JP2018081423A - Authentification system, authentication method, server, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an authentication system making it possible to perform easy user-login to the system without making a user perform troublesome operation.SOLUTION: Upon reading a code indicated on a display of a prize exchanging terminal 530, player's smart-phone 570 transmits data or the like acquired from the code to a backbone server 600. The backbone server 600 performs an authentication check on the basis of the data and the like, and when judging that it is an authorized user, the backbone server generates display data so that a screen corresponding to the user can be displayed on a prize exchange terminal 530.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention relates to an authentication system that performs user authentication using a player's portable device.

  In amusement stores (hall stores), prize exchanges are performed in which game media such as medals and pachinko balls obtained by players using pachislot machines and pachinko machines are exchanged for prizes according to their value. When exchanging prizes (which are different from special prizes that can be exchanged for money, such as daily necessities and miscellaneous goods), (1) many types of prizes cannot be arranged due to space issues in the hall store or problems in purchasing. (2) The lineup of prizes is fixed, and there is no flexible prize lineup that allows the latest prizes to be taken in a timely manner. (3) General market prices because prizes are exchanged based on the suggested retail price. As a result, there were various problems such as expensive exchange.

  Accordingly, the inventors of the present application have proposed a prize exchange system having a mechanism that collects product information from an online shopping site operated by a third party and can exchange the information as a prize. With such a prize exchange system, players can select products from a wide variety of products sold on online shopping sites, and the product lineup is frequently updated. Since the exchange based on the mail order price is performed, all the above-mentioned problems are solved.

  Further, when a player logs in to such a prize exchange system, it is also possible to log in using a one-time password on the player's portable device.

  In the conventional one-time password, a one-time password is displayed every predetermined time using a hardware token or software token, and the one-time password is input in addition to the user ID and password. Thus, it is possible to log in to the system, and as a result, the security level is improved.

  For example, in the free gift exchange system of Patent Document 1, a player registers his / her name and password with a smartphone or the like, and when logging into the free gift exchange system, the user is requested to enter the registered password, and the user authentication is performed based on the entered password. It is carried out. Here, it is conceivable to use the above one-time password instead of the password.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2015-27421

  However, if a one-time password is used in an online gift exchange system such as Patent Document 1, although it is possible to improve the security level, it is necessary to prepare and set a hardware token or software token, An operation of inputting a one-time token at the time of login will be added, and the player will be forced to perform a more complicated operation.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an authentication system that allows easy user login to a system using a one-time password without forcing the user to perform complicated operations.

  The present invention provides the following authentication system, authentication method, server, and program.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An authentication system (for example, prize exchange system 1) including a first device (for example, prize exchange terminal 530) and a server (for example, core server 600),
The first device includes:
First information on the first device (for example, a device ID for identifying the prize exchange terminal 530 or a store code for identifying the device ID and a hall store) is transmitted to the server (for example, (3) in FIG. 18). ),
When the second information (for example, a code token for generating the code X) is received from the server, the code generated based on the second information is displayed on the display unit (for example, the display 535) of the first device. Display (for example, (6) in FIG. 18),
The server
When the first information is received from the first device, the second information is generated based on the first information (for example, (4) in FIG. 18),
The generated second information is transmitted to the first device (for example, (5) in FIG. 18),
The second device (for example, the smartphone 570) captures the code (for example, the code X shown in FIG. 18) displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user (for example, a player) operation. Identification information for identifying the data and the second device or the user stored in the second device when data (for example, decoded data of code X) is acquired from the captured image obtained as a result of the above (For example, mobile ID or application ID) is received from the second device (for example, (7), (8) in FIG. 18),
When the third information is received from the second device, the user authentication check is performed based on the third information (for example, (9) in FIG. 18),
According to the result of the authentication check, fourth information (for example, a login token according to (11) in FIG. 18) to be transmitted to the first device is generated.

  With this configuration of the present invention, the user can log in to the system with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
When the first device receives the fourth information from the server (for example, polling to the backbone server 600 by the prize exchange terminal 530 ((10) in FIG. 18), or the prize exchange terminal 530 from the backbone server 600). Transmission), the display means is configured to display a screen based on the fourth information.

  With such a configuration of the present invention, a screen corresponding to the result of the authentication check in the server is displayed on the first device where the user has performed the login operation on the portable device, and the user is forced to perform complicated operations. There is no.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the second embodiment.
As a result of the authentication check, when it is determined that the user is valid, the screen corresponding to the identification information (for example, the member ID according to (13) in FIG. 18) is displayed on the display unit of the first device. Operation selection screen) is displayed.

  With such a configuration of the present invention, a screen corresponding to the user's mobile device and the user is displayed on the first device on which the user has performed the login operation on the mobile device, forcing the user to perform complicated operations. There is no.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
The first device is configured to display the code on the display means for a predetermined time.

  With such a configuration of the present invention, it is possible to prevent other users from illegally reading the code displayed on the first device or performing a login operation by mistake.

The invention according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An authentication method executed by an authentication system including a first device and a server,
In the first device, transmitting first information about the first device to the server;
In the first device, when the second information is received from the server, the code generated based on the second information is displayed on the display unit of the first device;
Generating the second information based on the first information when the server receives the first information from the first device;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device in the server;
In the server, when the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and Receiving from the second device third information including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device or the second device;
In the server, when the third information is received from the second device, a step of performing an authentication check of the user based on the third information;
Generating, in the server, fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check.

  With this configuration of the present invention, the user can log in to the system with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token. Further, the second to fourth embodiments described above can be substantially applied to the invention according to the fifth embodiment.

The invention according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
An authentication method executed by a server used in an authentication system including a first device,
Generating first information based on the first information when receiving first information about the first device from the first device;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second device or Receiving from the second device third information including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device;
When receiving the third information from the second device, performing an authentication check of the user based on the third information;
Generating fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check,
The code is a code generated based on the second information when the first device receives the second information.

  With this configuration of the present invention, the user can log in to the system with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token. Further, the second to fourth embodiments described above can be substantially applied to the invention according to the sixth embodiment.

The invention according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A server used in an authentication system including a first device,
The server
When receiving first information about the first device from the first device, generating second information based on the first information,
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second device or Receiving third information from the second device including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
According to the result of the authentication check, generate fourth information to be transmitted to the first device,
The code is a code generated based on the second information when the first device receives the second information.

  With this configuration of the present invention, the user can log in to the system with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token. Further, the second to fourth embodiments described above can be substantially applied to the invention according to the seventh embodiment.

The invention according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
The first device,
Sending first information about the first device to a server;
When the second information is received from the server, the code generated based on the second information is displayed on the display unit of the first device,
The server,
When receiving the first information from the first device, generating the second information based on the first information;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second Receiving third information from the second device including identification information for identifying the user stored in the device or the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
A program that functions to generate fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check.

  With this configuration of the present invention, the user can log in to the system with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token. Further, the second to fourth embodiments described above can be substantially applied to the invention according to the eighth embodiment.

The invention according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
Server
When receiving the first information about the first device from the first device, the second information is generated based on the first information,
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second device or Receiving third information from the second device including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
In accordance with a result of the authentication check, a program that functions to generate fourth information to be transmitted to the first device,
The code is a code generated based on the second information when the first device receives the second information.

  With this configuration of the present invention, the user can log in to the system with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token. Further, the second to fourth embodiments described above can be substantially applied to the invention according to the ninth embodiment.

  With the user authentication system according to the present invention, it is possible to log in to a user shared device (predetermined system) with a simple operation that does not involve input of an ID, a password, or the like, using the camera function of the user's portable device. In addition, it is not necessary to prepare and set a special hardware token or software token.

  In addition, the code token displayed on the user shared device and associated with the device is read by the user's portable device, and this is transmitted together with the member ID to the server via the portable device. Can be checked.

  Furthermore, since the authentication result is transmitted to the login target device, a screen corresponding to the member ID can be immediately displayed on the login target device.

  Originally, it is possible to connect and participate safely using a mobile device familiar to the user to a system that requires a high level of security, such as a dedicated line or a closed environment intra network. .

It is a figure showing the system outline of the prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing a gaming machine provided with a sand device. It is a perspective view which shows a sand apparatus. It is a figure which shows the operation unit of a sand apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a sand apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an island edge counter. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a hall computer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of prize POS. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the large sized viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hall | hole management terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the surplus ball accumulation function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the user authentication function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the code reading function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the portable apparatus connection management function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the use service according to the cooperation condition of the card | curd and smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the operation | movement flow of the player in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline | summary of the operation | movement flow of the player in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a hall computer. It is a functional block diagram of premium POS. It is a functional block diagram of a prize exchange terminal in a prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of a hall management terminal in the prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of a large sized viewer in the prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of a smart phone used in a prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of a core server in the prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of the mobile management server in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a shop management server in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a shop system I / F server in the prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram of a management terminal in the prize exchange system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which downloads the application for prize exchange systems in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the code reading screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the reading content display screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the download guide screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the download screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure which registers an e-mail address with the application for prize exchange systems in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mail registration screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the prize browsing by the application for prize exchange systems, and store registration. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the prize browsing by the application for prize exchange systems, and store registration. It is a figure which shows the home screen of the smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize information screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the code reading screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the process sequence regarding cooperation of a membership card and a smart phone. It is a figure which shows the management screen etc. of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize cooperation system application cooperation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the extra ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smart phone. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the extra ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smart phone. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the extra ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smart phone. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the extra ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smart phone. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the extra ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smart phone. It is a figure which shows the login waiting screen etc. of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the login completion screen of a prize exchange terminal, etc. in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the surplus ball accumulation confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the possession ball / left-hand selection screen of a prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the extra ball confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize exchange screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize exchange screen etc. of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the member information and delivery destination confirmation screen of a prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the surplus ball accumulation confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the exchange confirmation screen etc. of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize exchange acceptance slip in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the member information registration screen of a smart phone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. In the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, it is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the time limit management of the extra ball accumulated. It is a figure which shows the surplus reserve setting management screen of a hall | hole management terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for a portable device connection management function in the prize exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the prize selection screen of a viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize selection screen of a viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize detail display screen of a viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize selection screen of a viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

[Explanation of System Schematic]
With reference to FIG. 1, the system outline | summary of the prize exchange system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is configured to include a device installed in a hall store and a computer center device, and a part of the computer center device is online through a network such as the Internet. Connected to site terminals. The prize exchange system 1 in FIG. 1 is preferably an online mail order-linked prize exchange system (online prize exchange system). With such a prize exchange system 1, a player can exchange the acquired game medium for a product (prize) provided on the online shopping site.

  The prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with the hall system 2 when a hall system 2 (separate from the prize exchange system 1) for managing stored balls, medal medals, prizes, etc. is operated in the hall store. Work to allow players to select prizes, exchange prizes and place prizes. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 and the hall system are connected by a network and perform transmission / reception of predetermined data as necessary. The hall system 2 is basically a provider system different from the provider (provider / manufacturer) of the prize exchange system 1, but may be a separate system by the provider of the prize exchange system 1. The hall system 2 may be provided as a part of the prize exchange system 1 by a provider of the prize exchange system 1 or the like.

  The hall system 2 shown in FIG. 1 includes a hall computer 400, a hall DB 420, a gaming machine 10, a sand device 20, a prize POS 500, an island edge counting device 520, a connection management device 90, and a prize exchange functioning as a prize exchange device. A terminal 530, a large viewer 550a and a small viewer 550b functioning as a prize selection device, a hall management terminal 430, and a digital signage device 580 are provided. In the present embodiment, an article that can be exchanged by a game medium acquired by a player is referred to as a “prize”. However, a terminal that manages the exchange of prizes in a hall store is referred to as “prize POS” here for convenience. I will call it.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, portable devices, such as the smart phone 570 which a player owns, a mobile phone, and PDA, can function as a prize selection device.

  The gaming machine 10 is, for example, a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine, and a player acquires a game medium (medal or pachinko ball) by playing with them. In this specification, A pachislot machine will be described as an example, and the prize exchange process and operation will be described with a focus on the case where a pachinko ball is acquired with a pachinko machine.

  The hall computer 400 has functions such as managing the status of the devices (including the game situation of the player), members, and prizes arranged in the hall store, and the hall DB 420 that records various data. Is provided. The gaming machine 10 is, for example, a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine, and a player obtains a game medium (medal or pachinko ball) by playing with them. Further, the gaming machine 10 is connected to the hall computer 400 and the sand device 20, and exchanges information regarding the gaming status and the number of game media held (the number of medals and the number of balls) with these devices.

  The prize POS 500 is installed at a prize exchange counter in the hall store, and the staff of the hall shop operates to deal with the prize exchange of the player. For example, a receipt issued by an island edge counting device 520 arranged at the end of an “island” in which a plurality of gaming machines 10 are arranged together is received from the player and read into the prize POS 500 (or from the player) The count value and the holding number transmitted from the sand device 20 are read by the presented hall member card or the like), and the prize of the corresponding value is provided to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the prize exchange terminal 530 provides the number of game media held by the player ascertained by the prize POS 500 to the prize exchange terminal 530, thereby enabling the prize exchange system 1 to exchange prizes. As described above, in the hall store, the function of the conventional prize POS 500 is used to exchange the store gifts (general prizes) and special prizes arranged in the store gift display corner of the hall store, and the prize exchange system 1 By linking, it is possible to exchange for a wide variety of prizes handled on the online shopping site. Here, the prize POS 500 that has been installed in the hall store is used in cooperation with the prize exchange system 1, but it is designed to have a function that can be linked with the prize exchange system 1. It is also possible to newly install a prize POS and other devices.

  The counting device is a device that counts the number of balls (medals) acquired by the player. In addition to the above-mentioned island edge counting device 520, each of the hall stores can be used as a sanding device with a counting function or other counting device. It can be arranged in various places.

  The connection management device 90 includes a prize exchange device (for example, a prize exchange terminal 530), a prize selection device (for example, a large viewer 550a and a small viewer 550b), a hall management terminal 430, and a core server 600 of a computer center. Control the connection to and from. The connection management device 90 includes a VPN router function when connecting the above-described device in the hall store and the backbone server 600 by a VPN (Virtual Private Network), and in addition, a connection for controlling connection with the backbone server 600 Includes control functions. Further, the connection management device 90 may be a device composed of a plurality of devices including a gateway device having a gateway function, a VPN router device having a VPN router function, and a connection control device having a connection control function and the like. .

  As described above, the prize exchange terminal 530 functions as a prize exchange apparatus. The prize exchange device displays information on the prizes preselected by the prize selection device (the prizes registered in the shopping list), finally selects the prizes to be exchanged, registers them in the prize exchange basket, and places an order. It is a device for instructing. Such selection and order instruction are basically performed by the player himself at the prize exchange counter, but may be performed by the staff of the hall store. In the present embodiment, the prize exchange terminal 530 is exemplified as a dedicated terminal that functions only as a prize exchange apparatus. However, the prize exchange terminal 530 may be set as an apparatus having a function as a prize selection apparatus or other functions.

  Further, it can be integrated with the prize POS 500 and the sand device 20 of the hall system 2 arranged in the hall store, and the function as a prize exchange device can be provided. The login to the prize exchange device can be performed, for example, by causing the card reader of the prize exchange device to read the membership card of the prize exchange system or by using a portable device such as the player's smartphone 570.

  In this specification, the membership card managed by the hall system 2 is referred to as a “hall membership card”, and the membership card managed by the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment is simply referred to as a “member card”. Further, a member managed by the hall system 2 is referred to as a hall member, and a member managed by the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment is simply referred to as a “member”.

  Such a hole member card and a member card are, for example, a non-contact IC card, and the non-contact IC card is a card provided with a non-contact IC chip based on near field communication (NFC). Further, by linking the membership card with the hall membership card or linking the membership card to the smartphone 570 or the like, it is possible to log in to the prize exchange device and use the prize exchange service by the prize exchange system 1.

  In addition, a smart phone or a mobile phone with a built-in non-contact IC chip can be linked to the membership card, and the prize exchange device can be used by using the linked smart phone or the like.

  Both the large viewer 550a and the small viewer 550b are arranged in the hall store and function as a prize selection device. The prize selection apparatus is an apparatus that displays information related to prizes registered from a plurality of online shopping sites, and allows a player to select these prizes (products) as prizes that can be exchanged in the future. Member registration can also be performed (under predetermined conditions) by means of the prize selection device. The prize selected by the player is registered in the favorites list. In addition, portable devices such as the player's smartphone 570 described above also function as a prize selection device.

  In the present embodiment, the large viewer 550a is, for example, a 50 inch large display (touch panel type display device), and the small viewer 550b is a 10 inch display (touch panel type display device). As a prize selection device, a mobile phone or a tablet terminal owned by an individual player, or any other terminal capable of network communication can be used in addition to a viewer and a smartphone.

  The hall management terminal 430 is provided in the hall store, and can be operated by a manager of the hall store or the like to perform settings related to extra-yen accumulation, which will be described later.

  For example, the digital signage device 580 is installed in the upper part of the gaming machine 10 and displays a prize exchange provided by the prize exchange system 1. The digital signage device 580 can be configured to be connected to the sand device 20 so that images displayed on the operation unit of the sand device 20 are displayed in conjunction with each other. Also, the digital signage device 580 can be configured to be connected to the prize exchange system 1 via the connection management device 90 or the like.

  The prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 has functions such as prize selection control, prize exchange control, prize ordering control, and the like. The prize exchange system 1 includes a backbone server 600, a backbone DB 650, a mobile I / F server 680, a mobile management server 860, a mobile management DB 870, a shop management server 700, a prize DB 750, a shop system I / F server 840, and a computer center. A management terminal 880 is provided.

  The core server 600 manages the users of the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment as non-members, temporary members, and members of multiple statuses, and controls prize selection according to player prize selection and prize exchange operations, respectively. Processing and prize exchange control processing are performed, and when prize exchange is determined, prize ordering processing is automatically performed for the corresponding online shopping site. Member information and information related to prize selection and prize exchange are stored in the backbone DB 650. In addition, browsing and searching for prizes by prize selection control processing is also provided to non-member players.

  The mobile I / F server 680 provides a predetermined WEB page and HTML data to these devices in response to access from a WEB browser executed by the smartphone 570, a mobile phone, a PDA, a feature phone, or the like. The mobile I / F server 680 also functions as an application server that transmits and receives data in response to access from other applications executed by the smartphone 570 or the like. The smartphone 570 and the like function as a prize selection device, and the player can perform member registration, prize selection, and SNS (Social Networking Service) communication processing using the smartphone 570 and the like.

  The mobile I / F server 680 accesses a mobile management server 860, which will be described later, according to a prize selection operation of the smartphone 570 or the like, and refers to and updates data in the mobile management DB 870 and the core DB 650 as necessary. Further, the data and the like of the mobile management DB 870 of the mobile management server 860 are referred to and updated in accordance with the SNS communication operation of the smartphone 570 and the like. Note that the smartphone 570 or the like is a computer carried by the player, and can function as a device that performs prize selection and SNS communication at a hall store or any other place.

  The mobile management server 860 provides the SNS communication function to the smartphone 570 or the like. For example, messages (talks) can be exchanged with a hall store or a group registered by the player in accordance with the SNS communication operation of the smartphone 570.

  The shop management server 700 collects and manages shop information related to a shop of one or a plurality of online shopping sites, receives (or collects) prize information related to prizes handled on the online shopping site, and satisfies a predetermined condition The prize information is stored as information that can be displayed on the prize selection device. These shop information and prize information are stored in the prize DB 750. Also, in response to a command from the core server 600, a prize delivery instruction is transmitted to the corresponding online shopping site.

  The prize exchange system 1 is provided with an I / F server according to the system of the online shopping site connected to the prize exchange system 1. For example, prize information on prizes that are candidates for prizes is transmitted from the system of the online shopping site to the I / F server, and a player who is a member sends the prize to the system of the online shopping site from the I / F server. Based on the prize exchange instruction from the operating terminal, data related to prize ordering is transmitted.

  Here, an example is shown in which each shop system is connected to the shop system I / F server 840 of the prize exchange system 1 when the online shopping site has its own shop system (850, 851). . In this example, two shop systems (850, 851) are connected to the shop system I / F server 840, but one shop system may be connected, or three or more shop systems are connected. May be. In addition, various shop I / F servers are prepared in the prize exchange system 1 according to the system configuration of the online shopping site, and various connection forms can be established between these shop I / F servers and the shop system. it can.

  In addition, when a plurality of shop interface functions are prepared, these functions can be combined into a shop I / F server so that fewer shop I / F servers can be used. It is also possible to use more shop I / F servers corresponding to the specified functions. Further, the shop I / F server can be integrated with the shop management server 700 and other devices.

  The management terminal 880 is disposed in the computer center and can be operated by the management / administrator of the prize exchange system 1 to input management items.

  The configuration of the prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is merely an example, and a similar system can be constructed by various other configurations. For example, each computer including the core server 600 can be divided into a plurality of computers according to functions and the like. Conversely, a plurality of computers can be integrated into a smaller number of computers.

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Next, with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the gaming machine 10 and the sand device 20 used in the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine 10 provided with the sand device 20. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the sand device 20. Further, the gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 is a pachislot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 2, sand devices 20 are provided on the right side of the gaming machine 10, respectively. Each sand device 20 is installed corresponding to the adjacent gaming machine 10 and is connected to be communicable with the corresponding gaming machine 10. Each sand device 20 is communicably connected to a hall computer 400 that performs system management and sales management of the sand device 20 for the entire hall.

  A front surface portion 21 of the sand device 20 includes an LED (light-emitting diode) unit 31, a card insertion port 32, a bill insertion port 33 into which a bill can be inserted, an operation unit 34 configured by a touch panel LCD (liquid crystal display), A camera 35, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 36, a medal (game medium) payout tray 37, a speaker cover 38, a medal (game medium) counting slot 39, and the like are provided. The card insertion slot 32 is an insertion slot that can accept an information card issued by a card issuing machine (not shown) in a hall, for example. The LED unit 31 includes a full color LED 31A and an infrared LED (infrared light emitting diode) 31B.

  A player can receive a medal as a game medium necessary for a game by inserting an information card (for example, an IC card) or a predetermined amount of banknotes into the card insertion slot 32 or the banknote insertion slot 33. it can. In addition, the player can receive a medal loan required for the game by holding the non-contact IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 36.

  The sand device 20 receives an information card / banknote, or presents a non-contact IC card, and counts the number of medals according to the amount of the inserted value medium by a dispensing hopper provided inside. To pay out from the medal payout tray 37. In addition, when the sand device 20 receives an information card in which the number of usable medals is written, the number of medals corresponding to the number of medals written in the inserted information card is paid out in the inside. It is counted by the hopper and paid out from the medal payout tray 37. The player can play a game in the gaming machine 10 by inserting the medal paid out from the medal payout tray 37 into the medal slot 11 of the gaming machine 10.

  Here, the contactless IC card includes, for example, a hall member card, a smartphone 540 incorporating a contactless IC chip, a PDA, a feature phone, other portable devices, and communication devices.

  Further, in the gaming machine 10, medals are paid out to the medal payout tray 12 according to the result of the game. The player can pick up the medal from the medal payout tray 12 and insert it into the medal counting slot 39 of the sand device 20 so that the medal can be counted by the sand device 20. The sand device 20 counts medals inserted from the medal counting insertion port 39 by a counting hopper provided inside. As described above, the sand device 20 is also provided in the gaming machine 10 and has a function of counting medals paid out from the gaming machine 10 according to the result of the game. ing.

  When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, pachinko balls are introduced into the counting slot of the sand device 20. For example, when a player drops a pachinko ball paid out on the upper plate as a result of the game to the lower plate by performing a predetermined operation, the pachinko ball falls on the guide plate mounted below the lower plate. To do. The guide plate guides the pachinko balls dropped from the lower plate to the counting slot provided in the sand device 20. The pachinko balls introduced into the counting slot are counted by a counting unit provided inside the sand device 20.

  The counted results are recorded on an information card inserted from the card insertion slot 32, or stored in a storage unit or a non-contact IC card provided in the hall computer 400. Further, the sand device 20 may be provided with a printer, and the counted result may be printed on a receipt. Information such as balance data may be stored in the information card or non-contact IC card.

  The medals counted in the counting hopper are discharged from the discharge port provided on the bottom surface of the sand device 20 to the conveyor and collected. In a place where no transfer conveyor is provided, a storage box for storing medals may be installed in the lower part of the sand device 20, and the medals may be discharged into the storage box.

  When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the pachinko balls counted by the counting unit are discharged from a discharge port provided on the back surface of the sand device 20 and collected. In addition to the pachinko ball counting path inserted from the counting slot, a fraction supply unit is provided on the back side of the sanding device 20 to receive the fraction pachinko balls from the outside. . By this supply unit, a fixed amount of the pachinko balls for fractions are always stored, and are dispensed from the fraction dispensing outlet to the guide tray as necessary.

  Above the gaming machine 10, the digital signage device 580 described above is installed.

  Next, the operation unit 34 of the sand device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation unit 34 includes a display 341 and a touch panel type operation button 342. The operation buttons 342 are displayed as images imitating various buttons, and accept player's operations according to the images. Specifically, the operation button 342 has various functions such as “return”, “lending”, “counting start”, “pay-out of ball”, “stop counting”, “save ball”, “service”, “pay-out”. Is displayed as an image simulating the operation button 342 corresponding to the above process. The player can execute the process by touching the operation button 342 corresponding to the desired process.

  For example, the “lending” operation button 342 inserts an information card into the card insertion slot 32, holds a non-contact IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 36, or inserts cash into the bill insertion slot 33. This is the part that is operated when medals are desired to be lent. The “counting start” operation button 342 is a portion operated when a medal is inserted into the medal counting insertion port 39 and counted. The “count stop” operation button 342 is a portion that is operated when counting is stopped after the medal counting is started. The “return” operation button 342 is a portion operated when returning the inserted information card. At this time, balance information, a medal or a stored medal, and a card ID as necessary are written in the information card.

  A player can receive a medal as a game medium necessary for a game by inserting an information card or a predetermined amount of banknotes into the card insertion slot 32 or the banknote insertion slot 33. In addition, the player can receive a medal loan required for the game by holding the non-contact IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 36.

  Next, the configuration of the sand device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sand device 20. A main CPU (central processing unit) 40 reads a control program stored in a ROM (read only memory) 41 and executes processing such as medal lending. Various data relating to the processing is stored in a RAM (random access memory) 42.

  The main CPU 40 stores the amount data read from the information card via the information card reader / writer 22 or the amount data read from the non-contact IC card via the non-contact IC card reader / writer 23 in the RAM 42 as balance data. . When the amount designated by the player is smaller than the balance data based on the balance data and the operation result output from the operation unit 34, the main CPU 40 pays out a medal for the designated amount. The balance data is updated by counting and paying out and subtracting the amount of medals paid out from the balance data. The main CPU 40 can drive the payout hopper 45 by controlling the drive circuit 43.

  The operation unit 34 also displays a button for returning an information card. When the player operates this operation button, the main CPU 40 inserts the information card inserted into the information card reader / writer 22 into the card. It returns from the opening 32 (corresponding to the card insertion slot 32 shown in FIG. 3).

  Further, the main CPU 40 stores the banknote identification result output from the banknote identification device (Bill Bali) 24 in the RAM 42 as balance data. When the amount designated by the player is smaller than the balance data based on the balance data and the operation result output from the operation unit 34, the main CPU 40 pays out a medal for the designated amount. The balance data is updated by counting and paying out and subtracting the amount of medals paid out from the balance data. The main CPU 40 can drive the payout hopper 45 by controlling the drive circuit 43.

  Further, the main CPU 40 uses the infrared LED 31B of the LED unit 31 as a monitoring projector, reflects the infrared light from the infrared LED 31B by the player, and images it with the camera 35. The main CPU 40 stores an image captured by the camera 35 in the RAM 42, and detects the presence or change of the player based on the image. This detection process is always performed. When the player's state changes to the non-detection (seating) state and the information card inserted from the card insertion slot 32 remains inserted, or the banknote insertion slot 33 (the banknote insertion slot 33 shown in FIG. When there is a balance in the money amount data of the banknote inserted from the correspondence), the main CPU 40 alerts the player who is about to leave the seat by issuing a warning sound or a warning sound via the speaker 48. be able to. As the warning voice, a voice such as “Forgot card” is issued.

  As described above, the main CPU 40 performs non-contact communication with the non-contact IC card via the non-contact IC card reader / writer 23. This communication method is, for example, an electromagnetic induction method with a carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz. The main CPU 40 counts the number of medals according to the amount data read from the non-contact IC card via the non-contact IC card reader / writer 23 by the payout hopper 45, and the medal payout tray 37 (the medal shown in FIG. 3). The balance data of the non-contact IC card is rewritten.

  Further, the main CPU 40 communicates with the gaming machine 10 and the hall computer 400 via the interface 47. The gaming machine 10 periodically transmits the number of medals paid out as a game result and the number of medals inserted by the player to play a game to the sand device 20, and the main CPU 40 of the sand device 20 When these pieces of information are received, they are stored in the RAM 42.

  Further, the main CPU 40 periodically captures the player's face image via the camera 35 and stores it in the RAM 42. When the face image stored last time is compared with the face image stored this time, and it is determined that they are not the same person, the main CPU 40 determines that the player has changed, and performs processing corresponding thereto.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 and the sand device 20 are connected to a hall computer 400 so as to be able to communicate with each other. The hall computer 400 receives accumulated information regarding the number of medals (medal number information) such as medal insertion information and payout information from the gaming machine 10 via the sand device 20, and from the sand device 20 an information card or a non-contact IC card. Information on the number of medals (medal number information) such as movement of the number of medals between

  Next, the configuration of the island edge counter 520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the island edge counting device 520. The main CPU 521 reads out a control program stored in the ROM 522 and executes medal counting processing. Various data relating to the processing is stored in the RAM 523.

  When the player operates the operation unit 525 to instruct the start of the counting process, the main CPU 521 drives the counting hopper 527 by controlling the drive circuit 526, and is inserted into the counting hopper 527 by the player. Count medals. The counting result is printed by the printer 524 and output as a receipt. The operation unit 525 is, for example, a small display (touch panel type display device), and the printer 524 is, for example, a thermal printer.

  The main CPU 521 transmits the counting result to the hall computer 400 via the interface 528. Further, the main CPU 521 can control the speaker 529 so as to emit a warning sound or a warning sound when the player's operation is not appropriate.

  Further, the island end counter 520 may be provided with a non-contact IC card reader / writer or the like, and the count result may be stored in a predetermined storage medium.

  Next, the configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the gaming machine 10. A gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 7 is a pachislot machine. The gaming machine 10 includes a main control circuit 250, a sub control circuit 280, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected thereto. The main control circuit 250 includes a microcomputer 260 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 260 includes a main CPU 261, a main ROM 262, and a main RAM 263.

  The main ROM 262 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 261, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 280, and the like. The main RAM 263 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by execution of the control program.

  The main CPU 261 is connected to a clock pulse generation circuit 252, a frequency divider 253, a random number generator 254, and a sampling circuit 255. The clock pulse generation circuit 252 and the frequency divider 253 generate clock pulses. The main CPU 261 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 254 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 255 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

  A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 260. The main CPU 261 receives input from a switch or the like, and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 271L, 271C, and 271R. A stop switch 312S serving as a stop operation detecting means detects that each of the three stop buttons 312L, 312C, 312R has been pressed by the player (stop operation). Further, the start switch 310S, which is a start operation detecting means, detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (start operation).

  The medal sensor 290S detects that a medal received at the medal insertion slot 11 (see FIG. 2) has passed through the selector. The bet switch 332S detects that the bet button has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 334S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player. Further, the door sensor 335S detects that the door of the housing has been opened.

  Peripheral devices whose operations are controlled by the microcomputer 260 include stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R, a 7-segment display 314, and a hopper 350. A circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 260.

  The motor driving circuit 272 controls driving of stepping motors 271L, 271C, and 271R provided corresponding to the reels 320L, 320C, and 320R. The reel position detection circuit 270 detects a reel index indicating that the reels 320L, 320C, and 320R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit in accordance with each of the reels 320L, 320C, and 320R.

  The stepping motors 271L, 271C, and 271R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of output pulses and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R is transmitted to the reels 320L, 320C, 320R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time one pulse is output to the stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R, the reels 320L, 320C, 320R rotate at a constant angle.

  The main CPU 261 counts the number of times pulses are output to the stepping motors 271L, 271C, and 271R after detecting the reel index, so that the rotation angle of the reels 320L, 320C, and 320R (mainly, the number of symbols of the reels) The position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 320L, 320C, 320R is managed.

  The display unit drive circuit 315 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 314. The hopper driving circuit 352 controls the operation of the hopper 350. Also, the payout completion signal circuit 353 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 351 provided in the hopper 350, and checks whether or not the medals discharged from the hopper 350 have reached the payout number.

  The sub-control circuit 280 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 250 and performs processing such as determination and execution of effect contents based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 250. The sub control circuit 280 basically includes a sub CPU, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a rendering processor, a drawing RAM, a driver, a DSP (digital signal processor), an audio RAM, and the like.

  In response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 250, the sub CPU controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM. The sub-RAM is provided with a storage area for registering the determined contents and effects data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 250. The sub ROM basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area.

  The sub ROM stores effect data for performing effects by light in a light emitting effect device (not shown). The sub CPU causes the lamp 362 to emit light by outputting the effect data based on a command from the main control circuit 250. In addition, the sub ROM stores effect data for effecting with sound effects and images, and the sub CPU outputs the effect data based on a command from the main control circuit 250 to thereby produce a speaker. A sound effect is output from 364 and an effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 360.

  Here, an interface 264 is connected to the main control circuit 250, and the main CPU 261 communicates with the sand device 20 and the hall computer 400 via the interface 264. The main CPU 261 transmits accumulated information such as medal insertion information and medal payout information to the sand device 20 while communicating with the sand device 20. The medal insertion information is, for example, the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine 10 for a certain period of time for a game. The medal payout information is, for example, the number of medal payouts and the number of bonus occurrences. The main CPU 261 accumulates these accumulated information in the main RAM 263 until the next transmission after transmitting the accumulated information to the sand device 20 last time, and transmits the accumulated information to the sand device 20 at a fixed timing. . After transmitting to the sand device 20, the main CPU 261 resets the accumulated information so far.

  Next, the configuration of the hall computer 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the hall computer 400.

  The hall computer 400 includes a main CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, an external storage device 404, a display 405, and an interface 406.

  The main CPU 401 reads out and executes control programs stored in the ROM 402 and the RAM 403. For example, the main CPU 401 manages hall store member information, manages the number of game media such as stored balls and stored medals for each member, and executes processing for managing the game status of each member, The display 405 is controlled.

  The display 405 displays game data managed by the hall computer 400 or notifies the occurrence of fraud or abnormality. The display 405 is realized by a liquid crystal display device, for example.

  The hall computer 400 is communicably connected to the gaming machine 10, the sand device 20, the prize POS 500, the island edge counter 520, and the connection management device 90 via the interface 406. A control program for carrying out the present invention is stored in the external storage device 404 and loaded into the RAM 403, for example. The control program can also be provided from another device via the interface 406 or from another device outside via a network including the Internet.

  The external storage device 404 stores a hall DB 420 and stores member information, stored medal information, action history information, and the like.

  The configurations of the backbone server 600, the shop management server 700, the shop system I / F server 840, the mobile I / F server 680, and the mobile management server 860 are similar to the configuration of the hall computer 400 described above (however, the interface The devices to be connected are different from each other), and the description is omitted.

  Next, the configuration of the prize POS 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize POS 500.

  The prize POS 500 includes a main CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, an information card reader / writer 504, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 505, a barcode reader 506, a player side display 507, a keyboard 508, a store side display 509, and an interface 510. I have. A speaker can also be provided.

  The main CPU 501 reads and executes control programs stored in the ROM 502 and the RAM 503. For example, the main CPU 501 receives predetermined data from the prize exchange terminal 530 and transmits it to the hall computer 400 regarding the prize exchange process by the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment while executing the prize exchange process in the conventional hall store. At the same time, predetermined data is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530. The control program can also be provided from another device via the interface 510 or from another device outside via a network including the Internet.

  The main CPU 501 reads a receipt printed by the island edge counting device 520 or the like with the bar code reader 506, and thereby obtains a counting result (number of acquired game media) necessary for exchanging prizes. In addition, when the count result is registered in the information card or the non-contact IC card, the main CPU 501 counts the count result (the number of game media held (the number of game media held) via the information card reader / writer 504 or the non-contact IC card reader / writer 505. Including the number of medals).

  The player-side display 507 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touched by the player, and the store-side display 509 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touched by staff of a hall store. It should be noted that the player side display 507 and the store side display 509 can be configured as a single display.

  The main CPU 501 receives information such as prizes related to conventional prize exchange (general prizes and special prizes in stock at hall stores) designated by the staff via the store-side display 509 and the keyboard 508, and the like. In response to this, the number of prizes being managed and information related to the player's game media are transmitted to the hall computer 400 (connected via the interface 510).

  In addition, when the player gives a prize exchange instruction or reserves extra coins at the prize exchange terminal 530, the number of game media related to the prize exchange from the prize exchange terminal 530, the amount of extra coins accumulated, etc. Receive it and send it to Hall computer 400.

  In addition, when the main CPU 501 includes a speaker, the main CPU 501 can control the speaker so as to emit a warning sound or a warning sound when the player's operation is not appropriate.

  Next, the configuration of the prize exchange terminal 530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize exchange terminal 530. The prize exchange terminal 530 includes a main CPU 531, a ROM 532, a RAM 533, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 534, a display 535, an interface 536, a speaker 537, a camera 538, and a printer 539.

  The main CPU 531 reads and executes control programs stored in the ROM 532 and the RAM 533. For example, the main CPU 531 executes prize exchange processing by the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment. The control program may be provided from another device via the interface 536 or from another device outside via a network including the Internet.

  The display 535 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touched by the player. The display 535 can be attached to the prize exchange terminal 530 in a rotatable state so that the operation surface is directed to the prize exchange counter so that the staff of the hall store in the prize exchange counter can operate. Also, the prize exchange terminal 530 is connected to the prize POS 500 via the interface 536 so as to cooperate with the prize POS 500, and also transmits / receives data to / from the prize exchange system 1 via the interface 536. 90.

  The main CPU 531 displays on the display 535 a screen for exchanging prizes of the prize exchanging system 1 of this embodiment (including a screen for displaying the contents of a favorite list and prize exchange basket). In the screen, information on prizes instructed to be exchanged by the player is associated with the member ID acquired when logging in using the smartphone 570, for example, via the connection management device 90, It is transmitted to the server 600.

  On the other hand, the amount of game media consumed by the exchange of prizes and the amount of accumulated extra balls are transferred to the hall computer via the prize POS 500 for the purpose of managing the game media quantity, managing the extra coins, and paying with the computer center. 400.

  The camera 538 is a small imaging device built in the prize exchange terminal 530, and the imaging element is configured by a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like, and photographs the face of a player who operates the prize exchange terminal 530.

  Further, the printer 539 prints a proof (prize exchange acceptance slip) related to prize exchange, a receipt indicating the number of remaining game media, and the like as needed under the control of the main CPU 501.

  Next, the configuration of the large viewer 550a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the large viewer 550a. The large viewer 550a includes a main CPU 551, a ROM 552, a RAM 553, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 554, a display 555, an interface 557, and a speaker 558.

  The main CPU 551 reads and executes control programs stored in the ROM 552 and the RAM 553. For example, the main CPU 551 executes a prize selection process similar to the prize selection process by the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment. The control program can also be provided from another device via the interface 557 or from another device outside via a network including the Internet.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 reads, for example, a membership card (non-contact IC card) distributed at a hall store, and registers the prize selected in the prize selection process in the favorites list. Corresponding to the read member ID. In the present embodiment, the prize selection process can be performed even in the state of a temporary member who does not have a membership card. Therefore, in the case of a temporary member, the favorite list is managed in association with the ID or email address of the smartphone 570.

  Further, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 is disposed in the form of a reader / writer unit on the front surface of the display 555, for example. Further, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 can be provided in various forms such as being integrated into the display 555.

  The display 555 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touched by the player. On the display 555, prizes that can be registered in the favorites list (handled by the online shopping site) are displayed, and the player can register them in the favorites list by touching and selecting them. The prize information displayed on the display 555 is provided from the backbone server 600 connected via the interface 557 and the connection management device 90, and the prize information selected by the player is sent to the interface 557 and the connection management device 90. To the core server 600.

  Further, the main CPU 551 can control the speaker 558 so as to emit a warning sound or a warning sound when the player's operation is not appropriate.

  The description of the small viewer 550b shown in FIG. 1 is omitted because it is the same as the configuration of the large viewer 550a described above. However, since the small viewer 550b has a small display, it is difficult for others to view display information. Therefore, it is possible to control to display a predetermined prize that is not displayed on the large viewer 550a or a prize of a predetermined category. Further, in the operation such as member registration, the information related to the predetermined personal information can be configured to be input only by the small viewer 550b.

  Next, the configuration of the smartphone 570 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the smartphone 570. As shown in FIG. The smartphone 570 includes a main CPU 571, a ROM 572, a RAM 573, a wireless communication antenna 576, a display 577, a microphone 578, and a speaker 579.

  The main CPU 571 reads out and executes a control program stored in the ROM 572 or the RAM 573. For example, the main CPU 571 executes an application downloaded via an external network or a WEB browser, exchanges data with the mobile management server 860 or the core server 600 via the mobile I / F server 680, and performs this implementation. Member registration processing, prize selection processing, SNS communication processing, and the like are executed by the prize exchange system 1 in the form.

  The main CPU 571 communicates with the mobile phone base station via the wireless communication antenna 576, and transmits / receives call data to make a call with other devices, or is provided from other terminals via the Internet. Control to browse a web page or to send / receive data related to SNS communication to / from the mobile management server 860. The main CPU 571 implements wireless LAN communication with the wireless LAN access point using the wireless communication antenna 576 and performs data transmission / reception via the Internet (however, the antenna used for wireless LAN communication is a mobile phone) It is different from the antenna that communicates with the base station).

  Voice input / output is performed by the microphone 578 and the speaker 579 and voice signal processing is performed by the main CPU 571 to enable voice communication by a mobile phone.

  Although descriptions of the configuration of the PDA, feature phone, and other portable devices are omitted, the configuration is basically the same as that of the smartphone 570 described above.

  In addition, the smartphone 570 can be configured to include a non-contact IC chip and a GPS antenna.

  The non-contact IC chip has its internal data read by a reader such as the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 of the large viewer 550a described above. For example, IDm that can identify the non-contact IC chip and data written in the storage area of the non-contact IC chip can be read out in a non-contact manner. Further, data can be written in a non-contact manner in a storage area of the non-contact IC chip as necessary.

  Further, the main CPU 571 receives signals from a plurality of GPS (Global Positioning System) via the GPS antenna, and checks the position of the smartphone 570. The position information obtained in this way is stored in the RAM 573 or the like and used in a program as necessary.

  Next, the configuration of the hall management terminal 430 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the hall management terminal 430. The hall management terminal 430 is a terminal that is installed in each hall store and connected to the prize exchange system 1, and an operation such as a setting related to surplus storage, which will be described later, is performed by an administrator (staff) of the hall store or the like. Done.

  The hall management terminal 430 includes a main CPU 431, ROM 432, RAM 433, external storage device 434, display 435, keyboard 436, mouse 437, and interface 438. A speaker can also be provided.

  The main CPU 431 reads out and executes control programs stored in the ROM 432 and the RAM 433. For example, the main CPU 431 executes setting processing related to surplus ball accumulation, and transmits settings related to surplus ball accumulation specified in the hall store to the prize exchange system 1 via the interface 438 and the connection management device 90. The control program may be provided from another device through the interface 438 or from another device outside through a network including the Internet.

  The main CPU 431 displays on the display 435 a screen for performing settings related to surplus ball accumulation, receives instructions from the manager of the hall store, etc. via the keyboard 436 and the mouse 437, and receives the contents of the instructions as a prize exchange system. 1 to the main server 600. Moreover, the display 435 can also be configured as a touch panel display capable of touch operation, and in that case, setting related to surplus ball accumulation is performed by a touch operation by an administrator of a hall store or the like.

[Step-by-step player status change function]
Next, an outline of the step-by-step player status changing function in the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 conceptually show how the player status of the prize exchange system 1 is changed by a series of operations on a portable device owned by the player. Here, an example in which a smartphone 570 is used as a portable device will be described.

  The player is initially in a non-member state as shown in the upper part of FIG. 14 and is basically not managed in the prize exchange system 1. Here, a person who has never been to a hall store and has never played a game on the gaming machine 10 is also referred to as a “player” for convenience.

  Here, the player (non-member) is displayed on media (for example, a predetermined portal site, various blogs, magazines, flyers, posters, terminals in a hall store (for example, a large viewer 550a or a small viewer 550b)). The code A is photographed with the camera of its own smartphone 570 and the content of the code is read. At this time, it is a generally available code reading application 4 that captures the code A and decodes the code A to obtain text data. Hereinafter, the program executed on the smartphone 570 is referred to as “application” or “application”.

  Further, in this example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as the code A, and the code B to code D, code X, code 1 to code 3, code 901b, code 913b, and the like described later, a smartphone The code that is shot and decoded by the 570 camera is the same code.

  Next, the player (non-member) operates the smartphone 570, accesses a predetermined WEB site by the URL obtained from the code A, and exchanges prizes from a site directly or indirectly associated with the WEB site. Another application related to the system 1 (hereinafter referred to as the prize exchange system application 5) is downloaded to the smartphone 570 and installed on the smartphone 570. The prize exchange system application 5 can implement various functions provided by the prize exchange system 1 on the smartphone 570. However, the prize exchange system application 5 does not have to be a dedicated application for the prize exchange system 1, and has other various functions. It may be configured to be realized.

  At this point, the player's smartphone 570 can use the prize exchange system application 5 to browse and search for prizes to be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1.

  Thereafter, when the player (non-member) registers the destination information in the initial setting of the prize exchange system application 5 or the like, the destination information is transmitted from the smartphone 570 to the prize exchange system 1, and the prize exchange system 1 The destination information is stored (corresponding to the identification information of the smartphone 570 as necessary).

  Various information can be considered as the destination information described above. For example, it is conceivable to use the mail address of a player (non-member) as the destination information. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 stores a mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device and network address of the smartphone 570 in association with the mail address. It is also conceivable to use the player's telephone number as the destination information. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 stores the mobile ID in association with the telephone number.

  Further, the application ID managed by the prize exchange system application 5 for each smartphone 570 can be registered as destination information. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 stores the application ID. Since the smartphone 570 can be identified by the application ID, it is not necessary to store the application ID and the mobile ID in association with each other at this time.

  As described above, when the destination information is registered in the initial setting of the prize exchange system application 5 or the like, the player status changes from the player (nonmember) to the temporary member. At this point, the player's smartphone can use the prize exchange system application 5 to browse and search for prizes to be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1 and to register prizes as favorites. Further, the SNS function can be used by the prize exchange system application 5.

  Further, here, the prize exchange system 1 can transmit a guidance message including a guide for exchange prizes, an announcement of the prize exchange system, etc. to the registered e-mail address. A message or the like is received by a mail application. The prize exchange system 1 can also send a guidance message to a registered telephone number. In this case, the temporary member can send the guidance message to a short message using SMS (Short Message Service). Can be received as.

  The prize exchange system 1 can also send a guidance message to the registered application ID. In this case, the temporary member uses the guidance message or the like as a push message to the prize exchange system application 5. Can be received in shape.

  Next, the temporary member photographs the code B displayed on the flyer, the poster, the terminal in the hall store (for example, the large viewer 550a or the small viewer 550b) with the camera of his / her smartphone 570 inside or outside the hall store. When the code B is decoded, the smartphone 570 automatically acquires store information from the decoded content of the code B and transmits it to the prize exchange system 1.

  Upon receiving the store information from the smartphone 570, the prize exchange system 1 stores this information in association with the mobile ID, application ID, telephone number, etc. that have already been received, and changes the player status to the main member 1.

  In addition, even if the temporary member does not shoot the code B with the smartphone 570 as described above, when the smartphone 570 is brought into the hall store by the temporary member, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 is It can also be configured such that store information is registered in the prize exchange system 1 by detecting automatic login to a wireless access point or the like of a hall store. The store information is determined according to the content of the IP message when the prize exchange system 1 receives the IP message from the smartphone 570, for example.

  As for the primary member 1, since the store information is grasped in the prize exchange system 1 as described above, the destination of the primary member 1 associated with the hall store from the prize exchange system 1 to the hall system 2 of each hall store. Information is transmitted, and in addition to the guide message from the prize exchange system 1, a guide message from the hall system 2 is sent to the primary member 1. The guidance message from the hall system 2 includes, for example, specific information on each hall store, new information, individual information on events, and the like.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the primary member 1 uses the prize exchange terminal 530 and the smartphone 570 to link the member card of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5). The player status is changed from the primary member 1 to the primary member 2.

  Specifically, in the association processing, first, the member card is read by the prize exchange terminal 530, the code C is displayed on the display of the prize exchange terminal 530, and then the displayed code C is used as the prize of the smartphone 570. This is a process of photographing with the exchange system application 5 (the decoded contents are automatically transmitted to the prize exchange system 1).

  When the player status is changed to the main member 2, a surplus ball accumulation function described later can be used. Here, in order to use the surplus ball accumulation function, the player who is the main member 2 needs to log in to the prize exchange system 1 using the prize exchange terminal 530 and the smartphone 570. For example, a prize exchange using the smartphone 570 is performed by photographing the code D displayed on the prize exchange terminal 530 with the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 (the decoded contents are automatically transmitted to the prize exchange system 1). Login to the terminal 530 is performed, and after that, extra prizes can be accumulated at the prize exchange terminal 530.

  Next, when the main member 2 registers information necessary for delivery of the exchanged product (for example, member information such as name and delivery address) in the prize exchange system 1 with the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570, The player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3, and the prize can be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1 using the prize exchange terminal 530.

  FIG. 16 summarizes the available services for each player status described in FIGS. 14 and 15.

  Initially, the player status is a non-member state, and the prize exchange system 1 can be browsed and searched for prizes that can be exchanged by downloading (and installing) the prize exchange system application 5. Simply downloading and installing the prize exchange system application 5 does not change the player status.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 16, a message such as a PUSH notification is notified from the prize exchange system 1, and these PUSH notifications are received by the prize exchange system application 5 and displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570. The contents of the PUSH notification include, for example, contents that prompt a transition from a non-member to a temporary member (that is, prompt registration of an e-mail address that is a part of personal information), a non-member to a primary member 1 or book Contents that urge the transition to the member 3 (that is, urge to perform store registration, association with a membership card, registration of member information, etc.) are included.

  When destination information such as an e-mail address is registered in the initial setting of the prize exchange system application 5, the player status is changed from a non-member to a temporary member. In addition to the services available to the non-member, the temporary member can register a prize that can be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1 as a favorite. Moreover, various messages are notified from the prize exchange system 1 by registering the destination information.

  The various messages are PUSH notifications and mails as shown in FIG. As described above, the PUSH notification is received by the prize exchange system application 5 and displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570, and the mail is received by the mail application executed on the smartphone 570 and displayed on the display 577. The contents of these messages include, for example, contents that urge the transition from the temporary member to the primary member 1 to the primary member 3 (that is, prompt the store registration, association with the membership card, registration of member information, etc.) Is included.

  When the code (code B) is read by the prize exchange system application 5, the store information is transmitted to the prize exchange system 1, and the player status is changed from the temporary member to the primary member 1. Further, even when the smartphone 570 automatically logs in to the wireless access point of the hall store, the store information is grasped by the prize exchange system 1, and the player status is changed from the temporary member to the primary member 1.

  In addition to the services available to the temporary member, the primary member 1 does not have any services that can be newly used. However, when the store information is registered, various messages are notified from the hall system 2 of the corresponding hall store. Is done.

  The player status is changed from the main member 1 to the main member 2 by associating with the member card using the member card, the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5), and the prize exchange terminal 530.

  In addition to the services available to the primary member 1, the primary member 2 can newly reserve extra money. However, it is necessary to log in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5) in order to reserve the extra balls.

  When member information such as name and address is registered in the prize exchange system application 5, the player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3.

  The primary member 3 can exchange prizes in the prize exchange system 1 using the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5) and the prize exchange terminal 530.

  In the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the player status is stored and managed in the player information table 651 of the backbone server 600, but the player status under the management of the prize exchange system application 5 is also managed. In addition, it can be configured to be stored in the smartphone 570.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the player operates the smartphone 570 using the prize exchange system application 5 in a predetermined order, so that an e-mail address and a member ID are corresponding to each operation. Information such as member information is transmitted to the backbone server 600 of the prize exchange system 1, and as a result, the player status is changed in stages. Further, available services of the prize exchange system 1 are determined in accordance with such player status. This determination is performed by the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5). Done at least by either.

  Up to here, the outline of the step-by-step player status changing function in the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment has been described with reference to FIG. 14 to FIG. 16. This is because the player uses the smartphone 570. In addition to this, the player can also use a membership card, which is a card having a non-contact IC chip, a smart phone or a mobile phone with a built-in non-contact IC chip, and the prize exchange system 1 Various services provided by can be used. Further, such a step-by-step player status changing function is applicable not only to the status relating to the player of the prize exchange system 1, but also to the status relating to users of various other systems.

  Further, in the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, the player status changes in order as “non-member”, “temporary member”, “primary member 1”, “primary member 2”, “primary member 3”. However, the order is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to shift from “non-member” to “primary member 1” (by skipping “temporary member”). This is because the user downloads the prize exchange system application 5 in the hall store, and immediately after that, the code (the above-mentioned code B) displayed on the terminal or poster of the hall store is read and registered in the store. Before registering the e-mail address, it became “main member 1”. In this case, destination information such as an e-mail address can be registered in the prize exchange system application 5 at a later date.

  Similarly, “non-member” can be transferred to “primary member 2” (by skipping “temporary member” and “primary member 1”). This is because the user downloads the prize exchange system application 5 at the hall store, and at the same time, receives a membership card from the staff at the counter in the hall shop, and then associates it with the membership card at the prize exchange terminal 530. That is, “non-member” is changed to “main member 2”. In this case as well, regarding the registration of e-mail address, etc., which is a condition for becoming a “temporary member”, a predetermined operation (for example, selection / storage operation, SNS communication operation, etc.) was performed with the prize exchange system application 5. In such a case, input of an e-mail address or the like is required, and store registration, which is a condition of “main member 1”, is performed at the same time as the association of the member card.

[Yamatama accumulation function]
In the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment, extra balls can be accumulated, and prizes can be exchanged using the accumulated extra balls. Here, “yakutama” is not limited to so-called “end balls”, which are generated when special prizes are exchanged, and appropriately specifies the quantity satisfying a predetermined condition from the quantity of game media acquired by the player. It is to be accumulated. The accumulated extra balls can be used to exchange prizes in the prize exchange system 1. In addition, the accumulated coins whose management period in the prize exchange system 1 has ended must be made available again at the hall stores or extinguished within the scope of appropriate operations, including administrative regulations and industry voluntary regulations. Can do.

  FIG. 17 conceptually shows a mechanism in which the hall system 2 and the prize exchange system 1 cooperate to accumulate game media acquired by a player as extra balls and exchange prizes using the extra balls.

  First, when a player acquires a game medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal by playing with the gaming machine 10, the player counts the game medium using the island edge counting device 520, and the counted game medium. Is output in the form of a receipt.

  Next, when the player submits the receipt to the prize counter, the hall store staff reads the receipt at the prize POS 500 and the number of game media is input to the prize POS 500. The hall store staff decides whether to use the input game medium for special prize exchange, over-the-counter prize exchange, extra prize accumulation in the prize exchange system 1, or prize exchange in the prize exchange system 1 according to the player's instructions. The premium POS 500 is instructed.

  For example, when the player instructs to reserve at least a part of the quantity of the game medium, the specified amount of reserved extra money is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 in response to an instruction from the prize POS 500. Therefore, the surplus amount for the player is added to the backbone DB 650 of the prize exchange system 1 and managed as a surplus for a predetermined period. Also, at this time, the quantity of the accumulated coins is sent to the hall system 2, where the quantity of the accumulated coins is managed as a custody ball, and the amount corresponding to the accumulated coins during the predetermined period is Use (that is, replay, special prize exchange, store gift exchange, etc.) is prohibited.

  On the other hand, when the player instructs to exchange prizes using at least a part of the quantity of game media, the quantity of designated game media is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 in response to an instruction from the prize POS 500. In the prize exchange terminal 530, prizes can be registered in the prize basket within a value range corresponding to the designated number of game media. Thereafter, the player gives an instruction to exchange the prize registered in the prize basket (including a delivery instruction).

  In addition, such a prize exchange at the prize exchange terminal 530 can be performed by using the accumulated extra balls. In this case, the number of extra balls accumulated for the player is acquired from the core DB 650 and provided to the prize exchange terminal 530.

  In the case of a prize exchange, the number of game media consumed in the prize exchange and the quantity of reserved coins are transmitted to the hall system 2. The hall system 2 subtracts the consumption of the accumulated extra money from the managed custody balls.

  As described above, the accumulated surplus balls stored in the core DB 650 are managed for a predetermined period. However, after the predetermined period, the management is completed as a surplus, subtracted from the core DB 650, and if necessary, hall The system 2 is notified. In the hall system 2, it is determined whether or not the extra ball whose predetermined period has passed can be reused in the hall store or extinguished based on a prior setting.

[User authentication function]
FIG. 18 conceptually shows a mechanism for logging in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the player's smartphone 570 in the prize exchange system 1.

  First, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the prize exchange system application 5 and sets the code reading mode (FIG. 18 (1). Note that this process is performed before the code is read. Just fine).

  Next, the hall store staff or the player operates the prize exchange terminal 530 and touches the “login with smartphone” button (FIG. 18 (2)). Then, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the hall store code and the device ID of the prize exchange terminal 530 to the basic server 600 (FIG. 18 (3)), and the basic server 600 generates a code token corresponding to the received information. (FIG. 18 (4)), it transmits to the prize exchange terminal 530 (FIG. 18 (5)).

  Next, upon receiving the code token from the core server 600, the prize exchange terminal 530 generates a code X based on the code token and displays it on the display for a predetermined period (FIG. 18 (6)).

  Here, when the player operates the smartphone 570 to read (photograph) the code X displayed on the display of the prize exchange terminal 530 (FIG. 18 (7)), the obtained code X is obtained as a result of decoding. The code token and the mobile ID are transmitted to the core server 600 (FIG. 18 (8)). Instead of the mobile ID, an application ID and a member ID can be transmitted.

  The core server 600 performs an authentication check using the code token and mobile ID received from the smartphone 570 (FIG. 18 (9)). For example, the authentication check includes a code token check, a mobile ID check, a response time check, and the like.

  During this time, the prize exchange terminal 530 monitors (polling) that the authentication result is displayed on the basic server 600 (FIG. 18 (10)). If the authentication check by the basic server 600 is OK, the prize exchange terminal 530 A login token is received from the server 600 (FIG. 18 (11)).

  Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 executes login with the member ID based on the received login token (FIG. 18 (12)). For example, after displaying the login completion screen, the operation selection screen for the member ID is displayed. Is displayed on the display (FIG. 18 (13)).

[Code reading function]
FIG. 19 conceptually shows a mechanism (code reading function) in which different processing is performed depending on conditions when a player reads the same code using the smartphone 570 in the prize exchange system 1. .

  In the upper part of FIG. 19, a player uses a smartphone 570 to read a code displayed on each medium such as a magazine, a flyer, or a terminal in a hall store with a generally available conventional code reading application 4. The situation is shown. When the code reading application 4 reads the code (takes a picture), the code reading application 4 decodes the image of the code and extracts the decoding result.

  In the example of FIG. 19, the decoding results of codes (code 1, code 2, code 3) displayed on magazines, leaflets, and hall store terminals all include “A” representing URL. The other parts are composed of different information. For example, code 1 has “B1” and “C1” as http parameters, code 2 has “B2” and “C1” as http parameters, and code 3 has “B3” and “C2” as http parameters. "It is included. Here, “B1” and “B2” represent media types (types indicating whether the media on which the code is displayed is a magazine, a flyer, or a terminal in a hall store), and “C1” or “B2”. “C2” represents a hall store code for identifying a hall store in which the code is displayed (or related).

  The code reading application 4 makes a request (GET method) with the URL of the decoding result and the http parameter. Then, the parameter portion is ignored due to the configuration of the file specified by the URL, and a guidance site for guiding the download of the prize exchange system application 5 (that is, the WEB page of URL = A) is displayed on the display of the smartphone 570. Is done.

  Here, the player displays the download site of the prize exchange system application 5 according to the guidance site, and gives a predetermined instruction such as touching a download button, whereby the program of the prize exchange system application 5 is downloaded to the smartphone 570. And installed.

  In this way, the code reading application 4 displays the same result that the guide site is displayed no matter which media code is read.

  In the lower part of FIG. 19, the player uses the smartphone 570 to read the code displayed on each medium such as a magazine, a flyer, or a terminal in the hall store with the prize exchange system application 5 installed above. Is represented. When the prize exchange system application 5 reads the code (takes a picture), the prize exchange system application 5 decodes the image of the code and extracts the decoding result.

  As a decoding result, the same result as that of the code reading application 4 is obtained, but “A” representing the URL is not used, and a predetermined server (for example, the core server 600 or the mobile management server 860) is, for example, , “C1” and “C2” representing the hall store code are transmitted. Further, “B1” or “B2” representing the media type may be transmitted.

  Thus, in the prize exchange system application 5, the hall store code and the media type read from the code are transmitted to a predetermined server. For example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 19, in the player information table, When the mobile ID for identifying the smartphone 570 is stored, the transmitted hall store code and media type are associated with the mobile ID. The player information table shown in FIG. 19 is a simplified illustration of a part of the player information table 651 shown in FIG.

  Here, the media types included in the codes (code 1, code 2, code 3) displayed on magazines, flyers, and terminals in the hall store are assumed to be variable lengths instead of fixed lengths. Thus, the media type item of the player information table can also be stored in the variable length field. In addition to the media type, the above code can be configured to include the issuance date and expiry date of the media, and accordingly, the player information table contains the media issuance date and media validity date. An area for storing the time limit can be provided. Depending on the date of media issuance and the media expiry date, the operation of the prize exchange system application 5 is controlled, prize browsing / searching by the prize exchange system 1, favorite registration, extra ball accumulation, prize exchange, etc. Each function and the contents of various messages transmitted to the smartphone 570 can be controlled.

  Further, the code can be configured to include a serial code related to the media type, and accordingly, an area for storing the serial code can be provided in the player information table. For example, when the product on which the above code is displayed (attached) is a limited product, the serial code is set as an identification ID for identifying the product, or set as a number to be a lottery target. be able to.

  Still further, the code can be configured to include additional information, and accordingly, an area for storing additional information can be provided in the player information table.

  Therefore, even when the player uses the smartphone 570 to read the same code (for example, the code 1 shown in FIG. 19), when the player first reads the code, the code reading application 4 uses the URL included in the code 1. If the first process for accessing the guidance site is performed and then read by the prize exchange system application 5 installed due to the first process, the hall store code and the media type included in the code 1 The second process of transmitting to the predetermined server is executed.

  Further, for example, the code 1 can be read first by the code reading application 4, and then the code 2 which is a different code can be read by the prize exchange system application 5. In this case, in the first process, The guide site is accessed based on the URL included in the code 1, and in the second process, the hall store code and media type included in the code 2 are transmitted to a predetermined server.

[Mobile device connection management function]
FIG. 20 shows that in the prize exchange system 1, when a player has a portable device such as a smartphone 570 and enters a hall store, the connection status of the portable device is managed and the player's entry record is grasped. This is a conceptual representation of how it works.

  In FIG. 20, three hall stores (a, b, c) are shown, and connection management devices (90a, 90b, 90c) are arranged in each, and each connection management device is connected to the core server 600. ing. Each connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c) is connected to a wireless access point arranged in the same hall store. In this example, these wireless access points are wireless LAN access points based on the IEEE 802.11 protocol, and an identifier (SSID) and a password are commonly set in all hall stores. Here, for example, if the password is set to the same value as the initial value set in the smartphone 570, the smartphone 570 can be configured to automatically log in to the wireless LAN without inputting the password.

  In such a situation, when the player enters the hall store a, automatic login is performed between the smartphone 570 possessed by the wireless access point (however, this automatic login is performed at the time of initial connection. May need to be set).

  When this automatic login is performed, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 detects this automatic login, and sends a predetermined message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 via the connection management device 90a. Transmit to the core server 600. Here, the automatic login is detected on the premise that the prize exchange system application 5 is activated. When the prize exchange system application 5 is activated after entering the hall store a, automatic login is detected at that timing, and a predetermined message is transmitted.

  When the core server 600 receives a predetermined message from the smartphone 570, the core server 600 refers to the hall store management table based on the network address (for example, IP address) included in the predetermined message and identifies the hall store of the transmission source . Thereafter, the core server 600 associates the identified hall store with the mobile ID and updates the connection management table.

  Similarly, when the player enters the hall store b or the hall store c, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 detects this automatic login and sends a predetermined message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570. And transmitted to the backbone server 600 via the connection management device 90a. The source hall store is also identified based on the network address included in the predetermined message in the same manner as described above.

  With such a configuration, regardless of which hall store the player enters, since the SSID and password of the wireless access point are set in common, the smartphone 570 is automatically logged in to the wireless access point, and a predetermined message is displayed. It is transmitted to the core server 600. In addition, since the core server 600 can identify the hall store of the transmission source from the transmitted predetermined message, the process of acquiring the hall store code by the smartphone 570 and the process of adding the hall store code in the connection management device are performed. It becomes unnecessary, and the hall store side only needs to install a connection management device and a wireless access point with a common setting without specially setting for each hall store.

  Further, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 can detect the operation of the prize exchange system application 5 by the player or the operation of the smartphone 570 and transmit a message including the operation type to the basic server 600.

  As a result, store connection and operation information is stored for each mobile ID in the connection management table, and various applications such as giving points to members and acquiring big data may be considered based on such information. it can. For example, if a member is given points related to the hall store on the day of entering the hall store, or if the member has entered the hall store more than a certain number of times in a given period, the member concerned Points for hall stores can be given.

  Here, the wireless communication using the wireless LAN has been described as an example. However, other wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) may be used. When using Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example, the smartphone 570 is configured and set to receive a beacon, and the smartphone 570 receives the beacon from a device such as a connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c), for example. Then, even if the player does not operate the smartphone 570, the corresponding application (such as the prize exchange system application 5) can start operating. By this mechanism, when entering the hall store, the player can perform the above-described automatic login without starting the prize exchange system application 5 on the smartphone 570, and the above-described automatic login is performed. Points can also be awarded.

  Also, in this case, the activated prize exchange system application 5 receives a predetermined message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 via the connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c) by communication of Bluetooth (registered trademark). If the wireless communication via the wireless LAN is possible, the mobile phone of the smartphone 570 may be transmitted via the connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c) connected via the wireless LAN by automatic login. A predetermined message including the ID may be transmitted to the core server 600.

  For example, if Bluetooth (registered trademark) reception permission is performed on the smartphone 570, various devices and terminals arranged in the hall store without requiring an identifier (SSID) and a password used in a wireless LAN. Beacon transmitted from the application, and the information for identifying the beacon (Proximity UUID (hereinafter “UUID”), Major, Minor) included in the beacon is linked to the application, that is, the prize exchange. Delivered to the system application 5. Here, it is assumed that a unique ID indicating a service of the prize exchange system 1 is set in UUID, a store number is set in Major, and an identification number such as a place or a terminal is set in Minor. .

  Furthermore, if Minor is set as the entrance of the hall store, the exit of the hall store, area 1 or area 2 in the hall store, etc. for each device / terminal that transmits a beacon, the application 5 for the prize exchange system is a smartphone. Along with the movement of 570, it is possible to acquire a detailed history of the player's behavior such as when it passes through the entrance of the hall store, how much stays in the area 1 and when it passes through the exit of the hall store.

  Each time the beacon is received (or at a predetermined timing), the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the information obtained from the Mainor included in the beacon to the core server 600, and the player history information is The present invention can be applied to various processes of the prize exchange system 1.

  For example, in the prize exchange system 1, when a store visit point is given, the conventional method needs to activate the camera 575 of the smartphone 570 and take a code, but the identifier is used in advance to connect to the wireless LAN. If (SSID) and password are set, store visit points can be added automatically just by entering the store. Further, when the above-described mechanism is used using a Bluetooth (registered trademark) beacon, it is not necessary to set an SSID and a password, and it is possible to automatically add store visit points simply by entering a store.

  In addition, on the hall store side, based on the above-described player history information transmitted to the core server 600, a specific WELCOME message, a time sale, a limited coupon, etc. only on the smartphone 570 of the player who entered the hall store Can be notified and distributed (by PUSH notification or e-mail).

  Further, by transmitting the above information obtained from the Mainor included in the beacon to the core server 600, it is possible to grasp the player's behavior in units of areas. It is possible to manage the conductors at a detailed level. With such player history information, for example, in each area such as a slot area (20 yen loan, 5 yen loan), pachinko area (4 yen loan, 1 yen loan), rest area, event area, campaign area, etc. It is possible to know how long a person has stayed. For example, when a hall store conducts an event or campaign, it can calculate how much the player has stayed in the event area or campaign area, and can give points according to the area or stay time .

  Further, it is possible to grasp the stay time in the slot area and the stay time in the event area based on such player history information, thereby analyzing the preference information of the player.

[Cooperation between card and smartphone]
FIG. 21 shows an example of an available service according to the cooperation between cards and the cooperation status between the card and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5). As will be described later, the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 and the hall membership card of the hall system 2 can be linked by a predetermined operation, and the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 (application for prize exchange system) 5) can also be linked by a predetermined operation.

  FIG. 21 shows respective patterns regarding whether or not the player has a hall membership card, whether or not the player holds a membership card, and whether or not the prize exchange system application 5 is installed in the smartphone 570. Is shown corresponding to “NO”, and for each of these patterns, whether the membership card and the hall membership card are linked, and the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for prize exchange system) ) Indicates what services are available depending on whether they are linked.

  The pattern of NO = 1 is a pattern in which the player has a hall membership card and a membership card, and the prize exchange system application 5 is installed in the smartphone 570. In this case, if the cooperation between the membership card and the hall membership card and the cooperation between the membership card and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5) are performed together, the hall system 2 can store and replay the prize. In the exchange system 1, it is possible to reserve extra balls, exchange prizes, search for prizes and register favorites using the viewers (550 a, 550 b), and search for prizes and register favorites using the prize exchange system application 5. In the hall system 2, storing / replaying (using the hall membership card) is an operation using the hall membership card. In addition, an operation on the viewer (550a, 550b) or the prize exchange terminal 530 in the prize exchange system 1 is an operation using the hall member card, the membership card, or the smartphone 570.

  In the pattern of NO = 1, when the membership card and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5) are not linked to each other, in the prize exchange system 1, as in the above, the extra card accumulation, prize exchange, and viewer (550a, The prize search / favorite registration by 550b) and prize search / favorite registration by the prize exchange system application 5 are possible, but the operations on the viewers (550a, 550b) and the prize exchange terminal 530 in the prize exchange system 1 are performed in the hall. It becomes operation using a membership card or membership card.

  In the case of the pattern of NO = 1, when the membership card and the hall membership card are not linked, in the prize exchange system 1, as in the case described above, extra prize accumulation, prize exchange, and prize searching / favorite by the viewers (550a, 550b) Registration and prize search / favorite registration by the prize exchange system application 5 can be performed, but the operations on the viewers (550a, 550b) and the prize exchange terminal 530 in the prize exchange system 1 use a membership card or a smartphone 570. Operation.

  In the pattern of NO = 1, when the cooperation between the membership card and the hall membership card and the cooperation between the membership card and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5) are not performed, in the prize exchange system 1 as described above, The prize accumulation, prize exchange, prize search / favorite registration by the viewer (550a, 550b) and prize search / favorite registration by the prize exchange system application 5 are possible, but the viewer (550a, 550b) in the prize exchange system 1 is possible. The operation at the prize exchange terminal 530 is an operation using a membership card.

  Similarly, for the patterns of NO = 2 to 7, which card is possessed, whether or not the prize exchange system application 5 is installed, the cooperation between the membership card and the hall membership card, and the membership card and the smartphone 570 Depending on whether or not (Prize Exchange System Application 5) is linked, the services available in the hall system 2 and the services available in the prize exchange system 1 differ. In addition, which of the hall member card, the member card, and the smartphone 570 can be used differs.

  In this specification, the case where the prize exchange system application 5 is installed in the smartphone 570 and the membership card and the smartphone 570 (price exchange system application 5) are linked, mainly. Describes related operations and processes.

[Flow from game to prize exchange / Yamatama accumulation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the flow from the game to the prize exchange and the extra ball accumulation in the hall system 2 and the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment will be schematically described.

  The flow represents an example of a flow in the case where the receipt of the number of game media acquired at the hall store is received. 22 and 23, the viewer (550a, 550b) functioning as a prize selection device, the smartphone 570, the gaming machine 10, the prize POS 500, the prize exchange terminal 530, the backbone server 600, and the shop management server 700, respectively. Operations and processes are shown in time series for each apparatus.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, the player uses a membership card or a hall membership card linked to the membership card to a contactless IC card reader / writer of a prize selection device such as a viewer (550a, 550b). Is touched (step S101). Note that even if the player is a temporary member, he / she can select a prize using a member card and perform favorite registration, but in this example, the player status is assumed to be the state of the main member 3.

  Next, in response to the player's card touch, the viewer (550a, 550b) displays a prize selection instruction screen on the display, and the player operates the display of the viewer (550a, 550b) to display the prize. From among the prizes, a prize that may be desired to be exchanged in the future is selected and registered in the favorites list (step S102).

  In addition, the player can also perform favorite registration of prizes using the smartphone 570. The player first activates the prize exchange system application 5 on the smartphone 570 (step S103). Note that the player can select a prize by the prize exchange system application 5 and register it as a favorite even if it is a temporary member. In this example, it is assumed that the player status is the state of the main member 3. . Thereafter, the player operates the display of the smartphone 570 to select a prize that may be desired to be exchanged in the future from among the displayed prizes, and registers it in the favorites list (step S104).

  On the other hand, in step S105, the player plays a game using the gaming machine 10 (step S105), and when the game medium is acquired, the player counts the game medium by operating the island edge counting device 520 (step S106), and receives the receipt. (Also, at this time, the counted number of game media is transmitted to the hall computer 400 in association with the receipt NO or the like and stored in the game media holding number management table). Such a game by the player can be repeated a plurality of times. Note that either the favorite registration operation in step S102 or step S104 or the game in step S105 may be first. Therefore, when the player can play the game of step S105 and acquire the game medium and exchange the prize, the member information is registered so that the player status becomes the main member 3, Prizes registered in favorites can be exchanged.

  A player who exchanges prizes informs the counter of the hall store of the fact, and gives the receipt printed by the island edge counting device 520 to the staff of the hall store. Then, the staff of the hall store operates the giveaway POS 500 and inputs the number of game media described in the receipt through the touch panel or the like (step S107). When the number of game media is represented by a barcode, the number of game media may be read by a barcode reader.

  Thereafter, in step S108, the prize exchange terminal 530 requests the connected prize POS 500 for the number of medals (number of medals) used for prize exchange or reserve storage. In response to this, the prize POS 500 transmits the number of game media (the number of medals) input in step S107 to the prize exchange terminal 530 (step S109), and the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the prize POS 500 in step S110. The number of game media transmitted from is received.

  Next, in step S111, when the player touches the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the prize exchange terminal 530 with the membership card or the hall membership card linked to the membership card, the prize exchange is performed accordingly. The terminal 530 displays an operation selection screen for selecting whether to accumulate or exchange as extra balls, and the player selects either of them.

  Here, it is determined which operation the player has selected (step S112), and when surplus storage is selected, the process proceeds to step S131 in FIG. When the exchange is selected, the process proceeds to step S113, where either the exchange with the possession ball or the exchange with the extra ball is selected, and then the contents of the favorite registration and the prize are displayed on the display of the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S114. The exchange basket is displayed. In the present embodiment, it can be specified that the possessed ball and the extra ball are used together for the prize exchange, but the description is omitted here.

  Here, the player adds prizes to be registered in the prize exchange basket from prizes registered in favorites by selecting prizes in step S102 or step S104, deletes prizes registered in the prize exchange basket, Or a prize to be actually exchanged is registered in the prize exchange basket, and the prize exchange is confirmed (step S115).

  Here, when delivering to the registered address, the staff of the hall store displays the member information / delivery address confirmation screen, and the identity of the player's address is the same as the contents of the submitted ID. Confirm. Also, such identity verification can be performed only when the player first exchanges prizes.

  Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 gives a prize ordering instruction to the corresponding online shopping site for the prize in the prize exchange basket (step S116). At this time, a receipt (prize exchange acceptance slip) is output from the printer 539 of the prize exchange terminal 530, and the player receives it.

  Thereafter, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines whether or not there is a remaining ball by exchanging the prize (step S120, but in the case of replacement with a held ball), and if there is a remaining ball, step S121. Then, it is determined whether or not the player accumulates the surplus as a surplus, and when surplus surplus is selected, the process proceeds to step S131 in FIG. When the accumulation is not performed, the number of balls consumed is notified to the prize POS 500 in order to return the remaining balls substantially to the hall system 2 (step S122). If there is no remaining ball in step S120, the process proceeds to step S122 as it is.

  In step S117, when the core server 600 receives a prize ordering instruction from the prize exchange terminal 530, in response thereto, a prize delivery instruction is transmitted to the shop management server 700. Upon receiving the prize delivery instruction from the core server 600, the shop management server 700 issues a prize delivery instruction to the corresponding online shopping site (step S118).

  This prize delivery instruction is transmitted through various routes according to the connection form between the online shopping site and the prize exchange system 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, if an online shopping site is operated by a system such as a shop system (850, 851), the shop management server 700 sends the shop system (via the shop system I / F server 840). 850, 851), a prize delivery instruction is transmitted.

  The core server 600 issues a prize delivery instruction in step S117, and then issues a payment instruction to the online shopping site (price provider) (step S119). Such a payment instruction can be made to pay for a predetermined period of time.

  The prize POS 500 that has received the number of consumed balls subtracts the received number of consumed balls from the number of balls input in step S107 (step S130 in FIG. 23), and subtracts the number of balls (or the received number of consumed balls). It transmits to the hall computer 400.

  If it is determined in step S112 or step S121 that the player performs surplus reserve, in step S131 in FIG. 23, the surplus reserve confirmation screen that displays the number of surplus balls to be accumulated and the number of surplus balls after accumulation is displayed. Is displayed, and when the player confirms the surplus reserve (step S132), the surplus surplus update instruction is given to the core server 600 (step S133). When the core server 600 receives the reserve surplus update instruction from the prize exchange terminal 530, the core server 600 updates the surplus reserve management table 652 and the surplus reserve status management table 653 accordingly (step S134).

  After step S133, the prize exchange terminal 530 notifies the prize POS 500 of the number of extra coins (step S135). When the prize POS 500 receives the number of reserved margins from the prize exchange terminal 530, the surplus accumulated status management table 423 of the hall computer 400 is updated accordingly (step S136).

[Functions of each device]
Next, the functional outline of the hall computer 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of the hall computer 400. The hall computer 400 includes a hall member management unit 411, a game medium holding number management unit 412, a surplus storage status management unit 413, a message management unit 414, a category information management unit 415, and a network I / F unit 416. The hall computer 400 has functions of a conventional hall computer such as prize management, but here, the functions related to the present invention will be mainly described.

  Further, the hall computer 400 stores the hall DB 420 in the external storage device 404, and the hall DB 420 stores a hall member information table 421 that stores information related to the hall members of the hall store, and the hall members indicate a medal and a stored ball. A game medium holding number management table 422 for managing the number of held game media, and when a hole member performs extra ball accumulation in the prize exchange system 1, the extra ball accumulation for managing the status of the extra ball accumulation The category of the prize is displayed on the status management table 423, the destination information management table 424 that stores the destination information of the registered player received from the prize exchange system 1, and the prize selection screen displayed on the prize selection device. A category information management table 425 that stores category information for management is included.

  The hall member management unit 411 manages information regarding the hall members of the hall store. The game medium holding number management unit 412 controls to store the information in the above-mentioned game medium holding number management table 422 in association with a hole member card or the like when a hall member performs a saving medal or a saving ball. At the same time, control is performed so that hall members can use stored medals and balls using a hall membership card.

  When the surplus ball accumulation status management unit 413 receives the number of surplus surplus balls from the prize exchange system 1, it updates the surplus ball accumulation status management table 423 based on this. In addition, surplus balls that have passed a predetermined period according to the contents of the surplus reserve setting management table 654 stored in the core DB 650 of the core server 600 and the surplus reserve status ascertained by the surplus reserve status management table 423 Control the reuse and disappearance of.

  The message management unit 414 receives the destination information of the player from the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1, and controls to send a message including information regarding the hall store to the destination information as necessary. . When the player transmits store information to the prize exchange system 1 using the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570, the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1 is directed to the hall store corresponding to the store information. The player's destination information (email address, etc.) is transmitted.

  The category information management unit 415 acquires category information from the prize exchange system 1 at a predetermined timing, stores these in the category information management table 425, and displays the category of the prize with the prize selection device or the like. Control is performed so that the category information stored in the information management table 425 is used.

  A network I / F (interface) unit 416 is connected to a network and controls to transmit / receive data to / from a partner computer. Here, the network may be configured as a network including the Internet (the same applies to the network I / F unit of other apparatuses, and hence the description of the subsequent network I / F unit is omitted). .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the functional outline of the prize POS 500 will be described. FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram of the prize POS 500. The prize POS 500 includes a login management unit 511, a prize POS control unit 512, a prize exchange terminal cooperation control unit 513, a hall computer cooperation control unit 514, a display control unit 515, and a network I / F unit 516.

  The login management unit 511 checks whether or not the staff of the hall store to log in is a valid user by using a password or the like, and manages access to the hall computer 400 or the like. The prize POS control unit 512 receives a prize exchange instruction (exchanging instructions for general prizes and special prizes) in the hall store, which is input by the staff based on the instructions of the player, performs prize exchange processing, and Manage quantity and prize stock.

  In response to a request from the network-connected prize exchange terminal 530, the prize exchange terminal cooperation control unit 513 gives the prize exchange terminal 530 the number of game media (number of balls and medals) used for prize exchange. It controls to transmit, and receives from the prize exchange terminal 530 the number of game media consumed by prize exchange and the number of extra balls accumulated.

  The hall computer cooperation control unit 514 transmits the number of game media counted by the player from the island edge counting device 520 to the hall computer 400 in association with the hall member ID and the receipt NO, and the prize exchange terminal. When the number of game media consumed by the prize exchange and the number of accumulated extra balls are received from 530, the information is transmitted to the hall computer 400.

  The display control unit 515 controls the store-side display 509 to display a screen on which the staff inputs related to prize exchange, a screen for the staff to input information related to store prizes, and the like.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the functional outline of the prize exchange terminal 530 will be described. FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram of the prize exchange terminal 530. The prize exchange terminal 530 includes a login management unit 541, a prize exchange control unit 542, a surplus ball accumulation control unit 543, a card linkage control unit 544, a display control unit 545, and a network I / F unit 546.

  The login management unit 541 checks whether or not the player who logs in is a valid member by using a member card and a password. In addition, when the player logs in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570, a login mechanism by the smartphone 570 is provided, such as displaying a code read by the smartphone 570 on the display.

  The prize exchange control unit 542 controls to display the prize registered in the favorite list on the display 535, and registers the designated prize from the favorite list or the like in the prize exchange basket according to the player's instruction. Further, when the player status is the main member 3, in accordance with the player's instruction, control is performed so as to transmit a prize ordering instruction for the prize registered in the prize exchange basket to the core server 600. Further, prize exchange can be performed using at least one of the possession balls and extra balls, and the number of consumed balls and extra balls are transmitted to the prize POS 500.

  When the player status is the main member 2 or 3, the surplus ball accumulation control unit 543 performs control so that the possessed ball is accumulated as a surplus ball in accordance with the player's instruction.

  The card cooperation control unit 544 controls the hall member card and the membership card to cooperate and the membership card and the smartphone 570 to cooperate.

  The display control unit 545 controls the display 535 to display the prizes registered in the favorites list, the prizes registered in the prize exchange basket, and the like. In addition, the display 535 is controlled to display various screens for extra ball accumulation and card linkage processing.

  With reference to FIG. 27, the functional outline of the hall management terminal 430 will be described. FIG. 27 is a functional block diagram of the hall management terminal 430. The hall management terminal 430 includes a login management unit 441, a surplus storage setting management unit 442, a display control unit 443, and a network I / F unit 444.

  The login management unit 441 authenticates the manager (or staff) of the hall store who is the user of the hall management terminal 430 by card reading, ID input, and password input.

  The surplus reserve setting management unit 442 displays a screen for inputting surplus reserve setting (for example, the available period and measures after the period has elapsed) on the display 435, and the designated surplus reserve setting is displayed on the core server. This is stored in the surplus reserve setting management table 654 of the core DB 650. Such setting is performed by, for example, a manager of a hall store.

  The display control unit 443 performs control so that a screen or the like for inputting a surplus ball accumulation setting is displayed on the display 435 of the hall management terminal 430.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 28, a functional overview of the large viewer 550a will be described. FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of the large viewer 550a. The large viewer 550a includes a login management unit 561, a prize selection control unit 562, a display control unit 563, and a network I / F unit 564.

  When the membership card is touched on the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554, the login management unit 561 checks whether or not it is a valid card. Further, similarly to the login of the prize exchange terminal 530, the smartphone 570 can be configured to log in by reading a code displayed on the display 555.

  When displaying a prize selection screen or the like, the prize selection control unit 562 acquires category information from the hall computer 400 and controls each category to be associated with the category. The display control unit 563 controls to display a prize selection screen or the like on the display 555 when selecting a prize.

  The large viewer 550a may be configured to include a camera for photographing a player or the like. The camera is, for example, a small imaging device built in the large viewer 550a, and the imaging element is configured by a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like.

  The small viewer 550b has a small display, but has the same function as the large viewer 550a.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the functional outline of the smartphone 570 will be described. FIG. 29 is a functional block diagram of the smartphone 570, and particularly shows functions related to the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment. The smartphone 570 includes an application function unit 591 for prize exchange system, a mail management unit 592, a display control unit 593, and a network I / F unit 594. Further, the prize exchange system application function unit 591 includes a login management unit 591a, a code reading control unit 591b, a destination information registration unit 591c, an automatic login management unit 591d, a hall store registration unit 591e, a message management unit 591f, and a linkage control unit 591g. , A prize exchange terminal login management unit 591h, a member information registration unit 591i, a prize selection control unit 591j, and an SNS control unit 591k.

  The prize exchange system application function unit 591 indicates functions realized by the prize exchange system application 5 when the prize exchange system application 5 downloaded and installed on the smartphone 570 is executed on the smartphone 570. It is.

  When the player's member ID or the like and a password are input, the login management unit 591a makes an inquiry to the core server 600 via the mobile management server 860 to check whether the user is a valid member.

  The code reading control unit 591b captures a code with the camera 575 of the smartphone 570 in accordance with the player's operation, decodes the image of the captured code, and acquires, for example, decode information including text information. Pass information to the relevant functional part.

  For example, the destination information registration unit 591c receives an e-mail address from the player at the time of initial setting of the installed prize exchange system application 5, and transmits this e-mail address to the core server 600.

  The automatic login management unit 591d detects that the smartphone 570 has automatically logged in with the wireless access point in the hall store, and transmits a predetermined message to the core server 600. The automatic login management unit 591d can also be configured to transmit a predetermined message to the core server 600 when the player performs a predetermined operation.

  When a predetermined code is read by the code reading control unit 591b, the hall store registration unit 591e transmits store information acquired from the code to the core server 600.

  The message management unit 591f receives the push message transmitted from the core server 600 toward the application ID related to the prize exchange system application 5, and displays the push message on the display 577 of the smartphone 570.

  When the predetermined code is read by the code reading control unit 591b in the link instruction between the membership card and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5), the linkage control unit 591g acquires the linkage target obtained from the code. The card information and the like are transmitted to the backbone server 600.

  When a predetermined code is read by the code reading control unit 591b in the login to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570, the prize exchange terminal login management unit 591h receives the decoding information and the mobile ID acquired from the code. Transmit to the core server 600.

  The member information registration unit 591i transmits the member information to the core server 600 when the member information is input from the member information registration screen according to the operation of the player.

  The prize selection control unit 591j displays a prize selection screen or the like on the display 577 of the smartphone 570, and controls to display prize information according to the player's operation (browsing and searching for prizes). Is sent to the backbone server 600 via the mobile management server 860, and the favorite management table 655 is controlled to be updated.

  The SNS control unit 591k manages the login of the player to the SNS, and controls the display of the talk screen and the group talk screen and the posting of the SNS message.

  The mail management unit 592 manages the mail transmitted to the player's mail address, and displays it on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 in accordance with the player's operation. Also, mail is sent to the designated mail address in accordance with the player's operation.

  The display control unit 593 controls the display 577 of the smartphone 570 to display a code reading screen, a member information registration screen, a prize selection screen, an SNS talk screen, and the like.

  Here, functions related to the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment of the smartphone 570 are described. In addition, other mobile devices such as mobile phones and PDAs that can be used in the prize exchange system 1 have the same functions as the smartphone 570.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, an outline of functions of the core server 600 will be described. FIG. 30 is a functional block diagram of the core server 600. The core server 600 includes a member management unit 601, a prize selection control unit 602, a prize exchange control unit 603, a prize order control unit 604, a message management unit 605, a cooperation management unit 606, a prize exchange terminal login management unit 607, and a surplus management system. A unit 608, a connection management unit 609, an action history management unit 610, and a network I / F unit 611.

  Further, the core server 600 stores the basic DB 650 in an external storage device, and the basic DB 650 stores a player information table 651 that stores information on players and members, and an extra ball that stores information on extra balls accumulated by members. A reserve management table 652, a surplus reserve status management table 653 for storing the status of surplus balls accumulated by a member, a surplus reserve setting management table 654 for storing information regarding the handling of surplus balls in hall stores, and a player's prize selection instruction A favorite management table 655 for storing the favorite list registered by the player, and a prize exchange basket management table 656 for storing prizes registered in the prize exchange basket by the player.

  Further, the basic DB 650 stores a terminal management table 657 that stores information related to terminals (such as prize exchange terminals and viewers) of hall stores, information about the network address of the hall computer 400 of each hall store, and groups of hall stores. Hall store management table 658, connection management device management table 659 that stores information about the network address of the connection management device 90 of each hall store, and entrances and operations grasped by the connection status of the smartphone 570 in the player's hall store A connection management table 660 for storing the information of the player, a point management table 661 for storing information on the player's visit points, and an action history management table 662 for storing the player's action history (game situation at a predetermined timing).

  In response to an inquiry from the prize selection device, the prize exchange device, or the like, the member management unit 601 checks whether the owner of the member card is a valid member, and transmits the check result to the inquiry source. Also, the player status is managed in association with the mobile ID, and when destination information such as an email address is transmitted from the smartphone 570, when store information identifying a hall store is transmitted, member information is transmitted. The player status is updated according to each case.

  The prize selection control unit 602 transmits prize information related to the prize to be selected to the prize selection apparatus in response to a request from the prize selection apparatus, and selects the prize selected in accordance with the prize selection instruction of the player in the prize selection apparatus. It is registered as a favorite list and stored in the favorite management table 655.

  In response to a request from the prize exchange device, the prize exchange control unit 603 transmits the prize registered in the favorite list of the corresponding member and the prize registered in the prize registration basket to the prize exchange device, and the game in the prize exchange device In response to the prize exchange instruction of the winner, a prize ordering instruction for the selected prize is received from the prize exchange apparatus. The prize order control unit 604 transmits a prize delivery instruction or the like to the shop management server 700 based on the prize ordering instruction received from the prize exchange device.

  When destination information such as an email address is transmitted from the player's smartphone 570, the message management unit 605 stores the destination information in the player information table 651, and at a predetermined timing, the message management unit 605 stores the destination information in the destination information. A message from the prize exchange system 1 is transmitted. When store information is transmitted from the player's smartphone 570, the player's destination information is transmitted to the hall computer 400 of the hall store specified by the store information.

  When the association management unit 606 receives card information or the like to be linked from the smartphone 570 in the association instruction between the member card and the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5), the association management unit 606 supports the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 and the card information. In addition, it is stored in the player information table 651.

  The prize exchange terminal login management unit 607 transmits the code token in response to the request of the prize exchange terminal 530 and receives the mobile ID and the code token from the smartphone 570 in the login to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570. In this case, a login token representing the authentication result is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

  When the surplus ball accumulation management unit 608 receives an instruction for surplus ball accumulation from the prize exchange terminal 530, the surplus ball accumulation management unit 608 updates the surplus ball accumulation management table 652 and the surplus ball accumulation status management table 653, and the accumulated amount of surplus balls of the player And manage the accumulated date and time. Further, when an instruction to use extra balls for prize exchange is received from the prize exchange terminal 530, the extra ball accumulation management table 652 and the extra ball accumulation status management table 653 are updated, and the player's extra quantity of extra balls is accumulated. And manage the accumulated date and time. Further, the surplus ball accumulation status management table 653 is periodically checked to determine whether there is a surplus ball for which a predetermined period has elapsed.

  When the connection management unit 609 receives a predetermined message from the smartphone 570 in response to the player's smartphone 570 being automatically logged in at the wireless access point of the hall store, the connection management unit 609 identifies the hall store from the message, and the connection management table 660. In addition, the store entry and operation of each player in the hall store is stored.

  The action history management unit 610 stores the game situation of the gaming machine 10 by the player and the history of prize selection / price exchange in the action history management table 662, and generates statistical information from these history information as necessary.

  Next, the functional outline of the mobile management server will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a block diagram of the mobile management server 860. The mobile management server 860 includes a mobile access management unit 861, a prize selection control unit 862, a WEB control unit 863, an SNS control unit 864, and a network I / F unit 865.

  The mobile management server 860 stores a mobile management DB 870 in an external storage device, and the mobile management DB 870 includes HTML data 871 and an SNS management table 872.

  The mobile access management unit 861 transmits the player's member ID and the password and the password received from the smartphone 570 to the backbone server 600 and transmits the authentication result to the smartphone 570.

  The prize selection control unit 862 requests the backbone server 600 to acquire prize information in response to a player's operation on the smartphone 570, and transmits the acquired prize information to the smartphone 570. Also, a prize selection instruction of the player is received from the smartphone 570 and transmitted to the core server 600, and control is performed so that the selected prize is registered in the favorite management table 655.

  The WEB control unit 863 responds to a page request from a WEB browser activated on the smartphone 570 when a player operates the smartphone 570 and reads a predetermined code with the conventional code reading application 4. The HTML data is transmitted as an http response to the smartphone 570, and a guidance page for guiding the download of the prize exchange system application 5 is displayed on the WEB browser. The HTML data includes an HTML source (including CSS data, Javascript (registered trademark), etc.) and image data.

  The SNS control unit 864 controls the player's login request to the SNS in the smartphone 570, appropriately refers to / updates the SNS management table 872 or the like according to the player's request in the smartphone 570, and stores the SNS in the smartphone 570. Control to provide talk screen and group talk screen. The configuration of the SNS management table 872 is not shown.

  The smartphone 570 is connected to the mobile management server 860 via the wireless network 690 and the mobile I / F server 680.

  Next, an overview of functions of the shop management server 700 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a functional block diagram of the shop management server 700. The shop management server 700 includes a shop information management unit 701, a product determination unit 702, a prize order management unit 703, an exchange history management unit 704, an order history management unit 705, and a network I / F unit 706.

  The shop management server 700 stores a prize DB 750 in an external storage device. The prize DB 750 stores a shop management table 751 for storing shop information, and a product management table 752 for storing product information collected from an online mail order site. , An order management table 753 for storing contents ordered from the online shopping site, an exchange history management table 754 for storing prize exchange history, and an order history management table 755 for storing prize order history.

  The shop information management unit 701 displays a shop registration screen on the management terminal 880 of the prize exchange system 1 and registers the input shop information in the shop management table 751. The shop information management unit 701 further searches the contents of the shop management table 751 in response to a search request from an administrator or the like, and displays a shop information search screen on the management terminal or the like.

  The product determination unit 702 temporarily stores product information transmitted from the shop system (850, 851) of the online shopping site by data feed or the like in the work area, and determines whether or not the product satisfies a predetermined condition. To check. Such a check may be automatically performed by the prize exchange system 1 or may be performed by judgment of an administrator of the prize exchange system 1 or the like. The products determined to be displayable as prizes that can be exchanged for prizes are stored in the product management table 752, and the core server 600 stores the products stored in the product management table 752 in response to a request from the prize selection device. The prize information of the prize selected from among them is transmitted to the prize selection apparatus.

  When there is a prize ordering instruction designated as delivered to the home address from the prize exchange device, the prize ordering management unit 703 receives the instruction from the core server 600 and stores it in the ordering management table 753. Further, the information is transmitted to the corresponding prize shop system (850, 851) via the shop system I / F server 840.

  When the exchange history management unit 704 receives an order receipt notification from the shop system I / F server 840, the exchange history management unit 704 creates an exchange history related to the order and stores the exchange history in the exchange history management table 754. When the order history management unit 705 receives an order receipt notification from the shop system I / F server 840, the order history management unit 705 creates an order history regarding the order and stores the order history in the order history management table 755.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the functional outline of the shop system I / F server 840 will be described. FIG. 33 is a block diagram of the shop system I / F server 840. The shop system I / F server 840 includes a server communication control unit 841, a shop system I / F unit 842, a prize order control unit 843, an exhibition management control unit 844, and a network I / F unit 845.

  The server communication control unit 841 controls data transmission / reception with the shop management server 700 via the network I / F unit 845. The shop system I / F unit 842 controls data transmission / reception with the shop system (850, 851), and performs, for example, data feed reception, API cooperation, file cooperation, web scraping, etc., and the shop management server 700 and the shop Controls communication with the system (850, 851).

  The prize order control unit 843 notifies the shop system (850, 851) of an instruction to order a prize for the designated shop via the shop system I / F unit 842. The exhibition management control unit 844 receives the product information provided from the shop system (850, 851), for example, via the shop system I / F unit 842 and transmits it to the shop management server 700.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 34, an outline of functions of the management terminal 880 will be described. FIG. 34 is a block diagram of the management terminal 880. The management terminal 880 includes a login management unit 881, a surplus storage setting management unit 882, a display control unit 883, and a network I / F unit 884.

  The login management unit 881 authenticates the administrator of the prize exchange system 1 who is the user of the management terminal 880 by inputting an ID or a password.

  The surplus reserve setting management unit 882 displays a screen for inputting surplus reserve setting (for example, a usable period and measures after the period has elapsed) on the display, and the designated surplus reserve setting is displayed on the core server. The data is stored in the surplus reserve setting management table 654 of the DB 650. Such setting is performed by, for example, a hall store manager or the like, and is normally performed using the hall management terminal 430, but is requested by the hall store manager or the like, or a determination by the manager of the prize exchange system 1 or the like. The management terminal 880 is also possible based on the above.

  The display control unit 883 controls the display of the management terminal 880 so as to display a surplus ball accumulation setting management screen and other screens.

[Table structure]
First, a table stored in the hall DB 420 of the hall computer 400 will be described.

  The hall member information table 421 shown in FIG. 35 (A) stores information related to the hall members of the hall store. In this example, the hall member ID, the unique ID of the hall member card (non-contact IC card), name, address, Remember passwords, email addresses, etc.

  The game medium holding number management table 422 shown in FIG. 35 (B) manages the holding number of game media held when a hall member instructs a stored medal or a stored ball. In this example, the game medium holding number management table 422 stores the hall member ID or receipt NO, and further stores the quantity for each type of game medium. In this example, there are four types of game media: pachinko (4 yen lending, 1 yen lending) and slot (20 yen lending, 5 yen lending).

  The surplus ball accumulation status management table 423 shown in FIG. 36A stores the surplus ball accumulation status when the hall member performs surplus ball accumulation in the prize exchange system 1, and in this example, the hall member ID is stored. Or, receipt NO, game medium type, accumulated quantity, accumulated start date and time, etc. are stored.

  The destination information management table 424 shown in FIG. 36B stores the destination information of the player registered in the store (sends store information related to this hall store), and basically includes an email address. As described above, the application ID (the ID managed by the prize exchange system application 5 for each smartphone 570) and the hall member card unique ID can be received from the core server 600 and stored.

  The category information management table 425 shown in FIG. 37 stores category information for displaying and managing prize categories on a prize selection screen or the like displayed on the prize selection device. In this example, the category, prize content, and upper level are stored. Stores category, date of last update, etc.

  Next, a table stored in the backbone DB 650 of the backbone server 600 will be described.

  The player information table 651 shown in FIG. 38A stores information on players and members. In this example, the member ID, the unique ID of the member card (non-contact IC card), the hall member card (non-contact IC) Card) unique ID, mobile ID, application ID, store code, media type, identity verification, player status, name, password, email address, date of birth, phone number, mobile phone number, SNS-ID, address, Delivery destination 1, delivery destination 2, driver's license number, insurance card number, etc. are stored.

  As the player status, for example, the temporary member is set to “0”, the primary member 1 is set to “1”, the primary member 2 is set to “2”, and the primary member 3 is set to “3”. In addition, when the player downloads the prize exchange system application 5 to the smartphone 570, the application ID grasped by the prize exchange system application 5 is stored, and the player status is non-member (= “− 1”). (See application ID = “A11” in FIG. 38A).

  Further, various data can be used at each timing as an identification code for identifying a player. For example, a member ID, a member card unique ID, a mobile ID, an application ID, etc. can be used as an identification code.

  The surplus ball accumulation management table 652 shown in FIG. 38B stores information on surplus balls accumulated by the members. In this example, the surplus reserve management table 652 stores a member ID, and further stores the amount of surplus accumulated for each game medium type. In this example, there are four types of game media: pachinko (4 yen lending, 1 yen lending) and slot (20 yen lending, 5 yen lending).

  39A stores a situation where a member has accumulated extra balls, and in this example, a member ID, a store code, a game medium type, an accumulated quantity, an accumulation start date and time, and the like are stored. Remember.

  39B stores information related to handling of surplus balls in hall stores. In this example, store code, available period (month), post-period measures, update date and time Memorize etc.

  The favorite management table 655 shown in FIG. 40A stores a favorite list registered by a player's prize selection instruction, and in this example, stores a member ID, prize information, and the like. The prize information includes a plurality of pieces of favorite information (prize 1 to prize 10), and each favorite information includes a product ID, a product name, a registration date, an update date, and the like.

  The prize exchange basket management table 656 shown in FIG. 40B stores prizes registered in the prize exchange basket by the player, and in this example, a member ID, prize information, and the like are stored. The prize information is composed of a plurality of pieces of registration information (prize 1 to prize 10), and each registration information includes a merchandise ID, a merchandise name, a quantity, a delivery destination, a registration date, an update date, and the like.

  The terminal management table 657 shown in FIG. 41 stores information related to terminals (such as prize exchange terminals and viewers) of hall stores, and in this example, stores store codes, device IDs, terminal types, terminal installation positions, and the like.

  The hall store management table 658 shown in FIG. 42 stores information about the network address of the hall computer 400 of each hall store and the group of the hall store. In this example, the store code, store name, server address, group code, etc. Remember.

  The connection management device management table 659 shown in FIG. 43 stores information about the network address of the connection management device 90 of each hall store, and in this example, stores a device ID, a store code, a device address, and the like.

  The connection management table 660 shown in FIG. 44 (A) stores information about the store entry and operation grasped by the connection state of the smartphone 570 in the player's hall store. In this example, the mobile ID, store code, Stores store / operation type, store entry, or operation date and time.

  The point management table 661 shown in FIG. 44B stores information related to the player's store visit points, and in this example, stores member IDs, points, last update date, and the like. The behavior history management table 662 is not shown.

  Next, a table stored in the prize DB 750 of the shop management server 700 will be described.

  The shop management table 751 shown in FIG. 45 stores shop information, and in this example, stores a shop ID, shop name, address, shipping table, usage system, password, ordering method, and the like.

  The merchandise management table 752 shown in FIG. 46A stores merchandise information collected from the online shopping site. In this example, merchandise ID, shop ID, merchandise type, description, category, price, last update date, inventory Memorize etc.

  The order management table 753 shown in FIG. 46 (B) stores contents ordered from the online shopping site. In this example, order NO, member ID, product ID, quantity, shop ID, delivery destination, order date and time, exchange NO. The delivery completion flag and the like are stored.

  The exchange history management table 754 shown in FIG. 47A stores prize exchange histories. In this example, the order number, name, member ID, store code, prize exchange reception number, total sales price, exchange date and time, etc. are stored. Remember.

  The order history management table shown in FIG. 47 (B) stores the order history of prizes, and in this example, stores the order number, product ID, quantity, shop ID, order date, order status, and the like.

[Download application for prize exchange system]
Next, a procedure for the player to download the prize exchange system application 5 to the smartphone 570 will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 52 (see FIG. 14). FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for downloading the prize exchange system application 5, in which operations and processes in the smartphone 570, the mobile management server 860, and the external server are shown in time series for each device. .

  First, in step S141, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the conventional code reading application 4. Next, in step S142, the code reading application 4 displays a code reading screen on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 in accordance with the player's operation. The code reading screen is, for example, a screen like a code reading screen 901 shown in FIG.

  In the code reading screen 901 of FIG. 49, a shooting screen 901a for displaying an image input to the camera 575 is displayed, and the player adjusts the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 901b enters the shooting screen 901a. When the code 901b is displayed on the shooting screen 901a and automatic focus adjustment ends here, a code shooting instruction is issued at that timing.

  In step S143, when the code reading application 4 of the smartphone 570 receives the code photographing instruction, in step S144, the code 901b (see FIG. 49) is read, and the image data of the photographed code is decoded and included in the code. The URL is acquired. Thereafter, in step S145, the code reading application 4 displays a reading content display screen on the display 577 of the smartphone 570. The read content display screen is, for example, a screen such as a read content display screen 902 shown in FIG.

  The target to be read here (that is, the medium on which the code 913b is displayed) is a predetermined portal site, various blogs, magazines, flyers, posters, terminals in a hall store (for example, a large viewer 550a or a small viewer 550b). Etc.), and the code 913b is set to include a URL. Further, as shown in the text display section 902a of the read content display screen 902, the URL includes an http parameter in addition to the server address. These http parameters are included in the page request described below. It has no effect.

  For example, the HTTP parameter is ignored for a static WEB page request, and the same WEB page is returned for a dynamic WEB page request even if the http parameter is different.

  In the read content display screen 902 of FIG. 50, a URL that is decoded text information is displayed on the text display unit 902a, and a WEB browser application that can display the WEB page by accessing the URL is displayed on the WEB browser application display. A plurality of messages are displayed on the part 902b, and the player can select one WEB browser application from these.

  In step S146, when the code reading application 4 of the smartphone 570 receives the selection of the WEB browser application from the player, the code reading application 4 starts the selected WEB browser application in step S147.

  In step S148, the activated WEB browser application accesses the URL and makes a page request. In step S149, when the mobile management server 860 receives a page request from the smartphone 570, the mobile management server 860 transmits corresponding HTML data (as an http response) accordingly.

  In step S150, the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the HTML data from the mobile management server 860 and displays a download guide page. This guide page is a screen such as a download guide screen 903 shown in FIG. 51, for example.

  In the download guide screen 903 of FIG. 51, a guide message 903a such as “Let's download the prize exchange system application!”, A first icon 903c indicating the first download means, a second icon 903d indicating the second download means, Also, an explanation display unit 903e showing explanation about the prize exchange system application 5 is arranged.

  Here, when the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the touch operation of the first icon or the second icon by the player in step S151, the URL corresponding to the icon selected by the touch operation is accessed in step S152. And make a page request. In step S153, when a corresponding external server receives a page request from the smartphone 570, the corresponding external server transmits corresponding HTML data (as an http response).

  In step S154, the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives HTML data from the external server and displays a download screen. This download screen is, for example, a screen like a download screen 904 shown in FIG.

  In the download screen 904 of FIG. 52, a download button 904b and an explanation display section 904c showing explanation / review regarding the prize exchange system application 5 are arranged.

  Here, when the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives a touch operation (download instruction) of the download button 904b by the player in step S155, a download request is transmitted from the WEB browser application to the external server in step S156. In S157, the external server that has received this request transmits the program data of the prize exchange system application 5 to the smartphone 570.

  In step S158, the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the program data of the prize exchange system application 5 from the external server.

  The program data of the prize exchange system application 5 received in this way is installed in the smartphone 570 automatically or in response to an instruction from the player, and then the player performs a predetermined operation on the smartphone 570. As a result, the prize exchange system application 5 is activated.

[Register email address]
Next, with reference to FIG. 53 and FIG. 54, a procedure for a player to register an e-mail address with the prize exchange system application 5 being executed in the smartphone 570 will be described (see FIG. 14). FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for registering an e-mail address in the prize exchange system application 5, and operations and processes in the smartphone 570 and the core server 600 are shown in time series for each device.

  First, in step S161, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the prize exchange system application 5. Next, in step S162, when the prize exchange system application 5 receives an email registration screen display instruction from the player, the prize exchange system application 5 displays an email registration screen on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 in step S163. . Such a mail registration screen may be automatically displayed when the prize exchange system application 5 is first activated.

  The mail registration screen is a screen such as a mail registration screen 905 shown in FIG. 54, for example. In the mail registration screen 905 shown in FIG. 54, a usage rule display unit 905a, an agreement check box 905b, a mail registration button 905c, and a skip button 905d are arranged.

  In step S164, the prize exchange system application 5 repeatedly determines whether or not the player touches the mail registration button 905c (if the skip button 905d is touched, the process ends and the screen returns to the previous screen). .

  Here, when the mail registration button 905c is touched (YES in step S164), a mobile ID and a mail address that uniquely identify the device and network address of the smartphone 570 are transmitted to the core server 600 (step S165). In this case, the mail address that has been input in advance may be transmitted, or the mail address that has been input at this timing may be transmitted. When inputting an e-mail address, an e-mail address input screen (not shown) is displayed by touching the e-mail registration button 905c. After the player inputs the e-mail address there, the predetermined registration button is touched. Further, in order to avoid registration of a false mail address or an incorrect mail address, a confirmation URL can be transmitted to the transmitted mail address.

  Here, in order to identify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the e-mail address. However, the prize exchange system application 5 manages each smartphone 570, and the application that can uniquely identify the smartphone 570 substantially. An ID can also be transmitted.

  When the prize exchange system application 5 is activated by managing the application ID, a push message can be sent to the application, so that the application ID can be used instead of the mobile ID. . In this case, if there is no problem with only the push message, the transmission of the mail address can be omitted.

  When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the mail address from the smartphone 570 in step S166, the core server 600 associates the mobile ID and the mail address in step S167 and stores them in the player information table. At this time, the player status is set to “0” representing a temporary member.

  For example, in the player information table 651 of FIG. 38, a player whose mobile ID = “M006”, a mail address is registered, and a player status is set to “0” is registered as the current mail address. It corresponds to the player for which the player status is set.

  Thereafter, the core server 600 transmits a registration completion message to the smartphone 570 in step S168. Upon receiving this registration completion message in step S169, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 displays the registration completion message on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 in step S170.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14, 53, and 54, when the player gives an e-mail registration screen display instruction using the prize exchange system application 5 executed on the smartphone 570, Although the mail address is registered when the exchange system application 5 is activated for the first time (initial setting), a predetermined operation (for example, viewing a prize) is performed in the prize exchange system application 5 in a non-member state. When an operation for searching and registering in the favorites list or an SNS communication menu selection operation is performed, the mail registration screen 905 of FIG. 54 is displayed, etc., to prompt the player to register the mail address. It can also be configured.

[Prize viewing and store registration]
Next, with reference to FIG. 55 to FIG. 59, a procedure in which a player browses (searches for) prizes with the prize exchange system application 5 executed on the smartphone 570 and then registers a store is performed. This will be described (see FIG. 14). FIG. 55 and FIG. 56 are flowcharts showing prize viewing and store registration processing procedures in the prize exchange system application 5, and operations and processes in the smartphone 570, the core server 600, and the shop management server 700 are performed. Each device is shown in time series.

  First, in step S180, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the prize exchange system application 5. Next, in step S181, when the prize exchange system application 5 receives a home screen display instruction from the player, the prize exchange system application 5 displays prize information on the home screen in step S183. The request is transmitted to the backbone server 600.

  In step S184, when the core server 600 receives the prize information request, the prize information request is transmitted to the shop management server 700 in step S185. Thereafter, when the shop management server 700 receives the prize information request in step S186, the prize information is determined in step S187 with reference to the merchandise management table 752. The prize information is determined based on a predetermined condition.

  In step S188, the shop management server 700 transmits the determined prize information to the basic server 600, and the basic server 600 transmits the received prize information to the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 in step S189.

  The prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 edits the home screen data based on the received prize information in Step S190, and displays the home screen based on the home screen data in Step S191. In this way, the prize exchange system application 5 can display prize information regardless of the player status. Further, a prize information request is transmitted to the core server 600 again in response to a search, a category change, a page move, etc., but the prize information acquired first includes a certain range of prize information. The prize information may be re-displayed on the smartphone 570 without sending a prize information request to the core server 600 when a player gives an instruction to search, change a category, move a page, or the like.

  The home screen displayed in step S191 is, for example, a home screen 906 as shown in FIG. In the home screen 906 of FIG. 57, a code reading icon 906a, a prize display unit 907, and a menu display unit 908 are arranged.

  In the prize display section 907, four prize information display sections (907a, 907b, 907c, 907d) are shown. In the upper right of each prize information display section, a favorite mark 907e is shown. In this example, when the prize is registered as a favorite, the mark is represented by a solid line, and otherwise, the mark is represented by a dotted line. .

  When the player touches the prize information display section to display the detailed information of the prize and touches the “Register to Favorites” button on the screen, the prize is registered in the favorites list, and the favorite mark 907e is displayed. As shown by the solid line. If the e-mail address has not been registered yet, the favorite cannot be registered (see FIG. 16). Therefore, when the “Register to Favorites” button is touched, the e-mail registration shown in FIG. A screen 905 is displayed.

  The menu display unit 908 includes a home screen button 908a for transition to the home screen, a prize information screen button 908b for transition to the prize information display screen, an SNS screen button 908c for transition to the SNS screen, and a help / setting for transition to the help / setting screen. A screen button 908d is shown.

  When the prize information screen button 908b is touched on the home screen 906 in FIG. 57, a prize information screen 909 shown in FIG. 58 is displayed. 58, a function selection button display unit 910, a prize display unit 911, and a menu display unit 912 are arranged.

  The function selection button display unit 910 changes a search button 910a for displaying a search screen for searching for prizes, a favorite display button 910b for displaying a favorite list, a required number of balls and a required medal number for the prize display unit 911. A button 910c for displaying a rate change screen and a member information registration button 910d for displaying a member information registration screen for registering member information are displayed.

  If the e-mail address has not been registered yet, the favorite registration and member information registration cannot be performed (see FIG. 16). Therefore, when the favorite display button 910b or the member information registration button 910d is touched, the e-mail registration of FIG. A screen 905 is displayed. Further, since member information cannot be registered when the store is not registered (see FIG. 16), when the member information registration button 910d is touched, an e-mail registration screen 905 of FIG. 54 is displayed.

  In the prize display section 911, prize information is displayed based on the popularity ranking. In this example, a prize information display section 911a and a prize information display section 911b are shown. The menu display unit 912 displays buttons similar to the menu display unit 908 shown in FIG.

  Referring back to FIG. 55, after step S191, in step S192, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 causes the player to touch the code reading icon 906a on the home screen 906 in FIG. It is repeatedly determined whether or not a screen display instruction has been issued.

  When the player gives a code reading screen display instruction (YES in step S192), the code reading screen is displayed in step S193. The code reading screen is, for example, a screen like a code reading screen 913 shown in FIG.

  In the code reading screen 913 of FIG. 59, a shooting screen 913a that displays the video input to the camera 575 is displayed, and the player adjusts the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 913b enters the shooting screen 913a. When the code 913b is displayed on the photographing screen 913a and automatic focus adjustment ends here, a code reading instruction is given at that timing.

  56, when the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 receives the above-described code reading instruction, the code 913b (see FIG. 59) is read in step S195, and the image data of the photographed code is decoded. Get the store code included in the code. Thereafter, in step S196, the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device and network address of the smartphone 570 and the store code included in the decoding result to the core server 600.

  Here, in order to identify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the store code. However, the prize exchange system application 5 manages each smartphone 570, and the application that can uniquely identify the smartphone 570 substantially. An ID can also be transmitted.

  The target to be read here (that is, the medium on which the code 913b is displayed) is a predetermined portal site, various blogs, magazines, flyers, posters, terminals in a hall store (for example, a large viewer 550a or a small viewer 550b). These media are associated with the hall store, and the code 913b is set to include the store code of the hall store. The code read here is the same as the code read when the prize exchange system application 5 is downloaded (see FIGS. 48 and 50), and the text acquired as the decoding result is shown in FIG. This is the text shown in the text display portion 902a of the read content display screen 902. The URL includes a server URL (“aaa.ne.jp”) and an http parameter (“id = B0101, value = C0101”, where B0101 is a medium (code 913b is displayed), and C0101 is In this process, the store code is acquired from the http parameter, and the address portion of the server is ignored.

  When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the store code from the smartphone 570 in step S197, the core server 600 associates the mobile ID with the store code and updates the player information table 651 in step S198. At this time, the player status is changed from “0” representing the temporary member to “1” representing the primary member 1.

  For example, in the player information table 651 of FIG. 38, a player whose mobile ID = “M007”, an e-mail address and a store code are registered, and the player status is set to “1” is It corresponds to a player whose player status has been changed by registration.

  Thereafter, the core server 600 transmits a registration completion message to the smartphone 570 in step S199. Upon receiving the registration completion message in step S200, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 displays the registration completion message on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 in step S201.

  After step S199, the core server 600 refers to the server address item in the hall store management table 658 in step S202, acquires the network address of the hall computer 400 corresponding to the store code, and in step S203, acquires the hall address. The mail address of the player (mobile ID) associated with the hall store is transmitted toward the network address of the computer 400. Transmission of such an e-mail address may be performed immediately after the store registration by the player as in this example, or may be performed after the store registration by some players is performed, It may be performed after a predetermined period has elapsed.

  Further, by referring to the group code item of the hall store management table 658, the group of the hall store is grasped, and the email address is transmitted not only to the corresponding hall store but also to other hall stores of the same group. Can be controlled. Further, whether or not to send an e-mail address to other hall stores in the group can be set in advance by the manager of the hall store, the manager of the prize exchange system 1, or the like.

  The hall computer 400 receives the mail address transmitted from the core server 600 in step S204, and stores the received mail address in the hall member information table 421 in step S205. With respect to the e-mail address thus stored, each hall store can transmit a message including specific information on each hall store, new tables, individual information on events, and the like to the player.

[Linkage between membership card and smartphone (application for prize exchange system)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 60 to FIG. 62, a procedure for linking the member card (non-contact IC card) of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 in the prize exchange terminal 530 will be described (see FIG. 15). FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure related to the cooperation between the membership card and the smartphone 570, and operations and processes in the smartphone 570, the prize exchange terminal 530, and the backbone server 600 are shown in time series for each device. .

  First, in step S211, the player operates the smartphone 570 to instruct to start the prize exchange system application 5, and the prize exchange system application 5 is started accordingly (step S212). Next, in step S213, for example, the code reading screen 913 shown in FIG. 59 is displayed by touching the code reading icon 906a on the home screen 906 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, at the prize exchange terminal 530, login by the staff of the hall store or the like is performed, and a management screen on which an operation menu of the manager mode is displayed is displayed. The management screen is a screen like the management screen 914 shown in FIG.

  In the management screen 914 of FIG. 61 (A), the “Hall Member Card Link Screen” button 914a for linking the Hall member card of the Hall system 2 and the member card of the prize exchange system 1, the member card of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 are displayed. Shut down the “application link screen for prize exchange system” button 914 b to be linked, the “NFC mobile phone linkage screen” button 914 c to link the member card of the prize exchange system 1 and the portable device incorporating the non-contact IC chip, and the prize exchange terminal 530 A “shutdown” button 914d is arranged.

  Here, the staff of the hall store touches the “Prize Exchange System Application Linkage Screen” button 914b to instruct display of the prize exchange system application link screen (step S214), and the prize exchange system application link. A screen is displayed (step S215). The prize exchange system application cooperation screen is, for example, a screen such as the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 shown in FIG.

  In the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 in FIG. 61 (B), a first step guidance icon 915a to a fourth step guidance icon 915d for guiding the player through the operations of the first to fourth steps are shown. Initially, the first step guidance icon 915a is highlighted, and a membership card touch operation is guided.

  With the prize exchange terminal 530 displaying the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915, the player touches a predetermined position on the prize exchange terminal 530 according to the first step guidance icon 915a, The determination as to whether or not the membership card information has been read by the contact IC card reader / writer 534 is repeated (step S216). Such a membership card of the prize exchange system 1 is a non-contact IC card distributed at a merchandise exchange counter in a hall store.

  When the player touches the member card (YES in step S216), the second step guidance icon 915b is highlighted on the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915, and the password as shown in FIG. A number input unit 916 is displayed (step S217), and a password input operation by the player is guided.

  The prize exchange terminal 530 repeats the determination of whether or not the player has entered the password into the password input unit 916 and touched the confirmation button in a state where the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 is displayed. (Step S218).

  When the personal identification number is input by the player (YES in step S218), in step S219, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the unique ID, personal identification number, and store code of the read member card to the core server 600. When the core server 600 receives the unique ID, password, and store code of the member card from the prize exchange terminal 530 (step S220), the core server 600 generates a code token based on these player information in step S221.

  If the membership card has already been registered, an authentication check can be performed with reference to the player information table 651, and a code token can be generated from the player information acquired from the corresponding player record.

  Once the code token is generated, the core server 600 transmits it to the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S222. Upon receiving the code token from the core server 600, the prize exchange terminal 530 generates a code from the code token in step S223, and displays the generated code on the prize exchange system application cooperation screen for a predetermined time in step S224. .

  This state is the prize cooperation system application cooperation screen 915 of FIG. 52B, the third step guidance icon 915c is highlighted and the code 918 generated from the code token is displayed, and the player can read the code 918. Be guided. When the code 918 is displayed for a predetermined time, it automatically returns to the prize exchange system application linkage screen 915 in FIG. 62A, and the input of the password is requested again.

  Here, the player operates the smartphone 570 to adjust the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 918 displayed on the prize exchange terminal 530 enters the shooting screen 913a on the code reading screen 913 as shown in FIG. As a result, the code 918 is displayed on the photographing screen 913a. When automatic focus adjustment ends here, a code reading instruction is given at that timing (step S225).

  When a code reading instruction is given in the smartphone 570, in step S226, the code 918 is read, the image data of the photographed code is decoded, and player information included in the code is acquired. Thereafter, in step S227, the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device or network address of the smartphone 570 and the player information included in the decoding result to the core server 600.

  Here, in order to specify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the player information, but the prize exchange system application 5 manages each smartphone 570, and the smartphone 570 can be uniquely specified substantially. You can also send the app ID.

  In step S228, the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and player information from the smartphone 570. In step S229, the core server 600 checks the player information. If the member ID is not assigned, a new member ID is obtained. Number. Next, in step S230, the player information table 651 is updated. By such processing, the unique ID of the member card and the mobile ID are linked. At this time, the player status is changed from “1” representing the main member to “2” representing the main member 2. When the membership card has already been registered, the record of the player information table 651 corresponding to the membership card and the record of the player information table 651 corresponding to the mobile ID are integrated.

  For example, in the player information table 651 shown in FIG. 38, a mobile ID = “M008”, a mail address, a store code, and a member card unique ID are registered, and the player status is set to “2”. The player corresponds to the player whose player status has been changed by this card cooperation.

  Thereafter, when the core server 600 transmits a cooperation completion message to the prize exchange terminal 530, the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the cooperation completion message, and the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 displays a fourth step guidance icon 915d. Is highlighted and the player is notified of the completion of the card cooperation process (omitted in the flowchart of FIG. 60).

[Reserving extra coins and exchanging prizes using smartphones]
Next, referring to FIG. 63 to FIG. 78, the user logs in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570 (a prize exchange system application 5) linked with the membership card, and reserves and prizes in the prize exchange system 1 A procedure for performing the exchange will be described (see FIG. 15). FIG. 63 to FIG. 67 are flowcharts showing the processing procedures for the accumulation of extra balls and prize exchange by the smartphone 570, and the operations and processes in each of the smartphone 570, prize exchange terminal 530, backbone server 600, prize POS 500, and hall computer 400. Are shown in time series for each device.

  First, in step S241, the player instructs to activate the prize exchange system application 5 by operating the smartphone 570, and the prize exchange system application 5 is activated accordingly (step S242). Next, in step S243, for example, the code reading screen 913 shown in FIG. 59 is displayed by touching the code reading icon 906a on the home screen 906 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, at the prize exchange terminal 530, a login standby screen for the player to log in is displayed. The login standby screen is, for example, a screen like a login standby screen 920 shown in FIG.

  68A, a card login button 920a for displaying a card login standby screen for logging in with a membership card, and an application login for displaying an application login standby screen for logging in with the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570. A button 920b and a return button 920c are arranged.

  Here, when a player or the like touches the application login button 920b to instruct display of the application login standby screen (step S244), the prize exchange terminal 530 determines the number of balls for the prize POS 500 in step S245. Send an acquisition request. It is assumed that the prize POS 500 has already input the number of balls counted based on the player's receipt or the like at this time (step S246). In some cases, prizes may be exchanged using only extra balls that have already been accumulated. In this case, the number of balls counted in the prize POS 500 is not input, and the number of balls is not transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

  When the prize POS 500 receives a ball number acquisition request from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S247, the prize POS 500 transmits the inputted number of balls to the prize exchange terminal 530 in response thereto. Upon receiving the number of balls transmitted from the prize POS 500 in step S249, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the store code and device ID to the core server 600 in step S250.

  When the core server 600 receives the store code and device ID from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S251, the core server 600 generates a code token based on the received store code and device ID in step S252, and is waiting for login. As a temporary store. In step S252, it can be checked with reference to the hall store management table 658 that the received shop code is the correct shop code, and the device ID is for the correct device of the corresponding hall store. It can be checked with reference to the terminal management table 657. Thereafter, in step S253, the generated code token is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

  Upon receiving the code token from the core server 600 in step S254, the prize exchange terminal 530 generates a code based on the received code token in step S255, and in step S256, the application log-in standby that displays the generated code is displayed. Display the screen. This screen is, for example, a screen as shown in an application login standby screen 921 shown in FIG.

  In the application login standby screen 921 in FIG. 68 (B), a ball number display unit 921a for displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and its game medium type, a code reading guidance message 921b, and the code generated by the above processing 921c and a return button 921d are arranged.

  In addition, the application login standby screen 921 automatically returns to the login standby screen 920 in FIG. 68A when a predetermined time elapses. When the player logs in, the operation needs to be performed again.

  Further, the prize exchange terminal 530 allows the core server 600 to monitor the generation of the login token by polling or the like for a predetermined time for displaying the application login standby screen 921.

  Here, the player operates the smartphone 570 to adjust the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 921c displayed on the prize exchange terminal 530 enters the shooting screen 913a on the code reading screen 913 as shown in FIG. As a result, the code 921c is displayed on the photographing screen 913a, and when automatic focus adjustment ends here, a code reading instruction is given at that timing (step S257).

  When the code reading instruction is given in the smartphone 570, in step S258, the code 921c is read, the image data of the photographed code is decoded, and the code token included in the code is acquired. Thereafter, in step S259, the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device and network address of the smartphone 570 and the code token included in the decoding result to the core server 600.

  Here, in order to specify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the player information, but the prize exchange system application 5 manages each smartphone 570, and the smartphone 570 can be uniquely specified substantially. You can also send the app ID.

  When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the code token from the smartphone 570 in step S260, the received code token is temporarily stored in step S271 shown in FIG. 64 as being waiting for login. The code tokens are collated, and then in step S272, the player information table 651 is referenced to check the presence of the member corresponding to the received mobile ID and the player status. In this case, since the player is to reserve extra money or exchange prizes, the player status needs to be the status of the main member 2 or the main member 3.

  Next, the core server 600 determines whether or not the authentication related to the code token and the mobile ID is OK in step S273, and if the authentication is NG (NO in step S273), in step S274, an authentication error message is displayed. Send to smartphone 570. When receiving the authentication error message from the core server 600 in step S275, the smartphone 570 displays the message on the display 577. Such an authentication error message may be transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 and displayed on the display 535 of the prize exchange terminal 530.

  If the authentication is OK (YES in step S273), the core server 600 generates a login token based on the player information such as the member ID corresponding to the mobile ID in step S276, and then in step S277. The generated login token is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

  Upon receiving the login token from the core server 600 in step S278, the prize exchange terminal 530 permits login with the member ID acquired from the login token in step S279, and as a result, displays a login completion screen in step S280. To do. This screen is, for example, a screen like a login completion screen 922 shown in FIG.

  In the login completion screen 922 of FIG. 69 (A), a ball number display unit 922a that displays the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and its game medium type, a completion button 922b indicating that the login is completed, and a return button 922c are arranged. Is done.

  Thereafter, when the prize exchange terminal 530 receives an operation for displaying an operation selection screen such as a touch of the completion button 922b by the player, the operation selection screen is displayed in step S281. This screen is a screen like the operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG. 69 (B), for example.

  In the operation selection screen 923 of FIG. 69 (B), a ball number display unit 923a that displays the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and the type of game medium, and a surplus for selecting a surplus ball stacking process as a method of using possession. A ball accumulation button 923b, a prize exchange button 923c for selecting a prize exchange process as a method of using the possession balls, and a return button 923d are arranged.

  Next, in step S291 shown in FIG. 65, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines whether the player has selected whether to collect extra balls or exchange prizes. Also, here, the player status is checked, and if the player status is the primary member 3, both operations can be selected. If the player status is the primary member 2, the prizes cannot be exchanged. It is also possible to select only the accumulation of extra balls. Further, even if the player status is the primary member 2, the prize can be exchanged if the player is the primary member 3 before the prize exchange is confirmed.

  Here, when surplus ball accumulation is selected, the prize exchange terminal 530 performs surplus ball accumulation processing (step S307). First, in step S292, the prize exchange terminal 530 performs a surplus check with the backbone server 600. When the main server 600 receives the surplus accumulation confirmation from the prize exchange terminal 530, in step S 293, the main server 600 refers to the surplus accumulation management table 652, and the corresponding member's (reserved game media type (for example, the prize POS 500). The reserve quantity of the game medium type corresponding to the input possession game type) is acquired, and the acquired reserve quantity is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S294.

  When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the reserve quantity from the core server 600 in step S295, the prize reserve terminal 530 determines the quantity after accumulation (that is, the total number of extra coins accumulated from the accumulated quantity of surplus balls such as the current holding ball and the received accumulated quantity. ), And then, in step S296, a surplus reserve confirmation screen for displaying the surplus reserve total is displayed.

  This screen is, for example, a screen like a surplus accumulation confirmation screen 924 shown in FIG. In the surplus ball accumulation confirmation screen 924 shown in FIG. 70, a new surplus ball accumulation confirmation window 924a is displayed in a pop-up display on the operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG. And the total number of surplus reserves, which is the result of accumulating the current surplus, and a reserve button for instructing accumulation and a return button are displayed.

  Here, it is determined whether or not the player has instructed accumulation (step S297). When the return button is touched and accumulation is canceled (NO in step S297), the process proceeds to step S308, and FIG. The operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG.

  When the player touches the accumulation button to instruct accumulation of surplus balls (YES in step S297), in step S298, the current surplus accumulation amount is transmitted to the core server 600. At this time, the hall member ID and receipt NO are also transmitted to the core server 600 as necessary.

  In step S299, the core server 600 receives the current surplus reserve quantity from the prize exchange terminal 530, and in step S300, the surplus reserve management table 652 stores the reserve quantity stored in the corresponding game medium type. Then, the surplus reserve amount of this time is added, and the surplus reserve management table 652 is updated.

  Further, in step S301, the core server 600 stores the current surplus accumulated quantity together with the game medium type and the accumulated start date and time in the surplus accumulated status management table 653.

  On the other hand, in step S302, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the quantity of the remaining extra-yield balls to the prize POS 500. At this time, the hall member ID and receipt NO are also transmitted to the prize POS 500 as necessary.

  The prize POS 500 that has received the surplus reserve amount and the like of this time further transmits the surplus reserve amount and the like to the hall computer 400 in step S303. When the hall computer receives the amount of surplus accumulated this time, etc., in step S304, the hall computer subtracts the quantity of the corresponding game medium type in the game medium holding number management table 422 based on the surplus accumulated quantity. In step S305, the surplus ball accumulation status management table 423 is updated based on the surplus surplus amount.

  In this way, in the hall store, when extra balls are accumulated, the quantity is managed by subtracting the quantity from the possession balls, and the extra balls are re-established after a predetermined period from the accumulated date and time. In order to make it available (or disappear), the amount of surplus reserve is stored in the surplus reserve status management table 423 in association with the hall member ID and receipt NO.

  Next, in step S306, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays a surplus accumulation completion screen. Thereafter, an operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG. 69B is displayed in accordance with a predetermined operation by the player (step S308).

  In addition, if the total number of surplus reserves exceeds the predetermined quantity (for example, when converted to monetary amount, the price exceeds 9,600 yen + consumption tax) It is also possible to display an error message on the prize exchange terminal 530 to cancel the accumulation of extra balls, or to control the excess to be returned to the prize POS 500.

  When the player selects a prize exchange when the prize exchange terminal 530 determines in step S291 shown in FIG. 65 whether the player has selected the accumulation of extra coins or the prize exchange, the prize exchange terminal In step 530, a prize exchange process shown in FIGS. 66 and 67 is performed. First, in step S311, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays a possession / remaining ball selection screen. This screen is, for example, a screen like a possessed / excess ball selection screen 927 shown in FIG.

  In the possession / remaining ball selection screen 927 shown in FIG. 71, a ball number display unit 927a for displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and its game medium type (in this example, there is no input of the number of balls and the number of balls is 0). ), A ball exchange button 927b for selecting exchange with a ball, a ball exchange button 927c for selecting exchange with a ball, and for selecting exchange based on the total of the ball and the ball A possessed ball surplus exchange button 927d and a return button 923e are arranged.

  In step S312, the prize exchange terminal 530 is touched with a selection button corresponding to whether to exchange prizes using extra balls or to exchange prizes using coins on the possession / remaining ball selection screen 927. Judge by whether or not. In step S312, it is determined that the player has touched the extra ball exchange button 927c for selecting exchange with extra balls or the extra ball exchange button 927d for selecting exchange based on the total of the possession balls and extra balls. If so, in step S313, a surplus ball confirmation screen and a surplus ball + held ball confirmation screen are displayed. Among these, the surplus ball confirmation screen is a screen such as a surplus ball confirmation screen 928 shown in FIG. 72, for example.

  In the extra ball confirmation screen 928 shown in FIG. 72, the ball number display unit 928a that displays the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and the type of game medium (in this example, the number of balls is not input and the number is 0). In addition, a surplus number display section 928b in which the amount of surplus balls accumulated is shown for each game medium type, a return button, 928c, and a surplus ball replacement button 928d for instructing replacement of surplus balls are arranged. It should be noted that the surplus ball + possessed ball confirmation screen (not shown) displays the sum of surplus balls and retained balls for each game medium type.

  Here, when the player selects a game medium type to be used for exchanging prizes and touches the extra ball exchange button 928d, the process proceeds to the next step S314. In addition, when it is determined in step S312 that the ball exchange button 927b for selecting exchange with a ball is touched, the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 is displayed at the upper right of the prize exchange screen, as will be described later. Since the ball number display unit for displaying the game medium type is arranged, the display of the possession ball confirmation screen is omitted, and the process directly proceeds to step S314.

  In step S <b> 314, the prize exchange terminal 530 makes a prize registration content confirmation request to the core server 600. When receiving the prize registration content confirmation request from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S315, the core server 600 refers to the favorite management table 655 to acquire prize information related to the prize registered in the favorite list, and in step S316. With reference to the prize exchange basket management table 656, prize information relating to prizes registered in the prize exchange basket is acquired. Next, in step S317, the acquired prize information is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

  Upon receiving the prize information from the core server 600, the prize exchange terminal 530 edits the received prize information and displays a prize exchange screen in step S318. This screen is, for example, a screen like a prize exchange screen 930 shown in FIG.

  In the prize exchange screen 930 in FIG. 73 (A), the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and the number of balls display portion 930a for displaying the type of game medium (in this example, the prize exchange with extra balls is selected, There is no number input and the number is 0), a prize list display section 931 for displaying prize information of prizes registered in the favorites list, and a prize for displaying prize information of prizes registered in the prize exchange basket An exchange basket display unit 932, an exchange cancel button 930b, and an exchange confirmation button 930c are arranged. The prize exchange screen 930 shown in FIG. 73A shows a state where no prize has been registered in the prize exchange basket. Here, when the player touches a part of the prize information displayed on the favorite list display section 931 as indicated by an arrow 930d, the prize is registered in the prize exchange basket and displayed on the prize exchange basket display section 932. Is displayed.

  This is shown in the prize exchange screen 930 in FIG. 73 (B). In the prize exchange screen 930 of FIG. 73 (B), the prize displayed on the favorite list display section 931 is displayed on the prize exchange basket display section 932 as the display details 929a by the touch operation indicated by the arrow 930d. In the favorites list display section 931 where the prize information that has been registered and displayed on the prize exchange basket display section 932 is displayed, a comment 931a of “I am in the prize exchange basket” is displayed. Has been.

  As described above, when the exchange confirmation button 930c is touched in the state where the prize information is displayed on the prize exchange basket display unit 932, it is determined that the touch operation has been instructed to exchange prizes in Step S319 (Step S319). YES), in that case, in step S320, the prize exchange terminal 530 requests the core server 600 to confirm the inventory of prizes to be exchanged. Until the response from the core server 600 is obtained, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays that the inventory is being confirmed in step S321. This display is, for example, a prize exchange screen 930 as shown in FIG. 74 (A). In this example, a message “Checking inventory” is displayed on the prize exchange screen 930 shown in FIG. 73 (B). The pop-up display 930e is displayed.

  When requested to confirm the stock of the prize from the prize exchange terminal 530, the core server 600 inquires the shop management server 700 about the stock of the prize in step S322, and in step S323 the inquiry result is displayed as the prize exchange terminal 530. Send to.

  Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays an exchange confirmation screen (in the case of being in stock) in step S331 of FIG. If an inquiry result indicating that there is no stock is received from the core server 600, an error message is displayed on the prize exchange screen 930.

  The exchange confirmation screen is a screen such as an exchange confirmation screen 933 shown in FIG. In the exchange confirmation screen 933 of FIG. 74 (B), the number of balls received from the prize POS 500 and the number of balls displayed in the game medium type 933a (in this example, the number of balls is not input and the number is 0. ), A prize detail display portion 934 for displaying the details of the prize to be exchanged, an exchange cancel button 933b, and an exchange confirmation button 933c. In this example, the prize exchange is an order for consuming 250 extra balls (equivalent to 1,000 yen) and delivering 12 oolong teas to a designated delivery destination.

  When the player confirms the exchange confirmation button 933c on the exchange confirmation screen 933 shown in FIG. 74 (B), it is determined that the touch operation is a prize ordering instruction in step S332 (YES in step S332). In this case, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines in step S333 whether or not the current prize exchange is the first time for the player (member), and if it is the first time (YES in step S333), in step S334. The member information / delivery destination confirmation screen is displayed, and the staff of the hall store confirms the identity by referring to the displayed member information / delivery destination confirmation screen. This screen is, for example, a screen like the member information / delivery destination confirmation screen 935 of FIG.

  In the member information / delivery destination confirmation screen 935 in FIG. 75, the guide unit 935a that prompts the user to confirm whether or not the person is registered, and member information registered in association with the player's member card (member ID) are displayed. A member information display unit 935b, a delivery destination display unit 935c indicating delivery destination information registered in association with the player's membership card (member ID), an identity confirmation input unit 935d, an exchange cancel button 935e, and a confirmation completion button 935f. Is placed.

  The hall store staff, etc., see the member information / delivery destination confirmation screen 935 and the identification card presented by the player to check whether they match. The check box of the part 935d is touched to check the check box. If they do not match, the exchange stop button 935e is touched to stop the exchange, and the player is instructed to correct the member information and the delivery destination information.

  In this example, the staff of the hall store, for example, confirms that the name of the identification card presented by the player matches the name displayed on the member information display unit 935b, and the address of the identification card presented by the player. It is confirmed that the address displayed on the member information display unit 935b matches the address displayed on the delivery destination display unit 935c.

  Here, when the staff of the hall store touches the confirmation completion button 935f, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines whether or not there is a remaining ball in relation to the possessed ball used in the present prize exchange in step S335. . If it is determined that there is a remaining ball (YES in step S335), the surplus ball accumulation process shown as step S307 in FIG. 65 is executed, and the remaining ball is accumulated as a surplus ball. For example, as shown in the pop-up display 941a of the extra-yield confirmation screen 941 shown in FIG. 76, when the extra-yen quantity that has been accumulated so far is 200, this time, 1,750 extras are accumulated. As a result, the total number of surplus reserves is 1,950 balls.

  Further, in step S336, it is determined whether or not a surplus ball is used for prize exchange. If a surplus ball is used (YES in step S336), the core server 600 determines in step S337 that the surplus regarding the corresponding game medium type. The surplus reserve management table 652 is updated so that the reserve amount is subtracted, and further, the surplus amount related to the corresponding game medium type in the surplus reserve status management table 653 is erased from the oldest start date. .

  Next, in step S338, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the number of extra balls and used balls to the prize POS 500. At this time, the hall member ID and receipt NO are also transmitted to the prize POS 500 as necessary.

  The premium POS 500 transmits the received number of consumed balls and the like to the hall computer 400 in step S339. In step S340, the hall computer 400 updates the game medium holding number management table 422 based on the received number of consumed balls. Further, in step S341, the hall computer 400 relates to the corresponding hall member ID and receipt NO based on the received number of consumed balls. Then, the surplus reserve status management table 423 is updated (the amount of reserve is subtracted). Here, it is possible to delete the record in which the accumulated quantity becomes zero from the surplus accumulated situation management table 423.

  Next, in step S342, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits a prize ordering instruction to the core server 600, and thereafter, in step S343, displays that the exchange process is in progress. For example, as shown in FIG. 77 (A), a pop-up display 942a displaying a message “in exchange” is displayed on the exchange confirmation screen 942.

  The core server 600 instructs the shop management server 700 to deliver prizes based on the prize ordering instruction received from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S344, and instructs payment of the price to the shop in step S345.

  When the core server 600 instructs the shop management server 700 to deliver a prize, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays an exchange completion screen in step S346. This screen is, for example, a screen like a replacement completion screen 943 shown in FIG. 77 (B). In the exchange completion screen 943 in FIG. 77 (B), a message 943a indicating that the exchange is completed and a return button 943b are arranged.

  Next, in step S347, the prize exchange terminal 530 outputs a prize exchange acceptance form 940 as shown in FIG. 78 from the connected printer, and the prize exchange acceptance form 940 is delivered to the player. In the prize exchange acceptance slip 940, a prize information display section 940b for displaying the details of the exchanged prize and an exchange information display section 940a for displaying exchange information including exchange date and time and an exchange store are arranged. The prize exchange receipt 940 is used as a refusal to exchange prizes. If the prize is not delivered or if the delivered prize is defective, an inquiry is made based on the contents of the prize exchange receipt 940. Will do.

  Up to this point, referring to FIGS. 63 to 78, the user logs in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570 (price exchange system application 5) linked with the membership card, and reserves and prizes in the prize exchange system 1 Although the procedure for exchanging has been described, the accumulation of extra balls and the use for exchanging prizes are not only managed for each game medium type as described above, but also accumulated for a plurality of game medium types. It can also be controlled to use.

[Member Information Registration]
In the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, when the player's name, address, etc. are registered, the player status becomes the main member 3 and the prize exchange is possible with reference to FIG. As described above, the player's name and address can be registered by the smartphone 570, and the player is provided with a member information registration screen 925 as shown in FIG.

  The member information registration screen 925 is displayed, for example, by touching the member information registration button 910d on the prize information screen 909 in FIG. 79, for the sake of convenience, the entire member information registration screen 925 is shown, but in reality, a part thereof is displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570, and other parts are displayed by operations such as swipe. It has become.

  In the member information registration screen 925 shown in FIG. 79, an identity confirmation display 925a for displaying whether the identity has been confirmed through the first prize exchange, a member information input section 925b for inputting member information, and a registration button 925c. , And a menu display section 926 similar to the menu display section 912 of the prize information screen 909 in FIG. Further, the store code of the hall store that has already been registered is displayed beside the identity confirmation display 925a.

  The member information input unit 925b includes a member ID, name, password, email address, date of birth, telephone number, mobile phone number, SNS-ID, address, delivery destination 1, delivery destination 2, driver's license number, insurance card. Each number input area is displayed. The member ID has already been assigned and cannot be changed. Passwords and email addresses are already registered, but these can be changed as appropriate.

  When each item of the member information input unit 925b is input and the registration button 925c is touched, these items are transmitted to the core server 600, and the corresponding items in the player information table 651 are updated. Here, if at least the name and address are entered to register as a member, the player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3, and the prize can be exchanged. The player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3 when items such as date of birth, driver's license number, insurance card number are registered in addition to registration of name and address. May be.

  Such membership registration can also be performed by a viewer (550a, 550b) installed in the hall store.

[Deadline management of accumulated extra balls]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80 and FIG. 81, a procedure for performing deadline management on the accumulated extra balls and making them reusable or extinguishing will be described (see FIG. 15). FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the deadline management of the accumulated extra balls, and the operations and processes in each of the core server 600 and the hall computer 400 are shown in time series for each device.

  First, in step S361, it is determined whether or not it is time for the core server 600 to check the deadline of the surplus. This timing can be set at various timings such as once a day. When the check timing has arrived (YES in step S361), the core server 600 refers to the surplus reserve setting management table 654 in step S362, and the available period as a surplus for each hall store, and the period has elapsed. Get later action.

  Next, in step S363, the core server 600 refers to the surplus reserve status management table 653, acquires the surplus start date and time of each surplus for each member, for each hall store, and for each game medium type. Check the existence of extra coins that have passed the usable period set by the hall store from the accumulation start date and time. In step S364, it is determined whether or not there is a surplus that has passed the available period. If there is a surplus that has passed the available period (YES in step S364), the number of the corresponding surplus is determined in step S365. It is subtracted from the surplus ball accumulation management table 652. Moreover, the correspondence record memorize | stored in the surplus accumulated status management table 653 is also deleted as needed.

  Next, in step S367, the core server 600 transmits the corresponding surplus quantity, accumulation start date / time, hall member ID, and receipt NO to the hall computer 400 of the corresponding hall store, and ends the process. Here, the address of the hall computer 400 of each hall store can be obtained by referring to the hall store management table 658, and the hall member ID and receipt NO are stored in the extra-yield status management table 653. The hall member ID and receipt NO corresponding to the ID can be acquired with reference to the player information table 651.

  In Step S364, when it is determined that there is no extra ball that has passed the usable period (NO in Step S364), the process is ended as it is.

  In step S368, the hall computer 400 receives from the core server 600 the number of surplus balls that have passed the usable period, the accumulation start date and time, the hall member ID, and the receipt NO. In step S369, the surplus ball accumulation setting management table 654 Refer to and acquire measures after the elapse of the period.

  Next, in step S370, the hall computer 400 determines whether or not the measure after the elapse of time is set to “disappear”. If it is not set to “disappear”, that is, “reusable” here. If there is (NO in step S370), in step S371, the game medium holding number management table 422 is updated so as to add the number of surplus balls whose usable period has passed to the corresponding hall member ID record. When the number of extra balls corresponds to the receipt NO, it is determined that the player is not a member of the hall system 2, and the extra number of extra balls is not added.

  If the measure after the elapse of the period is set to “disappear” (YES in step S370), or after step S371, in step S372, the corresponding surplus record is deleted from the surplus accumulated status management table 423 To do.

  In this way, in the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the accumulated extra ball has passed the predetermined usable period for each hall store, the quantity of the extra ball can be used again at the hall store. Whether or not to do so can be set, but such setting can also be made for each type of game medium.

  81 is a screen for setting in advance the available period of accumulated extra balls and measures after the elapse of the period. For example, an administrator of a hall store etc. Alternatively, it can be operated from the management terminal 880 by an administrator of the prize exchange system 1 or the like.

  In the surplus ball accumulation setting screen 944 in FIG. 81, a utilization period setting unit 944a that can set a usable period in units of months (which is a period that can be accumulated as a surplus in the prize exchange system 1 and used for prize exchange), A post-period action setting unit 944b, a return button 944c, and a registration button 944d that can set the action on the hall store side when the usable period has passed are arranged.

  When a manager or the like of a hall store inputs settings based on the operation of the hall store to the use period setting unit 944a and the post-period action setting unit 944b and touches the registration button 944d, the setting content is changed to a surplus. This is reflected in the accumulation setting management table 654. In addition, in the measure setting unit 944b after the period has passed, it is possible to set reuse, extinction, disappearance of a part (designated part), etc. as measures when the usable period has elapsed, but various other measures can be taken. Can be set to take.

[Mobile device connection management function]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, the procedure in the case of detecting the automatic login in each hall store of a portable device like the smart phone 570 and managing with the prize exchange system 1 will be described (see FIG. 20). FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for the portable device connection management function, and operations and processes in the smartphone 570 and the core server 600 are shown in time series for each device.

  First, in step S401, when the player operates the smartphone 570, the prize exchange system application 5 is activated.

  In step S402, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 repeatedly determines whether or not the smartphone 570 has automatically logged into the wireless access point of the hall store, and when it is determined that the automatic login has been performed (in step S402). YES), in step S403, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the access point of the wireless LAN is a predetermined ID (for example, a predetermined SSID). If it is not the predetermined ID (NO in step S403), the process proceeds to step S402. Go back and check for automatic login again. If the ID is a predetermined ID (YES in step S403), a message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 is transmitted to the core server 600 in step S404.

  Here, the identifier of the wireless access point of each hall store is set to be the same, and the password is also set to the same.

  When the backbone server 600 receives a message including the mobile ID from the smartphone 570 in step S405, the backbone server 600 refers to the player information table 651 to determine whether or not the mobile ID has been registered. In step S405, it is further determined in step S406 whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous automatic login.

  When a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous automatic login (YES in step S406), in step S407, based on the address (for example, global IP address) of the connection management device 90 of the hall store included in the message, The hall store from which the message is sent is specified. The global IP address of the connection management device 90 of each hall store is managed in the connection management device management table 659.

  Next, in step S <b> 408, the core server 600 stores the automatic log-in record (that is, the store entry record) in the connection management table 660 for each mobile ID and each hall store.

  Next, the core server 600 totals the results of automatic login for each mobile ID in step S409, and determines whether or not the totaled login results satisfy a predetermined condition in step S410. If the collected login results satisfy a predetermined condition (YES in step S410), in step S411, the point management table 661 is updated so as to give a predetermined point to the member corresponding to the mobile ID.

  When it is determined that the mobile ID has not been registered (NO in step S405), when a predetermined time has not elapsed since the previous login (NO in step S406), or when the record of automatic login does not satisfy the predetermined condition (step If NO in S410, the process is terminated as it is.

  By detecting and managing such automatic login, it is possible to easily identify a hall store where automatic login has been performed without preparing data for identifying the hall store in the wireless access point or the connection management device 90. In addition, it is not necessary to make a special setting for each hall store for the wireless access point and the connection management device 90.

  By referring to the player information table 651, the member ID corresponding to the mobile ID can be specified. Also, an application ID or the like that can be grasped by the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 can be used instead of the mobile ID.

  In step S405, only when the mobile ID has been registered (that is, in this example, at least when the player is registered as a temporary member), the automatic login detection is enabled. When the prize exchange system application 5 is activated, an application ID is registered in the player information table 651, and the application ID is associated with a record of automatic login. Can be configured to manage reality.

  In this example, points are given to the player in accordance with the results of automatic login, but store registration may be performed in response to detection of automatic login as shown in FIG. However, various other applications can be considered.

[Display of prize selection screen by viewer]
In FIG. 57 and FIG. 58, the home screen 906 and the prize information screen 909 displaying the prize information are illustrated on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 functioning as the prize selection device, but the prize has a larger display than the display 577 of the smartphone 570. The large viewer 550a, which is a selection device, can display prizes with different GUIs.

  Here, the display mode of prizes in the large viewer 550a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 83 shows a state where the viewer 550a installed in the hall store is logged in with a card touch by a membership card, a hall membership card linked to the membership card, an NFC portable device linked to the membership card, and the like. A prize selection screen 950 is shown. It is also possible to log in to the viewer 550a by a method of logging in by reading a code with the smartphone 570 described with reference to FIG.

  On the upper stage of the prize selection screen 950, a rate display section 952, a prize search button 953, a favorite button 954, a usage guide button 955, a my page button 956, and a login status display section 957 are displayed.

  The rate display section 952 indicates which rate is used for the prize information display, and the number of balls and medals indicated as necessary for exchanging each prize changes accordingly. come. The rate can be changed by touching the adjacent change button.

  When a prize search button 953 is touched, a desired prize can be searched for by designating text or other conditions. When the favorite button 954 is touched, the prizes registered as favorites by the player can be displayed in a list. When the usage guide button 955 is touched, a usage guide regarding the prize selection device is displayed. When the my page button 956 is touched, a screen for member registration and the like are displayed. The login status display unit 957 displays whether or not a login is being performed by a player touching a member card or the like.

  In addition, on the right side of the middle stage of the prize selection screen 950, a category display section 951 that displays the category of the prize is displayed.

  Furthermore, a prize display section 958 is arranged in the middle of the prize selection screen 950 from the center to the left side, and information related to a plurality of prizes is displayed in the prize display section 958. For example, prizes such as a small size prize icon 958a labeled “Prize 1”, a large size prize icon 958b labeled “Prize 5”, and a medium size prize icon 958c labeled “Prize 8”. In this example, all prize icons are automatically moved and displayed (scrolled) in the direction of arrow 959 at the same speed.

  Here, the display of prize icons such as “prize 1”, “prize 5”, “prize 8” is for convenience, and actually, information about prizes including photographs, images, and text of prizes is displayed. The display is such that the player can easily recognize the prize. Also, the size of the prize icon varies as described above. In this example, the higher the degree of popularity and the degree of attention, the larger the prize icon is indicated. The rank display unit 959a indicates that the prize corresponding to the prize icon 958b displayed as "Prize 5" is popular NO1, and the rank display unit 959b corresponds to the prize icon 958c displayed as "Prize 8". It shows that the prize is popular NO2.

  The prize icons moved and displayed in the prize display section 958 are cyclically displayed, and once displayed on the prize display section 958 and disappeared at the left end, the same positional relationship with other prize icons again after a predetermined time has elapsed. (Or by changing the positional relationship), control is performed so that it appears from the right end. FIG. 83 shows the prize selection screen 950 in a logged-in state, but the display mode of the prize display unit 958 is the same even in a state in which no login is made.

  A special feature icon 962 is arranged at the bottom of the prize selection screen 950. When the special feature icon is touched by the player, the prize display unit 958 displays a prize icon or other information (including advertisement information) associated with the special feature icon.

  On the left side of the feature icon, five shop icons (961a to 961e) are arranged. When one of the shop icons is touched by the player, the prize display unit 958 displays a prize icon or shop icon associated with the shop icon.

  The prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 84 is a display when the player touches one of the prize icons in the state of the prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. As shown in FIG. 84, the prize display section 958 shown in FIG. 83 transitions to the prize selection instruction section 963, and the prize selection instruction section 963 displays detailed information about the selected prize. Yes. Except for the prize selection instruction unit 963, the prize selection screen 950 is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In the prize selection instruction section 963, a prize detail display section 964 is arranged, and a prize name, the number of exchanged balls, an image, a favorite registration button 964a, and a detail display button 964b are displayed.

  Here, when the detail display button 964b is touched, the screen changes to a prize detail display screen 970 as shown in FIG. On the upper stage of the prize detail display screen 970, a return button 971a and a login status display section 971b are displayed, and below that, a prize detail display section 972 is displayed. In the prize detail display portion 972, in addition to the name of the prize, the number of balls to be exchanged, and an image, more detailed prize information, that is, product ID, stock availability information, delivery source, and delivery date guide are displayed. A favorite registration button 972a is arranged. When the player touches the favorite registration button 972a, the prize is registered in the favorite of the player. Since the membership card is read and logged in, the prize exchange system 1 registers the prize as a favorite of the member associated with the membership card.

  The prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 86 is a display when the player touches the favorite button 954 in the state of the prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. As shown in FIG. 86, the prize display unit 958 shown in FIG. 83 transitions to the favorite prize list display part 965, and the favorite prize list display part 965 displays a list of prizes registered as favorites. Yes. The remaining portion that is not displayed can be displayed by touching the mark 966 or flicking / swiping the screen.

[Prize electronic warranty]
When the exchange confirmation button 933c is touched on the exchange confirmation screen 933 shown in FIG. 74 (B) (when it is the first prize exchange for the player, when the identity of the hall store staff or the like is confirmed) The player's personal information including the delivery destination is completed in the prize exchange system 1, and the prize can be delivered to the delivery destination (such as the player's home).

  Normally, when a consumer electronics product is purchased at a store of a consumer electronics shop, a guarantee can be received from the consumer electronics shop. However, when a prize exchange as described above is performed by the prize exchange system 1, it is stored electronically. The received warranty card (electronic warranty card) is managed by the prize exchange system 1. For example, the electronic guarantee is managed by the electronic guarantee ID stored in the electronic guarantee management table (not shown), and the product ID of the prize exchanged is stored in the order history management table 755 shown in FIG. Thus, the electronic guarantee ID is managed in a form associated with the product ID in the order history management table 755.

  The player can check the contents of the electronic warranty card using the smartphone 570 (the prize exchange system application 5) or a terminal in the hall store. For example, the electronic guarantee ID is linked to information such as an order number (award exchange acceptance number), a prize exchange date / time, a prize exchange store, a prize shipping date, and a product name of the prize, and the player inputs these information. , The contents of the corresponding electronic warranty can be displayed. In addition, the administrator of the hall system 2 can confirm the electronic warranty as described above by using the hall management terminal 430, and the administrator of the prize exchange system 1 can also check the above-mentioned electronic warranty by using the management terminal 880. It is also possible to check such electronic guarantees.

  By such a mechanism of the prize exchange system 1, even if the player exchanges prizes in the prize exchange system 1 and loses the guarantee of the prize delivered to the home, the player is managed by the prize exchange system 1. The electronic warranty card can provide a predetermined guarantee for the prize, which improves the sense of security and convenience of the prize guarantee. When the prize exchange system application 5 is downloaded to the smartphone 570 and used, the contents of the electronic warranty can be confirmed on the screen displayed by the prize exchange system application 5. In addition, the guarantee for various prizes can be realized by the electronic guarantee.

  As mentioned above, although the prize exchange system 1 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention was illustrated using the specific apparatus, a specific table, etc., the description so far is only one Embodiment and various others. According to the embodiment, the characteristic computer system of the present invention can be realized.

  In the above description, the transmission data encryption process and the encrypted received data decryption process are omitted, but these processes are executed at predetermined timing for predetermined data as necessary. Is done.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Prize exchange system 4 Code reading application 5 Application for prize exchange system 10 Game machine 20 Sand device 90 Connection management device 400 Hall computer 430 Hall management terminal 500 Premium POS
580 Digital signage device 520 Island edge counting device 530 Prize exchange terminal 550a Large viewer 550b Small viewer 570 Smartphone 600 Core server 680 Mobile I / F server 690 Wireless network 700 Shop management server 840 Shop system I / F server 850, 851 Shop system 860 Mobile management server 880 management terminal

Claims (9)

An authentication system including a first device and a server,
The first device includes:
Sending first information about the first device to the server;
When the second information is received from the server, the code generated based on the second information is displayed on the display unit of the first device,
The server
When receiving the first information from the first device, generating the second information based on the first information;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second Receiving from the second device third information including identification information for identifying the user stored in the device or the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
An authentication system that generates fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check.   2. The authentication system according to claim 1, wherein when the first device receives the fourth information from the server, the first device performs screen display based on the fourth information on the display unit.   The screen according to the identification information is displayed on the display unit of the first device when the user is determined to be valid as a result of the authentication check. The described authentication system.   The authentication system according to claim 1, wherein the first device displays the code on the display unit for a predetermined time. An authentication method executed by an authentication system including a first device and a server,
In the first device, transmitting first information about the first device to the server;
In the first device, when the second information is received from the server, the code generated based on the second information is displayed on the display unit of the first device;
Generating the second information based on the first information when the server receives the first information from the first device;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device in the server;
In the server, when the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and Receiving from the second device third information including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device or the second device;
In the server, when the third information is received from the second device, a step of performing an authentication check of the user based on the third information;
And a step of generating fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check in the server. An authentication method executed by a server used in an authentication system including a first device,
Generating first information based on the first information when receiving first information about the first device from the first device;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second device or Receiving from the second device third information including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device;
When receiving the third information from the second device, performing an authentication check of the user based on the third information;
Generating fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check,
The authentication method, wherein the code is a code generated based on the second information when the first device receives the second information. A server used in an authentication system including a first device,
The server
When receiving first information about the first device from the first device, generating second information based on the first information,
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second device or Receiving third information from the second device including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
According to the result of the authentication check, generate fourth information to be transmitted to the first device,
The server, wherein the code is a code generated based on the second information when the first device receives the second information. The first device,
Sending first information about the first device to a server;
When the second information is received from the server, the code generated based on the second information is displayed on the display unit of the first device,
The server,
When receiving the first information from the first device, generating the second information based on the first information;
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second Receiving third information from the second device including identification information for identifying the user stored in the device or the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
A program that functions to generate fourth information to be transmitted to the first device according to a result of the authentication check. Server
When receiving the first information about the first device from the first device, the second information is generated based on the first information,
Transmitting the generated second information to the first device;
When the second device acquires data from a captured image obtained as a result of imaging the code displayed on the display unit of the first device in response to a user operation, the data and the second device or Receiving third information from the second device including identification information for identifying the user stored in the second device;
When the third information is received from the second device, an authentication check of the user is performed based on the third information,
In accordance with a result of the authentication check, a program that functions to generate fourth information to be transmitted to the first device,
The code is a program generated based on the second information when the first device receives the second information.

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