JP6576644B2 - Server system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a server system or the like that is communicatively connected to a user terminal and an arcade game device.

  Conventionally, in so-called arcade game machines installed in store facilities such as game centers, coin insertion has been the basis for payment of play consideration. However, in recent years, when playing with a game machine for business use, a user ID registered in advance instead of coin insertion is input, so that a play consideration can be made from a virtual currency (electronic money) account linked to the user ID. An electronic payment method for performing an electronic payment for debiting has also been used (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  In the electronic payment method, paying a play fee is automatically performed by inputting a user ID or causing an arcade game device to read an IC card (so-called user card) storing a medium ID linked to the user ID. Is called. Players are popular because they do not need to carry coins and do not need to throw coins in every game play.

JP 2010-262389 A JP 2010-262390 A

However, the conventional electronic payment method has been specialized only for use as a substitute for cash. Therefore, if a new service attached to the electronic payment method can be realized, use of the electronic payment service can be promoted such as convenience improvement.
The present invention has been devised for the purpose of proposing a technique for realizing a new service related to an electronic payment method.

A first invention for solving the above-described problem is a server system that is communicatively connected to a user terminal and an arcade game machine,
Pre-billing means (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, pre-billing control) that pre-charges play consideration for the arcade game device based on a billing approval operation input at the user terminal. Unit 261, step S52 in FIG. 12, and
Usage right setting means for setting and managing the usage right for the pre-charging in association with the corresponding user (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, the usage right setting unit 262, the advance in FIG. 11) Reservation data 620, acquired usage right number 637, step S54 in FIG. 12, and
In the case of a user who has the right to use in the user authentication process in the arcade game device, a pre-charge privilege granting means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. A server processing unit 200s, a pre-charging privilege granting unit 266, step S160 in FIG.
In the case of a user having the usage right in the user authentication process in the arcade game device, a usage right exercising means that exhausts the use right and enables game play on the arcade game device (for example, FIG. 1 is a server system including a control board 1150, a server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, a usage right exercising unit 264, and a step S162 in FIG.

  According to the first invention, instead of paying the play consideration with the arcade game device, it is possible to make the advance payment of the play consideration by electronic settlement using the user terminal. Furthermore, a privilege can be provided to the user with advance payment. That is, it is possible to realize a technology for realizing a new service related to the electronic payment method.

  In the second invention, there are a plurality of types of arcade game devices having different executable game titles, and the usage right setting means manages the usage rights in association with the game title input at the user terminal, The usage right exercising means is the server system according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the usage right associated with a game title that can be executed by the arcade game device that has performed the user authentication process is exhausted.

  According to the second invention, the user can determine the game title to be played and prepay the play consideration.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the usage right setting means is associated with a play pre-set for game play (for example, play pre-set data 643 in FIG. 11) input at the user terminal. Pre-setting control means for managing the use right and causing the arcade game device to make pre-set game play according to the play pre-set associated with the use right exhausted by the use right exercising means (for example, 1 is a server system according to the first or second invention, further comprising a control board 1150 of FIG. 1, a server processing unit 200s of FIG. 8, a preset control unit 265, and step S162 of FIG.

  According to the third invention, in addition to the advance payment of the play consideration, the game setting scheduled to be played can be completed in advance, and the convenience can be improved.

The fourth invention is an expiration date setting means for setting an expiration date for the usage right (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, the expiration date setting unit 263, the expiration date 639 in FIG. Step S54) of FIG.
Relief privilege granting means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server in FIG. 8) that executes a process of giving a given relief privilege to the user who has the right to use the expired usage right. A processing unit 200s, a relief privilege granting unit 268, and step S102 in FIG.
Automatic exhaustion means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, the natural exhaustion control unit 269, and step S106 in FIG. 13) for exhausting the usage right that has expired. The server system according to any one of the third to third aspects.

  According to the fourth invention, an expiration date is set for the usage right, and when the expiration date expires, a relief privilege is given to exhaust the usage right, and thereafter the usage right can be disabled. Therefore, even if the situation where the user cannot play the game for the prepaid for some reason occurs and the usage right is exhausted, the loss incurred by the user can be reduced.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a deadline approach for notifying the user terminal of the user associated with the right of use of an expiration date that satisfies a predetermined expiration approach condition indicating that the expiration date is approaching, that the expiration date is approaching The server system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention further includes notification means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, the notification control unit 267, and steps S80 to S82 in FIG. 13).

  According to the fifth aspect, since it is possible to inform the user that the expiration date is approaching, the convenience is high.

  A sixth invention is the server system according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the pre-charging privilege granting unit changes the privilege to be granted according to the amount of the pre-charging.

  According to the sixth invention, different privileges can be given according to the amount of the pre-charge. In addition to the convenience of prepayment for play consideration, it is possible to add interest such as enjoying the difference in benefits granted by changing the pre-charge amount.

  According to a seventh aspect of the invention, the usage right setting means manages the usage rights in association with the pre-charging fee date and time, and the pre-charging privilege granting means is a game play date and time on the arcade game device. And the server system according to any one of the first to sixth inventions, wherein a privilege to be granted is changed according to a difference between the charging date and time of the usage right exhausted in exchange for the game play.

  According to the seventh aspect, it is possible to give different privileges according to the difference between the date and time when the advance billing is performed and the date and time when the right to use is obtained by the advance billing and the game is actually played. For example, the privilege can be changed depending on the length of the elapsed time from the pre-charge to the game play date and time.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the usage right setting means manages the usage right in association with the scheduled play date and time input at the user terminal, and the pre-charge privilege granting means The invention according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein a privilege to be granted is changed according to a difference between a game play date and time and the scheduled play date and time associated with the use right exhausted in exchange for the game play. Server system.

  According to the eighth aspect, the user can set the scheduled play date and time with advance billing. And the privilege to be given can be changed according to the difference between the scheduled play date and the game play date.

  9th invention changes the privilege to give according to whether the said pre-charging privilege provision means is the game play date in the said arcade game apparatus within the preset specific period, A server system according to any one of the first to eighth inventions.

  According to the ninth aspect, for example, as a specific period, an event period associated with an annual event such as Christmas can be set, and a privilege unique to the event period can be set. Therefore, an effect of increasing user satisfaction can be expected.

  In a tenth aspect of the invention, the user terminal has a location information acquisition function, and the usage right setting unit manages the usage right in association with the location information of the user terminal at the time of the advance billing. The pre-article charging privilege granting means changes the privilege to be granted according to the position information associated with the usage right exhausted in exchange for game play, the server of any of the first to ninth inventions System.

  According to the tenth aspect, different privileges can be given according to the location information of the user terminal when pre-charged. For example, it is possible to give a special privilege when pre-charged in the event venue.

An eleventh invention is a server system that is communicatively connected to a user terminal and an arcade game device,
Usage right setting means (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, which manages the usage right for playing on the arcade game device in association with the corresponding user based on the billing setting input at the user terminal) Reservation management unit 260, usage right setting unit 262, step S54 in FIG. 12,
In the case of a user who has the right to use in the user authentication process in the arcade game device, a privilege granting unit that executes a process of granting a privilege to the user (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, the advance reservation management unit) 260, the pre-charging privilege granting unit 266, step S160 in FIG.
In the case of a user having the usage right in the user authentication process in the arcade game device, a usage right exercising means that exhausts the use right and enables game play on the arcade game device (for example, FIG. 8 server processing unit 200s, advance reservation management unit 260, usage right exercising unit 264, steps S158 and S162 in FIG.
In the user authentication process in the arcade game device, a billing unit that charges the user according to the billing setting in the case of a user who has the use right (for example, the server processing unit 200s, the advance reservation management unit 260 in FIG. A server system including a charging control unit 270 and step S159 in FIG.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a new service related to an electronic payment method is provided in which a privilege is given or charged when a user terminal is used to play on a business game device after setting a right to use on the business game device. Technology to provide can be realized.

  A twelfth aspect of the invention is a server system that is communicatively connected to a user terminal and an information communication apparatus that can be used by the public. Use right setting means for setting and managing in association with the corresponding user, use right exercising means for exhausting the use right in the case of a user having the use right in the user authentication process in the information communication device, and the information In the case of a user who has the right to use in the user authentication process in the communication device, in accordance with the presetting, the preset setting control means for setting the information communication device, and in the user authentication process in the information communication device In the case of a user who has a right to use, a privilege providing means for executing a process of granting a privilege to the user.

  According to the twelfth aspect, when the information communication device is set in advance in association with the user at the user terminal, and the user is actually authenticated and the information terminal device is used, the contents of the preset setting are reflected and the provision of a privilege And a technology for providing a new service related to an electronic payment method that is charged.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a game system. The front external view which shows the structural example of an arcade game device. The front external view which shows the structural example of a user terminal. The conceptual diagram for demonstrating the mechanism of the advance reservation in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the advance reservation input screen in 1st Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the user terminal in 1st Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the server system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which are memorize | stored in the server memory | storage part of the server system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the data structural example of privilege setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of the user management data in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in the user terminal and server system which concern on the setting of the advance reservation in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in the arcade game device in 1st Embodiment, and a server system. The flowchart following FIG. The conceptual diagram for demonstrating the mechanism of the advance reservation in 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the user terminal in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which are memorize | stored in the terminal memory | storage part in 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the arcade game device in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which are memorize | stored in the memory | storage part in 2nd Embodiment. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the server system in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which the server memory | storage part in 2nd Embodiment memorize | stores. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in the user terminal and server system which concern on the setting of the advance reservation in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in the arcade game device and server system in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the server system in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in the arcade game device and server system in 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
An example of a game system to which the present invention is applied will be described. The game system of the present embodiment is conventionally performed in advance using the user terminal (payment of play consideration, game settings, etc.) in advance before playing the game on the arcade game device (hereinafter, referred to as a game terminal) It is a game system that can be called “advance reservation”. Advance reservation can also be read as “advance setting”.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system in the present embodiment.
The game system of the present embodiment includes a server system 1100, a user terminal 1500 that the user 2 personally uses, and an arcade game apparatus 1300 installed in the store 3 or the like. The server system 1100 can connect to the arcade game apparatus 1300 and the user terminal 1500 via the communication line 9 to perform data communication with each other.

  In FIG. 1, one user terminal 1500 and one arcade game machine 1300 are shown. However, in the actual operation mode, a plurality of users are added to the game system. It can be used. For example, a plurality of types of arcade game devices 1300 having different executable game titles are installed in one store 3, and each is connected to and communicate with the server system 1100.

  The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark). This means that the communication method may be wired or wireless.

  The server system 1100 includes, for example, a main device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140. A control board 1150 is mounted on the main body device 1101. The control board 1150 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), various microprocessors such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a communication device 1153. It is installed. Some or all of these may be realized by an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

Then, the server system 1100 performs arithmetic processing on the control board 1150 based on a predetermined program and data,
1) A user management function such as giving a unique user ID (user identification information) to the user 2 that has undergone a predetermined registration procedure, and managing data related to a virtual account for electronic settlement,
2) A pre-charge function for pre-charging the play price of the arcade game device 1300;
3) a function for setting the right to use the arcade game device 1300 based on pre-charge;
4) A function for giving a privilege to the user 2;
5) A usage right exercising function that allows the arcade game device 1300 to execute a game based on the set usage rights without paying play consideration on-site;
6) Implement various functions such as a function for notifying each registered user 2.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, but a plurality of blade servers are mounted to share one or more functions including the above 1) to 6), and an internal bus is mutually connected. It is also possible to have a configuration in which data communication is possible via the network. Alternatively, the server system 1100 is configured to function as a server system 1100 as a whole by installing a plurality of independent servers that are installed at remote locations and share one or more of these functions via the communication line 9. May be.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective external view showing a configuration example of the arcade game apparatus 1300. The arcade game apparatus 1300 is a computer that is connected to the communication line 9 and can access the server system 1100 and is an electronic apparatus (electronic device), and is installed in a store 3 such as a game center.

  The arcade game apparatus 1300 in the present embodiment includes a joystick 1302, a button switch 1304, a touch panel 1306 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, a speaker 1310, a depositing apparatus 1330, a medium reading apparatus 1344, A control board 1350.

  The depositing device 1330 accepts depositing with coins such as 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen, or banknotes such as 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen, etc., similar to the conventional arcade game apparatus 1300. Device.

  The medium reading device 1344 is a device that can read and write data from the electronic settlement medium 6. The electronic payment medium 6 stores key data for using an electronic payment system using virtual currency (electronic money: valuable information). The electronic settlement medium 6 may be any medium that can store information, and may be a dedicated medium such as an IC card or a small computer. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user terminal 1500 also serves. Therefore, the medium reading device 1344 is realized by a device for data communication with the user terminal 1500, such as a short-range wireless device or an infrared communication device. Alternatively, it may be realized by a camera and an image processing circuit that captures and reads a barcode displayed on the user terminal 1500.

  The key data includes, for example, a unique user ID set at the time of user registration, a unique medium ID (for example, a card ID for an IC card, a MAC address or a SIM card ID for an information device such as a smartphone, etc. Device-specific information) can be set as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, when a player obtains a user ID through a predetermined user registration procedure in advance, the player purchases a separate virtual currency and deposits it into his / her account, and assigns a unique medium ID of the electronic settlement medium 6 to his / her user. It can be registered in association with the ID. By registering the electronic payment medium 6 in association with the user ID, the electronic payment medium 6 can be used for payment of play consideration, purchase of items that can be used in the game, etc., as if it were a prepaid card. become able to.

  The control board 1350 is equipped with a CPU 1351, various microprocessors such as GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1352 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, a communication device module 1353 for communication connection to the communication line 9, and the like.

  In addition, a driver circuit of the touch panel 1306, a circuit that receives signals from the joystick 1302 and the button switch 1304, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1310, a signal input / output circuit to the depositing device 1330 and the medium reading device 1344, and the like. An I / F control IC 1357 (interface circuit) and the like are mounted. Each element mounted on the control board 1350 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. In addition, the structure which implement | achieves a part or all of the control board 1350 by ASIC or FPGA may be sufficient.

  The control board 1350 executes and calculates a game program, and controls each part of the arcade game device 1300 according to operation inputs from the joystick 1302, the button switch 1304, and the touch panel 1306, thereby enabling game play. The arcade game apparatus 1300 of the present embodiment is assumed to store necessary programs and various setting data in the IC memory 1352 in advance, but may be configured to download from an external apparatus such as the server system 1100 each time it is activated. good.

  Note that the game executed by the arcade game device 1300 may be an online type in which a main calculation necessary for game progress control is executed by a communication-connected external computer, or the main calculation itself (the arcade game device 1300). It may be a stand-alone type. In the present embodiment, the latter is assumed.

  In addition, the depositing device 1330 and the medium reading device 1344 are not limited to a configuration integrated with the housing 1301, and may be configured to be externally connected for communication. For example, a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the arcade game device 1300 is prepared separately (not shown). Then, the depositing device 1330 and the medium reading device 1344 may be provided in the terminal device, and the terminal device may be configured to specify the arcade game device 1300 to be used and pay the play price as a game participation registration procedure.

FIG. 3 is a front external view showing a configuration example of the user terminal 1500.
The user terminal 1500 is a computer that is connected to the communication line 9 and can perform data communication with the arcade game device 1300 and the server system 1100, and is an electronic device (electronic device). The user terminal 1500 according to the present embodiment is a device classified as a so-called smartphone. However, as long as it is a computer that can be used personally, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, or a stationary home game device is used. A device classified into a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, or the like may be used.

  The user terminal 1500 in this embodiment includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, and an image sensor. A unit 1520, a control board 1550, and a memory card reader 1542 that can read and write data from a memory card 1540, which is a computer-readable storage medium, are provided. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc., not shown, are provided. In addition, an IC card reader or the like that can read and write data without contact with an IC card type credit card or prepaid card may be provided.

  The control board 1550 wirelessly communicates with the CPU 1551, various microprocessors such as GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and mobile phone base stations and wireless LAN base stations connected to the communication line 9. Wireless communication module 1553, position measurement module 1555, and the like are mounted.

  In addition, the control board 1550 includes a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit that receives signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512. A so-called I / F circuit 1557 (interface circuit) such as an input signal generation circuit for generating a signal, input of image data photographed and generated by the image sensor unit 1520, a signal input / output circuit to the memory card reader 1542, and the like. It is installed.

  Each element mounted on the control board 1550 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so as to be able to read / write data and transmit / receive signals. Note that a part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured by ASIC or FPGA.

  The position measurement module 1555 can receive a signal provided from the position measurement system and output position measurement information at a predetermined period (for example, every second). In this embodiment, GPS is used as the position measurement system. Therefore, the position measurement module 1555 can use a known “GPS module”, “GPS receiver”, or the like. The “position measurement information” includes positioning date and time (UTC: Coordinated Universal Time), position coordinates (latitude and longitude), and the like. The system used for position measurement is not limited to GPS, and other satellite navigation systems such as Galileo may be used. In addition, a position measurement system using a wireless LAN or a mobile phone base station may be used. Further, it may be replaced with position measurement by receiving a signal from a host station for short-range wireless communication and specifying that it is located within the communication range of the host station.

The control board 1550 is a first program for executing advance reservation at the user terminal 1500, a second program for data communication with the arcade game machine 1300 (may also be used as the first program), and various data. Temporarily store in the memory 1552.
The first program is a program for making a reservation in advance by controlling each unit of the user terminal 1500 in accordance with operation inputs from the direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506. The second program uses the arcade game device 1300 (further, the medium reading device 1344 (see FIG. 2)) to obtain data necessary for user authentication related to the advance reservation (for example, the user ID used for the advance reservation). It is a program for providing.

  In the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is configured to acquire the first program, the second program, and various setting data from the server system 1100 or the like. However, the user terminal 1500 may be configured to read from a storage medium such as a separately obtained memory card 1540. good.

[Description of advance reservation]
FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the mechanism of advance reservation in the present embodiment.
The user 2 causes the user terminal 1500 to execute the first program, and first registers the user ID and notification destination information (circled number “1” in the figure).

  The notification destination information is information for receiving a notification addressed to the user 2 from the server system 1100. For example, an e-mail address, a MAC address of the user terminal 1500, a SIM card ID, a registration ID of an instant messenger executable on the user terminal 1500, and the like. The user ID and notification destination information are stored in the user terminal 1500. The same applies even if the electronic settlement medium 6 is an IC card type.

  If the user 2 wants to play a game on the arcade game apparatus 1300, the user terminal 1500 executes the first program to display the advance reservation input screen W2, and inputs the details of the advance reservation (in the figure). Circled number "2").

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the advance reservation input screen W2 in the present embodiment.
The advance reservation input screen W2 includes a user ID input unit 20, a planned store selection unit 21 for selecting a store to be visited, a scheduled title selection unit 22 for selecting a game title to be played, and a scheduled play date and time setting unit. 23, a pre-charge amount setting unit 24, and a pre-setting unit 30. The information set in advance by the user ID input unit 20 to the setting unit 30 and the position information at the time of the advance reservation operation are collectively referred to as “reservation related data”. Of course, the reservation-related data can include other data as appropriate.

  The user ID input unit 20 is a column for inputting a user ID, and input to the user ID input unit 20 is indispensable in advance reservation.

  The choices in the scheduled title selection unit 22 depend on the type of arcade game device 1300 installed in the store 3 selected by the planned store selection unit 21. Options include “undecided” that does not specify store 3 in particular.

  The pre-charge amount setting unit 24 can set the pre-charge amount setting unit 24 by an integer multiple of the value of one play of the game selected by the scheduled title selection unit 22. In this embodiment, input is essential. “Advance billing” has the same meaning as prepayment and advance payment, and is a payment for pre-acquisition of the right to use the arcade game apparatus 1300 that executes the game title to be played. One advance payment can be freely selected for single or multiple play considerations. In the example shown in the figure, 10 times of a game of 100 yen per play is paid in advance.

The pre-setting unit 30 is a column for receiving in advance the setting of the game selected by the scheduled title selection unit 22.
The settable items displayed in the prior setting unit 30 depend on the game content selected by the scheduled title selection unit 22. Options include “no pre-setting” that does not set the setting of the item. In the example of FIG. 5, since the race game is selected by the scheduled title selection unit 22, the setting contents of the race car 10 as the player character used by the user 2 and the course to be run can be selected. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user terminal 1500 stores data defining setting item options for each game title in advance, but information on items that can be set may be acquired from the server system 1100.

  In addition, the advance reservation input screen W2 includes a reset operation icon 40 for resetting selection of each unit, a charge approval operation icon 42 that serves as both an input for advance reservation execution operation and an input for advance charge approval operation, and an advance reservation input screen W2. And an end operation icon 44 for ending the function.

Returning to FIG. 4, when the user 2 operates the charging approval operation icon 42 on the user terminal 1500, the user terminal 1500 transmits the reservation related data to the server system 1100 (circled number “3” in FIG. 4). Then, the server system 1100 stores and manages the reservation related data received from the user terminal 1500 and executes pre-charging (circled number “4” in FIG. 4).
This completes the reservation setting. The user 2 is set with a right to play a game on the arcade game device 1300 that executes the reserved game title, that is, a “use right”.

  Note that registration and advance reservation of the user ID and notification destination information may be performed on a website managed by the server system 1100. In this case, the first program is realized by web browser software and plug-in software thereof.

  Now, when the user 2 completes the reservation including the pre-charging at the user terminal 1500, the user 2 actually goes to the store 3 to perform the user authentication instead of paying the play price to the business game device 1300 capable of executing the game title to be played. Therefore, the user ID is input (circled number “5” in FIG. 4).

  In this embodiment, the user ID is input by holding the user terminal 1500 that has activated the second program over the medium reading device 1344. Specifically, the medium reading device 1344 detects the close electronic settlement medium 6 (the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment) and sends a user ID submission request signal. The user terminal 1500 sends back the user ID stored in response to the signal to the medium reading device 1344 by the function realized by the second program. Note that the user ID may be input using a software keyboard displayed on the touch panel 1306 (see FIG. 2) by the arcade game apparatus 1300.

  The arcade game apparatus 1300 that has acquired the user ID inquires of the server system 1100 whether there is reservation-related data associated with the user ID (circled number “6” in FIG. 4).

The server system 1100 that has received the inquiry grants a pre-charge privilege to the user 2 related to the reservation-related data if the relevant reservation-related data exists (circled number “7” in FIG. 4).
The “advance billing privilege” is a privilege including a meaning of thanks to the prior billing. The contents of the privilege can be set as appropriate. For example, an item or an additional stage that can be used for a game title related to a reservation executed by the arcade game apparatus 1300 or other game titles, a refund of play consideration, a discount coupon that can be used for the next billing, and the like can be set.

  If the relevant reservation-related data exists, the server system 1100 further transmits a play permission signal to the inquiring arcade game device 1300 and data relating to the presetting included in the relevant reservation-related data (hereinafter, “play presetting data”). (Referred to as “)” (circled number “8” in FIG. 4).

  Then, the arcade game device 1300 that made the inquiry. When this play permission signal is received, the payment confirmation sequence and the game setting sequence on the spot are omitted, and the received play preset data is confirmed for the game to be executed from now on without confirming the payment of the play price on the spot. Apply the setting to start the game (circled number “9” in FIG. 4).

  Therefore, the user 2 uses the user terminal 1500 in advance to perform various things (payment of play consideration, game settings, etc.) that are conventionally performed in front of the arcade game device before playing the game. It can be carried out. For example, making a reservation including advance billing on a train heading to a familiar store 3, and if you arrive at the store 3, you can enjoy the game immediately by simply holding the user terminal 1500 without paying for play or making game settings. Will be able to.

Of course, the convenience for the user 2 is improved by such a mechanism, but the act of making a reservation in advance increases the expectation for the game play to be performed in the future, and by extension, increases the satisfaction as the entertainment of the game. Can be expected.
In the conventional arcade game device 1300, the time for setting the game is limited. Therefore, in the configuration in which the game setting is possible as an element of the advance reservation as in the present embodiment, depending on the game content, the game setting can be made by carefully considering the tactics while making the advance reservation. It is more advantageous for the user 2 than making game settings in a limited time before. If it sees for the user 2, it will be able to play with the satisfaction prepared carefully.

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Next, a functional configuration example for realizing the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 includes an operation input unit 100t, a position information acquisition unit 102t, a terminal processing unit 200t, a sound output unit 390t, an image display unit 392t, a communication unit 394t, and a terminal storage unit 500t.

  The operation input unit 100t outputs an operation input signal to the terminal processing unit 200t in accordance with various operation inputs made by the player. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a gesture controller, or the like. In the example of FIG. 3, the direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 correspond to this.

  The position information acquisition unit 102t acquires the current position information of the terminal and outputs the position information to the terminal processing unit 200t. In the example of FIG. 3, the position measurement module 1555 corresponds to this.

  The terminal processing unit 200t is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC, FPGA, or IC memory. Data is exchanged with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100t and the terminal storage unit 500t. Performs input / output control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100t, data received from the server system 1100, and the like, and the operation of the user terminal 1500 is controlled. In the example of FIG. 3, the control board 1550 corresponds to this.

  The terminal processing unit 200t of the present embodiment includes a user registration request control unit 202, an advance reservation setting request control unit 204, a timing unit 206, a sound generation unit 290t, an image generation unit 292t, and a communication control unit 294t. Including.

  The user registration request control unit 202 performs control in the user terminal 1500 regarding user registration of the user 2. In the present embodiment, processing related to registration of a user ID and notification destination information is performed.

  The advance reservation setting request control unit 204 receives input of advance reservation contents and performs a process of providing reservation related data to the server system 1100. In this embodiment, the advance reservation input screen W2 is displayed, and when advance reservation execution and advance billing approval operation is detected, reservation related data is created and provided to the server system 1100 together with the reservation setting request signal. In the case of a configuration in which the advance reservation input screen W2 is displayed by accessing a website, data necessary for display of the screen may be acquired from the server system 1100 as appropriate.

  The timer unit 206 performs various timing processes using the system clock. For example, the current date and time, various timer processes, and the like are included.

  The sound generation unit 290t is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a speech synthesis IC, an audio codec that can reproduce an audio file, and generates sound signals of various operation sounds and supplies them to the sound output unit 390t. Output.

  The sound output unit 390t is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290t. The speaker 1510 in FIG. 3 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 292t is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. Then, the image generation unit 292t generates an image of one operation screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds), and outputs an image signal to the image display unit 392t.

  The image display unit 392t can display various screens based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292t. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In this embodiment, the touch panel 1506 in FIG. 3 corresponds to this.

  The communication control unit 294t executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394t.

  The communication unit 394t is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like are realized, and the wireless communication module 1553 in FIG. 3 corresponds to this.

  The terminal storage unit 500t stores a program and various data for causing the terminal processing unit 200t to realize various functions for controlling the user terminal 1500 in an integrated manner. Moreover, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200t, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the terminal processing unit 200t according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100t, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. The IC memory 1552 mounted on the control board 1550 in FIG.

The terminal storage unit 500t of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 501, a first program 502, and a second program 503 in advance. The first program 502 and the second program 503 may be the same program.
In addition, the server required to display the current date and time 505, the user ID 507, the terminal position coordinates 508 at the time of charging, the reservation related data 509 for storing the input result on the advance reservation input screen W2, and the advance reservation input screen W2 Information such as data acquired from the system 1100, data of various operation images, timers and counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the arcade game apparatus 1300 according to the present embodiment. The arcade game apparatus 1300 includes an operation input unit 100, a medium reading unit 102, a deposit detection unit 104, a processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a storage unit 500. With.

  The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 200 in accordance with various operation inputs made by the user 2 (player). For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a gesture controller, or the like. In the example of FIG. 2, the joystick 1302, the button switch 1304, and the touch panel 1306 correspond to this.

  The medium reading unit 102 is realized by a known reading device that conforms to the technical method employed in the electronic payment medium 6, reads data stored in the electronic payment medium 6, and outputs the data to the processing unit 200. In this embodiment, since the user terminal 1500 also serves as the electronic payment medium 6, this can be realized by a short-range wireless device. If the electronic settlement medium 6 is a card with a built-in non-contact type IC chip, it can be realized by a non-contact type reader / writer according to the specifications. In the example of FIG. 2, the medium reader 1344 corresponds to this.

  The deposit detection unit 104 is a means for detecting the inserted cash and outputting information indicating the deposit amount to the processing unit 200, and can be realized by a known depositing device, coin inserting device, or the like. In the example of FIG. 2, the deposit apparatus 1330 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an IC memory, and performs data input / output control with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the storage unit 500. Various business processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, data read by the medium reading unit 102, data received from the server system 1100, etc. Control the operation of the device 1300. In the example of FIG. 2, the control board 1350 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 200 according to the present embodiment includes a game calculation unit 220 and a timer unit 230.

  The game calculation unit 220 performs game preparation, progress control after the game starts, save control for saving data after the game ends, and the like. In the present embodiment, a user authentication processing unit 221, a pre-reservation inquiry control unit 223, a consideration payment confirmation skip unit 225, a game setting skip unit 227, and a play pre-setting application unit 229 are included.

  The user authentication processing unit 221 executes processing related to user authentication of the user 2 as a player. That is, control for acquiring the user ID is performed. In the present embodiment, control is performed to automatically acquire a user ID from the electronic payment medium 6 that is in close proximity via the medium reading unit 102. A software keyboard may be displayed to accept manual input.

  The advance reservation inquiry control unit 223 performs control for making an inquiry about advance reservation to the server system 1100 based on the acquired user ID.

  The consideration payment confirmation skip unit 225 performs control to skip a sequence of payment confirmation of play consideration on the spot when there is a prior reservation based on the acquired user ID.

  The game setting skip unit 227 performs control to acquire the play preset data included in the advance reservation and skip the game setting sequence on the spot when the advance reservation based on the acquired user ID exists. .

  The play pre-setting application unit 229 uses the play pre-setting data (information relating to pre-set game settings) acquired from the external device upon exercising the right of use as the game play setting (game setting data 524) to be executed. Apply automatically.

  The timer 230 performs various timing processes using the system clock. For example, the current date and time, various timer processes, and the like are included.

  The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a speech synthesis IC, an audio codec that can reproduce an audio file, and the like, and outputs sound signals of game sound effects, BGM, and various operation sounds. And output to the sound output unit 390.

  The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1310 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. Then, the image generation unit 292 generates or decodes one game screen image in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds), and outputs an image signal of the game screen to the image display unit 392.

  The image display unit 392 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 1306 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like are realized, and the communication device module 1353 shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 stores a system program for causing the processing unit 200 to realize various functions for controlling the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200 and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, data received from the user terminal 1500 and the server system 1100, and the like. To remember. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. The IC memory 1352 mounted on the control board 1350 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 of this embodiment includes a system program 520, a game program 521, game initial setting data 522, play data 523, a store ID 530, a game title 532, a tax-included play price 534, and a current date and time 536. Remember. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate. For example, the key data read from the electronic payment medium 6 can be stored as appropriate when the payment of the play consideration is electronically settled. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

The system program 520 is a program for realizing basic input / output functions necessary as a computer by being read and executed by the processing unit 200.
The game program 521 can cause the processing unit 200 to realize a function as the game calculation unit 220.
The play data 523 includes game setting data 524 and various information describing the game progress. The game setting data 524 depends on the content of the game executed by the arcade game apparatus 1300. For example, in the case of a racing game, various parameter values defining the race car 10 and the type of course to be run are included (see FIG. 5).

  The store ID 530 corresponds to identification information for each business entity in which the arcade game apparatus is installed. The game title 532 is a game title executed on the arcade game device.

  FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 in the present embodiment. The server system 1100 in the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

  The operation input unit 100s is a means for inputting various operations for server management. In the example of FIG. 1, the keyboard 1106 corresponds.

  The server processing unit 200 s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an IC memory, and performs data input / output control with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 s and the server storage unit 500 s. Do. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100 s, and data received from the arcade game apparatus 1300 to control the operation of the server system 1100 in an integrated manner. . In the example of FIG. 1, the control board 1150 corresponds to this.

  The server processing unit 200s of the present embodiment includes a user management unit 250, an advance reservation management unit 260, an electronic payment unit 280, a timing unit 282, an image generation unit 292s, and a communication control unit 294s. Of course, functional units other than these can be included as appropriate. For example, in a configuration in which the arcade game device 1300 is realized as an online game, the game processing unit 220 (see FIG. 7) can be included in the server processing unit 200s.

  The user management unit 250 assigns a unique user ID (user identification information) to the user, and controls data related to each user and data related to a virtual account for electronic settlement.

  The advance reservation management unit 260 performs various controls related to advance reservation (see FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, a pre-charging control unit 261, a usage right setting unit 262, an expiration date setting unit 263, a usage right exercising unit 264, a pre-setting control unit 265, a pre-charging privilege granting unit 266, and notification control Part 267, relief privilege granting part 268, and natural exhaustion control part 269. Of course, functional units other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The pre-charging control unit 261 performs pre-charging control for play consideration of the arcade game apparatus 1300 based on the charging approval operation input at the user terminal 1500. Specifically, since the user ID indicating the approver is associated with the charge approval operation, the pre-charge amount is withdrawn from the virtual currency account of the user 2 to which the user ID is assigned.

The usage right setting unit 262 sets and manages the right to play a game on the arcade game device 1300 in exchange for the pre-charge, that is, the “use right” in association with the user 2 who has approved the pre-charge. In addition, the usage right setting unit 262
1) a game title to be played input on the user terminal 1500;
2) Billing date and time for pre-charging,
3) Setting data (play pre-setting data) for game play in the arcade game device 1300 input in advance on the user terminal 1500;
4) Scheduled play date and time input on the user terminal 1500;
5) Location information of the user terminal 1500 at the time of pre-charging,
The usage rights can be stored and managed in association with each other.

  The expiration date setting unit 263 sets an expiration date for the usage right.

  When the user authenticated in the user authentication process on the business game device 1300 is a user who has the right to use, the usage right exercising unit 264 exhausts the usage right and plays a game on the business game device. Make it executable. In this embodiment, a play permission signal is transmitted to the arcade game apparatus 1300.

  The preset setting control unit 265 causes the arcade game device 1300 whose use right is exercised to perform preset / pre-order of game play. In the present embodiment, game setting data (play pre-setting data) preset by the user 2 in advance for reservation is provided to the arcade game device 1300.

  When the user authenticated in the user authentication process in the arcade game device 1300 is a user who has a right to use, the pre-charging privilege granting unit 266 executes a process of granting a privilege to the user. In the present embodiment, it is possible to change a privilege to be granted based on information related to advance reservation such as advance charge amount and charge date and time.

  For example, the privilege to be granted can be changed according to the difference between the game play date and time on the arcade game device 1300 and the charge date and time of the usage right exhausted in exchange for the game play.

  Moreover, the privilege to be provided can be changed according to the difference between the game play date and time on the arcade game apparatus 1300 and the scheduled play date and time associated with the usage right exhausted in exchange for the game play.

Further, the pre-charging privilege granting unit 266 can change the privilege to be granted depending on whether or not the game play date and time on the arcade game device 1300 is within a preset specific period.
Moreover, the privilege provided according to the positional information of the user terminal 1500 matched with the usage right exhausted in exchange for game play can be changed.

  The notification control unit 267 performs control to transmit various notifications to the user terminal 1500. In the present embodiment, the expiration date notification that the expiration date is approaching is sent to the user terminal 1500 of the user associated with the usage right of the expiration date that satisfies the predetermined expiration approach condition indicating that the expiration date is approaching. Can do.

  The relief privilege granting unit 268 executes a process of granting a given relief privilege to the user 2 who has an expired usage right when the usage right has expired.

  The natural exhaustion control unit 269 executes control to automatically exhaust the usage right that has expired.

  The electronic payment unit 280 is a functional unit that performs electronic payment processing, and performs control related to electronic payment associated with refund to the user 2, for example.

  The timer unit 282 performs various timing processes using the system clock. For example, the current date and time, various timer processes, and the like are included.

  The image generation unit 292s is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. Then, an operation screen image for the operator is generated, and the image signal is output to the image display unit 392s. If the game of the arcade game device 1300 is realized as an online game, the image generation unit 292s may be configured to generate an image of the game screen.

  The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 294s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394s.

  The communication unit 394s is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

  The server storage unit 500s stores programs and various data for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to control the server system 1100 in an integrated manner. Further, it is used as a work area for the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores calculation results and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM and a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and DVD. In the example of FIG. 1, the storage device 1140 corresponds to a storage medium such as an IC memory 1152 and a hard disk mounted on the main body device 1101.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9, the server storage unit 500 s of the present embodiment includes a server system program 551, a user management program 553, an advance reservation management program 555, privilege setting data 560, specific period definition data 562, and identification Position coordinate range definition data 564, specific store definition data 566, specific terminal definition data 567, and game title-specific setting element data 570 are stored in advance. In addition, the current date and time 590, user management data 600, and store registration data 700 are stored as data that is sequentially generated and updated. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The server system program 551 is a system program for causing the server system 1100 to realize basic input / output functions necessary as a computer by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

  The user management program 553 is a program for causing the server processing unit 200s to realize the function as the user management unit 250 by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

  The advance reservation management program 555 is a program for causing the server processing unit 200s to realize the function as the advance reservation management unit 260 by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

  The privilege setting data 560 is data defining what is given as a pre-charged privilege, and is prepared for each content of the privilege. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, one privilege setting data 560 stores an ID of an item that is a privilege content, the number of grants, and a grant condition in association with each other. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate. For example, one or more of the provision conditions can be appropriately selected from the following parameter values ka to kq, and a combination of the selected parameter value and the width of the parameter value can be configured.

  The parameter value ka is a value indicating the advance billing amount. It is preferable to set better privilege contents for the user 2 as the advance billing amount is larger.

  The parameter value kb is a value indicating the total amount of the advance billing amount in the past advance reservation. It is preferable to set a better privilege for the user 2 as the amount increases.

  The parameter value kc is a value indicating the elapsed time from the date and time when the advance reservation setting is set (reservation setting date and time) to the game play start date and time (date and time when game play is started on the arcade game device). As the elapsed time is shorter, it is preferable to set better privilege contents for the user 2.

  The parameter value kd is a value that is “1” when the reservation setting date and time is included in the specific period, and “0” when it is not included. It is determined by whether or not the reservation setting date / time corresponds to a specific period (for example, an event period, a service period, a Christmas period, etc.) separately set on the operation side of the arcade game device. In the case of “1”, it is preferable to set a special privilege.

  The parameter value ke is a value that is “1” when the game play start date and time is included in the specific period, and “0” when it is not included. In the case of “1”, it is preferable to set a special privilege.

  The parameter value kf is a value that is “1” when the scheduled play date and time is set, and “0” when there is no set time. It is preferable to set better privilege contents for the user 2 with setting than without setting.

  The parameter value kg is a value indicating the elapsed time from the scheduled play date and time to the game play start date and time. The shorter the elapsed time, the better the content of the privilege, which is preferable because it can be expected to increase the motivation to be actively directed to the store 3 by the user 2.

  The parameter value kh is a value that is “1” if the play store (store that played the game) corresponds to a specific privilege store that is separately set on the management side of the arcade game device, and “0” otherwise. It is preferable to set “1”, that is, a special privilege that can be obtained at a specific store.

  The parameter value kj is “1” when the play store (the store where the game was played) is the same as the reserved store, and “0” when the play store is different. If it is “1”, that is, if it is set so that a privilege can be obtained if it is played at a reserved store, or a better privilege can be obtained, it is possible to prompt the user 2 to set a reserved store and to follow it.

  The parameter value km is a value that is “1” if the terminal position coordinate at the time of charging falls within a specific position coordinate range set separately on the management side of the arcade game apparatus, and “0” if not. For example, it is preferable that the specific position coordinate range is set so as to indicate the position of the event venue, and is “1”, that is, it is preferable to set a special privilege to be given when making a reservation in advance at the event venue.

  The parameter value kn is a value indicating the ratio of the number of preset items to the total number of items in the game setting. It is preferable to set better privilege contents for the user 2 as the ratio is higher.

  The parameter value kp is a value that is “1” if the user terminal 1500 corresponds to a specific terminal device, and “0” otherwise. For example, when it corresponds to a specific terminal, a privilege is provided, and when it does not correspond, a privilege is not provided. Alternatively, if applicable, it is preferable to give a better privilege than when not.

  The parameter value kq is a value that is “1” if the month and day on which the usage right is exercised falls within a specific month and “0” if it does not fall. The specific date may be, for example, the user's birthday set at the time of user registration, the date of first registration, or the like.

Returning to FIG. 9, the specific period definition data 562 stores one or more date and time ranges that define the specific period related to the parameter value kd.
The specific position coordinate range definition data 564 stores one or a plurality of coordinate ranges that define the specific position coordinate range related to the parameter value km.
The specific store definition data 566 stores a store ID as a specific store related to the parameter value kh.
The specific terminal definition data 567 stores a terminal ID as a specific terminal related to the parameter value kp. For example, the model / terminal selected by the game provider can be specified.
It should be noted that these definition data can be appropriately changed depending on the management side of the arcade game apparatus.

  The game title-specific setting element data 570 stores information related to the setting of the game title for each game title. One game title-specific setting element data 570 includes, for example, a game title 571, one play price 573, and setting item-specific option data 575.

  If the setting item-specific option data 575 is data relating to the setting item “chassis type” of the race car 10 (see FIG. 5), for example, selectable vehicle type options are stored. If the data is related to the setting item “body color”, selectable color options are stored.

User management data 600 is prepared for each user who has completed the registration procedure.
One user management data 600 is, for example, as shown in FIG.
1) User ID 601
2) Notification destination information 602;
3) virtual currency account balance data 603 for storing data such as the balance of the virtual currency account for electronic settlement;
4) a registration medium ID 604 that is identification information of the electronic settlement medium 6 that stores key data for using the user's virtual currency account;
5) Specific date 605 such as birthday or first registration date,
6) Title-specific save data 610 prepared for each game title;
7) The advance reservation data 620 prepared for each advance reservation is stored. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  One title-specific save data 610 stores a save data body 612 in association with the game title 611. If the privilege can be used in the game, for example, an item, the save data body 612 is appropriately changed.

  One advance reservation data 620 includes, for example, a user ID 621, a unique reservation ID 623, a reservation setting date and time 625, and a terminal position coordinate 627 at the time of charging as data relating to various advance reservations including reservation related data (see FIG. 4). , Scheduled store ID 629, scheduled game title 631, scheduled play date and time 633, pre-charge amount 635, acquired usage right number 637, expiration date 639, remaining usage right number 641, and play pre-setting data 643 , Store. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  The reservation setting date and time 625 is the date and time when the server system 1100 created the advance reservation data. The time when the charging approval operation icon 42 is operated on the user terminal 1500 may be used. In the present embodiment, advance reservation is accompanied by advance billing, and thus substantially corresponds to the date and time of billing (billing date and time).

  The acquired usage right number 637 is the number of usage rights of the arcade game apparatus 1300 acquired by the advance reservation by charging the advance charge amount 635. For example, if the one-play price 573 (see FIG. 9) of the game indicated by the scheduled game title 631 is “100 yen” and the pre-charge amount 635 is “500 yen”, the acquired usage right number 637 is set to “5”. The

  The expiration date 639 is the expiration date of the right to use the arcade game apparatus 1300 acquired by the advance reservation. A predetermined number of days / predetermined time (for example, 10 days) from the reservation setting date and time 625 may be set, or the time limit may be set longer as the pre-charge amount 635 is larger.

  The remaining usage right number 641 is the same as the acquired usage right number 637 in the initial value, and “1” is subtracted every time a game play is performed on the arcade game apparatus 1300 corresponding to the advance reservation, and is still used. Represents the number of usage rights that are not.

  The play preset data 643 stores the result selected by the preset unit 30 (see FIG. 5).

  Returning to FIG. 9, the store registration data 700 is prepared for each store 3 and stores information related to the store. For example, one store registration data 700 includes a unique store ID 701, a store position coordinate range 703 that indicates the location of the store, and a game title list 705 that can be played on a commercial game device installed in the store. Including. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

[Description of process flow]
Next, the operation of the game system in this embodiment will be described.
12 to 13 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the user terminal 1500 and the server system 1100 related to the advance reservation setting. This is realized by the user terminal 1500 executing the first program 502 (see FIG. 6) and the server system 1100 executing the user management program 553 and the advance reservation management program 555.

  The user terminal 1500 first determines whether the user ID has been registered (step S2). In this embodiment, it is determined whether the user ID 507 is stored in the terminal storage unit 500t. If the advance reservation input screen W2 (see FIG. 5) is displayed on a website, it may be determined whether or not a user ID has been registered at the stage of login to the website.

  If the user ID is not registered (NO in step S2), the user terminal 1500 accepts the input of the user ID and notification destination information and the input of the medium ID of the electronic settlement medium 6 (step S4), and the terminal storage unit The user ID 507 is stored in 500t (step S6). Then, a predetermined user ID registration request signal is transmitted to the server system 1100, and the input user ID, notification destination information, and medium ID of the electronic settlement medium 6 are transmitted (step S8). Upon receiving the user ID registration request signal or the like (YES in step S10), the server system 1100 creates new user management data 600 and performs new user registration (step S12). Although explanation is omitted, it is assumed that the user 2 appropriately deposits virtual currency for electronic settlement into his / her virtual currency account.

  When the user terminal 1500 detects a login operation (YES in step S30), the user terminal 1500 displays the advance reservation input screen W2, accepts input of various reservation contents, and creates reservation related data 509 (step S32). When the input of the pre-charge approval operation / reservation execution operation is detected (step S34), the current position information of the own device is acquired and the terminal position coordinates 508 at the time of charging are stored (step S36; see FIG. 6), and the server The reservation related data 509 including the user ID 507 and the billing terminal position coordinates 508 is transmitted to the system 1100 together with a predetermined reservation setting request signal (step S38).

  When the server system 1100 receives the reservation setting request signal (YES in step S50), the server system 1100 performs a charging process according to the value of the pre-charged amount included in the received reservation related data 509 (step S52). Also, new advance reservation data 620 is created in the user management data 600 matching the user ID 507 included in the reservation related data 509, and advance reservation is set (step S54; see FIG. 11). As a result, the advance reservation is completed, and the right of use corresponding to the advance charge is set for the user 2.

  When the advance reservation is completed, the server system 1100 uses the notification destination information 602 of the user management data 600 that matches the user ID 507 included in the reservation related data 509 to notify that the advance reservation has been completed. Is transmitted to the user terminal 1500 (step S56). When the user terminal 1500 receives this reservation completion notification (YES in step S70), the user terminal 1500 notifies the user 2 that the advance reservation has been successfully set (step S72).

Moving to FIG. 13, the server system 1100 searches for an advance reservation that is about to expire. Specifically, for all advance reservation data 620 related to all users, a search is made for an advance reservation in which the expiration date 639 has reached a predetermined number of days ago (for example, 3 days ago) and the remaining usage right number 641 is not “0”. (See FIG. 11).
Then, if there is a corresponding advance reservation (YES in step S80), the notification of deadline approach that notifies that the deadline is approaching is transmitted using the notification destination information 602 of the user of the relevant advance reservation (step S82).

  When the user terminal 1500 receives this expiration approach notification (YES in step S84), the user terminal 1500 notifies that it is about to expire (step S86).

  Further, the server system 1100, when the remaining usage right number 641 (refer to FIG. 11) is not zero and there is an unused expired advance reservation (YES in step S100), the relief benefit to the user 2 who set the corresponding advance reservation (Step S102). The content of the relief privilege can be set as appropriate. Items that can be used in the game title scheduled to be played in the advance reservation are suitable. Further, the greater the remaining number of remaining usage rights 641 (see FIG. 11), the better the rescue benefit may be given.

  Next, the server system 1100 performs a process of refunding the relief refund amount to the user of the pre-expired reservation (step S104). The relief return amount may be a predetermined ratio with respect to the pre-charge amount 635, or referring to the pre-charge amount 635 and the remaining number of remaining usage rights 641, so that the larger the value, the higher the repair return amount. It may be set.

  Then, the remaining usage right number 641 of the corresponding advance reservation is changed to “0”, and the advance reservation is naturally exhausted (step S106). Reservation cancellation notice including contents, relief refund amount, advance reservation contents, etc. is transmitted (step S108).

  When the user terminal 1500 receives the reservation cancellation notification (YES in step S110), the user terminal 1500 notifies the reservation cancellation informing that the advance reservation has been naturally exhausted due to the expiration, and that the benefit has been granted or refunded. (Step S112).

  14 to 15 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the arcade game apparatus 1300 and the server system 1100. This is realized by the arcade game apparatus 1300 executing the game program 521 (see FIG. 7) and the server system 1100 executing the advance reservation management program 555.

  When the user 2 completes the reservation including the pre-charge on the user terminal 1500, the user 2 actually goes to the store 3 and inputs the user ID to the business game apparatus 1300 capable of executing the game title to be played instead of paying the play consideration. . In this embodiment, the user ID is input by bringing the user terminal 1500 that has activated the second program close to the medium reading device 1344.

  When the medium reading device 1344 detects the close electronic payment medium 6 (the user terminal 1500 in this embodiment), the arcade game apparatus 1300 starts the user authentication process and acquires the user ID 507 stored in the user terminal 1500. (Step S150; see FIG. 6). The user ID may be acquired manually by using a software keyboard displayed on the touch panel 1306 (see FIG. 2).

  The arcade game apparatus 1300 that has acquired the user ID transmits the user ID acquired together with a predetermined inquiry request signal, the store ID 530, and the game title 532 to the server system 1100, and the reservation related data associated with the acquired user ID. Is inquired of the server system 1100 (step S152).

  When the server system 1100 receives the inquiry request signal (YES in step S154), the server system 1100 searches the available advance reservation data 620 associated with the received user ID. In the present embodiment, the advance reservation data 620 that matches the user ID received by the user ID 621, matches the game title 532 received by the scheduled game title 631, and the remaining usage right number 641 is not “0”. Search for.

  If the corresponding available advance reservation data 620 exists (YES in step S156), the server system 1100 reduces the remaining use right number 641 of the advance reservation data 620 by “1” and uses up one use right. Then (step S158), with reference to the privilege setting data 560 (see FIG. 10), the advance billing privilege is given to the user 2 of the advance reservation data 620 (step S160). At this time, the play pre-setting data 643 is appropriately changed depending on the content of the pre-charge privilege (see FIG. 11).

Then, the server system 1100 sends a predetermined play permission signal, play pre-setting data 643, the remaining usage right number 641, and a pre-charge privilege grant notification that tells the content of the pre-charge privilege granted to the arcade game apparatus 1300. (Step S162).
In addition, since the advance billing privilege is not necessarily granted, if it is not granted, transmission of the advance billing privilege grant notification is omitted in step S162. Similarly, the play pre-setting data 643 is not necessarily set at the pre-reservation stage, so if there is no play pre-setting data 643 or if all setting items are undecided, play pre-setting is performed in step S162. Transmission of data 643 is omitted.

  The business game apparatus 1300 that has transmitted the inquiry request signal in step S152 can start the game without waiting for the reception of the play permission signal when it detects payment of the play consideration by itself (YES in step S170). And even if the payment of the play consideration is not detected on the spot (NO in Step S170), when the play permission signal is received (YES in Step S172), the received remaining usage right number 641 is notified to the user 2 (Step S170). S174), the game can be started (see FIG. 15; step S200).

  However, as shown in FIG. 15, when the pre-charge privilege grant notification is received together with the inquiry request signal (YES in step S180), the arcade game device 1300 uses the content of the pre-charge privilege granted before the start of the game as the user. 2 (step S182).

  In addition, when the play pre-setting data 643 is received together with the inquiry request signal and all setting items of the data have been set (YES in step S190), the arcade game apparatus 1300 performs the game setting sequence on the spot. Omitted, the received play preset data 643 is applied to the game setting (step S192), and the user 2 is notified that the received play preset data 643 is to be applied (step S194), and the game is started. (Step S200).

  However, if the play pre-setting data 643 is not received together with the inquiry request signal, or if an undecided item remains in the setting item of the data that has been received (NO in step S190), the arcade game device After executing the game setting sequence 1300 (step S196), the game is started (step S200).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the past, the user 2 who went to the store 3 pays the play consideration and game settings for each play in the field in front of the arcade game device 1300. It will be possible to do in advance before going to 3. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a new service related to the electronic payment method can be realized.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The present embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment, but storage and management of the advance reservation data 620 is performed by the user terminal 1500, and the server system 1100 only performs advance reservation approval. It is different. In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and redundant description will be omitted.

FIG. 16 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the advance reservation mechanism in the present embodiment.
The user 2 executes the first program on the user terminal 1500, and first registers the user ID and the notification destination information (circled number “1” in FIG. 16).

  When the user 2 wants to play a game on the arcade game device 1300, the user terminal 1500 executes the first program to display the advance reservation input screen W2, and sets and inputs reservation contents. The user terminal 1500 creates and stores advance reservation data 620 in its own device based on the input result of the advance reservation input screen W2 (circled number “2” in FIG. 16).

  When the user 2 operates the charging approval operation icon 42 on the user terminal 1500 (see FIG. 5), the user terminal 1500 transmits the advance reservation data 620 together with a predetermined approval request signal to the server system 1100 (circled in FIG. 16). Number "3").

  When the server system 1100 receives the approval request signal, the server system 1100 executes a charging process for the pre-charge amount 635 (see FIG. 11) included in the pre-reservation data 620 received from the user terminal 1500, and a unique reservation setting approval ID. Is stored in the reservation setting approval ID list 580 stored in its own device in association with the user ID (circled number “4” in FIG. 16).

The server system 1100 returns the issued reservation setting approval ID to the user terminal 1500 (circled number “5” in FIG. 16).
The user terminal 1500 receives this and stores the reservation setting approval ID 582 in its own device (circled number “6” in FIG. 16). At this stage, a pre-charge privilege may be given to the user 2.

  The user 2 goes to the store 3, and instead of paying the play consideration on the spot to the business game device 1300 capable of executing the game title to be played, the user terminal 1500 is held over the medium reading device 1344, and the user ID 507 and the reservation setting are set. The advance reservation data 620 including the approval ID 582 is read (circled number “6” in FIG. 16).

The arcade game apparatus 1300 inquires of the server system 1100 about the combination of the acquired user ID and reservation setting approval ID (circled number “7” in FIG. 16).
The server system 1100 that received the inquiry returns an authentication signal of the reservation setting approval ID to the arcade game device if the combination of the corresponding user ID and reservation setting approval ID exists in the reservation setting approval ID list 580 ( (Circled number “8” in FIG. 16).

  When the business game apparatus 1300 receives the reservation setting approval ID authentication signal, the business game apparatus 1300 gives a pre-charge privilege to the user 2 and starts the game (circled number “9” in FIG. 16). However, if the advance reservation data 620 previously acquired from the user terminal 1500 includes play advance setting data 643 in which all setting items have been set, the game setting sequence is omitted, and the game is set using the play advance setting data. Shall begin.

  FIG. 17 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment. Basically, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but the terminal processing unit 200t has an approval request control unit 205 instead of the advance reservation setting request control unit 204 by the first program 502 in this embodiment, Control to transmit the reservation related data 509 to the server system 1100 together with the request signal is performed. Moreover, the function part except the advance charge control part 261 among the advance reservation management parts 260 is implement | achieved in the terminal process part 200t, and the process regarding the setting and management of advance reservations, and advance privilege provision can be performed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a program and data stored in the terminal storage unit 500t according to the present embodiment. Basically, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but related to the fact that the advance reservation can be set and managed by the user terminal 1500, the advance reservation data 620 associated with the reservation setting approval ID 582 is stored. To do. Further, in connection with the fact that the user terminal 1500 can be given a pre-charged privilege, privilege setting data 560, specific period definition data 562, specific position coordinate range definition data 564, and specific store definition data 566 are provided. And game title-specific setting element data 570 are stored.

  FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the arcade game apparatus 1300 according to the present embodiment.

  Basically the same as in the first embodiment, but instead of the advance reservation inquiry control unit 223, a reservation setting approval ID inquiry unit 224 that inquires the server system 1100 for the reservation setting approval ID acquired from the user terminal 1500 is provided. .

  The consideration payment confirmation skip unit 225 according to the present embodiment performs a payment confirmation sequence on the spot when the reservation setting approval ID inquired by the reservation setting approval ID inquiry unit 224 is authenticated by the server system 1100. Control to skip.

  The game setting skip unit 227 in the present embodiment acquires the play preset data 643 from the user terminal 1500 when the reservation setting approval ID inquired by the reservation setting approval ID inquiry unit 224 is authenticated by the server system 1100. Control to skip the game setting sequence on the spot.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the process part 200 has the pre-charging privilege provision part 266, and can provide the privilege with respect to pre-charging.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in the storage unit 500 according to the present embodiment. Basically, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but in connection with the fact that it is now possible to grant a privilege for pre-charging in the arcade game device 1300, privilege setting data 560, specific period definition data 562, Specific position coordinate range definition data 564, specific store definition data 566, and game title-specific setting element data 570 are stored.

  FIG. 21 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 in the present embodiment. Although it is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, since the advance reservation setting and management functions are realized by the user terminal 1500, the advance reservation management unit 260 uses the right-of-use setting unit 262 to the nature. The exhaustion control unit 269 is omitted.

  On the other hand, a new advance reservation approval unit 278 is provided to issue and store a reservation setting approval ID in response to an approval request signal from the user terminal 1500, and to make a reservation approval ID inquiry from the arcade game device 1300. And a function to authenticate accordingly.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in the server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment. Basically, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but in connection with the provision of the pre-charging privilege being omitted, privilege setting data 560, specific period definition data 562, specific position coordinate range definition data 564, specific store definition data 566, and game title-specific setting element data 570 are omitted. Instead, the reservation setting approval ID list 580 is newly stored.

23 to 24 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing between the user terminal 1500 and the server system 1100 in this embodiment.
Although basically the same as that of the first embodiment, the user terminal 1500 transmits a user ID 507 and advance reservation data 620 together with a reservation setting approval request signal to the server system 1100 instead of step S38 (step S40). ).

When the server system 1100 receives the reservation setting approval request signal (YES in step S48), the server system 1100 executes a pre-charging process (step S52). Then, the reservation setting approval ID is issued and recorded (step S58), and the reservation setting approval ID is returned (step S60).
The user terminal 1500 includes and stores the received reservation setting approval ID 582 in the advance reservation data 620 (step S62).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the server system 1100 performs a search for an expiring advance reservation, a notification that it is about to expire (steps S80 to S86), and an expiry advance reservation process (steps S100 to S112). Instead, the user terminal 1500 performs the process.

FIG. 25 to FIG. 26 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing between the arcade game apparatus 1300 and the server system 1100 in this embodiment.
Although it is basically the same as in the first embodiment, the arcade game apparatus 1300 acquires the user ID 507 and the advance reservation data including the reservation setting approval ID 582 from the user terminal 1500 as the user authentication process (step S151). The server system 1100 is inquired about the user ID and the reservation setting approval ID (step S152).

  When the server system 1100 returns an authentication result of the reservation setting approval ID (step S64), the reservation setting approval ID is authenticated even if the arcade game device 1300 has not detected the payment of the play consideration by itself. (YES in step S173), the game can be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26, a pre-charged privilege is given before the game is started (step S178), and the content of the given privilege is notified (step S182).

  If all setting items of the play pre-setting data 643 included in the pre-reservation data 620 acquired in step S151 have been set (YES in step S191), the setting sequence is omitted and the play pre-setting data 643 is applied (step) S192 to S194).

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first or second embodiment, but the charging timing is different. In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted. The same applies to the second embodiment.

  FIG. 27 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 in the present embodiment. Basically, it has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, a usage right exercise charge control unit 270 is provided instead of the advance charge control unit 261.

  The usage right exercise charging control unit 270 charges the user who has the usage right in the user authentication process in the arcade game device 1300.

  The flow of processing in the user terminal and the server system related to the advance reservation setting in this embodiment is basically the same as that in the first embodiment, but the processing related to pre-charging in step S52 is omitted (FIG. 12). reference).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the arcade game device and the server system in the present embodiment. Basically, the flow is the same as that of the first embodiment. However, instead of omitting step S52, billing processing is executed next to step S158 (step S159).

  Note that, when this embodiment is applied to the second embodiment, step S52 may be omitted from the flowchart of FIG. 23 and the configuration may be changed to execute step S159 after step S154 in the flowchart of FIG.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment which applied this invention was described, the form which can apply this invention is not limited to the said form, A component can be added, abbreviate | omitted, and changed suitably.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, a relief privilege is given to an expired advance reservation and a relief repayment is performed (steps S102 to S104 in FIG. 13), but one or both of these can be omitted as appropriate.

[Part 2]
In the above embodiment, the setting unit of the right to use is the number of times of play, but this is not restrictive (see FIG. 5). For example, when the play of one game is time-limited, the acquired usage right number 637 and the remaining usage right number 641 (see FIG. 11) of the advance reservation data 620 are set as time units. When the usage right is exercised, a predetermined unit time may be subtracted from the remaining usage right number 641 (see step S158 in FIG. 14). As another example, in a configuration in which a specific item is charged, the acquired usage right number 637 and the remaining usage right number 641 of the advance reservation data 620 may be set as the acquired item number.

[Part 3]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it was set as the structure which always provides a privilege, if the provision conditions of privilege setting data 560 (refer FIG. 10) are satisfy | filled, the structure which performs the lottery of whether to grant a privilege is also possible. Specifically, a predetermined winning probability derivation function using a single or plural parameter values that can constitute the grant condition as a variable is set in the privilege setting data 560, and in step S160 (see FIG. 14), the function The winning probability is calculated and a lottery process is performed, and when winning, a privilege can be provided.

[Part 4]
In addition, the arcade game device 1300 of the above-described embodiment may be configured as an information communication device (for example, a device called a multimedia terminal) that can be used by the public set in general stores or public facilities. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... User ID input part 21 ... Planned store selection part 22 ... Planned title selection part 23 ... Scheduled play date setting part 24 ... Pre-charge amount setting part 30 ... Pre-setting part 42 ... Charge approval operation icon 200s ... Server processing part 202 ... User registration request control unit 204 ... Advance reservation setting request control unit 205 ... Approval request control unit 220 ... Game operation unit 221 ... User authentication processing unit 223 ... Advance reservation inquiry control unit 224 ... Reservation setting approval ID inquiry unit 225 ... Payment confirmation Skip unit 227 ... Game setting skip unit 229 ... Play preset setting application unit 250 ... User management unit 260 ... Advance reservation management unit 261 ... Advance billing control unit 262 ... Use right setting unit 263 ... Expiration date setting unit 264 ... Use right exercise unit 265 ... Pre-setting control unit 266 ... Pre-charging privilege granting unit 267 ... Notification system Part 268 ... relief privilege granting unit 269 ... natural exhaustion control unit 278 ... reservation is approved part 500s ... the server storage unit 507 ... user ID
508 ... Terminal position coordinates at the time of charging 509 ... Reservation related data 524 ... Game setting data 525 ... Reservation setting date and time 530 ... Store ID
532 ... Game title 553 ... User management program 555 ... Advance reservation management program 560 ... Bonus setting data 562 ... Specific period definition data 564 ... Specific position coordinate range definition data 566 ... Specific store definition data 580 ... Reservation setting approval ID list 582 ... Reservations Setting approval ID
600 ... User management data 601 ... User ID
602 ... Notification destination information 620 ... Advance reservation data 621 ... User ID
623 ... reservation ID
625 ... Reservation setting date and time 627 ... Terminal position coordinates at the time of charging 629 ... Scheduled store ID
631 ... Scheduled game title 633 ... Scheduled play date and time 635 ... Pre-charge amount 637 ... Acquired usage right number 639 ... Expiration date 641 ... Remaining usage right number 643 ... Play pre-setting data 1100 ... Server system 1150 ... Control board 1300 ... Business game Apparatus 1350 ... Control board 1500 ... User terminal 1550 ... Control board

Claims (8)

A server system that is communicatively connected to a user terminal and an arcade game device that executes a game based on a game setting that can be changed by the user ,
Reservation date and time setting means for setting a reservation date and time of play in the arcade game device based on a reservation date and time setting operation input at the user terminal;
Based on a charging approval operation input at the user terminal, a pre-charging unit that pre-charges the play consideration of the arcade game device at the play reservation date and time ,
Pre-game setting means for performing pre-game setting based on the pre-setting operation input at the user terminal;
A usage right setting means for setting and managing the usage right at the play reservation date and time for the advance billing in association with a corresponding user;
In the case of a user who has the right to use in the user authentication process of the play reservation date and time in the arcade game device, a pre-charge privilege granting unit that executes a process of granting a privilege to the user;
In the case of a user having the use right in the user authentication process at the play reservation date and time on the arcade game device, the use right is exhausted and the game setting of the arcade game device is automatically set to the advance game. A right-of-use exercising means for enabling game play on the arcade game device as a setting ;
Server system with There are a plurality of types of arcade game devices with different executable game titles,
The usage right setting means manages the usage right in association with a game title input at the user terminal,
The usage right exercising means exhausts the usage right associated with a game title that can be executed by the arcade game device that has performed the user authentication process.
The server system according to claim 1. An expiration date setting means for setting an expiration date for the usage right;
A remedy privilege granting means for executing a process of granting a given remedy privilege to a user who has the right to use the expired usage right;
Automatic exhaustion means for exhausting the expired usage rights;
Furthermore the server system according to claim 1 or 2 comprising a. Expiration date approach notifying means for notifying that the expiry date is approaching to the user terminal of the user associated with the right of use of the expiry date satisfying a predetermined expiry date condition indicating that the expiry date is approaching,
The server system according to claim 3 , further comprising: The pre-charging privilege granting unit changes the privilege to be granted according to the amount of the pre-charging.
The server system as described in any one of Claims 1-4 . The usage right setting means manages the usage right in association with the billing date and time of the pre-charging,
The pre-charging privilege granting unit changes the privilege to be granted according to a difference between a game play date and time on the arcade game device and the charge date and time of the usage right exhausted in exchange for the game play. ,
The server system as described in any one of Claims 1-5 . The pre-charging privilege granting unit changes the privilege to be granted depending on whether or not the game play date and time on the arcade game device is within a preset specific period,
The server system as described in any one of Claims 1-6 . The user terminal has a position information acquisition function,
The usage right setting means manages the usage right in association with location information of the user terminal at the time of the advance billing,
The pre-charging privilege granting unit changes the privilege to be granted according to the position information associated with the usage right that is exhausted in exchange for game play.
The server system according to any one of claims 1-7.

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