JP2006039715A - Shop data summarizing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a data summarizing system, capable of distributing summarization table data according to the request of the person concerned at each of registered shops (game parlors). <P>SOLUTION: In a summarization computer performing summarization processing of business data (game data) at each of the registered shops, a plurality of pieces of game data contained in the summarization table data can be set for each of the registered shops as processing contents, related to creation of the summarization table data required by the person concerned at each of the registered shops. In compliance with the set processing contents of each of the registered shops, the summarization table data are created for each of the registered shops, and the created summarization table data are distributed to be perused by the person concerned at each of the registered shops. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention performs a totaling process of various sales data generated during the business of a registered store by a totaling computer, and distributes the sales data for each registered store subjected to the totaling process so that a person concerned of each registered store can browse. The present invention relates to a store data aggregation system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, a stand computer that collects game data of a game stand is provided corresponding to the play stand installed in each game hall, and the stand computer is connected via the Internet via a router. The management computer is connected to a management computer installed in the management center, and the management computer collects the gaming machine data collected by the gaming machine, performs aggregation processing as gaming machine data for each game hall, and the gaming machine subjected to the aggregation processing 2. Description of the Related Art A game table data management system is known in which data can be viewed on a communication terminal that accesses a management computer. According to this, since it is not necessary to install a hall computer that performs the process of counting the game table data in each game hall, it is possible to greatly reduce the cost.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-89619 (pages 5 to 7, FIGS. 1 and 2)

  As shown in Patent Document 1, there is a store that introduces a system that achieves a reduction in the cost of introducing a hall computer in the own store and a reduction in maintenance labor by entrusting the data aggregation of the store to the management center. In this system, the summary table data (total form) distributed to each store is unified, and the unified summary table data is not necessarily the summary table data in accordance with the requests of the parties concerned in each store. Depending on the store, there has been a problem that it becomes difficult to browse by changing from the table-specific tabular data familiar to the store to unified tabular data.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and the purpose of the present invention is to register each registration in a store data totaling system that performs a totaling process of various business data generated during sales of a registered store by a totaling computer. An object of the present invention is to provide a store data totaling system capable of distributing tabular data in accordance with the requests of the parties involved in the store.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

  The invention according to claim 1 is installed in each registered store (game hall) and collects various sales data (game data) generated during the business of the registered store. And a totaling computer (40) that collects various sales data collected by the in-store terminal from each registered store, and performs a totaling process on the collected various sales data as sales data for each registered store. In the store data totaling system (1), the in-store terminal uses the sales data total value for each type of sales data as the various sales data generated until the data transmission time to the total computer comes. As the sales data totaling means, and when the transmission time comes, the sales data totaling value calculated by the sales data totaling means, and the terminal in each store Sales data total information transmitting means for transmitting sales data total information including in-store terminal identification information (device terminal number) set to itself as identifiable information to the total computer, and at least the sales Resetting means for resetting the sales data total value by the sales data totaling means on the condition that the sales data total information has been transmitted by the data totaling information transmitting means, and the totalizing computer individually registers each registered store The registered store identification information (game hall ID) set in each registered store as identifiable information is associated with the in-store terminal identification information of the in-store terminal installed in each registered store, and the store Registered store information in which a data storage area for storing various sales data for each type of sales data is set in association with the terminal identification information Database (hard disk 45), sales data total information receiving means (communication unit 41) for receiving the sales data total information transmitted by the sales data total information transmitting means, and sales data received by the sales data total information receiving means Based on the total information, the in-store terminal identification information is specified from the registered store information database, and various sales data stored for each type of sales data in the data storage area corresponding to the specified in-store terminal identification information Registration store information updating means (control unit 42) that performs the update process of the process, and processing related to the creation of summary table data created based on various sales data corresponding to each registered store stored in the registered store information database Summary table data creation content setting means for setting the content for each registered store (display 43 and Input table 44) and a summary table data creation means (control unit 42) that executes creation of summary table data for each registered store according to the processing contents of each registered store set by the summary table data creation content setting means. ) And a summary table data distribution unit (communication) that distributes the summary table data of each registered store created by the summary table data creation unit so that a person concerned in each registered store can view the summary table data of the own store Part 41), and a store data totaling system.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the store data totaling system (1) according to claim 1, wherein the registered store (game room) includes a sales device (pachinko machine) that operates during the operation of the registered store. P, ball lending units U) are installed, the in-store terminal (base terminal 10) collects various sales data (game data) for each sales device, and the sales data totaling means is the sales data total The sales data total information transmitting means aggregates the values for each sales device, and the sales data total information transmitting means transmits the sales data total information including the sales data total value calculated for each sales equipment by the sales data totaling means. In addition, the registered store information database (hard disk 45) is transmitted by further including sales device identification information (base terminal number and connection terminal name) set as information capable of individually identifying devices. The data store area for storing the various sales data is set in association with the sales device identification information (unit number), and the registered store information update means (control unit 42) is configured to receive the sales data total information reception means. Based on the sales data total information received by the (communication unit 41), the sales device identification information is specified from the registered store information database, and the type of the sales data in the data storage area corresponding to the specified sales device identification information Each registered store stored in the registered store information database includes an update process of various sales data stored every time, and the processing contents by the summary table data creation content setting means (display 43 and input device 44) The multiple sales data included in the summary table data created for each sales device from the various sales data corresponding to Corresponding to each registered store stored in the registered store information database, a sales device group summary table setting unit for setting the sales device, a sales device group setting unit for sorting and setting each sales device by group Sales device group-specific tabulation data setting means for setting a plurality of sales data included in the tabulation data created for the sales device group set by the sales device group setting means from among the various sales data The summary table data creation means (control unit 42) executes creation of summary table data including the sales data set by the sales device-specific summary table data setting means for each sales device. In addition, for each sales device group set by the sales device group setting means, the tabulation data for each sales device group is displayed. It is a store data totaling system characterized by executing the creation of total table data including sales data set by the data setting means.

  The invention according to claim 3 is the store data totaling system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the processing content by the totaling table data creation content setting means (display 43 and input device 44) includes: Registered store group setting means for grouping a plurality of registered stores, and a plurality of sales data included in the summary table data created for each registered store belonging to the registered store group set by the registered store group setting means Total table data setting means for each registered store group for setting, and the total table data creating means (the control unit 42) applies to each registered store belonging to the registered store group set by the registered store group setting means. On the other hand, the creation of summary table data including sales data set by the registered store group-specific summary table data setting means is executed. Which is a store data tabulation system which is characterized.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the store data aggregation system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the aggregation table data distribution means (communication unit 41) is predetermined. A store that distributes the total table data of each registered store created by the total table data creating means (control unit 42) in response to a time interval and / or a browsing request from a person concerned with the registered store It is a data aggregation system.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the store data totaling system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the totaling table data creation content setting means (display 43 and input device 44) is used. In the processing contents, a plurality of sales data included in the daily report totaling table data created after the registered store's one-day operation ends is set, and a monthly report created after the registered store's January operation ends. Including daily report / monthly report total table data setting means for setting a plurality of sales data included in the total table data for use, and the total table data creating means (control unit 42) includes the daily report / monthly report total table data setting means. This is a store data totaling system that executes creation of daily report totaling table data and monthly report totaling table data including sales data set by the above.

  First, according to the store data totaling system according to claim 1, in the totaling computer that performs the totaling processing of the sales data of each registered store, the totaling table data requested by the parties concerned in each registered store by the totaling table data creation content setting means The processing contents relating to the creation of the table can be set, and the summary table data creation means executes the creation of summary table data for each registered store according to the set processing details, and the summary table data distribution means Since the created summary table data is distributed so that the parties concerned at each registered store can view it, the summary table data according to the requests of the parties concerned at each registered store can be distributed.

  Moreover, according to the store data totaling system according to claim 2, in the totaling computer, the sales equipment group setting means can set the sales equipment that the parties concerned of each registered store wants to check by grouping the sales data, The sales data that the related party wants to check in the summary table data can be set for each sales device and each sales device group by the sales device summary table data setting means and the sales device group summary table data setting means. Separately, it is possible to create and distribute summary table data according to the demands of the concerned parties for each sales equipment group.

  According to the store data totaling system according to claim 3, in the total computer, the registered store group setting means can set the registered store (for example, chain store) to be confirmed by grouping the sales data, and the registered store Sales data that the chain store headquarters wants to check in the summary table data can be set for each registered store group by means of the group-by-group summary table data setting means. Can be created and distributed.

  According to the store data totaling system according to claim 4, in the totalization computer, the totalization table data distribution means enables each registered store according to a predetermined time interval and / or a browsing request from a registered store official. Therefore, the officials of each registered store can obtain the total table data and check the current status of their own store even during the operation of the registered store.

  Furthermore, according to the store data totaling system according to claim 5, in the totaling computer, the daily / monthly report totaling table data setting means can set the sales data that the officials of each registered store want to confirm in the daily report totaling table data. At the same time, the sales data that the relevant parties of each registered store want to confirm in the monthly report summary table data can be set, so for each daily report and monthly report, create and distribute the summary table data according to the request of each registered store it can.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the store data totaling system 1 according to the present invention performs a totaling process of various sales data (for example, game data) generated during the operation of a registered store (for example, a game hall) by a totaling computer 40. The summary table data, which is sales data for each registered store that has been subjected to the aggregation processing, is distributed so that the parties concerned of each registered store can browse. In particular, the summary table data in accordance with the requests of the parties concerned of each registered store It can be delivered.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 1-14, the structure of the store data totaling system 1 is demonstrated. In the following, a registered store that is a store registered in the store data totaling system 1 is a plurality of game halls A to Z, and business machines that operate during operation of the game hall are pachinko machines P and ball rental units. An example will be described in which sales data that is U and generated during sales of the game hall is game data. In addition, since the configurations in each of the game halls A to Z are substantially the same, only the configuration in the game hall A is illustrated and described below, and the configurations and the configurations in the game halls B to Z are omitted. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the store data totaling system 1 is installed in each of the game halls A to Z and functions as one or a plurality of in-store terminals that collect various game data generated during the operation of the game hall. It comprises a terminal 10 and a totaling computer 40 that collects various game data collected by the terminal in the store from each game hall and totalizes the collected various game data as game data for each game hall. .

  In each of the game halls A to Z, a pachinko machine P and a ball lending unit U are arranged at predetermined positions on a game island (not shown) according to the model of the pachinko machine P and the like. Here, the game islands can be individually identified by island numbers (first island, second island,...). Further, the pachinko machine P and the ball rental unit U, which are business machines that are operated during the business of the amusement hall, are unit numbers (0001 series, 0002) that are business machine identification information set as information that can identify each business machine individually. It can be individually identified by the stand ...). In the example shown in FIG. 1, pachinko machines P from 0001 to 0010 (provided that 0004 and 0009 are missing) are provided on one surface of the game island 2 from the left end to the right end. In parallel, pachinko machines P from the 0011 to 0020 series (however, the 0014 and 0019 series are missing) are provided from the left end to the right end on the back of the game island 2. The pachinko machine P and the ball lending unit U are connected to the base terminal 10.

  Here, the stand terminal 10 can be individually identified by a stand terminal number which is in-store terminal identification information set as information capable of individually identifying each in-store terminal. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a base terminal 10 with a base terminal number D101 is provided corresponding to four pachinko machines P with base numbers 0001 to 0005, and so on. , No. 0006 to 0010 pachinko machine P corresponding to the D102 base terminal 10, No. 0011 to 0015 pachinko machine P corresponding to the No. D103 base terminal 10, No. 0016 to 0020 pachinko machine P And a D104-number terminal 10 corresponding to the above. This terminal 10 includes four connection terminals A, B, C, and D that can be connected to each of four pachinko machines P. For example, in the terminal 101 of D101, the connection terminal A has a number 0001. The pachinko machine P is connected, the 0002 pachinko machine P of the connection terminal B is connected, the 0003 pachinko machine P is connected to the connection terminal C, and the 0005 pachinko machine P is connected to the connection terminal D. . The stand terminal 10 is connected to a relay computer 20 installed in the game hall, and the relay computer 20 is connected to an in-game computer 30 installed in the game hall.

  The correspondence relationship between the machine number of the pachinko machine P and the machine terminal number and connection terminal name of the machine terminal 10 is set in the display 43 and the input device 44 of the counting computer 40 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3A, the data is stored in the hard disk 45 of the counting computer 40. Accordingly, the totaling computer 40 receives the sales data totaling information described later including the sales data totaling value described later, the terminal number, and the terminal number and the connection terminal name as the sales device identification information. Since it is possible to identify the machine number stored in association with the transmitted terminal terminal number and connection terminal name, the transmitted business data aggregate value relates to any pachinko machine P and ball lending unit U. You can see if it is a thing.

  Here, the counting computer 40 is installed in a card company that issues and manages a prepaid card, which will be described later, for example, wired communication technology such as optical fiber, CATV, or xDSL (for example, ADSL), FWA, or IMT-2000. It is possible to communicate with the on-site computer 30 through a so-called broadband line realized using a wireless communication technology such as the above. Moreover, the total computer 40 can communicate with the web server 50 and the chain store headquarters 60, and the web server 50 can be operated by a game hall official who is a participant of a registered store via the Internet 2. Communication with the personal computer 3a and the portable terminal 3b is enabled. These personal computers 3a and portable terminals 3b are provided with a display, which is a display device capable of displaying various types of information, and a keyboard, which is an input device capable of inputting various types of information. .

  The pachinko machine P is an example of the sales device, and is a gaming machine that plays a game by driving a pachinko ball, which is a game medium, into the game area. Here, the pachinko machine P can communicate with a corresponding ball lending unit U. Is a so-called CR-type pachinko machine in which ball lending processing for lending is performed by exchanging signals with the ball lending unit U regarding lending of pachinko balls. The game area in the pachinko machine P includes a plurality of winning openings such as a general winning opening (chukka winning opening), a starting winning opening (start winning opening), a large winning opening (attacker), and a plurality of types of identification information. A variable display device or the like that can variably display is provided. From the pachinko machine P, various signals described below are output as game data.

  First, when a pachinko ball (hereinafter referred to as a “ball-in ball”) used in the game after being placed in the game area wins the start winning opening, the variable display of the variable display device is started and a predetermined time has elapsed. The variable display stops, and a one-pulse start signal is output as information that can specify the stop of the variable display.

  When the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined mode, a gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called special prize = big hit) occurs, and the closed big prize opening is opened. As a result, the hit ball can be awarded to the special winning opening, and a continuous special award signal is output from the occurrence to the end of the special award as information that can specify the occurrence of the special award.

  In addition, when the display result of the variable display device is in a predetermined predetermined mode, a probability fluctuation state in which the occurrence probability of the special prize fluctuates from a normal probability to a high probability (hereinafter simply referred to as “probability change”). As a result, a continuous probability change signal is output from the occurrence of the probability change to the end as information that can identify the occurrence of the probability change.

  In addition, when a hit ball that has been driven into the game area wins a winning opening, a predetermined number of pachinko balls corresponding to each winning slot are paid out as information for identifying the number of winning balls. A safe signal of 1 pulse is output every time 10 prize balls are paid out.

  In addition, the hit balls that won the prizes and those that did not win any of the prize holes were led to an out tank provided on the amusement island behind the pachinko machine P, and attached to the out tank. In addition, the number of shot balls is counted by the shot ball counter, and an out signal of one pulse is output every time ten pachinko balls are counted as information capable of specifying the number of shot balls.

  Furthermore, from the pachinko machine P, a chucker winning signal indicating a winning at a general winning opening, a starting winning signal indicating a winning at a starting winning opening, a grand winning exit signal indicating a winning at a winning winning opening, or passing through a gate. And a door open signal indicating the opening of the front door are also output.

  Note that the gaming machine is not limited to the pachinko machine P, and may be a slot machine that plays a game by using a medal, which is a gaming medium, as a bet number. In this case, the start is based on the operation of a lever. A signal and the out signal (one medal = 1 pulse) are output, the safe signal (one medal = 1 pulse) is output based on the payout of the medal, and the BIG bonus is generated based on the occurrence of the BIG bonus The special prize signal indicating the occurrence of the REG bonus is output based on the occurrence of the REG bonus.

  The ball lending unit U is also an example of the sales device, and is a lending processing machine that is provided corresponding to the pachinko machine P and performs a ball lending process that lends a pachinko ball that is a game medium. Here, the corresponding CR type A game recording medium (for example, a prepaid card) in which the magnitude of game value (for example, card frequency) that can be used for a game is recorded is received, and the received game recording medium Ball lending process for reading out and lending a pachinko ball corresponding to a game value of a predetermined size within the range of the game value specified from the read record information Is a so-called CR-type ball lending unit (CR sand) which is performed by exchanging signals with the pachinko machine P regarding pachinko ball lending. From this ball lending unit U, as the game data, based on the fact that the pachinko ball has been loaned, the loan amount as the information that can identify the loan amount that is the magnitude of the game value used for the loan One CR sand signal is output for every 100 yen.

  The ball lending unit U is not limited to a CR-type ball lending unit, is provided corresponding to a cash-type pachinko machine, accepts money, and pays out a pachinko ball corresponding to the amount of money received from the inside. It may be a so-called cash-type ball lending unit (cash sand) in which a lending process for lending is performed. In this case, the money used for the lending based on the lending of pachinko balls. Sand cash total signal indicating the amount of money is output. Further, when the so-called replaying of the stored ball is possible in the ball lending unit U, a replay signal indicating a pachinko ball used for the replaying of the stored ball is output based on the replay of the stored ball replaying. . In addition, when the CR-type ball lending unit U can lend a pachinko ball while accepting money, a QC sales signal indicating the amount of money used for lending is output. The lending processing machine is not limited to the ball lending unit U, and may be a medal lending unit that is provided corresponding to the slot machine and performs a medal lending process that lends a medal that is a game medium.

  Furthermore, a call signal indicating the operation of the call button is output as game data from a call lamp device (not shown) provided corresponding to the pachinko machine P. In addition, in the case where each unit counter for counting pachinko balls given to the player is provided corresponding to the pachinko machine P, each unit indicating the counted number of pachinko balls as game data. A counter signal is output.

  The stand terminal 10 is an example of the in-store terminal, is provided on the game island, and collects various game data output from the pachinko machine P, the ball lending unit U, etc., and includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, and It is a computer provided with a communication means.

  This terminal 10 is an example of sales data totaling means, and various sales data (game data) generated until the time of data transmission to the totaling computer 40 comes into the sales data total value for each type of sales data. Here, the sales data total value is totaled for each sales device (pachinko machine P and ball lending unit U).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, each pachinko machine P and ball lending unit U (here, the unit number is 0001) connected to the terminal 10 (here, the unit terminal 10 whose unit terminal number is D101). , 0002, 0003, and 0005, various game data for each pachinko machine P and ball lending unit U) are aggregated as sales data aggregate values for each type of game data. Here, the transmission time is, for example, an interval of 5 minutes from the start of business at the amusement hall, is set in the counting computer 40, and is distributed to and stored in each terminal 10 via the on-site computer 30 and the relay computer 20.

  This sales data totaling means is shown in FIG. 2 based on the out signal, the safe signal, the start signal, the special prize signal, and the probability variation signal that are output from the driving ball counter and the pachinko machine P and input to the base terminal 10. As described above, out, safe, start, and state are totaled every 10 seconds as the business data total value at the transmission time of 5 minutes.

  Specifically, the number of out signals received every 10 seconds out of the 5 minutes is compared to the out signal ratio (here, since 10 out-balls output an out signal of 1 pulse, the out signal ratio is 10 ) Is counted as “out”, and the number of safe signals received every 10 seconds of the 5 minutes is compared with the safe signal ratio (here, 10 award balls and 1 pulse of safe signal). Since the number of award balls multiplied by 10) is counted as “safe”, the number of times the start signal is received every 10 seconds out of the 5 minutes is counted as “start”. ". Further, based on the reception of the special prize signal in the 5 minutes, the “state” is counted as the special prize state, and on the basis of the reception of the probability variation signal in the 5 minutes, the “state” is totaled as the probability variation state.

  In the sales data totaling means, based on the CR sand signal output from the ball lending unit U and input to the terminal 10, although not shown, as the sales data total value at 5-minute intervals as the transmission time, CR Sales are aggregated. Specifically, the CR sales multiplied by the number of CR sand signal received in the 5 minutes multiplied by the sand signal ratio (in this case, the lending amount is 100 yen because 1 pulse CR sand signal is output). The amount is counted as “CR sales”.

  In the sales data totaling means, a chucker winning signal, a start winning signal, a gate signal, a door open signal, a calling signal, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “chucker winning etc.”) output from the pachinko machine P and input to the base terminal 10. ) Is also aggregated as a business data aggregation value at intervals of 5 minutes, which is the transmission time, although not shown.

  The terminal 10 is an example of sales data total information transmitting means. When the transmission time comes, the sales data total value calculated by the sales data totaling means and each in-store terminal (base terminal 10) are individually set. The sales data total information including the terminal number that is the terminal identification information in the store set as the identifiable information is transmitted to the total computer 40. Sales device identification information set as information that can individually identify the sales device when transmitting the sales data total information including the sales data total value calculated for each sales device (pachinko machine P and ball rental unit U) The base terminal number and the connection terminal name are further transmitted.

  Specifically, the sales data total value shown in the table of FIG. 2 that is aggregated for each pachinko machine P at the 5-minute interval that is the transmission time, the connection terminal name corresponding to each pachinko machine P, and the Sales data totaling information (that is, the entire data shown in FIG. 2) including the terminal number (D101 in this case) of the terminal 10 is transmitted to the totaling computer 40 via the relay computer 20 and the on-site computer 30. . In addition, as described above, the sales data total information including the sales data total value (not shown) (CR sales, chucker winnings, etc.), the connection terminal name, and the terminal number are aggregated for each pachinko machine P. 20 and the on-site computer 30 to be sent to the counting computer 40.

  Further, the terminal 10 is an example of a resetting unit, and resets the sales data total value by the sales data totaling unit on the condition that at least the sales data totaling information has been transmitted by the sales data totaling information transmission unit. It is. Specifically, when the sales data total information is transmitted to the total computer 40, the business data total value shown in the table of FIG. 2 and the business data total value (not shown) such as CR sales are reset. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the game data aggregation by the sales data aggregation means is resumed from 10:35:10.

  The relay computer 20 is provided at a predetermined location (for example, a management office) in the amusement hall, and outputs sales data total information output from the terminal 10 to the in-place computer 30. This relay computer 20 is provided corresponding to each game island, and is connected to a plurality of terminal terminals 10 provided on the game island.

  The on-site computer 30 is provided at a predetermined location (for example, a management office) in the amusement hall, and outputs sales data total information output from the relay computer 20 to the total computer 40. The in-field computer 30 includes an in-field communication unit 31a, an out-of-field communication unit 31b, a control unit 32, a display 33, an input device 34, a hard disk 35, and the like connected as shown in FIG.

  The in-field communication unit 31a is communicably connected to the relay computer 20, and manages communication between the in-field computer 30 and the relay computer 20. In the in-situ communication unit 31a, the business data total information transmitted from the relay computer 20 is received as described above. The out-of-field communication unit 31b is communicably connected to a later-described communication unit 41 of the aggregation computer 40, and manages communication between the in-field computer 30 and the aggregation computer 40. The out-of-field communication unit 31b transmits the business data total information to the total computer 40 as described above. In addition, the out-of-field communication unit 31b, as will be described later, tabulation data (FIG. 12) transmitted from the tabulation computer 40 in response to a predetermined time interval (for example, every two hours) or a browsing request from a game hall related person. And (see FIG. 13).

  The control unit 32 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the hard disk 35 is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, thereby controlling the operation of each component included in the on-site computer 30. Thus, various processes are performed. The display 33 is for displaying various information, and is a liquid crystal display, for example. On this display 33, tabulation data transmitted from the tabulation computer 40 in response to a predetermined time interval (for example, every two hours) or a browsing request from a game hall related person (see FIGS. 12 and 13). Is displayed. The input device 34 is for receiving various inputs, such as a keyboard and a mouse. The hard disk 35 which is a storage device stores sales data total information transmitted from the relay computer 20 for a predetermined period (for example, one year), and game data stored in a registered store information database (hard disk 45) to be described later. Can be collated.

  The counting computer 40 collects various game data collected by the platform terminal 10, the relay computer 20, and the on-site computer 30 functioning as the in-store terminal from each game hall, and collects the collected various game data for each game. Aggregation processing is performed as game data for the field. The aggregation computer 40 includes a communication unit 41, a control unit 42, a display 43, an input device 44, a hard disk 45, and the like connected as shown in FIG.

  Here, the hard disk 45 is an example of a registered store information database, and a game hall ID that is registered store identification information set in each registered store as information that can identify each registered store (game hall) individually, For each type of sales data (game data), the terminal number that is the terminal identification information in the store of the terminal in the store (base terminal 10) installed in the registered store is associated with the terminal number. A data storage area for storing various sales data is set. Here, a data storage area for storing various sales data is set in association with the machine number as the sales equipment identification information.

  Although not shown in the figure, the hard disk 45 stores the sales data total value included in the sales data total information (see FIG. 2) transmitted from the base terminal 10 installed in each game hall as the game hall of the game hall. In association with the ID number, the terminal number included in the transmitted sales data total information, and the terminal number specified from the terminal number and the connection terminal name included in the transmitted sales data total information, A data storage area is set for each type of game data.

  In addition, in the hard disk 45, as shown in FIG. 3A, there is a data storage area for storing game data during operation of the game hall in association with the game hall ID, the terminal number, the connection terminal name, and the machine number. Is set. In this data storage area, the real special award out, the real special award out, the real special award out safe, the non-real special award out, the start, and the CR A sales storage column is provided, and the total of the values stored in each storage column (that is, the total of each unit) is also stored. Although not shown, game data other than the above (chucker winning etc.) is also stored in this data storage area.

  Furthermore, in the hard disk 45, as shown in FIG. 3B, a data storage area for storing game data after the game hall is closed is set in association with the game hall ID, the terminal number, and the machine number. Yes. In this data storage area, storage fields for actual special prize out, actual special prize out, actual special prize safe, actual special prize out, start, and CR sales are provided. The total (that is, the total of all units) is also stored. Although not shown, game data other than the above (chucker winning etc.) is also stored in this data storage area.

  As described above, the communication unit 41 is communicably connected to the out-of-field communication unit 31b of the on-site computer 30, and is also communicably connected to the web server 50 and the chain store headquarters 60. The communication unit 41 is an example of sales data total information receiving means, and receives the sales data total information transmitted by the sales data total information transmitting means (base terminal 10). The communication unit 41 functions as a summary table data distribution unit, and details thereof will be described later.

  The control unit 42 includes a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like. The processing program stored in the hard disk 45 is executed by the CPU using the RAM as a work area, thereby controlling the operation of each component included in the counting computer 40. Thus, various processes are performed. The control unit 42 is an example of a registered store information updating unit, and based on the sales data total information received by the sales data total information receiving unit, in-store terminal identification information (base terminal number) from the registered store information database. And processing for updating various sales data stored for each type of sales data (game data) in a data storage area corresponding to the specified in-store terminal identification information. Based on the sales data summary information received by the data summary information receiving means, the business device identification information (unit number) is specified from the registered store information database, and the business data is stored in the data storage area corresponding to the specified sales device identification information. Various sales data stored for each type of data (game data) is updated.

  First, during sales of the amusement hall, when the sales data total information including the sales data total value, the terminal number, and the connection terminal name shown in FIG. 2 is received, the registered store information database shown in FIG. A machine number is specified based on the received machine terminal number and connection terminal name, and various game data stored in the data storage area corresponding to the machine number are updated for each type of game data.

  Specifically, the update process is performed based on the “state” recorded in the sales data total value shown in FIG. In other words, out, safe, and start values that are not recorded as special status as “status” are the non-real special prize out, the real non-special prize safe, and the start, respectively, in a row of the data storage area (here, the first row). Are added and updated in the storage column. In addition, the time recorded as the “status” for the first time as a special prize (here, 10: 31: 00 → 10: 31 with seconds rounded down) is stored in the storage column of the occurrence time in the row of the data storage area, At this time, the total number of actual special prizes (here, 1) is stored in the actual special prize number storage column. In addition, each value of “out” and “safe” recorded as “special prize” as “state” is added and updated in the storage column of “out of actual special prize” and “safe in actual special prize”, respectively, in the row of the data storage area.

  Here, when “probable change” is recorded as the “status” next to the special prize, a ○ mark is stored in the storage column of the probability change flag in the relevant row of the data storage area, and the next line (here In the second line), the memory of the actual special prize out, the actual special prize out safe, and the start is started. On the other hand, if the special status is recorded as the “status” and the next is not recorded as the probability change (that is, nothing is recorded), the probability change flag storage field in the row of the data storage area is ○ The mark is not memorized, and in the next line (here, the second line), memorization of non-real special prize out, non-real special prize safe, and start is started. Each vehicle total in the registered store information database shown in FIG. 3A is sequentially updated.

  It should be noted that the registration shown in FIG. 3 (a) is also performed when sales data total information including the sales data total value such as the winning prize, the terminal number, and the connection terminal name is received during the game hall business. In the store information database, a machine number is specified based on the received machine terminal number and connection terminal name, and update processing of various game data stored for each type of game data in the data storage area corresponding to the machine number I do.

  Next, after the game hall is closed, in the registered store information database shown in FIG. 3B, it corresponds to the unit number of each unit based on the total number of units in the registered store information database shown in FIG. In the data storage area, various game data are stored for each type of game data.

  Further, the control unit 42 performs a game data totaling process according to each calculation formula, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, based on the game data (see FIGS. 2 and 3) stored in the registered store information database. Execute. Further, the control unit 42 functions as a summary table data creation unit, and details thereof will be described later.

  The display 43 is for displaying various information, and is a liquid crystal display, for example. The input device 44 is for receiving various inputs, and is, for example, a keyboard and a mouse. The display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of a summary table data creation content setting unit, and each sales data (game) corresponding to each registered store (game hall) stored in the registered store information database (hard disk 45). The processing contents relating to the creation of the summary table data created based on the data) are set for each registered store. The processing contents include sales equipment group setting means (see FIG. 6), sales equipment. Separate table data setting means (see FIG. 7), sales device group-by-business table data setting means (see FIG. 8), registered store group setting means (see FIG. 9), and registered store group-by-register table data setting Means (see FIG. 10).

  The display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of a daily / monthly report totaling table data setting unit, and a plurality of data included in the daily report totaling table data created after the end of the business day of a registered store (game room). In addition to setting sales data (game data), a plurality of sales data included in monthly report summary table data created after the end of business in January of the registered store is set.

  Specifically, in the table for totalization table data setting screen shown in FIG. 7 and the island-based totalization table data setting screen shown in FIG. 8 described later, each game data is associated with each game data and included in the daily totalization table data. A “daily report” check box for setting game data and a “monthly report” check box for setting game data included in the monthly summary table data are displayed on the display 43, and “ By checking one or both of the “daily report” check box and the “monthly report” check box and operating the “set” button, game data included in the daily report summary table data and monthly report summary table data is set. The

  Hereinafter, the display 43 and the input device 44 functioning as the summary table data creation content setting means and the daily / monthly report summary table data setting means will be described with reference to the respective screens shown in FIGS. In each screen, when the “Next” button is operated, items that cannot be set on one screen can be set, and when the “Menu” button is operated, the screen returns to a menu screen (not shown).

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of sales equipment group setting means, and are used to sort and set each sales equipment by group. Here, the pachinko machine that is the sales equipment is used. P is distributed and set according to the game island where the pachinko machine P is installed.

  Specifically, when the gaming machine setting mode is executed by the operation of the card company staff in the counting computer 40, the gaming machine setting screen shown in FIG. In this screen, a combo box for selecting a game hall ID is displayed, and for each pachinko machine P installed in the game hall of the selected game hall ID, a machine number, a machine terminal number, and a connection terminal An input field for setting the name, island number, type, and model name is displayed.

  Here, when a card company staff operates the input device 44 to select a game hall ID, inputs necessary items in each input field, and operates the “set” button, the selected game hall ID is selected. For each pachinko machine P installed in the amusement hall, a base number, a base terminal number, a connection terminal name, an island number, a type, and a model name are set according to the input contents. It is set according to the amusement island.

  In the example shown in FIG. 6, eight pachinko machines P (# 0004 and 0009 are missing numbers) from 0001 to 0010 are assigned to the game islands on No. 1 island, and 0011 to 0015. The four pachinko machines P (the number 0014 is missing) are distributed to the second island. The settings in FIG. 6 are stored in the hard disk 45, although not shown. Also, among the settings in FIG. 6, the correspondence relationship between the terminal number, the connection terminal name, and the terminal number is stored in the registered store information database shown in FIG.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7, the display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of a sales device-specific summary table data setting unit, and each registered store (see FIG. 3) stored in the registered store information database (see FIG. 3). This is for setting a plurality of sales data included in the summary table data created for each sales device from various sales data (game data) corresponding to the amusement hall. The game data shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 (that is, the game data shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) (ie, the game data shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) The game data selected from the game data stored in the registered store information database shown in FIG. 3 is selected and set. Further, as described above, the display 43 and the input device 44 function as a daily / monthly report summary table data setting means.

  Specifically, when the total computer 40 executes the table-based total table data setting mode by the operation of the card company staff, the table-based total table data setting screen shown in FIG. In this screen, a combo box for selecting the game hall ID and a combo box for selecting the type or model of the pachinko machine P are displayed, and the type or model installed in the selected game hall. For each pachinko machine P belonging to, a plurality of game data included in the summary table data created for each pachinko machine P is selected and set from the game data shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. A plurality (eight in this case) combo boxes for setting the data display order, and a “daily report” check box and a “monthly report” check box for each game data are displayed.

  Here, the card company staff operates the input device 44 to select the game hall ID, select the type or model of the pachinko machine P, and enter each combo box corresponding to each No. indicating the display order. Select necessary items from the game data shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, and check one or both of the “daily report” check box and the “monthly report” check box for the selected game data. When the “Setting” button is operated, for each pachinko machine P of the selected type or model installed in the selected game hall, a plurality of games included in the summary table data with the selected content The display order of the data and the plurality of game data is set, and whether each game data is included in the monthly report summary table data included in the daily report summary table data is set. That.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, for the pachinko machine P of which the type installed in the game hall A is the first type, first, the number of actual special prizes (No. 6 in FIG. 4), and secondly, the number of probable changes (same as above) No. 29), third prize probability (No. 11), fourth difference (No. 3), fifth payout ratio (No. 4), sixth base (No. 29) 8), 7th game data (start No. 10), and 8th game sales data (No. 72 in FIG. 5) are set. Since the first to eighth game data are set as the game data included in the daily report summary table data, each game data is displayed in the summary table data in this display order. Also, as the game data included in the monthly report summary table data, the fourth, sixth, seventh, and eighth game data are set, so that each game data is converted into the summary table data in this display order. Is displayed.

  The settings in FIG. 7 are stored in the hard disk 45 as shown in FIG. Specifically, for each pachinko machine P of each type or each model installed in each game hall, a plurality of game data included in the summary table data created for the pachinko machine P, and each game data Is included in the monthly report summary table data included in the daily report summary table data.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8, the display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of sales equipment group-by-business-table total table data setting means, and each registered store stored in the registered store information database (see FIG. 3). For setting a plurality of sales data included in the summary table data created for the sales equipment group set by the sales equipment group setting means from the various sales data (game data) corresponding to the (game hall) Here, a plurality of game data included in the summary table data created for the game island which is the sales equipment group is associated with a No. indicating the display order to be displayed in the summary table data, 4 and game data shown in FIG. 5 (that is, game data aggregated based on game data stored in the registered store information database shown in FIG. 3). Set to. Further, as described above, the display 43 and the input device 44 function as a daily / monthly report summary table data setting means.

  Specifically, when the island computerized tabular data setting mode is executed by the operation of the card company staff in the tabulating computer 40, the island-specific tabulated data setting screen shown in FIG. In this screen, a combo box for selecting a game hall ID and a combo box for selecting an island number of the game island are displayed, and the game island of the selected game hall is displayed for the game island. A plurality of game data included in the total table data created in this way are selected from the game data shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 and set in order to set the display order of the game data (here, 8 And a “daily report” check box and a “monthly report” check box for each game data.

  Here, a card company clerk operates the input device 44 to select a game hall ID, select an island number of the game island, and display it in each combo box corresponding to each No. indicating the display order. 4 and FIG. 5, the necessary items are selected, and one or both of the “daily report” check box and the “monthly report” check box are checked for the selected game data. When the “SET” button is operated, a plurality of game data included in the summary table data and a display order of the plurality of game data are set for the game island of the selected game arcade with the selected contents. It is set whether each game data is included in the monthly report summary table data included in the daily report summary table data.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, the game islands that are installed in the game arcade A are first out (No. 2 in FIG. 4) and second safe ( No. 1), No. 3 (Same No. 3), No. 4 Base (No. 8), No. 5 Start% (No. 10), No. 6 Unit sales (Fig. 5) No. 72), seventh game number (same No. 73), and eighth, profit rate (No. 79) game data are set. Since the first to eighth game data are set as the game data included in the daily report summary table data, each game data is displayed in the summary table data in this display order. Further, as the game data included in the monthly report total table data, the third to eighth game data are set, so that each game data is displayed in the total table data in this display order.

  The settings in FIG. 8 are stored in the hard disk 45 as shown in FIG. Specifically, for each gaming island installed at each game hall, a plurality of game data included in the summary table data created for the gaming island, and each game data is a daily summary table data. Is included in the summary report data for monthly reports included in.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, the display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of a registered store group setting unit, and group a plurality of registered stores. Here, each game hall belonging to a chain store is grouped. And set up a playground group. The display 43 and the input device 44 are for setting distribution destinations of the summary table data for the registered store group set by the registered store group setting means. Here, the chain store headquarters 60 that supervises the game hall group. Is set as the distribution destination of the summary table data for the game hall group.

  Specifically, when the game machine group setting mode is executed by the operation of the card company staff in the counting computer 40, the game room group setting screen shown in FIG. In this screen, an input field for setting the name of the game hall group and an input field for setting the distribution destination of the summary table data for the game hall group are displayed, and games belonging to the game hall group are displayed. A combo box for selecting and setting a venue (that is, a chain store of the game hall group) is displayed.

  Here, the card company staff operates the input device 44 to input the name of the game hall group, input the distribution destination of the summary table data for the game hall group, and the game displayed in each combo box. When a game hall belonging to the game hall group is selected from the halls and the “set” button is operated, the selected game halls are grouped and the game hall group having the inputted name is set. At the same time, the input distribution destination is set as the distribution destination of the summary table data for the game hall group.

  In the example shown in FIG. 9, amusement halls A, B, M, and P belonging to a chain store are grouped together to set up a playground group named X chain, and the chain store that supervises the playground group. The headquarters 60 is set as the delivery destination. The settings in FIG. 9 are stored in the hard disk 45 (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 10, the display 43 and the input device 44 are an example of a total table data setting unit for each registered store group, and for each registered store belonging to the registered store group set by the registered store group setting unit. A plurality of sales data included in the summary table data created in this step, and here, a plurality of game data included in the summary table data created for each game hall belonging to the game hall group The game data shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 (that is, the game data stored in the registered store information database shown in FIG. 3 is aggregated in association with the No. indicating the display order to be displayed in the summary table data. Game data) to set. In other words, the plurality of game data included in the summary table data are not set individually for each game hall, but are set in a unified manner, and the display order of the game data is also set in a unified manner.

  Specifically, when the game computer group summary table data setting mode is executed by the operation of the card company staff in the summary computer 40, the game group group summary table data setting screen shown in FIG. Is done. In this screen, a combo box for selecting a game hall group is displayed, and the selected game hall group is included in the summary table data created for each game hall belonging to the game hall group. A plurality of (eight in this case) combo boxes for selecting and setting a plurality of game data from the game data shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 and for uniformly setting the display order of the game data are displayed. Is done.

  4 and 5 are displayed in each combo box corresponding to each No. indicating the display order as well as selecting a game hall group by operating the input device 44 by a clerk of the card company. When a necessary item is selected from the game data and the “set” button is operated, a plurality of game data and a display order of the plurality of game data are selected with the selected contents for the selected game hall group. Set uniformly.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, for a game group named X chain, the first is CR sales (No. 71 in FIG. 5), the second is cash sales (No. 70), and the third is stand sales ( No. 72), 4th percentile (No.73), 5th gross profit (No.77), 6th margin (No.79), 7th difference ( The game data of No. 3) and 8th in FIG. 4 are set uniformly, and each game data is aggregated in the first to eighth display orders. It is set to be displayed uniformly in the table data. The settings in FIG. 10 are stored in the hard disk 45, although not shown.

  Here, the control unit 42 is an example of a summary table data creation unit, and each registration is performed according to the processing content of each registered store set by the summary table data creation content setting unit shown in FIGS. The creation of summary table data for the store is executed.

  First, in order to execute daily report totaling table data for a certain game hall (for example, game hall A), the game hall stored in the hard disk 45 as shown in FIG. Based on the table-by-table tabulation data setting, the following processing is performed to create table-by-table table data for daily reports shown in FIG. First, the pachinko machine P belonging to the type or model for which the summary table data is to be created from the game data stored in the hard disk 45 based on the table-specific summary table data setting of the game hall (here Then, for the first type of pachinko machine P), game data necessary to create daily report summary table data is extracted. Next, a plurality of game data (in this case, actual data) set for the pachinko machine P belonging to the type or model to be created based on the table-specific total table data setting of the game hall and the extracted game data. The number of special prizes, the number of chances, the probability of special prizes, the difference ball, the yield rate, the base, the start%, and the unit sales) are calculated for each pachinko machine P according to the calculation formulas shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. The sum and / or average of is calculated. Then, based on the table-by-table summary table data setting of the game hall, the calculated game data for each pachinko machine P, and the calculated total and / or average game data are set. Displayed in the display order, the daily report table summary data shown in FIG. 12A is created. Although not shown in the figure, the creation of daily tabulation table data for daily reports for each game hall other than the game hall A is executed in the same manner.

  Further, in the case of executing the monthly report table summary table data for a certain game hall (for example, game hall A), in the description of FIG. 12 (a), it is necessary to create the daily report summary table data. Instead of game data, game data necessary for creating monthly report summary table data is extracted, and the same processing is performed to create monthly report table summary table data shown in FIG. This monthly summary table data for monthly report includes difference ball, base, start%, and stand sales as game data. Although not shown in the figure, the tabulation process of the monthly report table for each game hall other than the game hall A is also performed in the same manner.

  That is, the control unit 42 functioning as the summary table data creation means here sets the sales data set by the sales device-specific summary table data setting means shown in FIG. 7 for each sales device (pachinko machine P). (Table of game data) is created, and the daily report / monthly report table setting means shown in Fig. 7 is used to set the daily report table data and monthly report data. The creation of the summary table data is executed.

  In addition, when creating a daily report summary table data for a certain game hall (for example, game hall A), the game machine setting of the game hall stored in the hard disk 45 (see FIG. 6), And the following processing is performed based on the island-specific tabulation data setting of the game hall stored as shown in FIG. 11 (b), and the daily report tabulation table shown in FIG. 12 (b). Create data. First, the pachinko machine P installed on the game island to be counted is selected from the game data stored in the hard disk 45 based on the gaming machine setting and the island-specific tabular data setting of the gaming hall. For the pachinko machine P installed on the game islands where the island numbers are 1st to 8th islands, game data necessary for creating daily report summary table data is extracted. Next, a plurality of game data (in this case, out, safe, difference ball, etc.) set for the game island to be aggregated based on the island-by-island summary table data setting of the game hall and the extracted game data. Base, start%, unit sales, number of units, and profit ratio) are calculated for each pachinko machine P according to the calculation formulas shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the calculated game data is calculated for each game island. At the same time, the total and / or average of each game data is calculated. Then, based on the island-by-island summary table data setting of the game hall, the calculated game data for each gaming island and the calculated total and / or average game data are displayed as set. Displayed in order, the daily summary table data for daily reports shown in FIG. 12B is created. Although not shown in the drawing, creation of island-specific tabular data for daily reports for each game hall other than the game hall A is executed in the same manner.

  In addition, when the monthly report totaling table data for a certain game hall (for example, game hall A) is created, it is necessary to create the daily report totaling table data in the description of FIG. Instead of game data, game data necessary for creating monthly report summary table data is extracted, and the same processing is performed to create monthly report island summary table data shown in FIG. 13B. This monthly summary table data for monthly reports includes, as game data, difference ball, base, start%, unit sales, number of units, and profit rate. Although not shown in the figure, the aggregation processing of the monthly report totaling table data for each game hall other than the game hall A is also executed in the same manner.

  That is, the control unit 42 functioning as the summary table data creation means here performs the sales shown in FIG. 8 for each sales equipment group (amusement island) set by the sales equipment group setting means shown in FIG. Creates summary table data including sales data (game data) set by the device group summary table data setting means, and is set by the daily / monthly report summary table data setting means shown in FIG. Daily report summary table data including sales data and monthly report summary table data are created.

  Further, when the game table group total table data is created for a certain game hall group (for example, X chain), the game hall group setting of the game hall group stored in the hard disk 45 (see FIG. 9). Then, the following processing is performed based on the game table group-by-game table tabulation data setting (see FIG. 10) of the game hall group, and the game group group-by-game table data shown in FIG. 14 is created. First, the game data of each game hall belonging to the game hall group stored in the hard disk 45 is extracted based on the game hall group setting of the game hall group and the game table group total table data setting. Next, based on the game table group summary table data setting of the game room group and the extracted game data, a plurality of game data set for the game room group (here, CR sales, cash sales, units) Sales, number of cars, number of cars, gross profit, profit rate, difference ball, and payout ratio) are calculated for each pachinko machine P according to the formulas shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and the calculated game data is While calculating for each game hall, the total and / or average of each game data is calculated. Then, based on the game table group total table data setting of the game hall group, the total game data for each game hall and the calculated total and / or average game data are set as described above. The game table group total table data shown in FIG. 14 is created in a unified display order. Although not shown in the figure, the creation of game table group-by-game group summary table data for each game group other than the X chain is executed in the same manner.

  In other words, the control unit 42 functioning as the summary table data creating means here adds to each registered store (game hall) belonging to the registered store group (game hall group) set by the registered store group setting means shown in FIG. On the other hand, the creation of summary table data including sales data (game data) set by the registered store group-by-registered store group summary table data setting means shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

  The communication unit 41 is an example of a summary table data distribution unit, and the summary table data (see FIGS. 12 and 13) of each registered store created by the summary table data creation unit is used for each registered store. It is distributed so that it can be viewed by the parties concerned, and here, the summary table data of each game hall that is a registered store is operated by the on-site computer 30 installed in the game hall and / or the person concerned with the game hall. It distributes to possible personal computers 3a and portable terminals 3b. In addition, the communication unit 41 functioning as a summary table data distribution unit performs the aggregation in response to a predetermined time interval (for example, every two hours) and / or a viewing request from a game hall official who is a participant in a registered store. The summary table data of each registered store created by the table data creation means is distributed.

  Note that the communication unit 41 functioning as a summary table data distribution unit shows the summary table data (see FIG. 14) for the game hall group that is the registered store group created by the summary table data creation unit, as shown in FIG. Distribution is made to the chain store headquarters 60 of the game hall group set as described above.

  Next, the operation of the store data totaling system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, at the terminal 10, as described above, game data is collected from the pachinko machine P, the ball lending unit U, etc., and the collected game data is aggregated as sales data aggregate values as shown in FIG. When the received transmission time (for example, every 5 minutes from the start of business at the amusement hall) comes, the sales data total information including the total sales data total value, the terminal number, and the connection terminal name is displayed in the relay computer 20 and the venue. It is transmitted to the counting computer 40 via the computer 30. In the totaling computer 40, game data update processing is performed as shown in FIG. 3 based on the transmitted business data totaling information.

  In the counting computer 40, when a predetermined time interval (for example, every two hours) is reached, a request from a game hall related person (that is, the in-field computer 30 installed in the game hall or the game hall related person When there is a request from the operable personal computer 3a or the portable terminal 3b) and after the game hall is closed, as described above, the total table data setting of each game hall stored as shown in FIG. Based on the table-by-table summary data setting and island-by-island table data setting), the daily report table for the daily report shown in FIG. 12A and the island-by-island table for the daily report shown in FIG. Is generated, and the created daily report summary table data is distributed to the on-site computer 30 installed in the game hall and / or the personal computer 3a and the portable terminal 3b that can be operated by the game hall related parties. Is . In the on-site computer 30, personal computer 3a, and portable terminal 3b, the distributed daily summary table data is displayed on each display.

  In this way, in the counting computer 40, the counting table data distribution means (communication unit 41) stores the counting table data of each game hall in accordance with a predetermined time interval and / or a browsing request from a game hall related party. Since it is distributed, each game hall related person can obtain the summary table data even during the operation of the game hall, and can check the current state of the store. The time interval can be arbitrarily changed in the on-site computer 30. In addition, since the aggregating table data of each amusement park is distributed even after the game hall is closed, it is possible to obtain the aggregating table data for one day and check the status of the store on that day.

  Further, in the totaling computer 40, when the last day of a certain month (here, July) is reached, as described above, the totaling table data setting for each game hall stored as shown in FIG. , Island summary table data setting), monthly report table summary data shown in FIG. 13 (a) and monthly report island summary table data shown in FIG. 13 (b) are created. The monthly report summary table data thus distributed is distributed to the on-site computer 30 installed in the game hall and / or the personal computer 3a and the portable terminal 3b that can be operated by the game hall officials. In the on-site computer 30, the personal computer 3a, and the portable terminal 3b, the distributed summary report data for monthly reports is displayed on each display.

  In this way, in the totaling computer 40 that performs the totaling process of the game data of each game hall, the totaling table data creation content setting means (the display 43 and the input device 44) creates the totaling table data required by each game hall related person. The processing content related to the game table can be set, and the totaling table data creating means (control unit 42) executes the generation of the totaling table data for each game room according to the set processing content, and the totaling table data distribution means Since the communication table 41 is configured to distribute the created summary table data so that each game hall related person can view it, the summary table data according to the request of each game hall related person can be distributed.

  Further, the sales equipment group setting means (display 43 and input device 44) can set pachinko machines P to which each game hall related person wants to check the game hall data by grouping, and also sets the total table data setting means for each sales equipment. , By using the total table data setting means (display 43 and input device 44) by sales equipment group, the game data that the game hall related person wants to check in the total table data can be set for each table and each island. Separately, it is possible to create and distribute summary table data in accordance with the requirements of game hall personnel.

  In addition, the daily / monthly report total table data setting means (display 43 and input device 44) can set the game data that each game hall party wants to check in the daily report total table data, and each monthly report total table data The game data that the game hall related person wants to confirm can be set, so that it is possible to create and distribute tabulated data according to the request of each game hall related person for each of the daily report and the monthly report.

  Further, in the total computer 40, as described above, based on the game table group total table data setting (see FIG. 10) stored in the hard disk 45, the total by game hall group shown in FIG. Table data is created, and the created summary table data for each game hall group is distributed to the chain store headquarters 60 of the game hall group. In the chain store headquarters 60, the distributed game group group summary table data is displayed on the display.

  As described above, in the counting computer 40, the registered store group setting means (the display 43 and the input device 44) can set the game hall (for example, chain store) to be checked by grouping the game data, and the registered store group. The game data that the chain store headquarters wants to check in the summary table data can be set for each game hall group by means of separate summary table data setting means, so the summary table data according to the requirements of the headquarters is created for each game hall group Can be delivered.

  Finally, a modification of the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the registered store is a game hall has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the registered store is, for example, a casino, a game center, an unmanned store such as a vending machine and a coin laundry, an Internet, etc. It may be a cafe, a hospital, a beauty salon, or the like.

  Here, when the registered store is a casino, the sales device is a casino machine such as a slot machine, and the sales data is data relating to, for example, a dividend, an operating rate, and sales in the casino machine. Further, when the registered store is a game center, for example, it is a game machine such as a fighting game, and the sales data is data relating to, for example, the highest score, the highest clear stage, the operation rate, sales, etc. in the game machine. When the registered store is an unmanned store or an Internet cafe, the sales device is a terminal (that is, a vending machine, a coin-operated washing machine, a personal computer, etc.) installed in the registered store, and the sales data is For example, it is data relating to the operating rate, sales, etc. of the terminal. When the registered store is a hospital or a beauty salon, the sales device is a surgical device (that is, a medical device, a beauty device, etc.) installed in the registered store, and the sales data is, for example, in the surgical device. It is data related to availability.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the sales device that is operating during the operation of the amusement hall is the pachinko machine P has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sales device may be, for example, It may be a counter that counts pachinko balls given to the person. Here, when the sales device is a card vending machine, the sales data is data relating to, for example, the denomination of accepted money, the denomination of the prepaid card sold, the sales amount, and the like. When the sales device is a counter, the sales data is data related to the count value of the pachinko balls.

  In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, an example in which the aggregation computer 40, the web server 50, and the chain store headquarter 60 are directly connected has been described. The web server 50 and the chain store headquarters 60 may be connected via the Internet 2. Further, the total computer 40 may not be installed at the card company. Further, the web server 50 may be provided in each game hall.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the in-store terminal is the stand terminal 10 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the in-store terminal may be, for example, the relay computer 20 or the on-site computer 30. Further, each in-store terminal may have an individual IP address, and the aggregation computer 40 may directly access the in-store terminal via the Internet 2 to collect game data.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the sales data total value shown in FIG. 2 is reset on the condition that the sales data total information has been transmitted in the reset means (the terminal 10) has been described. First, after the sales data total information is transmitted to the total computer 40, the business data total value is reset on the condition that the business data total information is received from the total computer 40. May be. That is, the sales data total value may be reset on the condition that the sales data total information has been transmitted by at least the sales data total information transmitting means.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, an example in which amusement islands are set as a sales equipment group has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type and model of the pachinko machine P are also set as the sales equipment group. You may make it. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the setting of the sales equipment group is not limited to the setting of the sales equipment group by the display 43 and the input device 44 of the counting computer 40, and the setting of the sales equipment group is performed in the on-site computer 30. It may be transmitted to the computer 40 and set in the counting computer 40.

  In the above embodiment, the summary table data (see FIGS. 12 and 13) of each game hall created by the summary table data creation means (control unit 42) is transmitted by the communication unit 41 which is the summary table data distribution means. Although an example of “distributed so that a person concerned in the game hall can view” by being distributed to the in-game computer 30 installed in the game hall has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. “Distribute so that the related parties can view” means that, for example, the summary table data of each game hall is distributed to the web server 50 so that the parties related to the game hall accessing the web server 50 can browse. Alternatively, the summary table data of each game hall may be transmitted to the related parties of the game hall by e-mail. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the summary table data is distributed to both the on-site computer 30 and the personal computer 3a or the portable terminal 3b has been described. However, it may be distributed to only one of them.

  In the above embodiment, the game table group-by-game table summary table data (see FIG. 14) created by the summary table data creation means (control unit 42) is transferred to the chain store headquarters 60 by the communication unit 41 which is the summary table data distribution means. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the game table group summary table data is distributed to the web server 50 and accessed by the parties in the chain store headquarters 60 who have accessed the web server 50. It may be possible to do so, or the game table group summary table data may be transmitted by e-mail to the parties concerned in the chain store headquarters 60.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the example in which the summary table data is in the form format has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the summary table data may be in a graph format.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, the example in which the summary table data is today's data has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the summary table data may be past data. good.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the officials of the registered store (game hall officials) can browse the summary table data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, so that the player can also browse the summary table data. In this case, the summary table data is distributed to the game hall, and the summary table data is provided at a terminal (such as the ball rental unit U or the kiosk terminal) provided in the game hall and operable by the player. It may be displayed, or the summary table data may be distributed to the web server 50 so that a player who has accessed the web server 50 can view the summary table data. May be transmitted to a personal computer or portable terminal that can be operated. In this case, for each sales data (game data) included in the summary table data, whether or not to allow disclosure is set, and if disclosure is permitted, only the set sales data can be viewed. May be. Furthermore, in this case, business data that is only open to access users who have access rights (for example, member players who are members who have registered as members of the game hall), and disclosure regardless of whether or not they have access rights. And sales data that allows the

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a store data totaling system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of game data that is aggregated at the terminal. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of game data stored in the data storage area of the total computer, where (a) is game data during operation of the game hall, and (b) is game data after the game hall is closed. is there. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of sales data that is aggregated in the aggregation computer. FIG. 5 is a diagram following FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the gaming machine setting screen displayed on the display of the counting computer. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a table-based tabulation table data setting screen displayed on the display of the tabulation computer. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the island-specific tabulation data setting screen displayed on the display of the tabulation computer. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game hall group setting screen displayed on the display of the counting computer. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game table group total table data setting screen displayed on the display of the total computer. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a table-by-game table data setting list stored in the hard disk of the computer, where (a) is table-based table data and (b) is island-based table data. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of daily report totaling table data distributed to game hall related parties. (A) is table-based totaling table data, and (b) is island-based totaling table data. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of monthly report total table data distributed to game hall related parties. (A) is table-based total table data, and (b) is island-based total table data. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the game table group total table data distributed to the chain store headquarters.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Store data totaling system 10 ... Terminal terminal 40 ... Total computer 41 ... Communication part 42 ... Control part 43 ... Display 44 ... Input device 45 ... Hard disk P ... Pachinko machine U ... Ball rental unit

Claims (5)

One or a plurality of in-store terminals that are installed in each registered store and collect various sales data generated during the operation of the registered store;
A totaling computer that collects various sales data collected by the terminal in the store from each registered store, and performs a totaling process on the collected various sales data as sales data for each registered store;
A store data aggregation system consisting of
The in-store terminal is
Sales data totaling means for totaling the various sales data generated until the time of data transmission to the total computer comes as sales data total values for each type of sales data;
When the transmission time comes, the sales data total value includes the sales data total value calculated by the sales data totaling means, and the in-store terminal identification information set as self-identifiable information for each in-store terminal Sales data summary information transmitting means for transmitting information to the summary computer;
Resetting means for resetting the sales data total value by the sales data totaling means, on condition that at least the sales data totaling information has been transmitted by the sales data totaling information transmitting means,
The aggregation computer is
The registered store identification information set in each registered store as information capable of individually identifying each registered store is associated with the in-store terminal identification information of the in-store terminal installed in each registered store, and the store A registered store information database in which a data storage area for storing various types of sales data is set for each type of sales data in association with the terminal identification information;
Sales data total information receiving means for receiving the sales data total information transmitted by the sales data total information transmitting means;
Based on the sales data total information received by the sales data total information receiving means, the in-store terminal identification information is specified from the registered store information database, and the data is stored in the data storage area corresponding to the specified in-store terminal identification information. Registered store information updating means for updating various sales data stored for each type of data;
Aggregation table data creation content setting means for setting processing contents related to creation of aggregation table data created based on various sales data corresponding to each registered store stored in the registered store information database for each registered store When,
In accordance with the processing contents of each registered store set by the summary table data creation content setting means, the summary table data creating means for creating the summary table data for each registered store;
A summary table data distribution unit that distributes the summary table data of each registered store created by the summary table data creation unit so that an official of each registered store can view the summary table data of the own store;
The store data totaling system characterized by comprising. The store data totaling system according to claim 1,
In the registered store, a plurality of business devices that operate during the operation of the registered store are installed,
The in-store terminal collects various sales data for each sales device,
The sales data totaling means totals the sales data total value for each sales device,
The sales data summary information transmission means sets the sales equipment as individually identifiable information when sending the sales data summary information including the sales data summary value aggregated for each sales equipment by the sales data summary means. Including the sales device identification information
The registered store information database sets the data storage area for storing the various sales data in further association with the sales equipment identification information,
The registered store information update means specifies business device identification information from the registered store information database based on the sales data total information received by the sales data total information receiving means, and corresponds to the specified sales device identification information Update the various sales data stored for each type of sales data in the data storage area
The processing content by the summary table data creation content setting means includes:
A sales device-specific summary table for setting a plurality of sales data included in the summary table data created for each sales device out of various sales data corresponding to each registered store stored in the registered store information database Data setting means;
Sales device group setting means for sorting and setting each sales device by group,
A plurality of sales included in the summary table data created for the sales device group set by the sales device group setting means from among the various sales data corresponding to each registered store stored in the registered store information database Including a sales device group summary table data setting means for setting data,
The summary table data creation means executes creation of summary table data including sales data set by the summary table data setting means for each sales device for each sales device, and the sales equipment group setting means A store data totaling system for executing, for each set sales device group, creation of total table data including sales data set by the total table data setting means for each sales device group. The store data totaling system according to claim 1 or 2,
The processing content by the summary table data creation content setting means includes:
A registered store group setting means for grouping a plurality of registered stores;
A summary table data setting means for each registered store group for setting a plurality of sales data included in the summary table data created for each registered store belonging to the registered store group set by the registered store group setting means; Including
The summary table data creation means includes, for each registered store belonging to the registered store group set by the registered store group setting means, a summary table including sales data set by the registered store group-specific summary table data setting means. A store data totaling system characterized by executing data creation. It is a store data totaling system described in any one of Claims 1-3,
The summary table data distribution means distributes the summary table data of each registered store created by the summary table data creation means in response to a predetermined time interval and / or a browsing request from an official of the registered store. Store data totaling system characterized by doing. It is the store data totaling system described in any one of Claims 1-4,
In the processing contents by the summary table data creation content setting means, a plurality of sales data included in the daily report summary table data created after the registered store's one-day operation ends is set, and 1 of the registered store is set. Includes daily / monthly report summary table data setting means for setting multiple sales data included in the monthly report summary table data created after the end of the month's business,
The summary table data creating means executes creation of daily report summary table data and monthly report summary table data including sales data set by the daily / monthly report summary table data setting means. Data aggregation system.

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