JP2000126439A - Cash exchangeable gift and exchanging device for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cash exchangeable gift and a exchanging device suitable for reducing a damage by forging a cash exchange gift as far as possible and preventing a trouble by an error of exchange amount. SOLUTION: A gift body 1 is integrally equipped with RFID data carrier 2 which has a gift amount information and a genuineness/spuriousness discrimination information to discriminate whether a cash exchangeable gift A is genuine or spurious at least as gift information, and calculation information on the exchangeable gift, and is constituted so as to provide information for discriminating whether a cash exchangeable gift A is genuine or spurious and calculating the exchangeable gift.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cash prize used in a pachinko parlor and the like and a cash exchange apparatus for the cash prize.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 3, conventionally, in a pachinko parlor, when a player obtains a pachinko ball on a pachinko machine or obtains a coin on a slot machine, this kind of acquired pachinko ball or coin is obtained. Is exchanged for a cash premium A. Then, when such a cash prize A is brought to the prize exchange, cash equivalent to the cash prize is paid to the prize holder in exchange for the cash prize A. In addition, the cash prize A collected at the prize exchange is returned to the original pachinko parlor again. At that time, the pachinko parlor pays the returned cash equivalent to the prize exchange to the prize exchange.

[0003]

However, according to the conventional method of converting cash prizes into cash at a prize exchange, it is possible to easily obtain a cash prize equivalent to cash prizes. It is highly likely that forgery damage will occur frequently. Also, when there are a plurality of cash prizes, the sum of the cash prize and the number of cash prizes multiplied by the number of cash prizes is the total cash amount, but conventionally, the counting of the cash prizes was manually performed. At the time of redemption, mistakes in the monetary value due to counting mistakes are likely to occur, and dispute over the monetary value tends to occur frequently.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has as its object to reduce damage caused by forgery of cash prizes as much as possible. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cash prize suitable for preventing the problem and a cash exchange apparatus for the cash prize.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cash prize in which an RFID data carrier is provided integrally with a prize body.
The FID data carrier is characterized by having at least prize amount information and genuine fake discrimination information as to whether or not the cash prize is genuine as prize information.

[0006] The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the RFID data carrier has count information on cash prizes as prize information.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, an RFI
A cash prize apparatus for cash prizes, wherein a D data carrier is integrally provided, wherein the RFID data carrier has at least prize amount information and genuine counterfeit discrimination information as to whether or not the prize is genuine as prize information. , Above RF
An ID controller for acquiring prize information such as genuine amount information and genuine counterfeit discrimination information as to whether or not the prize is genuine from an ID data carrier via an antenna, and a genuine fake obtained by the ID controller via the antenna Discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the cash prize is genuine based on the discrimination information; and, when the discriminating means determines that the prize is genuine cash prize, the prize amount corresponding to the prize money based on the prize money information acquired by the ID controller. And a cash dispensing means for dispensing cash.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the RFID data carrier has counting information on cash prizes as prize information, and when the ID information is acquired by the ID controller, the cash prizes are counted based on the counting information. And a counting counter for performing the following.

The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that an RFID data carrier is integrally incorporated in the prize main body, or an RFID data carrier is integrally and permanently bonded to the outer surface of the prize main body.

According to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not the cash prize is genuine based on genuine counterfeit information of the RFID data carrier provided integrally with the prize body. For example, a cash prize that is equivalent but does not have such an RFID data carrier, or
Even if the FID data carrier exists, its RFI
If the D data carrier is also a counterfeit product and does not have the genuine counterfeit discrimination information, it is immediately recognized that the D data carrier is a counterfeit cash premium.

In particular, in the inventions according to claims 2 and 4,
When there are a plurality of cash prizes, the cash prizes can be calculated based on the counting information of the RFID data carrier provided integrally with the prize body, and the calculation work by hand can be omitted.

[0012]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a cash prize and a cash conversion apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a cash prize A and a cash exchange apparatus B for the cash prize A. The cash prize A shown in FIG.
The RF data carrier 2 is permanently bonded to the outer surface of the prize body 1 with an adhesive or the like. When the RF data carrier 2 is permanently bonded as described above,
An adhesive layer may be provided on the back surface of the RF data carrier 2.

The RF data carrier 2 has, as storage data, prize information such as prize amount information, genuine counterfeit discrimination information indicating whether or not the prize is genuine, and counting information on the prize. The prize information stored in the carrier 2 can be read and acquired by the ID controller 3 provided in the cash exchange apparatus B.

The RFID data carrier 2 and the ID controller 3 can be configured as an electromagnetic induction type RFID system which is currently frequently used in the market. RF
The ID system is a non-contact communication system in which an IC circuit is built in a data carrier and data can be written and read from a remote position using radio waves for data communication. In the case where such an RFID system is of the electromagnetic induction type, when the cashing apparatus B shown in FIG.
The D controller 3 is configured to include a loop coil antenna, and the RFID data carrier 2 integrated with the cash premium A is also configured to include a loop coil antenna inside. Here, the loop coil antenna on the ID controller 3 side has a function of generating an induction electromagnetic field serving as a power source of the RFID data carrier 2 and a function of transmitting and receiving signals to and from the RFID data carrier 2. The coil antenna has a function of generating an induced electromotive force when entering the induced electromagnetic field generated by the loop coil antenna on the ID controller 3 side, and a function of transmitting and receiving a signal to and from the ID controller 3. Such RF
With the functions of the ID data carrier 2 and the ID controller 3, the prize information stored in the RFID data carrier 2 can be read and acquired on the ID controller 3 side. That is, the ID controller 3 uses the RFI
It has a function of acquiring premium information from the D data carrier 2 via an antenna (loop coil antenna).

The prize information (prize amount information, genuine counterfeit discrimination information, count information, etc.) acquired by the ID controller 3 is:
The processing is performed by the information processing unit 4 built in the cash conversion apparatus B.

The information processing section 4 comprises a personal computer or the like.
A determination unit 400, a counting unit 401, and the like.
The determination means 400 determines whether the cash premium is genuine based on the genuine fake identification information acquired by the ID controller 3. When the ID controller 3 acquires the counting information, the counting means 401 counts cash prizes based on the counting information. When there are a plurality of cash prizes, an amount obtained by multiplying the cash amount per cash prize by the number of cash prizes obtained as a result of the calculation is calculated, and this is set as the cash amount to be paid to the prize holder.

The cash dispensing device B is provided with a cash dispensing means 5. The cash dispensing means 5 operates when the discriminating means 400 of the information processing section 4 operates to discriminate a genuine cash prize. 3 pays out cash corresponding to the prize amount based on the prize amount information acquired. In addition, such a realization apparatus B is installed in a prize exchange.

Next, the operation when the cash prize A and the cashing apparatus B configured as described above are applied to a pachinko parlor will be described with reference to FIG.

The cash prize A is placed in a pachinko parlor, and the cashing machine B is installed in a prize clearinghouse associated with the pachinko parlor. Then, at the pachinko parlor, when the player obtains a pachinko ball at the pachinko machine or obtains a coin at the slot machine, the obtained pachinko ball or coin is exchanged for a cash premium A (step 100).

When the cash prize A exchanged as described above is taken to the prize exchange (step 102), the prize exchange is provided integrally with the cash prize A in the ID controller 3 of the cash exchange apparatus B. RFID data carrier 2
And various prize information (prize amount information, genuine counterfeit discrimination information, count information, etc.) are obtained from the computer (step 104), and the information processing section of the cash exchange apparatus B determines whether the prize is genuine based on the genuine counterfeit discrimination information. It is determined whether or not it is (step 106).

Here, if the discrimination result is genuine,
In exchange for the cash premium A, cash equivalent to the cash premium is paid to the premium giver. That is, in the cashing apparatus B, the information processing section counts cash prizes based on the counting information acquired by the ID controller 3. If there are a plurality of cash prizes, the cash amount per cash cash prize is multiplied by the number of cash prizes as a result of counting, and the resulting amount of cash is paid out to the prize bearer. If it is determined to be a fake, the fact is notified to the prize exchange operator or the like (step 108).

The cash prizes collected at the prize exchange are returned to the original pachinko parlor again. At that time, the pachinko parlor pays the returned cash equivalent to cash prizes to the prize exchange (step 110).

As described above, the cash prize A of the above embodiment is used.
The cashing apparatus B is such that the RFID data carrier 2 has at least prize amount information and genuine counterfeit discrimination information as to whether or not the cash prize is genuine as prize information.
The configuration is such that the ID data carrier 2 is provided integrally with the premium body 1. For this reason, based on the genuine fake identification information of the RFID data carrier 2 integrated with the prize body 1,
It can be determined whether or not the cash prize A is genuine. For example, cash prizes that are equivalent but do not have this type of RFID data carrier, or RF
Even if an ID data carrier exists, its RFID
If the data carrier is also a counterfeit and does not have the genuine counterfeit information, it can be immediately recognized as a counterfeit cash prize and the damage caused by counterfeit cash prize A can be reduced as much as possible. Becomes

The cash prize A and the cashing apparatus B of the above embodiment employ a configuration in which the RFID data carrier 2 has counting information on cash prizes as prize information. For this reason, when there are a plurality of cash prizes A, the cash prizes A can be counted based on the counting information of the RFID data carrier 2 integrated with the prize main body 1, and this type of manual prize A can be used. Can be omitted, and troubles that occur based on the wrong amount of money due to counting errors can be reliably prevented.

The cashing apparatus B of the above embodiment is configured to automatically determine whether or not a cash prize is genuine, calculate a cashing amount, and pay cash equivalent to the cashing amount. (Steps 104 to 108 in FIG. 2)
reference). Therefore, if this device is placed in a prize exchange, it is possible to automatically exchange money without human intervention, reducing the number of exchange staff at the exchange and reducing the risk of exchanging factors into crimes. Can be prevented.

In the above embodiment, the RF data carrier is provided integrally on the outer surface of the prize main body. However, the RF data carrier 2 may be integrally provided inside the prize main body. The same effect as described above can be obtained.

The above embodiment is an example in which an electromagnetic induction type RFID system is adopted. In addition to this system, there are RFID systems such as an electromagnetic coupling system, a radio communication system (microwave), and an optical communication system. Is also applicable to the present invention.

[0029]

According to the cash prize and the cash machine according to the present invention, as described above, the RFID data carrier includes:
At least, as prize information, prize amount information and genuine fake discrimination information as to whether the cash prize is genuine or not.
The FID data carrier is provided integrally with the premium body. For this reason, RF integrated with the prize body
It is possible to determine whether or not the cash prize is genuine based on the genuine counterfeit discrimination information of the ID data carrier, and it is possible to reduce as much as possible damage due to counterfeiting of the cash prize.

[0030] In particular, the invention according to claims 2 and 4 employs a configuration in which the RFID data carrier has count information on cash prizes as prize information. Therefore, when there are a plurality of cash prizes, the cash prizes can be counted based on the counting information of the RFID data carrier integrated with the prize body. It can be omitted, and it is possible to reliably prevent troubles that occur based on an error in the monetary value due to a counting error.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a cash prize and a cashing apparatus according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of a cashing system using the cash prize and the cashing apparatus shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a cashing system in a conventional pachinko parlor.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A cash prize B cash machine 1 premium body 2 RFID data carrier 3 ID controller 4 information processing unit 5 cash dispensing means 400 discriminating means 401 counting means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A cash prize in which an RFID data carrier is provided integrally with a prize body, wherein the RFID data carrier includes at least prize amount information and genuine fake discrimination information as to whether or not the cash prize is genuine as prize information. A cash prize characterized by having. 2. The cash prize according to claim 1, wherein the RFID data carrier has count information on cash prizes as the prize information. 3. A cash exchange apparatus for a cash prize in which an RFID data carrier is provided integrally with a prize main body, wherein the RFID data carrier has at least prize amount information and prize money genuine as prize information. An ID controller for acquiring prize information such as genuine counterfeit information such as genuine counterfeit information indicating whether the prize amount information and the cash prize are genuine from the RFID data carrier via the antenna, and the antenna A discriminating means for discriminating whether or not the cash prize is genuine based on the genuine counterfeit discriminating information obtained by the ID controller via the ID controller; when the discriminating means determines that the cash prize is a real cash prize,
A cash dispensing means for dispensing cash corresponding to the premium amount based on the premium amount information acquired by the ID controller. 4. An RFID data carrier having counting information on cash prizes as prize information, and a counting counter for counting cash prizes based on the counting information when the ID information is obtained by the ID controller. 4. The cash exchange device according to claim 3, wherein 5. The cash prize according to claim 1, wherein an RFID data carrier is integrally incorporated inside the prize body, or an RFID data carrier is integrally and permanently bonded to an outer surface of the prize body.