JP2005287896A - Premium structure exchange system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a premium structure exchange system in which erroneous cashing due to forgery and alteration does not easily take place. <P>SOLUTION: The premium structure exchange system (10) comprises: an insertion part (113) for inserting a premium structure (1); a return part (114) for returning the premium structure; a payout part (134) for paying out cash corresponding to the premium structure; a storage part (101) for storing authentication data relating to the premium structure utilized in the premium structure exchange system and second area data for specifying the distribution area of the premium structure utilized in the premium structure exchange system; a read part (107) for reading identification data and first area data from an IC chip; and a control part (101) for executing control so as to pay out the cash corresponding to the premium structure from the payout part in the case that the authentication data and the identification data match and the first area data and the second area data match. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a prize structure exchanging system for exchanging prizes to a player such as a pachinko parlor for cash at a prize exchange.

  Generally, when a pachinko ball or a medal such as a medal obtained by a player is exchanged for a prize at a game hall such as a pachinko store, data of a predetermined amount (5000 yen, 1000 yen, etc.) is stored in advance at the game hall. In some cases, it was exchanged for a gift cash card composed of an IC card or the like. Thereafter, the player often brings the prize cash exchange card to the prize exchange and exchanges it for cash, and the prize cash exchange card exchanged for cash often returns to the game hall as a prize again (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

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  However, the gift exchange card was constantly counterfeited and altered, and the gift exchange could suffer damage. There are also players who wish to exchange prizes that have been exchanged for prizes at amusement halls other than amusement halls such as pachinko parlors designated by the prize exchange office, even if they are valid prize cash exchange cards. It was difficult to manage. In addition, if the exchange of prizes is entrusted to a human being, there is a possibility that an error in cashing may occur.

  Then, an object of this invention is to provide the prize structure replacement | exchange system which is hard to generate | occur | produce the false money by forgery or alteration.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a prize structure exchanging system for exchanging a prize structure only in a predetermined distribution range.

  Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a premium structure exchange system that suppresses the occurrence of an error in cash by automating payout of cash.

  In order to solve the above problems, a prize structure exchange system according to the present invention includes authentication data relating to a prize structure used in the prize structure exchange system and a distribution area of the prize structure used in the prize structure exchange system. A storage unit for storing the second area data for specifying the identification data, a reading unit for reading the identification data and the first area data from the IC chip of the inserted premium structure, the authentication data, the identification data, and the first The 1 area data and the 2nd area data are compared, and when the authentication data and the identification data do not match or the first area data and the second area data do not match, the inserted premium structure is returned. If the authentication data and the identification data match and the first area data and the second area data match, the cash corresponding to the value of the prize structure is paid out. And having a control unit for controlling the.

  In order to solve the above problems, a free gift structure exchange system according to the present invention includes authentication data relating to a free gift structure used in the free gift structure exchange system and a free gift structure used in the free gift structure exchange system. A storage unit for storing second region data for specifying a distribution region, a reading unit for reading monetary amount data, identification data, and first region data from the IC chip of the inserted premium structure, and authentication data And the identification data and the first area data and the second area data are compared. If the authentication data does not match the identification data, or if the first area data does not match the second area data, the inserted premium Control to return the structure, cash corresponding to the amount data when the authentication data and identification data match and the first area data and the second area data match And having a control unit for controlling the pay out, the.

  Further, the prize structure exchanging system according to the present invention includes a prize thrower having an insertion section for inserting a prize structure and a return section for returning the prize structure, and the prize structure is configured separately from the prize thrower. It is preferable to have a cash dispenser having a dispensing unit that dispenses cash according to the value of the cash.

  Furthermore, the free gift structure exchange system according to the present invention includes a second storage unit for storing free gift exchange history information relating to the free gift structure and the amount paid out, and free gift exchange history information stored in the second storage unit. And a data output terminal for outputting to the outside of the premium structure exchange system.

  Furthermore, in the prize structure exchanging system according to the present invention, the IC chip is preferably arranged in a non-contact IC card arranged in the prize structure.

  Furthermore, in the prize structure exchanging system according to the present invention, the prize structure preferably includes a prize.

  In the prize structure exchanging system according to the present invention, cash corresponding to the value of the prize structure is automatically obtained only when the authentication data and the identification data match and the first area data and the second area data match. Since it is controlled to be paid out, it is possible to limit the distribution range of the premium structure.

  In addition, in the premium structure exchange system according to the present invention, cash corresponding to the value of the premium structure is automatically obtained only when the authentication data and the identification data match and the first area data and the second area data match. Therefore, it becomes possible to further prevent false money due to counterfeiting, alteration, and human intervention.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic block diagram of a premium structure exchanging system 10 according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the prize structure exchanging system 10 includes a prize thrower 100 disposed outside the prize exchange office so that a player can easily handle it, and a prize so that an attendant can easily handle it for security reasons. The cash dispenser 130 is arranged inside the exchange.

  The prize thrower 100 includes a control unit 101, a power source unit 102, an operation unit 103, a first display unit 104, a CCD camera and / or a microphone 105, and a prize transport mechanism for transporting and temporarily storing the prize structure 1. Is done. As will be described later, the prize structure 1 used in the prize structure exchange system 10 has a card shape, a first prize structure corresponding to a first amount (for example, 1000 yen), and a second prize structure. There are two types of second prize structures corresponding to the amount (for example, 5000 yen). It is preferable that the shapes of the first prize structure and the second prize structure are the same.

  The prize transport mechanism includes a prize input unit 106, a prize reading unit 107, a first sorting unit 108, a first storage unit 109, a second storage sorting unit 110, a second storage unit 111, a third sorting unit 112, and a prize slot 113. The prize return port 114, the first prize structure outlet 115, the second prize structure outlet 116, and the like.

  The cash dispenser 130 includes a cash storage unit 131, a dispensing unit 132, a receipt printing unit 133, a cash dispensing outlet 134, a second display 135, and the like. Each element of the cash dispenser 130 is connected to the control unit 101 of the prize dispenser 100 by a line 120.

  The control unit 101 of the gift input machine 100 has an appropriate memory including a CPU, RAM, ROM, and the like, an interface for network connection such as I / O, LAN, etc., and all of the gift input unit 100 and the cash dispenser 130 are included. These elements are controlled according to a control program that is predetermined and stored in the memory. Also, the control unit 101 outputs premium exchange history information described later via a data output terminal, outputs video data captured by the CCD camera unit 105 via a video output terminal, and outputs a LAN interface. A prize exchange history information, which will be described later, can be transmitted to a server connected to a network such as a LAN or the Internet or a host computer of the headquarters via a face. Further, although not shown in the figure, a data output terminal, a video output terminal, and a network connection interface such as a LAN can be provided at an appropriate location of the prize input device 100 and / or the cash dispenser 130.

  The power supply unit 102 is connected to an AC power supply, includes the control unit 101, and supplies power to each element of the prize input device 100 and the cash dispenser 130 (not explicitly shown).

  The operation unit 103 includes a cash exchange SW and a cancellation SW attached to the front surface of the prize thrower 100. Other appropriate SW may be additionally provided.

  The first display 105 is a display device for displaying the total cash amount and the like of the input premium, and is arranged at an easy-to-see location on the premium input machine 100.

  The CCD camera unit 105 is used to capture an image of a player who uses a prize thrower, and performs video output from the video terminal described above for security purposes. The output video output is preferably recorded by a suitable recording device.

  The input unit 106 takes in the premium structure 1 placed in the premium input port 113, and the reader / writer in the reading unit 107 reads data stored in the non-contact type IC chip in the premium structure 1 in a non-contact manner. The sorting unit 108 sorts the first prize structure so as to be temporarily stored in the first storage unit 109 and the second premium structure in the second storage unit. When the amount of the prize structure 1 is confirmed, the first and second prize structures are discharged to the outlets 115 and 116 by the second sorting unit and the third sorting unit, respectively. The outlets 115 and 116 are arranged on the back side (the clerk side) of the prize thrower 100, and the clerk takes out and later sells them to a wholesale trading company. Further, when the reading unit 107 cannot read the data of the prize structure 1 appropriately, when the player cancels the cashing operation by the operation unit 103 (cancellation SW), and when it is determined that the prize structure is invalid In the case where it is determined that the prize structure is outside the distribution area, the prize structure 1 is returned to the return port 114.

  The second display 135 is a display device for displaying the total cash amount and the like of the input premium structure 1 and is arranged at a place where the staff can easily see. When the player presses the cash SW, the corresponding cash (banknotes and / coins) is paid out from the cash storage unit 131 to the payout port 134 through the payout unit 132, and the content is printed on the receipt from the printing unit 133. Is discharged. The clerk hands the cash from the payout port 134 and the receipt from the printing unit 133 to the player. In this way, at the prize exchange, the prize structure 1 and cash are exchanged.

  FIG. 2 shows an example of the prize structure exchange system 10 installed in the prize exchange 200. The prize dispenser 100 is arranged at a place where the player of the prize exchange 200 can easily see, and the cash dispenser 130 is arranged inside the prize exchange 200. The clerk hands the cash from the payout port 134 and the receipt from the printing unit 133 from the payout window 210 to the player for security reasons.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the prize structure 1. The prize structure 1 used in the present application is a card type having a thickness (D) of 5 mm, a height (H) of 58 mm, and a width (W) of 90 mm, and includes an SD memory card 402 as a prize. In the case of the first prize structure (equivalent to 1000 yen), an 8 MB SD memory card is built in as a prize, and in the case of the second prize structure (equivalent to 5000 yen), a 64 MB SD memory card is given as a prize. Is built in. Note that the SD memory card and its storage capacity are merely examples, and other memory cards, cards having other storage capacities, and other items that can be stored for a long period of time can be used.

  FIG. 4 shows an exploded perspective view of the prize structure 1. The above-mentioned prize 403 is placed at the center of the first spacer 404 cut out in the form of the prize 403, and is inserted between the upper and lower cases 401 and 407 made of resin together with the non-contact IC card 406 via the second spacer 405. Is done. Further, it is preferable that the supplier identification label 402 is affixed on the spacer 404. The upper and lower cases 401 and 407 are preferably joined by ultrasonic welding or adhesion so that the prize structure 1 is not disassembled or modified. The upper case 401 is preferably formed of a transparent resin so that the label 402 and the prize 403 can be identified from the outside.

  The non-contact IC card 406 includes an IC chip and an antenna, and is configured to be able to supply driving power from the outside via the antenna, and data related to the prize structure 1 is stored in the IC chip.

  The data stored in the prize structure 1 is 3-digit branch data, 1-digit regional data, 3-digit vendor data, 1-digit amount data (1000 yen / 5000 yen), and 7-digit premium structure serial data. This is identification data composed of a 15-digit number string. The identification data is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.

  Of the identification data, the branch data, the regional data, and the trader data are regional data for specifying the distribution range of the premium structure 1. Using this regional data, it is possible to exchange only at a prize exchange within a predetermined range. This is because there are a large number of amusement halls and prize exchanges in a wide range, and if the distribution range of the prize structure 1 is unlimited, the possibility of modification and alteration becomes high, and the management of the prize structure becomes difficult. Because.

  The 7-digit premium structure serial data is unique data, and it is possible to identify each of the free gift structures 1 one by one.

  In this embodiment, the 15-digit identification data is set so as to include 7-digit regional data and 1-digit amount data. However, for example, 7-digit premium structure serial data is used as the identification data. It is also possible to store the identification data, area data, and amount data in the IC chip in advance.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of another premium structure 2. As described above, as the premium structure 1, two types of the first premium structure (equivalent to 1000 yen) and the second premium structure (equivalent to 5000 yen) are used. However, the prize amount acquired by the game player is not always in units of 1000 yen or 5000 yen. Therefore, a player who has earned 9000 yen worth of prizes receives four first prize structures and one second prize structure, which is complicated. Therefore, a space in which a plurality of prizes 403 (equivalent to 1000 yen) can be mounted is provided in the upper and lower cases, and the prizes can be inserted according to the amount of prizes acquired. When this prize structure 2 is used, a player who has won a prize of 9000 yen receives one second prize structure and one prize structure 2 in which four prizes 403 are inserted. In the same way as the prize structure 1, the prize structure 2 is usually firmly fixed to the upper and lower cases in order to eliminate the possibility of being disassembled and / or modified. It is preferable to be configured as described above. Further, when the prize structure 2 is used, the prize 403 is inserted into the upper and lower cases of the prize structure 2 by an automatic insertion device (not shown) according to the amount of money to be acquired, and the upper and lower cases are then fixed to each other. It is preferable.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of an operation flow of the prize structure exchanging system shown in FIG. The flow is executed by the CPU or the like according to a predetermined control program stored in advance in a predetermined memory of the control unit 101.

  First, the premium input machine 100 and the cash dispenser 130 are turned on by a SW (not shown) (step 601).

  The premium structure exchange system always detects the insertion of the premium structure 1 card (step 602), and when the premium structure 1 is inserted into the insertion slot 113, the predetermined transport mechanism in the insertion portion 106 is operated to give the premium. The structures 1 are sent to the reading unit 107 one by one.

  The reading unit 107 has a reader / writer for transmitting and receiving data to and from the contactless IC card 406 in the prize structure 1 that has been sent. The identification data (15-digit number string) stored in the IC chip is read (step 603).

  Next, the control unit 101 determines whether or not the identification data can be read normally (step 604). If the identification data cannot be read, the control unit 101 controls the first sorting unit 108 at the next stage to read the identification data normally. The premium structure 1 that could not be returned is returned from the return port 114 (step 614). If the identification data can be obtained normally, it is determined that the reading is successful and the process proceeds to the next step.

  Next, the control unit 101 collates the identification data read in step 603 with the authentication data stored in advance in the memory (step 605). (Step 606), the first sorting unit 108 in the next stage is controlled to return the premium structure 1 from the return port 114 (Step 617). In the memory of the control unit 101, it is assumed that the same data as the identification data of all the free gift structures 1 is stored in advance as a database as authentication data.

  Next, the control unit 101 compares the regional data read in Step 603 with the regional data stored in advance in the memory, and determines whether or not the prize structure is in a predetermined distribution range (Step 607). ). If it is not a predetermined distribution range, it is determined that the prize structure is an illegal prize structure, and the first sorting unit 108 in the next stage is controlled to return the prize structure 1 from the return port 114 (step 617). For example, the prefecture is divided into 38 regions, and regional data representing the 38 regions is stored in the premium structure 1 issued at the game hall in each region, and cash is given only at the premium exchange 200 within the same region. It can be set so that it can be exchanged with.

  Further, even if it is determined that the identification data and the regional data are not illegal prize structures 1, a plurality of premium structures having the same identification data and regional data are simultaneously input to the premium input device 100. Or when a prize structure having the same identification data and area data is thrown into the prize thrower 100 more than once in a day (the same prize structure can be reused in a day) If the property is low), it may be regarded as an illegal prize structure and returned or a warning may be issued. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, if the prize structure exchange system installed in a plurality of prize exchanges 200 is connected to a predetermined server 30 or the like through a network 20 such as a LAN or the Internet and centrally managed, the same Even if a prize structure having the same identification data and area data is input to a prize structure exchange system installed at a different place on a day, it can be considered that there has been fraud.

  If it is determined in step 607 that the prize structure is not a fraudulent prize structure, the control unit 101 determines the amount of the prize structure 1 from the amount data read in step 603, and determines the amount of the prize structure 1 that has been input. The total amount is calculated (step 608).

  Next, in accordance with the amount data, the control unit 101 stores the first free gift structure 1 in the first storage unit when the transported free gift structure 1 is the first free gift structure (1000 yen), and the second free gift structure. If it is (5000 yen), the first sorting unit 108 is controlled so as to be stored in the second storage unit (step 609).

  Next, the control unit 101 determines whether or not the prize structure 1 is present at the slot 113 by using a sensor (not shown) or the like (step 610), and when another prize structure 1 is present at the slot 113. Steps 603 to 610 are repeated. When another premium structure 1 does not exist at the slot 113, the control unit 101 displays the total amount so far on the first display 104 and the second display 135 (step 611).

  A display example of the total amount displayed on the first display 104 and the second display 135 is shown in FIG. In the figure, 701 indicates the number of second prize structures, 702 indicates the number of first prize structures, and 704 indicates the total amount. Reference numeral 703 indicates a predetermined fee rate, reference numeral 705 indicates a fee amount, and reference numeral 706 indicates a total payout amount. In the figure, 710 indicates the total balance of cash stored in the cash storage unit 131 of the cash dispenser 130, and this portion is displayed only on the second display 135 for the attendant.

  Next, the control unit 101 determines whether the player has inserted the prize structure 1 again or pressed the cash SW or the return SW (refer to the operation unit 103) (step 612).

  When the player inputs the premium structure 1 again, the control unit 101 repeats steps 603 to 612. In addition, when the player presses the return SW, the control unit 101 controls the second sorting unit 110 and the third sorting unit 112 to store the premium structure stored in the first and second storage units 109 and 111. 1 is returned from the return port 114 (step 617). Further, when the player who confirms the first display 104 presses the cash SW, the control unit 101 displays the prize exchange history (excluding the part 710) between the prize structure 1 and cash displayed in FIG. The data is stored in a predetermined memory (step 613).

  Next, the control unit 101 performs control so that the content (excluding the portion 710) displayed in FIG. 7 is printed on a predetermined sheet by the printing unit 133 and a receipt is issued (step 614). .

  Next, the control unit 101 controls the amount of cash indicated by 706 in FIG. 7 to be paid out from the cash storage unit 131 to the payout port by the payout unit 132 (step 615). The clerk takes out the cash from the payout outlet 132 and delivers it to the player from the payout window 210 of the prize exchange 200 with a receipt. Note that the payout unit 132 and the receipt printing unit 133 may be arranged outside the prize exchange 200 so that receipts and cash can be paid out without a staff member.

  Next, the control unit 101 controls the second sorting unit 110 and the third sorting unit 112 so that the prize structure 1 stored in the first and second storage units 109 and 111 is stored in the prize thrower 100. Control is performed so that the first and second prize structure outlets 115 and 116 disposed on the back side are discharged (step 616). The clerk collects the discharged premium structure 1 and later sells it to a wholesale store.

  Thereafter, the premium structure exchanging system 10 returns to the state where the input of the premium structure 1 is always detected (step 602).

  In this way, the prize structure exchanging system collates various data, calculates the fee according to the inputted prize structure 1, and automatically pays out the corresponding cash. It became possible to prevent.

It is a schematic block diagram of the premium structure exchange system according to the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating a use condition in the premium structure exchange system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prize structure utilized for this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the prize structure shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the other example of the prize structure utilized for this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the prize exchange flow of the prize structure exchange system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of a display screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the networked prize structure exchange system.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2 ... Premium structure 10 ... Premium structure exchange system 20 ... Network 30 ... Server 100 ... Premium input machine 101 ... Control unit 107 ... Reading unit 113 ... Input port 114 ... Return port 120 ... Cable 130 ... Cash dispenser 134 … Payment outlet 200… Premium exchange

Claims (6)

In the prize structure exchange system for exchanging cash with a prize structure including an IC chip in which identification data and first area data are stored in advance,
A storage unit for storing authentication data relating to a prize structure used in the prize structure exchange system and second area data for specifying a distribution area of the prize structure used in the prize structure exchange system;
A reading unit for reading the identification data and the first area data from the IC chip of the inserted premium structure;
When the authentication data and the identification data, and the first area data and the second area data are compared, and the authentication data and the identification data do not match, or the first area data and the second area data If the data does not match, control is performed so that the inserted premium structure is returned, the authentication data and the identification data match, and the first area data and the second area data match A control unit that controls to pay out cash according to the value of the prize structure;
A prize structure exchanging system characterized by comprising: In the premium structure exchange system for exchanging cash with a premium structure including an IC chip in which amount data, identification data and first area data are stored in advance,
A storage unit for storing authentication data relating to a prize structure used in the prize structure exchange system and second area data for specifying a distribution area of the prize structure used in the prize structure exchange system;
A reading unit for reading the amount data, the identification data, and the first area data from the IC chip of the inserted premium structure;
When the authentication data and the identification data, and the first area data and the second area data are compared, and the authentication data and the identification data do not match, or the first area data and the second area data If the data does not match, control is performed so that the inserted premium structure is returned, the authentication data and the identification data match, and the first area data and the second area data match A control unit that controls to pay out cash according to the amount data;
A prize structure exchanging system characterized by comprising:   The premium structure exchanging system is configured separately from a premium input machine having an insertion section for inserting the premium structure and a return section for returning the premium structure, and the premium input machine. The premium structure exchange system according to claim 1, further comprising a cash dispenser having a dispensing unit that dispenses cash according to value. A second storage unit for storing free gift exchange history information related to free gifts and paid-out amounts;
A data output terminal for outputting the prize exchange history information stored in the second storage unit to the outside of the prize structure exchange system;
The prize structure exchanging system according to claim 1, comprising:   The prize structure exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the IC chip is arranged in a non-contact IC card arranged in the prize structure.   The premium structure exchange system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the premium structure further includes a premium.

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