fraction less than 100 yen is input through the operation means 105 (S4), and the first valuable information related to the card C includes the fraction, the first
Fractional display is performed on the display means 103 and the second display means 104 (S5).

Next, the settlement device 1 judges whether or not communication with the settlement information storage device 2 is possible (online) via the communication means 107 (S6). Based on the time limit information, it is determined whether or not the card C has expired (S7). As the expiration date, the expiration date relating to the settlement is set in the year from the production or issuance of the card C, and the expiration date is exceeded by comparing the manufacturing date or issue date indicated by the expiration date with the current settlement date. Determine if not. In addition, a limit number may be set for the number of times the valuable value information is recorded on the card C, and when the limit number is exceeded, it may be determined that the expiration date has passed.

When it is determined in step 7 that the card C has not exceeded the expiration date, based on the information of the first amusement store,
It is determined whether or not the game store that used the card C in the game is the own game store (S8).

When it is determined that the game store that used the card C in the game is the own game store, based on the second game store information,
It is determined whether or not the card C is issued and the additional recording of the valuable value information is performed at the game arcade (S9).

When it is determined that the issuance and the additional recording of the valuable value information have been carried out at the game center, the second card information, which is the information regarding the card C, is transmitted to the settlement information storage device 2 (S10).

When it is determined that the card C has exceeded the expiration date based on the expiration information (S7), the card C
When it is determined that the game shop that used the game is not the game shop (S8), and when it is determined that the issue and the additional recording of the valuable value information were not performed at the game shop In (S9), the payment based on the card C is not performed, and the fact that the payment cannot be performed is displayed on the first display means 103 and the second display means 104 (S12), and the card discharge means 10 is displayed.
The card C is discharged by 9 (S13).

The second card information transmitted from the settlement device 1 in step 10 is received by the settlement information storage device 2 (S11). The payment information storage device 2 refers to the target person information stored in the card ID database 24 based on the card ID for identifying the card C among the information included in the received second card information (S14), and identifies the card. The program 22a is used to identify whether the card C for settlement is for a member or a general person (S15).

Further, the settlement information storage device 2 uses the fraud judgment program 22b which can judge whether the card C is fraudulent or not, and makes a fraud judgment regarding the card C based on the second card information ( S16). Along with the fraud determination, the fraud determination is also performed by referring to the past settlement information of the card C stored in the settlement information database 25, and determining whether or not there is consistency in the deposit / withdrawal history of the card C, for example. It can be carried out.

If it is determined in step 16 that the fraud is recognized (S17), the fraud information indicating that there is some fraud on the card C and what type of fraud is the settlement device. 1 (S18).

The settlement device 1 that received the illegal information (S1
9), the card C as the evidence of fraud is collected by the card collecting means 11
It is collected in the card collection box by 0 (S20), and the second
The display unit 104 or the first display unit 103 and the second display unit 104 display the contents of the illegal information (S2).
1).

If it is determined in step 17 that the card C is not illegal, the card C is a valid card, and legitimate information indicating that the card can be settled is transmitted (S22). The settlement device 1 that has received the legitimate information (S23) displays on the second display unit 104 or the first display unit 103 and the second display unit 104 that the settlement is possible for the card C ( S24). The valid information includes target person information indicating whether the card C is for a member or a general person.

The card C can be settled, and only a part of the value of the valuable value indicated by the first valuable value information recorded on the card C is settled according to the user's request. When the instruction to that effect is input based on the operation of the operation means 105 by the store clerk (S25),
Input of a desired settlement value based on the operation of the operation means 105 by the store clerk is accepted (S26).

After the user does not want to make a partial payment, or after the user wants to make a partial payment and accepts the input of the desired numerical value for payment at step 26, the payment device 1 is operated by the clerk operating means 105. A payment instruction indicating execution of payment based on the operation is received (S27).

The settlement device 1 that has received the settlement instruction is
The valuable value information is rewritten to the second valuable value information showing the valuable value of the value obtained by subtracting the value to be settled (S28).
The second valuable value information indicates that the balance is 0 when all the valuable values indicated by the first valuable value information are settled, and in the case of partial settlement, the value is settled from the numerical value indicated by the first valuable value information. Shows the value after subtracting the desired value.

In step 28, when the recorded contents of the card C are rewritten from the first valuable value information to the second valuable value information, the value of the valuable value to be settled, the settlement date and time, the card I
Settlement information including history information related to recording of valuable value in D and card C is transmitted to the settlement information storage device 2 (S
29). The settlement information storage device 2 that has received the settlement information is (S
30) stores the settlement information in the settlement information database 25 in association with the card ID (S31).

Further, the settlement apparatus 1 that has transmitted the settlement information in step 29 determines whether or not there is a receipt output instruction by the operation of the operation means 105 by the store clerk (S32).
If there is a receipt output instruction, the receipt output means 1
According to 06, the settlement information is printed on the paper surface and output (S3
3). Further, when there is no receipt output instruction or when a receipt is output, the rewritten second valuable information, that is, the balance of the card C after settlement is displayed on the first display means 103 and the second display means 104. (S34).

Next, in step 28, it is determined whether or not the value of the valuable value indicated by the second valuable information after rewriting the valuable information, that is, the balance after settlement is 0 (S35). If the balance is not 0, the card ejection means 10
The card C is ejected by 9, and the settlement process for the card C is completed (S37). If the balance is 0, it is determined whether the card C is for a member or a general person based on the target person information included in the legitimate information received from the settlement information storage device 2 (S36). If the card C is for a member, the card C is discharged (S37), and if the card C is for a general user, the card C is collected by the card collecting means 110 (S38), and the payment related to the card C is made. The process ends.

If it is determined in step 6 that the settlement device 1 is not online with the settlement information storage device 2, that is, is in the offline state, the first card of the card C read in step 2 It is determined whether or not the information includes unmanaged information (S39). That is, in the card C, the card issuer 3 and the settlement information storage device 2 are in an offline state, and information relating to the issuance of the card C or additional recording of valuable value information to the card C is stored in the settlement information storage device 2
Judge whether it is not managed in.

When it is determined in step 39 that the unmanaged information is included in the first card information, the gaming shop that used the valuable value in the game based on the first gaming shop information is the own gaming shop. It is determined whether or not (S40), and if it is determined that the game is being used at the game center, the card C is issued and additional recording of valuable value information is recorded in the game center based on the second game store information. Is performed (S4)
1).

If it is determined in step 41 that the game is being conducted at the self-gaming store, the settlement apparatus 1 proceeds to step 25 described above.
Performs the following operations. In addition, when it is determined that the unmanaged information is not included in the first card information (S39), when it is determined that the gaming shop using the valuable value is not the own gaming shop (S40), or the card C is issued. If it is determined that the additional recording of the valuable value information is not performed in the game center (S41), the operation of steps 12 and 13, that is, the first operation
The display means 103 and the second display means 104 display that payment cannot be made (S12), and the card C is discharged by the card discharge means 109 (S13).

According to the present invention, the settlement based on the first valuable information recorded in the card C is enabled only when the settlement device 1 and the settlement information storage device 2 are communicably connected to each other, and Since the settlement information storage device 2 stores the settlement information related to the settlement, it is possible to detect fraud based on the settlement information stored in the settlement information storage device 2, and it is easy to grasp the usage status of the card C and the valuable value. is there.

Further, based on the information on the first game shop recorded on the card C, the game shop which used the valuable value excludes the card C which is not the own game shop from the settlement object, and the second game shop.
Based on the information on the amusement store, the issuance of the card C and the additional recording of the valuable value information are excluded from the settlement target of the card C which is not performed at the own amusement store, and the possibility of improper processing on the card C It can be reduced to prevent fraud in settlement.

Further, the settlement device 1 and the settlement information storage device 2
Card C is not connected for communication between
In order to enable the settlement only when the unmanaged information recorded in is received, for example, when the game store is performing the closing process, that is, the settlement device 1 and the settlement information storage device 2 are erroneously entered when offline. It is possible to prevent the problem that when the user who has shopped purchases the card C with the card issuing machine 3, he / she cannot make a payment even though he / she cannot play with the card C on the day.

Further, among the valuable values of the numerical value indicated by the first valuable value information recorded on the card C, only the valuable value of the received desired numerical value for settlement is settled, so that the valuable value of the valuable value recorded on the card C is Only part of them can be settled.

Further, since the value of the valuable value relating to the settlement is displayed, it is possible to easily confirm the value of the valuable value relating to the settlement and to prevent troubles between the user and the clerk during the settlement. .

Further, in order to judge whether or not to make the settlement based on the time limit information recorded on the card C, the card C that has been used for a long time or the card C that has been used many times is worn out. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of erroneous settlement.

If the target person information recorded on the card C is for a member and the numerical value indicated by the first or second valuable value information is 0, the card C is ejected and the target person information is displayed. Indicates that it is for a general user, and the value indicated by the valuable value information is 0, the card C is collected. Therefore, the valuable value information is recorded on the card C for a general user whose balance has run out and the illegal processing It is possible to prevent a fraudulent act from being performed and prevent fraudulent acts from being carried out during settlement.

Further, at least one of the calculated value of the valuable value, the settlement date and time, the identification information, and the deposit / withdrawal history of the card C is output as a receipt, facilitating the detailed confirmation of the settlement by the clerk and the user. ,
It is possible to prevent a trouble at the time of payment due to the user misrecognizing the recorded contents of the card C.

In the present embodiment, the case where the clerk inserts the card C possessed by the user as the settlement apparatus 1 into the inlet of the settlement apparatus 1 to settle the valuable value has been described. When the card is installed at any position in the game store, the card C is inserted into the inlet and the operation means 1 thereafter.
The operation by 05 may be performed by the user himself.

Further, particularly in the case of the member card C, the personal identification number is given to the user at the time of registration, and the personal identification number is input when the settlement is performed by the settlement device 1, and the settlement information storage device 2 is also provided. At Card ID for card C for members
It is desirable to determine whether or not the user is a legitimate user based on the personal identification number input at the time of settlement, which is provided with a reference table showing combinations of personal identification numbers, and it is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent settlement acts. it can.

Also, in steps 8 and 9, it is judged whether the gaming shop that has used or issued the card C and made an additional deposit to the card C is the own gaming shop.
It may be determined whether or not the date of issue and additional payment is the same as the date of settlement, and the settlement may be possible only when the date is the same date. In this case, the possibility that the card C will be fraudulently processed is further reduced, and the security in the settlement of the valuable value can be further improved.

If the amusement store is one of the chain stores, even if the card C has been issued, additionally deposited, or used at another chain store, it will be subject to settlement at the amusement store. You may be able to. In this case,
Before the payment at the game shop, the information that the game shop certifies that the card is handled by the chain shop is recorded in the card C, and it is determined based on the information that the card C can be a payment object. Good. In addition, when the so-called premium (added value) is given to the card C for members,
It may be possible to select whether or not the added value is to be settled.

Further, the judgment based on the information recorded in the card C, such as the judgment in step 36 as to whether the card C is for a member or for a general person, may be performed by the settlement information storage device 2. . Further, the present embodiment is merely an example for carrying out the present invention, and does not limit the configuration of other embodiments within the scope of the claims.

[0101]

According to the first invention, the fifth invention, the twelfth invention, and the nineteenth invention, the adjustment information stored in the adjustment information storage device can be used for detecting fraudulent acts, and it is portable. It is possible to realize a settlement management system in which it is easy to grasp the use status of a recording medium and a valuable value, a settlement device used in the system, a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device, and a recording medium that records the computer program. it can.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the portable recording medium used in another store is excluded from the object of the settlement, and the possibility that the portable recording medium is subjected to the illegal processing is reduced to make the settlement illegal. A settlement management system capable of suppressing the occurrence of actions can be realized.

In the case of the third, sixth, and thirteenth inventions, the portable recording medium issued at another store is excluded from the object of settlement, and the portable recording medium is illegal as described above. Of a settlement management system capable of reducing the possibility of performing various processes and suppressing the occurrence of fraudulent acts in settlement, a settlement device used in the system, and a computer program causing a computer to function as the settlement device You can

In the case of the fourth invention, the eleventh invention, and the eighteenth invention, for example, when the game shop is performing the closing process,
That is, if a user who accidentally enters the store while the payment device and the database are offline purchases a portable recording medium, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the user cannot make a payment even though he / she cannot play on the portable recording medium on the day. It is possible to realize a settlement management system capable of performing the above, a settlement device used in the system, and a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device.

According to the seventh and fourteenth inventions, a settlement device that enables settlement of only a part of the valuable value recorded in the portable recording medium, and a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device. Can be realized.

In the case of the eighth and fifteenth inventions, a settlement device which makes it possible to easily confirm the value of the valuable value relating to settlement and avoid troubles between the user and the clerk at the time of settlement, It is possible to realize a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device.

According to the ninth and sixteenth inventions, even if the portable recording medium which has been used for a long time or the portable recording medium used a lot of times is worn, It is possible to realize a settlement device capable of preventing the settlement from being erroneously performed by a portable recording medium, and a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device.

According to the tenth invention and the seventeenth invention,
A settlement device that can prevent fraudulent processing such as recording valuable value information on a portable recording medium for general users who have run out of balance and can suppress the occurrence of fraudulent acts at the time of settlement. It is possible to realize a computer program that causes a computer to function as the settlement device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a settlement management system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a settlement device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a settlement information storage device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the settlement management system.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the settlement management system.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the settlement management system.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the settlement management system.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 settlement device 2 Settlement information storage device 3 card issuing machines 25 Settlement information database 103 first display means 104 second display means 109 card ejection means 110 Card collection means 111 Reader / Writer C card REC recording medium

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Kenichi Funaki             No. 5-9 Nozaki-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture             Homepage F term (reference) 2C088 BA90 BB07 BB11 BB15 BB21                       BB23 BB28 BB32 BB33 BC80                       CA02 CA08 CA35

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A settlement device that can be used for a game on a gaming machine and performs settlement of a valuable value recorded on a portable recording medium, and the settlement device is communicably connected to the settlement device, and the settlement device is provided. A settlement management system for managing settlement of the valuable value using a settlement information storage device for storing settlement information according to, wherein the settlement device is identification information for identifying the portable recording medium, and the portable type. A means for receiving the valuable value information recorded on the recording medium, a means for determining whether or not the settlement information storage device is communicably connected, and a valuable means when it is determined that the connection is established. The settlement information storage device comprises means for rewriting the valuable value information to perform settlement of value, and means for transmitting the identification information and the settlement information to the settlement information storage device, wherein the settlement information storage device includes the identification information and the settlement information. Payment management system characterized in that it comprises means for receiving and means for storing the adjustment information in association with the received identification information. 2. The first amusement store information recorded in the portable recording medium relating to the game store where the valuable value based on the valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium is recorded in the portable recording medium. Means for determining whether or not the game shop indicated by the first game shop information is a predetermined game shop, and for adjusting the valuable value when it is judged that the game shop is the predetermined game shop The payment management system according to claim 1, further comprising: a unit that rewrites the valuable value information. 3. The settlement device further includes: a second game store information recorded in the portable record medium related to the game store in which the portable record medium is issued and the valuable store information recorded in the portable record medium. Means for determining whether or not the game shop indicated by the second game shop information is a predetermined game shop, and adjusting the valuable value when it is judged to be the predetermined game shop. The settlement management system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a unit that rewrites the valuable information. 4. A settlement device that can be used for a game on a gaming machine and performs settlement of a valuable value recorded on a portable recording medium, and the settlement device is communicably connected to the settlement device, and the settlement device is provided. A settlement management system for managing settlement of the valuable value, using a settlement information storage device for storing settlement information according to, wherein the information relating to the issuance of the portable recording medium, or the portable recording medium The settlement device receives management information for storing and managing information relating to recording of valuable value information, wherein the settlement device receives identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium. Means and a portable recording medium issued without managing the information related to the issuance by the managing means, or recording valuable value information without managing the information related to the recording by the managing means. In the case of not being communicably connected between the means for receiving unmanaged information recorded in the portable recording medium, which indicates that the portable recording medium has been recorded, and the settlement information storage device, When the unmanaged information is received, it comprises means for rewriting the received valuable value information to perform settlement of the valuable value, and means for transmitting the identification information and the settlement information to the settlement information storage device, wherein the settlement information The storage device comprises a means for receiving the identification information and the adjustment information, and a means for storing the adjustment information in association with the received identification information. 5. A settlement device, comprising means for communicatively connecting to an external device, which can be used for a game in a gaming machine and carries out settlement of a valuable value recorded in a portable recording medium, Identification information for identifying a portable recording medium, means for receiving valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, and means for determining whether or not the external device is communicably connected to the external device. When it is determined that the connection has been made, it is provided with means for rewriting the valuable value information to perform settlement of the valuable value, and means for transmitting the identification information and the settlement information related to the settlement to the external device. Characterizing payment device. 6. A means for accepting game shop information recorded in a portable recording medium relating to a game shop in which a portable recording medium is issued, a game shop in which valuable value information is recorded in the portable recording medium, and a received game. Means for determining whether or not the amusement store indicated by the store information is a predetermined amusement store, and means for rewriting the valuable value information so as to settle the valuable value when it is determined to be the predetermined amusement store The settlement device according to claim 5, further comprising: 7. A means for receiving desired numerical value information indicating a desired numerical value for settlement related to a valuable value, and based on the desired numerical value information, performing settlement of the valuable value of the desired numerical value for settlement among the valuable values corresponding to the received valuable value information. Therefore, the settlement apparatus according to claim 5 or 6, further comprising: a unit that rewrites the valuable value information recorded in the portable recording medium. 8. A display means for displaying a numerical value of the valuable value indicated by the accepted valuable value information and / or a numerical value of the valuable value indicated by the valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium after the settlement. The settlement device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, further comprising: 9. A means for accepting time limit information indicating a time limit of use of the portable recording medium, and a means for determining whether or not to make a payment for the portable recording medium based on the received time limit information. 9. The method according to claim 5, wherein
The settlement device according to any one of 1. 10. The means for receiving target person information recorded on the portable recording medium, which indicates whether the portable recording medium is for a member or a general person in a game store, and the received valuable value information is A means for ejecting the portable recording medium when the target person information indicates non-value and indicates that the target person information is for a member, and the valuable value information indicates no value and the target person information is generally 10. The settlement apparatus according to claim 5, further comprising: a unit that collects the portable recording medium when it is indicated that the portable recording medium is for personal use. 11. A settlement device comprising means for communicatively connecting to an external device, which can be used for a game in a gaming machine and carries out settlement of a valuable value recorded in a portable recording medium, Identification information for identifying a portable recording medium, means for receiving valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, and portable recording issued without management of information relating to issuance of the portable recording medium Medium, or recorded on a portable recording medium, which indicates that the medium is a portable recording medium on which valuable value information is recorded without managing information related to recording of valuable value information on the portable recording medium. When the unmanaged information is not communicably connected to the means for receiving the unmanaged information and the unmanaged information is received, the value of the valuable received to settle the valuable value is received. Means for rewriting the value information, the identification information and the settlement apparatus characterized by comprising a means for transmitting settlement information relating to the settlement to the external device. 12. A computer connected to a communication unit for communicatively connecting to an external device and a writing unit for writing information to a portable recording medium, to a game machine. In a computer program that can be used for games, and causes the settlement of a valuable value recorded in a portable recording medium, the computer stores identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and the portable recording medium. A means for receiving the recorded valuable value information, a means for judging whether or not it is communicably connected to the external device, and a settlement of the valuable value when it is judged that it is connected Means for controlling the writing unit to rewrite the valuable value information, and means for controlling the communication unit to transmit the identification information and the settlement information related to the settlement. A computer program for causing to function Te. 13. A computer further comprising means for accepting game store information recorded on a portable recording medium relating to a game store where the portable recording medium is issued and a game store where valuable value information is recorded on the portable recording medium. A means for determining whether or not the game shop indicated by the received game shop information is a predetermined game shop, and a valuable value recorded in the portable recording medium when it is judged that the game shop is the predetermined game shop. 13. The computer program according to claim 12, which functions as a unit that controls the writing unit so as to perform the payment of. 14. A computer further comprising means for receiving desired numerical value information indicating desired settlement value related to valuable value, and based on the desired numerical value information, the valuable value of the desired settlement value among the valuable values corresponding to the received valuable value information. 14. The computer program according to claim 12, which is caused to function as means for controlling the writing unit so as to perform the payment. 15. A computer connected to a display unit for displaying information is further recorded on the portable recording medium after the value of the valuable value indicated by the accepted valuable value information and / or the settlement is performed. 15. The computer program according to claim 12, which functions as means for controlling the display unit to display the value of the valuable value indicated by the valuable value information. 16. A computer further comprising means for receiving time limit information indicating a time limit for using the portable recording medium, and means for determining whether or not to make a payment for the portable recording medium based on the received time limit information. The computer program according to any one of claims 12 to 15, which is caused to function. 17. A computer connected to a discharging unit for discharging the portable recording medium and a collecting unit for collecting the portable recording medium, wherein the portable recording medium is for a member in a game shop. Means for receiving the target person information recorded in the portable recording medium indicating whether it is for general users, and the received valuable value information indicates no value, and the target person information is for members In the case of indicating, the means for controlling the discharge part to discharge the portable recording medium, and the valuable value information indicates no value, and the target person information indicates that it is for general users. In any case, it functions as a means for controlling the recovery unit to recover the portable recording medium.
6. The computer program according to any one of 6. 18. A computer connected to a communication unit for communicatively connecting to an external device and a writing unit for writing information to a portable recording medium, to a game machine. In a computer program that can be used for a game, and is used to settle a valuable value recorded in a portable recording medium, the computer stores identification information for identifying the portable recording medium and the portable recording medium. A means for receiving the recorded valuable value information, and a portable recording medium issued without managing the information relating to the issuance of the portable recording medium,
Alternatively, the unmanaged information recorded on the portable recording medium indicates that the value information is recorded without managing the information related to the recording of the valuable information on the portable recording medium. In the case where the means for accepting information and the external device are not communicably connected,
When the unmanaged information is received, means for controlling the writing unit to rewrite the received valuable value information to perform the settlement of the valuable value, and transmitting the identification information and the settlement information related to the settlement to an external device. In order to do so, a computer program is caused to function as means for controlling the communication unit. 19. A computer connected to a communication unit for communicatively connecting to an external device and a writing unit for writing information to a portable recording medium, to a game machine. A computer-readable recording medium in which a computer program for performing settlement of a valuable value recorded in a portable recording medium, which can be used for a game, is recorded. Connection means for receiving identification information for identifying a recording medium and valuable value information recorded on the portable recording medium, and means for determining whether or not the external device is communicably connected If it is determined that the valuable information is reconciled, means for controlling the writing unit to rewrite the valuable information, the identification information and the previous Recording medium is readable on a computer, wherein the computer program to function as a means for controlling the communication section so as to transmit the settlement information relating to settlement has been recorded.