JP2001224831A - Premium distribution control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a premium 2 distribution control method for identifying the normal distribution of a premium 2 through a premium trading firm 3, a game hall 4 and a premium buying place 5. SOLUTION: The premium 2 is provided with a recording part 22. The premium trading firm 3 reads passage data DB1 written in the premium buying place 5, from the recording part 22 of the premium 2 to identify the normal premium 2, and records passage data DM1 that can identify the passage of the premium treading firm 3, in the recording part 22 of the premium 2 to sell the normal premium 2 wholesale. In the game hall 4, the passage data DM1 recorded in the recording part 22 of the premium 2 by the premium trading firm 3, is read, and the premium 2 acquired by purchase is identified as the normal premium 2 and purchased. The passage data DH1 that can identify the passage of the game hall 4 is recorded in the recording part 22 of the premium 2 to pay out the premium 2 to a player. In the premium buying place 5, the passage data DH1 recorded in the game hall 4 is read from the premium 2 brought in by the player, to identify it as normal premium 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to distribution management of prizes handled in game halls such as pachinko halls,
In detail, a prize trading company that wholesales prizes to game halls, a game hall where prizes purchased from prize trading companies are exchanged for game media obtained by players, and a prize shopping area where the prizes paid are purchased. The present invention relates to a distribution management method for prizes distributed between the companies.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a game hall such as a pachinko hall, a player plays a game by renting a game medium. The player returns the game media to the game hall after the game is over, and receives a prize corresponding to the number of game media obtained at the time of the return. The prize received at this time is a special prize that can be purchased at a prize purchase area provided outside the game hall by enclosing a pendant or a precious metal in a case. Of course, it is also possible to select and obtain ordinary prizes, that is, everyday prizes such as sweets, clothing, bags and the like as normal prizes.

[0003] In the following, a conventional example will be described by taking a pachinko hall as an example, but the same applies to a game hall of a rotary type gaming machine using medals as a game medium. In pachinko halls, prizes to be paid out to players are purchased from prize trading companies. Furthermore, the purchased prize is paid out to the game player in exchange for a game medium, and can be purchased at the prize purchase area. And the prizes that pachinko halls buy from prize trading companies are:
Different enclosures are enclosed depending on the amount of money that can be purchased at the prize shop, and several types that can be identified in appearance are prepared. In the pachinko hall, the number of pachinko balls, which are game media acquired by the player, is counted, and a prize in which the amount purchased at the prize purchase area is equal to the number of pachinko balls is paid out to the player. Of course, the number and types of prizes to be paid out may be plural.

[0004] A player takes the acquired prize to a prize shopping area and obtains cash corresponding to the amount of the prize in exchange for the prize. The prize shopping area is provided with a manned prize shopping area where a clerk identifies and purchases a prize by appearance, or an automatic prize reader that automatically counts the prize and automatically determines the authenticity of the prize. There were manned or unmanned prize shops. Then, the prize trading company repurchases the prizes purchased at the prize shopping area from the prize shopping area, and the prize trading company wholesales the purchased prizes to the pachinko hall again.
In this way, the prize is repeatedly used and distributed around a game hall such as a prize trading company, a pachinko hall, and a prize shopping area.

[0005]

However, when a prize is purchased at a prize shopping area, the authenticity of the prize is determined by an unauthorized distribution route unless the prize brought in is a fake. Even if brought in, it was judged as a regular prize. That is, even if the prize itself is genuine, the prize itself can be purchased even if the prize is stolen from a prize trading company or a pachinko hall, and the purchase price is paid for the prize not exchanged in the game hall. Had a point.

In some pachinko halls, a POS system has been introduced to manage prize stock or payout status. However, it merely manages the status of prizes in the pachinko hall. Before purchasing from a prize trading company, or
After being paid out of the pachinko hall, the prizes were not managed.

[0007] In view of these problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a prize distribution management method capable of determining whether or not a prize passes through a regular route.

[0008]

[MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] The present invention relates to a prize distribution method for prize distribution in which a prize trading company that wholesales prizes and a prize buying place where the prizes are purchased and the purchased prizes are purchased by the prize trading company. The prize is provided with a recording unit for recording pass-through data.When a prize trading company sells a prize wholesale, the pass-through data that can identify that the prize has passed through the prize trading company is recorded on the prize trading unit. A method of managing a prize in which a prize is purchased at a prize buying area by reading pass data recorded in a prize recording unit and identifying and purchasing the prize leaked from a prize trading company. ,

And,

[0010] A prize trading company that wholesales prizes, a game hall that buys prizes from the prize trading company and pays out the purchased prizes to players, a prize purchased by the game hall, and a prize purchased by the prize trading company. In the prize distribution management method of prize trading between a prize trading company, a game hall, and a prize purchase place, the prize is provided with a recording unit in which pass-through data is recorded. When purchasing a prize, the pass data recorded in the prize recording section is read to identify that the prize has passed through the prize shopping area. Identified passing data is recorded and wholesaled. In game halls, prizes are purchased from a prize trading company and recorded in the prize recording section when they are paid out to players. The prize trading company reads the passed-through data, identifies the prize as having flown out of the prize trading company, and pays out the prize. A prize characterized in that the prize can be purchased by being identified as a prize, and if the prize can be purchased by a prize trading company, pass data that can identify that the prize has passed through the prize shopping area is recorded in the recording section of the prize purchased. Distribution management method,

And,

A prize trading company that wholesales prizes, a game hall that buys prizes from the prize trading company and pays out the purchased prizes to players, a prize purchased by the game hall, and a prize purchased by the prize trading company. In the prize distribution management method of prize trading between a prize trading company, a game hall, and a prize purchase place, the prize is provided with a recording unit in which pass-through data is recorded. When purchasing a prize, the pass data recorded in the prize recording section is read to identify that the prize has passed through the prize shopping area. In order to purchase prizes from a prize trading company, pass-through data recorded in the prize recording unit is recorded at the game hall. When the player reads the data and identifies it as a prize leaked from a prize trading company and purchases it, and pays it out to the player, it records the passing data that can identify that it passed the game hall in the prize recording part and pays it out as a prize ,
At the prize shopping area, when purchasing prizes, the pass data recorded in the prize recording section is read, the prize paid out from the game hall is identified and purchased, and if the prize can be purchased by a prize trading company, Is a prize distribution management method, characterized in that the prize is recorded by recording pass data that can be identified as having passed through the prize shopping area in the recording section of the prize purchased,

Is provided. Hereinafter, the operation of the present invention will be described. For the prize to be distributed, the passing data encrypted when passing through the prize trading company and the prize shopping area is recorded in the recording unit. At the prize trading company and the prize shopping area, the prize trading company identifies the regular prize that has passed the prize shopping area by reading the prize passing data, and the prize shopping area is the regular prize that has passed the prize trading company. Identify that. or,
In the invention in which the passing data is also recorded in the prize in the game hall, the passing data is recorded in the recording unit when the prize is passed through the prize trading company, the game hall, and the prize shopping area. At the prize trading company, the game hall, and the prize shopping area, by reading the prize passing data, it is determined that the prize is a regular prize that has passed through the distribution channel immediately before itself.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a prize, and FIG.
4 is an explanatory view of a C-chip, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of a prize inspection machine, (a) shows a front perspective view, (b) shows a rear perspective view, and FIG. 5 shows a prize automatic dispensing machine. FIG. 6 (a) shows a player side, FIG. 6 (b) shows an employee side, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a prize reader installed at a prize shopping area.

Reference numeral 1 denotes a prize distribution channel according to the embodiment of the present invention. The distribution channel 1 includes a prize 2 as a distribution medium, a prize trading company 3 as a distribution point of the distribution channel 1, a pachinko hall 4 as the game hall, and a prize shopping area 5. In this embodiment, the pachinko hall 4 will be described as an example of a game hall for paying out the prize 2 which is a distribution medium to a player. However, a game hall using a rotatable game machine or the like as a game machine may be used. It may be a hall in which a game medium is lent out to play a game and the premium 2 is paid out in exchange for the game medium obtained by the player.

As shown in FIG. 2, the prize 2 is a prize body made of a pendant, an accessory, a precious metal or the like, and is fixed by embedding an IC chip 22 as a recording portion in a plastic case 21 having a plate shape. 23 is enclosed. The prize 2 is like a non-contact IC card using a non-contact type IC chip 22 that generates an electromotive force using a magnetic field, and obtains an electromotive force by a change in a magnetic field generated around the IC chip 22 and obtains an IC. By changing the magnetic field, the chip 22 performs data inquiry and data transmission / reception. In the present invention, the prize 2 is made of a non-contact IC card, but a terminal portion for securing electrical connection between the IC chip 22 and an external device is provided on the surface of the prize 2 to input and output power and signals. May be performed.

Next, in FIG. 3, the storage area of the IC chip 22 will be described as a storage area 24 in a pseudo manner. In the storage area 24, unique number information D1 as information for identifying the IC chip 22 and the IC chip 2
In this case, personal identification information D2 encrypted in order to identify the password 2 is recorded in advance. The IC chip 22 has a data area 25 for storing information on the prize 2. The IC chip 22 is formed so that the input of the password information is indispensable to access the data area 25.
Data recorded in the data area 25 is protected. Hereinafter, data recorded in the data area 25 will be described. In the data area 25, the prize data D3 and the amount data D4 are recorded as read-only information so as not to be rewritten. Further, in the data area 25, when the prize 2 is wholesaled from the prize trading company 3, the product ID data DM1 written by the prize trading company 3, the processing date and time data DM2 indicating the writing date, and the prize from the pachinko hall 4 to the player. Hall ID data DH1 and processing date / time data DH2 written by the pachinko hall 4 when paid out, purchase place ID data DB1 and processing written by the prize shop 5 when a prize is sold from the prize shop 5 to the prize trading company 3. The date and time data DB2 is written, and each data is readable. The product ID data DM1 is used as passing data for identifying that the product has passed the prize trading company 3, and
The D data DH1 is used as passing data for identifying that the vehicle has passed through the pachinko hall 4, and the shop floor ID data DB1 is used as passing data for identifying that the shop has passed the prize shop 5. In this embodiment, each data described in the data area 25 is formed so as to be protected by the password information D2.
Each data may be protected by recording each data without recording the data, or each data and personal identification information may be encrypted to further enhance security. Furthermore, the data area 25 can store distribution number data that records the number of times the prize 2 has circulated through the prize trading company 3, the pachinko parlor 4, and the prize shopping area 5.

The prize 2 thus formed is distributed via a prize trading company 3, a pachinko parlor 4, and a prize buying place 5. The prize trading company 3 is a trading company that wholesales the prize 2 paid out at the pachinko hall 4 to the pachinko hall 4, and includes a prize inspection machine 6 that can write data to the wholesale prize 2 and read data of the prize 2. Then, the prize trading company 3 purchases the prize from the prize shopping area 5 and writes data in the data area 25 of the prize 2 purchased by the prize inspection machine 6. The data written at this time are the product ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2,
The prize trading company 3 writes the prize 2 with these data written.
To pachinko hall 4. The prize inspection machine 6 used in the prize trading company 3 can read various data written in the data area 25 and has a function of writing the product ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2. As described above, the commodity ID data DH1 indicating that the prize is wholesale from the prize trading company 3 is written in the prize 2 to be wholesaled, and the prize 2 is also sold from the prize trading company 3 in other places of the distribution channel. Can be identified.

As shown in FIG. 4, the prize inspection machine 6 is provided with a mounting portion 61 on which a plurality of prizes 2 can be mounted and an input portion 62 for inputting data to be written to the prize 2 and other commands.
Transport means (not shown) for transferring the prize 2 placed on the placing portion 61
The prize inspection machine 6 reads the data recorded in the prize 2 with a reader / writer (not shown), and writes the data specified by the input unit 62 into the prize 2. . reading,
The prize inspection machine 6 that has performed the writing can discharge the prize 2 from the discharge port 63 provided on the back surface as the prize 2 has been inspected. The prize inspection machine 6 used in the prize trading company 3 has a product ID
By preliminarily setting only the data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 to be writable, falsification of other data can be prevented.

The pachinko hall 4 is a game hall in which a plurality of pachinko machines (not shown) are installed and pachinko balls are lent to a player to play a game. The prize 2 is purchased from a prize trading company 3, and the player obtains a result of the game. In exchange for the pachinko balls, pay out the prize 2 corresponding to the number. However, depending on the wishes of the player, other commodities such as chocolate, tobacco and clothing may be paid out in exchange for pachinko balls, or the prize 2 and other prizes (not shown) may be paid out. And
The payout of the prize 2 is performed by using the prize automatic payout machine 7.
The automatic prize dispensing machine 7 can be equipped with a plurality of types of prizes 2 on the employee side, as shown in FIG. 5, in which (a) shows the player side and (b) shows the employee side of the pachinko hall 4. A plurality of prize storage units 71 are provided. A payout port 72 for paying out the prize 2 from a plurality of provided prize storage units 71 is provided on the player side of the automatic prize payout machine 7, and a table 73 for paying out the prize 2 is provided in front of the payout port 72. Furthermore, a reader / writer unit (not shown) that can read data recorded in the prize 2 and can write data into the prize 2 is provided inside, and a ball counter (see FIG. (Not shown). When a ball number signal is input from a ball number counter (not shown), the required number of each type of prize 2 corresponding to the ball number signal can be calculated and automatically paid out to the table 73. And the prize automatic dispensing machine 7
Although not particularly shown and described, a mechanism necessary for paying out the prize 2, that is, an arithmetic unit, a payout mechanism, and the like are provided.
In addition, the automatic prize dispensing machine 7 uses a reader / writer unit (not shown) to store the product ID data DM recorded on the prize 2.
1 and the processing date / time data DM2 can be read, and the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 can be written.
By identifying the data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2, it identifies that it is a regular prize 2 via a regular distribution route, and if it is a regular prize 2, the hall ID data DH
1 and the processing date and time data DH2 can be written out and paid out. Also, the product ID data D recorded in the prize 2
If the M1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are not the data recorded by the prize trading company 3 but the prize 2 not passing through the regular distribution route or a falsified prize, it is provided inside the automatic prize dispensing machine 7. Although it is formed so that it can be collected in the collection space 74, it may be formed so that it is discharged to the employee from a discharge port (not shown) provided on the employee side of the automatic prize dispensing machine 7 and is notified to the employee by a buzzer sound or the like. .

As described above, when the automatic prize dispensing machine 7 is provided in the pachinko hall 4, at the time of the prize 2 payout, at least the product ID recorded on the IC chip 22 of the prize 2.
By reading the data DM1, it is possible to identify whether or not it is a regular prize 2 wholesaled from the prize trading company 3, and if it is a genuine product, the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 can be written. In this embodiment,
The automatic prize dispensing machine 7 is configured to calculate the type of the corresponding prize 2 and the number of balls from the input number-of-balls signal. It may be configured such that an instruction signal instructing whether to pay out the individual is input and the prize 2 is paid out from each payout opening 72 by the specified number,
Further, an input unit including a numeric keypad or the like may be provided so that an employee directly inputs and pays out the number of premiums to be paid out.

In the pachinko hall 4, a prize inspection machine 6 may be provided in place of the prize automatic payout machine 7 like the prize trading company 3. In this case, in the pachinko parlor 4, the commodity I recorded in the data area 25 of the prize 2 by the prize inspection machine 6.
The D data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 can read other data, and the hole ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 can be written. Then, in the pachinko hall 4, the prize 2 in which the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 are written by the prize inspection machine 6.
To the player. In this way, the prize 2 paid out from the pachinko hall 4 is written with the hall ID data DH1 indicating that the prize has been paid out in the pachinko hall 4.
It becomes possible to identify the prize 2 that has passed through the pachinko hall 4 at another place in the distribution channel. The prize inspection machine 6 used in the pachinko hall 4 is the same as the prize inspection machine 6 used in the prize trading company 3, except that the data that can be written in the prize is only the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 in advance. It is possible to prevent data recorded in the premium 2 from being falsified.

The prize purchase area 5 purchases the prize 2 brought in by the player and transfers the prize 2 purchased to the prize trading company 3.
Purchased by That is, as shown in FIG. 6, in the prize buying area 5, the counter is provided with a prize reader 8, and the purchase of the prize 2 is automated. The prize reader 8
A prize lane 81 on which the user bringing in the prize 2 places the prize 2, a counting section (not shown) for taking in the prize 2 and counting the number of the prize 2, and a payout port for paying out cash corresponding to the counting result 82, a start button 83 for taking in the prize 2 placed and starting counting, a display unit 84 for displaying the counting result, and a confirmation button 85 for confirming and pressing the display result. Then, the user places the mounting unit 8
The prize 2 is placed on 1 and the start button 83 is pressed to start counting. When the prize reader 8 confirms the display result displayed on the display unit 84 and presses the confirmation button 85, the prize reader 8 pays the counted amount of the prize 2 to be purchased from the payout port 82. Further, similarly to the prize inspection machine 6, the prize reader 8 is capable of reading each data stored in the IC chip 22 of the prize 2 and counting a reader / writer (not shown) capable of writing data to the prize 2. Provided before or after the operation. The reader / writer (not shown) can read the hole ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 stored in the captured IC chip 22 of the prize 2, and read the read hole ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2. Thus, it is possible to identify whether or not the prize 2 taken into the prize reader 8 has passed through the regular distribution route. If the prize 2 has passed through the regular distribution route, the IC chip 22 of the prize 2
The purchase place ID data DB1 and the processing date / time data DB2 can be written. If the read hole ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 or the hole ID data DH1 is not data written by a predetermined pachinko hall 4, that is, if the prize 2 is out of the regular distribution route, Alternatively, if the prize 2 is an illegal prize 2 due to theft, forgery, falsification, or the like, the display unit 84 displays that the prize is not a regular prize 2 and an outlet (not shown) provided on the employee side of the prize reader 8. ) Can be discharged. At the prize shop 5, the prize reader 8 can read the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 and other data recorded in the data area 25 of the prize 2, and purchase point ID data DB1 and processing date / time DB2. Can be written. Then, in the prize shopping area 5, the prize 2 in which the premises ID data DB1 and the processing date / time data DB2 are written by the prize reader 8 is purchased by the prize trading company 3. Thus, from the prize shopping area 5 to the prize trading company 3
The prize 2 to be purchased includes a purchase place ID data DB1 indicating that the prize has passed the prize purchase place 5 and a processing date / time data DB
2 is written, and it is possible to identify the prize 2 that has passed through the prize shopping area 5 in other places of the distribution route. In this embodiment, an outlet (not shown) of the prize reader 8 is provided on the employee side from the viewpoint of security, and the prize 2 except for the regular prize 2 is formed so as to be retrievable at the purchase place 5. An exit (not shown) may be formed on the player side and returned to the player.

The prize shopping area 5 does not necessarily have to be provided with the prize reader 8 to automatically identify and count the prize 2 and pay out cash. Employee waits and receives prize 2 from the player,
The cash corresponding to the prize 2 may be paid out. In this case, the prize shop 5 is provided with a prize inspection machine 6 in advance similarly to the prize trading company 3, the prize 2 received from the player is inspected by the prize inspection machine 6, and the hall ID recorded in the prize 2 is provided.
The data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 are read to identify whether or not the product is a regular distribution route product. If the product is a prize 2 via a regular route, purchase place ID data set in the prize inspection machine 6 in advance DB1 and processing date and time data D
By writing B2, it can be identified that the prize 2 has passed through the prize shopping area 5.

As described above, in each distribution route of the prize trading company 3, the pachinko parlor 4, and the prize shopping area 5, each ID data that can identify the passage of each route is written, so that the normal distribution is possible in other distribution routes. It is possible to identify whether or not the gift 2 has been circulated. In this embodiment, each pass data is written as separate ID data, and the prize 2 is identified by reading each pass data.
The pass data to be written in each distribution route may be formed to be written in the same ID data. By reading this same ID data in each pass route, it is determined whether or not the data has passed through the immediately preceding distribution route on the distribution route. May be identifiable.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. In the prize trading company 3, the prize inspection machine 6
The product ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are recorded on the C chip 22. Then, the prize 2 on which the product ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are recorded is wholesaled to the pachinko hall 4. In the pachinko hall 4, the commodity ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are read by the prize reader 7 or the prize inspection machine 6, and the purchased prize 2 is read.
Is a prize 2 wholesaled by the prize trading company 3. If the merchandise ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are other than the data recorded by the prize trading company 3, it is identified that the prize 2 is mixed from other than the prize trading company 3 which is a regular distribution route. Investigation of the route becomes possible. Product ID data D recorded in prize 2
If the M1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are prizes 2 via the regular route, the prize 2 corresponding to the number of pachinko balls acquired by the player is paid out to the player.

Premium 2 paid out from pachinko hall 4
Is brought to the prize shopping area 5, where the prize 2
Can be purchased for an amount equivalent to. At prize shopping area 5,
The prize 2 is given to the prize lane 81 of the prize reader 8 by the player.
And the start button 83 is pressed. Then, the prize 2 is taken into the prize reader 8 from the prize lane 81, and the prize ID data D3 and the amount data D4 which are read-only and stored in the IC chip 22 of the prize 2 are read. At the same time, the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 are read to determine whether or not the prize 2 has passed the regular pachinko hall 4. At this time, if a prize 2 other than a genuine product that has not passed through the regular pachinko hall 4 is mixed, the prize 2 is discharged from the discharge port 87 and the display unit 84 indicates that fact. In the case of the prize 2 that has passed through the regular pachinko hall 4, the amount of the read amount data is displayed on the display unit 84, and when the player confirms the displayed content and presses the confirmation button 85, the cash corresponding to the amount data is displayed. From the payout exit 82. When a plurality of prizes 2 are placed, the total amount is displayed and the amount is paid out.

In the case where the prize shop 5 identifies the prize 2 by the prize inspection machine 6 without providing the prize reader 8, an employee buys the prize 2 from a player. And
The premium 2 purchased is inspected by the premium inspection machine 6. That is, the prize inspection machine 6 reads the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 recorded on the IC chip 22 of the purchased prize 2, and determines whether or not the prize 2 has been paid out at the predetermined pachinko hall 4. If the prize 2 is a regular prize 2 having passed through a regular distribution route, the IC chip 22 of the prize 2 purchased has a purchase place ID data DB1 for identifying that the prize 2 has passed the prize purchase place 5. Then, the processing date / time data DB2 is written. The prize 2 recording these data is purchased by the prize trading company 3. In the prize trading company 3, the prize inspecting machine 6 uses the purchase place ID data DB from the IC chip 22 of the prize 2 purchased.
1 and the processing date / time data DB2 are read, and it is identified whether or not it has passed through the prize shop 5 which is a regular distribution route.
Then, the above processing for wholesale sale to the pachinko hall 4 is performed again, and the premium 2 is wholesaled to the pachinko hall 4.

In this embodiment, in the pachinko parlor 4, the commodity ID recorded by the prize trading company 3 from the prize 2
The data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2 are read, and the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 are further written into the prize 2 to perform the identification process. As a second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the pachinko hall 4 has passed. An embodiment in which identifiable data is not written will be described. In the case of this embodiment, the prize 2 is the same as in the first embodiment. The prize trading company 3 records the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 of the pachinko hall 4 that wholesales the prize 2 in advance. Others are the same as the first embodiment.

The pachinko hall 4 pays out the prize 2 purchased from the prize trading company 3 to the player in exchange for the pachinko ball without discriminating whether or not the prize 2 has passed the regular prize trading company 3. Others are the same as the first embodiment.

The prize shopping area 5 is a prize 2 brought by the player.
, The hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 written by the prize trading company 3 are read, data processing is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and the prize trading company 3 purchases prizes again. Others are the same as the first embodiment.

As described above, in the second embodiment, it is possible to determine whether or not the prize has been passed through the regular distribution route at the prize shopping area 5 by determining whether or not the prize 2 has been wholesaled from the prize trading company 3. Thus, the prize trading company 3 can determine whether or not the prize has passed through the prize shopping area 5 which is a regular distribution route. In this embodiment, the hall ID data DH1
And the processing date and time data DH2 are recorded,
Even if the hall ID data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 are formed without being recorded, whether or not the prize 2 is wholesaled from the prize trading company 3 is identified by the product ID data DM1 and the processing date / time data DM2. Good. In this case, the hole ID is stored in the data area 25 of the IC chip 22.
A recording area for the data DH1 and the processing date / time data DH2 may not be provided.

[0033]

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if a prize circulating in the prize trading company, the pachinko hall, and the prize shopping area is brought out of the regular distribution route to the distribution route, the prize trading company, the pachinko hall, etc. And, by reading and identifying the data written on the prize in each distribution channel of the prize shopping area, it is possible to find a prize deviating from the regular distribution route, and illegal prizes due to theft, forgery, falsification, etc. are brought in. Can be prevented.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a prize

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an IC chip.

FIG. 4A is an explanatory perspective view of a front side of a prize inspection machine,
(B) is a perspective view of the back side.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory view showing the front side of a prize reader;
(B) is an explanatory view showing the back side.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view of another prize reader.

[Explanation of symbols]

 D1 Unique number information D2 Password information D3 Premium data D4 Price data DM1 Merchandise ID data DM2 Processing date and time data DH1 Hall ID data DH2 Processing date and time DB1 Buy shop ID data DB2 Processing date and time 1 Distribution channel 2 Premium 21 Plastics case 22 IC chip 23 Premium main body 24 Storage area 25 Data area 3 Premium trading company 4 Pachinko hall 5 Premium shopping area 6 Premium inspection machine 61 Placement unit 62 Input unit 63 Discharge port 7 Premium automatic dispensing machine 71 Premium storage unit 72 Payment outlet 73 Table 74 Collection space 8 Prize reader 81 prize lane 82 payment slot 83 start button 84 display section 85 confirmation button

Claims (3)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A prize trading company that wholesales and sells prizes, and a prize purchase area where the prizes are purchased and the purchased prizes can be purchased by the prize trading company. When a prize trading company sells a prize wholesale, it records the passing data that can identify that the prize has passed through the prize trading company, and sells the prize. A method for managing the distribution of a prize, characterized in that when purchasing a prize, the pass data recorded in the prize recording unit is read to identify and purchase the prize leaked from a prize trading company. 2. A prize trading company that wholesales prizes, a game hall that purchases prizes from the prize trading company and pays out purchased prizes to players, a prize purchased by the game hall, and a prize purchased by the prize trading company. A method for managing a prize in which a prize is distributed between a prize trading company, a game hall, and a prize purchase place, wherein the prize is provided with a recording unit for recording passing data; Then, when buying a prize, the pass data recorded in the prize recording section is read to identify that the prize has passed through the prize purchase area, and when purchasing prizes wholesale, the prize has passed the prize trading company in the prize recording section. In the game hall, purchase prizes from a prize trading company and store them in the prize recording section when paying out to players. The recorded pass-through data is read to identify and give away the prize from the prize trading company.At the prize shopping area, when purchasing the prize, the pass-through data recorded in the prize recording section is read and the prize is leaked from the prize trading company. It is characterized in that it can be purchased by identifying the purchased prize, and when the prize can be purchased by a prize trading company, passing data that can identify that the prize has passed through the prize shopping area is recorded in the recording section of the purchased prize. How to manage prize distribution. 3. A prize trading company that wholesales prizes, a game hall that purchases prizes from the prize trading company and pays out purchased prizes to players, a prize purchased by the game hall is purchased, and a prize purchased is purchased by the prize trading company. A method for managing a prize in which a prize is distributed between a prize trading company, a game hall, and a prize purchase place, wherein the prize is provided with a recording unit for recording passing data; Then, when buying a prize, the pass data recorded in the prize recording section is read to identify that the prize has passed through the prize purchase area, and when purchasing prizes wholesale, the prize has passed the prize trading company in the prize recording section. In the game hall, if you buy a prize from a prize trading company, you can record the pass data that can identify When the data is read, the prize has been leaked from the prize trading company, it is purchased, and when it is paid out to the player, the passing data that can be recognized as having passed through the game hall is recorded in the prize recording part and paid out as a prize. When purchasing a prize at the prize shopping area, the pass-through data recorded in the prize recording section is read to identify the prize paid out from the game hall, and the prize is purchased by a prize trading company. The present invention relates to a method of managing the distribution of premiums, wherein pass-through data for identifying that the premium has passed through a premium purchase area is recorded in a recording section of the premiums purchased and purchased.