JP2001265896A - Method, device, and system for providing information, recording medium and method for manufacturing recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information providing method for a game center which enables cost-effective charging. SOLUTION: This method has a step for storing information on its own game center that the game center has inputted in a storage means, a step for retrieving the information on the game center from the storage means under conditions of more than one of the location of a game center, the kind of a game machine, and open center information that an information user has inputted, a step for providing information on a game center meeting the conditions for the information user, and a step for storing charging information in the storage means corresponding to the information user according to the amount of information on the game center provided for the information user.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for providing information on a game store (hall) that provides a game with a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine or the like by a computer system.
In particular, the present invention relates to a method capable of providing information on a game store suitable for an unspecified number of information users, and appropriately charging both a game store as an information provider and a player as an information user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, information on a game arcade has been provided by printed matter such as a newspaper insert advertisement. It takes time for these printed advertisements to be created and distributed, and it is not possible to provide instant information.

[0003] In addition, it is possible to provide information on amusement arcades by broadcasting media such as television commercials, but it has not been possible to supply information desired by information users accurately using one-way media.

[0004] Therefore, attempts have been made to provide information on a game arcade by a computer system through a communication network such as the Internet.

[0005]

In a method of providing information of a game store using a conventional computer system, a game store is required to store the information of its own store in an information intermediary on a server for providing information. The game store had to pay a certain amount of information provision fee regardless of whether or not the information of the store was used by the information user. As a result, the balance between advertising effectiveness and cost is not balanced, which has hindered the increase in the number of gaming stores that post information on the system.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of storing information of a local store inputted by a game store in a storage means;
The location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine,
A computer which has a step of searching for information of a game store from the storage means according to any one or more conditions of the store opening information, and a step of providing the information user with information of a game store satisfying the condition. An information providing method for providing information of a game store according to, according to the amount of information of the game store provided to the information user, storing the billing information corresponding to the information user, An information usage fee is collected from the information user based on billing information.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the game store in the storage means, and at least one of the location of the game store, the model of the game machine, and the store opening information inputted by the information user. Providing information of a game store by a computer, comprising: a step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means in accordance with the condition of; and a step of providing information of a game store satisfying the condition to the information user. In accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user, there is a step of storing billing information corresponding to the game store, information from the game store based on the billing information It is characterized by collecting a provision fee.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the game store in the storage means, and at least one of the location of the game store, the model of the game machine, and the store opening information inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means according to the condition of; and a step of providing information of the game store corresponding to the condition to an information user beforehand, In an information providing method for providing, the method includes a step of storing billing information according to an information amount of the gaming shop provided to the information user,
An information usage fee or an information provision fee is collected at a predetermined ratio to both the information user and the game arcade based on the billing information.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is a step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the game store in the storage means, and at least one of the location of the game store, the model of the game machine, and the store opening information inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means according to the condition of; and a step of providing information of the game store corresponding to the condition to an information user beforehand, In the information providing method for providing information, the method includes a step of storing in one or both of billing information of the information user and billing information of the gaming shop according to a type of information of the gaming shop provided to the information user. Collecting an information usage fee or an information provision fee from the information user and the gaming shop based on the respective charging information.

According to a fifth aspect based on the first to fourth aspects, the method further comprises a step of adding the charging information in accordance with a unit of the information of the game store provided to the information user.

The sixth invention is applied to an information providing apparatus having a storage unit for storing information of a game store and billing information, wherein a means for storing information of the own store inputted by the game store, Means for retrieving information on the amusement store from the storage means in accordance with at least one of the following conditions: the location of the amusement store, the model of the amusement machine, and the opening information of the amusement store; And a means for storing billing information in the storage unit in accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user.

A seventh invention is applied to an information providing system in which a server, an amusement store terminal, and an information user terminal are connected by a communication network, and the server provides information of the amusement store to the information user terminal. The store terminal has means for the gaming store to input information of the own store, and the information user terminal inputs at least one of the location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information desired by the information user. With means to
Means for storing the information input by the game store in storage means, and means for searching for information on the game store from the storage means according to the conditions input by the information user;
A means for providing the information user with information on the game store that satisfies the condition; and a means for storing billing information according to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user.

[0013] In the sixth or seventh invention, there is provided means for storing billing information corresponding to the information user or the amusement shop, and information is used from the information user or the amusement shop based on the billing information. Fees or the amount of information provided can also be collected. The apparatus further comprises means for storing billing information at a predetermined ratio in both the billing information of the information user and the billing information of the information provider, and the information user and the information provider based on the billing information. An information usage fee or an information provision fee can also be collected. In addition, according to the type of information of the game store provided to the information user, the information storage means for storing in one or both of the information user's billing information, the information provider's billing information, , An information usage fee or an information providing fee can be collected from the information user and the information provider. Further, a means for storing the billing information according to a unit of the information provided to the information user may be provided.

An eighth invention is a data recording medium readable by a computer, wherein the step of storing the information of the shop inputted by the game shop in the storage means, the location of the game shop inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information on the gaming store from the storage means in accordance with at least one of the conditions of the model of the gaming machine and the store opening information, and providing the information user with the information on the gaming store corresponding to the condition. Is used in an information providing method for providing information of a game store by a computer, and according to an information amount of the game store provided to the information user, the information user, one or both of the game store Corresponding billing information is stored.

A ninth invention is a method for creating a computer-readable data recording medium, comprising the steps of: storing information of a local store inputted by a game store in a storage means; A step of retrieving information of the amusement store from the storage means in accordance with at least one of a store location, a model of a gaming machine, and store opening information; and information on the amusement store corresponding to the condition for the information user. And storing the charge information corresponding to one or both of the information user and the game store on a recording medium according to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user.

A tenth invention is a recording medium readable by a computer, wherein the step of storing the information of the shop inputted by the game shop in the storage means, the location of the game shop inputted by the information user, A step of retrieving information on the game store from the storage means in accordance with at least one of the conditions of the model of the gaming machine and the store opening information, and a step of providing the information user with information on the game store corresponding to the condition, And a program for causing a computer to execute an information providing method having a step of storing billing information in a storage unit in accordance with an amount of information of a game store provided to the information user.

An eleventh invention is a method of creating a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program to be executed by a computer, wherein the program stores information of the own store inputted by the game store in a storage means. And a step of retrieving information on the game store from the storage means in accordance with at least one of the following conditions: the location of the game store, the model of the gaming machine input by the information user, and the store opening information input by the information user. The method further comprises the step of providing information on a game store that satisfies the condition, and the step of storing billing information in storage means according to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user.

[0018] In the eighth to eleventh inventions, billing information is stored corresponding to the information user or the amusement shop,
An information usage fee or an information provision amount can be collected from the information user or the game store based on the billing information. The apparatus further comprises means for storing billing information at a predetermined ratio in both the billing information of the information user and the billing information of the information provider, and the information user and the information provider based on the billing information. An information usage fee or an information provision fee can also be collected. In addition, according to the type of information of the gaming shop provided to the information user, the information user's billing information, the information provider's billing information is stored in one or both, based on the respective billing information Thus, an information use fee or an information provision fee can be collected from the information user and the information provider. Further, the accounting information may be stored in accordance with a unit of the information provided to the information user.

[0019]

According to the first invention, the billing information is stored in correspondence with the information user in accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. Can be collected. That is, the information user is charged for each page of the information of the game store obtained by searching the game store by the information user.

According to the second aspect, the billing information is stored in correspondence with the game store in accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user, so that the cost-effective charging can be performed. Yes, it is possible to collect information provision fees from game stores. That is, a fee is charged to the game store for each page of the game store information obtained by the information user searching for the game store.

According to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention, it is possible to charge both the information user and the amusement store with a balance of cost-effectiveness, and to collect an information use fee or an information provision fee. . For example, 80% of game stores and 2 information users
The fee is charged at a predetermined rate such as a percentage.

According to the fifth aspect, billing information is added in accordance with a unit of information, so that calculation of billing information is facilitated. That is, the information user is charged for each page of the information of the game store obtained by searching for the game store.

According to the sixth and seventh inventions, since the storage means for storing the billing information in accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user is provided, it is possible to carry out the billing in which the cost-effectiveness is balanced. it can.

The recording medium according to the eighth invention or the recording medium prepared by the method according to the ninth invention stores the billing information in accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user.
Charges that balance cost-effectiveness can be provided.

The program recorded on the recording medium of the tenth invention or the program recorded on the recording medium created by the creation method of the eleventh invention depends on the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. Since the billing information is stored, it is possible to perform the billing with a balance of cost-effectiveness.

[0026]

Next, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the present embodiment. Server 2 is the Internet 1 which is a communication network
User terminal 4 which is connected to and operated by the information user
A game store as an information provider is connected so as to be able to communicate via the Internet 1 with a game store terminal 5 which operates information.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server 2. The CPU (arithmetic processing unit) 6 executes a program stored in advance, processes input / output data, and controls other units. The server 2 is connected to the Internet 1 via a communication input / output unit 7, and inputs and outputs data from a communication network. The storage unit 10 is configured by a hard disk and stores the database 3. The database 3 includes a game store information file 3A, a user information file 3B, a billing information file 3C, and a regional information file 3D. The game store information file 3A stores information such as the ID of the game store, the password, the location, the possessed model, the number of jackpots for each model, etc. for each game store. The user ID and password of the information user are stored in the user information file 3B. The billing information file 3C stores billing information for each game store and billing information for each information user. The local information file 3D includes prefectures all over Japan,
The names of municipalities and municipalities adjacent to each municipalities are stored.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for registering information. When a game store registers information, it accesses the information broker server 2 from its own game store terminal 5 via the Internet 1 (302), and inputs the game store ID and password from the game store terminal 5. , To the server 2. In the server 2, the game store I sent from the game store terminal 5
D, the password is collated with the ID and password stored in the game store information file 3A, and the connection is authenticated (303). Thereafter, the amusement store calls the registration screen for the amusement store information at the amusement store terminal 5, inputs necessary items, and transmits the amusement store information to the server 2 (304).

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation at the time of calling information. A user of the information providing system accesses the information intermediary server 2 from the user terminal 5 via the Internet 1 (402).
Enter the ID and password of the information user from
Send to The server 2 collates the information user ID and password transmitted from the user terminal 4 with the ID and password stored in the user information file 3B, and authenticates whether connection is possible. The information user enters the location of the game store where he / she wants to provide the information,
The condition is transmitted to the server 2 (403). The server 2 searches for a game store that matches the input condition, and transmits the store name to the user terminal 4. At the user terminal 4, the shop name information sent from the server is displayed as a list, and the information user selects a game shop from which information is to be obtained (40).
4). Thereafter, the server 2 transmits a charge approval screen, and the information user approves the charge from the user terminal 4 (40).
5). Thereafter, the server 2 transmits the detailed information of the hall to the user terminal 4, and the user terminal 4 displays the information sent from the server 2 (406). At the same time, the server 2 adds the billing information to the billing information file 3C according to the transmitted information (407).

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of screen transition when information is called. This figure shows details from step 403 to step 406 of the flowchart shown in FIG.

A person who wants to obtain information on a game store accesses the top page of the server 2 of the information broker and selects whether to search for a game store by limiting the area or to search for a newly opened game store ( 501). When "Search by region" is selected, a region selection screen is displayed, and the region where the game store is to be extracted is specified based on the displayed map or by inputting the name of a municipal office (502). After the region is specified, the server 2 searches the game store information file 3A of the database 3 and extracts a game store in the specified region. If there is no game store in the designated area, or if the number of extracted game stores is less than the number of stores to be displayed on the predetermined screen, refer to the area information file 3D and play a game in an area adjacent to the designated area. Stores are also searched and extracted. The server 2 transmits the extracted store name of the game store to the user terminal 4, and the user terminal 4 displays the store name in a list format (503).

On the other hand, if "search by new store opening information" is selected, after specifying a region on the region selection screen (504), the same search as described above is performed, and a new dress for the specified period is specified within the specified region. Extract the amusement stores that open. When there is no newly opened game store in the designated area, a newly opened game shop in an area adjacent to the designated area is searched for and extracted in the same manner as described above. The server 2 transmits the extracted store name of the game store to the user terminal 4, and the user terminal 4 displays the store name in a list format (505).

When the information user selects a store name on the screen 503 or 505, a charge approval screen is displayed (5).
06), alerts the information user that subsequent information will be charged. If the information user selects [YES], the billing approval information is transmitted to the server 2, and after confirming the billing approval, the server 2 transmits detailed information of the hall to the user terminal 4, and the user terminal 4 transmits the detailed hall information. Display information (50
7). On the other hand, if the information user selects [NO], the server 2 transmits the store name list screen (503) or the new opening list screen (505) again, and the user terminal 4 transmits the store name list screen (503) or the new opening list screen. (505) is displayed again.

At this time, when the hall bears the information provision fee of the hall detailed information as in the second embodiment described later, the hall detailed information 1 is displayed without displaying the billing approval screen (506). It is displayed (507). In addition, the fourth
As in the above embodiment, a flag indicating the bearer of the information provision fee is stored in the game store information file 3A for each hall or each information to be provided, and when the store name is selected on the screen 503 or the screen 505, The flag may be referred to to determine whether to display the charge approval screen (506).

The store name list screen (503) and the new store opening list screen (505) are provided with a column for inputting a model name, and only the hall in which the input model is installed is displayed from the displayed halls. You can also search and display a list of store names.

The detailed hole information 1 includes information such as the name of the hall, the location of the hall, the model installed, and the ball exchange rate (507).

When the information user needs more detailed information of the hole, the detailed information of the hole 1 screen (50)
When the mouse cursor is moved to the [detailed information] button (not shown) of 7) and clicked, the charge approval screen is displayed again (508), and the information user is further charged for the subsequent information. Call attention. If the information user selects [YES], the charging approval information is transmitted to the server 2, and after confirming the charging approval, the server 2 transmits further detailed information of the hole to the user terminal 4, and the user terminal 4 The detailed hall information screen 2 is displayed (508). The hall detailed information 2 contains information of high value to the information user, such as the number of jackpots for each model.

FIG. 6 shows a part of a region selection screen corresponding to the screens 502 and 504 of FIG. Screen 50 of FIG.
2. Although the map of Japan is displayed on the screen 504, the names of prefectures nationwide are displayed on the region selection screen shown in FIG. 6 to urge the information user to select a region. When the information user moves the mouse cursor to the desired area (for example, Gunma) and clicks, the information of the selected area is transmitted to the server,
The names of municipalities in Gunma prefecture as shown in FIG. 7 are displayed. In FIG. 7, the information user moves the mouse cursor to a desired municipal name (for example, Kiryu) and clicks, and information on the selected area is transmitted to the server 2 as shown in FIG. A game store (hall) around Kiryu-shi
Is displayed.

Further, in FIG. 7, a model name input column is provided at the lower left of the screen, so that the model name can be input. If a model name is entered in the model name input field, a game shop where the entered model is installed in the selected municipalities is searched and extracted. As a result, the number of installations of the model at each game store shown in FIG. 12 is displayed.

FIG. 8 shows details of a store name list screen corresponding to 503 in FIG. On this screen, list information of the halls around the area (Kiryu City) selected on the previous screen is displayed, and the information user is prompted to select a store name. The information user can select the desired store name (for example, pachinko *****) When the mouse cursor is moved and clicked, the selected information is transmitted to the server.

FIG. 9 shows a charge approval screen. The charging approval screen is displayed before displaying the screen for charging the information user, and requests the information user to approve the charging. In the present embodiment, the detailed information of the hall in FIG. 10 is charged to the information user, so that a screen requesting approval is displayed before displaying this information screen. Although the charge approval screen shown in FIG. 9 is for asking whether to accept the charge, a password may be input on this charge approval screen in order to further increase security. Further, the amount or points to be charged, the balance of the prepaid amount, or the remaining points may be displayed on the charging approval screen.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the detailed hall information screen. On this screen, in addition to the name of the hall and the location (location of the hall), the names and models of the models installed in the hall and the ball exchange rate are posted.

FIG. 11 shows an example of the hole detailed information screen, which is displayed after the hole detailed information shown in FIG. On this screen, detailed information for each machine is shown, and the model name and the number of big hits are listed for each machine.

FIG. 12 shows the number of models installed for each game store. When the model name is input in FIG. 7, a game shop in which the input model is installed in the selected municipalities is searched and extracted, and the number of input models installed is displayed for each game shop.

Several forms can be considered for the charging method in the information providing method of the present invention. In the first embodiment described above, an information user is charged and an information usage fee is collected. In a second embodiment described below, a game store, which is an information provider, is charged and an information provision fee is collected. Further, in the third and fourth embodiments, both the information user and the game arcade are charged, and an information usage fee and an information provision fee are collected from each.

In the first embodiment, since the information user is charged, each time the information is provided, the information user is requested to approve the charging. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a charging process when charging an information user. When the information user selects information by selecting a hall name or the like (602, screens 503, 505 in FIG. 5), a charge approval screen is displayed (screen 506 in FIG. 5), and the information user is asked to approve the charge. Ask (603). When the information user approves the charging, the detailed information of the game store is transmitted from the server 2 (604, screen 507 in FIG. 5), and the charging information file 3C
Of the information user is added (step 407 in FIG. 4). The collection of the information usage fee can be reduced from the amount paid in advance, or can be collected every month and settled with a credit card.

In the first embodiment, charging information is added for each user in accordance with the amount of information provided, and the user bears the information usage fee. Stores can be cost-effectively balanced. Therefore, there is an effect that an increase in the number of game stores participating in this information providing system can be expected.

In the second embodiment, a fee is charged to the game store, which is the information provider, so that the charge approval screen (FIG. 5)
506) need not be provided. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a billing process in the case of billing a game store. When the information user selects the information (612), the detailed information of the gaming store is transmitted from the server (613), and the charging information of the gaming store relating to the information provided in the charging information file is added (61).
4). This billing information is totaled on a monthly basis and collected from the game store. The screen transition in the second embodiment is the same as that in FIG. 5 except that the screen 506 and the screen 508 are not provided.
It is the same as that shown in FIG.

In the second embodiment, charging information is added for each game store in accordance with the amount of information provided, and the game store bears the information provision fee. You can make good bills. Therefore, there is an effect that an increase in the number of game stores participating in this information providing system can be expected. Further, since the information user is not required to bear the information usage fee, use of the information can be expected, and an increase in the advertising effect is expected.

In the third embodiment, both the information user and the game shop are charged, and each bears an information use fee and an information provision fee. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a billing process for billing both the information user and the game store. When the information user selects the information (622), a charge approval screen is displayed and the information user is requested to approve the charge (623). When the information user approves the charging, the detailed information of the gaming shop is transmitted from the server 2 (624). At the same time, the server 2 refers to the charging rate data from the game store information file 3A (625),
The charge ratio between the game store and the information user is calculated (626).
The charging rate is recorded, for example, such that the game store bears 0.8 and the information user bears the remaining 0.2. Based on the result, the billing information of the gaming shop related to the provided information in the billing information file is added (627), and further,
Billing information of the information user is also added (628). At this time, reference to the charging rate data (625) and calculation of the charging rate (626) are performed to request the information user to approve the charging (62).
Before 3), the charge amount is displayed on the charge approval screen,
It may be configured to display consumed points.

The information service fee from the game store can be reduced by collecting the information service fee from the information user, for example, by subtracting it from the amount paid in advance, or by summing up each month and making a payment with a credit card. Collected by a method such as bank transfer from a game store.

In the third embodiment, the billing information of the information user and the billing information of the game shop are added according to the amount of information provided. It is possible to expect an increase in the number of game stores participating in this information providing system.

Also, a large amount (for example, 80%) of the amount of money per information is borne by the game store and the remaining (for example, 20%) is borne by the information user, so that the information user is burdened with a large amount. Information can be received without being hung, and information users receive information many times,
Harassment that places an excessive burden on the game store can be prevented.

Further, as the information user receives more detailed information, the burden ratio of the information user may be increased. That is, the burden ratio between the game store and the information user may be changed with respect to the value of the provided information.

In the fourth embodiment, both the game shop as the information provider and the information user as the information user share the fee in different forms. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a charging process when charging an information user. When the information user selects the information (632), it is necessary to charge the information user by referring to the type of detailed information of the game store to be transmitted and the charging flag that records a predetermined charging method according to the desire of the game store. If the information is information (634), charging approval is requested (635). If the information does not require charging the information user (634), the information is transmitted without requesting charging approval (6).
36). Thereafter, the information is added to the billing information of the gaming shop or the information user by a predetermined billing method corresponding to the billing flag.

Specifically, the cost for providing general information for introducing the game store is borne by the game store, and the charge information of the game store related to the provided information in the charge information file is added. If the information user desires more detailed information, after the information user approves the charging, the detailed information of the game store (for example, the number of jackpots for each model, etc.) is transmitted from the server, and the information stored in the charging information file The billing information of the information user is added. The method of collecting the information use fee and the information provision fee may be the same as in the third embodiment described above.

In the fourth embodiment, the billing information of the information user and the billing information of the game shop are added according to the amount of information provided. It is possible to expect an increase in the number of game stores participating in this information providing system. Further, since it is possible to determine whether to charge the information user or the amusement store depending on the type of information to be provided and the amusement store related to the provided information, various charging methods can be realized,
There is an effect that can respond to various needs of the game store.

Further, the third embodiment described in the fourth embodiment
By applying the embodiment of the present invention, when the information user is requested to approve the charging, the user can bear a part of the information provision amount as the information usage fee, and further various charging methods can be realized. There is.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart at the time of registering information.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of calling information.

FIG. 5 is a screen transition diagram when information is called.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a screen when information is called.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart at the time of charging.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart at the time of charging.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart at the time of charging.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart at the time of charging.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Internet 2 Server 3 Database 4 User terminal 5 Game store terminal 6 CPU 7 Communication input / output unit 8 Display unit 9 Input unit 10 Storage unit

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[Claims] A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the game store in the storage means; and a step of at least one of a location of the game store, a model of the gaming machine, and information on opening of the store inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means, a step of providing the information user with information of the game store corresponding to the condition, and a step of responding to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user Storing the billing information corresponding to the information user, and collecting an information usage fee from the information user based on the billing information. 2. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the game store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the location of the game store, the model of the game machine, and the opening information of the game inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means, a step of providing the information user with information of the game store corresponding to the condition, and a step of responding to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. Storing the billing information corresponding to the gaming shop, and collecting an information providing fee from the gaming shop based on the billing information. 3. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the gaming store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means, a step of providing the information user with information of the game store corresponding to the condition, and a step of responding to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. And storing the billing information at a predetermined ratio in both the billing information of the information user and the billing information of the gaming shop, and both the information user and the gaming shop receive the billing information based on the billing information. An information providing method characterized by collecting an information usage fee or an information providing fee. 4. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the gaming store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information of the gaming machine inputted by the information user. Retrieving the information of the amusement store from the storage means, providing the information user with the information of the amusement store corresponding to the condition, and selecting the type of the information of the amusement store provided to the information user. And storing the information in one or both of the billing information of the information user and the billing information of the amusement shop. The information user and the amusement shop use the information usage fee based on the respective billing information. Or, an information providing method characterized by collecting an information providing fee. 5. The information providing method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of adding the billing information in accordance with a unit of the information of the game store provided to the information user. 6. A means for storing information on a game store and information on billing information, a means for storing information on the own store inputted by the game store, a location of the game store inputted by an information user, and information on a game machine. A model, a means for retrieving information on the game store from the storage means, and a means for providing the information user with information on the game store corresponding to the condition, according to any one or more conditions of the store opening information; Means for storing billing information in the storage unit in accordance with the amount of information of the game store provided to the information user. 7. An information providing system in which a server, an amusement store terminal, and an information user terminal are connected by a communication network and provide information of the amusement store from the server to the information user terminal. The information user terminal comprises means for inputting information of its own shop, the information user terminal comprises means for inputting at least one of the location of the gaming shop desired by the information user, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information of the shop, The server is
Means for storing the information inputted by the game store in storage means; means for searching for information on the game store from the storage means in accordance with the condition inputted by the information user; An information providing system comprising: means for providing information on a game store to be played; and means for storing billing information in accordance with the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. 8. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the game store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the location of the game store, the model of the game machine, and the store opening information inputted by the information user. Providing information on a game store by a computer, comprising: a step of retrieving information on a game store from the storage means; and a step of providing the information user with information on the game store satisfying the condition. A computer-readable data record that is used in a method and stores billing information corresponding to one or both of the information user and the amusement store, depending on the amount of information provided by the amusement store to the information user. Medium. 9. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the gaming store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means, a step of providing the information user with information of the game store corresponding to the condition, and a step of responding to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. The information user,
Storing the billing information corresponding to one or both of the amusement arcades in a recording medium. 10. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the gaming store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the following: the location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information of the gaming machine inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means, a step of providing the information user with information of the game store corresponding to the condition, and a step of responding to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. And storing the charge information in a storage means, and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing the computer to execute the information providing method. 11. A step of storing the information of the own store inputted by the gaming store in the storage means, and according to at least one of the location of the gaming store, the model of the gaming machine, and the opening information of the gaming machine inputted by the information user. A step of retrieving information of a game store from the storage means, a step of providing the information user with information of the game store corresponding to the condition, and a step of responding to the information amount of the game store provided to the information user. And storing the billing information in a storage means. The method for creating a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute the information providing method.