JP2002253836A - Storage medium readable and rewritable of stored game medium information and read and rewrite system for game information stored in storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use a multifunctional card to the full by sufficiently understanding the function possessed by the card. SOLUTION: In this readable and rewritable storage medium for stored game medium information, a function exhibitable by reading the game medium information possessed by a storage medium is displayed in a mode visually recognizable and discriminative from the other function every function realizing device having this function. The function exhibitable by the function realizing device by reading the game medium information of the storage medium for storing the game medium information is displayed on the storage medium in a mode visually recognizable and discriminable from the other function every function, and the storage medium is presented to a read and write device set in the function realizing device showing the same display as the display shown in the storage medium, whereby the function possessed by this function realizing device can be received.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage medium from which stored game medium information can be read and rewritten, and a system for reading and rewriting game information stored in the storage medium. In detail, pachinko balls used for playing pachinko machines, slot machines, game machines, etc.,
The present invention relates to a storage medium on which information on a game medium such as a medal is stored and from which the stored game medium information can be read and rewritten, and a system for reading and rewriting the game information stored on the storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a card, which is a storage medium used in a game hall such as a pachinko hall or a slot machine hall, stores information on a game medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal as a so-called prepaid card, and stores the ball. It is known to provide a replay card and also have a so-called membership card function. Furthermore, a game medium lending machine installed in a game arcade having a function of lending or saving balls by reading and writing information on game media stored in the card, or reading and writing information on game media stored in the card A vending machine installed in a game arcade having a function of exchanging drinks, cigarettes and the like is known. As a member card, a free use ticket for a parking lot is issued as a function of a special treatment card.

[0003]

However, the card, which is a conventional storage medium, has sufficient functions for a player who first visits a game hall or a player who is not good at understanding complicated contents. Understanding and maximizing the use of the card has been a challenge.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a function realizing apparatus having a function that can be exhibited by reading game medium information stored in a storage medium, in such a manner that it can be visually distinguished from other functions. The function that can be displayed by the function realizing device by displaying the function and reading the game medium information of the storage medium in which the game medium information is stored,
Each function is displayed on the storage medium in a manner that can be visually distinguished from other functions, and the storage medium is presented to a read / write device installed in the function realizing apparatus in which the same display as the display shown on the storage medium is displayed. Accordingly, the present invention provides a storage medium capable of receiving and providing the function of the function realizing apparatus, capable of reading and rewriting the stored game medium information. Therefore, by viewing the game medium, it is possible to read and rewrite the stored game medium information which enables the function realizing device capable of providing the function by presenting the game medium to be visually recognized in advance. It is possible to provide a medium.

Further, the present invention has a function which can be exhibited by reading game medium information stored in a storage medium, which is installed in a game arcade, and each function can be visually distinguished from other functions. By presenting the function realization device displayed in the mode and the stored game medium information to the function realization device, the functions that can be exhibited by the presented function realization device are separated into other functions for each function. A storage medium that is displayed in a visually recognizable manner, and a read / write device that reads and writes information stored in the storage medium and transmits the information to a function realizing device. A storage medium characterized in that a storage medium is presented to a read / write device that transmits information to a function realizing device on which the same display is displayed, thereby receiving provision of a function of the function realizing device. Stored game information reading rewriting system provides. Therefore, it is possible to provide a system for reading and rewriting game information stored in a storage medium which allows the user to visually recognize a function realizing device capable of providing a function by presenting the game medium by viewing the game medium. It is possible.

Further, according to the present invention, for each function realizing apparatus having a function that can be exhibited by reading game medium information stored in a storage medium, the function is displayed in a form that can be visually distinguished from other functions. The functions that can be performed by the function realizing device by reading the game medium information of the storage medium on which the game medium information is stored are displayed on the storage medium in a manner that allows each function to be visually distinguished from other functions. At the same time, the function realizing device presented by presenting the storage medium to the read / write device installed in the function realizing device in which the same display as the display expressed in the storage medium is displayed is clearly indicated. A readable and rewritable storage medium for stored game medium information capable of receiving provision of a function having the same. Therefore, by looking at the game media, it becomes possible to visually recognize in advance the function realizing devices that can provide the functions by presenting the game media, and to be able to clearly indicate the presented function realizing devices. It is possible to provide a readable and rewritable storage medium for the stored game medium information.

Further, the present invention has a function which can be exhibited by reading game medium information stored in a storage medium, which is installed in a game arcade, and each function can be visually distinguished from other functions. A function realizing device displayed in a manner
By presenting the stored game medium information to the function realizing device, the functions that can be exhibited by the presented function realizing device are displayed for each function in a visually recognizable manner from other functions, A storage medium that specifies the function realizing device presented by presenting the storage medium; and a read / write device that reads and writes information stored in the storage medium and transmits the information to the function realizing device. A storage medium is presented to a read / write device that transmits information to a function realizing device in which the same display as the display displayed on the medium is displayed. And a system for reading and rewriting the game information stored in the storage medium. Therefore, by viewing the game medium, it becomes possible to visually recognize in advance the function realizing device capable of providing the function by presenting the game medium, and to be able to clearly indicate the presented function realizing device. It is possible to provide a system for reading and rewriting the game information stored in the game information.

[0008]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 2 to 7 show displays installed in a game arcade, and a storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention. 8 to 10 showing the front view, FIGS. 11 to 13 showing the configuration of the storage medium, and FIG. 14 showing the flowchart.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a game hall. In this embodiment, the game hall 11 is a pachinko hall, but may be a game hall of another game machine. Reference numeral 12 denotes a pachinko game machine. The pachinko games 12 are installed in a plurality of rows in the game hall 12 so as to form a so-called island.
13 is a replay machine. The replay machine 13 is installed in the middle of the island and can pay out the ball. 21 is
Member card reader. Member card reader 21
Is installed adjacent to the prize management POS 31 at a counter in the game hall 11. The member card reader 21 has the same function as the point receiving machine. Then, by inserting the multi-function card, which is the storage medium 41, into the member card reader 21, the visit points are added for each visit up to one visit per day. 22 is an automatic prize dispensing machine. It is possible to pay out special prizes by inserting the multi-function card, which is the storage medium 41, into the automatic prize payout machine 22. 23, 2
Reference numeral 4 denotes a vending machine. In this embodiment, the vending machine 23 includes a cigarette vending machine and a soft drink vending machine, and by pressing a button of a desired item, it is possible to exchange premiums for cigarettes and soft drinks. . However, even for similar vending machines, the vending machine 24 without the display shown in FIGS.
Multifunction cards that are not usable. 25 is a ball counter. 26 is a medal counter. Ball counter 2
At 5, the number of pachinko balls is calculated by pouring pachinko balls. In the medal counter 26, the number of medals is calculated by pouring medals. 27 is a data disclosure terminal. The data disclosure terminal 27 has a data browsing function such as the number of recent ball-outs and the number of hits of each gaming machine. Furthermore, the data disclosure terminal 27 can have a point addition function. 31 is a prize management POS. In the prize management POS 31, a multifunctional card as a storage medium can be used as a conventional prize exchange card, and it is possible to store prize balls obtained by a player.

The display or icon A shown in FIG.
Means that the prize can be exchanged. Automatic prize dispensing machine 22 having the function indicated by icon A, prize management POS
31. The display, that is, the icon B shown in FIG. 3 means that a coin can be saved or a medal can be saved. It is affixed to the member card reader 21, the ball counter 25, and the medal counter 26 having the function indicated by the icon B. The display, that is, the icon C shown in FIG. 4 means that replay is possible. Affixed to the replay device 13 having the function indicated by the icon C. The display or icon D shown in FIG. 5 means that data can be browsed. It is attached to the data disclosure terminal 27 having the function indicated by the icon D. The display, that is, the icon E shown in FIG. 6 means that the coins can be paid out from the vending machine 23. The icon E is affixed to a vending machine 23 such as a cigarette vending machine or a soft drink vending machine having the function indicated by the icon E. FIG.
In the display, that is, the icon F shown in FIG. The icon F is affixed to the premium management POS 31 having the function indicated by the icon F.

Reference numeral 41 denotes a storage medium. The storage medium 41 is
As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the non-contact I
It consists of a multi-function card that is a C card. The card body is
The IC chip 42 is embedded with a thickness of 0.76 mm. An antenna 43 is provided along the outer periphery of the storage medium 41. When the storage medium 41 is brought close to the reader / writer, the antenna 43 receives a radio wave transmitted from the device without making contact with the reader / writer, and operates the IC to read and write information. In FIG. 9, reference numeral 44 denotes a storage medium 41.
It is an icon display on the surface. In the icon display 44, icons A to F having a function capable of causing the function realizing device to perform the function are selected and displayed by printing or attaching a seal. That is, in the storage medium 41,
Replaying machine 13, member card reader 21, automatic prize dispensing machine 22, vending machine 2, which are function realizing devices usable in game hall 11 having a function indicated by an icon.
3, the same icons A to F as those affixed to the ball counter 25, the medal counter 26, the data disclosure terminal 27, and the prize management POS31 are attached. The number and arrangement of the icons displayed by printing or attaching stickers to the multifunctional card as the recording medium 41 can be changed according to the type of the function realizing device used in the pachinko hall.

Reference numeral 45 shown in FIG. 10 denotes an icon light emitting unit. The icon light-emitting unit 45 is installed close to the icon display 44. The icon light emitting section 45 may be provided in the icon display 44. The light emitting unit 45 emits light by bringing the storage medium 41 close to a usable function realizing device,
A function realizing device that can be operated by the storage medium 41 can be confirmed on the card. The number and arrangement of the icons displayed by printing or attaching stickers to the multifunctional card as the recording medium 41 can be changed according to the type of the function realizing device used in the pachinko hall.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of a multi-function card which is a storage medium 41. The storage medium 41 shown in FIG. 11 is a multi-function card in which a CPU is mounted on an IC chip. 51 is RFINTERFACE. The RFINTERFACE 51 receives the radio wave transmitted from the control device by this antenna unit and induces energy. 52 is CONTACTES INTERF
ACE UNIT. CONTACTES IN
The TERFACE UNIT 52 constitutes a non-contact card communication control unit. 53 is a RAM. RAM53
Acts as a read / write memory. 54 is
TRIPLE-DES. TRIPLE-DES5
Reference numeral 4 denotes a function of performing an encryption process to maintain the security of the multi-function card as the recording medium 41. The above CR
Compared with YPTO UNIT65, it is possible to perform a higher encryption process. 55 is a CPU, that is, a central processing unit. 56 is EEPROM DATA & PR
OGRAM MEMORY. EEPROM DA
The TA & PROGRAM MEMORY 56 is an electrically erasable read-only memory. 57 is a ROM, that is, a read-only memory. 58 is SECU
RITY LOGIC. SECURITY LO
The GIC 58 reads data written in the tag LSI easily, and makes it impossible to write data.
For example, a configuration page is set in a part of the memory of the tag LSI to restrict the access right. 59
Is INTERFACE MANAGEMENT. INTERFACE MANAGEMENT59
Uses an amplitude modulation, a frequency modulation, a phase modulation, and a spread spectrum method in order to control communication and prevent disturbance in wireless communication due to noise, spurious signals, and the like.

The storage medium 41 shown in FIG.
This is a multi-function card without a CPU mounted on the chip. 61 is ANSWER TO REQUEST. The ANSWER TOREQUEST 61 has a function of outputting an answer signal (ANSWER) in response to a request signal (REQUEST) from the function implementing device. 62 is
ANTI COLLISION. ANTI CO
The LLION 62 is a function for preventing this interference because communication may be confused when a large number of non-contact IC cards (multi-function cards as the recording medium 41) are present in the detection area of the function realizing device. 63 is SELECT
APPLICATION. SELECT APP
The LICATION 63 is a function for selecting a processing method for the RAM 57, for example, processing such as block reading or block writing. 64 is AUTHENTICAT
ION ACCESS CONTROL. AUT
HENTICATION ACCES CONTROL
Reference numeral 64 denotes a function for confirming the password of the data transmitted from the function realizing apparatus. 65 is a CRYPTO UNIT. The CRYPTO UNIT 65 is a function for performing an encryption process in order to maintain the security of the multi-function card as the recording medium 41.

FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a multi-function card which is a storage medium 41. The storage medium 41 illustrated in FIG. 13 includes an IC chip on which a CPU is mounted and an icon light emitting unit 45 including five light emitting diodes is provided. 66 is PARALLEL INTERFA
CE. PARALLELINTERFACE66
Is a communication unit capable of parallel signal processing, and can light any one of the icon light-emitting units 45 according to a command from the CPU 55.

In this embodiment, the storage medium 41 is a function realizing device having a function that can be exhibited by reading game medium information of the storage medium.
Replaying machine 13, member card reader 21, automatic prize dispensing machine 22, vending machine 23, ball counter 25, medal counter 26, data disclosure terminal 27, mode that can be visually distinguished from other functions for each prize management POS31 With the icon A
To F. Storage medium 4 in which game medium information is stored
The replay machine 13, the member card reader 21, the automatic premium payout machine 22, the vending machine 23, the ball counter 25, the medal counter 26, the data disclosure terminal 27 Premium management POS31
Are stored in the storage medium 41 in a manner that allows each function to be visually distinguishable from other functions.
Display with F.

The replay device 13, which is a function realizing device in which the same display as the display shown in the storage medium 41 is displayed,
By presenting the storage medium 41 to a member card reader 21, an automatic prize dispensing machine 22, a vending machine 23, a ball counter 25, a medal counter 26, a data disclosure terminal 27, and a read / write device installed in the prize management POS31. , The presented function realizing device is specified. The storage medium 41 stores the replaying machine 13, the member card reader 21, the automatic prize dispensing machine 22, the vending machine 23, the ball counter 25, the medal counter 26, the data disclosure terminal 27, and the premium management POS 31, which are the function realizing apparatuses. Of the stored game media capable of receiving the provision of the function possessed by the user.
Therefore, by watching the game medium 41, the game medium 4
1, a replaying machine 13, a member card reader 21, an automatic prize dispensing machine 22, a vending machine 23, a ball counter 25, a medal counter 26, and a data disclosure terminal, which are function realizing apparatuses capable of providing functions by presenting 1. 27, the prize management POS 31 can be visually recognized in advance, and the replaying machine 13, the member card reader 21, the automatic prize payout machine 22, the vending machine 23, the ball counter 25, Medal counter 26, data disclosure terminal 27,
It is possible to provide a storage medium 41 capable of reading and rewriting stored game medium information in which the premium management POS 31 can be specified.

The rewriting system according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises a function realizing device, a storage medium 41, and a read / write device. In this embodiment, the function realizing device of the rewriting system includes a replay device 13, a member card reader 21,
Automatic prize dispensing machine 22, vending machine 23, ball counting machine 25,
Medal counter 26, data disclosure terminal 27, premium management PO
It consists of S31. The function realizing device has a function that can be exhibited by reading the number of points, which is game medium information included in the storage medium 41, installed in the game hall 11, and visually recognizes other functions for each function. The icons A to F are displayed in a distinguishable manner.

In the storage medium 41 of the rewriting system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the stored game medium information is stored in the replaying machine 13 and the member card reader 2 which are function realizing devices.
1. Automatic prize dispensing machine 22, vending machine 23, ball counter 2
5. By presenting to the medal counter 26, the data disclosure terminal 27, and the prize management POS 31, the functions that can be exhibited by the presented function realizing device can be visually distinguished from other functions for each function. The displayed function realizing device is indicated by presenting the storage medium.

In the rewriting system according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the reader / writer serving as the read / write device, when the storage medium 41 is brought close to the storage medium without touching the storage medium 41,
Read and write the information stored in the device, and rewrite the information into a function replay device 13, a member card reader 21, an automatic prize dispenser 22, a vending machine 23, a ball counter 25, a medal counter 26, The data is transmitted to the data disclosure terminal 27 and the premium management POS 31.

In the rewriting system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the replaying machine 13, the member card reader 21, and the automatic prize dispensing machine 22 are function realizing apparatuses displaying the same display as the display displayed on the storage medium. , Vending machine 23, ball counter 25, medal counter 26, data disclosure terminal 27,
By presenting the storage medium 41 to the read / write device that transmits information to the prize management POS 31, the presented function realizing device is specified, and the provision of the function of the function realizing device is received.

Therefore, by looking at the game medium 41, it is possible to visually recognize the icons A to F in advance for a function realizing apparatus capable of providing a function by presenting the game medium, and to display the function realizing apparatus presented. It is possible to provide a system for reading and rewriting the game information stored in the storage medium 41 which can specify the icons as the icons A to F.

That is, FIG. 14 is a flow chart of a system in the case where the vending machine 23 is a function realizing device. The storage medium 41, which is a multifunctional card, is brought close to a reader / writer attached to the vending machine 23 of the tobacco or soft drink. Then, communication starts. Then
Determine whether the multi-function card has been recognized. When the multi-function card is recognized, the management information corresponding to the ID code of the multi-function card is read, and the multi-function card 41
During 200 ms, the LED installed near the icon of the corresponding function realizing device is turned on. It is determined whether there is a number of balls that can be exchanged for the desired tobacco or soft drink. If the number of balls is insufficient, return to the start. When it is determined that there is a number of exchangeable balls, the user presses the password and the button of the desired cigarette or soft drink. Then, I
The number of possessed balls is subtracted from the management information corresponding to the D card. In the embodiment shown in this flowchart, the vending machine 2
Although the contactless card is set close to 3, a contact card may be used and inserted directly into a card reader / writer. Further, in this embodiment, the password is input before the desired cigarette or soft drink button is pressed, but the input of the password may be omitted.

[0024]

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if a player first comes to a game hall or a player who is not good at understanding complicated contents, the functions of the multi-function card can be fully understood and the card can be maximized. Can be used for a limited time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a display according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the storage medium according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the storage medium according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of a storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a configuration diagram of a storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Amusement arcade 12 Pachinko game machine 13 Replay machine 21 Member card reader 22 Automatic prize payout machine 23 Vending machine 24 Vending machine 25 Ball counter 26 Medal counter 27 Data disclosure terminal 31 Premium management POS 41 Storage medium 44 Icon 45 Icon light emitting section

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A function realizing apparatus having a function that can be exhibited by reading game medium information of a storage medium, wherein the function is displayed in a form visually distinguishable from other functions, and the game medium information is displayed. The functions that can be performed by the function realizing device by reading the game medium information of the storage medium storing the information are displayed on the storage medium in a manner that can be visually distinguished from other functions for each function. Presenting the storage medium to the read / write device installed in the function realizing device in which the same display as the display shown in the above is shown, it is possible to receive the provision of the function of the function realizing device. A readable and rewritable storage medium for game medium information stored. 2. A function installed in a game arcade and having a function that can be exhibited by reading game medium information stored in a storage medium, and displaying a function for each function so that it can be visually distinguished from other functions. Function presenting device, and presenting the stored game media information to the function realizing device, so that the functions that can be exhibited by the presented function realizing device can be visually distinguished from other functions for each function. And a read / write device for reading and writing information stored in the storage medium and transmitting the information to the function realizing device. The same display as the display displayed on the storage medium is displayed. A game stored in a storage medium characterized by receiving the provision of a function of the function realization apparatus by presenting the storage medium to a read / write device transmitting information to the function realization apparatus. Information reading and rewriting system. 3. For each function realizing device having a function that can be exhibited by reading game medium information of a storage medium, the function is displayed in a manner visually recognizable from other functions, and the game medium information is displayed. The functions that can be performed by the function realizing device by reading the game medium information of the storage medium storing the information are displayed on the storage medium in a manner that can be visually distinguished from other functions for each function. Presenting the storage medium to the read / write device installed in the function realizing device in which the same display as the display shown in the above is shown, and clearly indicating the presented function realizing device, and providing the functions of the function realizing device. Readable and rewritable storage medium for stored game medium information, characterized by being able to receive the same. 4. A function which can be exhibited by reading game medium information stored in a storage medium, which is installed in a game arcade, and each function is displayed in such a manner as to be visually distinguishable from other functions. A function realizing device that presents the stored game media information to the function realizing device so that the functions that can be performed by the presented function realizing device can be visually distinguished from other functions for each function And a storage medium that specifies the function realizing device presented by presenting the storage medium, and reads and writes information stored in the storage medium and transmits the information to the function realizing device. A function realizing device that presents a storage medium to a read / write device that transmits information to a function realizing device that displays the same display as the display displayed on the storage medium. A system for reading and rewriting game information stored in a storage medium, wherein the current device is specified and the provision of the function of the function realizing device is received.