JP2006006398A - Ic card settlement system and ic card - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an IC card settlement system and an IC card for improving the ability to pull in customers by writing an identification ID individually set to a game device with which a game is played, to an IC chip. <P>SOLUTION: By using a non-contact type IC card 4, game media are put out in the game device 7, the identification ID individually set for each used game device 7 is written to the IC chip 5 of the IC card 4, points are imparted to a player on the basis of the number of imparting points set for each written identification ID, and the player receives various kinds of services at a counter 8 on the basis of the imparted points. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an IC card settlement system and an IC card for paying out game media using an IC card such as an Edy (registered trademark) card in a game arcade such as a casino or a game center, and in particular, stored in the IC card. The present invention relates to an IC card settlement system and an IC card that improve the ability to attract customers by giving a privilege to a player based on identification information.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an IC card having an IC chip that pays a predetermined amount in advance and stores the amount information is used in order to facilitate the payment of a game fee when playing a game in a game room such as a casino or a game center. It has been. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-235463 discloses an IC card issuing machine that issues an IC card in which money amount information according to the amount of cash placed in a cash entrance is recorded, and money amount information recorded on the IC card. The amount information obtained by subtracting a predetermined amount is recorded on an IC card, and a plurality of pachinko machines are provided corresponding to a plurality of ball lending machines that pay out pachinko balls corresponding to the subtracted amount. There is described a management system for a game hall that plays a game with a pachinko machine based on the pachinko balls that have been played.
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-235463 (pages 3 to 5, FIGS. 1 to 4)

However, in the game hall management system described in Patent Document 1 described above, the IC card is used only as a means for storing monetary information, and any information about the pachinko machine that played the game is stored. There was no. Therefore, even if a specific player plays many games at the same game hall, the game hall cannot know the fact, and there is no merit for the player who played the game. Also did not exist. However, there has been a demand on the amusement hall side to give a special benefit to so-called regular customers who often visit their stores, thereby preventing customers from flowing to other stores.
Even in the same store, in order to have a game device with a low operation rate played, a privilege is given to a player who has played with such a game device, and the operation rate of the game device is reduced. There was also a request to improve.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described conventional problems, and stores identification information of a game device that plays a game on an IC chip of a used IC card, and a game based on the stored identification information. Since the privilege is given to the player, the game site can provide the player with a service corresponding to the game device used, improving the ability to attract customers and improving the operating rate of the game device. An object is to provide a card settlement system and an IC card.

  In order to achieve the above object, an IC card settlement system according to claim 1 includes an IC card (for example, IC card 4) provided with a non-contact type IC chip (for example, IC chip 5), and a predetermined amount on the IC chip. Amount writing means for storing amount information (for example, the card reading unit 14), an amount information reading means (for example, the reader / writer device 31) for reading the amount information stored in the IC chip, and an amount information reading means. A game medium payout means (for example, hopper 32) for paying out game media based on the amount information given, and a game device (for example, slot machine 40) for playing a game based on the paid game media; In an IC card settlement system (for example, IC card settlement system 1) having identification information (for example, identification information for identifying the game device (for example, Another ID), identification information storage means (for example, reader / writer device 31) for storing the identification information in an IC chip of the IC card used when the game medium is paid out by the game medium payout means, and the identification And a first privilege granting unit (for example, a counter 8) that grants a privilege to the player based on the identification information stored in the IC chip by the information storage unit.

  An IC card payment system according to claim 2 is the IC card payment system according to claim 1 (for example, IC card payment system 1), and the player's personal information is stored in the IC chip (for example, IC chip 5). A personal information writing means (for example, card issuing device 23) for storing (for example, age, gender, date of birth) and a second for giving a privilege to the player based on the personal information stored in the IC chip Privilege provision means (for example, control part 33).

  The IC card according to claim 3 is used for the IC card settlement system (for example, IC card settlement system 1) according to claim 1 or 2.

  Further, the IC card according to claim 4 is the IC card (for example, IC card 4) according to claim 3, wherein the IC card is detachably supported with respect to the mobile phone (for example, mobile phone 70). It has a means (for example, card holder 80), It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  Furthermore, the IC card according to claim 5 is the IC card according to claim 4 (for example, the IC card 4), and the support means (for example, the card holder 80) is provided on the back surface of the IC card and the mobile phone (for example, the card). The IC card is supported on the back surface of the mobile phone so that the back surface 79) is positioned substantially in parallel.

In the IC card settlement system according to claim 1, when playing a game based on the amount information stored in the IC chip, the identification information for identifying the game device is stored in the IC chip of the used IC card, Since the privilege is given to the player based on the identification information stored in the IC chip, the game site side can grant the privilege to so-called regular customers who often visit their stores. Therefore, the effect of attracting customers can be improved, and customers can be prevented from flowing to other stores.
In addition, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the game apparatus by setting so as to give a lot of benefits when using a game apparatus in the same game arcade that has a low operating rate. .

  Further, in the IC card settlement system according to claim 2, since the personal information of the player is stored in the IC chip and the privilege is given to the player based on the personal information stored in the IC chip, It is possible to change the privilege to be granted. Therefore, the player's expectation can be improved and a great advertising effect can be obtained, thereby improving the ability to attract customers.

Further, in the IC card according to claim 3, the game hall side can give a privilege to so-called regular customers who often visit their stores. Therefore, the effect of attracting customers can be improved, and customers can be prevented from flowing to other stores.
In addition, it is possible to improve the operating rate of the game apparatus by setting so as to give a lot of benefits when using a game apparatus in the same game arcade that has a low operating rate. .

  Further, in the IC card according to claim 4, since the IC card can be attached to and supported by the mobile phone, there is no trouble of taking out the IC card put in the wallet or the like every time, and the IC card is supported by the mobile phone. The amount information can be read by the amount information reading means and the game can be started. Therefore, the convenience is improved and the game can be started quickly, and the flow of the players in the game hall becomes smooth.

  Furthermore, in the IC card according to the fifth aspect, the IC card is supported on the back surface of the mobile phone so that the IC card and the back surface of the mobile phone are positioned substantially parallel to each other. The support means can prevent adverse effects such as difficulty in holding the mobile phone. Furthermore, when carrying the IC card, it is possible to prevent the IC card from being scratched or bent.

  DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, an IC card payment system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings based on a specific embodiment. First, a schematic configuration of the IC card settlement system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an IC card settlement system according to the present embodiment.

  Here, in the IC card settlement system 1 according to the present embodiment, first, the player 2 deposits a card issued in advance from a card company by using the card handling device 3 and the IC card 4 of the IC card 4 has a predetermined amount. Record the amount data (electronic money). When a game is played on the game device 7 installed in the game hall 6 using the IC card 4 in which the amount data is written, the identification ID determined for each game device 7 that played the game is the IC card 4. To the IC chip. After that, the counter 8 can receive a service corresponding to the written identification ID.

  The IC card 4 used in the present embodiment is a so-called Edy (registered trademark) card, which is a card that incorporates an IC chip 5 having very high information storage capability and security capability, and has an IC chip 5 on the surface. Is not exposed, and wireless communication can be performed between the card and the reader. Therefore, since the chip is not worn, the durability is excellent. Further, the outer shape of the IC card 4 is not limited to the conventional rectangular shape, and may be a circle or a star. Furthermore, the size can be set freely.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the IC card settlement system 1 basically includes an IC card 4 on which a player 2 and a non-contact type IC chip 5 are mounted, a card handling device 3, a game device 7, and a counter 8. It is configured. Next, each component constituting the IC card payment system 1 will be described in detail below.

  The card handling device 3 is installed in a convenience store or a department store in addition to the vicinity of the entrance of the game hall 6, and the IC card 4 previously issued to the player 2 by the card company 22 is replenished with money data (electronic money). Used when doing. The IC card 4 is issued when the player 2 applies to the card company 22 in advance, and based on personal information (gender, age, date of birth) entered by the player 2 at the time of application. The card issuing device 23 generates a card. Then, the IC card 4 in which the player's personal information (gender, age, date of birth) is stored in advance in the IC chip 5 is created and issued to the player.

First, the card handling device 3 will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the card handling apparatus according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the card handling device 3 includes a coin insertion slot 10 and a bill insertion slot 11 into which cash is inserted by the player 2, and a coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 10 and the bill insertion slot 11. And a discriminating device 12 for counting the amount of money inserted, a card insertion slot 13 for inserting the IC card 4, and data of the inserted IC card, and the amount of money inserted (for example, 10,000) A card reading unit 14 for writing the amount data based on the yen) into the inserted IC card, a card outlet 15 for sending out the IC card 4, and an operation unit 18 for selecting a menu displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20; The liquid crystal display unit 20 displays the current card balance and various menus, and the control unit 21.

  The game device 7 is a device that is installed in a game hall 6 such as a casino or a game center, and the player 2 actually plays a game. Examples of the actual game device include a slot machine, a poker game machine, and a roulette game machine. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing each game device installed in the game hall according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the slot machine, particularly the slot machine, according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a plurality of game devices 7 are installed in each game hall 6, and a reader / writer device 31 for reading / writing information on the IC chip 5 mounted on the IC card 4; An operation button 57 for performing various operations when the player plays, a hopper 32 for paying out game media based on the amount data stored in the IC chip 5, and a control unit 33 for performing various controls of the game device. .
Here, the IC card 4 according to the present embodiment is a so-called Edy (registered trademark) card, and the IC chip 5 is built in the card, and information communication using electromagnetic waves is possible by an antenna provided around the IC chip 5. This is a non-contact type IC card 4. Accordingly, the player 2 can cause the game device 7 to read the data (amount data / personal information) of the IC card 4 by placing the IC card 4 close to the reader / writer device 31 without contacting the IC card 4. It has become.

Next, the configuration of the game apparatus will be specifically described by taking the slot machine 40 shown in FIG. 4 as an example.
In FIG. 4, the slot machine 40 has a cabinet 50 that forms the whole, and an upper liquid crystal display 51 is disposed at the upper front portion of the cabinet 50, and a lower portion is disposed at the front central portion of the cabinet 50. A side liquid crystal display 52 is provided. Here, the upper liquid crystal display 51 is configured by a generally used liquid crystal display, and the lower liquid crystal display 52 is configured by a so-called transparent liquid crystal display. The upper liquid crystal display 51 displays help information for assisting a game operation such as a game method, a type of winning combination and a payout thereof, and information such as various effects related to the game.
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower liquid crystal display 52 basically displays three variable display portions 53, 54, and 55. The symbols are variably displayed while scrolling from above to below.

  On the lower side of the lower liquid crystal display 52, an operation table 56 protruding toward the front side is provided. The operation table 56 includes a 1-BET button, a SPIN / REPEAT BET button, a 3-BET button, and Various operation buttons 57 such as a 5-BET button, a start button, a refund (CASHOUT) button, and a help (HELP) button are arranged.

In addition, a reel is rotatably provided at a central portion inside the cabinet 50 when the device front panel 58 provided on the front surface of the cabinet 50 is opened. And the symbol row which consists of a plurality of symbols is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of these reels.
On the other hand, at the lower part of the slot machine 40, a medal payout opening 59 for paying out medals from the built-in hopper 32 and a medal tray 60 for receiving the payout medals are provided.

Further, the amount data (electronic money) stored in the IC chip 5 of the IC card 4 is read and used only by positioning the IC card 4 upward without contacting the IC card 4 on the right side of the operation button 57. A reader / writer device 31 is provided for writing new amount data obtained by subtracting the amount of money.
Here, in the present embodiment, every time the IC card 4 is read by the reader / writer device 31, 500 yen of game media is paid out. Then, new amount data obtained by subtracting the amount data of 500 yen from the amount data stored in the IC chip 5 is overwritten on the IC chip 5 by the reader / writer device 31.

On the other hand, a unique identification ID is set and stored in the ROM 34 of the control unit 33 of the game apparatus 7 for each game apparatus. Different identification IDs are set as different identification IDs even in game machines of the same model. Furthermore, different identification IDs are set even in the same game hall.
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of game devices 40 to 47 are installed in a game hall 6 (this embodiment will be described by using an A store and a B store as an example). An identification ID 010001 is set for the slot machine A40. An identification ID 010002 is set for the slot machine B41. An identification ID 010003 is set for the slot machine C42. An identification ID 010004 is set in the slot machine D43.
An identification ID 020001 is set for the slot machine E44 installed at the store B. An identification ID 020002 is set for the slot machine F45. An identification ID 020003 is set for the roulette machine A46. An identification ID 020004 is set for the roulette machine B47.

Here, when the IC card 4 is used and the amount data (electronic money) of a predetermined amount (500 yen in this embodiment) is paid, the reader / writer device 31 overwrites the new amount data, The identification ID set in the game device 7 is written to the IC chip 5.
Then, when the identification ID is written, a predetermined point is added according to a numerical value predetermined for each identification ID as described later (see FIG. 6). When a predetermined number of accumulated points are accumulated, the player can receive various services at the counter 8 provided in the game hall (see FIG. 7).

  Further, the reader / writer device 31 reads personal information (age, gender and date of birth) stored in the IC card 4 in advance in the card company 22 from the IC chip 5 when the IC card 4 is used. When the personal information satisfies a specific condition, the control unit 33 changes the number of points to be added. Specifically, when a person over 60 years old plays a game on Respect for the Aged, he / she gives double points as usual.

  In addition, the counter 8 is basically provided in each game hall 6 and is provided with a reader / writer device 24 that reads points stored in the IC chip 5 of the IC card 4. As described above, the points are given based on the identification ID of the game device 7 that played the game, and the game arcade 6 side can provide various services when the read points satisfy a predetermined condition. (FIG. 6). The details will be described later.

Next, the IC chip 5 mounted on the IC card 4 will be described. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a storage area of the IC chip according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, the IC chip 5 is stored when the IC card 4 is used in the game device 7 and the money data storage area 5 </ b> A in which the money data (electronic money) replenished by the card handling device 3 is stored. An identification ID unique to the game device, an identification ID / point storage area 5B for storing points given based on the identification ID, and personal information of the player entered when the card company 22 creates a card ( Personal information storage area 5C for storing sex, age and date of birth).

Next, the process in the IC card settlement system 1 configured as described above will be described.
First, the player 2 sends personal information (gender, age and date of birth) to the card company 22 by mail, FAX, etc., and applies for card issuance. The card company 22 creates the IC card 4 by the card issuing device 23 based on the personal information transmitted from the player 2 and sends it to the player 2. At that time, personal information of the player 2 is stored in the personal information storage area 5C of the IC chip 5 of the created IC card 4.
Then, when the player 2 inserts the IC card 4 issued from the card insertion slot 13 of the card handling device 3 and further inserts cash from the coin insertion slot 10 or the bill insertion slot 11, the discrimination device 12 discriminates authenticity. After that, various menus are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 20. Thereafter, when “deposit” is selected from the menu by the operation unit 18, the card reading unit 14 stores the amount data (electronic money) stored in the amount data storage area 5 A of the IC chip 5 of the inserted IC card 4. Overwrite by adding the amount read and input. Then, the IC card 4 on which the data is overwritten is sent out from the card outlet 15. In the present embodiment, the amount data of up to 10,000 yen can be stored in the IC chip 5 in units of 500 yen at a time.

Next, the player 2 selects the game device 7 that plays the game in the game hall 6 and holds the IC card 4 over the reader / writer device 31 (see FIG. 4) provided in the game device 7. Thereby, 500 yen of game media (for example, medals in the slot machine 40 according to the present embodiment) is paid out from the medal payout opening 59 to the medal tray 60 by the hopper 32. The player 2 can play a game based on the paid-out medals.
When the game medium is paid out again, the game medium can be paid out by holding the IC card 4 over the reader / writer device 31 again.

Each time the IC card 4 is used, the identification ID of the used game device 7 is written into the identification ID / point storage area 5B of the IC chip 5 by the reader / writer device 31, and a predetermined point is determined by the player according to the identification ID. 2 is given. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing identification IDs and acquired points written in the identification ID / point storage area of the IC chip according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 shows that slot machine B40 (see FIG. 3) set at identification ID 010002 at store A five times (for 2500 yen), slot machine C42 set at identification ID 010003 three times (for 1,500 yen), store B Is written in the identification ID / point storage area 5B when the slot machine E44 set for the identification ID 020001 is played four times (for 2000 yen) and the roulette game machine 46 set for the identification ID 020003 is played once (for 500 yen). And the acquired points acquired by the player.
As shown in FIG. 6, the player 2 obtains a specific point for each identification ID of the game apparatus that played the game. Specifically, the identification ID 010002 and the identification ID 010003 are set so that (game number × 2) points can be obtained, and points of 10p and 6p can be obtained respectively. On the other hand, the identification ID 020001 is set so that (game number of times × 1) points can be obtained, and 4p points can be obtained. The identification ID 020003 is set so that (game number of times × 4) points can be obtained, and 4p points can be obtained.

Here, since the identification IDs set in the game devices are different in different game halls 6 (in the present embodiment, the tens digits are different), it is possible to accumulate and add points for each game hall. . Therefore, the amusement hall side grants a privilege to so-called regular customers who visit frequently by granting a privilege based only on the points of their own store (in FIG. 6, A store is 16p, B store is 8p). It is possible to prevent customers from flowing to other stores.
Also, even game devices in the same amusement hall have different identification IDs set, so points can be accumulated and added for each type of game device. For example, by setting the points given when a game is played on a game device having a low operation rate so as to be increased compared to other game devices (in this embodiment, the store B has a roulette game machine 46). 47, four times as many points as the slot machines 44 and 45 are given), and the operating rate of the game device can be improved.

Further, when the IC card 4 is used, the reader / writer device 31 receives the personal information (age, gender and date of birth) stored in the personal information storage area 5C when the card is issued by the card company 22. Read from the IC chip 5. When the personal information satisfies a specific condition, the number of points to be added changes. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a privilege granted based on personal information in the IC card settlement system according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, when the personal information stored in the personal information storage area 5C of the IC chip 5 satisfies a specific condition, points awarded when a game is played using the IC card 4 Changes. Specifically, when a person over 60 years old plays a game on Respect for the Aged, the control unit 33 determines that from the read personal information and a timer (not shown) provided in the control unit 33. Give the usual double points. In addition, when a game is played on the player's birthday, three times the usual points are given. In addition, when a game is played in the player's birth month, points that are twice as usual are given. Furthermore, as a ladies day on the third Saturday, when a female player plays a game, double the usual points are given. As described above, by changing the points to be given based on the personal information, a large advertising effect can be obtained and the ability to attract customers is improved.

Then, the player 2 receives various services at the counter 8 installed in the game hall 6 based on the points added by playing the game. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the service contents given to the player at the counter in the IC card settlement system according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 8, the player 2 can exchange the points accumulated by playing the game as shown in FIG. 6 for a specific product. Specifically, it is possible to exchange 10 medals at point 10p, 1 juice at point 20p, 1 box of cigarettes at point 50p, and original goods such as dolls at 100p.
The player can check the current point stored in the identification ID / point storage area 5B of the IC chip 5 by causing the reader / writer device 24 provided in the counter 8 to read the IC card 4 held by the player. . Here, as described above, since it is possible to accumulate and add points for each amusement hall, the amusement hall side often visits so-called regular customers by exchanging merchandise based only on their store points. A privilege can be given to the customer, and the customer can be prevented from flowing to other stores.
When a specific product is exchanged, the points used by the reader / writer device 24 are subtracted, and the player can obtain the desired product in exchange.

  Next, the IC card 4 used in the IC card settlement system 1 will be described. The IC card 4 according to the present embodiment is a so-called Edy (registered trademark) card, which has a built-in IC chip 5 in the card and is capable of information communication using electromagnetic waves by an antenna provided around the IC chip 5. IC card 4. Therefore, the player 2 can read and write the data of the IC card 4 to the game device 7 by placing the IC card 4 in close proximity without contacting the reader / writer device 31 of the game device. It is.

  The IC card 4 according to the present embodiment has a rectangular shape of about 4 cm × 3 cm, and is configured to be detachably supported on the mobile phone 70. 9 is a perspective view showing a mobile phone that supports the IC card according to the present embodiment, FIG. 10 is a rear view showing the mobile phone that supports the IC card according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 is an IC card according to the present embodiment. It is a side view which shows the mobile phone which supports

As shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, the mobile phone 70 according to the present embodiment is a two-fold type mobile phone, and a liquid crystal screen 71 is formed on one surface in the opened state. An operation unit 72 in which various operation buttons such as a numeric input button 73 are arranged is formed on the other surface. Furthermore, a communication antenna 74 is provided at the upper end of the liquid crystal screen 71.
A card holder 80 is attached to the back surface 79 of the mobile phone 70. The card holder 80 detachably supports the IC card 4 with respect to the mobile phone 70, and has a substantially rectangular card support portion 82 having a size slightly larger than the IC card 4, and a corner portion of the card support portion 82. And four fixed legs 81 formed integrally with each other.

The fixed foot 81 is fixed to the mobile phone 70 by inserting the operation portion 72 of the mobile phone 70 into the space formed by the four fixed feet 81, and at this time, the card support portion 82 is attached to the back surface 79. It abuts against. Further, a card insertion slot 85 having a height corresponding to the thickness of the IC card 4 is formed on one side of the card support part 82, and the IC card 4 is supported by the card support part 82 by being inserted from the card insertion slot 85. Is done.
As shown in FIG. 11, the card support portion 82 is attached in parallel to the back surface 79 of the mobile phone 70, and the bottom surface 84 of the card support portion 82 with which the IC card 4 supported by the card support portion 82 abuts. Is located parallel to the back surface 79. Therefore, the IC card 4 supported by the card support portion 82 is supported in parallel to the back surface 79 of the mobile phone 70.

Further, the card support portion 82 is formed with a substantially rectangular opening 83 at the center so that the IC chip 5 of the IC card 4 supported by the card support portion 82 is not covered with the card support portion 82. . Thereby, the IC card can be used while being supported with respect to the mobile phone 70 without removing the IC card 4 from the card holder.
On the other hand, the IC card 4 supported by the card support portion 82 can be easily removed from the card holder 80 by applying a force toward the card insertion slot 85 against the card surface exposed at the opening 83. It is possible.

Here, the IC card 4 is usually carried in a wallet, but it is necessary to take out the card from the wallet every time a game is played. Convenience was to be halved.
However, since the IC card 4 according to the present embodiment can be supported on the mobile phone 70 via the card holder 80 as described above, it is not necessary to take out the IC card placed in a wallet or the like every time. On the other hand, the game can be started by holding the IC card 4 on the reader / writer device 31 of the game device 7 while the IC card 4 is supported. Therefore, the convenience is improved and the flow of the player in the game device 7 in the game hall 6 becomes smooth.
Further, since the IC card 4 supported by the card support portion 82 is supported in parallel to the back surface 79 of the mobile phone 70, the mobile phone 70 can be held by the IC card 4 or the card holder 80 when using the mobile phone 70. It is possible to prevent adverse effects such as difficulty in holding. Furthermore, when carrying the IC card 4, it is possible to prevent the IC card 4 from being scratched or bent.

As described above, in the IC card settlement system and IC card according to this embodiment, the game device 7 is used to pay out game media using the non-contact type IC card 4, and each game device 7 used is individually provided. The set identification ID is stored in the IC chip 5 of the IC card 4. Then, points are given to the player based on the number of points given for each stored identification ID, and the player can receive various services at the counter 8 based on the given points. It is possible to accumulate and add points every time. Therefore, the amusement hall side can grant a privilege to a so-called regular customer who often visits by granting a privilege based only on the points of his / her store, while improving the effect of attracting customers, It is possible to prevent customers from flowing in.
Further, even if the game devices are in the same game hall, different identification IDs are set. For example, when a game is played on a game device with a low availability, it is given in comparison with other game devices. (In this embodiment, the store B gives four times as many points as the slot machines 44 and 45 to the roulette game machines 46 and 47 in this embodiment). It is possible to improve.
Further, since the IC card 4 can be attached to and supported by the mobile phone 70, there is no trouble of taking out the IC card put in a wallet or the like every time, and the game can be performed with the IC card 4 attached to the mobile phone 70. The game can be started by holding the reader / writer device 31 of the device 7 over the reader / writer device 31. Therefore, the convenience is improved and the game can be started quickly, and the flow of the players in the game hall 6 becomes smooth.
Further, since the IC card 4 supported by the card support portion 82 is supported in parallel to the back surface 79 of the mobile phone 70, the IC card 4 and the card holder 80 hold the phone when using the mobile phone 70. It is possible to prevent adverse effects such as difficulty. Furthermore, when carrying the IC card 4, it is possible to prevent the IC card 4 from being scratched or bent.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
For example, in the present embodiment, a card payment system using an IC card for a game machine such as a slot machine or a roulette game machine has been described. It is. For example, a privilege may be given when a vending machine of a specific manufacturer is used several times.
Further, the outer shape of the IC card 4 is not limited to the conventional rectangular shape, and may be a circle or a star. Furthermore, the size can be set freely.

Further, when the point stored in the IC card 4 in the game apparatus 7 becomes a specific value, it may be notified. For example, when 99p is stored, the player's expectation can be enhanced by displaying on the liquid crystal screen that "I will get the original goods in 1p."
Further, by inputting the player's address as personal information, a direct mail may be sent to inform the user when points are accumulated to some extent.

  Further, the players may be ranked according to the total number of points acquired so far, and some privilege may be given to the higher ranked players.

It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the IC card payment system which concerns on this embodiment. It is the front view which showed the card handling apparatus which concerns on this embodiment. It is a mimetic diagram showing each game device installed in the game hall concerning this embodiment. It is the perspective view which showed especially the slot machine among the game devices which concern on this embodiment. It is the schematic diagram which showed the storage area of the IC chip which concerns on this embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the identification ID and the acquisition point which were written in the identification ID and point storage area of the IC chip concerning this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the privilege provided based on personal information in the IC card payment system which concerns on this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the service content provided to a player with a counter in the IC card payment system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the mobile telephone which supports the IC card which concerns on this embodiment. It is a rear view which shows the mobile telephone which supports the IC card which concerns on this embodiment. It is a side view which shows the mobile telephone which supports the IC card which concerns on this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 IC card payment system 3 Card handling device 4 IC card 5 IC chip 7 Game device 8 Counter 14 Card reading part 23 Card issuing device 31 Reader / writer device 32 Hopper 70 Cellular phone 79 Cellular phone back 80 Card holder

Claims (5)

An IC card having a non-contact type IC chip;
Amount writing means for storing predetermined amount information in the IC chip;
A game medium provided with a money amount reading means for reading the money amount information stored in the IC chip, and a game medium payout means for paying out a game medium based on the money amount information read by the money amount information reading means A game device for playing games based on
In an IC card payment system having
Identification information for identifying the game device;
Identification information storage means for storing the identification information in the IC chip of the used IC card when the game medium is paid out by the game medium payout means;
An IC card settlement system comprising: first privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player based on the identification information stored in the IC chip by the identification information storage means. Personal information writing means for storing the player's personal information in the IC chip;
The IC card settlement system according to claim 2, further comprising second privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player based on personal information stored in the IC chip.   An IC card used in the IC card settlement system according to claim 1 or 2.   4. The IC card according to claim 3, further comprising support means for detachably supporting the IC card with respect to a mobile phone.   5. The IC card according to claim 4, wherein the supporting means supports the IC card on the back surface of the mobile phone so that the IC card and the back surface of the mobile phone are positioned substantially parallel to each other.

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