JP2007260291A - Ic token processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a processor capable of quickly reading and writing data from/to IC token and being made compact and downsized. <P>SOLUTION: A disk-like rotor 23 is supported in a longitudinal direction so as to be rotated with a stepping motor 21. The rotor is provided with; a reading and writing part 25 for reading amount information of an IC token in an IC token receiving part 22 of the rotor and writing balance information to the IC token; an IC token storage part 26 for storing the IC token with no balance; and an IC token return part 27 for returning the IC token with the balance information. The reading and writing part is imparted corresponding to the IC token receiving part at the readiness position of the rotor, and the IC token is transferred to the IC token return part and IC token storage part by the rotation of the disk-like rotor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an IC coin processing apparatus that reads information on the amount of IC coins used to play a game in a gaming machine, writes the remaining amount after the game ends, and the like.

  In gaming facilities where a plurality of gaming machines such as pachinko machines and throttle machines are installed, rental machines that lend gaming media such as pachinko balls and medals used in these gaming machines are installed between these gaming machines, Players were able to insert a magnetic prepaid card into this lending machine and rent out game media such as pachinko balls and medals, but instead of this magnetic prepaid card, IC coins were adopted. ing.

  This IC coin has a disk-like coin shape, is made of synthetic resin, and includes a CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM that stores a program for operating the CPU, monetary data, and an ID code. An IC module having a RAM or the like for storing such data is incorporated.

In order to use such an IC coin for a lending machine, a read / write unit that reads management data such as amount data, remaining frequency data, and ID number of the inserted IC coin by a non-contact method is used as an IC coin slot. The IC coins that are placed and read by the read / write unit are returned to the player from the IC coin return path if there is no remaining number and a reading error occurs. If the IC coin read by the read / write unit has a remaining number, it is stored in the IC coin storage unit located behind the read / write unit. Use it. Also, when the return switch is pressed, if there is a remaining number, the IC coin in the IC coin storage unit is transferred to the read / write unit, and after the remaining number is written, the IC coin is transferred to the lower main transfer. Returned from the route through the return route to the player from the return port. Such is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-2332048

  In the case of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the inserted IC coin is read by the read / write unit and then stored in the IC coin storage unit at the rear of the read / write unit. When there is a frequency, the IC coin in the IC coin storage unit is transported to the read / write unit, and the remaining frequency is written. For this reason, storage after reading and re-conveying at the time of writing are required, and the time for that becomes longer. In addition, since the main conveyance path is formed below the IC coin storage portion and the lower end branches to the return path and the discharge path, the apparatus tends to be large.

  In view of such a point, the present invention can speed up the process of reading and writing data with respect to the IC coin, is suitable for downsizing and downsizing of the device, and has a narrow lateral width installed between the gaming machines. The present invention provides an IC coin processing device suitable for being incorporated in a game medium lending machine.

  The IC coin processing device according to the first aspect of the present invention accepts an IC coin inserted into the IC coin insertion portion, reads the amount information stored in the IC coin, writes the amount information to the IC coin, returns the IC coin, etc. An IC coin processing device for performing a disk-like rotor having an IC coin receiving portion that is supported in a vertical direction so as to be driven to reciprocate by a stepping motor and receives and holds one IC coin, and the IC coin insertion portion An IC coin introduction unit for guiding the IC coin inserted into the IC coin receiving unit, a read / write unit for reading the amount information of the inserted IC coin and writing the remaining amount information after the game into the IC coin, IC coin storage unit that stores IC coins with no remaining balance, and IC coin return that returns IC coins with remaining amount information after the game to the customer And the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor is a position where the IC coin receiving portion corresponds to the IC coin introducing portion, and the read / write corresponding to the IC coin receiving portion at the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor. The IC coin is transferred to the IC coin return unit or the IC coin storage unit by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor.

  According to a second invention, in the first invention, the IC coin return part is provided at a position where the IC coin of the IC coin receiving part moves downward by itself by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor.

  According to a third invention, in the first invention or the second invention, the IC coin storage part is provided on one direction rotation side of the disk-shaped rotor, and the IC coin return part is provided on a reverse rotation side of the disk-shaped rotor. It is characterized by that.

  The IC coin processing device according to the fourth aspect of the invention accepts the IC coin inserted into the IC coin insertion portion, reads the amount information stored in the IC coin, writes the amount information to the IC coin, returns the IC coin, etc. An IC coin processing device for performing a disk-like rotor having an IC coin receiving portion that is supported in a vertical direction so as to be driven to reciprocate by a stepping motor and receives and holds one IC coin, and the IC coin insertion portion An IC coin introduction unit for guiding the IC coin inserted into the IC coin receiving unit, a read / write unit for reading the amount information of the inserted IC coin and writing the remaining amount information after the game into the IC coin, IC coin storage unit that stores IC coins with no remaining balance, and IC coin return that returns IC coins with remaining amount information after the game to the customer And a defective IC coin discharging unit that discharges IC coins with poor reading or writing of money amount information at the read / write unit, and when the IC coin storage unit is full, the remaining zero amount of coins after the game is stored in a predetermined stock. The IC coin receiving portion is provided with a stock introducing portion to be introduced into a place, and the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor is a position where the IC coin receiving portion corresponds to the IC coin introducing portion, and the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor is The read / write unit is arranged correspondingly to the IC coin receiving unit to any one of the IC coin storage unit, the IC coin return unit, the defective IC coin discharge unit, and the stock introduction unit by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor. The corresponding IC coin is conveyed.

  According to a fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the IC coin storage part is provided on one side of the disk-shaped rotor, and the IC coin return part, defective IC coin discharge part, and stock introduction part are the disk-shaped rotor. It was provided in the reverse direction rotation side.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth aspect of the invention, the IC coin return unit, the defective IC coin discharge unit, and the stock introduction unit are such that the IC coin of the IC coin receiving unit itself is rotated by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor. It is provided in the position which moves below.

  According to a seventh invention, in the fourth invention or the sixth invention, the entrance of the IC coin receiving part is always open, and the entrance of the IC coin return part, the defective IC coin discharge part, and the stock introduction part is provided respectively. The shutters for closing the entrances are arranged, and the shutter at the entrance where the IC coin receiving portion is stopped corresponding to one of the entrances by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor is opened by the solenoid. It becomes the characteristic which becomes.

  According to an eighth invention, in the first to seventh inventions, the disk-shaped rotor rotates based on the insertion of money into the game medium lending machine, and one IC coin in the IC coin storage unit receives the IC coin. The amount information corresponding to the money amount is written in the read / write unit.

  According to a ninth invention, in the first to eighth inventions, the IC coin introduction unit is limited so that the number of IC coins introduced into the IC coin receiving unit is one for each game. The apparatus which provides is characterized by providing.

  A tenth invention is characterized in that, in the first invention to the ninth invention, the IC coin storage part stores a plurality of IC coins in a stacked state in a direction parallel to a rotation center axis of the disk-shaped rotor. To do.

  In the first invention, by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor, the IC coin with no remaining amount after the game is conveyed to the IC coin storing unit, and the IC coin having the remaining amount information after the game is returned to the IC coin returning unit to be returned to the customer. Since the IC coins are transported, the IC coin transport path to the IC coin storage part and the IC coin return part becomes a circular path, which can be reduced in size as compared with those formed in the vertical direction. Further, the standby position of the disk-shaped rotor is a position where the IC coin receiving part corresponds to the IC coin introducing part, and the read / write part is arranged corresponding to the IC coin introducing part in this standby position. As a result, in the state where the IC coin inserted for the game stays at the standby position, the amount information etc. can be read from the IC coin and the amount information after the game can be written. Compared to those that perform these operations, it is faster and the waiting time of the customer can be shortened. For this reason, it is possible to speed up the processing of reading and writing of money amount information etc. with respect to IC coins, and it is suitable for downsizing and miniaturization of the device, and it is built in a game medium lending machine with a narrow width installed between gaming machines. A particularly suitable IC coin processing apparatus can be provided.

  In the second invention, in addition to the effect of the first invention, when the IC coin receiving part is in a position corresponding to the C coin return part due to the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor, the IC coin itself moves to the IC coin return part. By doing so, the IC coin can be returned smoothly without driving force.

  In the third invention, in addition to the effects of the first invention or the second invention, the IC coin return portion is arranged in a lower region than the center of the disk-shaped rotor, and the IC coin storage portion is an upper region than the center of the disk-shaped rotor. When the IC coin receiving unit corresponds to the IC coin returning unit, the IC coin itself can be moved by rolling or sliding, and the IC coin can be returned smoothly without driving force. . Further, in the system in which the IC coin is conveyed to a target position by a disk-shaped rotor supported in the vertical direction, the arrangement of the IC coin storage unit for storing a plurality of IC coins is far from the IC coin return unit, and the IC coin Design that achieves miniaturization is facilitated without being restricted by the return unit.

  In the fourth invention, by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor, the conveyance path for conveying the corresponding IC coin to any one of the IC coin storage part, the IC coin return part, the defective IC coin discharge part, and the stock introduction part becomes a circular path. The size can be reduced as compared with the case where the is formed in the vertical direction. Further, the standby position of the disk-shaped rotor is a position where the IC coin receiving part corresponds to the IC coin introducing part, and the read / write part is arranged corresponding to the IC coin introducing part in this standby position. As a result, in the state where the IC coin inserted for the game stays at the standby position, the amount information etc. can be read from the IC coin and the amount information after the game can be written. Compared to those that perform these operations, it is faster and the waiting time of the customer can be shortened. For this reason, it is possible to speed up the processing of reading and writing of money amount information etc. with respect to IC coins, and it is suitable for downsizing and miniaturization of the device, and it is built in a game medium lending machine with a narrow width installed between gaming machines. A particularly suitable IC coin processing apparatus can be provided.

  In the fifth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the fourth aspect of the invention, in the system in which the IC coin is conveyed to the target position by the disk-like rotor supported in the vertical direction, the arrangement of the IC coin storage part for storing a plurality of IC coins However, it is far from the IC coin return unit, the defective IC coin discharge unit, and the stock introduction unit, and it is easy to design to achieve downsizing without being restricted by the arrangement of these units.

  In the sixth invention, in addition to the effects of the fourth invention or the fifth invention, the position of the IC coin receiving part corresponding to the IC coin return part, the defective IC coin discharge part, and the stock introduction part by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor, respectively. Since the IC coin itself moves by rolling or sliding, the IC coin can be returned, discharged, and stocked smoothly without driving force.

  In the seventh invention, in addition to the effects of the fourth invention or the sixth invention, since the entrance of the IC coin receiving portion is always open, the IC coin of the IC coin introducing portion enters the IC coin receiving portion as it is. Then, when the IC coin receiving part stops corresponding to any of the IC coin return part, defective IC coin discharge part, and stock introduction part by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor, the shutter at the entrance opens, so that the IC When the coin return part, defective IC coin discharge part, and stock introduction part are arranged in the lower area than the center of the disk-shaped rotor, the IC coin itself rolls or slides to enter the corresponding entrance, so it moves. As a result, IC coins can be returned, discharged and stocked smoothly without driving force.

  In the eighth invention, in addition to the effects of the first to seventh inventions, when purchasing an IC coin in which money amount information is written, a new IC coin can be obtained by inserting money into the game medium lending machine. In this case as well, the disk-shaped rotor rotates, and one IC coin in the IC coin storage unit is transported to the read / write unit, where a regular monetary amount is written, and at this position as it is. The time until the end of the subsequent operation can be shortened.

  In the ninth invention, in addition to the effects of the first invention to the eighth invention, the number of IC coins to be introduced into the IC coin receiving unit is one for each game. Therefore, even when a plurality of IC coins are inserted, it is possible to obtain a stable operation without obstructing the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor.

  In the tenth invention, in addition to the effects of the first invention to the ninth invention, the IC coin storage unit stores a plurality of IC coins in a stacked state in a direction parallel to the rotation center axis of the disk-shaped rotor. Compared to the case where the IC coin storage part is formed long so that the IC coins are successively connected to the outside of the circumference of the disk-shaped rotor, the IC coin storage part can be reduced in size, and the game having a narrow width installed between the gaming machines. It is possible to provide an IC coin processing apparatus suitable for being incorporated in a medium lending machine.

  The IC coin processing device of the present invention accepts an IC coin inserted into an IC coin insertion section, reads the amount information stored in the IC coin, writes the amount information to the IC coin, returns the IC coin, etc. An IC coin processing apparatus, a disk-like rotor having an IC coin receiving portion that is supported in a vertical direction so as to be reciprocally rotated by a stepping motor and receives and holds one IC coin, and the IC coin insertion portion An IC coin introducing unit for guiding the inserted IC coin to the IC coin receiving unit, a read / write unit for reading the amount information of the inserted IC coin and writing the remaining amount information after the game into the IC coin, and the remaining amount after the game IC coin storage unit for storing zero IC coins, and IC coin return unit for returning IC coins having remaining amount information after the game to the customer And the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor is a position where the IC coin receiving portion corresponds to the IC coin introducing portion, and the read / write portion corresponds to the IC coin receiving portion at the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor. And the corresponding IC coin of the IC coin receiving unit is transported to the IC coin return unit or the IC coin storage unit by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor, and an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. To do.

  Next, an embodiment of the IC coin processing apparatus of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a side view for explaining the internal configuration of a game medium lending machine equipped with an IC coin processing device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the game medium lending machine equipped with an IC coin processing device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view of a gaming machine equipped with a gaming medium lending machine and a gaming machine according to the present invention, FIG. 4 is a side view showing the relationship between the disk-shaped rotor and the IC coin processing device according to the present invention, and FIG. These are the longitudinal cross-sectional views of the IC coin processing apparatus which concerns on this invention.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 denotes a gaming machine, which indicates a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine (pachislot machine). Reference numeral 2 denotes a game medium lending machine provided alongside the gaming machine 1. If the gaming machine 1 is a pachinko machine, the gaming medium lending machine 2 pays out a pachinko ball from the dispensing port to the pachinko machine tray 1D. If the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine (pachislot machine), the gaming medium lending machine 2 The game medal 200 is paid out from the nozzle 17 connected to the payout port to the tray 1D of the slot machine (pachi-slot machine). Since FIG. 1 shows the case where the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine (pachislot machine), the gaming medium lending machine 2 receives the gaming medal 200 from the nozzle 17 connected to the payout slot 1D of the slot machine (pachislot machine). Pay out.

  FIG. 3 shows a case where the gaming machine 1 installed side by side is a slot machine (pachislot machine), and a reference is given to the configuration of the slot machine (pachislot machine) 1 as a representative. ing. In this case, the gaming machine 1 can be played by inserting the paid-out gaming medal 200 into the medal insertion slot 1E of the gaming machine 1. That is, when the gaming machine 1 is a slot machine (pachislot machine), three reels can be operated by operating the start lever 1F in a state where at least one medal 200 necessary for the game is inserted into the medal insertion slot 1E. 1A, 1B and 1C rotate. By looking at the timing in this state and pressing the three stop buttons 1A1, 1B1, and 1C1, the reels 1A, 1B, and 1C are sequentially stopped, and according to the combination of symbols and numbers of each reel displayed on the front surface, This is a mechanism in which a winning medal is paid out from the payout nozzle 17 to the medal tray 1D. Hereinafter, a game medium including a pachinko ball and a game medal is denoted by reference numeral 200.

  Instead of inserting a magnetic prepaid card into the game medium lending machine 2 and renting out a game medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal, an IC coin is employed instead of the magnetic prepaid card. . In the present invention, in the method of inserting the IC coin into the game medium lending machine 2 and receiving the rental of the game medium, the information (data) read from the inserted IC coin and the information (data) written to the IC coin are written. The present invention relates to an IC coin processing device that performs the above.

  The gaming medium lending machine 2 pays out the regular gaming medium 200 to the tray 1D of the gaming machine 1 by inserting the IC coin 10 having the amount information. The configuration of the game medium lending machine 2 relating to this will be described below. The game medium lending machine 2 has a coin insertion slot 11, a display 12, an IC coin insertion slot 13, a game medium payout button 14, an IC coin return slot 15, an IC coin return button 16, a game medium payout nozzle 17 on the front side. Is arranged. Further, in the game medium lending machine 2, a banknote recognition device 18 having a function of identifying a banknote inserted into the money insertion slot 11, a game medium supply unit 19 for paying out a predetermined number of game media 200, and an IC coin processing device 20. Etc.

  Next, the IC coin processing device 20 will be described. The IC coin processing device 20 accepts the IC coin 10 inserted into the IC coin insertion slot 13 of the game medium lending machine 2, reads the amount information stored in the IC coin 10, and writes the amount information to the IC coin 10. The disc-shaped rotor for returning the IC coin 10 and the like and having an IC coin receiving portion 22 that is supported in the vertical direction so as to be driven to reciprocate by the stepping motor 21 and receives and holds one IC coin 10. 23, an IC coin introduction part 24 for guiding the IC coin 10 inserted into the IC coin insertion part 13 to the IC coin receiving part 22, reading of the amount information of the inserted IC coin 10 and the remaining amount information after the game 10, a read / write unit 25 that writes to the IC 10, an IC coin storage unit 26 that stores the IC coin 10 with no remaining amount after the game, It has an IC coin return unit 27 to return the IC coin 10 with the balance information to the gaming customer.

  When the IC coin storage unit 26 can store a sufficient number of IC coins 10, the IC coin storage unit 26 is placed on the disk rotor 23 in one direction of rotation with respect to the IC coin introduction unit 24 (in FIGS. 1 and 4). The IC coin return portion 27 may be provided on the counter-rotation side of the disc-shaped rotor 23 (clockwise side in FIGS. 1 and 4). In the embodiment, in order to make the IC coin processing device 20 suitable for being incorporated in a game medium lending machine having a narrow width as much as possible, a limited number of IC coins 10 can be stored in the IC coin storage unit 26. The above number of IC coins 10, that is, overflowing IC coins, are introduced into the stock introduction unit 29.

  For this reason, when the IC coin storage unit 26 is full, a stock introduction unit 29 is provided for introducing the IC coin 10 with no remaining amount after the game into a predetermined stock location. Further, a defective IC coin discharge unit 28 is provided for discharging the IC coin 10 in which the read / write unit 25 has failed to read or write the amount information. The initial operation start position of the disk-shaped rotor 23, that is, the standby position of the disk-shaped rotor 23 is a position where the IC coin receiving unit 22 corresponds to the IC coin introducing unit 24, and the IC coin in the standby position of the disk-shaped rotor 23. A read / write unit 25 is arranged corresponding to the receiving unit 22. Then, an IC coin storage part 26, an IC coin return part 27, a defective IC coin discharge part 28, and a stock introduction part 29 are arranged on the above-described reverse rotation side (clockwise in FIGS. 1 and 4) of the disk-shaped rotor 23. Then, by rotating the disk-shaped rotor 23, the corresponding IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 is transferred to any one of the IC coin storage unit 26, the IC coin return unit 27, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and the stock introduction unit 29. It is to be transported.

  Next, this configuration will be described more specifically. The disk-shaped rotor 23 is disposed between the first substrate 30 and the second substrate 31 combined with each other, and the central shaft 23A is rotatably supported by the first substrate 30 with a bearing 32. The outer periphery of the disk-shaped rotor 23 is surrounded by a circularly arranged peripheral wall 46 formed on the first substrate 30 (may be formed on the second substrate 31). The first substrate 30 and the second substrate 31 are combined in such a manner that the elastic engagement claws 30 </ b> A of the first substrate 30 are engaged with the engagement holes 31 </ b> A of the second substrate 31 at two locations on the upper and lower sides. The IC coin receiving portion 22 sized to receive and hold one IC coin 10 is formed in the disk-like rotor 23 by notches or depressions, and the IC coin 10 is introduced from the IC coin introducing portion 24 without any obstacles. In order to do so, a shape that opens in a substantially fan shape from the back to the entrance of the circumferential surface of the disk-shaped rotor 23 is formed. The entrance opening width of the IC coin receiving portion 22 opened in a substantially fan shape is slightly larger than the exit width of the IC coin introducing portion 24. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, in the standby position where the disc-shaped rotor 23 receives the IC coin 10, the exit of the IC coin introducing portion 24 corresponds to the entrance opening width of the IC coin receiving portion 22. It is.

  The IC coin introduction part 24, the IC coin return part 27, the defective IC coin discharge part 28, and the stock introduction part 29 are arranged along the circumference of the disk-shaped rotor 23, and the first substrate 30 and the second substrate 31. In order to be disposed between the first substrate 30 or the first substrate 30, an IC coin passage having a thickness slightly larger than the thickness of the IC coin 10 and a width slightly larger than the diameter of the IC coin 10 is formed. The second substrate 31 is recessed. In the embodiment, these are formed on the first substrate 30. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the IC coin 10 of the IC coin introduction unit 24 moves obliquely downward by rolling or sliding in the IC coin passage while standing, and the IC coin return unit 27, The IC coin 10 of the defective IC coin discharge unit 28 and the stock introduction unit 29 moves in an obliquely downward direction by rolling or sliding in the IC coin path while standing.

  Since the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 is conveyed to a predetermined place by the reciprocating rotation of the disk-shaped rotor 23, the IC coin storage unit 26 is connected to the IC coin introducing unit 24. The IC coin return unit 27, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and the stock introduction unit 29 are provided on the one-way rotation side (counterclockwise side in FIGS. 1 and 4). And in the clockwise direction in FIG. The IC coin return unit 27, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and the stock introduction unit 29 are configured such that when the IC coin receiving unit 22 responds by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor 23, the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 has no power. The IC coin 10 itself has a passage configuration that is inclined obliquely downward at a position below the rotation center P of the disk-like rotor 23 so as to move by rolling or sliding. Further, the IC coin storage part 26 is in a standing state substantially perpendicular to one side surface on the radius corresponding to the IC coin receiving part 22 of the disk-shaped rotor 23, and is disposed within the diameter of the disk-shaped rotor 23. This contributes to downsizing.

  The IC coin 10 introduced into the IC coin return unit 27 is led out to the IC coin return slot 15 and returned to the player, and the IC coin 10 introduced into the defective IC coin discharge unit 28 is also sent to the IC coin return unit 27. Derived and returned to the player. Further, the IC coin 10 introduced into the stock introduction unit 29 is introduced into the IC coin stock unit 34 and stored.

  The entrance of the IC coin receiving portion 22 is always open, and the entrance of the IC coin receiving portion 22 corresponds to the exit of the IC coin introducing portion 24 at the standby position of the disk-shaped rotor 23. At the entrances of the IC coin return unit 27, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and the stock introduction unit 29, shutters 35, 36, and 37 that always close the entrances are arranged on the first substrate 30 or the second substrate 31, respectively. These shutters 35, 36, and 37 operate so as to open their entrances by exciting a solenoid 38 attached to the first substrate 30 or the second substrate 31. For this reason, when the IC coin receiving portion 22 stops corresponding to one of the inlets by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor 23, the inlet is opened by the solenoid 38 so that the inlet at that position is opened. And

  The shutters 35, 36, and 37 are supported by shaft support portions 54, 55, and 56, respectively, so that the intermediate portions of the operating arms 35A, 36A, and 37A can be rotated. This corresponds to the tip of the actuating member 38A of the solenoid 38. For this reason, when the solenoid 38 is de-energized, the shutters 35, 36, and 37 are respectively connected to the corresponding IC coin return unit 27 and defective IC coin by springs (not shown) applied to the operating arms 35 A, 36 A, and 37 A. It protrudes so as to close the inlet of the discharge part 28 and the stock introduction part 29. Then, by the non-excitation of the solenoid 38, the tip end portion of the actuating member 38A of the solenoid 38 is actuated in the direction of the axis P of the central axis 23A of the disc-like rotor 23 (actuated to the front side of the page in FIG. 4), and the spring The shaft supports 54, 55, and 56 are rotated against the force as the fulcrums, and the shutters 35, 36, and 37 are the entrances of the corresponding IC coin return unit 27, defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and stock introduction unit 29, respectively. Is retracted so as to open (acts to the back side in FIG. 4).

  When money (1000 yen banknote in the embodiment) is inserted into the money insertion slot 11 of the game medium lending machine 2, the disk-shaped rotor 23 at the standby position rotates based on this insertion, and the IC coin After the receiving unit 22 stops at a position corresponding to the IC coin storing unit 26 and one of the IC coins 10 in the IC coin storing unit 26 is supplied to and held by the IC coin receiving unit 22, the disc-shaped rotor 23 is Rotates to the standby position and stops. At this position, the read / write unit 25 writes money amount information (1000 yen information in the embodiment) corresponding to the money amount.

  The IC coin 10 inserted from the IC coin insertion slot 13 is introduced from the IC coin introduction unit 24 to the IC coin receiving unit 22. In this case, one IC coin 10 is inserted into the IC coin introduction unit 24. A number limiting device 40 for limiting the amount to be introduced into the coin receiving unit 22 is provided. The number limiting device 40 is provided on the first substrate 30 or the second substrate 31, and includes a solenoid 41 and an operation member 42 that performs a seesaw operation with an intermediate shaft support 43 as a fulcrum by the solenoid 41. The operation member 42 is an IC. An upstream protrusion 42A and a downstream protrusion 42B are formed at an interval where one coin 10 is inserted.

  When the solenoid 41 is not energized, the upstream protrusion 42A is retracted from the IC coin introducing portion 24 and the downstream protrusion 42B protrudes into the IC coin introducing portion 24. 10 is held, and excitation of the solenoid 4 causes the upstream protrusion 42A to protrude into the IC coin introducing portion 24 and the downstream protrusion 42B to be retracted from the IC coin introducing portion 24, so that the held IC coin 10 ( The preceding IC coin) moves to the IC coin receiving unit 22 by rolling or sliding by itself.

  At this time, if there is a subsequent IC coin 10, the subsequent IC coin 10 is held in a state in which the downstream movement is restricted by the upstream protrusion 42A protruding to the IC coin introducing portion 24. The At the timing when the preceding IC coin is introduced into the IC coin receiving portion 22, the solenoid 41 is de-energized, the upstream protrusion 42 </ b> A is retracted from the IC coin introducing portion 24, and the downstream protrusion 42 </ b> B is directed to the IC coin introducing portion 24. Since the protruding IC coin 10 is in a protruding state, the subsequent IC coin 10 is released from the restriction by the upstream protrusion 42A and moves downward and is held by the downstream protrusion 42B. In this manner, the number of IC coins 10 supplied from the IC coin introduction unit 24 to the IC coin receiving unit 22 is limited to one by the excitation of the solenoid 41 of the number limiting device 40.

  The IC coin storage unit 26 is configured to store a plurality of IC coins in a stacked state in a direction parallel to the rotation center axis P of the disk-shaped rotor 23 (lateral direction). In the embodiment, 10 IC coins 10 are stored. For this reason, the first substrate 30 or the second substrate 31 has an IC coin storage cylinder 44 whose lower end is opened, and one IC coin 10 from the IC coin receiving portion 22 of the disk-shaped rotor 23 at the lower end opening. An IC coin insertion / removal mechanism 45 that operates to insert the IC coin 10 from the IC coin storage cylinder 44 to the IC coin receiving section 22 is provided in the coin storage cylinder 44.

  The disk-like rotor 23 has an outer peripheral gear 47 formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof, and a drive gear 48 provided on the rotation shaft of the stepping motor 21 is engaged with the gear 47, and one rotation (also referred to as forward rotation) of the stepping motor 21. ) And the reverse rotation, the disk-like rotor 23 performs one rotation (also referred to as forward rotation) and reverse rotation. Further, an auxiliary gear 49 that meshes with the outer peripheral gear 47 is provided so that the disk-like rotor 23 can be manually rotated for inspection and service. The stepping motor 21 and the auxiliary gear 49 are attached to the first substrate 30 or the second substrate 31, and the auxiliary gear 49 has an operation knob for turning by hand.

  The IC coin 10 has a so-called coin shape with a flat outer appearance, and is made of a synthetic resin in which a value, that is, a numerical value (1000 in the embodiment) is displayed on one or both of the front and back surfaces. . An IC module is embedded in the IC coin 10. The IC module includes a CPU that is an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM that stores programs, a nonvolatile memory that can write and erase information (data) such as monetary information, and the like. Memory, antenna, A / D converter, and the like.

  A case where a player plays a game in such a configuration will be described. In the standby state, the solenoid 41 is not excited, and the disc-shaped rotor 23 is in a state where the entrance of the IC coin receiving portion 22 corresponds to the exit of the IC coin introducing portion 24. When the player inserts the IC coin 10 having the amount information of 1000 yen into the IC coin insertion slot 13, the IC coin 10 enters the IC coin introduction section 24 and is held by the protrusion 42B on the downstream side. Subsequently, when the second IC coin 10 is inserted, the second IC coin 10 comes into contact with the first IC coin 10 and stops. At this time, the upstream protrusion 42A is in a state of facing the gap between the first IC coin 10 and the second IC coin 10 formed on both sides of the contact portion.

  Here, when the game medium payout button 14 corresponding to the start button is pressed, the solenoid 41 is excited, and the upstream protrusion 42A protrudes into the IC coin introducing portion 24 to prevent the second IC coin 10 from moving. At the same time, the protrusion 42B on the downstream side is retracted from the IC coin introducing portion 24, and the first IC coin 10 (preceding IC coin) held by itself is rolled or slid to the IC coin receiving portion 22 by itself. Moving. The IC coin 10 that has entered the IC coin receiving unit 22 is read by the read / write unit 25 for management information (data) such as monetary amount information (1000 yen information in the embodiment), ID code, and effective usage time information. The management information read by the read / write unit 25 is sent to the control unit 50. The read / write unit 25 reads the management information (data) of the IC coin 10 in a non-contact state and writes it as described later. An antenna as the read / write unit 25 corresponds to the IC coin receiving unit 22. Corresponding to the IC coin receiving unit 22 in the standby position, the circuit unit that is arranged on the first substrate 30 or the second substrate 31 and reads and writes management information may be provided in the control unit 50. .

  The number 1000 of the read money amount information is displayed on the display 12. If the read amount information is more than the amount necessary for one game (for example, 500 yen), the number of game media (pachinko balls, medals, etc.) necessary for one game is obtained from the game medium supply unit 19. The paid out game medium is supplied to the tray 1D of the gaming machine 1 through the game medium discharge port nozzle 17. The amount equivalent to 500 yen is subtracted by the control unit 50 together with the payout of the game medium, and the remaining amount is written to the IC coin 10 in the IC coin receiving unit 22 by the read / write unit 25. The display 12 displays a number 500 indicating the remaining amount.

  Since this remaining amount can be played one more time, when the second game is continued without returning the IC coin 10, the game medium payout button 14 corresponding to the start button is pressed again. Then, the same operation as described above is performed, and the read / write unit 25 reads management information (data) such as remaining amount information (500 yen information in the embodiment), ID code, and effective usage time information. Then, a predetermined number of game media (pachinko balls, medals, etc.) are paid out, and the paid-out game media are supplied to the tray 1D of the gaming machine 1 through the game media payout nozzle 17. Along with the payout of this game medium, an amount equivalent to 500 yen is subtracted by the control unit 50, and the remaining amount of zero is written to the IC coin 10 in the IC coin receiving unit 22 by the read / write unit 25. The display 12 displays a number 0 indicating that the balance is zero.

  When the remaining amount becomes zero, a predetermined number of pulse signals are supplied by the control unit 50, the stepping motor 21 rotates, and the disk-like rotor 23 rotates in one direction (counterclockwise in the figure). The coin receiving unit 22 is stopped at a position corresponding to the IC coin storage unit 26. At this position, the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 is stored in the IC coin storage cylinder 44 by the insertion / removal mechanism unit 45. At the timing of the end of this operation or when this operation end detection switch (not shown) detects, a predetermined number of pulse signals are supplied by the control unit 50, and the stepping motor 21 rotates in the reverse direction, so that the disk-shaped rotor 23 is rotated in the reverse direction (clockwise in the figure), and the IC coin receiving portion 22 is stopped at the standby position corresponding to the IC coin introducing portion 24. Such stop control of the disk-shaped rotor 23 is performed by the predetermined number of pulse signals. For the sake of safety, the position detection of the disk-shaped rotor 23, that is, the IC coin receiving unit 22 is connected to the IC coin storing unit 26. A position detection switch that operates when the corresponding position is reached is provided, and when either the position detection switch or the predetermined number of pulse signals causes the disk-shaped rotor 23 to reach a predetermined position, a disk-shaped The stop control of the rotor 23 may be performed.

  In the above, since the amount equivalent to 500 yen remains when the first game is completed, the player can return the IC coin 10 to his / her hand. In this case, if the IC coin return button 16 is pressed, a predetermined number of pulse signals are supplied by the control unit 50, the stepping motor 21 rotates in the reverse direction, and the disk-shaped rotor 23 rotates in the reverse direction (clockwise in the figure). The IC coin receiving unit 22 is stopped at a position corresponding to the IC coin returning unit 27. When the solenoid 35 is energized, the shutter 35 that has closed the entrance retracts, and the entrance of the IC coin return unit 27 is opened. Therefore, the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 loses its support and the IC. It is introduced into the coin return unit 27, discharged to the IC coin return slot 15, and returned to the player. In this case as well, in order to control the stop of the disk-shaped rotor 23, a position detection switch for the disk-shaped rotor 23 is provided, and the disk-shaped rotor 23 is controlled by either the position detection switch or the predetermined number of pulse signals. When it reaches the predetermined position, stop control of the disk-shaped rotor 23 may be performed.

  The IC coin return unit 27 is provided with an optical sensor 51 that detects the passage of the IC coin 10 that is currency in a non-contact manner. When the passage of the IC coin 10 is detected by the optical sensor 51, that is, when the IC coin 10 has passed through the optical sensor 51, the controller 50 causes the solenoid 38 that has been excited to be de-excited. Control. Due to the non-excitation of the solenoid 38, the shutter 35 protrudes and the entrance of the IC coin return unit 27 is closed. The shutter 35 is disposed on the same circumference as the peripheral wall 46. When the IC coin 10 has passed through the optical sensor 51, a predetermined number of pulse signals are supplied by the controller 50, the stepping motor 21 rotates, and the disk-like rotor 23 rotates counterclockwise in the figure. Then, the IC coin receiving unit 22 is stopped at the standby position corresponding to the IC coin introducing unit 24. In this case as well, in order to control the stop of the disk-shaped rotor 23, a position detection switch for the disk-shaped rotor 23 is provided, and the disk-shaped rotor 23 is controlled by either the position detection switch or the predetermined number of pulse signals. When it reaches the predetermined position, stop control of the disk-shaped rotor 23 may be performed.

  Further, in the above, when a reading failure or writing failure of management information such as money amount information by the read / write unit 25 occurs with respect to the IC coin 10 that has entered the IC coin receiving unit 22, a predetermined number of pulse signals are output by the control unit 50. Is supplied, the stepping motor 21 is started, the disk-shaped rotor 23 is rotated clockwise in the drawing, and the IC coin receiving part 22 is stopped at a position corresponding to the defective IC coin discharging part 28. When the solenoid 36 is energized, the shutter 36 that has closed the entrance retracts, and the entrance of the defective IC coin discharge unit 28 is opened. Therefore, the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 loses its support. It is introduced into the defective IC coin discharge unit 28 and returned to the return port 15 provided on the front surface of the game medium lending machine 2. The IC coin 10 introduced into the defective IC coin discharge unit 28 may be stored in the defective IC coin storage unit 33. This failure status is displayed on the display 12.

  The defective IC coin discharge unit 28 is provided with an optical sensor 52 that detects the passage of the IC coin 10 that currency is used without contact. When the passage of the IC coin 10 is detected by the optical sensor 52, that is, when the IC coin 10 has passed through the optical sensor 52, the control unit 50 causes the solenoid 38 that has been excited to be de-excited. Control. Due to the non-excitation of the solenoid 38, the shutter 36 protrudes and the entrance of the defective IC coin discharge unit 28 is closed. The shutter 36 is disposed on the same circumference as the peripheral wall 46. When the IC coin 10 has passed through the optical sensor 52, a predetermined number of pulse signals are supplied by the controller 50, the stepping motor 21 rotates, and the disk-shaped rotor 23 rotates counterclockwise in the figure. Then, the IC coin receiving unit 22 is stopped at the standby position corresponding to the IC coin introducing unit 24. In this case as well, in order to control the stop of the disk-shaped rotor 23, a position detection switch for the disk-shaped rotor 23 is provided, and the disk-shaped rotor 23 is controlled by either the position detection switch or the predetermined number of pulse signals. When it reaches the predetermined position, stop control of the disk-shaped rotor 23 may be performed.

  In addition, in the above, when the remaining amount becomes zero, as described above, the IC coin storage cylinder 44 is inserted by the insertion / removal mechanism unit 45 at the position corresponding to the IC coin storage unit 26 of the IC coin receiving unit 22. However, when 10 IC coins 10 are stored and the IC coin storage cylinder 44 is full as described above, the control unit 50 rotates the stepping motor 21 in the reverse direction without performing this storing operation. Then, the disk-shaped rotor 23 is rotated in the reverse direction (clockwise in the drawing), and the IC coin receiving portion 22 is stopped at a position corresponding to the stock introducing portion 29. When the solenoid 37 is energized, the shutter 37 that has closed the entrance is retracted, so that the entrance of the stock introduction section 29 is opened. Therefore, the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving section 22 loses its support and the stock. It is introduced into the introduction part 29 and stored in the IC coin stock part 34.

  The stock introduction unit 29 is provided with an optical sensor 53 that detects the passage of the IC coin 10 that currency is used without contact. When the passage of the IC coin 10 is detected by the optical sensor 53, that is, when the IC coin 10 has passed through the optical sensor 53, the controller 50 causes the solenoid 38 that has been excited to be de-energized. Control. Due to the non-excitation of the solenoid 38, the shutter 37 protrudes and the inlet of the stock introduction part 29 is closed. The shutter 37 is disposed on the same circumference as the peripheral wall 46. When the IC coin 10 has passed through the optical sensor 53, a predetermined number of pulse signals are supplied by the controller 50, the stepping motor 21 rotates, and the disk-like rotor 23 rotates counterclockwise in the figure. Then, the IC coin receiving unit 22 is stopped at the standby position corresponding to the IC coin introducing unit 24. In this case as well, in order to control the stop of the disk-shaped rotor 23, a position detection switch for the disk-shaped rotor 23 is provided, and the disk-shaped rotor 23 is controlled by either the position detection switch or the predetermined number of pulse signals. When it reaches the predetermined position, stop control of the disk-shaped rotor 23 may be performed.

  In addition, when the game is started with the inserted second IC coin 10 in a state where the game with the first IC coin 10 is finished as described above, a game medium payout button corresponding to the start button is again used. By pressing 14, the same operation as described above is performed. Further, by inserting a new IC coin having predetermined amount information into the IC coin insertion slot 13, the same operation as described above can be performed.

  Next, instead of inserting the IC coin into the IC coin insertion slot 13, a game can be played by inserting money. In this case, based on the insertion of money (1000 yen banknote in the embodiment) into the money insertion slot 11 of the game medium lending machine 2, the disk-like rotor 23 at the standby position rotates, and the IC coin receiving unit 22 After stopping at a position corresponding to the IC coin storage unit 26 and one of the IC coins 10 in the IC coin storage unit 26 being supplied to and held by the IC coin receiving unit 22 by the insertion / removal mechanism unit 45 (IC coin 10 1 may be detected by the detection switch), the disk-shaped rotor 23 rotates to the standby position and stops. At this position, the read / write unit 25 writes money amount information (1000 yen information in the embodiment) corresponding to the money amount, and the number 1000 of the money information is displayed on the display 12.

  Here, by pressing the game medium payout button 14 corresponding to the start button, the game medium supply unit 19 pays out the required number of game media (pachinko balls, medals, etc.) for one game, and this paid out game. The medium is supplied to the tray 1D of the gaming machine 1 through the game medium discharge port nozzle 17. Along with the payout of the game medium, an amount equivalent to 500 yen required for one game is subtracted by the control unit 50, and the remaining amount is written to the IC coin 10 held in the IC coin receiving unit 22 by the read / write unit 25. It is. The display 12 displays a number 500 indicating the remaining amount. Thereafter, as described above, the same operation as when the IC coin 10 having the predetermined amount information is inserted into the IC coin insertion slot 13 is performed.

  In the above configuration, in addition to the amount information, the IC coin 10 includes an ID code dedicated to the gaming facility, effective usage time information for allowing the game facility to be used only within one business day of the gaming facility, The management information (data) such as the number of payouts and other necessary information is written by the read / write unit 25, and the management information (data) is read by the read / write unit 25.

  In the present invention, when the IC coin 10 having the predetermined amount information is inserted into the IC coin insertion slot 13, the money (1000 yen banknote in the embodiment) is inserted into the money insertion slot 11 of the game medium lending machine 2. In any case, the same operation can be performed. In this case, the disc-shaped rotor 23 provided with the IC coin receiving portion 22 is supported in the vertical direction so as to be driven to reciprocate by a stepping motor. The standby position of the disc-shaped rotor 23 is determined by the IC coin receiving portion 22. A read / write unit 25 is arranged corresponding to the IC coin receiving unit 22 at a position corresponding to the IC coin introducing unit 24 and in the standby position of the disk-shaped rotor 23. For this reason, the information reading position and the information writing position of the IC coin 10 are the same, and it is not necessary to transport the IC coin 10 to the information reading position and the information writing position each time the information is read and the information is written. It is suitable for conversion.

  Further, by rotation of the disk-shaped rotor 23, the IC coin storage unit 26, the IC coin return unit 27 arranged along the circumference of the disk-shaped rotor 23, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, or the stock introduction unit 29. The corresponding IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 is conveyed. Thus, an IC coin processing device suitable for miniaturization is obtained.

  Further, with respect to the central axis P of the disk-shaped rotor 23, an IC coin storage unit 26 is arranged on one side, and an IC coin return unit 27, a defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and a stock introduction unit 29 are arranged on the other side. Yes. The IC coin return unit 27, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and the stock introduction unit 29 are provided at positions where the IC coin 10 of the IC coin receiving unit 22 moves downward by itself. Further, the entrance of the IC coin receiving unit 22 is always open, and each of the IC coin return unit 27, the defective IC coin discharge unit 28, and the stock introduction unit 29 has shutters 35, 36 for closing those entrances. 37 is arranged, and the shutter at the position corresponding to the IC coin receiving portion 22 is opened by the solenoid by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor 23. For this reason, since the opening and closing of the three shutters 35, 36, and 37 can be controlled by a single solenoid, an IC coin processing apparatus that is simplified in configuration and stable in operation and suitable for downsizing.

  Further, based on the insertion of money into the game medium lending machine 2, the disk-shaped rotor 23 rotates, and one IC coin in the IC coin storage unit 26 is supplied to the IC coin receiving unit 22 and the read / write unit 25. Since the money amount information equivalent to the money amount is written in the game, the player can play the game by operating the same IC coin processing device by inserting a bill even if the IC coin storing the money amount information is not held. Because it is convenient.

  Further, the IC coin storage unit 26 stores a plurality of IC coins in a stacked state in a direction parallel to the rotation center axis P of the disk-shaped rotor 23, so that the IC coin storage unit 26 is arranged around the circumference of the disk-shaped rotor 23. Compared to the case where the IC coins are formed so as to be successively connected outside, the IC coin storage unit 26 is reduced in size and built into the game medium lending machine 2 having a narrow width installed between the game machines 1. A suitable IC coin processing apparatus 20 can be provided.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be considered without departing from the technical scope of the present invention, and various embodiments according to the modifications are included.

It is a side view explaining the internal structure of the game medium lending machine provided with the IC coin processing device according to the present invention. Example 1 It is a front perspective view of the game media lending machine provided with the IC coin processing device according to the present invention. Example 1 1 is a front view of a gaming machine in which a gaming medium rental machine and a gaming machine according to the present invention are provided. Example 1 It is a side view which shows the relationship between each part of the disk shaped rotor which concerns on this invention, and an IC coin processing apparatus. Example 1 It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the IC coin processing apparatus according to the present invention. Example 1

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine 2 ... Game medium lending machine 10 ... Banknote identification device 11 ... Money (banknote) insertion slot 12 ... Display 13 ... IC coin insertion slot 14 ... -Game media payout button 15 ... IC coin return port 16 ... IC coin return button 17 ... Game media payout port nozzle 18 ... Banknote recognition device 19 ... Game media supply unit 20 ... IC Coin processing device 21... Stepping motor 22... IC coin receiving portion 23... Disk-shaped rotor 23 A .. central axis of disk-shaped rotor 24... IC coin introducing portion 25. ..IC coin storage unit 27... IC coin return unit 28... Defective IC coin discharge unit 29 .. stock introduction unit 30... First substrate 31 .. second substrate 32. ... Defect IC coin storage unit 34 ... IC coin stock unit 35, 36, 37 ... Shutter 5A, 36A, 37A ... Operating arm of shutter 38 ... Solenoid 40 ... Number limiter 41 ... Solenoid 42A ... Upstream projection 42B ... Downstream projection 43 ... Shaft support 44 ... IC coin storage cylinder 45 ... IC coin loading / unloading mechanism 46 ... Ambient wall 47 ... · Outer peripheral gear 48 · · · drive gear 49 · · · auxiliary gear 50 · · · control unit 51, 52, 53 · · · optical sensor 54, 55, 56 · · · shaft support

Claims (10)

  An IC coin processing device that accepts an IC coin inserted into an IC coin insertion section, reads the amount information stored in the IC coin, writes the amount information to the IC coin, returns the IC coin, etc. A disk-shaped rotor having an IC coin receiving portion that is supported in a vertical direction so as to be driven to reciprocate and rotate by a motor and receives and holds one IC coin, and an IC coin inserted into the IC coin insertion portion into the IC coin An IC coin introduction unit that leads to the receiving unit, a read / write unit that reads the amount information of the inserted IC coin and writes the remaining amount information after the game into the IC coin, and an IC coin that stores the IC coin with no remaining amount after the game A storage unit and an IC coin return unit for returning an IC coin having remaining information after the game to a customer, and waiting for the disk-shaped rotor The IC coin receiving portion is located at a position corresponding to the IC coin introducing portion, and the read / write portion is disposed corresponding to the IC coin receiving portion at the standby position of the disc shaped rotor, and the disc shaped rotor , The corresponding IC coin of the IC coin receiving unit is conveyed to the IC coin return unit or the IC coin storage unit.   2. The IC coin processing device according to claim 1, wherein the IC coin return unit is provided at a position where the IC coin of the IC coin receiving unit moves downward by itself by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor.   The said IC coin storage part is provided in the one direction rotation side of the said disk shaped rotor, and the said IC coin return part is provided in the reverse direction rotation side of the said disk shaped rotor. IC coin processing device.   An IC coin processing device that accepts an IC coin inserted into an IC coin insertion section, reads the amount information stored in the IC coin, writes the amount information to the IC coin, returns the IC coin, etc. A disk-shaped rotor having an IC coin receiving portion that is supported in a vertical direction so as to be driven to reciprocate and rotate by a motor and receives and holds one IC coin, and an IC coin inserted into the IC coin insertion portion into the IC coin An IC coin introduction unit that leads to the receiving unit, a read / write unit that reads the amount information of the inserted IC coin and writes the remaining amount information after the game into the IC coin, and an IC coin that stores the IC coin with no remaining amount after the game A storage unit, an IC coin return unit for returning an IC coin having remaining amount information after a game to a customer, and an amount at the read / write unit A defective IC coin discharging unit that discharges IC coins that are poorly read or written in information, and a stock introducing unit that introduces zero-coin IC coins after the game into a predetermined stock location when the IC coin storage unit is full The standby position of the disc-shaped rotor is a position where the IC coin receiving portion corresponds to the IC coin introduction portion, and the read / write portion corresponds to the IC coin receiving portion at the standby position of the disc-shaped rotor. The IC coin corresponding to the IC coin receiving unit is transported to any one of the IC coin storage unit, the IC coin return unit, the defective IC coin discharge unit, and the stock introduction unit by rotation of the disk-shaped rotor. An IC coin processing device characterized by the above.   The IC coin storage part is provided on the one-way rotation side of the disk-shaped rotor, and the IC coin return part, defective IC coin discharge part, and stock introduction part are provided on the reverse-direction rotation side of the disk-shaped rotor. The IC coin processing device according to claim 4.   The IC coin return unit, the defective IC coin discharge unit, and the stock introduction unit are provided at positions where the IC coin of the IC coin receiving unit moves downward by itself by the rotation of the disk-shaped rotor. The IC coin processing device according to claim 4 or 5.   The entrance of the IC coin receiving unit is always open, and a shutter for closing the entrance is disposed at each entrance of the IC coin return unit, the defective IC coin discharge unit, and the stock introduction unit, and the disc The IC according to claim 4 or 6, wherein the shutter at the entrance where the IC coin receiving portion is stopped corresponding to one of the entrances by the rotation of the rotor is opened by a solenoid. Coin handling device.   Based on the insertion of money into the game medium lending machine, the disk-shaped rotor rotates to hold one IC coin in the IC coin storage part in the IC coin receiving part, and the money in the read / write part. 8. The IC coin processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein money information corresponding to the money is written.   2. The IC coin introduction unit is provided with a device for limiting the number of IC coins introduced into the IC coin receiving unit to be one for each game. The IC coin processing device according to any one of 8.   10. The IC coin according to claim 1, wherein the IC coin storage unit stores a plurality of IC coins in a stacked state in a direction parallel to the rotation center axis of the disk-shaped rotor. Processing equipment.

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