JP2009291360A - Counting device, and exchange managing system including the counting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To smoothly carry out a prize exchange processing, and to prevent fraudulence such as stealing fractions of game media transferred to a game parlor free. <P>SOLUTION: The exchange managing system 1 includes at least a counting device 10 for counting game media and a prize exchange device 20 for executing prescribed prize exchange processing. The counting device 10 has a touch panel 12 permitting selection of a mode of processing fractions of game media generated from the prize exchange, and outputs fraction processing information representing the selected mode of processing the fractions of game media to outside as a signal and a receipt 40. The prize exchange device 20 executes the prize exchange processing based on the fraction processing information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a counting device installed in a game arcade for counting game media and an exchange management system for exchanging for a predetermined prize based on the count value counted by the counting device, and in particular, counting of game media. At this time, the present invention relates to a counting device and an exchange management system including the counting device, which select a processing mode for fractional game media generated along with a prize exchange and perform a prize exchanging process based on the processing mode.

  In game halls such as pachinko halls and pachislot halls in recent years, a counting device that counts game balls and medals as game media and records and issues the counted count values on a recording medium such as a receipt or a magnetic card; An exchange management system including a POS system that reads a count value recorded on a recording medium and selects a prize corresponding to the count value is installed.

Normally, in such an exchange management system, the player can exchange the counted game medium with a prize in a prize exchange counter in which a variety of prizes are displayed. This is done by presenting it to a resident clerk and selecting the desired prize on the spot.
Then, the store clerk causes the prize exchange apparatus, which is a terminal device of the POS system, to read the count value from the recording medium and the number of prizes from the information recorded on the sticker attached to the prize, and the prize exchange apparatus The count value is compared with the number of prizes, and if the count value is equal to or greater than the number of prizes, the exchange with the prize is performed by determining whether the exchange is established.
For example, when exchanging counted game media for cash, the prize exchange device reads the count value recorded on the recording medium, and issues a special prize that can be exchanged for cash, the quantity corresponding to the read count value, and issuance of the prize At the same time, it is discharged from the machine, and this special prize is purchased at a prize exchange located outside the amusement hall, and the exchange is established.

  In addition, as an exchange management system in which a prize desired by a player can be selected not by a prize exchange counter but by a counting device, for example, a replaceable prize can be displayed on a touch panel and the selected prize is recorded on a recording medium. An exchange management system comprising a counting device that performs this operation and a host device that reads a prize selected from the receipt has also been proposed (Patent Document 1).

JP-A-8-215396

However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 cannot solve the following problems.
Normally, when exchanging prizes, the prize exchange device compares the count value with the number of prizes, and if the count value is equal to or greater than the number of prizes, the exchange is established, so there are excess game balls and medals that cannot be exchanged as prizes. That is, a fractional game medium is generated.
Since such fractional game media cannot be exchanged for expensive prizes including special prizes, they are processed in the following manner.

  For example, in the prize exchange counter, a player can select a low-priced gift such as cookie, chocolate, cigarette, lighter, etc., and exchange it. If the player is a member of the amusement hall, present a membership card. , A method of saving and registering fractional game media, a so-called saving method, a method of transferring fractional game media to the amusement hall free of charge, and issuing a fractional game media receipt that records fractional game media that can be exchanged for high value prizes when collecting multiple There are various types of processing, such as a method for making a donation and a method for appropriating to a public donation or fund-raising.

The fraction game medium is processed by verbally telling the store clerk the processing mode desired by the player in the prize exchange counter.
As described above, since there are a plurality of processing modes, not only the prize exchange process is complicated, but also when the prize exchange counter is congested, the prize exchange process can be delayed to make the player wait. there were.
In addition, due to the noise of the game hall, there are many mistakes in listening in verbal transmission, and the processing mode desired by the player is not accurately transmitted, which may make the player uncomfortable.

Furthermore, it was also a factor inducing the following cheating by store clerks.
Specifically, a fraudulent game in which a player transfers the fractional game media free of charge to a store account owned by the store clerk, or issues a fractional game media receipt and later exchanges it for special prizes. It is an act.
Such fraudulent acts do not remain as evidence and are difficult to prevent simply by verbally transmitting the processing mode of the fractional game medium desired by the player.

  The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above-described problems. By selecting the processing mode of fractional game media generated by exchanging prizes, the prize exchange process can be smoothly advanced. In addition, an epoch-making counting device that prevents fraudulent activity in which the store clerk intercepts the fractional game media transferred to the game hall free of charge by leaving the selected processing form as evidence, and this counting An object is to provide an exchange management system including a device.

  In order to achieve the above object, an exchange management system of the present invention is an exchange management system comprising at least a counting device that counts game media, and a prize exchange device that performs a predetermined prize exchange process. A fraction processing selection means capable of selecting the processing mode of the fraction game medium generated by the exchange of prizes, and processing information output means for outputting the fraction processing information indicating the processing mode of the selected fraction game medium to the outside. The prize exchange device is configured to perform a prize exchange process based on the fraction processing information.

  The counting device of the present invention is a counting device that counts game media, and is a fraction processing selection means capable of selecting a processing mode of fraction game media generated in accordance with prize exchange, and processing of the selected fraction game media. Processing information output means for outputting fraction processing information indicating the form to the outside.

  According to the counting device of the present invention configured as described above and the exchange management system including the counting device, the prize exchange process can be smoothly progressed, and the fraction game medium transferred to the game hall free of charge can be obtained. It can prevent fraudulent activity.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a counting device according to the present invention and an exchange management system including the counting device will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the overall configuration of an exchange management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the counting device of the exchange management system according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gift exchange device of the exchange management system, 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management device of the exchange management system.
As shown in these drawings, the exchange management system according to the present embodiment is an exchange management system provided in a game hall where a large number of game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines (not shown) are installed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the exchange management system 1 according to the present embodiment counts game media and records a counted value on a recording medium such as a receipt and issues it. 10b) and a prize exchange device 20 (20a, 20b) that constitutes a POS system that performs a prize exchange process with a prize corresponding to the counted value, and collects game signals from game machines and generates sales data In addition, the management apparatus 30 is a POS system management server that communicates with and manages the counting device 10 and the gift exchange device 20.

The counting device 10, the gift exchange device 20, and the management device 30 are configured by a computer equipped with a storage means such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, and a communication port such as an external communication interface. Is connected with a LAN cable or the like so as to be capable of two-way communication, and the fraction processing information indicating the processing mode of the fraction game medium selected in each counting device 10 is managed by the management device 30, and the request of each premium exchange device 20 Accordingly, the fraction processing information can be transmitted to each premium exchange device 20.
Each premium exchange device 20 performs a premium exchange process based on the fraction processing information, thereby enabling smooth premium exchange.
Hereinafter, each device will be described.

Each counting device 10 is installed in a so-called “island” unit in which a plurality of gaming machines are grouped in a predetermined number unit, and counts and counts the game balls (pachinko balls) paid out from the pachinko machine. It is a counting device that records and issues a count value on a receipt 40 as a recording medium.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the counting device 10 displays a counting switch 11 that counts the game balls thrown from the slot, a counted value, and the like. Touch panel 12 that can select the processing mode of fractional game media (hereinafter referred to as fractional balls), which is a surplus ball, card reader 13 that reads member information from an inserted member card, communication unit 14 that communicates with management device 30, receipt A receipt issuing unit 15 that issues 40, a storage unit 16 that stores fraction processing information for each counting process, a control unit 17 that includes a computer, and the like.
The control unit 17 includes a microcomputer such as a CPU, a ROM that stores control programs and data, a RAM that functions as a work memory, and an I / O port. Based on the stored control program, each component of the counting device 10 By controlling the above, each unit performs the following operation process.

The touch panel 12 is a fraction processing selection unit according to the present invention, and outputs a coordinate signal corresponding to a touched position by a display unit including a liquid crystal display and the like, to the display corresponding to the touched position. It consists of a transparent electrode plate from which the displayed selection button can be selected, and through the player's input operation, it is possible to select the form of prize exchange, the form of prizes and fractions, while visually recognizing it.
A specific display mode of the touch panel 12 is shown in FIG.

As shown in the figure, the touch panel 12 is divided into a plurality of display areas such as main information 120 for displaying counted count values and the like and an exchange section 121 for selecting a gift exchange mode, and is selected by a touch operation. There are multiple possible selection buttons.
The main information 120 displays the counted value and the like.
The exchange section 121 is provided with a selection button for selecting a form for exchanging prizes for the counted game balls. “General prizes” are exchangeable with prizes other than cash, “special prizes” are exchanged with cash, and “registration” is a selection button that allows you to select the registered game balls as savings (savings registration). is there.
In the waiting state for game balls to be thrown in and in the initial state after being thrown, “general prize” is selected as shown in FIG. 5A. At this time, a selectable prize (for example, a cigarette) Brand) is displayed in the free gift list 122.
Thereby, the exchange with cash is suppressed and the exchange with the general prize with a good profit rate is promoted.
When it is desired to exchange with a prize other than the displayed one, another prize can be displayed by touching the “other” selection button.

When the counted value is displayed in the main information 120 and a desired prize is selected from the prize list 122 or “special prize” is selected and a fraction is generated, FIG. 5B is displayed. As shown, a fraction processing list 123 corresponding to the number of fraction balls (for example, 24 balls) is displayed.
In the example of the figure, “special prize” is selected and the fraction processing list 123 is displayed.
A plurality of fraction ball processing forms are displayed in the fraction ball processing list 123, and by touching each selection button, one of the fraction ball processing forms can be selected.

For example, the exchangeable low-priced item (for example, “cookie” or “lighter”) and the low-priced low-price item that can be exchanged cannot be determined. "Random exchange" that allows exchanging prizes at the game, "Random transfer" that gives up the right to exchange fractional balls for low-priced prizes, etc. ”And“ fractional donation ”that donates fractional balls as donations, and selection buttons corresponding to these are provided.
In addition, when a membership card is inserted, if "fractional savings" is touched, it is registered in the savings account corresponding to the membership information recorded on this membership card, and no membership card is inserted. When the touch operation is performed, the storage ball registration (saving registration) at the premium exchange counter is allowed later.

When any one of the selection buttons is touch-operated, the corresponding fraction processing mode is selected. At this time, the storage unit 16 stores a counting process number which is a sequential number in the counting process order, a prize code indicating the selected prize, a count value, a fraction number, and fraction processing information indicating the processing form of the selected fraction ball. Is done.
The stored information can be displayed on the touch panel 12 by performing a predetermined touch operation, and the history of the counting process can be confirmed.
Thus, since the processing mode of fraction balls can be selected, it is possible to reliably reflect the player's wishes. In addition, since the processing form of the desired fraction ball has already been determined at the time of counting the game balls, there is no hesitation at the time of prize exchange, and smooth prize exchange processing is achieved.

Then, fraction processing information, a premium code, and the like are transmitted to the management device 30 through the communication unit 14 together with a counting device number indicating a unique number of the counting device 10 (processing information output means).
Thus, since the fraction processing information transmitted as a signal and output to the outside includes the processing form of the fraction ball desired by the player as information, it is remotely installed by receiving this signal. In the gift exchange device or management device, the player can grasp the processing mode of the fraction desired by the player. As a result, the gift exchange process can be facilitated and the fraction processing information can be left as evidence.
Further, a receipt 40 shown in FIG. 6 is issued from the receipt issuing unit 15.

As shown in the figure, the receipt 40 has a counted value, fraction ball processing 402a to 402f (however, any one) indicating the processing mode of the selected fraction ball, a counting device number and counting processing. A barcode 401 in which the number and the count value are encoded is printed and issued from the receipt issuing unit 15 (processing information output means). The counting device number and the counting processing number are identifiers that specify the counting processing performed by the counting device 10.
In this way, by explicitly printing the selected fraction processing form, the clerk can play the game based on the fraction processing form printed on the receipt 40 at the time of prize exchange at the prize exchange counter. The processing form of the fraction ball desired by the person can be grasped, and the prize exchange process can be performed smoothly.
Moreover, this receipt 40 becomes evidence of the processing form of the fraction ball which a player desires, and can prevent the interception of the fraction ball by the store clerk.

Next, the prize exchange device 20 is installed in the prize exchange counter and performs exchange processing with a prize corresponding to the count value recorded in the receipt 40.
As shown in FIG. 3, the gift exchange device 20 includes a barcode reader 21 that reads a count value and the like from a barcode 401 of a receipt 40, an input device 22 that includes a keyboard and a mouse, and a card reader that reads member information from a member card. 23, a communication unit 24 that communicates with the management device 30, a premium issuing unit 25 that discharges a quantity of special prizes that can be exchanged for cash, a receipt corresponding to the read count value, a receipt issuing unit 26 that issues a predetermined receipt, and a count value And display processing unit 27 for displaying the prize corresponding to the prize code, the exchange history information such as the prize exchange process performed based on the count value and the fraction processing information, the prize exchange program, and the like. The storage unit 28, a control unit 29 including a computer, and the like are included.
The control unit 29 is configured by a computer such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O port, and the prize exchange program stored in the storage unit 28 is read into the RAM, so that the prize exchange apparatus is based on the prize exchange program. By controlling each of the 20 components, each unit performs the following operation process.

The barcode reader 21 reads the coded counting device number, the counting processing number, and the counted value from the barcode 401 of the receipt 40.
The read counting device number and the counting processing number serve as an identifier for specifying the counting processing, and the management device 30 serves as a signal for requesting the fraction processing information corresponding to the counting device number and the counting processing number via the communication unit 24. And the relevant fraction processing information and premium code retrieved based on this identifier are received from the management device 30.
The read count value, the processing form of the fractional ball corresponding to the received fraction processing information, and the premium corresponding to the received premium code are displayed on the display device 27, and the clerk gives the premium based on the displayed information. Exchange processing can be performed.
The prize exchange device 20 performs the following prize exchange process based on such information.

When the prize indicated by the prize code is other than the special prize, the prize exchange device 20 reads the corresponding number of prize balls from the information recorded on the sticker or the like attached to the prize, and compares it with the counted value. When the count value is equal to or greater than the number of prize balls, it is determined that the exchange has been established and the determination result is displayed on the display device 27. Based on this display, the store clerk provides the player with the prize.
When the prize indicated by the prize code is a special prize, a special prize that can be exchanged for cash is discharged from the quantity issuing part 25 corresponding to the read count value, and provided to the player.

The fraction balls generated in such a prize exchange are processed according to the processing mode of the fraction balls corresponding to the received fraction processing information.
Since the received fraction processing information is displayed on the display device 27, the following processing is performed based on this display.
If the fraction processing information indicates, for example, a low-priced gift, the corresponding “cookie” or “writer” is provided, and if “fractional exchange” is indicated, the player requests the player for a low-priced gift on the spot. In the case of “Providing fractional transfer”, the provision of a privilege to be described later, and in the case of “fractional savings”, the user is asked to present a membership card and registered as savings via the card reader 23. In the case of “donation”, the processing mode of the fraction ball selected by the player, such as the insertion of a fraction ball into the donation box, can be accurately performed, and a smooth prize exchange process is achieved.
In particular, when the fraction processing information indicates “fractional transfer”, the following privilege is given to the player.

For example, if the player is a member of the amusement hall, the membership card is presented, the member information is read from the card reader 23, and a store visit point corresponding to the transferred fraction is given. In addition, by collecting multiple cards, exchange tickets that can be exchanged for premium prizes, auxiliary tickets that enable games with a high probability setting or a peg adjusted game machine, and shops that are affiliated with amusement halls It is possible to give a privilege such as issuing discount coupons or coupons of merchandise that can be used at the receipt issuing unit 26 and providing these tickets to the player.
As a result, it is possible to promote the free transfer of the fraction ball to the game hall and to improve the sales of the game hall.
Further, in the exchange management system of the present embodiment, two prize exchange devices 20a and 20b are provided, so that, for example, the prize exchange device 20a is exclusively used for a player who desires free transfer to a fraction game hall. It is good also as a gift exchange device.
Thereby, a player who desires free transfer can exchange prizes with the dedicated prize exchange apparatus 20a, and can exchange prizes without waiting when the other prize exchange apparatus 20b is congested.

When the fraction processing information indicates “fractional transfer”, the change to the processing mode of other fraction balls is prohibited.
Specifically, registration as a stored ball and issuance of end ball receipts on which the number of fraction balls that allow fraction processing on the following day is printed are prohibited.
This is because, for example, the control unit 29 discards or invalidates the member information read from the member card by the card reader 23, disables the receipt issuing unit 26, and prohibits the end receipt issuing operation. Realize.
This eliminates fraudulent activity in which a store clerk intercepts a player's fractional ball, such as registering a fractional ball in his / her own savings account, collecting a bill receipt, and later exchanging it for a special prize. it can.

Further, when the store clerk reads the member card from the card reader 23 or performs an input operation for operating the receipt issuing unit 26 from the input device 22 in spite of the received fraction processing information indicating “fractional transfer”. The prize exchange device 20 outputs a prohibition sound to the outside through a built-in speaker (not shown), and transmits a prohibition signal to the management device 30 via the communication unit 24. Thus, the prohibited sound serves as a deterrent to the act of intercepting fractions, and the fraudulent act can be monitored by the remotely installed management device 30.
It should be noted that the prohibition of the change to the other processing forms and the output of fraudulent notification sounds are not limited to “fractional transfer” but can be applied to cases where “fractional donation” is indicated.
The processing contents of the prize exchange including the processing form of the fraction ball performed based on the read count value and the received fraction processing information are stored as a prize exchange history in the storage unit 28 and via the communication unit 24. To the management device 30.

Next, the management device 30 is installed in the management room of the game hall where the game hall manager resides, generates business data based on the game signals from each gaming machine, and each counting device 10 and each prize exchange device. Communicate with 20 and control them.
As shown in FIG. 4, the management device 30 includes an input device 31 including a keyboard and a mouse, each gaming machine, a communication unit 32 that communicates with each counting device 10 and each gift exchange device 20, sales data, and gifts. Display device 33 for displaying codes, fraction processing information, the contents of processing of gift exchanges transmitted from each premium exchange device 20, management program, fraction processing information transmitted from each counting device 10, and transmission from each premium exchange device The storage unit 34 stores the associated prize exchange processing contents, the control unit 35 including a computer, and the like.
The control unit 35 is configured by a computer such as a CPU, ROM, RAM, and I / O port, and the management program stored in the storage unit 34 is read into the RAM, so that the configuration of the management device 30 is based on the management program. By controlling each unit, each unit performs the following operation process.

When the fraction processing information is transmitted together with the counting device number indicating the unique number from each counting device 10, the storage unit 34 stores the fraction processing information in the storage area divided for each counting device 10 in the order of reception.
Further, when a counting device number and a counting processing number (identifier) are transmitted from each premium exchange device 20, the storage area of the corresponding counting device 10 is specified from the counting device number, and further, from the counting processing number, A search process is performed to specify the fraction processing information stored in the order of reception.
Then, the specified fraction processing information is transmitted to the prize exchange device 20 that transmitted the identifier.

In this way, each counting device 10 and each gift exchange device 20 can transmit and receive the fraction processing information via the management device 30 to effectively use the existing exchange management system.
In other words, the number of standard codes in the barcode 401 printed on the receipt 40 is limited, and all the premium codes that can be selected by each counting device 10 and the fraction processing information of the present invention are included in the standard code number. Barcoding is difficult. For this reason, by simply encoding the counting device number and the counting processing number in the receipt 40 and using this as a key, the prize code and the fraction processing information selected by each counting device 10 stored in the management device 30 Can be requested from each prize exchange device 20, and an existing exchange management system can be used as the exchange management device of the present invention simply by changing the program of each device.

Further, when receiving the prize exchange processing content from each prize exchange device 20, it is stored in the storage unit 34 in association with the fraction processing information transmitted to the prize exchange device 20.
These pieces of information can be displayed on the display device 33, and the manager of the game hall can collate the processing contents of the prize exchange with the fraction processing information, and can find an illegal act such as the interception of the fraction of the store clerk.

Next, a processing operation in which the counting device 10, the gift exchange device 20, and the management device 30 transmit and receive the fraction processing information will be described with reference to FIG.
First, when the counting device 10 counts the game balls and performs a counting process in which a processing mode of prizes or fraction balls is selected (S10), the counting device number, the counting processing number, and the count value are converted into a barcode. A receipt 40 is issued (S11). In the present embodiment, the processing form of fractional balls is directly recorded and issued on the receipt 40. Further, the prize selected at this time may be recorded.
And the counting device 10 attaches | subjects a counting device number, and transmits fraction processing information to the management apparatus 30 (S12). At this time, a gift code can also be transmitted.

The management device 30 receives the fraction processing information and the prize code transmitted from each counting device 10 (S13), and stores the counting order for each counting device 10, that is, the processing order counted by each counting device 10.
Thereby, the counting device number and the counting processing number recorded in the receipt 40 are associated with the fraction processing information stored in the management device 30.

The gift exchange device 20 reads the counting device number, the counting processing number, and the count value from the receipt 40 (S15), and transmits the counting device number and the counting processing number to the management device 30 in order to request the corresponding fraction processing information. (S16).
The management device 30 receives the counting device number and the counting processing number (S17), and searches for the relevant fraction processing information and premium code from the received counting device number and counting processing number (S18). Since the fraction processing information and the prize code are stored in the processing order for each counting device 10, it can be easily specified from the counting device number and the counting processing number.
Then, the management device 30 transmits the fraction processing information and the premium code to the premium exchange device 20 that has requested the fraction processing information (S19).

When the prize exchange device 20 receives the requested fraction processing information and the prize code (S20), the fraction processing type corresponding to the fraction processing information and the prize corresponding to the prize code are displayed on the display device 27. A prize exchange process corresponding to the read count value is performed (S21), and the contents of the prize exchange process are transmitted to the management apparatus 20 (S22).
When the management device 30 receives the processing content of the prize exchange (S23), the management device 30 stores the processing content in association with the fraction processing information transmitted by the management device 30 to the premium exchange device 20 that transmitted the processing content. (S24).
In this way, the counting device 10 and the gift exchange device 20 can send and receive the fraction processing information via the management device 30 using the counting device number and the counting processing number as a key.

As described above, according to the exchange management system 1 of the present embodiment, the counting device 10 includes the touch panel 12 that can select the processing mode of the fraction ball, and the fraction processing information indicating the processing mode of the fraction ball, The fraction processing information can be transmitted to the outside by recording it on the receipt 40 by the receipt issuing unit 15 and outputting it to the outside or outputting it as a signal from the communication unit 14.
The round processing information output to the outside clarifies the processing mode of the fraction ball desired by the player, so that the gift exchange process becomes smooth and the fraction processing information remains as evidence. It is possible to prevent fraudulent activity that intercepts fractional balls.

  As mentioned above, although the preferred embodiment was shown and demonstrated about the counting device of this invention and the exchange management system containing this counting device, the counting management device of this invention and the exchange management system containing this counting device are the embodiment mentioned above. It is needless to say that various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, the fraction processing information and the gift code are transmitted and received via the management device 30, but the counting device 10 and the gift exchange device 20 can also directly transmit and receive.
Specifically, the counting device 10 transmits the fraction processing information and the prize code to the prize exchange device 20, and the prize exchange device 20 sends the fraction processing information and the prize code to each counting device 10 in the order of reception, that is, for each count. It is also possible to store in the processing order in which the device 10 performs counting processing.
Then, the prize exchange device 20 identifies the relevant fraction processing information and the prize code from the counting device number and the counting process number read from the receipt 40, and based on this fraction processing information and the prize code and the read count value, A gift exchange process can also be performed.
At this time, the prize exchange device 20 can also store the fraction processing information and the prize code in association with the performed prize exchange process.

In addition, the prize exchange device 20 performs the prize exchange process based on the processing form, the prize code, and the count value directly recorded on the receipt 40 without sending / receiving the fraction processing information as described above, The fraction processing information and the prize code indicated by the fraction ball processing mode can be stored in association with the prize exchange process performed.
Further, in the present embodiment, the counting device 10 prints the processing form of the fraction ball as a type, but prints it as fraction processing information in which the processing mode of the fraction ball is encoded, and this is printed as the barcode of the prize exchange device 20. The reader 21 can read and thereby perform a prize exchange process.
Further, although the recording medium on which the counting device 10 records the fraction processing information and outputs it to the outside is the receipt, it can be a magnetic card or an IC card. Along with this, the reading device of the gift exchange device 20 is of course changed to a reading device capable of reading the fraction processing information from these recording media.

The counting device to which the present invention is applied is not limited to the counting device that counts the game balls shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, a medal counting device that counts medals (coins) can be applied to the present invention.
Further, the counting device of the present invention is separated into a counting machine having a function of counting game media and a ticketing machine having a function of recording and issuing a count value on a predetermined recording medium, which are separated from each other. You can also.
And it is also possible to connect the counter and the ticket issuing machine so that the count value counted by the counter can be received, and the ticket issuing machine can record the received count value on a predetermined recording medium and issue it. .
In this case, the ticket issuing machine can be provided with a fraction processing selection means capable of selecting the processing mode of the fraction game medium and a processing information output means for outputting the fraction processing information to the outside.
Since the ticket issuing machine can also function as the counting device of the present invention in this way, the ticket issuing machine is within the scope of the present invention.

  INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can be widely used in a counting device that counts game media paid out from a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine and issues a predetermined recording medium, and an exchange management system including the counting device.

It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the whole structure of the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the counting device of the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the prize exchange apparatus of the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the management apparatus of the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the touch panel of the counting device of the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention, (a) is a display example in the case of selecting a general prize, (b) is a fraction ball It is an example of a display in the case of selecting a processing form. It is a figure which shows the printing aspect of the receipt issued from the counting device of the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing operation in each apparatus which comprises the exchange management system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Exchange Management System 10 Counting Device 12 Touch Panel 20 Premium Exchange Device 30 Management Device 40 Receipt

Claims (11)

An exchange management system comprising at least a counting device for counting game media and a prize exchange device for performing a predetermined prize exchange process,
The counting device is a fraction processing selection means capable of selecting the processing mode of the fraction game medium generated by the prize exchange,
Processing information output means for outputting, to the outside, fraction processing information indicating the processing mode of the selected fraction game medium,
The exchange management system, wherein the prize exchange device performs a prize exchange process based on the fraction processing information. The processing information output means records the fraction processing information on a predetermined recording medium and outputs it outside,
The exchange management system according to claim 1, wherein the prize exchange device is provided with reading means for reading the fraction processing information from the recording medium. The processing information output means outputs the fraction processing information as a signal to the outside,
The exchange management system according to claim 1, wherein the prize exchange device is provided with a receiving unit that receives the fraction processing information. When the counting device counts the game media, it issues an identifier that can specify the counting processing together with the counted value on a predetermined recording medium,
The exchange management system according to claim 3, wherein the prize exchange device receives the fraction processing information in the counting process corresponding to the identifier based on the identifier.   The exchange management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising storage means for storing the fraction processing information in association with the processing contents of the prize exchange processing performed based on the fraction processing information.   The prize exchange device forbids the processing of a predetermined fraction game medium different from the processing form when the fraction processing information indicates a specific processing form in the prize exchange processing corresponding to the fraction processing information. The exchange management system according to any one of 5.   In the prize exchange process corresponding to the fraction processing information in which the prize exchange device transfers the fraction game medium to the game hall free of charge, the fraction game medium is stored and / or the recording medium in which the fraction game medium is recorded is issued. The exchange management system according to claim 6, which is prohibited.   The exchange management system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the prize exchange device provides a predetermined privilege in the prize exchange process corresponding to the fraction process information for transferring the fraction game medium to the game hall free of charge. . A plurality of the gift exchange devices are provided,
The at least one prize exchange device among the plurality of prize exchange devices is a dedicated prize exchange device for performing a prize exchange process corresponding to fraction processing information for transferring a fraction game medium to a game hall free of charge. The exchange management system according to any one of the above. A counting device for counting game media,
Fraction processing selection means capable of selecting the processing mode of the fraction game medium generated by the prize exchange;
And a processing information output means for outputting, to the outside, fraction processing information indicating a processing mode of the selected fraction game medium.   The counting device according to claim 10, wherein the processing information output means records the fraction processing information on a predetermined recording medium and outputs the same to the outside.

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