JP2006280430A - Storage medium processing system, issuing machine, issuing method, game medium lending machine, game medium lending method, adjusting machine and adjusting method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage medium processing system capable of member privilege processing such as stored ball replay and point imparting in an inexpensive configuration in a game processing system incapable of processing based on a player registered as a member, an issuing machine, an issuing method, a game medium lending machine, a game medium lending method, a adjusting machine and a adjusting method. <P>SOLUTION: The member privilege processing is made possible by providing: the issuing machine 20 for receiving an IC card 30 for the member storing first storage information having information capable of specifying an acquired value obtained as the result of a game, tying the read first storage information and second recorded information having the information capable of specifying the acquired value and issuing an IC coin 31 storing second storage information; and an inter-stand machine 3 for receiving the IC coin 31, reading the second storage information and performing privilege processing to the player registered as the member on the basis of the second storage information, which is not provided with the function of receiving the IC card 30 for the member. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a storage medium processing system and an issuing machine for processing a storage medium used when renting game media such as pachinko balls and medals used in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, slot machines, and game machines. , An issuance method, a game medium lending machine, a game medium lending method, a settlement machine, and a settlement method.

2. Description of the Related Art Some game media lending machines such as inter-bank machines that use conventional IC coins perform storage / collection / reissue of IC coins (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Such an IC coin is easy to use in a game medium lending machine having a narrow width of 4 cm, which can be easily stored and reissued and collected. However, when IC coins are used, they are not portable as a card-shaped storage medium, and are not optimal as member IC cards that can be used by players who have performed predetermined registration. Therefore, a storage ball replay system using a member IC card having excellent portability has been developed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
JP 2003-135830 A Japanese Patent No. 2878675

  Conventionally, many of the above-mentioned game halls use IC coins, and in order to produce a system in which a system using a member IC card is added to a system using this IC coin, a reader / writer capable of processing IC coins, Game media lending machine capable of processing both member IC cards and non-member IC cards installed between gaming machines is difficult to modify to install a reader / writer that can process member IC cards. However, there was a problem that the system itself was expensive and the equipment investment cost increased for the game hall.

  In addition, when remodeling game media lending machines using IC coins installed in many game halls and adding a system using member IC cards with excellent portability, the game hall is closed and remodeled. There were problems such as affecting the profit of the game hall. Furthermore, when remodeling a game media lending machine, which is a CR unit installed adjacent to the CR pachinko gaming machine, it is inconvenient that the police must be authenticated again.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and in a game processing system that cannot perform processing based on a player who has registered as a member, member privilege processing such as savings replay and point granting can be performed with an inexpensive configuration. Storage medium processing system, issuing machine, issuing method, gaming medium lending machine, gaming medium lending method, checkout machine, which can be added to a gaming processing system that cannot be processed based on a player who has already been registered as a registered member The purpose is to provide a settlement method.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, first storage information having information capable of specifying an acquired valuable value obtained as a result of a game is stored and issued to a player who has registered as a member. An issuer information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information; and a second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information. An issuing machine comprising: information linking processing means for linking the second storage information and the first storage information; and an issuing means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored; A gaming medium lending machine that does not have a function of accepting the member storage medium, and that accepts the second storage medium and reads the second storage information; Read It was based on the second storage information, a storage medium processing system characterized by comprising a game media lending machine and a privilege processing means for performing a privilege processing for the player who received the membership registration.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the second information stored in the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium by the information association processing means. 2 storage information and 1st storage information are linked | related and the 2nd storage medium which has 2nd storage information linked | related with 1st storage information can be issued by an issuing means. As a result, even in a case where a member storage medium cannot be used, such as a game medium lending machine, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium. In addition, it is not necessary to add a system for accepting the member storage medium in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, for example, and it is only necessary to make a change in software processing. it can.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The association between the first storage information and the second storage information in the information association means is, for example, enabling the second storage information to be read from the first storage information stored in the member storage medium or the second storage information. It can be exemplified that the first storage information can be read from the information. Specifically, for example, an ID that can specify the number of acquired game media, which is the first storage information, or the number of acquired game media itself is stored in the memory of the management device. Address + number of required bytes × ID2 (determined based on ID2 as the second storage information of the second storage medium, for example, issue number) may be a memory address A that includes the number of offset bytes. . In this case, if ID2 is read from the second storage medium as the second storage information, the number of acquired game media can be read from the memory address A by ID2. In addition, the first storage information of all the first storage media is stored in the memory area of the management device, the ID2 of the second storage medium is also stored, and the ID2 as the second storage information is read from the second storage medium, The memory area in which ID2 is stored may be searched and the first storage information may be read from the memory area. The memory is not limited to the memory of the management device. For example, the memory mounted on the IC chip of the second storage medium, the memory of the management device, the memory of any device constituting the storage medium processing system of the present invention, the present invention An example is a memory of another device that is communicably connected to the storage medium processing system. Further, the ID of the first storage medium may be written to the second storage medium as the ID of the second storage medium, or ID2 of the second storage medium is left as it is, and the ID of the first storage medium is changed to the second storage medium. You may make it memorize | store in this memory. The acquired valuable value, which is the first storage information read from the first storage medium, may be written as the second storage information of the second storage medium. Note that the manner in which the first storage information and the second storage information are linked is not limited to the above items.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium processing system comprising an issuing machine, a game medium lending machine, and a management device, wherein the issuing machine, the game medium lending machine, and the management device are communicably connected to each other. The issuing machine stores first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, An issuing machine information reading means for reading one storage information; a second storage information of a second storage medium storing a second storage information for specifying an acquired valuable value in the read first storage information; Information linking processing means for linking storage information, issuing machine information output means for outputting the linked first storage information and / or second recording information to the management device, and the second storage information stored A game medium lending machine having a function of issuing the second storage medium, wherein the game medium lending machine performs a game medium lending process and does not have a function of accepting the member storage medium. , A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information, and a game medium for outputting to the management device information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value in the read second storage information Lending machine information output means, gaming medium lending machine information input means for inputting information based on information output by the gaming medium lending machine information output means from the management device, and reading by the gaming medium lending machine information reading means Based on the second storage information and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means, the privilege processing for the player who has received the member registration is performed. A privilege processing means, wherein the management device stores at least valuable value specifying information storage means for storing information capable of specifying the valuable value, and outputs from each means communicably connected to the management device Based on the information input by the management device input means for inputting information and the information input by the management device input means, the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means is output to the information input means of the corresponding means. A storage medium processing system comprising: a management device output means for performing

  According to this storage medium processing system, the second information stored in the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium by the information association processing means. 2 storage information and 1st storage information are linked | related and the 2nd storage medium which has 2nd storage information linked | related with 1st storage information can be issued by an issuing means. As a result, even in a case where a member storage medium cannot be used, such as a game medium lending machine, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium. In addition, it is not necessary to add a system for accepting the member storage medium in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, for example, and it is only necessary to make a change in software processing. it can. Further, the management device can manage the first storage information and the second storage information, and these are managed based on the information associated with the information association process.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like. In addition, the management device can be configured with one or a plurality of communicable devices. For example, the first storage medium management device and the second storage medium management device may be configured to be communicable.

  The invention according to claim 3 accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, storing first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, Issuing machine information reading means for reading the first storage information; the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information; An issuing machine comprising: an information linking processing unit that links first storage information; and an issuing unit that issues a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored.

  According to this issuing machine, the second storage of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium by the information association processing means. The information and the first storage information are associated with each other, and the second storage medium having the second storage information associated with the first storage information can be issued by the issuing means. As a result, even in a case where a member storage medium cannot be used, such as a game medium lending machine, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, based on the second storage information, the number of replay pools stored so as to be payable for providing the game medium again to the game is specified, and the replay pool number is determined according to the replay pool number. 4. The issuing machine according to claim 3, wherein a deposit fee that can be refunded for replaying can be collected in advance.

  According to this issuing machine, since the replay fee can be collected as a deposit fee, replay is not possible. For example, a game media lending machine system that does not have a management device or a management device cannot be changed with the replay. Replay can be made possible in the game media lending machine system. Further, the portion of the collected deposit fee that has not been used can be added to the number of stored game media when the collection is made from the stored game media. If it is collected in cash or frequency, it can be refunded in cash. In addition, by providing a replay fee collection function on the issuing machine, it is no longer necessary to install a replay accepting machine, etc., which was previously installed in the game hall, so that capital investment can be reduced. Space can be used effectively.

  The invention according to claim 5 specifies the money identifying means for accepting money and identifying the money, at least the value according to the money identified by the money identifying means, and the earned value obtained as a result of the game First storage information having possible information is stored, an issuer information reading means for receiving a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and reading the first storage information, and the currency identification means An issuing machine comprising issuing machine issuing means for issuing the member storage medium storing information capable of specifying a valuable value corresponding to the identified amount of money, based on the second stored information The number of replay pools stored in such a manner that the game medium can be paid out again for use in the game is identified, and the deposit can be refunded for replaying according to the replay pool number. Is issuing machine, characterized in that a pre-can collect a commission.

  According to this issuing machine, the replay fee is charged as a commission to the issuing machine that issues the member storage medium that records the information that can specify the valuable value corresponding to the amount of money identified by the money identifying means. Because it can be collected, for example, a game media lending machine system that does not have a management device or a software change cannot be made to the management device that accompanies replay (such as when the manufacturer is another company). be able to. Further, the portion of the collected deposit fee that has not been used can be added to the number of stored game media, for example, when the collection is made from the stored game media. If it is collected in cash, it can be refunded. In addition, by providing a replay fee collection function on the issuing machine, it is no longer necessary to install a replay accepting machine, etc., which was previously installed in the game hall, so that capital investment can be reduced. Space can be used effectively.

  The invention according to claim 6 is the issuing machine according to claim 5, wherein the deposit fee is collected from the valuable value and / or the acquired valuable value.

  The invention according to claim 7 is the issuing machine according to claim 5, wherein the deposit fee is collected from the deposited money.

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that information corresponding to the number of replayable game media stored can be input, and the deposit fee can be collected based on the input information. Issuing machine described.

  As in the issuance machine according to claims 6 to 8, the deposit fee can be collected from the valuable value and / or earned valuable value, money deposited, replayable game media, etc. Depending on the policy, you can choose how to collect the custody fee.

  The invention according to claim 9 is the issuing machine according to claim 3, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this issuing machine, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, in the game medium lending machine for performing the game medium lending process, the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is obtained. Accepting a second storage medium storing first storage information having identifiable information and second storage information for specifying an acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked by the information linking process; A game medium lending machine information reading means for reading the second storage information; and a privilege processing means for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the membership registration based on the read second storage information; It is a game medium lending machine characterized by having no medium receiving function.

  According to this game medium lending machine, the second of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium by the information linking process. The storage information can be associated with the first storage information, and the second storage medium having the second storage information associated with the first storage information can be received to read the information. Thus, even in a configuration in which the game medium lending machine cannot use the member storage medium, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium. In addition, it is not necessary to add a system for accepting a member storage medium in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, and it is sufficient to make a change in software processing, so that the burden of capital investment can be reduced.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention according to claim 11 is characterized in that the privilege process is a re-game process for paying out a game medium again for use in a game based on an acquired valuable value specified based on the second storage information. The game medium lending machine according to claim 10.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the game medium lending machine according to the eleventh aspect, the re-game process can collect a fee corresponding to the payout of the game medium.

  Here, in response to payout of game media, for example, a command for paying out a pachinko game machine or slot machine directly from a game media lending machine in order to provide pachinko balls or medals to the game, or And a fee is collected each time a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine pays out a pachinko ball or medal based on the command. In addition, the total number of paid out game media is stored, and when the second storage medium is returned based on a return command such as a return button, a fee is collected based on the stored total number of paid out game media. May be.

  The invention according to claim 13 is characterized in that, in the re-game process, a deposit fee collected in advance as a fee for providing the game again can be collected corresponding to the payout of the game medium. It is a game medium lending machine described.

  Here, in response to payout of game media, for example, a command for paying out a pachinko game machine or slot machine directly from a game media lending machine in order to provide pachinko balls or medals to the game, or And a fee is collected each time a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine pays out a pachinko ball or medal based on the command. In addition, the total number of paid out game media is stored, and when the second storage medium is returned based on a return command such as a return button, a fee is collected based on the stored total number of paid out game media. May be.

  The invention according to claim 14 is characterized in that the privilege processing includes a point updating means for allowing points to be given according to the number of rented game media and updating the given points in a storage means. The game medium lending machine according to any one of 10 to 13.

  According to this game medium lending machine, the point update means is provided, and points can be given as privilege processing for the member player.

  Examples of the storage means include a memory of the second storage medium, a memory of the game medium lending machine itself, and a memory of any device (for example, a management device) connected to the game medium lending machine so as to be able to communicate. In addition to updating the points that are newly calculated in these storage means, for example, the number of balls lent, the number of uses, the number of visits, the number of times the lent button is pressed to calculate points The game data such as the total deposit amount, winning / losing (out-number-safe number), etc. are stored and updated in the storage means. When game data is updated, when rewards are exchanged (for prizes or services), when the second storage medium is processed by a settlement machine (for example, the value of the remaining number is refunded with cash), prizes are exchanged at the prize exchange For example, the basic data for calculating the points may be read from the storage means and set to “0”, and may be converted to points or reduced.

  The invention according to claim 15 is the game medium lending machine according to any one of claims 10 to 14, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this game medium lending machine, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the first storage information and the information string having information that can specify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration Second storage information having information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked by the attaching process and information capable of specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent is stored. A settlement machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information; Based on the acquired valuable value specified on the basis of the read second storage information, the storage medium is updated with respect to the portion used for the re-game processing for paying out the game medium again for the game. A settlement device, characterized by comprising the resulting negotiable value updating means.

  According to this settlement machine, information is linked to the first storage information having information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration. The second storage information storing the second storage information having the information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked by the process and the information for specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent out The storage medium can be received and information can be read. Then, based on the read information, it is possible to perform a renewal process for the re-game process for paying money corresponding to the valuable value or paying out the game medium again for the game based on the acquired valuable value. it can.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  Note that the storage means is, for example, a member storage medium when the member storage medium can be accepted, a memory of the account settlement machine itself, or any device (for example, a management device) that is communicably connected to the account settlement machine. ) And the like. Further, based on the acquired valuable value, the amount of the replayed game that is paid out to be used for the game again is updated to the storage means. The game medium is again played from the acquired valuable value stored in the storage means. In addition to subtracting the amount used for re-game processing to be paid out for serving, and renewing the memory, for example, when using a management device or the like as the storage means, the re-game for paying out game media again for use in the game For example, calculation is made so that the remaining portion of the processing is added back to the acquired valuable value stored in the memory of the management device. In addition, as for the amount used for the re-game processing to be paid out in order to use the game media again for the game, the ball rental button related to the re-game processing was pressed as information that can specify the total number of other game media paid out. The game data such as the number of times can also be exemplified.

  The invention described in claim 17 is a deposit fee reimbursement in which information on the unused storage fee is updated in the storage means in order to refund the unused amount of the collected collection fee for the re-game processing in full. The payment machine according to claim 16, further comprising means.

  According to this settlement machine, it is possible to refund the unused storage fee by providing the storage fee refund means. In addition, when the collection fee of unused storage is collected from the stored game media, for example, when the collection fee is collected from the number of stored game media or collected in cash Can be refunded in cash.

  In addition, updating the storage fee information for the unused portion to the storage means means that, for example, if the storage fee is collected with a valuable value such as cash or frequency, the unused portion stored in the storage portion is stored. The deposit fee is set to “0” and the unused portion is refunded in cash. Further, for example, if the deposit fee is collected from the acquired valuable value, the unused deposit fee stored in the storage means may be set to “0” and returned to the acquired valuable value. .

  According to an eighteenth aspect of the present invention, in the payment machine, the storage means is constituted by the member storage medium, and the second payment machine information reading means capable of receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information. The acquired valuable value update means inputs the first storage information of the member storage medium read by the second settlement machine information reading means, and the input first storage information is the information. It is determined whether or not the second storage information is linked by the linking process. If it is determined that the second storage information is not linked, the member storage medium is returned by the second settlement machine information reading means. If it is determined that the game media are linked, the amount corresponding to the number of game media used for the re-game processing for paying out the game media to be used for the game again is determined as the first storage information or / and the Second memory 18. The member storage medium having information capable of specifying the subtracted acquired valuable value by subtracting from the acquired valuable value specified based on the information can be issued. It is a checkout machine.

  According to this settlement machine, the storage means is constituted by a member storage medium, and the member storage medium is provided with the second settlement machine information reading means that accepts the membership storage medium and can read the first storage information. When the first storage information is associated with the second storage information, it is subjected to a re-game process for paying out the game medium again for the game based on the second storage information of the second storage medium. It is possible to issue a member storage medium having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained by subtracting the minutes. Thereby, when the information stored in the second storage medium is updated to the member storage medium, the second storage medium can be recovered, so the second storage medium is taken out of the game hall, It can be prevented from being lost.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in the payment machine, the storage means is composed of a management device that is communicably connected to the payment machine, and the earned value update means supplies the game medium to the game again. The information corresponding to the number of game media provided for the re-game process paid out for the purpose is output to the management device, and the management device determines the re-game process from the acquired valuable value specified based on the second storage information. The amount corresponding to the number of game media provided is subtracted or the amount corresponding to the number of game media provided for the re-game processing to be paid out for providing the game media again to the game, based on the second storage information, The replay storage number stored so as to be paid out for the purpose of supplying the game medium again to the game, which is set by subtracting from the acquired valuable value, is read, and the read replay storage number is acquired. And the added acquired valuable value is output to the management device, and the output acquired valuable value is newly stored in the management device, or the game medium is paid to be used for the game again. As the amount corresponding to the number of game media provided for the re-game processing to be issued, it is set by subtracting from the acquired valuable value based on the second storage information, stored in the management device, and used for the game again Output to the management device information for adding the replay storage number that can be updated for each payout to the acquired valuable value, and cause the management device to perform processing based on the information for addition The settlement machine according to claim 16 or 17, characterized in that:

  According to this settlement machine, the storage means is configured by the management device, and the acquired valuable value can be updated based on the second storage information of the second storage medium. As a result, the second storage medium can be collected, so that it is possible to prevent the second storage medium from being taken out of the game hall and lost.

  The invention according to claim 20 is the settlement machine according to claim 17, characterized in that the deposit fee withdrawal means pays out the deposit fee by the money dispensing means.

  According to this settlement machine, since the deposit fee can be paid out by the money dispensing means, even if a large deposit fee is collected in advance, there is no burden on the player.

  The invention according to claim 21 is that in the payment machine, the storage means is configured by a management device connected to the payment machine so as to be communicable, and the deposit fee refunding means manages the information based on the deposit fee. Output to the management device, and cause the management device to add the custody fee to the acquired valuable value, or output information for adding the custody fee to the acquired valuable value to the management device, to the management device The settlement machine according to claim 17, wherein a process based on the information for addition is performed.

  According to this settlement machine, the management device can manage information related to the custody fee, so that the state where the custody fee is stored is maintained, so that the player can keep the custody fee while the custody fee remains. It is convenient that you can play without putting it in.

  The invention according to claim 22 is the settlement machine according to any one of claims 16 to 21, further comprising second storage medium recovery means capable of recovering the second storage medium.

  According to this settlement machine, the second storage medium recovery means is provided, and for example, the second storage medium after the second storage information is updated to the management device or the member storage medium can be recovered. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the second storage medium from being taken out of the game hall and lost.

  The invention according to claim 23 is the settlement machine according to any one of claims 16 to 22, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this checkout machine, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  According to a twenty-fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving a third storage medium storing valuable value specifying information capable of specifying a valuable value, and reading the valuable value specifying information, and the read valuable value. A gaming medium lending machine that does not have a function of accepting a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and has a lending means for lending gaming media within a range of valuable value specified by specific information In the storage medium processing system, an issuing machine information reading unit that receives the member storage medium and reads the first storage information having information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium The second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information, and the first storage It is possible to add an issuing machine comprising information linking processing means for linking information and an issuing means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored, and the game medium lending machine includes the game In the medium lending machine information reading means, the second storage medium can be received, the second storage information can be read, and the privilege processing for the player who has received the member registration is performed based on the read second storage information. It is a storage medium processing system characterized in that it is possible to further add member privilege processing means to be performed.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the third storage medium storing the valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value and reading the valuable value specifying information, and the read valuable value specifying A memory having a gaming medium lending machine that does not have a function of accepting a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and has a lending means for lending gaming media within a range of valuable value specified by information Second storage information of a second storage medium storing second storage information for specifying an acquired valuable value in the first storage information in a game medium lending machine capable of receiving the second storage medium in the medium processing system; An information linking processing unit for linking the first storage information can be performed, an issuing machine capable of issuing the second storage medium can be added, and the game medium lending machine has a game medium. In lending machine information reading means, receiving a second storage medium, based on the second storage information read, it is possible to further expansion and membership benefits processing means for performing a privilege processing for the player who received the membership registration.

  As a result, even in a case where a member storage medium cannot be used, such as a game medium lending machine, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium. Also, in game media lending machines that cannot use member storage media, there is no need to change and install a game media lending machine that can accept member storage media, and it is sufficient to make changes in software processing. Can alleviate the burden.

  Further, by providing the game medium lending machine with a privilege processing means, for example, a point that accompanies the lending of the game medium or a replay pool that can be used for the game again can be used. A play process etc. can be performed and a privilege can be given to a member player.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention described in claim 25 accepts a third storage medium in which valuable value specifying information capable of specifying a valuable value is stored, reads game value lending machine information reading means for reading the valuable value specifying information, and the read valuable value. A gaming medium lending machine that does not have a function of accepting a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and a lending means that lends gaming media within a range of valuable value specified by the specific information; In a storage medium processing system that is communicably connected to a game medium lending machine and includes at least a management device that manages information from the game medium lending machine, the member storage medium is received and stored in the member storage medium Issued machine information reading means for reading first stored information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the played game, and the read first stored information Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value and the first storage information, and the linked first An issuer comprising: an issuer information output means for outputting one storage information and / or second record information to the management device; and an issue means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored. The game medium lending machine can be added to the management device in a communicable manner, and the game medium lending machine information reading means can accept the second storage medium and read the second storage information. The game medium lending machine information output means for outputting information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the second storage information to the management device, and the information output by the game medium lending machine information output means The game medium lending machine information input means for inputting the information based on the management device, the second storage information read by the game medium lending machine information reading means and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means. Based on the above, it is possible to further add a privilege processing means for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the member registration, and the management device stores at least information that can identify the acquired valuable value. Storage device, management device input means for inputting output information from each means communicably connected to the management device, and the acquired valuable value specifying information storage based on the information input by the management device input means And a management device output means for outputting the information stored in the means to the information input means of each of the corresponding means. This is a storage medium processing system.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the third storage medium storing the valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value and reading the valuable value specifying information, and the read valuable value specifying A game medium lending machine that does not have a function of accepting a member storage medium issued to a player who has been registered as a member, and has a lending means for lending game media within a range of valuable value specified by information, and this game A storage medium processing system that is communicably connected to a medium lending machine and includes at least a management device that manages information from the game medium lending machine, and a first storage in a game medium lending machine that can receive a second storage medium Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the information and the first storage information is performed. Issuing machines capable of issuing the second storage medium can be added, and the game medium lending machine accepts the second storage medium in the game medium lending machine information reading means, and the read second storage information Based on this, it is possible to further increase member privilege processing means for performing privilege processing for a player who has received member registration.

  As a result, even in a case where a member storage medium cannot be used, such as a game medium lending machine, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium. Also, in game media lending machines that cannot use member storage media, there is no need to change and install a game media lending machine that can accept member storage media, and it is sufficient to make changes in software processing. Can alleviate the burden. Further, the management device can manage the first storage information and the second storage information, and these are managed based on the information associated with the information association process.

  Further, by providing the game medium lending machine with a privilege processing means, for example, a point that accompanies the lending of the game medium or a replay pool that can be used for the game again can be used. A play process etc. can be performed and a privilege can be given to a member player.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention according to claim 26 is a member storing first storage information having counting means for receiving game media and counting the number of game media, and information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game. Receiving a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, reading the first storage information, specifying an acquired value from the read first storage information, and acquiring the acquired value A counting machine information writing means for adding and storing the counted counting results, and a prize dispenser information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information, A prize dispenser comprising: a prize dispenser for displaying a prize type or quantity of a prize to be paid out or to be paid out based on the acquired valuable value specified from the read first storage information; The second storage information storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked to the first storage information by the information linking process is received, and the second storage information is read. The member comprising: a game medium lending machine information reading means; and a privilege processing means for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the member registration based on the read second storage information, and performing a gaming medium lending process A game medium lending machine having no storage medium receiving function, an issuing machine information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information, and an acquired valuable value in the read first storage information. Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying and the first storage information, and the second storage information A storage medium processing system characterized by comprising an issuing machine provided with an issuing means for issuing a second storage media.

  According to this storage medium processing system, in the issuing machine, the information stored in the second storage information for identifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored by the information association processing means. The second storage information of the storage medium can be associated with the first storage information, and the second storage medium having the second storage information associated with the first storage information can be issued by the issuing means. The issued second storage medium can also be used in a game medium lending machine or the like that cannot use the member storage medium, so that the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed. . In addition, it is not necessary to change and install a game medium lending machine that can accept a member storage medium, for example, in a game medium lending machine that cannot use a member storage medium, and it is sufficient to make changes in software processing. The burden of capital investment can be eased.

  Further, by providing the game medium lending machine with a privilege processing means, for example, a point that accompanies the lending of the game medium or a replay pool that can be used for the game again can be used. A play process etc. can be performed and a privilege can be given to a member player. Further, the given points can be exchanged for prizes by a prize dispenser, for example.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention according to claim 27 is obtained as a result of a game, wherein a counter and a prize dispenser are communicably connected, and the counter receives a game medium and counts the number of the game medium. A member storage medium in which first storage information having information capable of specifying an acquired valuable value is stored, and a member storage medium issued to a player who has undergone membership registration is received, and the first storage information is read. And a counter information writing means for specifying the acquired valuable value from the read first storage information, and adding the counted result to the acquired valuable value and storing it. A prize dispenser information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information, and a prize to be paid out or to be paid out based on the acquired valuable value specified from the read first storage information Seeds And a second storage for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information associated with the first storage information in the storage medium processing system comprising a gift payout processing means for displaying the quantity A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium storing the information and reading the second storage information, and a privilege processing for the player who has received the membership registration based on the read second storage information A gaming machine lending machine that does not have a function of accepting the member storage medium, accepts the member storage medium, and reads the first storage information. Issuing machine information reading means; and the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information; A storage comprising an information linking processing unit for linking the first storage information and an issuing unit for issuing a second storage medium storing the second storage information. A media processing system.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the system for providing a counter and a prize dispenser has a first value for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium by the information linking processing means. 2nd storage information of the 2nd storage medium which memorize | stored 2 storage information, and 1st storage information are linked | related, The 2nd storage medium which has 2nd storage information linked | related with 1st storage information by the issuing means It is possible to add an issuing machine that can issue and a game medium lending machine that can use the issued second storage medium and cannot use the member storage medium. Thereby, even in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed. In addition, it is not necessary to add a system for accepting the member storage medium in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, for example, and it is only necessary to make a change in software processing. it can.

  Further, by providing the game medium lending machine with a privilege processing means, for example, a point that accompanies the lending of the game medium or a replay pool that can be used for the game again can be used. A play process etc. can be performed and a privilege can be given to a member player. Further, the given points can be exchanged for prizes by a prize dispenser, for example.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention according to claim 28 includes an issuing machine, a game medium lending machine, a counter, a prize dispenser, and a management device, and the issuing machine, the game medium lending machine, the counter, and the prize dispenser. In the storage medium processing system in which the management device is communicably connected to each other, the issuing machine stores first storage information having information that can specify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, and is registered as a member. Receiving the member storage medium issued to the player who received the information, issuing machine information reading means for reading the first storage information, and second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the information and the first storage information, and managing the linked first storage information and / or second recording information apparatus An issuing machine information output means for outputting; and an issuing means for issuing a second storage medium storing the second storage information, wherein the game medium lending machine performs a game medium lending process. A game medium lending machine having no storage medium accepting function, the game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information, and acquisition in the read second storage information Game medium lending machine information output means for outputting information capable of specifying a valuable value to the management device, and game medium lending machine for inputting information based on the information output by the game medium lending machine information output means from the management device Based on the information input means, the second storage information read by the game medium lending machine information reading means and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means. And a privilege processing means for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the member registration, and the counter receives a game medium and counts the number of the game media, and a member storage medium. A counter information reading means for accepting and reading the first stored information; a counter for specifying the acquired valuable value from the read first stored information, and adding the counted result to the acquired valuable value and storing it; An information writing means, wherein the prize dispenser accepts the member storage medium and reads the first storage information, and the prize dispenser information reading means, and the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information A prize payout processing means for paying out a prize or displaying the type and quantity of the prize to be paid out based on the acquired valuable value specified based on the information that can be specified. A storage device that stores at least information that can identify the acquired valuable value, and a management device input unit that inputs output information from each unit that is communicably connected to the management device; And a management device output means for outputting the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means to the corresponding means based on the information input by the management device input means. A storage medium processing system.

  According to this storage medium processing system, in the issuing machine, the information stored in the second storage information for identifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored by the information association processing means. The second storage information of the storage medium can be associated with the first storage information, and the second storage medium having the second storage information associated with the first storage information can be issued by the issuing means. The issued second storage medium can also be used in a game medium lending machine or the like that cannot use the member storage medium, so that the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed. . In addition, the member storage medium cannot be used, for example, in a game medium lending machine, it is not necessary to change to a game medium lending machine that can accept the member storage medium, and it is sufficient to make a change in software processing. The burden of capital investment can be eased. Further, the management device can manage the first storage information and the second storage information, and these are managed based on the information associated with the information association process.

  Further, by providing the game medium lending machine with a privilege processing means, for example, a point that accompanies the lending of the game medium or a replay pool that can be used for the game again can be used. A play process etc. can be performed and a privilege can be given to a member player. Further, the given points can be exchanged for prizes by a prize dispenser, for example.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  According to a twenty-ninth aspect of the present invention, in the storage medium processing system in which a counter, a prize dispenser, and a management device are communicably connected, the counter accepts game media and counts the number of game media. Means for accepting the member storage medium and reading the first storage information; and identifying the acquired valuable value from the read first storage information; And a prize dispenser information reading means for accepting the member storage medium and reading the first storage information, and a counter for reading the first storage information. Based on the acquired valuable value specified based on the information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the first storage information, the premium is paid out or the type and quantity of the premium to be paid out are displayed. Product management processing means, the management device from at least acquisition value specification information storage means for storing information capable of specifying the acquisition value, and each means communicably connected to the management device Management device input means for inputting output information, and management device for outputting the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means to the corresponding means based on the information input by the management device input means Output means, and the storage medium processing system accepts the member storage medium and reads the first storage information and reads the first storage information, and specifies the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for the first storage information with the second storage information An issuing machine comprising: an issuing machine information output means for outputting one storage information and / or second recording information to the management apparatus; and an issuing means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored; A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information, and a game medium lending for outputting information that can identify the acquired valuable value in the read second storage information to the management device Machine information output means, game medium lending machine information input means for inputting information based on the information output by the game medium lending machine information output means from the management device, and read by the game medium lending machine information reading means. 2. Based on the stored information and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means, the privilege processing for the player who has received the member registration is performed. And a bonus medium processing means for performing a gaming medium lending process, wherein a gaming medium lending machine having no function of accepting the member storage medium is communicably added to at least the management device. A storage medium processing system.

  According to this storage medium processing system, in the system including the counter and the prize dispenser, the information linking processing means is used to specify the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium. 2nd storage information of the 2nd storage medium which memorize | stored 2 storage information and 1st storage information are linked | related, The 2nd storage medium which has 2nd storage information linked | related with 1st storage information by the issuing means It is possible to add an issuing machine that can issue and a game medium lending machine that can use the issued second storage medium and cannot use the member storage medium. Thereby, even in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed. In addition, the member storage medium cannot be used, for example, in a game medium lending machine, it is not necessary to change to a game medium lending machine that can accept the member storage medium, and it is sufficient to make a change in software processing. The burden of capital investment can be eased. Further, the management device can manage the first storage information and the second storage information, and these are managed based on the information associated with the information association process.

  Further, by providing the game medium lending machine with a privilege processing means, for example, a point that accompanies the lending of the game medium or a replay pool that can be used for the game again can be used. A play process etc. can be performed and a privilege can be given to a member player. Further, the given points can be exchanged for prizes by a prize dispenser, for example.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention according to claim 30 comprises a point updating means for enabling the privilege processing means in the gaming medium lending machine to grant points corresponding to the number of lent gaming media and updating the given points to the storage means. A storage medium processing system according to any one of claims 1, 24, 26, and 27.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the point update means is provided, and points can be given as privilege processing for member players.

  Examples of the storage means include a memory of the second storage medium, a memory of the game medium lending machine itself, and a memory of any device (for example, a management device) connected to the game medium lending machine so as to be communicable. In addition to updating the points that are newly calculated in these storage means, for example, the number of balls lent, the number of uses, the number of visits, the number of times the lent button is pressed to calculate points The game data such as the total deposit amount, winning / losing (out-number-safe number), etc. are stored and updated in the storage means. When game data is updated, when rewards are exchanged (for prizes or services), when the second storage medium is processed by a settlement machine (for example, the value of the remaining number is refunded with cash), prizes are exchanged at the prize exchange For example, the basic data for calculating the points may be read from the storage means and set to “0”, and may be converted to points or reduced.

  The invention according to claim 31 is the storage medium processing system according to claim 30, wherein the storage means is a management device communicably connected to the second storage medium or the game medium lending machine. It is.

  The invention according to claim 32 is characterized in that the game medium lending machine gives points according to the number of rented game media, and the game medium lending machine information reading means is capable of specifying the point specifying information capable of specifying the given points. 30. The game medium lending machine information output means outputs the value to the management device based on information that can identify the valuable value read in the step 2, 25, 28, or 29. A storage medium processing system.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the management device can input the information and update the information based on the point specifying information output by the game medium lending machine information output means.

  33. The point information processing apparatus according to claim 33, further comprising a point information processing apparatus capable of withdrawing points from the management apparatus in which the point specifying information is stored, based on the first storage information of the first storage medium. A storage medium processing system according to claim 32.

  According to this storage medium processing system, by providing the point information processing device, points can be withdrawn from the point specifying information managed by the management device. In addition, this point information processing apparatus is provided in, for example, a settlement machine, a prize dispenser, etc., so that in the settlement machine, a prize dispenser, etc., a process based on point information, for example, a settlement process in the case of a settlement machine, In the case of a prize dispenser, a prize dispense process can be performed.

  The invention according to claim 34 is the storage medium processing system according to any one of claims 1, 2, 24 to 29, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  The invention according to claim 35, the first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game is stored, and the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is accepted. An issuer information reading step for reading the first storage information; the second storage information of a second storage medium storing second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information; An issuing method comprising: an information linking process step for linking first storage information; and an issuing step for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored.

  According to this issuing method, in the information linking process step, the second storage of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium. The information can be associated with the first storage information, and in the issuing step, a second storage medium having the second storage information associated with the first storage information can be issued. As a result, even in a case where a member storage medium cannot be used, such as a game medium lending machine, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  According to a thirty-sixth aspect of the present invention, based on the second storage information, the number of replay pools stored so as to be paid out so that the game medium can be used for the game again is specified, 36. The issuing method according to claim 35, further comprising a deposit fee collection step of collecting a deposit fee that can be refunded for replay.

  According to this issuance method, since the replay fee can be collected as a deposit fee, replay is not possible. For example, a game media lending machine system that does not have a management device or a management device cannot be changed with software due to replay (manufacturer Replay can be made possible in the game media lending machine system. Further, the portion of the collected deposit fee that has not been used can be added to the number of stored game media when the collection is made from the stored game media. If it is collected in cash or frequency, it can be refunded in cash. In addition, by providing a replay fee collection function on the issuing machine, it is no longer necessary to install a replay accepting machine, etc., which was previously installed in the game hall, so that capital investment can be reduced. Space can be used effectively.

  The invention according to claim 37 specifies a money identifying step for accepting money and identifying the money, a value according to at least the money identified in the money identifying step, and an earned value obtained as a result of the game First storage information having possible information is stored, and an issuer information reading step for receiving a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration and reading the first storage information; and in the currency identification step An issuance machine issuing step for issuing the member storage medium storing information capable of specifying a valuable value corresponding to the identified amount of money, and the game medium is made a game again based on the second storage information. The number of replay reserves stored so as to be payable for offering is specified, and a deposit that can be refunded for replaying according to the replay reserve number. Ri is issuing method characterized by comprising the fee collection step deposits in advance a fee.

  According to this issuance method, in the issuance method of issuing a member storage medium in which information capable of specifying a valuable value is recorded corresponding to the amount of money identified in the currency identification step, the replay fee is charged as a deposit fee. Because it can be collected, for example, a game media lending machine system that does not have a management device or a management device that cannot change software associated with replay (such as when the manufacturer is another company) allows replay to be possible. be able to. Further, the portion of the collected deposit fee that has not been used can be added to the number of stored game media, for example, when the collection is made from the stored game media. If it is collected in cash, it can be refunded. In addition, by providing a replay fee collection function on the issuing machine, it is no longer necessary to install a replay accepting machine, etc., which was previously installed in the game hall, so that capital investment can be reduced. Space can be used effectively.

  A thirty-eighth aspect of the invention is the issuing method according to the thirty-seventh aspect, wherein the deposit fee is collected from the valuable value and / or the acquired valuable value in the deposit fee collecting step.

  The invention according to claim 39 is the issuing method according to claim 37, wherein the deposit fee is collected from the deposited money in the deposit fee collection step.

  The invention according to claim 40 is characterized in that, in the deposit fee collection step, information corresponding to the number of stored replayable game media is input, and the deposit fee can be collected based on the input information. The issuing method according to claim 36 or 37.

  As in the issuance method according to claims 38 to 40, the deposit fee can be collected from the valuable value and / or earned valuable value, money deposited, replayable game media, etc. Depending on the policy, you can choose how to collect the custody fee.

  The invention according to claim 41 is the issuing method according to claim 35, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this issuing method, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  The invention according to claim 42 is the game medium lending method for lending game media, wherein the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is obtained. Accepting a second storage medium storing first storage information having identifiable information and second storage information for specifying an acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked by the information linking process; A game medium lending machine information reading step for reading the second storage information; and a privilege processing step for performing a privilege processing for the player who has received the membership registration based on the read second storage information; A game medium lending method characterized by having no medium receiving step.

  According to this game medium lending method, the second of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium by the information linking process. The storage information can be associated with the first storage information, and the second storage medium having the second storage information associated with the first storage information can be received to read the information. Thus, even in a configuration in which the game medium lending machine cannot use the member storage medium, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed by using the second storage medium. In addition, it is not necessary to add a system for accepting a member storage medium in a game medium lending machine that cannot use the member storage medium, and it is sufficient to make a change in software processing, so that the burden of capital investment can be reduced.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  The invention according to claim 43 is characterized in that the privilege processing step is a re-game process in which a game medium is paid out to be used for a game again based on an acquired valuable value specified based on the second storage information. 43. A game medium lending method according to claim 42.

  The invention according to claim 44 is the game medium lending method according to claim 43, wherein the re-game processing step can collect a fee corresponding to the payout of the game medium.

  Here, in response to payout of game media, for example, a command for paying out a pachinko game machine or slot machine directly from a game media lending machine in order to provide pachinko balls or medals to the game, or And a fee is collected each time a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine pays out a pachinko ball or medal based on the command. In addition, the total number of paid out game media is stored, and when the second storage medium is returned based on a return command such as a return button, a fee is collected based on the stored total number of paid out game media. May be.

  45. The invention according to claim 45, wherein the re-game processing step is capable of collecting a deposit fee collected in advance as a fee for providing the game again in accordance with the payout of the game medium. 43. A game medium lending method according to 43.

  Here, in response to payout of game media, for example, a command for paying out a pachinko game machine or slot machine directly from a game media lending machine in order to provide pachinko balls or medals to the game, or And a fee is collected each time a pachinko gaming machine or slot machine pays out a pachinko ball or medal based on the command. In addition, the total number of paid out game media is stored, and when the second storage medium is returned based on a return command such as a return button, a fee is collected based on the stored total number of paid out game media. May be.

  The invention according to claim 46 is characterized in that the privilege processing step includes a point updating step that makes it possible to give points according to the number of lent game media, and updates the given points to a storage means. 46. The game medium renting method according to any one of items 42 to 45.

  According to this game medium lending method, a point update step is provided, and points can be given as a privilege process for a member player.

  Examples of the storage means include a memory of the second storage medium, a memory of the game medium lending machine itself, and a memory of any device (for example, a management device) connected to the game medium lending machine so as to be able to communicate. In addition to updating the points that are newly calculated in these storage means, for example, the number of balls lent, the number of uses, the number of visits, the number of times the lent button is pressed to calculate points The game data such as the total deposit amount, winning / losing (out-number-safe number), etc. are stored and updated in the storage means. When game data is updated, when rewards are exchanged (for prizes or services), when the second storage medium is processed by a settlement machine (for example, the value of the remaining number is refunded with cash), prizes are exchanged at the prize exchange For example, the basic data for calculating the points may be read from the storage means and set to “0”, and may be converted to points or reduced.

  A 47th aspect of the present invention is the game medium lending method according to any one of the 42nd to 46th aspects, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this game medium lending method, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  The invention according to claim 48 is characterized in that the first storage information and the information string having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the membership registration Second storage information having information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked by the attaching process and information capable of specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent is stored. A settlement machine information reading step for accepting a second storage medium and reading the second storage information; Based on the acquired valuable value specified on the basis of the read second storage information, the amount used for the re-game process for paying out the game medium again for the game is stored in the storage means. A settlement method characterized by comprising the gained valuable resource updating step new to.

  According to this settlement method, the information is linked to the first storage information having information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration. Second information storing second storage information having information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked by the process and information capable of specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent out The storage medium can be received and the information can be read. Then, based on the read information, it is possible to perform a renewal process for the re-game process for paying money corresponding to the valuable value or paying out the game medium again for the game based on the acquired valuable value. it can.

  Here, as information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, for example, an ID that can be used as a pointer for searching a predetermined storage area of the storage device that stores the acquired valuable value acquired by the member player, As the acquired valuable value itself, it is registered that the accumulated value of the counting result obtained by counting game media such as pachinko balls and medals with a counter and that part of the acquired valuable value that is the accumulated value can be used for the game again. The number of replays stored and the number of points awarded based on each event (given in proportion to the number of balls lent) can be mentioned. In addition to the second storage information, the second storage medium can store, for example, valuable value information such as a frequency obtained by counting the amount of money received, the above-described acquired valuable value specifying information, and the like.

  Note that the storage means is, for example, a member storage medium when the member storage medium can be accepted, a memory of the account settlement machine itself, or any device (for example, a management device) that is communicably connected to the account settlement machine. ) And the like. Further, based on the acquired valuable value, the amount of the replayed game that is paid out to be used for the game again is updated to the storage means. The game medium is again played from the acquired valuable value stored in the storage means. In addition to subtracting the amount used for re-game processing to be paid out for serving, and renewing the memory, for example, when using a management device or the like as the storage means, re-game for paying out game media again for use in the game For example, calculation is made so that the remaining portion of the processing is added back to the acquired valuable value stored in the memory of the management device. In addition, as for the amount used for the re-game processing to be paid out in order to use the game media again for the game, the ball rental button related to the re-game processing was pressed as information that can specify the total number of other game media paid out. The game data such as the number of times can also be exemplified.

  According to a 49th aspect of the present invention, in order to reimburse the unused portion of the pre-collected custody fee for performing the re-game processing, the custody fee repayment for updating the information of the custody fee for the unused portion in the storage means. 49. The settlement method according to claim 48, further comprising a step.

  According to this settlement method, a deposit fee refund step can be provided, so that an unused deposit fee can be refunded. In addition, when the collection fee of unused storage is collected from the stored game media, for example, when the collection fee is collected from the number of stored game media or collected in cash Can be refunded in cash.

  In addition, updating the storage fee information for the unused portion to the storage means means that, for example, if the storage fee is collected with a valuable value such as cash or frequency, the unused portion stored in the storage portion is stored. The deposit fee is set to “0” and the unused portion is refunded in cash. Further, for example, if the deposit fee is collected from the acquired valuable value, the unused deposit fee stored in the storage means may be set to “0” and returned to the acquired valuable value. .

  According to a fifty-fifth aspect of the present invention, in the settlement method, the second settlement machine information reading step in which the storage means is configured by the member storage medium, and the first storage information can be read by receiving the member storage medium. In the acquired valuable value update step, the first storage information of the member storage medium read in the second settlement machine information reading step is input, and the input first storage information is the information It is determined whether it is linked to the second storage information by the linking process, and if it is determined that it is not linked, the member storage medium is returned, and it is determined that the information is linked. In this case, an amount corresponding to the number of game media used for the re-game processing to be paid out to use the game media again for the game is based on the first storage information and / or the second storage information. The settlement method according to claim 48 or 49, wherein the member storage medium having information capable of specifying the subtracted acquired valuable value by subtracting the specified acquired valuable value can be issued. is there.

  According to this settlement method, the storage means is composed of a member storage medium, and includes a second settlement machine information reading step capable of receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information, whereby the member storage medium When the first storage information is associated with the second storage information, it is subjected to a re-game process in which the game medium is paid out for the game again based on the second storage information of the second storage medium. It is possible to issue a member storage medium having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained by subtracting the minutes. Thereby, when the information stored in the second storage medium is updated to the member storage medium, the second storage medium can be recovered, so the second storage medium is taken out of the game hall, It can be prevented from being lost.

  The invention according to claim 51 is comprised of a management device in which the storage means is communicably connected in the settlement method, and the game medium is repaid to be used for the game again in the acquired valuable value updating step. Information corresponding to the number of game media provided for game processing is output to the management device, and the number of game media provided for the re-game processing from the acquired valuable value specified by the management device based on the second storage information From the acquired valuable value based on the second storage information, the amount corresponding to the number of game media subjected to the re-game processing to be subtracted in order to use the game media again for the game. The replay storage number stored so as to be payable in order to use the game medium again for the game, which is set by subtraction, is read out, and the read replay storage number is acquired as the acquired value. Adding the value to the value, outputting the added value to the management device, and storing the output value to be newly stored in the management device, or paying the game medium to be used for the game again. As the amount corresponding to the number of game media provided for the re-game processing to be issued, it is set by subtracting from the acquired valuable value based on the second storage information, stored in the management device, and used for the game again Output to the management device information for adding the replay storage number that can be updated for each payout to the acquired valuable value, and cause the management device to perform processing based on the information for addition 50. A settlement method according to claim 48 or 49.

  According to this settlement method, the storage means is configured by a management device, and the acquired valuable value can be updated based on the second storage information of the second storage medium. As a result, the second storage medium can be collected, so that it is possible to prevent the second storage medium from being taken out of the game hall and lost.

  The invention according to claim 52 is the settlement method according to claim 49, wherein, in the deposit fee refund step, the deposit fee is paid out in the money withdrawal step.

  According to this settlement method, the deposit fee can be paid out in the money dispensing step, so that even if a large deposit fee is collected in advance, there is no burden on the player.

  The invention according to claim 53 is constituted by a management apparatus to which the storage means is communicably connected in the settlement method, and outputs information based on the deposit fee to the management apparatus in the deposit fee refund step, For causing the management device to add the deposit fee to the acquired valuable value, or outputting information for adding the deposit fee to the acquired valuable value to the management device and adding the information to the management device The settlement method according to claim 49, wherein processing based on information is performed.

  According to this settlement method, the management device can manage information related to the deposit fee, so that the state in which the deposit fee is charged is maintained, so that the player can save the deposit fee while the deposit fee remains. It is convenient that you can play without putting it in.

  The invention according to claim 54 is the settlement method according to any one of claims 48 to 53, further comprising a second storage medium recovery step capable of recovering the second storage medium.

  According to this settlement method, the second storage medium recovery step is provided, and for example, the second storage medium after the second storage information is updated to the management device or the member storage medium can be recovered. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the second storage medium from being taken out of the game hall and lost.

  The invention according to claim 55 is the settlement method according to any one of claims 48 to 54, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

  According to this checkout method, the IC coin has the same shape as that normally used by non-member players. In this IC coin, the second storage information associated with the first storage information for specifying the valuable value in the first storage information stored in the member storage medium is stored, and this IC coin is used. By doing so, the same processing as when the member storage medium is used can be performed.

  The storage medium processing system, management device, issuing machine, game medium lending machine, and settlement machine exemplified in the present invention may be connected to be communicable, and the storage medium processing system having the above-described various means. It is also included in the present invention that the management device, the issuing machine, the game medium lending machine, and the checkout machine can execute these various means on other communicably connected devices and communicate the execution results. And

  According to the storage medium processing system, the issuing machine, the issuing method, the game medium lending machine, the game medium lending method, the checkout machine, and the checkout method of the present invention, the game processing system that cannot perform processing based on the registered player is inexpensive. In the game processing system that can be processed based on the player who has already been registered as a member, the member benefits processing such as savings replay and point grant can be performed in the configuration, storage medium processing system, issuing machine, game medium lending machine, A checkout machine can be added.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a storage medium processing system 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a storage medium processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In the storage medium processing system 1 according to this embodiment, a plurality of pachinko machines 2 and a plurality of pachinko machines 2 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machine machines 5, and a slot machine machine 5 are connected. The connected machine 6 is connected to the network 8 via the island computer 7. The network 8 is also connected to a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a prize management machine (POS) 11, an issuing machine 20, a data display machine 21, a data publishing machine 22, and the like.

  Information from these devices is output to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 and further transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. The management device 13 is also connected to, for example, a personal computer 17. Information from the management device 13 is output to each device via the network 8.

  Below, each of the storage medium and each apparatus which comprise the storage medium processing system 1 of one embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

(Member IC card 30 and IC coin 31)
Next, the member IC card 30 and the IC coin 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  2A is a perspective view of a member IC card 30 used by a member player. FIG. 2B is a non-member player or an IC coin used by a player for a member issued by the issuing machine 20. FIG.

  Here, the member player is registered in the management device on the basis of the ID that identifies the member player from each other, such as address, name, age, gender, favorite stand, contact information, PIN number, etc. A player having the IC card 30 for members. A non-member player means a general player who is not registered as a member. Note that the member IC card 30 functions as a first storage medium, and the IC coin 31 used by the member player functions as a second storage medium.

  The member IC card 30 is a storage medium having an IC chip and an antenna conventionally used in gaming systems, and has a card shape. The IC coin 31 is a storage medium having the same function as the member IC card 30. The difference from the IC card 30 is that its shape is a coin shape. Here, the IC coin 31 used by the member and the IC coin 31 used by the non-member have the same shape, and the stored information is partially different from each other.

  The coin shape means a disk shape similar to a coin or a chip. The coin shape is formed of a hard material such as resin or ceramics in consideration of durability and transportability during recycling. When a lightweight material such as plastic is used as a material for molding the IC coin 31, it is preferable to embed a metal ring or the like in the outer periphery of the coin shape so as to give weight to facilitate rolling during transportation.

  These member IC cards 30 and IC coins 31 are non-contact type storage media having an IC chip and an antenna part surrounding the IC chip, and read / write information from / to the IC chip via the antenna part. Can do.

  In the management system using the member IC card 30 or the IC coin 31, any one of the following management systems can be adopted.

  The IC card 30 for the member and the IC coin 31 used by the member have (1) recording information of only ID, and other information is managed by the management device 13, or (2) frequency other than ID, etc. It is possible to adopt a system in which information such as valuable information is stored and the information is also managed by the management device 13. When the management device 13 is not provided, the ID of the member IC card 30 is stored in the IC coin 31 by the information linking process and information on the number of acquired valuable values specifying the acquired valuable value is stored. You may make it do.

  Here, the information when the IC card 30 for the member and the IC coin 31 used by the member are used are points (one aspect of the valuable value acquired as a result of the game), the total number of accumulated medals (the acquisition acquired as a result of the game) It is an aspect of the valuable value, and the accumulated value of the result counted by the counter is stored in the memory area for each member. There are the number of pachinko balls and the number of medals. This is one aspect of the valuable value acquired as a result, and the number of saved balls is a maximum of 10,000 yen for replay, a pachinko ball of 2500 balls and a medal value of 500 can be registered separately), etc. ID information that can be specified when reading in the device, identification information for valuable value, out (launched ball), safe (supply ball to the game machine, that is, supply ball to the game upper plate: player's earned ball), win or lose (Say ), Information such as number of balls, replay fee, type of game machine, history information, daily information, weekly information, address, name, age, gender, favorite stand, contact information , Member information such as a password. Moreover, it is not restricted to these, It can manage if it is information required when performing game management. Note that the replay (replay) refers to a game in which a valuable value is consumed and a game medium is paid out for use in the game again.

  In addition, privilege processing is performed on the member player, and as this privilege processing, for example, the member's game result or game table on the data display device installed in the upper part of the pachinko machine or the machine between the pachinko machine Data display, replay processing (game media acquired as a result of the game are counted and stored, and at least a part of the stored ball is rented to be used again), the management device 13 for each member, a predetermined member This includes, but is not limited to, processing such as data aggregation (for example, game result list or graph display) and search for each group (for example, age group). In addition, there are various types of privilege processing for members, and privilege processing that is member-specific processing is not executed when the IC coin 31 used by a non-member is used.

  In addition, the above points can be granted by visiting points (points awarded when the IC coin 31 used by a member is inserted into the machine), ball rental points (points given according to the number of balls lent), winning / losing points. (Points given according to the difference between the number of outs and the number of safes, for example, points given thickly to the losing player), operating points (points given according to the number of outs), and the like. Further, the information managed by the management device 13 when using the member IC card 30 and the IC coin 31 used by the member is not limited to these, and can be managed if it is information necessary for game management. can do.

  The IC coin 31 used by the non-member has (3) recording information of only ID, other information includes information such as a system managed by the management apparatus 13, (4) valuable information such as frequency, A system that does not manage the information in the management device 13, (5) a system that has information such as valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID, and the information is also managed in the management device 13 can be adopted. Note that the system (4) prevents falsification of legitimate value information stored in the IC card 30 for a member that needs to be managed by the management device 13 and the IC coin 31 used by the member. Often not adopted.

  Here, the information when the IC coin 31 used by a non-member is used is information such as frequency, rent, deposit, additional deposit, number of rent, etc., and information for managing these information only for a predetermined period. And so on. In addition, this information includes out (launching balls), safe (supply balls to gaming machines, that is, supply balls to the game's upper plate: player's winning balls), wins and losses (out of safety minus out) , Processing as a member when using the member IC card 30 and the IC coin 31 used by the member in that it does not include the total number of stored medals, the number of stored medals for replay, replay fee, points, type of game machine Different from the information that is made Further, the information managed by the management device 13 when using the IC coin 31 used by a non-member is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management. .

(Issuing machine 20)
FIG. 3 is a side view showing the external appearance of the issuing machine 20, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the components of the issuing machine 20, and FIG.

  First, the configuration of the issuing machine 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows a front view of the issuing machine 20, which includes a card insertion slot 20a, a bill insertion slot 20b, a bill return slot 20c, a purchase amount selection button 20d, a stored money replay amount selection button 20e, and an issue. A button 20f, a cancel / fishing button 20g, an IC coin issuing slot 20h, an IC coin tray 20i, an input numeric keypad 20j, a display unit 20k, and a coin insertion slot 20m are mainly configured.

  For example, when the IC card 30 for a member is inserted from the card insertion slot 20a and the predetermined purchase amount selection button 20d is pressed with respect to the bill amount inserted from the banknote insertion slot 20b, the issuing machine 20 The number corresponding to the amount selected by the amount selection button 20d, and the ID written on the member IC card 30, the number of stored medals for replay, the number of points, the number of times, etc. are written in the IC coin 31 and issued. It is. Further, when the member IC card 30 is used and a predetermined savings replay amount selection button 20e is selected, the replay savings medals corresponding to the selected amount from the number of replaying savings medals. Numbers can be processed to be replayable.

  In addition, when the member IC card 30 is not inserted from the card insertion slot 20a, the issuing machine 20 uses the IC coin 31 used by the non-member in which the frequency corresponding to the amount selected by the purchase amount selection button 20d is recorded. Can also be issued.

  Here, the frequency is a value obtained by converting the amount of money received. For example, when 10,000 yen is converted into a frequency, the frequency becomes 100 degrees, and for lending a game medium of 25 balls or 5 medals per frequency (100 yen). It is valuable information used. Further, in the issuing machine 20, when using the member IC card 30, for example, store visit points are given. The given store visit points are added to the number of points managed in the management device 13 based on the ID of the member IC card 30. Note that the member IC card 30 or the IC coin 31 linked to the member IC card 30 is inserted into any device connected to the network 8 of the storage medium processing system 1 to identify the member. In that case, the management device 13 may give store visit points and store them in a memory that is an address that can be specified by the member ID.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the issuing machine 20 includes a control unit 100, a card processing unit 101, a coin processing unit 102, a selection button detection unit 103, and a bill recognition unit 104.

  The control unit 100 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 100, input / output of signals between the respective units of the card processing unit 101, the coin processing unit 102, the selection button detection unit 103, and the bill recognition unit 104, and the management device 13 through the network 8. The signal input / output is controlled.

  The card processing unit 101 functions as an issuing machine information reading unit, and reads, for example, ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 20a. The read information is output to the control unit 100, and updated valuable information from the control unit 100 is written to the member IC card 30. For example, the information is configured by a reader / writer.

  The coin processing unit 102 functions as an information linking processing unit and an issuing unit, and the predetermined IC card 30 is inserted from the card insertion slot 20a and a predetermined purchase amount is selected for the banknote amount inserted from the banknote insertion slot 20b. When the button 20d is pressed, information such as the frequency corresponding to the amount selected by the purchase amount selection button 20d, the ID, the frequency, and the number of replayed savings medals stored in the member IC card 30 is displayed. It is written on the IC coin 31 and issued. Further, when the member IC card 30 is used and the predetermined savings replay amount selection button 20e is selected, information based on the number of replaying savings medals that can be replayed is also stored in the IC coin 31. It can also be written and issued. If the member IC card 30 is not inserted from the card insertion slot 20a, the frequency corresponding to the amount selected by the purchase amount selection button 20d is stored in the IC coin 31 and issued. Also, the IC coin 31 inserted from the coin insertion slot 20m is processed. The coin processing unit 102 is composed of, for example, a reader / writer.

  The selection button detection unit 103 detects that the purchase amount selection button 20d, the savings replay amount selection button 20e, the issue button 20f, the cancel / fishing button 20g, and the input numeric keypad 20j are pressed, and based on the pressed signals. Thus, a signal is output to the control unit 100.

  The banknote identification part 104 identifies the banknote inserted from the banknote insertion port 20b, and outputs the information of the identified banknote to the control part 100. FIG. Moreover, based on the information from the control part 100, a banknote is returned from the banknote return port 20c.

  And each apparatus part of the card | curd process part 101, the coin process part 102, the selection button detection part 103, and the banknote identification part 104 controlled by the control part 100 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 5).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  When the control unit 100 is in a standby state until it detects that the banknote has been deposited from the banknote insertion slot 20b or the membership IC card 30 has been inserted from the card insertion slot 20a, it is detected that the banknote has been deposited or inserted. The process corresponding to that is performed.

  Based on the information from the bill identifying unit 104, the control unit 100 determines whether a bill has been deposited from the bill insertion slot 20b (step S110).

  If it is determined in step S110 that no banknote has been deposited from the banknote insertion slot 20b (No in step S110), the control unit 100 then inserts the member IC card 30 into the card processing unit 101. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S111).

  If it is determined in step S111 that the member IC card 30 is not inserted in the card processing unit 101 (No in step S111), the process in step S112 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111 that the member IC card 30 has been inserted into the card processing unit 101 (Yes in step S111), the control unit 100 then transfers the card to the card processing unit 101. It is determined whether or not the authentication of the member IC card 30 in which is inserted is the first time (step S112).

  If it is determined in step S112 that authentication is not performed for the first time (No in step S112), the process in step S122 is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S112 that the first authentication is performed (Yes in step S112), the control unit 100 reads the information read from the member IC card 30 in the card processing unit 101. The ID is output to the management device 13 based on the above. Subsequently, the control unit 100 inputs an authentication result based on the output ID and a password. If the ID is not authenticated, the password is not entered.

  Subsequently, the control unit 100 determines whether the authentication result input from the management device 13 is “NG” or “OK” (step S114).

  If it is determined in step S114 that it is “NG” (“NG” in step S114), the card processing unit 101 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 20a (step S116). The “NG” includes, for example, a case where an IC card or IC coin of another game hall is inserted into the card insertion slot 20a.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S114 that it is “OK” (“OK” in step S114), the control unit 100 displays “Please enter the password” on the display unit 20k. Then, based on the information from the selection button detection unit 103, it is determined whether or not a password has been input by the input numeric keypad 20j (step S117).

  If it is determined in step S117 that the password has not been input (No in step S117), the determination in step S117 is repeated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S117 that the password has been input (Yes in step S117), the control unit 100 then determines that the input password is the password input from the management device 13. It is determined whether or not they match (step S118).

  If it is determined in step S118 that the passwords do not match (“NG” in step S118), the card processing unit 101 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 20a (step S116).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S118 that the passwords match ("OK" in step S118), the process in step S122 is executed.

  If it is determined in step S110 that the banknote has been deposited from the banknote insertion slot 20b (Yes in step S110), the banknote identification unit 104 determines the identification of the deposited banknote, and the deposited banknote is It is determined whether or not the bill is valid (step S119).

  If it is determined in step S119 that the deposited banknote is not a valid banknote (“NG” in step S119), the identification information is output to the control unit 100, and the banknote identification unit 104 is deposited. The bill is returned from the bill return port 20c (step S115).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S119 that the deposited banknote is a valid banknote (“OK” in step S119), the identification information is output to the control unit 100, and the banknote in the issuing machine 20 is output. The banknotes deposited in a collection unit (not shown) are collected (step S120). Further, the control unit 100 adds the deposit amount based on the identification information (step S120).

  Subsequently, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted in the card processing unit 101 (step S121).

  If it is determined in step S121 that the member IC card 30 is inserted in the card processing unit 101 (Yes in step S121), the processing from step S112 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S121 that the member IC card 30 has not been inserted into the card processing unit 101 (No in step S121), the control unit 100 continues from the selection button detection unit 103. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not the cancel / fishing button 20g is pressed (step S122).

  If it is determined in step S122 that the cancel / fishing button 20g has been pressed (Yes in step S122), the bill identifying unit 104 returns the deposited bill from the bill return port 20c (step S115).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S122 that the cancel / fishing button 20g has not been pressed (No in step S122), the control unit 100 subsequently proceeds based on the information from the selection button detection unit 103. It is determined whether or not other buttons such as the purchase amount selection button 20d, the stored ball replay amount selection button 20e, and the issue button 20f have been pressed (step S123).

  If it is determined in step S123 that no other button has been pressed (No in step S123), the process from step S110 is executed to further accept additional payment or insertion of the member IC card 30.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S123 that another button has been pressed (Yes in step S123), step S124 is executed.

  Subsequently, the control unit 100 sets the IC coin 31 in the pre-processing step S128 based on the information from the coin processing unit 102, so that the non-member IC coin 31 or the member is inserted from the coin insertion slot 20m. Whether or not any of the IC coins 31 is on standby in the reader / writer unit by inserting and setting the IC coin 31 for use or by performing the information linking process and setting in step S126. Determination is made (step S124).

  If it is determined in step S124 that the IC coin 31 is on standby in the reader / writer unit ("standby" in step S124), the process of step S129 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that the IC coin 31 is not in a standby state in the reader / writer unit ("non-standby" in step S124), the control unit 100 subsequently transfers the card processing unit 101 to the member. It is determined whether the IC card 30 has been inserted or whether the member IC coin 31 has been inserted into the coin processing unit 102 (step S125).

  If it is determined in step S125 that the member IC card 30 is inserted in the card processing unit 101 (Yes in step S125), the coin processing unit 102 uses the stored IC coin as a reader / writer. Go to the section, give the ID, and write 0 as the frequency and 0 as the number of savings medal for replay. Further, the member ID information read from the member IC card 30 is written, and the ID information given together with the member ID information is output to the management apparatus 13 (step S126).

  Subsequently, as the information linking process, the control unit 100 obtains information such as the ID of the IC coin 31 that has been newly issued, the deposit amount, the purchase frequency, and the member ID read from the member IC card 30. On the other hand, the management device 13 stores the ID of the member and the ID of the IC coin 31 so that they can be retrieved from either of them. Based on these IDs, the management device 13 stores information such as the remaining number, earned value (total number of stored medals, number of stored medals for replay, points), flag information indicating membership, and replay FLG. These pieces of information are input in order to read out and output from the unit (step S127). Also, in order to be able to operate when the network 8 becomes incapable of communication, the ID of the IC card 30 for the member, the remaining number, the acquired valuable value information (points, the number of replayed savings medals, the savings medals) Total number), flag information indicating membership, and replay FLG are stored (step S127). In the management device 13, the store visit points are added, and the member IC card 30 is returned after the information linking process.

  Here, the information linking process for storing the ID of the member and the ID of the IC coin 31 so as to be searchable from either is specifically the member ID of the IC card 30 for the member, which is the first storage information, or the acquired game. The number of media itself is stored in the memory of the management apparatus 13, and the memory address (A) is “predetermined start address + number of required bytes × ID2 (ID of the IC coin 31 is ID2, for example, based on an issue number or the like) The memory address A may be determined by adding the number of offset bytes. In this case, if ID2 is read from the second storage medium as the second storage information, the number of acquired game media can be read from the memory address A by ID2.

  In addition, the first storage information of all the first storage media is stored in the memory area of the management device 13 and the ID2 of the second storage medium is also stored. The ID2 as the second storage information is read from the second storage medium, The memory area in which ID2 is stored may be searched and the first storage information may be read from the memory area. When the management device 13 is not used as the memory, for example, the memory mounted on the IC chip of the second storage medium, the memory of any of the communicably connected devices constituting the storage medium processing system of the present embodiment, etc. It can be illustrated. Further, the ID of the first storage medium may be written to the second storage medium as ID2 of the second storage medium, or ID2 of the second storage medium may be left as it is, and the ID of the first storage medium may be stored in the second storage medium. You may make it memorize | store in the memory of a medium. The acquired valuable value, which is the first storage information read from the first storage medium, may be written as the second storage information of the second storage medium.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S125 that the member IC card 30 is not inserted into the card processing unit 101 (No in step S125), the coin processing unit 102 uses the stored IC coins as In order to make the IC coin 31 for non-members ready to be issued, the information is moved to the reader / writer section, given an ID, the frequency is 0, the replay savings medal number is 0, and flag information indicating that the member is non-member The information indicating that the replay FLG is 0 and the information written in the IC coin 31 are transmitted to the management device 13 and the ID, the frequency, and the number of stored medals for replay are transmitted, and the management device 13 that has received the information searches later based on the ID. This is stored as possible (step S128).

  After performing the process of step S127 or step S128, the control unit 100 determines that the button pressed in step S123 is the purchase amount selection button 20d or the stored ball replay amount selection button 20e based on the information from the selection button detection unit 103. The issue button 20f is determined (step S129).

  If it is determined in step S129 that the issue button 20f has been pressed (“issue button” in step S129), if there is fishing, it is returned from the bill return port 20c (step S130), and the coin processing unit 102 The IC coin 31 is issued from the IC coin issuing port 20h (step S131).

  If the member IC card 30 is inserted, the card processing unit 101 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 20a (step S132). Then return to start.

  If it is determined in step S129 that the purchase amount selection button 20d has been pressed (“purchase amount selection button” in step S129), the control unit 100 then proceeds to purchase the requested purchase amount for the amount received. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S133).

  When it is determined in step S133 that the amount received is smaller than the requested purchase amount (No in step S133), the control unit 100 displays, for example, “Insufficient deposit amount” on the display unit 20k. A message indicating a shortage of the deposit amount such as “Masu” is displayed (step S134). Then, after the remaining frequency is displayed on the display unit 20k in step S143, it is possible to return to the start and increase the frequency of the additional deposit to the remaining frequency by the processing in steps S110 and S120.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S133 that the amount of money received is equal to or greater than the requested purchase amount (Yes in step S133), the purchased frequency is added to the remaining frequency, and the remaining frequency information Rewrite. Further, the control unit 100 outputs the rewritten remaining frequency information together with the ID of the IC coin 31 to the management device 13 and stores it in the management device 13 so that it can be searched later based on the ID (step S135). Also, the coin processing unit 102 writes the rewritten remaining frequency information in the IC coin 31 so that it can be operated when the network 8 becomes unable to communicate (step S135).

  Subsequently, the control unit 100 subtracts the requested purchase amount from the deposited amount and displays information corresponding to the remaining amount on the display unit 20k (step S136).

  If it is determined in step S129 that the stored ball replay amount selection button 20e has been pressed ("stored ball replay amount selection button" in step S129), the control unit 100 responds to the selected stored ball replay amount. The number of replayed savings medals to be calculated is calculated, and the replaying fee (α) is calculated by multiplying the calculated number of replayed savings medals by a predetermined rate (for example, 0 to 0.375) (step S137). . Here, the choice of whether to apply either the total number of saved pachinko balls or the total number of stored medals in the total number of stored medals as the number of replayed stored medals corresponding to the replay amount of the stored ball is either (1) in terms of monetary value. Select the larger one. (2) Select based on the input numeric keypad 20j input by the player according to the display on the display unit 20k. (3) Decide on both additions and give priority to the smaller one. It is possible to select according to the operation mode such as selecting to be 0, (4) selecting one that is not “0”, etc. Here, it is assumed that the operation mode of (2) is set.

  Subsequently, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the total number of savings medals is equal to or greater than the total number of replay savings medals for the selected amount and the number corresponding to the replay fee (α) ( Step S138).

  If it is determined in step S138 that the total number of stored ball medals is smaller than the total number of replayed stored ball medals and the number of balls corresponding to the replay fee (α) (No in step S138), the control unit 100 displays on the display unit 20k, for example, an indication that the number of replay savings medals is insufficient such as “the number of replaying savings medals is insufficient” (step S139).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S138 that the total number of saved ball medals is equal to or greater than the total number of replay saved ball saved medals and the number of balls corresponding to the replay fee (α) (Yes in step S138), A calculation is performed to count the number of replayed stored ball medals corresponding to the selected amount of replayed stored ball replay so as to be replayable (step S140).

  In addition, the control unit 100 outputs the information on the number of replayed savings and stored medals and the information indicating that the replay FLG is 1 to the management device 13 together with the ID of the IC coin 31 (step S141). In addition, the coin processing unit 102 allows the IC coin 31 so that the information on the number of replayed savings and stored medals and the information on the replay FLG being 1 can be operated when the network 8 becomes unable to communicate. (Step S141). In addition, depending on whether you selected either the total number of saved pachinko balls or the total number of stored medals as the total number of replayed stored ball medals corresponding to the replay amount of the stored ball, only the pachinko can be replayed or only the slot machine Replay game type flag information specifying whether replay is possible is also stored, and replayable game machines are limited based on the replay game type flag information.

  Further, the control unit 100 collects the number of replay saved coins corresponding to the replay fee (α) and collects it as a replay fee (step S142).

  The deposit replay fee may be collected from, for example, banknotes and / or frequency received from the banknote insertion slot 20b. At this time, if fishing occurs, it can be stored in the member IC card 30 as a deposit amount. And if it is made to pay fishing with the checkout machine 10, it will become unnecessary to mount coin payment apparatuses, such as a coin, in the issuing machine 20, and the issuing machine 20 can be provided cheaply that much. If the IC card 30 for members has a deposit amount function, the deposit replay fee may be collected from the amount. Furthermore, a custody replay fee may be collected from the remaining number. Further, when there are a plurality of collection destinations for collecting the deposit replay fee (for example, the number of replay balls and the remaining number), the collection destination may be selected by using, for example, an input numeric keypad.

  After the processing of step S134, step S136, step S139, or step S142, the control unit 100 displays information such as the remaining number and the number of replayed saved medals on the display unit 20k as necessary (step S143). Then return to start.

  Before issuing the IC coin 31, after issuing the IC coin 31 in step S131, in any case, the above processing is repeated from the start, so that the number of additional deposits can be increased and the number of replayed savings medals. Can be added. Even after the IC coin 31 is issued in step S131, the IC coin 31 can be inserted again into the coin insertion slot 20m.

(Between machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 that function as the game medium rental machine will be described with reference to the plan view of the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 shown in FIG. 6 and FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a view of the three types of intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 as viewed from the front, with the intermediary machine 3 (unit) in (a) and the intermediary machine 4 (sand) in (b). Is for a pachinko machine, and the inter-machine 6 (inter-medal renting machine) in (c) is for a slot machine.

  Since the inter-machine 3 (unit) can communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine 2 supplies the pachinko ball directly from the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 when the ball rental button of the pachinko machine 2 is pressed. Can do. On the other hand, since the inter-machine 4 (sand) cannot communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko balls are supplied to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 from the nozzle of the sand.

  In addition, since the machine 6 (the machine for lending the machine) cannot communicate with the gaming machine similarly to the machine 4 (the sand), the medal is the medal of the machine 6 (the machine for lending the machine). It is supplied to the payout port and moved to the slot machine 5 by the player. In addition, a nozzle may be attached to the medal payout port of the intermediary machine 6 (intermediate medal lending machine) so that the medal is automatically supplied to the medal payout port of the slot machine 5.

  In addition, each of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 includes coin insertion slots 3 a, 4 a, 6 a, ball rental buttons 3 b, 4 b (the game machine has a ball rental button, so the intermediary machine 3 (unit) There are also cases where there are no replay ball rental buttons 3c, 4c, a medal loan button 6b, a replay medal button 6c, a return button 3d, 4d, 6d, a display unit 3e, 4e, 6e, a lamp 3f, 4f, 6f, coin collecting portions 3g, 4g, 6g, coin discharge ports 3h, 4h, 6h, and the like are provided.

  The coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a are places where the IC coins 31 used by members or the IC coins 31 used by non-members are inserted into the inter-machines 3, 4, 6; 6h is where the IC coin 31 is discharged.

  When the IC coin 31 is inserted from the coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a, the IC coin 31 is conveyed to a reader / writer unit that functions as a machine information reading unit, and information such as the ID of the IC coin 31 is read. .

  Here, when one IC coin 31 is inserted from the coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a, for example, the coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a are blocked by mechanical means such as solenoids. The IC coin 31 cannot be inserted. As a result, it is possible to prevent coin clogging caused by a plurality of IC coins 31 being inserted into the coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a. Further, the coin jamming may be prevented by other methods without using a mechanical means such as a solenoid.

  The ball rental buttons 3b and 4b are buttons that are pressed when the player requests the pachinko ball rental. For example, when the ball lending buttons 3b and 4b are pressed once, a pachinko ball for 500 yen is lent out. The pachinko balls are rented in units of 500 yen.

  The medal rental button 6b is a button that is pressed when the player requests medal lending. For example, when the rental medal button 6b is pressed once, a medal for 1,000 yen is lent out. The medal is lent out in units of 1000 yen.

  The replay ball lending buttons 3c and 4c and the replay lending medal button 6c are used only when the IC coin 31 for the member that has been replayed in the issuing machine 20 is used, and can be used for replay. Pressed when lending a pachinko ball or medal that can be done. Here, the replay (replay) is the number of balls corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 10,000 yen) of the number of stored balls counted by the counter 9 and stored, and the number of stored balls for replay. This refers to playing a game by lending out balls for the number of medals for replay.

  The display units 3e, 4e, and 6e display, for example, the frequency. As a result, the frequency can be confirmed and the timing of payment can be achieved. Moreover, you may display information other than frequency on the display parts 3e, 4e, and 6e.

  The lamps 3f, 4f, and 6f are for visually identifying whether a player who is playing is a member or a non-member. For example, red light is emitted for a member and blue light is emitted for a non-member. .

  The coin collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g store the collected IC coins 31. The IC coins 31 collected in the coin collecting units 3g, 4g, and 6g are collected by employees or the like, for example, after the end of business.

  Moreover, the banknote identification apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism is installed in the lamp plate part fixed to the upper part of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 at a ratio of 1 to the 2 inter-machines 3, 4, 6. ing. This banknote identification device 19 with a storage mechanism is a compact-size banknote identification machine, and is connected so that information communication can be performed with the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 and the island computer 7. Moreover, since the banknote identification device 19 with a storage mechanism is provided at a ratio of one to the two pachinko machines 2 or the slot machine 5, it is deposited into the banknote insertion port 19a of the banknote identification device 19 with a storage mechanism. When the payment is made, it is necessary to determine which of the two pachinko machines 2 or the slot machine machine 5 is to be paid into. Therefore, two billing machine designation buttons 19b are provided in the bill discriminating apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism, and the gaming machine designation button 19b on the deposited side is pushed, whereby the pachinko machine 2 or the slot machine machine 5 on the deposited side is pressed. Specify. Moreover, the function of the banknote identification apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism can also be comprised integrally with the main body of the intermediary machine 3, 4, 6 like an example of the intermediary machine 3 (unit) shown in FIG. .

  Next, the processing operation of IC coins in the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

  FIG. 8 shows a state in which the reader / writer unit 200 (also installed in the issuing machine 20 and the checkout machine 10), which is one component part of the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6, is removed from the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6. FIG. FIG. 9 is a plan view of the inside of the case member 214 that includes the IC coin insertion path 210, the IC coin storage path 211, and the IC coin discharge path 212, and the reader / writer unit 200 is opened by the hinge portion 215. FIG. 10 shows a perspective view of the configuration near the rotor 216.

  In the upper part of the reader / writer unit 200, an opening that constitutes part of the IC coin insertion path 210 and the IC coin storage path 211 is formed. Also, an opening (not shown) that forms part of the IC coin discharge path 212 is formed on the side surface. The reader / writer unit 200 is composed of two case members 213 and 214, and each case member 213 and 214 is provided at a hinge portion 215 provided at one end portion and at the other end portion of the hinge portion 215. Connected by a lock lever (not shown). With this configuration, the reader / writer unit 200 can be opened and closed by releasing the lock of the lock lever, and when opened, the rotor 216, the guide pin 217, the IC coin insertion path 210, the IC coin storage path 211, A part of the IC coin discharge path 212 is provided to be exposed. The IC coin insertion path 210, the IC coin storage path 211, and the IC coin discharge path 212 are formed so as to communicate with each other.

  The case member 214 is provided with an electrical connection terminal 218. The connection terminal 218 is connected to a control unit (not shown) via a predetermined connection cable, and enables communication of information between the control unit and the reader / writer unit 200.

  The case member 214 is provided with a reader / writer 219. The reader / writer 219 transmits information with the IC coin 31.

  A stepping motor 220 is installed inside the case member 214, and its rotating shaft 221 protrudes outward from the case member 214. A gear 222 is attached to the tip of the rotating shaft 221. A gear 223 is installed together with the rotation shaft 224 so as to mesh with the gear 222. Here, the gear 223 is installed so as to mesh with the rotor 216.

  Optical sensors 225a, 225b, 225c, 225d, and 225e are provided on the side surface of the case member 214. These optical sensors 225a, 225b, 225c, 225d, and 225e detect the presence and position of the IC coin 31.

  A rotation shaft 226 of the rotor 216 is installed perpendicularly to the side surface of the case member 214 on the side surface of the case member 214, and the rotor 216 is rotatably supported on the rotation shaft 226.

  The rotor 216 is an annular cylinder whose one end is closed, and is fixed to a cylindrical body 228 in which a U-shaped recess 227 for holding the IC coin 31 is formed in a part thereof, and a closed bottom outer wall of the cylindrical body 228. It is mainly comprised by the disc 229 made. On the periphery of the disc 229, teeth 230 that mesh with the gear 223 driven by the stepping motor 220 described above are formed. The recess 227 is provided with a notch 231 through which a guide pin 217 that protrudes perpendicularly to the side surface of the case member 214 passes when the rotor 216 rotates.

  The disc 229 facing the U-shaped recess 227 is provided with a light passage hole 232 for allowing the emitted light from the optical sensors 225c, 225d, and 225e to pass therethrough. A through hole is also provided at the bottom of the cylindrical body 228 in communication with the light passage hole 232. Further, optical sensors 225a, 225b, 225c, 225d, and 225e are provided on the side surface of the case member 213 facing the case member 214. These optical sensors 225a, 225b, 225c, 225d, and 225e are arranged so as to face the optical sensors 225a, 225b, 225c, 225d, and 225e provided on the side surface of the case member 214. And the presence and position of the IC coin 31 are detected. Here, one of the two pairs of sensors includes a light emitting unit, and the other includes a light receiving unit.

  Next, the operation of the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 and particularly the reader / writer unit 200 will be described.

  First, a series of operations for storing or returning the IC coin 31 after the IC coin 31 is inserted from the coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a will be described.

  The rotor 216 normally stops with the U-shaped recess 227 communicating with the IC coin discharge path 212. The initial position of the rotor 216 is not limited to the state in which the rotor 216 communicates with the IC coin discharge path 212, and the recess 227 is not communicated with the IC coin insertion path 210 and the IC coin storage path 211, and the rotor 216 has the IC coin Any position that closes the insertion path 210 and the IC coin storage path 211 may be used.

  When the IC coin 31 is inserted from the IC coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a, the IC coin 31 passes through the IC coin insertion path 210 and hits the side wall of the rotor 216 and stops. The IC coin 31 inserted from the IC coin insertion slots 3a, 4a, 6a is usually one piece. When this one piece is detected by the optical sensor 225b, the IC coin insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a are connected to the solenoid. However, even if a plurality of IC coins 31 are inserted, both can be returned from the IC coin discharge path 212, so there is no problem.

  The inserted IC coin 31 is detected by the optical sensor 225b, and a detection signal from the optical sensor 225b is output to the control unit. When the detection signal from the optical sensor 225b is output to the control unit (not shown), the control unit rotates the stepping motor 220 (rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 9), and the recess 227 of the rotor 216 is inserted into the IC coin insertion path. 210 is communicated. When the recess 227 communicates with the IC coin insertion path 210, the IC coin 31 enters the recess 227 and is held. The entry of the IC coin 31 into the recess 227 is detected by the optical sensor 225c, and a detection signal from the optical sensor 225c is output to the control unit.

  When the detection signal from the optical sensor 225c is input, the control unit rotates the rotor 216 clockwise to move the IC coin 31 to a position where information can be exchanged with the reader / writer 219. Here, the optical sensor 225d detects that the IC coin 31 is in a position where it can communicate with the reader / writer 219. Then, the reader / writer 219 reads information such as information that can identify the acquired valuable value based on the ID or ID from the IC coin 31 and outputs the information to the control unit. The reader / writer 219 can also write information from the control unit into the IC coin 31.

  Next, when storing the IC coin 31 in the IC coin storage path 211 based on information from the control unit, the rotor 216 is rotated counterclockwise and the recess 227 is communicated with the IC coin storage path 211. The IC coin 31 is guided by the guide pin 217 and pushed up to the IC coin storage path 211 by the rotation operation of the rotor 216 for communicating the recess 227 with the IC coin storage path 211, and completely in the IC coin storage path 211. Be contained. Thereafter, the rotor 216 is further rotated counterclockwise, and the recess 227 returns to the state where it is communicated with the IC coin discharge path 212. When the number of IC coins 31 stored in the IC coin storage path 211 exceeds the number that can be stored, the IC coins 31 that exceed the number that can be stored are collected via the IC coin collection path 234. Part 3g, 4g and 6g are recovered.

  On the other hand, when the IC coin 31 moved to a position where information can be exchanged with the reader / writer 219 based on information from the control unit is discharged outside the apparatus, the IC coin 31 to be discharged is held in the recess 227. In this state, the rotor 216 is rotated clockwise, and the recess 227 is communicated with the IC coin discharge path 212. When the recess 227 communicates with the IC coin discharge path 212, the IC coin 31 passes through the IC coin discharge path 212 and is returned from the IC coin discharge ports 3h, 4h, and 6h. The discharge of the IC coin 31 from the recess 227 to the IC coin discharge path 212 is detected by the optical sensor 225e, and a detection signal from the optical sensor 225e is output to the control unit.

  Next, a series of operations for issuing the IC coin 31 will be described.

  The rotor 216 before operation is stopped in a state (initial state) in which the concave portion 227 communicates with the IC coin discharge path 212. First, the control unit determines whether or not the IC coin 31 is stored in the IC coin storage path 211 based on information from the optical sensor 225a. If it is determined in this determination that the IC coin 31 is not stored in the IC coin storage path 211, the control unit determines that the IC coin 31 is not stored in, for example, a display monitor or a management device. Output the corresponding information.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the IC coin 31 is stored in the IC coin storage path 211, the following operation is performed.

  In order to issue the IC coin 31 stored in the IC coin storage path 211, the control unit rotates the rotor 216 to the right and causes the recess 227 to communicate with the IC coin storage path 211. Here, the reason why the rotor 216 is not rotated counterclockwise is that, for example, even if the IC coin 31 is inserted from the IC coin insertion slot 3a, 4a, 6a during the IC coin issuing operation, it is not accepted.

  When the recess 227 communicates with the IC coin storage path 211, the IC coin 31 stored in the IC coin storage path 211 falls into the recess 227, and the IC coin 31 stored at the lowermost end is stored in the recess 227. . The storage of the IC coin 31 in the recess 227 is detected by the optical sensors 225a and 225c, and detection signals from the optical sensors 225a and 225c are output to the control unit.

  Subsequently, the control unit further rotates the rotor 216 clockwise to move the IC coin 31 stored in the recess 227 to a position where information can be exchanged with the reader / writer 219. Here, the optical sensor 225d detects that the IC coin 31 is in a position where it can communicate with the reader / writer 219. Then, information is written by the reader / writer 219 based on information from the control unit.

  After the information is written, the rotor 216 is further rotated clockwise, and when the recess 227 is communicated with the IC coin discharge path 212, the IC coin 31 passes through the IC coin discharge path 212, and the IC coin discharge port 3h, Returned from 4h, 6h. The discharge of the IC coin 31 from the recess 227 to the IC coin discharge path 212 is detected by the optical sensor 225e, and a detection signal from the optical sensor 225e is output to the control unit.

  In addition, in a state where the IC coin 31 is located at a position where information can be exchanged with the reader / writer 219, the IC coin 31, which cannot read, write, read and write information from the IC coin slot 3a, 4a, 6a, Alternatively, when the reader / writer 219 detects that a defective IC coin such as another type of IC coin 31 that cannot be used has been inserted, the rotor 216 is rotated to the right and the recess 227 is connected to the IC coin discharge path 212. The defective IC coin is returned from the IC coin discharge port 3h, 4h, 6h.

(Operation of inter-machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the operation of the interframe machines 3, 4, and 6 will be described. Since the basic operations of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are the same, the operation of the inter-vehicle machine 3 (unit) will be described here as an example.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the components of the intermediary machine 3, and FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the intermediary machine 3.

  In addition, here, the IC coin 31 used by the member or the IC coin 31 used by a non-member stores the ID and other information in the IC memory unit, and can search for other information based on the ID. The operation of the system managed by the management device 13 to be stored will be described. Furthermore, in this description, when using the IC coin 31 used by the member, the management device is set when the predetermined number of replay savings and savings medals is not set to “0” on the issuing machine 20. 13 and the IC coin 31 in the memory portion, the replay FLG is rewritten to 1, and the number of balls that can be used for replay is managed by the management device 13 as the number of stored medals for replay, and the network 8 cannot communicate. It is also stored in the IC coin 31 so that the business can be continued when it becomes offline.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the intermediary machine 3 includes a control unit 300, an IC coin processing unit 301, an IC coin storage processing unit 302, an IC coin position detection unit 303, a selection button detection unit 304, and a currency identification unit 305. ing.

  The control unit 300 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). In the CPU, various arithmetic operations are performed using programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 300, an IC coin processing unit 301, an IC coin storage processing unit 302, an IC coin position detection unit 303, a selection button detection unit 304, a signal input / output between the respective units of the currency identification unit 305, and an island Signal input / output with the management device 13 is controlled via the computer 7 and the network 8. Here, the island computer 7 communicates information between the pachinko machine 2, the slot machine machine 5, the inter-machine machines 3, 4, 6 and the network 8, and is composed of a data logger or the like.

  The IC coin processing unit 301 acquires, for example, an ID and, for example, the number of stored medals for replay and point information stored in the IC coin 31 inserted from the coin insertion slot 3a and managed by the ID. IC coin 31 for members or non-members such as reading information that can identify a valuable value, outputting the read information to the control unit 300, information that can identify an updated acquired valuable value from the control unit 300, etc. For example, a reader / writer.

  The IC coin storage processing unit 302 performs processing for storing the IC coin 31 in the IC coin storage path 211, taking out the IC coin 31 from the IC coin storage path 211, or collecting the coins in the coin recovery unit 3g.

  The IC coin position detection unit 303 detects whether or not the IC coin 31 exists in the reader / writer unit 200, detects the position of the IC coin 31 in the reader / writer unit 200, and outputs the information to the control unit 100. To do. The IC coin position detection unit 303 includes the optical sensors 225a, 225b, 225c, 225d, and 225e described above.

  The selection button detection unit 304 detects that the ball rental button 3b, the replay ball rental button 3c, and the return button 3d are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 300 based on the pressed signal. It is.

  The currency identifying unit 305 identifies the inserted banknote based on a signal from the banknote identifying device 19 with a storage mechanism, and outputs information of the identified banknote to the control unit 300. Here, the currency identification unit 305 is configured integrally with the inter-station machine 3.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 300, such as the IC coin processing unit 301, the IC coin storage processing unit 302, the IC coin position detection unit 303, the selection button detection unit 304, and the money identification unit 305, are as follows. Operate.

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  Control unit 300 is in a standby state until it accepts IC coin 31 or a bill. The money identification unit 305 determines whether or not a banknote has been accepted (step S310).

  If it is determined in step S310 that acceptance of a banknote is detected (Yes in step S310), the currency identifying unit 305 outputs the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote to the control unit 300. The IC coin processing unit 301 or the IC coin position detection unit 303 always determines whether or not the IC coin 31 has been inserted. When the IC coin processing unit 301 or the IC coin position detection unit 303 determines that the IC coin 31 is inserted in the IC coin processing unit 301, the IC coin processing unit 301 determines the ID of the IC coin 31 and the others. As the information, the remaining number and the acquired valuable value (points, the number of replayed stored ball medals, the total number of stored medals) are read and output to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 outputs the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote from the money recognition unit 305, the ID from the IC coin processing unit 301, and other information to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8 (step). S311). The information output to the management device 13 is recorded in the management device 13 based on the ID, and authentication is performed as to whether the authenticity of the ID and other information are the same as the recorded contents of the management device 13 (step S311). When the inserted IC coin 31 cannot be read or written, and when the authentication result is NG, the IC coin processing unit 301 returns the IC coin 31.

  On the other hand, when the IC coin processing unit 301 or the IC coin position detection unit 303 determines that the IC coin 31 is not inserted into the IC coin processing unit 301, the above-described removal of the IC coin 31 from the IC coin storage path 211 is performed. As described in the operation, the IC coin storage processing unit 302 takes out the IC coin 31 from the IC coin storage path 211. Then, the extracted IC coin 31 is conveyed to the IC coin processing unit 301 (step S312).

  The IC coin 31 conveyed to the IC coin processing unit 301 is given an ID by the IC coin processing unit 301 (step S312). The control unit 300 manages information such as the ID and the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of banknotes, and other initial states (point 0, replayed stored ball medal number 0, accumulated medal total number 0, non-member flag, etc.). The information is output to the device 13 and written to the IC coin 31, and the management device 13 stores the information based on the ID (step S312). Then, the process proceeds to step S319. If the IC coin 31 stored in the IC coin storage path 211 already has an ID, the process of assigning the ID in the process of step S312 is not performed.

  If the acceptance of the banknote is not detected in the determination in step S310 (No in step S310), the control unit 300 subsequently determines whether the IC coin 31 has been inserted based on the information from the IC coin position detection unit 303. It is determined whether or not (step S313).

  If it is determined in step S313 that the IC coin 31 is not inserted (No in step S313), the process returns.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S313 that the IC coin 31 is inserted (Yes in step S313), the control unit 300 determines that the IC coin is present in the reader / writer unit if there is another IC coin. Is output to the IC coin storage processing unit 302, and based on the information, the IC coin storage processing unit 302 stores the IC coin 31 in the IC coin storage path 211 (step S314).

  Subsequently, based on the information from the IC coin processing unit 301, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the IC coin 31 inserted from the coin insertion slot 3a is capable of reading and writing information, and similar to step S311. It is determined whether the authentication result is OK (step S315).

  When it is determined in step S315 that information cannot be read and written or the authentication result is NG (Yes in step S315), the control unit 300 inserts the IC coin 31 into the IC coin processing unit 301. Output the information to be returned. The IC coin processing unit 301 that has received the information returns the IC coin 31 from the coin discharge port 3h. (Step S316).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S315 that information can be read and written, and the authentication result is determined to be OK (No in step S315), the control unit 300 continues from the IC coin position detection unit 303. Based on the information, it is determined whether or not there is a defect in the conveyance of the IC coin 31 (step S317).

  If it is determined in step S317 that there is a defect in the conveyance of the IC coin 31 (Yes in step S317), the control unit 300 causes the display unit 3e to display that a conveyance defect has occurred (step S318). . Further, the control unit 300 outputs information on the conveyance failure to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8. Based on the information on the conveyance failure, the management device 13 outputs information based on the occurrence of the conveyance failure to the prize management machine (POS) 11 or the like (step S318). In addition, it can be notified that a conveyance failure has occurred due to a buzzer, in-site broadcasting, or the like (step S318). Here, after waiting for the object causing the conveyance failure to be removed, the process proceeds to step S319.

  When it is determined that there is no defect in the conveyance of the IC coin 31 after the processing in step S312, S318, or in the determination in step S317 (No in step S317), the control unit 300 determines that the inserted IC coin is It is determined whether the coin is an IC coin issued in another game hall (step S319).

  When it is determined in step S319 that the coin is an IC coin issued in another game hall (Yes in step S319), the control unit 300 returns information for returning the IC coin 31 to the IC coin processing unit 301. Output. The IC coin processing unit 301 that has received the information returns the IC coin 31 from the coin discharge port 3h (step S320).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S319 that the IC coin has not been issued in another game hall, that is, an IC coin issued in the game hall (No in step S319), the IC coin processing unit 301 Reads the points, the number of replayed and saved medals, and the total number of saved medals as the ID and other information stored in the IC coin 31, and outputs them to the controller 300. Send to. Then, the management device 13 reads information, valuable information, etc. that can be used to identify the earned value such as the number of replayed savings medals, point information, etc., managed by the ID, and reads the read information to the network 8, island It transmits to the control part 300 via the computer 7 (step S321). Of the information transmitted from the management device 13, the control unit 300 displays, for example, the number of replayed savings medals on the display unit 3e (step S321).

  Further, when a deposit is made from the bill insertion port 19a of the bill discriminating apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism, the deposit amount is determined by the currency discriminating unit 305, and information on the deposit amount is output to the control unit 300 (step S321). The control unit 300 transmits the information to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8 (step S321). The management device 13 integrates and writes the frequency of the deposit for each ID on the basis of the deposit amount information and writes it to the remaining count, so that the IC coin 31 can be operated when the network 8 becomes unable to communicate. Similarly, the remaining number is written in (Step S321).

  Subsequently, based on the information from the selection button detection unit 304, the control unit 300 determines whether or not a ball rental request signal based on the player selecting the ball rental button 3b is input (step S322). .

  If it is determined in step S322 that a ball rental request signal has been input (Yes in step S322), the remaining number corresponding to the ID of the IC coin 31 is read from the management device 13, and the remaining number and the ball rental request are read out. The frequency corresponding to the signal is compared, and if the remaining frequency is greater than the frequency corresponding to the ball rental request signal, the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 transmits the ball rental discharge operation signal based on the ball rental request signal via the control unit 300. And rent a predetermined number of pachinko balls to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 (step S323). Further, the control unit 300 subtracts the frequency corresponding to the ball lending request signal from the remaining frequency, transmits the subtracted remaining frequency to the management device 13, and can operate when the network 8 becomes incapable of communication. Similarly, the remaining number is written in the IC coin 31 as well. The management device 13 writes information based on the subtracted remaining frequency for each ID. (Step S323). Further, when the network 8 is actually unable to communicate, the remaining number obtained by subtracting the number of remaining balls from the read remaining number is written in the IC coin 31 without using the management device 13.

  Further, when the IC coin 31 for the member is used, the management device 13 adds the point based on the ID corresponding to the ball rental request signal, and adds it when the IC coin 31 is for the member. The point which is the integrated value is written in the IC coin 31 (step S324).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S322 that a ball rental request signal has not been input (No in step S322), the control unit 300 continues based on information from the selection button detection unit 304. It is determined whether or not a replay ball rental request signal based on the player selecting the replay ball rental button 3c has been input (step S325).

  If it is determined in step S325 that a replay ball rental request signal has been input (Yes in step S325), the controller 300 subsequently sets the value of the replay FLG from the management device 13 to “0”. "Or" 1 "is determined (step S326). When the replay is accepted by the issuing machine 20, the replay FLG that is a recorded value in the management device 13 is 1, and when it is not accepted, the replay FLG is 0.

  If it is determined in step S326 that the value of the replay FLG is “0” (“0” in step S326), the pachinko ball is not lent and the process of step S330 is executed. At this time, for example, the control unit 300 may cause the display unit 3e to display “Cannot play again”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S326 that the value of the replay FLG is “1” (“1” in step S326), the control unit 300 sends a ball lending request signal to the pachinko machine for replay. 2 (in the case of a CR machine), if it is not a CR machine, a ball or a medal is rented from the inter-station machine (step S327). In the case of the CR machine, the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 rents out a predetermined number of pachinko balls from the pachinko machine 2 (step S327). Further, the control unit 300 outputs information on the number of balls corresponding to the replay ball rental request signal to the management device 13. Then, the management device 13 subtracts the number of balls corresponding to the replay ball rental request signal from the number of replayed stored ball medals, and writes the number of replayed stored ball medals for each ID after subtraction (step S327). ). Furthermore, the control unit 300 outputs a collection replay fee collection request corresponding to the number of pachinko balls lent out in response to the replay ball rental request signal to the management device 13 based on the ID. Then, the management device 13 subtracts the replay fee for the collection request from the collected replay fee collected in advance (step S327). Further, in order to be able to operate even when the network 8 becomes incapable of communication, the deposit replay fee and the number of replay savings accumulated medals subtracted corresponding to the lending are stored and updated in the IC coin 31 (step S327). ). In addition, when the network 8 is actually unable to communicate, the replay fee and the number of replay savings stored medals subtracted corresponding to the rented ball from the read remaining number are not stored in the IC coin, without going through the management device 13. Write to 31.

  Here, in the case where the replay fee is not collected as a deposit fee in the issuing machine 20 and is collected from the remaining number or the total number of stored medals for each ball, it is stored in the management device 13 and the storage unit of the IC coin 31. You may make it subtract the information of the remaining frequency | count and the number of stored balls for the replay fee for a collection request | requirement from the total number of recorded stored ball stored medals.

  When it is determined in step S325 that the replay ball rental request signal has not been input (No in step S325), or after the process in step S327, the control unit 300 causes the control unit 300 to Information on the number of replay savings medals is input, and it is determined whether or not the input number of replay savings medals is “0” (step S328).

  If it is determined in step S328 that the replay savings medals number is “0” (Yes in step S328), the control unit 300 sets information for rewriting the value of the replay FLG to “0”. It outputs to the management apparatus 13 (step S329). Then, in the management device 13 and the IC coin 31, the value of the replay FLG is rewritten to 0 based on the ID (step S329).

  When it is determined in step S328 that the number of replayed savings medals is not “0” (No in step S328), or after the process in step S324, the control unit 300 uses the information from the selection button detection unit 304. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a return request signal based on selecting the return button 3d has been input (step S330).

  If it is determined in step S330 that the return request signal has not been input (No in step S330), the control unit 300 subsequently uses the information for the member based on the information from the IC coin processing unit 301. It is determined whether or not the IC coin 31 is inserted (step S331).

  If it is determined in step S331 that the IC coin 31 for the member has been inserted (Yes in step S331), the control unit 300 turns on the lamp 3f in red (step S332), and the coin is operated by the solenoid. The inlet 3a is blocked (step S333). And after the process of step S333, it returns and returns to a start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S331 that the IC coin 31 for the member is not inserted (No in step S331), then, based on the information from the IC coin processing unit 301, for the non-member. It is determined whether or not the IC coin 31 is inserted (step S334).

  If it is determined in step S334 that the non-member IC coin 31 is inserted (Yes in step S334), the control unit 300 turns on the lamp 3f in blue (step S335), and uses a solenoid. The coin insertion slot 3a is blocked (step S333). And after the process of step S333, it returns and returns to a start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S334 that the non-member IC coin 31 is not inserted (No in step S334), the process returns to the start.

  If it is determined in step S330 that a return request signal has been input (Yes in step S330), the control unit 300 subsequently stores the replay savings pool based on information from the IC coin processing unit 301. It is determined whether or not the number of medals or the remaining number remains (step S336). If the network 8 is unable to communicate, the control unit 300 determines whether or not the number of replay savings medals, the remaining number, or the number of points remains (step S336).

  When it is determined in step S336 that the number of replayed stored medals or the remaining number (the number of replayed stored medals, the remaining number or the number of points only when network 8 communication is disabled) remains (step S336) Yes), the information of the number of replayed stored medals or the remaining number of times is output to the management device 13 together with the ID, and the management device 13 updates the information of the number of reclaimed stored medals or the remaining number of times based on the ID. And manage (step S337).

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 outputs information for returning the IC coin 31 to the IC coin processing unit 301. The IC coin processing unit 301 that has received the information returns the IC coin 31 from the coin discharge port 3h (step S338). Then, after the process of step S338, the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S336 that there are no remaining replay savings medals and remaining number (only when network 8 communication is disabled, the replay savings medals, remaining number or points). In step S336, No), the control unit 300 outputs information for storing the IC coin 31 to the IC coin storage processing unit 302. The IC coin storage processing unit 302 that has received the information collects the IC coin 31 by storing the IC coin 31 in the IC coin storage path 211 (step S339). And after the process of step S339, it returns and returns to a start.

(Counter 9)
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the counter 9, FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the components of the counter 9, and FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the counter 9.

  First, the configuration of the counter 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of the counter 9, which mainly comprises a card insertion slot 9a, a game medium insertion section 9b, an all button 9c, a count result display section 9d, a return button 9e, and a receipt ticket issuing slot 9f. Has been.

  The counter 9 counts the number of pachinko balls or medals. When the member IC card 30 is inserted into the card insertion slot 9a that accepts only the member IC card 30, the ID stored in the member IC card 30 is read and the counted value is used as the number of stored balls. Is stored in the management device 13 based on the above. In addition, the counting machine 9 may reduce the points given by using the member IC card 30 as, for example, the number of balls, and add the reduced number of balls to the number of balls counted by the counting machine 9. it can.

  On the other hand, when the member IC card 30 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 9a, the counted information is recorded on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and the receipt is issued from the receipt ticket issuing slot 9f. In addition, the simple management ID is recorded on the receipt, and the simple management ID is managed together with the number of balls counted by the counter 9 until the prize is exchanged using the receipt. .

  As shown in FIG. 14, the counter 9 includes a control unit 400, a card processing unit 401, a recording medium processing unit 402, a selection button detection unit 403, and a counting processing unit 404.

  The control unit 400 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In the control unit 400, signal input / output between the respective units of the card processing unit 401, the recording medium processing unit 402, the selection button detection unit 403, and the counting processing unit 404, and communication with the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 are performed. Controls the input and output of signals between.

  The card processing unit 401 reads, for example, an ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 9a, and sends the read information to the control unit 400. And writing the updated valuable information from the control unit 400 to the member IC card 30. For example, the reader / writer is configured.

  The recording medium processing unit 402 records the number of balls and the simple management ID counted by the counting processing unit 404 on a receipt, for example, as a barcode, and issues the recorded receipt from the receipt ticketing opening 9f. .

  The selection button detection unit 403 detects that the all button 9c and the return button 9e are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 400 based on the pressed signal.

  The counting processing unit 404 counts the number of balls thrown into the game medium throwing unit 9b and outputs the counted information to the control unit 400. The result counted by the counting processing unit 404 can be displayed on the counting result display unit 9d, for example.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 400, such as the card processing unit 401, the recording medium processing unit 402, the selection button detection unit 403, and the counting processing unit 404, operate as follows (FIG. 15).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, the counting processing unit 404 counts the game media input to the game media input unit 9b (step S410). The result counted by the counting processing unit 404 is output to the control unit 400. The control unit 400 can also output information for displaying the coefficient result on the counting result display unit 9d to the counting result display unit 9d, for example.

  Subsequently, the control unit 400 determines whether or not the all button 9c has been pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 403 (step S411).

  If it is determined in step S411 that all the buttons 9c have not been pressed (No in step S411), the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S411 that the all button 9c has been pressed (Yes in step S411), the control unit 400 subsequently transmits the member IC card based on the information from the card processing unit 401. It is determined whether or not 30 is inserted (step S412).

  If it is determined in step S412 that the member IC card 30 has not been inserted (No in step S412), the control unit 400 determines the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 and the simple management ID. The information is output to the management device 13 via the network 8, and the number of balls counted by the count processing unit 404 and the simple management ID information are output from the control unit 400 to the recording medium processing unit 402. Based on the information output from the control unit 400, the recording medium processing unit 402 records the number of balls and the simple management ID on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and issues a receipt from the receipt ticketing opening 9f (step S413). ).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S412 that the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S412), the card processing unit 401 reads the ID stored in the member IC card 30; The read ID is output to the control unit 400 (step S414).

  Subsequently, the control unit 400 determines whether or not the return button 9e has been pressed based on information from the selection button detection unit 403 (step S415).

  If it is determined in step S415 that the return button 9e has not been pressed (No in step S415), the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S415 that the return button 9e has been pressed (Yes in step S415), the card processing unit 401 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 9a. In addition, the control unit 400 transmits the ID read by the card processing unit 401 and the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S417). Then, in the management device 13, the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 is added to the number of balls already stored based on the ID (step S417).

  In addition, it is preferable to display the number of accumulated balls after the addition in step S417 because the player can grasp how much the total number of accumulated balls is. The counter 9 includes a pachinko ball and a medal used in a slot machine.

(Premium Management Machine (POS) 11)
16 is a side view showing the appearance of the giveaway management machine (POS) 11, FIG. 17 is a view showing the components of the giveaway management machine (POS) 11, and FIG. 18 shows the operation of the giveaway management machine (POS) 11. It is a figure which shows a flow.

  First, with reference to FIG. 16, the structure of the prize management machine (POS) 11 is demonstrated.

  FIG. 16 shows a side view of the prize management machine (POS) 11, which includes a card insertion slot 11a, a password input numeric keyboard 11b, a barcode reader 11c, a display unit 11d, and a special prize button 11e. The general prize selection unit 11f is mainly configured.

  The prize management machine (POS) 11 refers to the number of stored balls based on the ID from the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 11a, and displays the number of stored balls, the type of the prize exchanged according to the number of stored balls, and the quantity. If the prize dispenser 18 is installed, the type and quantity of the prize to be paid out to the prize dispenser 18 are instructed. Further, when using a receipt issued by the counter 9, the information recorded on the receipt is read by the barcode reader 11c, and the number of stored balls is exchanged for the number of stored balls based on the information. is there.

  The prize when the special prize button 11e is pressed includes, for example, a large prize (2500 yen), a small prize (1000 yen), and the like. For example, when a prize dispenser 18 is provided, the prize is automatically paid out. When the prize dispenser 18 is not provided, the prize is paid out by a store clerk or the like based on the displayed type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged. For example, when exchanging with a general prize such as cigarette or juice, the general prize selection unit 11f selects a prize or the number to be exchanged and exchanges the prize. When exchanging with a general prize, a clerk or the like often pays out a prize, but the prize can also be automatically paid out by a prize dispenser or the like.

  In addition, the prize management machine (POS) 11 may exchange points for use of the member IC card 30 for prizes such as tobacco and juice.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the prize management machine (POS) 11 includes a control unit 500, a card processing unit 501, a recording medium processing unit 502, a selection button detection unit 503, and a prize payout processing unit 504.

  The control unit 500 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 500, the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, the input / output of signals between the various units of the prize payout processing unit 504, and the management device 13 via the network 8 Controls the input and output of signals during

  The card processing unit 501 reads, for example, an ID or valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 11a, and sends the read information to the control unit 500. And writing the updated valuable information from the control unit 500 to the member IC card 30, for example, a reader / writer.

  The recording medium processing unit 502 reads the number of balls and the simple management ID recorded on the receipt by the barcode reader 11c and outputs the read information to the control unit 500.

  Information such as the counted number of balls read by the card processing unit 501 or the recording medium processing unit 502 is displayed on the display unit 11d. The display unit 11d also displays the type and number of prizes to be exchanged.

  The selection button detection unit 503 detects that the selection button of the password input numeric keyboard 11b, the special prize button 11e, and the general prize selection unit 11f has been pressed, and the control unit 500 determines based on the pressed signal. A signal is output.

  Based on the signal detected by the selection button detection unit 503, the premium payout processing unit 504 outputs premium payout information such as the type and number of special prizes to be paid out to the display unit 11d and the premium dispenser 18, for example. is there.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 500, such as the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, and the prize payout processing unit 504, operate as follows (FIG. 18).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted based on information from the card processing unit 501 (step S510).

  If it is determined in step S510 that the member IC card 30 is not inserted (No in step S510), the number of balls and the simple management ID recorded on the receipt are read by the barcode reader (step S510). S511). The simple management ID read by the card processing unit 501 is output to the control unit 500, and is further output from the control unit 500 to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S511). Then, the number of balls based on the simple management ID stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device to the control unit 500 via the network 8 (step S511).

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 compares the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt with the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13, and determines whether or not they match. Determination is made (step S512).

  When it is determined in step S512 that the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt does not match the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13 (No in step S512). Return and return to the start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S512 that the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt matches the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13 (Yes in step S512). Performs the process of step S518.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the member IC card 30 is inserted (Yes in step S510), the card processing unit 501 reads the ID and password stored in the member IC card 30. The read ID and password are output to the controller 500 (step S513).

  In addition, the selection button detection unit 503 detects the security code input with the security code input numeric keyboard 11b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 500 (step S514).

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 compares and determines the personal identification number read from the member IC card 30 and the personal identification number input from the personal identification number input numeric keyboard 11b (step S515).

    If it is determined in step S515 that the password read from the member IC card 30 does not match the password entered on the password input numeric keyboard 11b (“NG” in step S515), The card processing unit 501 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 11a (step S516). Here, without returning the member IC card 30, the store clerk is informed that the passwords do not match, and the store clerk informs the player using the member IC card 30 of, for example, a date of birth or a telephone number. If the player's answer matches what is actually registered, the procedure for changing the forgotten password may be taken.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S515 that the password read from the member IC card 30 matches the password entered on the password input numeric keyboard 11b (“OK” in step S515). The control unit 500 transmits the ID read in the process of step S513 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 (step S517). Then, the management device 13 reads the number of stored balls managed by the ID (step S517).

  When it is determined in step S512 that the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt matches the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13 (Yes in step S512), or step After the processing of S517, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the special prize button 11e has been pressed based on the information from the selection button detection unit 503 (step S518).

  If it is determined in step S518 that the special prize button 11e has not been pressed (No in step S518), the prize that is requested to be exchanged is a general prize such as tobacco or juice. The selection button detection unit 403 determines information on the prize and quantity selected by the general prize selection unit 11f (step S519).

  The detection signal determined by the selection button detection unit 403 is output to the prize payout processing unit 504 via the control unit 500. The type and quantity of the selected general giveaway are displayed on the display unit 11d (step S520).

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of prizes paid out from the number of paid-out prize stocks, and outputs the information to the prize-paying processing part 504. Step S521).

  If it is determined in step S518 that the special prize button 11e has been pressed (Yes in step S518), the control unit 500 continues to give a prize dispenser 18 based on information from the prize dispensing processing unit 504. It is determined whether or not is attached (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the prize dispenser 18 is provided (Yes in step S522), the control unit 500 stores the number of stored balls read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. From the above information, information such as the type and number of prizes to be paid out is output to the prize payout processing unit 504, and the information is displayed on the display unit 11d (step S523). Also, the prize payout processing unit 504 outputs the information to the prize dispenser 18, and pays out the prize from the prize dispenser 18 (step S523).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S522 that the prize dispenser 18 is not provided (No in step S522), the control unit 500 is read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. From the information on the number of stored balls, information such as the type and number of prizes to be paid out is output to the prize payout processing unit 504. Then, the prize payout processing unit 504 displays the information on the display unit 11d (step S524). In this case, a prize is paid out by a store clerk or the like based on the display on the display unit 11d.

  Subsequently, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of special prizes paid out from the number of special prizes in stock, and outputs the information to the prize payout processing part 504, which updates the information on the number of special prizes in stock. (Step S525).

  After the process of step S521 or the process of step S525, the control unit 500 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted based on information from the card processing unit 501 (step S526).

  If it is determined in step S526 that the member IC card 30 has not been inserted (No in step S526), based on the simple management ID, the number of balls exchanged for the prize and the paid-out prize The type and number are stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 (step S527). Note that these pieces of information stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 are stored for a predetermined period. Further, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls stored in the management device 13 is deleted (step S527). Then, after the process of step S527, the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S526 that the member IC card 30 has been inserted (Yes in step S526), the number of balls exchanged for prizes and the type and number of prizes paid out are: Based on the ID, the data is output from the control unit 500 to the management device 13 via the network 8 and stored for each ID by the management device 13 (step S528).

  Further, when a prize is exchanged as a point prize using points, information based on the number of points used for the prize exchange is output to the management apparatus 13 based on the ID and managed by the management apparatus 13. The number of points used for prize exchange is subtracted from the number of points that have been set (step S529). And after the process of step S529, it returns and returns to a start.

(Checkout machine 10)
19 is a side view showing the appearance of the settlement machine 10, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the components of the settlement machine 10, and FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the settlement machine 10.

  First, the configuration of the settlement machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows a view of the settlement machine 10 as viewed from the side, including a coin insertion slot 10a, a password input numeric keyboard 10b, a bill return slot 10c, a change receipt 10d, a settlement button 10e, a cancel button 10f, It is mainly composed of a display unit 10g and a coin discharge port 10h.

  The checkout machine 10 returns the remaining number of IC coins 31 used by members inserted from the coin insertion slot 10a or IC coins 31 used by non-members in cash. In addition, when the IC coin 31 used by the member is inserted, the portion not collected as the replay fee out of the replay deposit fee is returned in cash or a savings medal. Here, the frequency is a value obtained by frequencyizing the amount of money received. For example, when 10,000 yen is frequencyd, the frequency becomes 100 frequency. The remaining frequency is the remaining frequency obtained by subtracting the used frequency from the frequency.

  Moreover, in the checkout machine 10, you may reduce the points provided by using the member IC card 30 by, for example, cashing.

  When the IC coin 31 used by the member is inserted, the password stored in the IC coin 31 used by the member is entered when the password is input by the password input numeric keyboard 10b provided in the checkout machine 10. Is compared with the entered password, and if they match, the settlement operation is performed. Thus, in the case of a member player, for example, even if the IC coin 31 is dropped and the IC coin 31 for the member is handed over to a third party, the remaining number is cashed as long as the PIN number is not known. There is nothing. In this way, when the player leaves the seat, for example, to go to the toilet, the remaining number is not cashed even if the IC coin 31 is stolen.

  In addition, when the IC coin 31 for a member passes to a third party, it is conceivable that the remaining number is used for games by the third party. Based on the member number and password entered by the inter-machine, it is possible to control the IC coin 31 for the member so that it cannot be used for each device.

  When the IC coin 31 used by a non-member is used, the period that can be retained as the remaining frequency is limited to, for example, one day. It cannot be settled and cashed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the IC coin 31 from being taken out of the game hall and lost or damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the checkout machine 10 includes a control unit 600, an IC coin processing unit 601, a money processing unit 602, and a selection button detection unit 603.

  The control unit 600 mainly includes an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In the control unit 600, signals are input / output between the IC coin processing unit 601, the money processing unit 602, and the selection button detection unit 603, and signals are output from the management device 13 via the network 8. The input is controlled.

  The IC coin processing unit 601 reads, for example, information that can identify the acquired valuable value such as ID and point information, valuable information, and the like stored in the IC coin 31 inserted from the coin insertion slot 10a. Are output to the control unit 600, and the updated valuable information from the control unit 600 is written into the IC coin 31. The reader / writer is configured, for example.

  Based on the ID read by the IC coin processing unit 601, the money processing unit 602 determines the amount of valuable information read from the management device 13 or the amount corresponding to the unused replay deposit fee from the banknote return port 10c. , Refund from change receiving 10d. Further, the money handling unit 602 can output information such as the remaining frequency and the refund amount to the display unit 10g, and can display the remaining frequency and the refund amount on the display unit 10g.

  The selection button detection unit 603 detects that the password input number keyboard 10b, the settlement button 10e, and the cancel button 10f are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 600 based on the pressed signals. is there.

  And each apparatus part of the IC coin process part 601, the money process part 602, and the selection button detection part 603 controlled by the control part 600 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 21).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  First, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the IC coin 31 is inserted based on information from the IC coin processing unit 601 (step S610).

  If it is determined in step S610 that the IC coin 31 has not been inserted (No in step S610), the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S610 that the IC coin 31 is inserted (Yes in step S610), the control unit 600 subsequently inserts based on the information from the IC coin processing unit 601. It is determined whether or not it is the IC coin 31 for the member (step S611).

  If it is determined in step S611 that the IC coin 31 for the member has not been inserted (No in step S611), the control unit 600 subsequently proceeds based on the information from the IC coin processing unit 601. It is determined whether or not the non-member IC coin 31 is within an expiration date in which it can be used (step S612).

  If it is determined in step S612 that the IC coin 31 is not within the valid period of use (No in step S612), the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the IC coin 31 to the IC coin processing unit 601. To do. Upon receiving the information, the IC coin processing unit 601 returns the IC coin 31 from the coin discharge port 10h (step S613).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S612 that the IC coin 31 is within the valid period for which it can be used (Yes in step S612), the IC coin processing unit 601 determines the ID stored in the IC coin 31 and other information. The frequency or the like is read as information, and the read ID is output to the control unit 600. The ID and other information output to the control unit 600 are output to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S614). Then, the management device 13 authenticates the authenticity of the ID and the authenticity of other information such as the frequency. If the authentication is NG, the authentication NG result is obtained. If the authentication is OK, the ID of the IC coin 31 stored in the management device 13 is obtained. Is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 (step S614).

  The information on the remaining frequency output to the control unit 600 is output from the control unit 600 to the money processing unit 602 and the display unit 10g when the authentication is OK, and the remaining frequency is displayed on the display unit 10g. Is returned (step S615). When the network 8 becomes unable to communicate, authentication and frequency information are not received by the management device 13, and cash is returned based on the frequency information read from the IC coin 31. .

  If it is determined in step S611 that the IC coin 31 for the member has been inserted (Yes in step S611), the IC coin processing unit 601 determines the ID and password stored in the IC coin 31 for the member. Number, frequency, earned value (points, total amount of stored medals for replay, number of stored medals for replay) and deposit fee are read as ID and other information, and the read ID, PIN number, and other information are output to control unit 600 (Step S616). In addition, the ID output to the control unit 600 is output to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 (step S616). Then, the management device 13 authenticates the authenticity of the ID and the authenticity of other information. If the authentication is NG, the authentication NG result is obtained. If the authentication is OK, the ID of the IC coin 31 for the member stored in the management device 13 is obtained. The remaining number of times based on the information and the information on the deposit fee for replay are output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 (step S616). If the network 8 becomes unable to communicate, the management device 13 does not receive authentication, frequency, and valuable value information, but the frequency read from the IC coin 31, the number of replayed savings medals, Based on the information of the play fee, cash will be returned or returned to the total amount of savings medal.

  Subsequently, the selection button detection unit 603 detects the security code input with the security code input numeric keyboard 10b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 600 (step S617).

  Subsequently, the control unit 600 compares and determines the personal identification number read from the member IC coin 31 and the personal identification number input using the personal identification number input numeric keyboard 10b (step S618).

  If it is determined in step S618 that the password read from the member IC coin 31 does not match the password entered on the password input numeric keyboard 10b ("NG" in step S618). The control unit 600 displays, for example, “the password is different” on the display unit 10g (step S619).

  Further, the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the IC coin 31 to the IC coin processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the IC coin processing unit 601 returns the IC coin 31 from the coin discharge port 10h (step S620). And after the process of step S620, it returns and returns to a start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S618 that the password read from the member IC coin 31 matches the password entered on the password input numeric keyboard 10b ("OK" in step S618). In step S616, the control unit 600 displays information such as the remaining number of times output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 and information on the restocking fee, and displays the money processing unit 602. To 10g. Then, the remaining number, unused replay deposit fees, and the like are displayed on the display unit 10g (step S615).

  Subsequently, the control unit 600 determines whether or not the settlement button 10e is pressed based on information from the selection button detection unit 604 (step S621).

  If it is determined in step S621 that the checkout button 10e has not been pressed (No in step S621), the control unit 600 subsequently selects the cancel button 10f based on information from the selection button detection unit 604. It is determined whether or not is pressed (step S622).

  If it is determined in step S621 that the cancel button 10f has not been pressed (No in step S622), the process returns to start.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S621 that the cancel button 10f has been pressed (Yes in step S622), the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the IC coin 31 to the IC coin processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the IC coin processing unit 601 returns the IC coin 31 from the coin discharge port 10h (step S623).

  If it is determined in step S621 that the checkout button 10e has been pressed (Yes in step S621), if the replay fee collected in advance is collected by cash or the remaining number in the issuing machine 20 The control unit 600 displays the unused replay fee amount and the amount corresponding to the remaining frequency on the display unit 10g to be settled (step S624). On the other hand, when the replay fee collected in advance is collected from the number of replay savings medals in the issuing machine 20, the control unit 600 determines the number of balls corresponding to the unused replay fee, It is added to the number of replayed savings medals, and “the number of balls corresponding to an unused replay fee has been added to the number of replaying savings medals” is displayed on the display unit 10g (step S624).

  Subsequently, the control unit 600 outputs money amount information corresponding to the remaining frequency read from the management device 13 to the money processing unit 602 based on the ID. And money processing part 602 returns money from bill return slot 10c and change receptacle 10d based on the information. In addition, when the replay fee is collected by cash or the remaining number in the issuing machine 20, the money processing unit 602 returns the banknotes for the replay fee read from the management device 13 based on the ID. Money is returned from the mouth 10c and the change receiver 10d. On the other hand, when the replay fee collected in advance is collected from the total number of stored ball medals in the issuing machine 20, the control unit 600 outputs information to the management device 13 that refunds that the total number of stored medals is increased. In response to this, the management device 13 adds the replay fee amount to the total number of saved medals. (Step S625). If the network 8 cannot communicate, the return of cash or the savings medal is based on the information read from the IC coin 31, the number of replay savings and savings medal, and the custody replaying fee without going through the management device 13. Return to the total amount.

  The amount settled based on the ID of the IC coin 31 is output from the control unit 600 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8, and the number of settlements is subtracted from the remaining number based on each ID. If the unused replay fee is refunded, the information corresponding to the collected replay fee is updated (step S626).

  Subsequently, the IC coin 31 that does not have information such as a replay fee that can specify the acquired valuable value or valuable information is moved from the IC coin processing unit 601 to a storage unit (not shown) provided in the checkout machine 10. Are collected (step S627). Note that the IC coin 31 that does not have information that can specify the acquired valuable value such as a replay fee or valuable information is returned from the coin outlet 10h.

  Here, in the embodiment of the settlement machine 10 described above, an example in which only the IC coin 31 is used as a storage medium has been shown. However, for example, the member IC card 30 is inserted into the settlement machine 10 and the membership IC card is inserted. For example, a function such as a reader / writer unit that can exchange information with 30 is provided, and information that can specify the valuable value such as replay fee and point information, valuable information, etc. is written to the IC card 30 for membership and returned. May be. In this case, since the information of the IC coin 31 used for the member can be written in the member IC card 30, the IC coin 31 can be collected. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the IC coin 31 used for the member from being taken out of the game hall. Further, the payment amount may be stored in the member IC card 30 as a deposit.

(Management device 13)
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration unit of the management apparatus 13, and FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an operation flow in the management apparatus 13.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the management device 13 includes a plurality of pachinko machines 2, platform machines 3 and 4 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machine machines 5, and a slot machine machine 5. The inter-vehicle machine 6 connected between them, the island computer 7 and the network 8 are connected. The management device 13 is also connected to the counter 9, the payment machine 10, the gift management machine (POS) 11, the issuing machine 20, the data display machine 21, the data publishing machine 22, etc. via the network 8.

  Further, information input to the management device 13 via the network 8 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. In addition, the management device 13 is connected to, for example, a personal computer 17 and the personal computer 17 can view information on the management device 13. In addition, since the personal computer 17 can access each information managed by the management device 13, it can display and print each information. Furthermore, the personal computer 17 can also perform various settings of the management device 13 such as setting of a replay fee and member registration.

  The management device 13 receives information from devices such as the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4 and 6, the counter 9, the payment machine 10, the gift management machine (POS) 11, the issuing machine 20, the data display machine 21, and the data disclosure machine 22. It is something to manage. Based on the communication of information with the management device 13 for each device described above, the management device 13 stores various types of information as will be described later.

  Moreover, the management apparatus 13 can also output information, such as a slump graph, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots, for each gaming machine, to the data display 21 attached to the upper part of each gaming machine. The data display 21 displays this information on the display unit, and provides the player with information on the gaming table.

  Furthermore, the management device 13 can also output information such as a slump graph, the number of start times, the number of jackpots, etc., information about the gaming machine ranking, winning / losing for each gaming machine, etc. to the data publishing machine 22. The data publishing machine 22 displays this information on the display unit, and provides the player with information on the gaming table.

  As illustrated in FIG. 22, the management device 13 includes a control unit 700, a member information management unit 701, a nonmember information management unit 702, and an output processing unit 703.

  The control unit 700 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 700, signal input / output between each unit of the member information management unit 701, non-member information management unit 702, and output processing unit 703, and signals between each device via the network 8 I / O is controlled. Further, the control unit 700 is connected to the management device 13 via the network 8 so as to be able to communicate with the control unit of each device.

  Here, the management apparatus 13 can also be composed of a plurality of computer systems on the same network to which roles are shared. For example, if a plurality of computer systems such as card management, IC coin management, customer management, game machine management, and data display machine management are used, each role can be executed at high speed.

  The member information management unit 701 manages information when the member IC card 30 or the member IC coin 31 is used for each device. FIG. 24 shows an example of the information management list 750. The information management list 750 shown in FIG. 24 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When the member IC card 30 or the member IC coin 31 is used, based on the ID of the member IC card 30, for example, the number of stored balls, the remaining number of times as described in the information management list 750 It manages the number of medals for replay, the replay fee, the number of points, the amount of money inserted into the machine or issuing machine, and the settlement amount. These data are managed for each ID of the member IC card 30 and further managed as history information, daily information, weekly information, and the like. The information management list 750 shown in FIG. 24 is an example of daily information. In the management information, the ID of the member IC coin 31 associated with the ID of the member IC card 30 is also managed, and various types of information can be aggregated for each ID of the member IC coin 31.

  Note that the management items for the member player using the member IC card 30 or the member IC coin 31 are not limited to the management items described in the information management list 750 in FIG. Out for each type of game machine (launched balls), safe (balls supplied to the top plate of the game, that is, the player's winning balls), winning / losing information (those that are out of the safe), jackpot count, CR machine sales, etc. Information such as the member's player's address, name, age, favorite platform, contact information, etc. can also be set as management items.

  The non-member information management unit 702 manages information when the non-member IC coin 31 is used for each device. FIG. 25 shows an example of the information management list 751. The information management list 751 shown in FIG. 25 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When non-member IC coin 31 is used, based on the ID of non-member IC coin 31, for example, the remaining number, inter-bank machine, or issuance as described in the information management list 751 It manages the amount of money inserted into the machine and the settlement amount. These data are managed for each ID of the non-member IC coin 31. When the non-member IC coin 31 is used, the period during which the remaining number can be retained is limited to, for example, one day. Therefore, if it is not within the period, the remaining number cannot be settled and cashed by the settlement machine 10.

  When the non-member IC coin 31 is used, information corresponding to a period in which the remaining number can be held is managed. The information management list 751 shown in FIG. 25 is an example of information in the management period. Note that the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls (counted by the counter 9) at the time of receipt issuance is temporarily managed in order to prevent the use of forged receipts. Therefore, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls is deleted from the management device 13 after confirming the appropriateness of the receipt at the time of prize exchange in the prize manager (POS) 11.

  Here, when IC coins 31 for non-members are used, out (firing balls), safe (supply balls to the upper plate of the game, that is, player's winning balls), win / loss (subtract out from safe) ), The number of stored balls, the number of stored balls for replay, the number of replay fees, points, the type of game machine, number of jackpots, sales of CR machines, etc. It is different from the information when there was.

  The output processing unit 703 manages information transmitted to the card center 16, for example, business results for one day, based on data managed by the member information management unit 701 and the non-member information management unit 702. ing. For example, when an end-of-day processing signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management device 13, information to be transmitted to the card center 16 is output to the protocol converter 14 via the control unit 700. Information output to the protocol converter 14 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the modem 15.

  And each apparatus part of the information management part 701 for members controlled by the control part 700, the information management part 702 for nonmembers, and the output process part 703 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 23). In addition, since the operation | movement about the communication of the information with each apparatus was described in the description part of each apparatus, the management operation | movement of the information input into the management apparatus 13 is mainly demonstrated here.

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  Information from the issuing machine 20, the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, the premium management machine (POS) 11, the checkout machine 10, etc. is input to the control unit 700 of the management apparatus 13 (step S710).

  Based on the information input in step S710, the control unit 700 determines whether the information is information when the member IC card 30 or the member IC coin 31 is used (step S711).

  If it is determined in step S711 that the information is obtained when the member IC card 30 or the member IC coin 31 is used (Yes in step S711), the input information is the member information management unit. It is output to 701 (step S712). The member information management unit 701 manages input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, based on the input information (step S712).

  If it is determined in step S711 that the information is not information when the member IC card 30 or the member IC coin 31 is used (No in step S711), the input information is the non-member information management unit. It is output to 702 (step S713). Based on the input information, the nonmember information management unit 702 manages the input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (step S713).

  Subsequently, based on the information from the output processing unit 703, the control unit 700 determines whether or not an end work processing signal has been input from the personal computer 17 or the like (step S714).

  If it is determined in step S714 that the end-of-day processing signal is not input (No in step S714), the process returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S714 that an end-of-day processing signal has been input (Yes in step S714), the output processing unit 703 uses, for example, the member information management unit 701 and the non-member information management unit 702. Information such as the daily business results aggregated based on the managed data is transmitted to the card center 16 via the control unit 700, the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15 (step S715).

  Subsequently, the control unit 700 determines whether a data transmission request signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like based on information from the output processing unit 703 (step S716).

  If it is determined in step S716 that the data transmission request signal has not been input (No in step S716), the process returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S716 that a data transmission request signal has been input (Yes in step S716), the data is managed by the member information management unit 701 and the non-member information management unit 702. Thus, for example, data as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 is output to the personal computer 17 or the like (step S717). Based on the data managed by the member information management unit 701 and the non-member information management unit 702, the output data is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 17.

  Subsequently, the control unit 700 performs a start-up process (step S718). Here, the start-up process confirms whether or not communication with each device described above is possible via a network, and the presence or absence of a failure in each device by the self-diagnosis function of each device. In this confirmation, when communication with each device is not possible or when it is determined that there is a failure in each device, the store clerk is notified.

(Card Center 16)
Next, a card center that collects and manages information from the management devices 13 of a plurality of game halls that can communicate through the external network 850 configured via the overall management device 800 of the card center 16, the protocol converter 14, the modem 15, and the like. Sixteen integrated management devices 800 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 26 shows a schematic diagram showing an overview of the management device 13 of each gaming hall connected to the overall management device 800 of the card center 16 via the external network 850. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the components of the overall management apparatus 800, and FIG. 28 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the overall management apparatus 800.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the overall management device 800 is connected to the management system of each game hall via an external network 850. Information from each game hall is transmitted to the overall management device 800, and the overall management device 800, for example, the IC card 30 for members, IC coins for members, and non-members issued at each game hall. Total number of remaining times based on ID of IC coin 31, etc., total for each game hall, total for all group game halls, IC card 30 for members of other game halls, IC coins for members, IC coins for non-members Aggregation corresponding to each game hall when 31 is used is performed. Further, the information collected in the overall management device 800 can be output to the management device of each game hall, and the various summation results can be output by the personal computer 17 connected to the management device 13 of each game hall. Can see.

  In this example, the member IC card 30, the member IC coin, and the non-member IC coin 31 issued in each game hall connected via the external network 850 are the group game halls. It is assumed that the system can be used in common.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the overall management apparatus 800 includes a control unit 801, an input / output information processing unit 802, and an information management unit 803.

  The control unit 801 mainly includes an arithmetic device (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 801, input / output of information between the respective units of the input / output information processing unit 802 and the information management unit 803, and output of information between the management devices 13 of each game hall via the external network 850. The input is controlled.

  The input / output information processing unit 802 is input to the card center 16, for example, based on the IDs of the member IC card 30, the member IC coin, and the non-member IC coin 31 issued at each game hall. The frequency, the remaining number when the IC card 30 for a member of another game hall, the IC coin for a member, and the IC coin 31 for a non-member are used, the member information management unit 701 and the non-member information management unit 702 Information from each game hall, such as the daily sales results compiled based on the managed data, is input. Further, the information collected in the overall management device 800 is output to the management device of each game hall via the input / output information processing unit 802.

  The information management unit 803 stores various information of each game hall input to the input / output information processing unit 802 and various information aggregated in the overall management apparatus 800.

  Each unit of the input / output information processing unit 802 and the information management unit 803 controlled by the control unit 801 operates as follows (FIG. 28).

  The control unit 801 waits for input of information to the input / output information processing unit 802. When the control unit 801 detects input of information to the input / output information processing unit 802, the control unit 801 executes processing corresponding thereto.

  First, the remaining number based on the IDs of the IC card 30 for members, the IC coins for members, the IC coins 31 for non-members, etc., which are input to the input / output information processing unit 802, for example, issued at each game hall, etc. Are managed by the member information management unit 701 and the non-member information management unit 702 when the IC card 30 for the member of the game hall, the IC coin for the member, and the IC coin 31 for the non-member are used. Information from each game hall, such as the daily sales results compiled based on the stored data, is input and stored in the information management unit 803 for each game hall (step S810).

  The control unit 801 stores the information stored in the information management unit 803 such as the remaining frequency when the IC card 30 for a member of another game hall, the IC coin for a member, and the IC coin 31 for a non-member are used. Based on the IC card 30 for members issued in other game halls, IC coins for members, and IC coins 31 for non-members, the number of games played is accumulated and totaled for each game hall. Then, for example, for each gaming hall that issued the IC card 30 for members, IC coins for members, and IC coins 31 for non-members every month, a settlement amount corresponding to the accumulated frequency is charged (step S811). . For example, in the game hall A, the IC card 30 for members issued in the game hall B and the game hall C, the IC coins for members, and the IC coins 31 for non-members are used. In the case of 45000 degrees and 17800 degrees, the gaming hall A charges the gaming hall B the amount corresponding to the 45,000 degrees as a billing amount for the month, and the gaming hall A receives 17800 from the gaming hall C. Charge the amount corresponding to the frequency as the billing amount for the month. Further, for example, the member IC card 30 issued by the game hall A, the IC coin for the member, and the IC coin 31 for the non-member are used in the game hall B, and the usage frequency thereof is, for example, 15000 times in the month. In this case, the game hall A can charge the game hall B with an amount corresponding to 30000 degrees (45000 degrees-15000 degrees) as the billed amount for the month.

  The accumulated amount for each gaming hall can be output from the overall management device 800 to the management device for each gaming hall, so that it can be viewed on the personal computer 17 connected to the management device for each gaming hall. Can do.

  Further, the control unit 801 collates the ID and the remaining frequency of each member IC card 30, each member IC coin, each non-member IC coin 31 based on the information stored in the information management unit 803. (Step S812), the result is judged (Step S813). In this collation, the frequency obtained by counting the frequency information managed by the ID is compared with the frequency directly input based on the ID. For example, when the directly input frequency is larger, it is possible to detect an intervention such as fraud.

  If it is determined in step S813 that all the collation results match (“all OK” in step S813), the control unit 801 returns and returns to the start.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S813 that there is a match that does not match the collation result ("NG" in step S813), the control unit 801 does not match the member IC card 30 and the member IC. Information such as the ID of the coin and the non-member IC coin 31 is output to the game hall from which the IC card or IC coin was issued via the input / output information processing unit 802 to notify that there is no match as a result of collation ( Step S814).

  In addition, in the storage medium processing system exemplified in the present embodiment, the management device, the issuing machine, the game medium lending machine, the checkout machine, and other devices connected so as to be able to communicate with each other perform the above various processes. It may be alternatively executed by a communicably connected device, and the execution result may be obtained by communication.

  In addition, when the network illustrated in the present embodiment cannot be communicated due to a disconnection, the issuer 20 stores the frequency stored in the member IC card 30 and the valuable value (points, the number of replayed savings medals, The deposit fee is read and stored in the IC coin 31 (step S127, step S141, step S142). Then, in the gaming medium lending machine, the frequency stored in the IC coin 31 and the acquired valuable value (points, the number of replayed savings and medals, the deposit fee) are read out, and the frequency of renting the gaming medium to the IC coin 31 is calculated. Update (Step S323), update the amount of points given as a member privilege process (Step S324), update the amount of replay savings accumulated medals and renewal consumption for replays (replay) (Step S327) may be performed. Further, in the checkout machine 10, the remaining number of times stored in the IC coin 31, the number of replayed savings medals, the deposit replay fee are read and stored and updated to zero, and the IC coin 31 is collected, and the cash returns of these remaining numbers are returned. Further, it is preferable that the renewal of the replayed stored-ball medal number is stored in the member IC card 30 and the storage fee is updated in cash or in the member IC card 30 (steps S625 and S626). By processing in this way, even if the network is unable to communicate, the game hall can be operated.

  The storage medium processing system, issuing machine, issuing method, gaming medium lending machine, gaming medium lending method, settlement machine, settlement method, and the like according to one embodiment have been described above.

  According to this storage medium processing system, the information of the IC coin 31 storing information for specifying the valuable value in the information stored in the member IC card 30 by the information linking process, and the member IC card 30 The issuer 20 can issue the IC coin 31 having the information associated with the information stored in the member IC card 30. As a result, even if the IC card 30 for members cannot be used, for example, in the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6, the same processing as when the IC card 30 for members is used is performed by using the IC coin 31. Can do.

  Further, according to the issuing machine 20 of the present invention, the information associated with the IC coin 31 storing information for identifying the valuable value in the information stored in the member IC card 30 by the information linking process, The information stored in the IC card 30 is associated with the information, and the IC coin 31 having the information associated with the information stored in the member IC card 30 can be issued.

  Further, according to the issuing machine 20, since the replay fee can be collected as a deposit fee, replay is not possible, for example, a game media lending machine system without the management device 13 or a software change accompanying the replay in the management device 13 Replay can be enabled in a game media lending machine system that cannot be played. In addition, the portion of the collected deposit fee that has not been used is added to the number of stored game media in the settlement machine 10, for example, when the collected fee is from the stored game media. Or if it is collected in cash, it can be refunded in cash. In addition, since the issuing machine 20 has a function of collecting a replay fee, it is not necessary to install a replay accepting machine or the like previously installed in the game hall, so that the capital investment can be reduced, and further, the game hall Can be used effectively.

  Further, according to the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6 of the present invention, the IC coin 31 that stores information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the information stored in the member IC card 30 by the information linking process. The information can be associated with the information stored in the member IC card 30, and the IC coin 31 having the information associated with the information stored in the member IC card 30 can be received to read the information. As a result, even in a configuration in which the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 cannot use the member IC card 30, the same processing as when the member IC card 30 is used can be performed by using the IC coin 31. it can. In addition, it is not necessary to add a system for accepting the member IC card 30 in the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 in which the member IC card 30 cannot be used. Can be relaxed. Further, in the inter-machines 3, 4, and 6, the member player can be given points in accordance with, for example, rental of game media, and the member player's privilege processing can be performed.

  Further, according to the checkout machine 10 of the present invention, the information stored in the member IC card 30 and associated with information having information that can identify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game, The IC coin 31 storing information having information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the information and information capable of specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent can be received and read. Based on the read information, it is possible to pay for money corresponding to the valuable value, or to perform an update process for the re-game process for paying out the game medium again based on the acquired valuable value. it can. Even if the IC card 30 for members is not used, the same processing as when the IC card 30 for members can be performed can be performed by using the IC coin 31.

  In addition, according to this settlement machine, for example, when the collection fee of the unused storage fee is collected from a stored game medium, it is added to the number of stored game media or cash If it is collected at, it can be refunded in cash.

  In addition, since the management device 13 manages information on each device, the sales status of each gaming machine, the entire gaming hall, the entire group gaming hall, etc., using the personal computer 17 connected to the management device 13, etc. The usage status of each member's player can be grasped collectively.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the pachinko ball is used as the game medium has been described. Of course, the same effect can be obtained when a medal is used as the game medium.

1 is a schematic diagram of a storage medium processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of the IC card for members and the IC coin for members or non-members. The side view which shows the external appearance of an issuing machine. The figure which shows the structure part of an issuing machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an issuing machine. FIG. The top view which shows an example of a pedestrian machine (unit). The perspective view of the state which removed the reader / writer unit from the inter-machine. The top view of the inner side of the case member of the state which opened the reader / writer unit. The perspective view of the structure of the rotor vicinity. The figure which shows the structure part of a pedestrian machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-machine. The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a counter. The figure which shows the structure part of a counter. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a counter. The side view which shows the external appearance of a prize management machine (POS). The figure which shows the structure part of a prize management machine (POS). The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a prize management machine (POS). The side view which shows the external appearance of a payment machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a payment machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a payment machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a management apparatus. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a management apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the information management list | wrist when a member IC card or IC coin for members is used. The figure which shows an example of the information management table | surface when the non-member IC coin is used. The schematic diagram which shows the outline | summary in which the management apparatus of each game hall was connected to the integrated management apparatus of the card center via the external network. The figure which shows the structure part of a general management apparatus. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an integrated management apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Storage medium processing apparatus, 2 ... Pachinko machine, 3, 4, 6 ... Inter-machine, 5 ... Slot machine machine, 7 ... Island computer, 8 ... Network, 9 ... Counter, 10 ... Checkout machine, 11 ... Premium Management machine (POS), 13 ... Management device, 14 ... Protocol converter, 15 ... Modem, 16 ... Card center, 17 ... Personal computer, 18 ... Premium dispenser, 19 ... Bill identification device with storage mechanism, 20 ... Issuing machine, 21 ... Data display machine, 22 ... Data disclosure machine.

Claims (55)

Issuance that stores first storage information having information capable of specifying the valuable value obtained as a result of the game, accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and reads the first storage information Machine information reading means;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
An issuing unit that issues a second storage medium storing the second storage information; and
A gaming medium lending machine that performs a gaming medium lending process and does not have a function of accepting the member storage medium,
A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information;
A game medium lending machine comprising: privilege processing means for performing privilege processing for the player who has received the membership registration based on the read second storage information. In a storage medium processing system comprising an issuing machine, a game medium lending machine, and a management device, wherein the issuing machine, the game medium lending machine, and the management device are communicatively connected,
The issuing machine is
Issuance that stores first storage information having information capable of specifying the valuable value obtained as a result of the game, accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and reads the first storage information Machine information reading means;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
Issuing machine information output means for outputting the associated first storage information and / or second recording information to the management device;
Issuing means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored;
The game media lending machine is
A gaming medium lending machine that performs a gaming medium lending process and does not have a function of accepting the member storage medium,
A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information;
Game medium lending machine information output means for outputting information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the read second storage information to the management device;
Gaming medium lending machine information input means for inputting information based on the information output by the gaming medium lending machine information output means from the management device;
A privilege process for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the membership registration based on the second storage information read by the game medium lending machine information reading means and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means. Means and
The management device is
Acquired valuable value specifying information storage means for storing information capable of specifying at least the acquired valuable value;
Management device input means for inputting output information from each means communicably connected to the management device;
Management device output means for outputting the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means to the information input means of the corresponding means based on the information input by the management device input means. A storage medium processing system. Issuance that stores first storage information having information capable of specifying the valuable value obtained as a result of the game, accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and reads the first storage information Machine information reading means;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
And an issuing means for issuing a second storage medium storing the second storage information.   Based on the second storage information, the number of replay pools stored so as to be payable for providing the game medium again to the game is specified, and replaying is performed according to the replay pool number. 4. The issuing machine according to claim 3, wherein a deposit fee that can be refunded can be collected in advance. Money identifying means for accepting money and identifying the money;
First memory information having at least a valuable value corresponding to the money identified by the money identifying means and information capable of specifying an obtained valuable value obtained as a result of the game is stored and issued to a player who has registered as a member An issuing machine information reading means for receiving the recorded member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
An issuer comprising: an issuer issuing means for issuing the member storage medium storing information capable of specifying a valuable value corresponding to the amount of money identified by the money identifying means,
Based on the second storage information, the number of replay pools stored so as to be payable for providing the game medium again to the game is specified, and replaying is performed according to the replay pool number. An issuing machine characterized in that a deposit fee that can be refunded can be collected in advance.   6. The issuing machine according to claim 5, wherein the deposit fee is collected from the valuable value and / or the acquired valuable value.   6. The issuing machine according to claim 5, wherein the deposit fee is collected from the deposited money.   6. The issuing machine according to claim 4, wherein information corresponding to the number of replayable game media stored is input, and the deposit fee can be collected based on the input information.   4. The issuing machine according to claim 3, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin. In a gaming media lending machine that performs gaming media lending processing,
The first storage information having information that can specify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is linked to the first storage information by the information linking process. Game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information, and reading the second storage information;
A privilege processing means for performing privilege processing for the player who has received the membership registration based on the read second storage information;
A game medium lending machine having no function of receiving the member storage medium.   11. The game medium according to claim 10, wherein the privilege process is a re-game process for paying out the game medium again for the game based on the acquired valuable value specified based on the second storage information. Lending machine.   12. The game medium lending machine according to claim 11, wherein the re-game process can collect a fee corresponding to the payout of the game medium.   12. The game medium lending machine according to claim 11, wherein the re-game process can collect a deposit fee collected in advance as a fee for providing the game again in accordance with the payout of the game medium. The privilege processing is
14. The game medium lending according to claim 10, further comprising point updating means for making it possible to give points according to the number of rented game media and updating the given points in a storage means. Machine.   15. The game medium lending machine according to claim 10, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin. The first storage information having information that can specify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is linked to the first storage information by the information linking process. Accepting a second storage medium storing second storage information having information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information and information capable of specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent, A settlement machine information reading means for reading the second stored information;
Money dispensing means capable of dispensing money corresponding to the valuable value specified based on the read second storage information;
Based on the acquired valuable value specified based on the read second storage information, the acquired valuable value updating means for updating the storage medium for the portion used for the re-game processing for paying out the game medium again for the game. A checkout machine characterized by comprising.   A deposit fee reimbursement unit is provided for updating the storage fee information in the storage unit in order to reimburse the unused portion of the deposit fee collected in advance for performing the replay process. The settlement machine according to claim 16. In the settlement machine,
The storage means comprises the member storage medium;
Comprising a second settlement machine information reading means capable of receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
The acquired valuable value update means includes:
The first storage information of the member storage medium read by the second settlement machine information reading means is input, and the input first storage information is associated with the second storage information by the information association process. To determine whether or not
If it is determined that they are not linked, the member storage medium is returned by the second settlement machine information reading means,
If it is determined that the game media are associated with each other, the amount corresponding to the number of game media used for the re-game processing to be paid out to use the game media again for the game is determined as the first storage information or / and the second 18. The member storage medium having information capable of specifying the subtracted acquired valuable value by subtracting from the acquired valuable value specified based on stored information can be issued. Settlement machine. In the settlement machine,
The storage means is composed of a management device that is communicably connected to the settlement machine,
The acquired valuable value update means includes:
The information corresponding to the number of game media used for re-game processing to be paid out in order to use the game media for the game again is output to the management device, and the management device is identified based on the second storage information. Subtract the amount corresponding to the number of game media subjected to the replay processing from the valuable value,
The game, which is set by subtracting from the acquired valuable value based on the second storage information as an amount corresponding to the number of game media used for the re-game processing to be paid out to use the game media again for the game. Reads the number of replay pools stored so that the medium can be paid out again for use in the game, adds the read replay pool number to the acquired valuable value, and outputs the added acquired valuable value to the management device And storing the output valuable value output in the management device anew,
Alternatively, as the amount corresponding to the number of game media provided for re-game processing to be paid out for use in the game again, the game media is subtracted from the acquired valuable value based on the second stored information, and Output to the management device information for adding the replay storage number stored in the management device and renewable for each payout for providing the game medium again to the management value. The settlement machine according to claim 16 or 17, wherein a process based on information for addition is performed. The deposit fee refund means
18. The settlement machine according to claim 17, wherein the deposit fee is paid out by the money dispensing means. In the settlement machine,
The storage means is composed of a management device that is communicably connected to the settlement machine,
The deposit fee refund means
Outputting information based on the custody fee to the management device and causing the management device to add the custody fee to the acquired valuable value;
18. The information for adding the deposit fee to the acquired valuable value is output to the management device, and the management device is caused to perform processing based on the information for addition. Settlement machine.   The payment machine according to any one of claims 16 to 21, further comprising second storage medium recovery means capable of recovering the second storage medium.   The settlement machine according to any one of claims 16 to 22, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin. A game medium lending machine information reading means for accepting a third storage medium storing valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value, and reading the valuable value specifying information;
A game medium that does not have a function of accepting a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and a lending unit that lends a game medium within the range of the valuable value specified by the read valuable value specifying information. In a storage medium processing system having a lending machine,
An issuing machine information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
An issuing machine comprising: issuing means for issuing a second storage medium storing the second storage information;
The game media lending machine is
In the game medium lending machine information reading means, the second storage medium is accepted and the second storage information can be read;
Based on the read second storage information, a member privilege processing means for performing privilege processing for the player who has received the member registration can be further expanded. A game medium lending machine information reading means for accepting a third storage medium storing valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value, and reading the valuable value specifying information;
A game medium that does not have a function of accepting a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and a lending unit that lends a game medium within the range of the valuable value specified by the read valuable value specifying information. Lending machine,
In a storage medium processing system comprising: a management device that is communicably connected to the gaming medium lending machine and that manages at least information from the gaming medium lending machine;
An issuing machine information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
Issuing machine information output means for outputting the associated first storage information and / or second recording information to the management device;
An issuing unit that issues a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored can be added to at least the management device so as to be able to communicate;
The game media lending machine is
In the game medium lending machine information reading means, the second storage medium is accepted and the second storage information can be read;
Game medium lending machine information output means for outputting information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the read second storage information to the management device;
Gaming medium lending machine information input means for inputting information based on the information output by the gaming medium lending machine information output means from the management device;
A privilege process for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the membership registration based on the second storage information read by the game medium lending machine information reading means and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means. Means and can be further expanded,
The management device is
Acquired valuable value specifying information storage means for storing information capable of specifying at least the acquired valuable value;
Management device input means for inputting output information from each means communicably connected to the management device;
Management device output means for outputting the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means to the information input means of the corresponding means based on the information input by the management device input means. A storage medium processing system. Counting means for receiving game media and counting the number of game media;
Receiving a member storage medium in which first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game is stored and issued to a player who has received membership registration; A counter comprising: counter information writing means for reading the first storage information, specifying the acquired valuable value from the read first stored information, and adding the counted result to the acquired valuable value for storage. When,
A prize dispenser information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
A prize dispenser comprising: a prize dispenser for displaying the type and quantity of a prize to be paid out or to be paid out based on the acquired valuable value identified from the read first storage information;
Receiving the second storage information storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked to the first storage information by the information linking process; Game medium lending machine information reading means for reading;
A privilege processing means for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the member registration based on the read second storage information, and having a function of accepting the member storage medium for performing a game medium lending process. No gaming media lending machine,
Issuing machine information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
An issuer comprising: an issuing unit that issues a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored. The counting machine and the prize dispenser are connected to be communicable,
The counter is
Counting means for receiving game media and counting the number of game media;
Receiving a member storage medium in which first storage information having information capable of specifying the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game is stored and issued to a player who has received membership registration; Counter information writing means for reading the first storage information, specifying the acquired valuable value from the read first stored information, and adding and storing the counted result to the acquired valuable value,
The prize dispenser is
A prize dispenser information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
A storage medium processing system comprising: a prize payout processing means for paying out a prize or displaying a type and quantity of the prize to be paid out based on the acquired valuable value specified from the read first storage information.
Receiving the second storage information storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information linked to the first storage information by the information linking process; Game medium lending machine information reading means for reading;
A privilege processing means for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the member registration based on the read second storage information, and having a function of accepting the member storage medium for performing a game medium lending process. No gaming media lending machine,
Issuing machine information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
An issuer comprising: an issuing unit that issues a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored. An issuing machine, a game medium lending machine, a counter, a prize dispenser, and a management apparatus are provided, and the issuing machine, the game medium lending machine, the counter, the prize dispenser, and the management apparatus communicate with each other. In a storage medium processing system connected in a possible manner,
The issuing machine is
Issuance that stores first storage information having information capable of specifying the valuable value obtained as a result of the game, accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and reads the first storage information Machine information reading means;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
Issuing machine information output means for outputting the associated first storage information and / or second recording information to the management device;
Issuing means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored;
The game media lending machine is
A gaming medium lending machine that performs a gaming medium lending process and does not have a function of accepting the member storage medium,
A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information;
Game medium lending machine information output means for outputting information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the read second storage information to the management device;
Gaming medium lending machine information input means for inputting information based on the information output by the gaming medium lending machine information output means from the management device;
A privilege process for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the membership registration based on the second storage information read by the game medium lending machine information reading means and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means. Means and
The counter is
Counting means for receiving game media and counting the number of game media;
A counter information reading means for receiving a member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
Counter value writing means for specifying the acquired valuable value from the read first storage information, and adding and storing the counted result of counting to the acquired valuable value; and
The prize dispenser is
A prize dispenser information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
A prize payout process for paying out a prize or displaying the type and quantity of the prize to be paid out based on the obtained valuable value specified based on the information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information Means and
The management device is
Acquired valuable value specifying information storage means for storing information capable of specifying at least the acquired valuable value;
Management device input means for inputting output information from each means communicably connected to the management device;
Management device output means for outputting the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means to the corresponding means based on the information input by the management device input means. Storage medium processing system. In a storage medium processing system in which a counter, a prize dispenser, and a management device are connected so as to communicate with each other,
The counter is
Counting means for receiving game media and counting the number of game media;
A counter information reading means for receiving a member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
Counter value writing means for specifying the acquired valuable value from the read first storage information, and adding and storing the counted result of counting to the acquired valuable value; and
The prize dispenser is
A prize dispenser information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
A prize payout process for paying out a prize or displaying the type and quantity of the prize to be paid out based on the obtained valuable value specified based on information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information Means and
The management device is
Acquired valuable value specifying information storage means for storing information capable of specifying at least the acquired valuable value;
Management device input means for inputting output information from each means communicably connected to the management device;
Management device output means for outputting the information stored in the acquired valuable value specifying information storage means to the corresponding means based on the information input by the management device input means,
In the storage medium processing system,
Issuing machine information reading means for receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
Information linking processing means for linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
Issuing machine information output means for outputting the associated first storage information and / or second recording information to the management device;
An issuing machine comprising: issuing means for issuing a second storage medium in which the second storage information is stored;
A game medium lending machine information reading means for receiving the second storage medium and reading the second storage information;
Game medium lending machine information output means for outputting information that can specify the acquired valuable value in the read second storage information to the management device;
Gaming medium lending machine information input means for inputting information based on the information output by the gaming medium lending machine information output means from the management device;
A privilege process for performing a privilege process for the player who has received the membership registration based on the second storage information read by the game medium lending machine information reading means and / or the information input by the game medium lending machine information input means. And a medium for lending the game medium, and a game medium lending machine having no function of accepting the member storage medium can be added to at least the management device in a communicable manner. system. The privilege processing means in the game medium lending machine,
28. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a point updating unit that makes it possible to give points in accordance with the number of rented game media and update the given points in a storage unit. The storage medium processing system described.   31. The storage medium processing system according to claim 30, wherein the storage means is a management device that is communicably connected to the second storage medium or the game medium lending machine. The game media lending machine is
Points are given according to the number of rented game media, the point identification information that can identify the granted points is based on the information that can identify the valuable value read by the game media lending machine information reading means, 30. The storage medium processing system according to any one of claims 2, 25, 28, and 29, wherein a game medium lending machine information output means outputs the information to the management device.   33. The storage medium according to claim 32, further comprising a point information processing apparatus capable of withdrawing points from the management apparatus in which the point specifying information is stored based on the first storage information of the first storage medium. Processing system.   30. The storage medium processing system according to any one of claims 1, 2, 24 to 29, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin. Issuance that stores first storage information having information capable of specifying the valuable value obtained as a result of the game, accepts a member storage medium issued to a player who has received membership registration, and reads the first storage information Machine information reading step;
An information linking process step of linking the second storage information of the second storage medium storing the second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the read first storage information and the first storage information; ,
An issuing step for issuing a second storage medium storing the second storage information.   Based on the second storage information, the number of replay pools stored so as to be payable for providing the game medium again to the game is specified, and replaying is performed according to the replay pool number. 36. The issuing method according to claim 35, further comprising a deposit fee collection step of collecting a deposit fee that can be refunded in advance. A currency identification step for accepting currency and identifying the currency;
First stored information having at least a valuable value corresponding to the money identified in the currency identifying step and information capable of specifying an obtained valuable value obtained as a result of the game is stored and issued to a player who has registered as a member An issuing machine information reading step for receiving the recorded member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
An issuing machine issuing step for issuing the member storage medium storing information capable of specifying a valuable value corresponding to the amount of money identified in the money identifying step;
Based on the second storage information, the number of replay pools stored so as to be payable for providing the game medium again to the game is specified, and replaying is performed according to the replay pool number. A depositing fee collecting step of collecting a depositing fee that can be refunded in advance.   38. The issuing method according to claim 37, wherein, in the deposit fee collection step, the deposit fee is collected from the valuable value and / or the acquired valuable value.   38. The issuing method according to claim 37, wherein, in the depositing fee collection step, the depositing fee is collected from the deposited money.   38. In the deposit fee collection step, information corresponding to the number of replayable game media stored is input, and the deposit fee can be collected based on the input information. Issuance method.   36. The issuing method according to claim 35, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin. In a gaming medium lending method for lending gaming media,
The first storage information having information that can specify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is linked to the first storage information by the information linking process. A game medium lending machine information reading step of accepting a second storage medium storing second storage information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information, and reading the second storage information;
A privilege processing step of performing a privilege processing for the player who has received the membership registration based on the read second storage information;
A gaming medium renting method characterized by not having the member storage medium accepting step.   43. The game according to claim 42, wherein the privilege processing step is a re-game process for paying out game media again for use in a game based on an acquired valuable value specified based on the second storage information. Media lending method.   44. The game medium lending method according to claim 43, wherein the re-game processing step can collect a fee corresponding to the payout of the game medium.   44. The game medium lending method according to claim 43, wherein the re-game processing step can collect a deposit fee collected in advance as a fee for providing the game again in accordance with the payout of the game medium. The privilege processing step includes
46. The game medium lending according to any one of claims 42 to 45, further comprising a point updating step that makes it possible to give points according to the number of rented game media and update the given points in a storage means. Method.   47. The game medium lending method according to any one of claims 42 to 46, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin. The first storage information having information that can specify the acquired valuable value obtained as a result of the game stored in the member storage medium issued to the player who has received the member registration is linked to the first storage information by the information linking process. Accepting a second storage medium storing second storage information having information for specifying the acquired valuable value in the first storage information and information capable of specifying the valuable value that can be collected when the game medium is lent, A settlement machine information reading step for reading the second storage information;
A money dispensing step capable of dispensing money corresponding to the valuable value specified based on the read second storage information;
Based on the acquired valuable value specified on the basis of the read second storage information, an acquired valuable value updating step for updating the storage medium for the portion used for the re-game processing for paying out the game medium again for the game. A settlement method characterized by comprising.   A deposit fee reimbursement step for updating the storage fee information in the storage means so as to refund the unused portion of the deposit fee collected in advance for the re-game processing. The settlement method according to claim 48. In the settlement method,
The storage means comprises the member storage medium;
A second settlement machine information reading step capable of receiving the member storage medium and reading the first storage information;
In the acquired valuable value update step,
The first storage information of the member storage medium read in the second settlement machine information reading step is input, and the input first storage information is associated with the second storage information by the information association process. To determine whether or not
If it is determined that it is not linked, the member storage medium is returned,
If it is determined that the game media are associated with each other, the amount corresponding to the number of game media used for the re-game processing to be paid out to use the game media again for the game is determined as the first storage information or / and the second 50. The member storage medium having information capable of specifying the obtained valuable value by subtracting from the obtained valuable value specified on the basis of stored information can be issued. Settlement method. In the settlement method,
The storage means is composed of a management device connected to be communicable,
In the acquired valuable value update step,
The information corresponding to the number of game media used for re-game processing to be paid out in order to use the game media for the game again is output to the management device, and the management device is identified based on the second storage information. Subtract the amount corresponding to the number of game media subjected to the replay processing from the valuable value,
The game, which is set by subtracting from the acquired valuable value based on the second storage information as an amount corresponding to the number of game media used for the re-game processing to be paid out to use the game media again for the game. Reads the number of replay pools stored so that the medium can be paid out again for use in the game, adds the read replay pool number to the acquired valuable value, and outputs the added acquired valuable value to the management device And storing the output valuable value output in the management device anew,
Alternatively, as the amount corresponding to the number of game media provided for re-game processing to be paid out for use in the game again, the game media is subtracted from the acquired valuable value based on the second stored information, and Output to the management device information for adding the replay storage number stored in the management device and renewable for each payout for providing the game medium again to the management value. The settlement method according to claim 48 or 49, wherein processing based on information for addition is performed. In the deposit fee refund step,
50. The settlement method according to claim 49, wherein the deposit fee is paid out in the money dispensing step. In the settlement method,
The storage means is composed of a management device connected to be communicable,
In the deposit fee refund step,
Outputting information based on the custody fee to the management device and causing the management device to add the custody fee to the acquired valuable value;
50. The information for adding the deposit fee to the acquired valuable value is output to the management device, and the management device is caused to perform processing based on the information for addition. Settlement method.   54. The settlement method according to any one of claims 48 to 53, further comprising a second storage medium recovery step capable of recovering the second storage medium.   The settlement method according to any one of claims 48 to 54, wherein the second storage medium is made of an IC coin.

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