JP2001204952A - Money management system in game place - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a money management system in game place in which a crime prevention function for the theft of money is installed. SOLUTION: The money management system in game place at least comprises a device (1) related to a game having a money accommodating part for accommodating the money inserted from the external part of a device and/or the money ejected outside the device, a portable safe (2) detachably attached to the device related to the game and serving as the money accommodating part when it is mounted on the device related to the game and a money management device (3) to which the portable safe is detachably attached to accommodate the money in the portable safe and/or recover the money accommodated in the portable safe while the portable safe is attahced thereto.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a money management system for managing bills and coins in a game arcade, and moneys having the same money value.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a game arcade equipped with a pachinko game machine, a slot machine, and the like, many devices handle bills, coins, cards, and other items having a monetary value.

[0003] For example, there is a system for controlling the lending of pachinko balls used in a game arcade by a card because of the complexity of handling bills and coins every time they are used. In such a system, a player purchases a prepaid card by inserting bills (or coins) into a card vending machine installed in a game arcade, and inserts it into a card slot of a pachinko gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine. It is inserted into the card insertion slot of the horizontal ball lending device, and is supplied with pachinko balls to play games.

[0004] In the above-mentioned card vending machine, change bills and coins are stored in advance, and prepaid cards to be paid out are stored. In addition, card vending machines include:
Bills (and coins) inserted for purchase are also accumulated (these may be used for change).

In a game arcade equipped with a pachinko game machine, a slot machine, and the like, not only such a card vending machine but also a device (hereinafter, depending on the case, a money machine) that handles money, such as bills, coins, and cards. Type handling devices).

Generally, a game arcade manager or an employee loads a predetermined number (predetermined amount) of bills, coins, cards, etc. into a money handling apparatus before opening the game arcade, and closes the game arcade. Later, bills, coins, cards, and the like are taken out from the money handling device and counted, and the costs are totaled. Of course, during the course of business, the money handling apparatus may be replenished with bills, coins, cards and the like.

[0007]

However, conventionally, bills, coins, cards, and the like are loaded into a money handling apparatus before opening a game arcade, and bills, coins, and the like are removed from the money handling apparatus after the arcade is closed. Although it is possible to remove cards etc.,
Since such currency is carried directly, it can be said that security is still insufficient. In particular, during the course of business,
It is not enough as a security measure when replenishing money.

[0008] In the conventional management of money, even after a game arcade is closed, counting of currency such as banknotes, coins, and cards taken out from a money handling apparatus is performed using a counting device, and thereafter, the game arcade is operated. You have to do the separate entry into the safe. Further, the counting device is an independent device, and the counting value must be separately input and operated to the money management terminal.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a money management system for a game arcade in which a crime prevention function is enhanced and accounting processing and the like can be simplified.

[0010]

In order to solve the above problems, a money management system for a game arcade according to the present invention comprises: (1) storing and / or discharging money inserted from outside the device; A game-related device (e.g., a game card issuing machine) having a money storage unit for storing money to be made,
(2) a portable safe that is detachably attached to the game-related device, and functions as the money storage unit when attached to the game-related device; and (3) a portable safe that is detachable. In the state where the portable safe is mounted, or store money in the portable safe, and or
It is characterized by having at least a money management device (for example, a cash management machine) for collecting money stored in the portable safe.

Here, it is preferable that the game related device, the portable safe, and the money management device further include a system management computer for centrally managing the number of moneys.

The portable safe is provided with an abnormality detection unit (for example, an abnormality sensor or a timer for measuring time from detachment of the device) which detects an abnormality occurring when the portable safe is not attached to the game related device or the money management device. And the like, and an abnormality notification unit (for example, a buzzer) for notifying when an abnormality is detected.

Here, the abnormality detecting section detects a destruction abnormality in the portable safe or a long-term abnormality in a time when the portable safe is not attached to any of the game-related device and the money management device. And for detecting an abnormal position of the portable safe.

It is also preferable that the position abnormality detecting means for detecting the position abnormality of the portable safe is provided at a position separated from the portable safe.

[0015] Further, the attachment and detachment of the portable safe from the game-related device or the money management device is conditioned on the insertion of a valid operator card into the game-related device or the money management device. Is preferred.

Here, it is preferable that at least one condition for the validity judgment is a collation match between the operator code described on the operator card and the operator code registered in the system management computer.

Preferably, the operator code is obtained by adding a random number generated when a predetermined event occurs to an operator-specific code unique to the operator. Note that the occurrence of the predetermined event is, for example, at the time of operation when an employee goes to work or every time the operator card is ejected from a certain device.

Further, it is preferable that information transfer between the game-related device or the money management device equipped with the portable safe and the portable safe in the attached state is performed by wireless communication.

[0019]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (A) Embodiment An embodiment of a money management system for a game arcade according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

The type of gaming machine installed in the game arcade related to the money management system of this embodiment is not limited, but in the following, in consideration of simplification of description, the game arcade provided in the game arcade is The description will be made on the assumption that the machine is a pachinko machine. Further, the description will be made on the assumption that the moneys targeted by the moneys management system of this embodiment are bills and coins.

(A-1) Configuration and Function of Each Part of Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration of the money management system of this embodiment.

In FIG. 1, a money management system 1 of this embodiment includes a cash management machine 2, a game card issuing machine 3, a portable safe 4, an operator card device (employee card device) 5,
Security radio 6 and system management computer 7
Are connected by a dedicated line (for example, LAN) N in a game arcade.

The cash management machine 2 and the operator card device 5
The system management computer 7 is installed in, for example, a game room office, the game card issuing machine 3 and the security radio 6 are installed in the game hall, and the portable safe 4 is a cash management machine. 2 and the game card ticketing machine 3 can be attached and detached inside.

(A-1-1) Cash Management Machine 2 The cash management machine 2 is used for unified management of cash (money) in a game arcade, and pays out necessary money and collects money. Things.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the cash management machine 2, and shows not only an electrical functional configuration but also a mechanical functional configuration.

Although not shown in the perspective view, the cash management machine 2 has a box shape and is fixedly installed on a floor or the like, for example.

Inside the cash management machine 2, a fixed safe 10 and a money counter 11 are provided.
Is also provided. FIG. 2 shows an image in which the portable safe 4 is mounted in the internal space.

Although illustration of the internal structure of the fixed safe 10 is omitted, bills and coins are stored in the safe, and under control of the control unit 12, the stored bills and coins are counted by the money counting unit. The banknotes and coins stored in the portable safe 4 can be transferred to the portable safe 4 via the currency counting unit 11, the banknotes and coins stored therein can be transferred to the portable safe 4 via the currency counting unit 11, and the banknotes and coins stored in the portable safe 4 can be transferred to the currency counter The banknotes and coins inserted through the money inlet / outlet 13 are taken in through the money counting unit 11. Money entrance 1
3 is divided into a bill entrance and a coin entrance, but is collectively shown in FIG.

The fixed safe 10 has not only a mechanism for storing bills and coins therein, but also a mechanism for feeding out bills and coins from the storage section and for storing bills and coins in the storage section. It has a drive unit and the like. Such a configuration is similar to, for example, a mechanism or a driving unit such as a vending machine or an ATM device of a bank, and a description thereof will be omitted.

It is preferable that banknotes, security company personnel, and game arcade managers directly execute replenishment and withdrawal of money from the fixed safe 10 without using the money entrance 13.

The money counting section 11 transfers money from the fixed safe 10 to the portable safe 4, money paid out from the fixed safe 10 to the outside (the money outlet 13), and transferred from the portable safe 4 to the fixed safe 10. Money or the outside (money payout 1
The number of money transferred from 3) to the fixed safe 10 is counted.

At the time of counting the money output from the fixed safe 10, the money counting unit 11 performs a counting operation such that various banknotes and various coins specified by the control unit 12 are transferred by the specified number. . On the other hand, at the time of counting the money transferred from the portable safe 4 to the fixed safe 10, all the bills and coins stored in the portable safe 4 are all counted for each type so that all the bills and coins are taken out. Give to 12. In addition, from outside (the money outlet 13), the fixed safe 10
At the time of counting the money to be transferred to the portable safe 4, all the banknotes and various coins stored in the portable safe 4 are all counted so as to be taken out, and the counting information is given to the control unit 12.

In the case of this embodiment, the money counting section 11 does not have a configuration for determining the authenticity of bills and coins. A large amount of replenishment to the cash management machine 2 is performed with currency that has been withdrawn from the bank and whose authenticity has been confirmed at the time, and the currency recovered from the portable safe 4 also includes a game card ticketing described later. This is because the authenticity of the device 3 has been confirmed. As described above, by not providing the configuration for determining the authenticity of money, the configuration of the cash management machine 2 can be simplified and the time of the counting operation can be shortened.

The configuration of the portable safe 4 will be described later. As described above, the cash management machine 2 is provided with a space in which the portable safe 4 can be mounted, and when the portable safe 4 is mounted, the safe mounting sensor 14 detects this and controls the control unit. 12 is notified. The control unit 12 brings the portable safe 4 into a state where money can be exchanged, as described later in the description of the operation. The portable safe 4 has a built-in power supply for a security configuration described later, but the operating power supply for other components is omitted in FIG. The money is supplied from the cash management machine 2.

The cash management machine 2 has double doors 15 and 16. The outer door body 15 is a fixed safe 10,
The money counter 11 covers the entire mounting space for the portable safe 4, and the inner door 16 covers the fixed safe 10 and the money counter 11. That is, when any operation is to be performed on the fixed safe 10 and the money counting unit 11, both the double doors 15 and 16 must be opened.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, these doors 15 and 16 have an electromagnetic mechanism and other electrically controllable locking mechanisms. Locking / unlocking of this locking mechanism is controlled by the control unit 12. It has been made.

The outside door 15 is provided with the above-described money entrance 13 and also provided with a card entrance 17, an input unit 18, and a display unit 19, although the installation position is not clear in FIG. .

The card entrance 17 is used to insert and remove an operator card 20, such as an IC card, carried by an employee, a bank employee or a security company employee. The operator card 20 inserted from the card entrance 17 is transported to the card access unit 21. The card access unit 21 reads information stored in the operator card 20 and supplies the information to the control unit 12, and stores information supplied from the control unit 12 in the operator card 20. For example, the control unit 12 uses information read from the operator card 20 as one condition for determining whether to unlock the doors 15 and 16. In addition, the control unit 12 causes the operator card 20 to store an operation history of the cash management machine 2.

The input unit 18 includes, for example, a plurality of keys, and is used when an operator inputs predetermined information to the cash management machine 2. The input information is provided to the control unit 12.

The display unit 19 displays, under the control of the control unit 12, a guidance message for prompting an operation, status information of the cash management machine 2, and the like.

The cash management machine 2 includes a communication processing unit 22. The communication processing unit 22 controls the game card issuing machine 3 and the system management computer 7 under the control of the control unit 12.
And the like via the dedicated line N.

Further, the cash management machine 2 includes a wireless communication unit 23
It has. The exchange of information between the portable safe 4 and the control unit 12 is executed via the wireless communication unit 23. here,
Wireless communication may be based on either electromagnetic waves or light. In the case of using electromagnetic waves, it is preferable that the housing of the cash management machine 2 exhibits an electromagnetic shielding effect. It is needless to say that the information exchange between the portable safe 4 and the control unit 12 may be performed by wire. Hereinafter, description will be made on the assumption that electromagnetic waves are used. It is assumed that the wireless communication unit 23 includes an antenna.

The control unit 12 is, for example, a microcomputer and controls the entire cash management machine 2. The details of this control will be clarified in the operation description to be described later.

In addition to the above components, the cash management machine 2 includes a buzzer 24 for notifying an abnormality in the operation and operation of the cash management machine 2 and a card insertion lamp 25 for indicating an inserted state of the operator card 20 and the like. Also equipped.

(A-1-2) Game Card Issuing Machine 3 The game card issuing machine 3 issues a game card 30 necessary for renting a pachinko ball (game ball) in a pachinko game. And is installed at an arbitrary position in the game hall. For example, one unit may be provided for each island. In this embodiment, a game card issuing machine 3 is given as an example of a money handling apparatus provided in a game arcade.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the game card ticketing machine 3, showing not only an electrical functional configuration but also a mechanical functional configuration.

Although not shown in the perspective view, the game card issuing machine 3 also has a box shape and is fixedly installed on a floor or the like, for example.

The game card issuing machine 3 is provided with a game card storage section 31 and a money discriminating section 32, and also has an installation space for the portable safe 4. FIG. 3 shows an image in which the portable safe 4 is mounted in the internal space.

The game card storage unit 31 stores the game card 30
Under the control of the control unit 33, one stored game card 30 is fed out and discharged from the game card discharge port.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that the game card 30 is a prepaid card. Game card 3
0 indicates a plurality of items having different amounts (for example, 1000 yen,
..., 5000 yen, 10000 yen), and the game card 30 to be dispensed is of an amount designated by the player (of course, payment is made for that amount).

Of course, the game card 30 may be of another type. For example, the game card 30 itself does not record information on the amount of money that can supply a game ball, but simply records the card ID, and transfers the deposit amount to the system management computer 7. When the game card is attached to a pachinko ball lending device (not shown), when the pachinko ball is lent, even if the game card has a form in which the amount information in the system management computer 7 is reduced. good.

The money discriminating section 32 is provided between the bill entrance 35, the coin insertion slot 36, the coin payout port 37, and the portable safe 4, and is provided between the bills. The banknotes and coins, or the banknotes and coins to be paid out are discriminated or counted. It is to notify the control unit 33 when a counterfeit bill or counterfeit coin is detected or when the inserted banknotes are counted.

When the bill required for purchasing the game card 30 is inserted or when the amount of the purchased game card 30 is lower than the deposit amount, the bill entrance 35 is changed under the control of the control unit 33. Or paying out. In addition,
The bill insertion slot and the bill payout slot may be provided separately.

The coin insertion slot 36 is used for inserting coins required for purchasing the game card 30 and a coin payout exit 37.
Is to pay out change coins under the control of the control unit 33 when the amount of the game card 30 purchased is lower than the deposit amount.

If the amount of money of the game card 30 can be applied only to banknotes, the game card issuing machine 3 can be used to handle only banknotes.
The portable safe 4 also handles only banknotes, and the currency discriminating section 32 also handles only banknotes, so that the coin insertion slot 36 and the coin payout port 37 are not required.

The configuration of the portable safe 4 will be described later. As described above, the gaming card issuing machine 3 is provided with a space in which the portable safe 4 can be mounted, and when the portable safe 4 is mounted, the safe mounting sensor 38 detects and controls that. The unit 33 is notified. Control unit 33
, As described later in the description of the operation,
Make money ready. Note that the portable safe 4 has a built-in power supply for a security configuration to be described later, but the operating power supply for other components is omitted in FIG. The game is supplied from the game card issuing machine 3.

The door 39 of the game card issuing machine 3 covers the entire internal space including the space in which the portable safe 4 is mounted. Although not shown in FIG. 3, the door body 39 has an electromagnetic mechanism and other electrically controllable locking mechanisms. Locking / unlocking of the locking mechanism is controlled by the control unit 33. I have.

The door 39 has the above-described bill entrance 35,
Although a coin insertion slot 36 and a coin payout slot 37 are provided, and the installation position is not accurately shown in FIG. 3, the card entrance 40, the display unit 41, and the money amount designation button (consisting of a plurality of buttons) are provided. 42 is also provided.

The card entrance 40 is for inserting and removing the operator card 20 carried by the employee. The operator card 20 inserted from the card entrance 40 is transported to the card access unit 43. The card access unit 43 reads information stored in the operator card 20 and supplies the information to the control unit 33, stores the information provided from the control unit 33 in the operator card 20, and stores the information in the system via the communication line N. The data is transmitted to the management computer 7. In addition, as the operator card 20, not only a contact-type IC card but also a non-contact-type IC card can be used, and in the latter case, a transport operation can be omitted.

Also in this apparatus, for example, the control unit 33 uses information read from the operator card 20 and information from the system management computer 7 corresponding thereto as one condition for determining whether to unlock the door 39. The control unit 33
Stores the operation history of the game card issuing machine 3 in the operator card 20.

Under the control of the control unit 33, the display unit 41 displays a guidance message for prompting an operation, status information of the game card issuing machine 3, and the like.

The amount specification button 42 is used to specify the type of amount of the game card 30 to be issued.

The game card issuing machine 3 has a communication processing unit 44. The communication processing unit 44 executes communication with other devices such as the cash management machine 2 and the system management computer 7 via the dedicated line N under the control of the control unit 33.

Further, the game card issuing machine 3 includes a wireless communication unit 45. Information transfer between the portable safe 4 and the control unit 33 is executed via the wireless communication unit 45.

The control unit 33 is, for example, a microcomputer, and controls the entire game card issuing machine 3. The details of this control will be clarified in the operation description to be described later.

In addition to the above components, the game card issuing machine 3
Are a buzzer 46 for notifying an abnormal operation or operation of the game card ticketing machine 3, an operator card insertion lamp 47 for indicating the inserted state of the operator card 20, and a card for indicating the issued state of the game card 20. A discharge lamp 48 and an attachment sensor 49 for detecting attachment of the portable safe 4 to the game card ticketing machine 3 are also provided. In addition, although not shown, buttons such as a cancel button for canceling the current processing state and a staff call button for calling an employee, and lighting control when a bill is inserted or a bill is dispensed. Lamps, such as a bill insertion lamp, a coin insertion lamp, and a coin ejection lamp that is controlled to be turned on when a coin is inserted or when a coin is ejected.

(A-1-3) Portable Safe 4 The portable safe 4 is a safe used for transferring cash (money) between the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3. Also,
The portable safe 4 functions as a money storage unit in the game card issuing machine 3 when it is mounted on the game card issuing machine 3.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view of the portable safe 4.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the portable safe 4,
Not only the electrical functional configuration but also the mechanical functional configuration is shown.

In FIGS. 4 and 5, the portable safe 4 has a substantially housing shape which is completely closed except for windows 50 to 53 which will be described later. For example, the banknote insertion window 50 and the coin insertion window 5 are provided on the upper surface of the portable safe 4.
1. A bill discharging window 52 and a coin discharging window 53 are provided, and these windows 50 to 53 can be closed from the inside of the housing by corresponding closing plates 54 to 58, respectively. Each closing plate 54,...
The corresponding window portion 5 is rotated, rocked or slid.
0,..., 53 can be opened or closed. When the closing plates 54,..., 58 close the corresponding windows 50,..., 53, the lock mechanisms 59,.

These lock mechanisms 59 to 62 can be operated only by unlocking means 63 to 66 such as electromagnetic solenoids.
The lock can be released, in other words, the windows 50 to 53 can be opened. The power to the unlocking means 63 to 66 is supplied from the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3 in a state where the portable safe 4 is attached to the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3. On the supply line, switches 68 to 71 that are opened and closed by a control unit 67 are provided.

The money storage section 72 is divided into storage sections of denominations, and stores money of each denomination. The power supplied from the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3 is supplied to the windows 50 to 53 and the money storage 72 as described later.
It also serves as a drive power supply for transporting money in the money transport path (including the money storage unit 72 and the transport rollers (not shown)) between them.

A display 73 is provided, for example, on the surface of the portable safe 4. The display unit 73 displays, for example, at least the control unit 67 until it is removed from the cash management machine 2 or the game card ticketing machine 3 and attached to the other device.
Under the control of, the ID of the game card issuing machine 3 to be mounted or mounted, the ID of the operator (employee) carrying the portable safe 4, and the like are displayed. Note that the number of sheets for each denomination may also be displayed at the time of transportation or attachment to the device.

One surface of the portable safe 4 facing the antenna of the wireless communication unit 23 of the cash management machine 2 or the wireless communication unit 45 of the game card issuing machine 3 when the cash box 2 is mounted on the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3. Is provided with a communication antenna (for example, a planar antenna) 74 for communicating with the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3.
Are connected to a wireless communication unit 75 connected to the control unit 67. The wireless communication unit 75 exchanges information with the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3 under the control of the control unit 67.

A security antenna 76 is provided on a plurality of surfaces of the portable safe 4.
6 is connected to a wireless communication unit 77 connected to the control unit 67. Security antenna (transmitting / receiving antenna) 76
Transmits and receives radio waves to and from the security radio 6.

The security radio 6 will be described later in detail.
Here, a brief description will be given. The security radio 6 is provided at a predetermined position on the ceiling in the game hall.

The security radio 6 has a transmission function for detecting the absolute or relative position or distance of the portable safe 4.

For example, if one crime prevention radio 6 is provided and its transmission power is fixed, the reception power of the crime prevention antenna 76 of the portable safe 4 will be the same as that of the crime prevention radio 6 and the portable safe 4. Depending on the distance, the control unit 67 can determine the distance based on the reception power obtained by the wireless communication unit 77. Further, for example, if the security radios 6 are provided on at least three ceilings of the four corners of the game hall (finally three are provided) and each security radio 6 transmits time information, the portable safe 4 From the time information of each security radio device 6 obtained by demodulation by the wireless communication unit 77, the control unit 67 determines the absolute value of the inside of the game hall (and outside the hall if the transmission power is large) according to a hyperbola or the like. The position can be captured.
In the following description, the security radio 6 is assumed to be related to the latter.

The radio communication unit 77 of the portable safe 4 receives and demodulates, obtains information capable of detecting the absolute or relative position or distance of the portable safe 4, and provides the information to the control unit 67.

The security radio 6 has a receiving function of fetching alarm information such as fear of theft from the portable safe 4 and notifying the system management computer 7.

The wireless communication unit 77 of the portable safe 4 is
The alarm information given from 7 is modulated to provide security antenna 7
6 to radiate.

The portable safe 4 has components such as an abnormality sensor 78 and a buzzer 79 that function for crime prevention.

The abnormality sensor 78 is constituted by an impact sensor, an inclination sensor, or the like. This is to detect an abnormality such as "upside down" and notify the control unit 67.

Under the control of the control section 67, the buzzer 79 is sounded, for example, to prevent theft or destruction or to prevent erroneous mounting.

The control section 67 is, for example, a microcomputer and controls the entire portable safe 4. The details of this control will be clarified in the operation description to be described later. The control unit 67 includes a storage unit, a timer, and the like. In the case of this embodiment, in addition to the processing program,
The number of stored money for each denomination and the portable safe 4
ID, time information when the attached portable safe 4 is detached from the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3 (cleared when attached), and information on whether the portable safe 4 is attached or attached I of the game card issuing machine 3
D and the like are stored as appropriate.

Although not shown, the portable safe 4
Has a battery. When the portable safe 4 is attached to the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3, the portable safe 4 operates by receiving power supply from the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3, and operates. In the state of detachment from the device 3, it operates with the built-in battery. Power from the built-in battery is supplied to components that function only at the time of withdrawal from the cash management machine 2 or the game card ticketing machine 3.

Here, as the built-in battery, a secondary battery is preferable so as not to impair the obstruction of the portable safe 4. Alternatively, the battery may be housed in a space different from other components, and replacement of the battery may be permitted.

Although not shown in the drawings, the portable safe 4 is connected to the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3 depending on whether power is supplied from the cash management machine 2 or the game card ticketing machine 3 or not. It can be detected whether or not it is mounted on the ticket issuing machine 3. Here, which cash management machine 2
Or, recognition of whether or not the game card issuance machine 3 is attached,
Recognize by information exchange by wireless communication.

(A-1-4) Operator Card Device 5 The operator card device 5 issues an operator card 20 to be carried by an employee who can be an operator of the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3. And collects the issued operator card 20, and also has a time card function. The operator card 20 is issued when the employee comes to work, and the collection of the operator card 20 is performed when the employee leaves the company.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a functional configuration of the operator card device 5, showing not only an electrical functional configuration but also a mechanical functional configuration.

The operator card device 5 stores the operator card 20
An operator card storage unit 80 is provided for storing the operator card 20 stored therein under the control of the control unit 81, and an operation card inserted from the card entrance 82 under the control of the control unit 81. Or collect the user card 20.

An operator card access section 83 is provided on the transport path of the operator card 20 between the operator card storage section 80 and the card entrance 82. The operator card access unit 83 stores and deletes information in the operator card 20 under the control of the control unit 81. In this embodiment, the operator card 20 stored in the operator card storage unit 80 stores only the card ID, and does not store the employee code or the like.
The operator card access unit 83 stores, for example, an employee fixed code with a random number for the issued operator card 20, and deletes the employee fixed code with a random number for the collected operator card 20.

The operator card device 5 has an individual information reading unit 85 for identifying an employee.

The individual information reading unit 85 includes, for example, a fingerprint reading device, a palm print reading device, an iris reading device, or the like, and reads the read individual information (fingerprint, palm print, or iris information).
To give. In addition, the collation (identification of employees) between the read individual information and the registered information registered in advance,
It is executed by the control unit 81 or the system management computer 7.

The operator card device 5 includes an input unit 8
6, a random number generation unit 87, a display unit 88, a communication processing unit 89, and the like. It is assumed that the control unit 81 has a timer for measuring the date and time.

The input unit 86 has, for example, a plurality of keys, and is used when an operator inputs predetermined information (for example, an employee fixed code) to the operator card device 5. The input information is provided to the control unit 81.

The random number generation section 87 generates a random number under the control of the control section 81 and gives the generated random number to the control section 81. Each employee has a fixed employee code, but the employee goes to work and an operator card (employee card) 2
When issuing 0, a random number is also generated, a fixed employee code with a random number added is stored in the operator card 20, and the employee code in the issued operator card 20 (in other words, the employee code of the day) Member code).

The display section 88 displays, under the control of the control section 81, a guidance message for prompting an operation, status information of the operator card device 5, and the like.

[0098] The communication processing unit 89 executes communication via the dedicated line N with other devices such as the system management computer 7 under the control of the control unit 81.

The control unit 81 is, for example, a microcomputer and controls the entire operator card device 5. The details of this control will be clarified in the operation description to be described later.

(A-1-5) Security Radio 6 The security radio 6 is used to exchange information with the portable safe 4 to prevent theft or illegal acts on the portable safe 4. Things.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the security radio 6. The operation of the security radio 6 will be clarified in the section of the configuration and the function description.

The control unit 95 in the security radio 6 is, for example, a microcomputer, and controls the entirety of the security radio 6.

The control unit 95 controls at least the security radio 6 necessary for the portable safe 4 to detect its own position.
The transmission information including the ID and the current time is provided to the wireless transmission unit 96 every 0.5 seconds, for example.

Radio transmission section 96 modulates the given transmission information into a signal in a radio frequency band (performs filtering and power amplification as appropriate) and transmits / receives a transmission / reception antenna via transmission / reception switching circuit (so-called duplex circuit) 97. 98 to radiate into space.

A reception signal obtained by the transmission / reception shared antenna 98 capturing radio waves is supplied to a radio reception unit 99 via a transmission / reception switching circuit 97. The wireless receiving unit 99 demodulates the given received signal (performs pre-amplification, filtering, and the like as appropriate), and sends transmission information from any portable safe 4 to the controller 95. The transmission information from the portable safe 4 is crime prevention information such as a position abnormality or a shock abnormality, and a non-wearing time abnormality.

When the information is given from the radio receiving unit 99, the control unit 95 determines the ID of the portable safe 4 in which the abnormality has occurred.
And form the mobile safe abnormality information including the type of abnormality and
The communication processing unit 100 notifies the system management computer 7 via the dedicated line N.

(A-1-6) System Management Computer 7 The system management computer 7 is constituted by a computer device having a communication function such as a personal computer, for example. It contributes to the overall management of the class management system.

For example, the number of devices such as a cash management machine 2, a game card issuing / issuing machine 3, a portable safe 4, an operator card device 5, a security radio 6 and the like, an address on a communication network,
It performs cash management (money management) including parameter setting of each device and monitoring of these devices. Further, the system management computer 7 stores the pachinko gaming machine 5
Is connected to a conventional hall management computer (not shown) which manages the payout information and the membership card 45. Of course, it is also possible to incorporate these systems into the system management computer 7.

Since the system management computer 7 is constituted by the computer device as described above, as shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 110, the storage unit 111, the input unit 11
2, display unit 113, communication processing unit 114, printing unit 115,
An external storage unit 116 and the like are provided.

Here, the storage unit 111 and / or the external storage unit 116 store the total amount of cash, the number of denominations (for each type of money), the devices (the cash management machine 2 and the portable safes) in the game arcade. 4) is stored while being appropriately updated.

In this embodiment, the pachinko ball lending is intended for a game hall having only a pachinko game machine using the game card 30. If there is a so-called sand device provided between pachinko games in which a pachinko ball lending instruction is performed by accepting cash (banknotes and coins), cash information in the sand device is also transmitted to the system management computer 7. Alternatively, the portable safe 4 may be applied to a sand device. Here, the portable safe 4 for the sand device may have the same shape or a different shape as that for the game card issuing machine 3. In the case of different shapes, an internal configuration in which one cash management machine 2 can support two different types of portable safes 4 may be applied, and the cash management machine 2 to which the portable safe 4 for a sand device can be attached.
And the cash management machine 2 to which the portable safe 4 for the game card ticketing machine 3 can be attached may be separately installed.

Although not described in detail, the storage unit 111 and / or the external storage unit 116 store information about the operator card 20 and employees, state information such as the mounting and carrying of the portable safe 4, and portable safe. The information of the mounting device 4 and the operation history information of various devices are also stored.

In the following description of the operation, the storage unit 1
11 and / or information stored in the external storage unit 116 is also clarified.

(A-2) Operation of Embodiment Next, the operation of the money management system of the embodiment having the above-described configuration will be described. In the following, operations related to cash management will be described in the order along the flow of the day at the pachinko game hall. Further, in the following description, the description of the lighting, blinking, and extinguishing operations of the lamps indicating the inserted state of the card or the currency in the various devices will be omitted.

(A-2-1) Operation at Employee's Work First, the operation when an employee comes to work will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

In the standby state, the control unit 81 of the operator card device 5 causes the display unit 88 to display a message requesting the input of an employee's fixed code. The user inputs his / her employee fixed code using the key 86 (T1).

At this time, the control unit 81 controls the communication processing unit 89
Communication with the system management computer 7 via
It is confirmed whether the employee fixed code is valid (T2
~ T4).

If the input employee fixed code is not valid, the control unit 81 causes the display unit 88 to display an error, and then returns to the standby state (T5).

On the other hand, if the input employee fixed code is valid, the control unit 81 displays a message prompting the individual information reading unit (fingerprint reading device) 85 to contact or bring a predetermined part into contact with the body. Is displayed on the section 88 (T
6). As a result, the employee causes the individual information reading unit 85 to read the image of the predetermined part, and the control unit 81 communicates with the system management computer 7 via the communication processing unit 89 to transmit the image corresponding to the employee fixed code. It is confirmed whether the information is information (T7 to T10).

If the image data obtained by the reading is not appropriate, the control section 81 causes the display section 88 to execute the abnormal display, and then returns to the display in the standby state (T11).

On the other hand, if the image data is valid, the control section 81 generates a random number by the random number generation section 87 and fetches the current time (work time) from the built-in timer (T12).

Then, the control unit 81 causes one operator card 20 to be fed out from the operator card storage unit 80, acquires the card ID of the fed out operator card 20 from the operator card access unit 83, and Then, the employee code and the attendance time of the day obtained by adding the generated random number to the employee fixed code and the attendance time are stored by the operator card access unit 83 in the fed out operator card 20, and the card entrance 8
The operator card 20 is ejected from 2 and the employee receives it (T13, T14).

The control unit 81 transfers the card ID of the ejected operator card 20, the employee code of the day obtained by adding the generated random number to the employee fixed code, and the work time to the system management computer 7. And memorize (T1
5, T16) Then, the display is returned to the display in the standby state.
The card ID of the operator card 20 and the employee code of the day are stored as paired information on the system management computer 7 side.

(A-2-2) Deposit into the Portable Safe 2 Before Business Next, the deposit operation (operation for storing money) into the portable safe 2 will be described with reference to the sequence diagrams of FIGS. 10 and 11. It will be described using FIG.

Before commencement of business, moneys are stored (payment) in the portable safe 2 in which no moneys are stored. This payment processing is performed by the employee who has performed the work operation and received the operator card 20. This is done by members (and managers and game arcade operators). The employee comes to the cash management machine 2 with the portable safe 2 in which no money is stored. The portable safe 2 in which money is not stored may be stored in a storage-only place, or may be mounted on the game card issuing machine 3 and stored.

In the standby state, the control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 sends a message requesting insertion of the operator card 20 and input of an operator code (here, an employee fixed code) to the display unit 19. The employee (operator) displays the operator card 20 at the card entrance 17.
Is inserted, and the employee's fixed code is input using the input unit 18 (T20). The information stored in the inserted operator card 20 is read by the card access unit 21.

At this time, the control unit 12
Communication with the system management computer 7 via
It is confirmed whether the entered employee fixed code is valid and the inserted operator card 20 is also valid (T21 to T23). The inserted operator card 20 is
For example, the card ID of the operator card 20, the employee code of the day obtained by adding the generated random number to the employee fixed code (which is also required to match the input employee fixed code), and the attendance time Are matched with those registered in the system management computer 7, it is determined to be valid. When the number of employees who can operate the cash management machine 2 is limited, even if the storage information of the operator card 20 matches the registered information, the information stored in the operator card 20 may be other than the limited employees. If it is found, it is not valid.

If the entered employee fixed code or the inserted operator card 20 is not valid, the control unit 12
Is displayed on the display unit 19 and the buzzer 2
4 is sounded (T24).

On the other hand, if the input employee fixed code and the inserted operator card 20 are valid, the control unit 12 causes the display unit 19 to display a message requesting an instruction for an operation mode ( T25).

In response to this, the employee inputs from the input section 18 that the mode is a deposit operation (storage operation of moneys) to the portable safe 2 before business, and at this time, the control section 12
Unlocks only the outer door 16 (T26,
T27).

The employee opens the door 16, attaches the portable safe 4 to the cash management machine 2 and closes the door 16, whereby
A closing signal from a sensor for the door body 16 (not shown) is supplied to the control unit 12, and the control unit 12 locks the door body 16 (T28, T29).

The control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 mounted in the cash management machine 2 recognizes that the portable safe 4 is mounted by supplying power from the outside, and transmits the ID of the portable safe 4 to the wireless communication unit 75.
And the control unit 1 of the cash management machine 2 fetching the ID of the portable safe 4 via the wireless communication unit 23.
2 confirms whether or not the attached portable safe 4 is valid by communication with the system management computer 7 via the communication processing unit 22 (T30 to T33). For example, the ID of the attached portable safe 4 is the system management computer 7
Is not registered in the mobile safe 4
If D matches the ID of the portable safe 4 in which money has already been stored, it is determined that the ID is not valid.

When the attached portable safe 4 is not valid, the control section 12 causes the display section 19 to display an abnormality and causes the buzzer 24 to sound (T34).

On the other hand, when the attached portable safe 4 is legitimate, the control unit 12 transmits the money to the portable safe 4 via the wireless communication unit 23 via the window 50 and the window 50 serving as an insertion slot for money. The control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 that has instructed the opening of the 51 (movement of the closing plates 54 and 55) and received the instruction via the wireless communication unit 75 opens the windows 50 and 51 (T3).
5, T36).

The control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 communicates with the system management computer 7 through the communication processing unit 22 to allow the game card issuing machine to keep the currently mounted portable safe 4 mounted during business hours. 3 and the number of denominations to be stored in the portable safe 4 (T37 to T3).
9). The determination of the game card issuing machine 3 in which the portable safe 4 is to be attached during business hours is made, for example, to be the youngest among the IDs of a plurality of game card issuing machines 3 for which the attached portable safe 4 is not determined. Done in a proper way.

Note that the portable safe 4 and the game card issuing machine 3
In the case where there is a one-to-one correspondence, it is not necessary to determine the game card ticketing machine 3 or take in the ID. Also,
In addition to the method in which the number of denominations to be stored in the portable safe 4 is registered in the system management computer 7 in advance, or
Instead, an employee may give an instruction using the input unit 18.

As a result, under the control of both controllers 12 and 67, the cash counter 1 of the cash management machine 2
Transfer of money to the money storage unit 72 of the portable safe 4 via 1 is executed (T40, T41).

When the movement of the designated number of coins has been completed, the controller 67 of the portable safe 4 closes the windows 50 and 51 which have been opened (to the original positions of the closing plates 54 and 55). Movement and locking; T42).

On the other hand, when the movement of the designated number of coins is completed, the control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 notifies the system management computer 7 via the communication processing unit 22 of the movement, and the system management computer 7 The computer 7 sets and stores various information such as status information of the portable safe 4 (T43,
T44). For example, the state information is set to the storage state of money, the number of sheets is stored, the portable safe 4 is associated with the game card issuing machine 3 to which it is attached, the portable safe 4 is associated with an employee, the cash The number of sheets stored in the management machine 2 is updated, and the number of sheets stored in the portable safe 4 is set.

Further, the control section 12 of the cash management machine 2 gives predetermined information to the control section 67 of the portable safe 4 by wireless communication, and the control section 67 of the portable safe 4 stores the predetermined information in a built-in storage section. At the same time, predetermined information is displayed on the display section 67 (T45, T46). For example, the number of stored money for each denomination, the ID of the game card issuing machine 3 to which the portable safe 4 is attached, and the like are stored at this time. Further, for example, the ID of the game card issuing machine 3, the code of the operator (employee) who carries the portable safe 4, the number of coins for each denomination, and the like are displayed.

The control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 displays that the storage of the moneys in the portable safe 4 is completed, and unlocks only the outer door 16 (T47, T4).
8).

The employee opens the door 16, removes the portable safe 4 from the cash management machine 2 and closes the door 16, whereby a closing signal from a sensor for the door 16 (not shown) is transmitted to the control unit 12. The control unit 12 locks the door 16 (T49, T50).

The control section 67 of the portable safe 4 recognizes that the mobile phone has been disconnected due to the stoppage of the power supply from the outside, stores the removal time internally, and performs security processing such as activating a security monitoring timer. Enter (T51). This processing will be described in detail in the next section on the operation during transportation.

When the door 16 is locked, the cash management machine 2
The control unit 12 stores the current operation history in the operator card 20 by the card access unit 21, stores the operation history in the built-in storage unit, and transfers the operation history to the system management computer 7. And store them (T52, T53).

Then, the control unit 12 controls the card entrance 17
, The operator card 20 is ejected, the operation returns to the standby state for various operations, and the employee receives the operator card 20 (T5).
4, T55).

Although the above is the operation of depositing money into the portable safe 4 before the start of business, the portable safe 4 executed during business is executed.
The replenishment / payment operation is performed in substantially the same manner, and a description thereof will be omitted.

(A-2-3) Operation during Transportation of Portable Safe 4 Next, the operation (security monitoring operation) of the portable safe 4 during transportation will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. .

[0148] Before the start of business, the portable safe 4 stores the money by the cash management machine 2 and then conveys it to a predetermined game card issuing machine 3, and collects the stored money after the business is over. For this purpose, it is taken out of the game card issuing machine 3 and transported to the cash management machine 2. In addition, even during business hours, the money is transported between the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 in order to replenish the money in the portable safe 4 or to collect a part of the money stored in the safe, too much. Is done. In any case, the carrying operation in the portable safe 4 is the same.

When the portable safe 4 is taken out from the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3, the control section 67 starts the processing shown in FIG. 12, and first starts a built-in security monitoring timer. (T60).

Thereafter, the control unit 67 operates the portable safe 4
Until is attached to the game card issuing machine 3 or the cash management machine 2 again, the monitoring processing loop consisting of steps T61 to T65 is repeated.

That is, the control unit 67 controls the security radio 6
, The position of the portable safe 4 is calculated based on the information, and whether or not the position is in an inappropriate position is monitored (or whether or not the movement trajectory is strange; T61;
T62) Also, it is monitored whether or not an abnormality is notified from the abnormality sensor 78 such as an impact sensor or a tilt sensor (T6).
3) It is monitored whether or not the elapsed time from the time when the device is detached from a certain device is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (T64), and the portable safe 4 is attached to the game card issuing machine 3 or the cash management machine 2 again. It is monitored whether it has been performed (T65). Such a monitoring operation is repeated.

For example, if the portable safe 4 is located near the entrance of the game hall or the portable safe 4 is moving toward the entrance of the game hall, it is determined that the position is abnormal. The control unit 67 causes the wireless communication unit 77 to wirelessly transmit a transmission signal including the ID of the portable safe 4, the position abnormality, the position at that time, and the like (T
66).

Further, for example, when a certain person applies an impact to or tilts the portable safe 4 in an attempt to destroy the portable safe 4, the control unit 67 is notified of the abnormality from the abnormality sensor 78. The control unit 67 includes the wireless communication unit 7
7, the transmission signal including the ID of the portable safe 4, the destruction abnormality, the position at that time, and the like is wirelessly transmitted (T67).

Further, for example, the portable safe 4 is hidden at any position in the game hall so as to be brought back later, or money is taken out from the portable safe 4 (when the abnormality sensor 78 is activated). If the portable safe 4 is not attached to the game card issuing machine 3 or the cash management machine 2 even if the elapsed time from the time when the portable safe 4 is detached from a certain device exceeds a predetermined time, the control unit 67
Recognizes the abnormality based on the time measured by the crime prevention monitoring timer. At this time, the control unit 67 uses the wireless communication unit 77 to determine the ID of the portable safe 4 or that there is no abnormality in the portable safe 4, The transmission signal including the position and the like is wirelessly transmitted (T68).

In any case, the control section 67, when wirelessly transmitting the transmission signal relating to the abnormality, outputs the buzzer 79
To alert the person in the vicinity of the portable safe 4 of the occurrence of an abnormality or to intimidate an abnormal actor with a sound (T6).
9). Note that the buzzer sound is preferably a sound that gradually increases, gradually increases, or is an intermittent sound with a short intermittent cycle because of its high alertness.

The radio transmission signal including the abnormality information is received by the security radio 6 and notified to the system management computer 7. At this time, the system management computer 7 notifies the occurrence of abnormality by display, sound, or the like.
Thereby, a game arcade manager or the like can take measures. It should be noted that the system management computer 7 may notify another computer or the like of the abnormality in addition to the notification operation described above. For example, the abnormality may be notified to the head office of the game hall or a computer of a security company.

(A-2-4) Attaching Operation of Portable Safe 4 to Game Card Issuing Machine 3 Next, an operation when attaching the portable safe 4 to the gaming card issuing machine 3, sequence diagrams of FIGS. 13 and 14. This will be described with reference to FIG.

[0158] The portable safe 4 in which money was stored before the start of business
Is mounted on a predetermined game card issuing machine 2 so as to be used as a money storage unit. In addition, even during business hours, the portable safe 4 in which money is additionally replenished or some money is collected by the cash management machine 2 may be attached to the predetermined game card issuing machine 2 again. In any case, the mounting operation is the same.

When the portable safe 4 is not mounted, the control unit 33 displays the game card 3 on the display unit 41.
0 cannot be issued, the operator displays a message requesting that the operator card 20 be inserted, and the employee (operator) inserts the operator card 20 into the card entrance 40 (T75). ). The stored information of the inserted operator card 20 is read by the card access unit 43 and provided to the control unit 33.

At this time, the control unit 33 controls the communication processing unit 44
Communication with the system management computer 7 via
It is confirmed whether the inserted operator card 20 is also valid (T76 to T78). Inserted operator card 20
For example, if the card ID of the operator card 20, the employee code of the day obtained by adding the generated random number to the employee fixed code, and the clock-in time match those registered in the system management computer 7, Is determined. In the case where the number of employees who can operate the game card ticketing machine 3 is limited, even if the storage information of the operator card 20 matches the registered information, the information other than the limited employees can be used. If it is, it is determined that it is not valid.

If the inserted operator card 20 is not valid, the control section 33 causes the display section 41 to display an abnormal display and sounds the buzzer 46 (T79).

On the other hand, if the inserted operator card 20 is valid, the control section 33 unlocks the door 39 and causes the display section 41 to display the effect (T80). At this time, the employee opens the door body 39, attaches the portable safe 4 to the game card issuing machine 3 and closes the door body 39, whereby a closing signal from a sensor for the door body 39 (not shown) is generated. Provided to the control unit 33, the control unit 33 locks the door 39 (T81, T82).

The control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 mounted in the game card ticketing machine 3 recognizes that the portable safe 4 is mounted by supplying power from the outside, and transmits the ID of the portable safe 4 via the wireless communication unit 75. The control unit 33 of the game card issuing machine 3 which has given the game card issuing machine 3 with the ID of the portable safe 4 via the wireless communication unit 45 and attached the portable safe 4 by wireless communication from the portable safe 4 side. The ID of the game card issuing machine 3 to be played and the code of the operator handling the portable safe 4 are fetched, and it is first confirmed whether or not the ID matches the own ID (T83 to T86).

If the IDs do not match, the control unit 33 unlocks the door 39, causes the display unit 41 to display that the mounting is incorrect, and sounds the buzzer 46 (T87). At this time, the employee opens the door body 39, takes out the portable safe 4, closes the door body 39, and thereby receives a closing signal from a sensor for the door body 39 (not shown).
3, the control unit 33 locks the door body 39,
The display unit 41 causes the display unit 41 to execute a display in a standby state where the portable safe 4 is not attached (T88, T89).

When the IDs match, the control unit 33 determines whether the employee associated with the inserted operator card 20 matches the employee associated with the employee fixed code stored in the portable safe 4 or not. Confirm (T90).

If the handling employee is not appropriate, the control unit 33 causes the display unit 41 to display an employee error and sounds the buzzer 46 (T91).

If the employee is valid, the control unit 33 fetches the time information and the number information of the denomination from the cash management machine 2 from the portable safe 4 by wireless communication, and the communication processing unit 22 Via the ID of the portable safe 4 and the cash management machine 2
The information on the time of departure from the device and the number information of the denomination are transferred to the system management computer 7 and collated to confirm whether or not the attached portable safe 4 is valid (T92 to T9).
6). For example, when the number of denominations stored in the portable safe 4 does not match the number of denominations in the system management computer 7, or when the ID of the attached portable safe 4 is not registered in the system management computer 7. If the withdrawal time stored in the portable safe 4 and the withdrawal time in the system management computer 7 do not match, it is determined to be invalid.

If the attached portable safe 4 is not valid, the control section 33 causes the display section 41 to display an abnormal display and sounds the buzzer 46 (T97).

On the other hand, when the attached portable safe 4 is legitimate, the control unit 33 transmits the money to the portable safe 4 via the wireless communication unit 45.
The control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 receiving the instruction via the wireless communication unit 75 instructs opening of the 3 (movement of the closing plates 54 to 57) and erasure of the display during transportation, and the window unit 50 ~ 53
And the display on the display unit 73 during transportation is erased (T98 to T100).

The control unit 33 of the game card issuing machine 3
Causes the display unit 41 to execute display in a standby state in which the game card 30 can be issued (T101). Further, the control unit 33 causes the card access unit 43 to store the current operation history in the operator card 20, stores the operation history in the built-in storage unit, and stores the operation history in the system management computer 7. The fact that the game card issuing machine 3 is in the operation state in which the game card 30 can be issued is transferred and stored (T102 to T104). Note that the system management computer 7 also updates the mounting device of the portable safe 4 to the gaming card issuing machine 3.

The control unit 33 controls the card entrance 40
, The operator card 20 is discharged, and the employee receives the operator card 20 (T105, T106).

The operation of issuing the game card 30 in the game card ticketing machine 3 equipped with the portable safe 4 is the same as that of the conventional device except that the portable safe 4 is used as a money storage. Is omitted. It should be noted that the change in the number of denominations due to the issuance of the game card 30 is as follows.
Is updated in the game card issuing machine 3 as well as being notified from the game card issuing machine 3 to the system management computer 7 and appropriately updated.

(A-2-5) Operation of Detaching Portable Safe 4 from Game Card Issuing Machine 3 Next, the operation of detaching the portable safe 4 from the game card issuing machine 3, sequence diagrams of FIGS. 15 and 16. This will be described with reference to FIG.

After the business is over, the portable safe 4 is collected from the predetermined game card issuing machine 2. In addition, even during business hours, the portable safe 4 is detached from the predetermined game card ticketing machine 2 so that the cash management machine 2 can replenish money by the cash management machine 2 and partially collect money by the cash management machine 2. There is. In any case, the detaching operation is the same.

In the standby state in which the portable safe 4 is mounted, the employee inserts the operator card 20 and starts operating the game card issuing machine 3.

In a standby state in which the portable safe 4 is mounted, the employee inserts the operator card 20 into the card entrance 40.
Is inserted, the control unit 33 recognizes this, fetches the storage information read by the card access unit 43, and communicates with the system management computer 7 through the communication processing unit 44 to insert the inserted operator card. It is confirmed whether 20 is valid (T115 to T118). When it is determined that the portable safe 4 is not valid, it is the same as when the portable safe 4 is mounted.

If the inserted operator card 20 is not valid, the control section 33 causes the display section 41 to display an abnormal display and sounds the buzzer 46 (T119).

On the other hand, if the inserted operator card 20 is valid, the control unit 33 sends the opened windows 50 to 5 to the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 by wireless communication.
3 and the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 closes the opened windows 50 to 53 (blocking plates 54 to 5).
7 to its original position and lock; T120, T12
1).

Thereafter, the controller 33 of the game card ticketing machine 3
Causes the display unit 41 to execute a display indicating that the operation mode is instructed (T122). In the case of this embodiment, the gaming card issuing machine 3 does not have an input unit,
Is attached, and the operation mode for when the valid operator card 20 is inserted is specified by, for example, each button of the money specification button 42 for specifying the money of the game card 30 (the operation mode is assigned to each button). Is assigned).

That is, the employee operates a predetermined button to specify that the portable safe 4 is in the take-out mode (T123).

Thereafter, the controller 33 of the game card ticketing machine 3
Supplies predetermined information to the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 by wireless communication, and the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 stores the predetermined information in the built-in storage unit and causes the display unit 73 to display the predetermined information ( T124, T125). For example, the number of stored money for each denomination, the ID of the game card ticketing machine 3 to which the portable safe 4 is attached, the code of the operator (employee) who carries the portable safe 4, and Is stored at this time as the departure time. Further, for example, the ID of the game card issuing machine 3, the code of the operator (employee) who carries the portable safe 4, the number of coins for each denomination, and the like are displayed.

Then, the controller 33 of the game card issuing machine 3
Unlocks the door 39 and displays the fact on the display unit 41 (T126, T127).

The employee opens the door 39, removes the portable safe 4 from the game card issuing machine 3 and closes the door 39, whereby a closing signal from a sensor for the door 39 (not shown) is transmitted to the control unit. The control unit 33 locks the door body 39 (T128, T129).

The control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 recognizes that the mobile phone has been disconnected due to the stoppage of the power supply from the outside, and stores the removal time internally and performs security processing such as activating a timer for security monitoring. Enter (T130). The subsequent processing of the portable safe 4 has already been described in the section on the operation during transportation described above.

When the door 39 is locked, the control unit 33 of the game card issuing machine 3 stores the current operation history in the operator card 20 by the card access unit 43 and operates the internal storage unit. History is stored, and
The operation history and various information related to the detached portable safe 4 are also transferred to the system management computer 7 to be stored, updated, or set (T131 to T13).
3).

Then, the controller 67 sets the card entrance 40
, The operator card 20 is ejected, and the state shifts to a standby state in which the portable safe 4 is not mounted, and the employee receives the operator card 20 (T134, T135).

(A-2-6) Operation of Collecting Money in Portable Safe 4 Next, the operation of collecting money in the portable safe 4 by the cash management machine 2 will be described with reference to the sequence diagrams of FIGS. 17 and 18. This will be described with reference to FIG.

After the business is over, the money in the portable safe 4 is collected by the cash management machine 2. Note that even during business hours, a portion of the money in the portable safe 4 may be collected by the cash management machine 2 due to an excessive amount of money. Since these collecting operations are almost the same, the former case will be described below.

In the standby state, the control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 transmits a message requesting that the operator card 20 be inserted into the display unit 19 and an operator code (here, an employee fixed code) be input. The employee (operator) displays the operator card 20 at the card entrance 17.
Is inserted, and the employee's fixed code is input using the input unit 18 (T140). The information stored in the inserted operator card 20 is read by the card access unit 21.

At this time, the control unit 12
Communication with the system management computer 7 via
It is confirmed whether the input employee fixed code is valid and whether the inserted operator card 20 is also valid (T141 to T143).

If the entered employee fixed code or the inserted operator card 20 is not valid, the control unit 12
Is displayed on the display unit 19 and the buzzer 2
4 is sounded (T144).

On the other hand, if the entered employee fixed code and the inserted operator card 20 are valid, the control section 12 causes the display section 19 to display a message requesting an instruction of the operation mode ( T145).

The processing up to this point is the same as the above-described processing of depositing money into the portable safe 4 before starting business.

In response to the input request for the operation mode, the employee inputs from the input unit 18 that the operation mode is the collection operation of all the money from the portable safe 2, and at this time, the control unit 1
2 unlocks only the outer door 16 (T14
6, T147).

The employee opens the door 16, attaches the portable safe 4 to the cash management machine 2 and closes the door 16, whereby
A closing signal from a sensor for the door body 16 (not shown) is provided to the control unit 12, and the control unit 12 locks the door body 16 (T148, T149).

The control section 67 of the portable safe 4 mounted in the cash management machine 2 recognizes that the portable safe 4 is mounted by supplying power from the outside, and transmits various information stored in the portable safe 4 to the wireless communication section. The control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2, which has given the cash management machine 2 via the communication processing unit 22 to the cash management machine 2 via the wireless communication unit 23 via the wireless communication unit 23, It is confirmed by communication whether the attached portable safe 4 is legitimate (T150-
T153). For example, when the ID of the attached portable safe 4 is not registered in the system management computer 7,
If the ID of the attached portable safe 4 matches the ID of the portable safe 4 from which all the money has already been collected,
If the employee who removes the card from the game card issuing machine 3 does not match the employee associated with the inserted operator card 20, or the number of denominations stored in the portable safe 4 is stored in the system management computer 7. If they do not match, it is determined that they are not valid.

It should be noted that the multiplication is performed sequentially by obtaining information individually (see the above-described operation description). However, since it is clear in the above-described description, the multiplication is described collectively. I have.

If the attached portable safe 4 is not valid, the control section 12 causes the display section 19 to display an abnormality and causes the buzzer 24 to sound (T154).

On the other hand, if the attached portable safe 4 is legitimate, the control unit 12 transmits the money to the portable safe 4 via the wireless communication unit 23 to the windows 52 and 5 serving as the outlets for money.
The control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 that has instructed the opening of 3 (movement of the closing plates 56 and 57) and received the instruction through the wireless communication unit 75 opens the windows 52 and 53 (T15).
5, T156).

Thereafter, under the control of the control units 12 and 67, the transfer of money from the money storage unit 7 of the portable safe 4 to the fixed safe 10 of the cash management machine 2 via the money counting unit 11 is executed. (T157, T158).

When the collection (movement) of all the money stored in the portable safe 4 is completed in this way, the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 closes the opened windows 52 and 53 ( Movement and locking of the blocking plates 56 and 57 to their original positions; T159).

On the other hand, when the collection of all the money stored in the portable safe 4 is completed, the control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 notifies the system management computer 7 via the communication processing unit 22 to that effect. The system management computer 7
Various information such as the status information of the portable safe 4 is updated (T160, T161). For example, the state information of the portable safe 4 is set to a state where money is not stored, the number of coins is cleared to 0, the portable safe 4 and the game card issuing machine 3 to which the portable safe 4 is attached.
, Clear the correspondence information between the portable safe 4 and the employee, and update the number of copies in the cash management machine 2 by the number of times.

The control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 gives the collected predetermined information to the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 by wireless communication, and the control unit 67 of the portable safe 4 collects the collected information in a built-in storage unit. Is stored, and information for post-collection is also displayed on the display unit 67 (T162, T162).
163).

Further, the control unit 12 of the cash management machine 2 displays on the display unit 19 that the money collection from the portable safe 4 has been completed, and unlocks only the outer door 16 (T164, T165). ).

The employee opens the door 16, takes out the portable safe 4 from the cash management machine 2 and closes the door 16, whereby a closing signal from a sensor for the door 16 (not shown) is transmitted to the control unit 12. The control unit 12 locks the door body 16 (T166, T167).

The control section 67 of the portable safe 4 recognizes that the portable safe 4 has been detached by stopping the supply of power from the outside, but does not execute any processing because no money is stored.
In addition, similarly to the case where money is stored, security processing such as starting a timer for security monitoring may be performed while storing the withdrawal time internally.

When the door 16 is locked, the cash management machine 2
The control unit 12 stores the current operation history in the operator card 20 by the card access unit 21, stores the operation history in the built-in storage unit, and transfers the operation history to the system management computer 7. And store them (T168, T169).

Then, the control unit 12 controls the card entrance 17
, The operator card 20 is ejected, the operation returns to the standby state for various operations, and the employee receives the operator card 20 (T17).
0, T171).

(A-2-7) Operation When Employee Leaves Next, the operation when an employee leaves the company will be described with reference to the sequence diagram of FIG.

In the standby state, the control unit 81 of the operator card device 5 displays a message on the display unit 88 requesting that the fixed code of the employee be input. The user inputs his / her employee fixed code using the section 86 (T180).

At this time, the control unit 81 controls the communication processing unit 89
Communication with the system management computer 7 via
It is confirmed whether or not the employee fixed code is valid (T1
81-T183).

If the input employee fixed code is not valid, the control section 81 causes the display section 88 to display an error, and then returns to the standby state (T184).

On the other hand, if the input employee fixed code is valid, the control unit 81 displays a message prompting the individual information reading unit (fingerprint reading device) 85 to contact or bring a predetermined part into or close to the body. (T18)
5). As a result, the employee causes the individual information reading unit 85 to read the image of the predetermined part, and the control unit 81 communicates with the system management computer 7 via the communication processing unit 89 to transmit the image corresponding to the employee fixed code. It is confirmed whether the information is information (T186 to T189).

If the image data obtained by reading is not appropriate, the control section 81 causes the display section 88 to execute an abnormal display, and then returns to the display in the standby state (T190).

On the other hand, if the image data is valid, the control unit 81 causes the display unit 88 to display a message requesting that the operator card 20 be inserted into the card entrance 82, and the employee responds accordingly. Then, the operator card 20 is inserted into the card entrance 82 (T191, T192). Information stored in the operator card 20 is read by the card access unit 83 and provided to the control unit 81.

At this time, the control unit 81 controls the communication processing unit 89
Communication with the system management computer 7 via
It is checked whether the inserted operator card 20 is valid (T193 to T195). For example, when the employee fixed code with random number (employee code of the day) and the operation history are different from those of the system management computer 7,
It is determined that it is not valid.

If the inserted operator card 20 is not valid, the control section 81 causes the display section 88 to display an abnormal display and sounds a buzzer (not shown) (T18).
6).

On the other hand, if the inserted operator card 20 is valid, the control unit 81
Then, the information other than the card ID of the inserted operator card 20 is erased, and then collected in the operator card storage unit 80 (T197).

Further, the control unit 81 captures the time (exit time) at that time from a built-in timer, and collects the card ID of the recovered operator card 20 and the employee's fixed code by adding the generated random number to the employee's fixed code. The code and the exit time are transferred to the system management computer 7 to update various information (T198, T199), and thereafter, the display is made to indicate the end of processing (T200).
Returns the display to the standby state. System management computer 7
Calculates, for example, the working hours of the employee on that day.

(A-2-8) Other Operations Operations other than those described in detail above will be briefly described without using the drawings. In particular, the operation of the cash management machine 2 will be described.

(A) First, the fixed safe 10 of the cash management machine 2
The money is replenished or the money is collected from the fixed safe 10 (the fixed safe 1 not using the money entrance 13).
The operation of replenishing or removing money from 0) will be described.

A bank clerk, a security company person, and a game arcade manager are given an operator card 20 different from the employee, and by inserting the operator card 20 into the cash management machine 2, a fixed safe can be obtained. Confirm that you are a person who handles 10 coins. In this case, an operable code is set in the system management computer 7 before the cash management machine 2 is handled, and it is also a condition that the operator can input the code into the cash management machine 2 to be operable. You may do it.

When the operator can be confirmed, the cash management machine 2 unlocks the double doors 15 and 16, opens the doors 15 and 16 together, and deposits money into the fixed safe 10. It inserts directly or takes out money from the fixed safe 10 directly. Then, the doors 15 and 16 are closed and locked. The inner door 16 serving as the door of the fixed safe 10 may be opened on condition that a physical key is inserted in addition to the electromagnetic unlocking (the outer door 15). A similar condition may be added).

When the number of sheets in the fixed safe 10 changes as described above, the number is counted again by the money counting section 11 and the number of sheets managed by the system management computer 7 is updated.

(A) The cash management machine 2 also has a function as a so-called ATM device in a bank or the like.

For example, when cash is required for the operation of a game arcade, such as when paying a prize carrier for exchanging pachinko balls as prize balls, the prize balls are taken out from the cash management machine 2.

In this case, after the operator is confirmed by inserting the operator card 20 or inputting the employee fixed code into the cash management machine 2, the cash dispensing mode and the disbursement amount are set. The cash (money) is paid out from the money entrance 13 by designating. Naturally, the number of denominations in the cash management machine 2 in the system management computer 7 is updated.

[0228] Conversely, when cash is obtained in the operation of a game arcade, for example, when change is received for purchasing a prize or the like, the cash is stored in the cash management machine 2.

In this case as well, after inserting the operator card 20 or inputting the employee fixed code into the cash management machine 2, the operator is confirmed, and the cash deposit mode is designated.
Cash (money) is deposited from the money entrance 13. The received money is counted by the money counting unit 11, and the number of denominations in the cash management machine 2 in the system management computer 7 is updated.

(C) As described above, the cash management machine 2
Since it also has a function as a TM device, it can be used for pay and part-time payment.

As described above, the functions of the operator card device (employee card device) 4 and the system management computer 7 make it possible to grasp the working hours of each employee on each working day. Calculates the monthly salary and part fee for each employee based on that. Note that a host computer (not shown; for example, provided at the head office) higher than the system management computer 7 may calculate the salary and the part fee.

On the day of payment, such as salary, the employee inserts the operator card 20 or inputs an employee fixed code into the cash management machine 2, confirms himself / herself, and then checks the pay mode. Is specified. At this time, the information of the payment amount is transferred from the system management computer 7 to the cash management machine 2,
A pay (money) is paid out from the money entrance 13. The number of denominations in the cash management machine 2 in the system management computer 7 is updated, and the information on the employee is stored as paid. Note that the cash management machine 2 may be provided with a printing function to print the payment details.

(A-3) Effects of the Embodiment According to the money management system of the above-described embodiment, the portion of the money storage unit of the game card issuing unit 3 is a portable safe 4 detachable from the game card issuing unit 3. At the same time, since the cash management machine 2 for storing and collecting money in the portable safe 4 is provided, an employee or the like is required to replenish the game card issuing unit 3 and collect cash from the game card issuing unit 3. Does not handle cash as it is, and the function of preventing theft or the like can be enhanced.

In addition, the portable safe 4 has an error in its position,
A function to detect an abnormality such as a destruction abnormality or a long-term abnormality during a non-mounting time and to issue an alarm is provided, and from this aspect, the function of preventing theft and the like is enhanced.

Further, the cash management machine 2 has a so-called ATM
Since the device also has a function as a device, all cash transfers required for the operation of the amusement arcade can be executed via the cash management machine 2, and the cash itself can be easily managed. .

Further, all the cash information of the cash management machine 2, the game card ticketing machine 3, and the portable safe 4 is given to the system management computer 7 for information management, so that the cash information can be centrally managed. Amusement arcade managers and operators can easily check the cash status and the like.

In addition, the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3
Is performed on condition that an operator card (employee card) 20 is inserted, and the employee code stored in the operator card 20 is a random number generated on that day in the employee fixed code. Therefore, a security function against illegal operations of the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 by an illegal person or the like is enhanced. In addition, since the operator card 20 is collected at the time of leaving, there is almost no chance that the operator card 20 is illegally operated.

Further, since the portable safe 4 transmits necessary information to the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 by wireless communication, it is impossible to access the internal control configuration from a connector or the like. In this respect, the security of the portable safe 4 is also high.

Further, even though the cash management machine 2 has a function of counting money, it does not have a structure for determining whether the money is true or false. It can be made simple and can handle a large number of portable safes 4 sufficiently.

(B) Other Embodiments In the description of the above-described embodiments, various other embodiments have been mentioned, and further, modified embodiments as exemplified below can be mentioned.

In the above-described embodiment, a game card issuing machine has been described as an example of the money handling apparatus, but it is a matter of course that the money handling apparatus may be another apparatus. In addition to the above-described sanding device, a pachinko ball lending device provided in island units or the like for directly lending pachinko balls by depositing cash may be used. Further, as long as the amusement arcade is provided with a gaming machine other than the pachinko gaming machine, a device for handling money related to the gaming machine may be used. For example, a coin lending device for pachislot may be used.

In the above embodiment, one cash management machine 2 is shown, but a plurality of cash management machines 2 may be provided in view of the high processing speed of many portable safes 4. A cash management machine 2 for each function, such as a cash management machine 2 for storing money in the portable safe 4, a cash management machine 2 for collecting money from the portable safe 4, and a cash management machine 2 for performing an ATM device function. May be provided. Further, when the configuration of the portable safe for the sand device and the configuration of the portable safe for the game card issuing machine are made different from each other, a plurality of cash management machines are provided so as to correspond to the configuration of the portable safe. May be provided.

In the above description, only the portable safe 4 is provided with an abnormality detecting sensor such as an impact sensor or a tilt sensor. However, other devices such as the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 are also provided with these devices. Needless to say, it may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the moneys stored in the portable safe 4 are moneys (banknotes and / or coins). However, the moneys may have the same value as the moneys. For example, a game card (here, a prepaid card) stored in the game card issuing machine 4 may be stored in the game card issuing machine 4 by a portable safe. In this case, the cash management machine that handles the portable safe 4 relating to the money itself may also handle the portable safe related to the game card, and different cash management machines (currency management machines) handle each portable safe. You may do it.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the portable safe 4 detects its own position and monitors the position abnormality based on the radio wave transmitted from the security radio 6.
Conversely, the position of the portable safe 4 may be detected and monitored by a device connected to the network N, such as the security radio 6, based on radio waves transmitted from the portable safe 4. Even in this case, it is preferable that the position abnormality is wirelessly communicated to the portable safe 4 to notify the portable safe 4 itself of the abnormality.

The portable safe 4 may have a single position detecting configuration using a gyro, an acceleration sensor, or the like. For example, in this case, the reference position is the position of the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuance machine 3, and the position is detected in which direction and how far from the reference position.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the portable safe 4 is shown to be mounted in the internal space of the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3, but a part of the portable safe 4 such as a self-contained type is shown. Even when the surface or the like is mounted, it may be mounted so that it can be seen outside. Even in this case,
At the time of attachment, it is necessary that the device cannot be removed unless a predetermined condition is satisfied, and it is necessary that moneys are not taken out.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation card device (employee card device) 4 collects the operator card after the business is closed. However, the operation card device may not be collected. Even in this case, it is preferable to store an employee fixed code (employee code of the day) to which the random number is added in the operator card at the time of going to work, and to erase the random number portion when leaving.

Each time the random number to be added to the employee fixed code is discharged from the operator card 20 from the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3, in other words, the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3 May be rewritten each time is operated. Of course, the rewritten random number, in other words, the employee code is notified to the system management computer 7. In this case, the employee code (employee fixed code with random number) is frequently used during the day.
Can be changed to increase safety.

The operator card (employee card) 20
Can be used not only for operating the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 but also for other purposes such as settlement in a company cafeteria.

In order to prevent the portable safe 4 from being taken out of the playground, the portable safe 4 always transmits a pilot signal of a predetermined frequency, and a member responsive to the frequency is provided at the entrance of the playground. good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a method for judging whether or not the portable safe 4 in which the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 are mounted is valid based on the communication with the system management computer 7 is described. Although shown, the validity of the attached portable safe 4 may be confirmed by communication with the device (the cash management machine 2 or the game card issuing machine 3) which has just left.

Furthermore, the cash management machine 2 and the game card issuing machine 3 return the operator card 20 to the operator when the portable safe 4 is removed, but the operator card 20 is removed before the removal. 4 and the operator card 20 may be returned on the newly mounted device side.

In the above embodiment, the independent security radio 6 is shown. However, the present invention is applied to a device having a predetermined function such as a game card ticketing machine 3 provided in a plurality of game arcades. The function of the crime prevention radio 6 may be mounted.

[0255]

As described above, according to the money management system for a game arcade according to the present invention, (1) the moneys inserted from the outside of the device and / or the moneys to be discharged to the outside of the device are stored. A game-related device having a money storage unit to be stored; (2) a portable safe that is detachable from the game-related device and functions as a money storage unit when attached to the game-related device; 3) Money that can be detachably attached to a portable safe, in which money is stored in the portable safe with the portable safe attached, and / or money stored in the portable safe is collected. Since the system has at least a class management device, a system with a sufficient security function can be realized.

Here, if a system management computer for centrally managing the number of coins in the game-related device, the portable safe, and the coin management device is provided, the management system is easy, and accounting processing and the like can be simplified. become.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an entire configuration of a money management system for a game arcade according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of a cash management machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of the card issuing machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an appearance of the portable safe according to the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of the portable safe according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of an operator card device (employee card device) according to the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of the security radio according to the embodiment;

FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram illustrating a configuration of a system management computer according to the embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing an operation when an employee goes to work according to the embodiment;

FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram (1) showing a deposit operation to a portable safe before business operation according to the embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram (2) illustrating a deposit operation to the portable safe before business operation according to the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation of the portable safe during transportation of the portable safe (period from detachment of the device to mounting of the device) according to the embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram (1) showing an operation of attaching the portable safe to the game card issuing machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram (2) illustrating an operation of attaching the portable safe to the game card issuing machine according to the embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram (1) showing an operation when the portable safe of the embodiment leaves the game card issuing machine.

FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram (2) showing an operation when the portable safe of the embodiment is removed from the game card issuing machine.

FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram (1) showing an operation of collecting money in the portable safe according to the embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram (2) illustrating the operation of collecting money in the portable safe according to the embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a sequence diagram showing an operation when the employee leaves according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... money management system for amusement arcades 2 ... cash management machine 3
... a card issuing machine, 4 ... a portable safe, 5 ... an employee card device, 6 ... a security radio, 7 ... a system management computer.

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Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A game-related device having a money storage unit for storing money inserted from the outside of the device and / or storing money to be discharged to the outside of the device, and a device detachable from the game-related device. A portable safe that functions as the money storage unit when the portable safe is attached to the game-related device, and the portable safe is detachable, and the portable safe is attached to the portable safe. A money management system for a game hall, comprising at least a money management device for storing money in a portable safe and / or collecting money stored in the mobile safe. 2. A game arcade according to claim 1, further comprising a system management computer for centrally managing the number of coins in said game-related device, said portable safe and said currency management device. Management system. 3. The portable safe has an abnormality detection unit that detects an abnormality that occurs when the portable cash box is not attached to the game-related device or the money management device, and an abnormality notification unit that notifies an abnormality when the abnormality is detected. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein
A money management system for a game arcade according to Claim 1. 4. The money management system according to claim 3, wherein the abnormality detection unit detects a destruction abnormality of the portable safe. 5. The abnormality detection unit according to claim 3, wherein the abnormality detection unit detects a long-term abnormality during a time when the portable safe is not attached to any of the game related device and the money management device. Money management system for amusement arcades. 6. The money management system for a game arcade according to claim 3, wherein the abnormality detecting section detects a position abnormality of the portable safe. 7. The amusement arcade according to claim 1, wherein the position abnormality detecting means for detecting a position abnormality of the portable safe is provided at a position separated from the portable safe. Money management system. 8. The attachment and detachment of the portable safe to and from the game-related device or the money management device is subject to the insertion of a valid operator card into the game-related device or the money management device. A money management system for a game arcade according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: 9. A method according to claim 1, wherein a match between an operator code written on said operator card and an operator code registered in said system management computer is at least one condition for determining validity. A money management system for a game arcade according to claim 8. 10. The game arcade according to claim 9, wherein the operator code is obtained by adding a random number generated when a predetermined event occurs to an operator-specific code unique to the operator. Money management system. 11. The exchange of information between the game-related device or the money management device to which the portable safe is mounted and the portable safe in the mounted state is by wireless communication. A money management system for a game arcade according to any one of the above.