JP2010072748A - Money-handling device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a money-handling device with excelling maintenability which can exchange a foreign currency into domestic currency, according to the ever-changing exchange rate, in a game environment such as a game parlor so that a player can change the foreign currency possessed by himself to enjoy a game, while reducing personnel cost for updating the exchange rate and effective use of the game parlor space. <P>SOLUTION: The money-handling device 1 includes a money discrimination means 6 which discriminates the kind of money put to a currency input port 1a; and a control means 7, which dispenses domestic money or game media from a dispense port 1b, in matching with the amount of the input foreign money, based on the exchange rate received from a currency information providing server 3 of an external institution via a communication means 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a money handling apparatus suitable for installation in a game arcade together with a game machine using a game medium, for example.

  Conventionally, in casinos and the like, there are many visitors from foreign countries, so an exchange office has been set up to exchange the currency of each country into its own currency. In addition, a currency handling device or the like is often installed that exchanges gaming media such as chips necessary for games or exchanges high-value banknotes for small-size banknotes.

  On the other hand, even in countries where casinos are not allowed to be installed, a large number of foreigners have visited in recent years, such as pachinko machines in Japan where game machines that are rare for other countries are installed. And enjoying the game.

In such game halls, game media lending machines for accepting banknotes and lending game media such as game balls are often installed on so-called “game islands” where a plurality of pachinko machines are arranged in parallel. And in this game medium lending machine, in order to accept banknotes of different denominations such as 1,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 10,000 yen, etc., mixed banknotes inserted into the game medium lending machine and transported from the banknote transport device are banknotes. It is common to provide a banknote storage device that sorts each denomination by a discriminator and transports the sorted banknotes into a corresponding banknote storage device for each corresponding denomination (for example, a patent) See reference 1.)
JP 2006-127103 A

  However, since the above-mentioned money handling devices, money changers, and game media lending machines in casinos and game halls only support their own currency, foreign players possess their own currency. However, I couldn't enjoy the game without changing it. Even if a currency exchange office is installed in the venue like a casino, it is troublesome to follow the currency exchange rate because it changes every day. Moreover, when the exchange office is set up, there are many problems for the amusement hall, such as securing the space and generating labor costs when a full-time employee is assigned to the exchange office. An object of this invention is to provide the money handling apparatus which can solve the subject mentioned above.

  (1) In the present invention, a currency slot, a currency discriminating means for discriminating the type of currency inserted into the currency slot, and a different currency exchanged from the currency inserted into the currency slot, or Communication means communicable between a payout outlet for paying out game media corresponding to the currency inserted in the currency input slot, and an external institution that transmits exchange rate information, and from the external institution via this communication means Rate storage means for storing the received exchange rate, and when a foreign currency is inserted into the currency slot, based on the exchange rate stored in the rate storage means, the domestic currency corresponding to the amount of the foreign currency or The money handling apparatus includes control means for calculating game media and paying out from the payout opening.

  (2) According to the present invention, in the money handling apparatus according to (1), the rate storage means stores a plurality of exchange rates sequentially received via the communication means, and the control means One exchange rate is selected according to a predetermined condition from a plurality of exchange rates including the latest exchange rate stored in the storage means, and an amount corresponding to the amount of the foreign currency based on the selected exchange rate The domestic currency or game media is paid out from the payout exit.

  (3) In the money handling apparatus according to (2), the communication unit can receive a current operation rate from a gaming machine in which the game medium is used, and the control unit includes: The exchange rate to be selected is determined with reference to the current operating rate of the gaming machine.

  (4) The present invention provides the money handling apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above, wherein the amount of the foreign currency, the amount of domestic currency or the number of game media corresponding to the amount, The image processing apparatus further includes display means for displaying each exchange rate value used when calculating the amount or the number of game media.

  (5) In the money handling apparatus according to any one of (1) to (4), the present invention includes an exchange rate input unit for each country that can be operated only by qualified persons, and the control unit includes the exchange rate. When an exchange rate is input from the input means, the input exchange rate is used in preference to the exchange rate received from the external organization.

  According to the present invention, a foreign player who owns the currency of his / her own country can easily exchange it according to the exchange rate and enjoy the game. There is no need to manually obtain changing currency exchange rates, and labor costs can be reduced, and there is no need to set up a currency exchange office, making it possible to use the game space effectively. .

  The currency handling apparatus of the present embodiment includes a currency slot into which different types of foreign currencies and domestic currencies are inserted, currency discrimination means for determining the type of currency inserted into the currency slot, and the currency slot. Between a foreign currency that exchanges the input currency, or a payout outlet for paying out game media corresponding to the currency input to the currency input port, and an external organization that sends exchange rate information between the foreign currency and the local currency Communication means capable of communicating with, rate storage means for storing the exchange rate of foreign currency and domestic currency received from the external organization via this communication means, and when foreign currency is inserted into the currency slot, Control means for calculating a domestic currency or game medium corresponding to the amount of the foreign currency based on the exchange rate stored in the rate storage means, and paying out from the payout outlet. There. As a result, a foreign player who owns the currency of his / her own country can enjoy the game by easily converting the foreign currency into the domestic currency according to the currency exchange rate. In addition, it is not necessary to manually change the exchange rate of currency that changes every day at amusement halls, etc., and it is possible to reduce labor costs, and there is no need to bother to install a currency exchange office, so use the amusement hall space effectively. Is possible.

For example, a currency handling device is installed in a corner of a game arcade having a pachinko machine, a pachislot machine, etc., and can communicate with an authentic public site such as a government agency via a communication line such as the Internet. Has been placed. Note that a plurality of money handling devices may be provided in the amusement hall, and these may be collectively controlled by a management server connected via a communication line such as a LAN.
It should be noted that, in a game hall such as a pachinko hall, a vertically long game medium for renting pachinko balls and coins (game media) between adjacent game machines in an area where a large number of game machines are installed (also referred to as “islands”) A lending device (so-called “sand device”) is installed, and the money handling device can be configured as a part of the game medium lending device. For example, the game medium is lent as a game medium lending device for handling prepaid cards or the like. You can also.

  The currency insertion slot is an opening for introducing banknotes and coins provided on the front side of the currency handling device, etc. When foreign currency or domestic currency of different types is inserted, banknotes consisting of a belt mechanism, chute mechanism, etc. These bills and coins are sent to the currency discriminating means via the transport device and the coin transport device. The slot may be arranged so as to be switchable to a predetermined size corresponding to a plurality of foreign currencies assumed in advance, for example, US dollar, European euro, Chinese yuan, Korean won, and the like.

  The currency discriminating means includes, for example, a discriminating device including an optical reading sensor unit, a metal magnetism detecting unit, a mass detecting unit, and the like. Based on the identification data involved, the type of the currency inserted into the currency slot can be determined. further. In the unit body of the currency handling apparatus, in addition to the banknote coin identifying device that serves as a currency discriminating means for identifying the authenticity of a banknote or coin inserted from a currency slot, a record such as a prepaid card, IC card, or IC coin is recorded. Contained are components such as a recording medium processing device for taking in and returning a medium, reading recorded information, and writing information, and a power supply unit for supplying power to each of the devices.

  These components are arranged in a game medium lending device serving as a money handling device, and are controlled by a control unit including a ROM and a RAM that store various programs, and a central processing unit (CPU) that executes various processes according to the programs. , Its operation is controlled. In addition, the control unit is electrically connected to adjacent game machines so that a necessary number of game media can be rented and operation information from the game machines can be obtained. It can also be operated in conjunction with a hall computer or a card management computer to be managed.

  The communication means accesses a homepage such as a secure currency rate providing server such as an external public organization that transmits exchange rate information between the foreign currency and the domestic currency, and exchanges the foreign currency and the domestic currency at that time. A means for obtaining an exchange rate, which is provided in the main body of the money handling apparatus as required. Such an exchange rate is a foreign exchange conversion rate for converting an amount displayed in a foreign currency into a Japanese currency.

  The rate storage means is a hard disk, a memory card, a RAM memory of the control device, etc. provided in the money handling device, and the foreign currency and domestic currency received from an external organization such as the Internet via this communication means. Memorize the exchange rate. In this way, by constantly accessing the external organization via the communication means and acquiring the data, the exchange rate that is constantly updated is maintained.

  The control means is mounted on a control base equipped with a CPU provided in the money handling apparatus, and is commensurate with the amount of foreign currency introduced into the currency slot based on the exchange rate stored in the rate storage means. It has a function of calculating domestic currency or game media and paying out from a payout exit. The control means includes a liquid crystal panel display provided in the money handling apparatus for displaying the type of input currency, the exchange rate, etc., and an exchange rate input means for inputting setting conditions such as the exchange rate. A keyboard or the like can be provided.

  In the money handling apparatus according to the present embodiment, the rate storage means stores a plurality of exchange rates sequentially received via the communication means, and the control means stores the latest information stored in the rate storage means. One exchange rate is selected from a plurality of exchange rates including the exchange rate according to a predetermined condition, and the amount of the domestic currency or game medium corresponding to the amount of the foreign currency is selected based on the selected exchange rate. You can also pay out from the exit. In this way, for example, by selecting one exchange rate according to the game machine operating status and game situation such as a time zone, the game hall side adds a fee such as a fee or bonus points etc. Exchange rates can be set, services corresponding to foreign players and the like can be provided, and the operating rate in the game hall where the money handling apparatus is installed can be improved. In addition, a foreign player can enjoy a game by simply exchanging his / her own currency for domestic currency.

  In the money handling apparatus according to the present embodiment, the communication unit can receive a current operation rate from a gaming machine in which the game medium is used, and the control unit can perform a current operation of the gaming machine. The exchange rate to be selected can also be determined with reference to the rate. Thus, for example, when the operating rate of the gaming machine is larger than a specified value, it is set to an exchange rate to which a fee such as a fee is added low, or when the operating rate of the gaming machine is less than a specified value, the exchange rate is set to a relatively high fee. It is possible to set and display this information on a liquid crystal display unit provided in the money handling apparatus. In this way, it is possible to increase the operating rate of the gaming machine in a game hall or the like where a money handling device is provided by arousing gaming motivation for foreign players.

The money handling apparatus of the present embodiment uses the exchange used in calculating the foreign currency amount, the domestic currency amount or the number of game media corresponding to the amount, and the domestic currency amount or the number of game media. A display means for displaying the value of the rate can be further provided. Thereby, the currency exchange rate at that time can be displayed on the money handling apparatus, and the convenience for the player holding the foreign currency can be further enhanced.
The display means is a display device comprising an LED element, a liquid crystal display panel, etc. and controlled by the control means, the amount of the foreign currency, the amount of domestic currency or the number of game media corresponding to the amount, and the The exchange rate value used for calculating the amount of domestic currency or the number of game media is displayed on the front side of the money handling apparatus.

The money handling apparatus of the present embodiment includes an exchange rate input means for each country that can be operated only by qualified persons, and the control means receives an exchange that is input when an exchange rate is input from the exchange rate input means. The rate can be used in preference to the exchange rate received from the external organization. This allows managers of qualified personnel such as the amusement hall side to set the exchange rate to which fees such as fees for currency exchange are added according to the gaming environment at the amusement hall, etc. Management work such as sorting processing accompanying foreign currency exchange processing in a game hall where the apparatus is provided can be effectively performed.
The exchange rate input means is a selection button, a key operation unit or the like provided on the back side of the money handling apparatus, and the input signal is transmitted to the control unit. The use of the exchange rate input means is restricted by a security protection function such as password input, fingerprint authentication, and key operation, and is managed so that it can be operated by a qualified person attached to the game hall.

Example 1
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a money handling system to which a money handling device according to a first embodiment is applied, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a game hall in which the money handling device is arranged, and FIG. 3 is a money handling system. It is a block block diagram of an apparatus.
As shown in FIG. 2, the currency handling apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment is arranged in a game hall equipped with a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot machine, and the like. As shown in FIG. Exchange rate and data are provided so as to be connectable to a currency information providing server 3 of an external institution that displays on the homepage. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 8 denotes a game facility called a “game island” installed in a game arcade, and a plurality of pachinko gaming machines, pachislot machines and the like are arranged side by side. Reference numeral 8a denotes a so-called “sand device”, which is a game medium lending device, which accepts bills, coins, prepaid cards, IC cards, etc., and a game medium (in this case, a game ball) corresponding to a designated face value. It has a function of automatically paying out to gaming machines.

  In addition, when installing a plurality of money handling apparatuses 1 in a game hall, it is connected to a management server (not shown) provided in the game hall via a LAN line, and foreign currency and domestic currency are connected via this management server. The exchange rate information may be acquired. In this case, it is assumed that the management server functions as the currency information providing server 3 or that the management server is connected to the currency information providing server 3 via the Internet 2 or the like.

  As shown in the figure, the currency handling apparatus 1 is provided in a currency input slot 1a into which different types of foreign currency and domestic currency are input, a domestic currency corresponding to the currency input into the currency input slot 1a, or a gaming machine. A payout exit 1b for paying out a recording medium such as a prepaid card or an IC card to be inserted into the receiving port of the game medium lending device 8a and borrowing a game medium, and the currency information providing server 3 via a communication means. A display means 1c such as a liquid crystal panel for displaying the exchange rate acquired from the above, and an exchange rate input means 1d such as a keyboard operation unit for inputting data such as the exchange rate.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the money handling apparatus 1 includes a communication unit 4 for communicating with the currency information providing server 3 and a rate of a hard disk or the like for storing the exchange rate acquired via the communication unit 4. Drive control of the storage means 5, the currency discrimination means 6 for discriminating the type of currency inserted into the currency slot 1a, and each device (communication means 4, rate storage means 5, currency discrimination means 6, etc.) A control means 7 including a control base for driving and controlling a payout means for paying out a domestic currency or a recording medium having a value calculated based on the stored exchange rate from the payout opening 1b is provided.

  The foreign currency and domestic currency input to the currency input slot 1a are determined by the currency determination means 6 having data for determining each currency, and the type and quantity of the input currency. The data acquired here is sent to the control means 7, and based on the exchange rate of the rate storage means 5 acquired via the communication means 4, a recording medium or a domestic medium on which a value corresponding to the currency value is recorded The face value of the currency is determined. Thus, the control means 7 drives and controls the payout means built in the money handling apparatus 1, and discharges the amount of recording medium corresponding to the currency inserted into the currency input port 1a or the exchanged domestic currency from the payout port 1b. To be provided to players.

In this way, foreign players who own their own currency have been converted to the latest exchange rate at that time in the amusement hall without having to exchange foreign currencies such as the Korean won and US dollars in advance. It will be possible to enjoy the game by exchanging it with the local currency (Japanese yen). In addition, it is not necessary to manually input currency exchange rates that change every day at game halls, etc., and it is convenient, and there is no need to install currency exchange offices. It becomes possible.
That is, by inserting a currency such as a foreign currency into the money handling apparatus 1 provided corresponding to the gaming machine, the exchange rate of the rate storage means 5 updated by connecting to an external organization via the communication means 4 is obtained. Based on this, the currency can be updated to the gaming value specified by the currency discriminating means 6. In this way, players can continue to enjoy the game without exchanging foreign currency for domestic currency in advance, and foreign tourists can easily enjoy the game. Will improve.

  In addition, as a means for discriminating by currency of the money handling apparatus 1, by providing a currency discriminating module corresponding to a large number of foreign currencies in the apparatus main body so as to be exchangeable, the apparatus configuration can be configured in accordance with the security environment and maintenance environment such as a game arcade It is also possible to configure a flexible money handling system that can be easily changed. Thus, the currency handling device exchanges and exchanges each country's currency for domestic currency or game media, so that the user can use the currency he owns and communicates with the device via the display means 1c such as a liquid crystal panel. By performing the currency exchange operation, it is possible to reduce mistakes in money and to perform a smooth currency exchange process with a foreign user.

(Example 2)
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the money handling apparatus according to the second embodiment, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal configuration of the money handling apparatus, and FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the money handling system including the money handling apparatus. is there.
The money handling apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment also uses the game medium lending apparatus 8 disposed between the gaming machines of the game hall having the pachinko gaming machine and the pachislot machine shown in the first embodiment (FIG. 2). It is provided so that it can be connected to a currency information providing server 3 of an external organization that displays the exchange rate and data of each country currency on a home page via the Internet 2 or the like. The money handling apparatus 10 disposed between the gaming machines is connected to a management server or the like provided in the game hall via a LAN line or the like, and exchanges foreign currency and domestic currency via the management server. In addition to acquiring rate information, it is possible to manage currencies and game media including foreign currencies used in the game hall.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the money handling apparatus 10 includes a frame main body 10a formed in a U-shaped cross section extending in the vertical direction, and a money handling unit 50 attached to and detached from the frame main body 10a. And is configured. The money handling unit 50 is attached to the frame main body 10a by a lock mechanism (not shown) so that it cannot be normally removed. The lock mechanism 50 is inserted by inserting a key into a lock reset keyhole K provided on the front surface. It is configured so that only the money handling unit 50 can be removed from the frame body 10a. In addition, 10c in FIG. 4 shows the outer frame member of the money handling unit 50, and the outer frame member 10c is abbreviate | omitted in FIG.

  The money handling unit 50 includes a banknote discriminating device (currency discriminating means) 53 for discriminating the type and quantity of foreign banknotes and domestic banknotes inserted from a banknote insertion slot (currency insertion slot) 50a, and stocking banknotes. The coin identification device 54 that recognizes and accepts the type, quantity, and validity of foreign coins inserted from the currency input port 50b, the currency storage unit 50d that stores the inserted coins, and is rejected by the coin identification device 54. Functioning as a rate storage means for storing the exchange rate received from the external organization via the indoor communication line connection device 64 (see FIG. 6) which is a communication means, and returning the coins etc. from the card insertion slot 50e. Recording medium processing device 55 for processing data with a recording medium such as a prepaid card or IC card inserted, and only qualified persons Equipped with modules such as a numeric keypad input device 56 as an exchange rate input means for setting exchange rates for each country that can be operated, and a display device (display means) 57 having a display for displaying information such as exchange rates The sand module unit 51 is stored in the internal space. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, an upper portion of the money handling unit 50 is provided with a display lamp 59 for displaying an error related to the handling of currency and security at the time of currency exchange, and a warning device 60 for performing a warning or the like. It has been.

  Note that recording media such as prepaid cards and IC cards for renting game media are those obtained with the currency handling apparatus 1 shown in the first embodiment, and those obtained in foreign currency are already in domestic currency (Japan Amount converted to Yen) is recorded.

  The frame body 10a in the money handling apparatus is provided with a box 11 on the lower side thereof, and in the box 11 a main control unit (control unit) 65 for controlling the money handling unit 50, A power supply unit 67, a recording medium processing device 55 serving as a rate storage unit, an indoor communication line connection device 64 serving as a communication unit, and the like are provided. And the money handling unit 50 is comprised so that attachment or detachment is possible by pulling out or pushing in between the upper surface of the box 11 and the bending part 10b of the frame main body 10a.

  As described above, the currency handling unit 50 includes the banknote recognition device 53, the coin recognition device 54, the recording medium processing device 55, the numeric keypad input device 56 such as the numeric keypad 56 and the display device 57, and the currency storage unit that stores game media and currency. The sand module unit 51 on which a module such as 50d is mounted is detachable by being pulled out or pushed in from a frame main body 10a having a main control unit 65 and a power supply unit 67.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the money handling apparatus 10 in the money handling system. Hereinafter, the electrical configuration of the money handling apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In each of the modules such as the bill recognition device 53, the coin recognition device 54, the recording medium processing device 55, the numeric keypad input device 56, and the display device 57 in the money handling unit 50, the respective bill recognition device 53, coin recognition device 54, and recording medium are included. Individual control circuits 53A, 54A, 55A, 56A, and 57A for controlling operations of the processing device 55, the numeric keypad input device 56, and the display device 57 are provided. Each control circuit 53A, 54A, 55A, 56A, 57A controls the operation of each module 53-57 according to a control signal from the main control unit 65 which is a control unit.

  Further, the control circuits 53A, 54A, 55A, 56A and 57A of these modules 53 to 57 are connected to the connector A62 via the respective serial communication control ICs 53B, 54B, 55B, 56B and 57B. The serial communication control ICs 53B, 54B, 55B, 56B and 57B and the connector A62 are connected in parallel by two signal lines.

  The sand module unit 51 configured as a module unit and the frame body 10a are electrically connected via a 4-pin connector. For this reason, the connector A (male) 62 is attached to the money handling unit 50, and the connector B (female) is attached to the frame body 10a. When the money handling unit 50 is pulled forward from the frame body 10a, both connectors are attached. 62 and 63 can be physically and electrically disconnected and the money handling unit 50 (including the sand module unit 51) can be removed for maintenance. Then, when the money handling unit 50 is pushed into the frame body 10a, the money handling unit 50 becomes operable. Therefore, when the money handling unit 50 is pushed into the frame main body 10a, both the connectors 62 and 63 are provided at positions that ensure a joined state.

  The connectors 62 and 63 can be configured with a minimum of 4 pins. Of these, 2 pins are signal lines, and the remaining 2 pins are predetermined DC voltage lines and ground lines. The ground line is also used as a ground reference voltage for the data signal line.

  A DC / DC converter 61 is mounted on the sand module unit 51 side. In the DC / DC converter 61, a DC motor (not shown) is mounted in the modules 53 to 57 mounted on the sand module unit 51, for example, as in the banknote recognition device 53, and there are many such DC motors. This is because there is a case where it is driven with a voltage other than DC5V (for example, DC12V or DC24V). When the DC motor in the sand module unit 51 is driven by DC5V, it is not necessary to provide the DC / DC converter 61, and DC 5V may be directly supplied from the frame body 10a side. Further, even when a voltage such as DC12V is required on the sand module unit 51 side, a DC / DC converter (5V) that supplies DC5V from the frame body side 52 side and boosts DC5V to DC12V on the sand module unit 51 side. (→ 12V) may be provided.

  In the frame body 10a, the two pins of the 4-pin connector B (female) 63 are connected to, for example, a DC12V power supply line and a GND line. The frame main body 10a is equipped with a power supply unit 67 for producing DC 12V and DC 5V (supplied to the main control unit 65 on the frame main body 10a side) stabilized by AC / DC conversion from the commercial power supply AC 100V. The other two pins of the connector B63 are connected to a serial communication line for data transmission. The two serial communication lines are connected to the serial communication control device IC66. The serial communication control device IC 66 is connected to the main control unit 65. The main control unit 65 is equipped with a CPU (not shown) and controls the entire sand module unit 51.

  The main control unit 65 mounted inside the frame body 10 a is connected to an indoor communication line connection device (LAN) 64 that constitutes a communication means, and a money handling device is installed via the indoor communication line (LAN) 68. The game hall is connected to a hall computer 69 and a card management computer 70, and data is transmitted and received between them at any time. In this way, it is possible to connect to an information providing site of an external organization via the card management computer 70, acquire the latest currency exchange rate at that time, and store it in the recording medium processing device 55 which is a rate storage means. .

  The frame main body 10a has a sand ID setting means 80 for recording and holding sand identification information (sand ID) for uniquely identifying the money handling apparatus 10 by the hall computer 69 and the card management computer 70. The unit 65 writes the sand ID in the sand ID setting means 80 or reads the sand ID from the sand ID setting means 80 and notifies the hole computer 69 and the card management computer 70 as identification information of the money handling apparatus 10.

  The main control unit 65 is also connected to the gaming machines arranged in the game hall, and can acquire information such as the availability of gaming machines in the gaming hall, as well as information read by the recording medium processing device (for example, a card) Balance etc.) can be transmitted to the gaming machine, and currency exchange rates by processing of the bill identifying device, coin identifying device, and recording medium processing device, aggregated data information relating to ball lending, etc. can be transmitted to the gaming machine.

The money handling unit 50 has a personal authentication security function for allowing a qualified person to perform an input operation using the numeric keypad input device 56 or the like and inputting and setting a predetermined currency exchange rate to the recording medium processing device 55. The exchange rate input means can be provided. As such a personal authentication method, for example, a determination process based on a password input from the numeric keypad input device 56, a biometric authentication process based on a fingerprint, a voiceprint, or the like can be applied.
In this way, the display device 57 displays the foreign currency amount, the domestic currency amount or number of game media commensurate with the amount, and the exchange rate value used to calculate the domestic currency amount or number of game media. In addition, an exchange rate received from an external institution via a communication means via an exchange rate input means that can be operated only by qualified persons, with a fee added according to gaming conditions such as the game operating rate. It is also possible to use it with priority over.

  According to the present embodiment, since the game medium lending device 8 is also used, if a foreigner or the like inserts his / her own currency into the money handling device 10, the rate is automatically converted into Japanese yen and converted into the converted value. Matching game media will be supplied to the gaming machine. Therefore, if there is a favorite gaming machine, it is possible to immediately enjoy the game without moving for exchange.

  Although it is conceivable that a fraction will be generated in the converted Japanese yen depending on the rate, the handling of the fraction in that case may be appropriately set at the game hall. For example, it is possible to serve a player by rounding up, or adding a commission by rounding down.

  As described above, the present invention calculates the domestic currency or game medium corresponding to the foreign currency inserted into the currency slot based on the exchange rate received from the external organization, and pays out the foreign currency from the payout outlet. The gist is to provide a currency handling device that provides convenience that allows you to enjoy gaming by changing currency to domestic currency, and that is also excellent in cost management and maintainability of game operations at amusement halls, etc. Yes, this is within the scope of the present invention.

  Although the present embodiment has been described for the purpose of illustrating the embodiment, those skilled in the art can make various modifications, additions, and substitutions without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention. For example, the money handling apparatus of this embodiment has been described in detail with respect to an example in which a foreign currency is exchanged into a domestic currency, but when a currency inserted into a currency slot is inserted, the value of this currency is converted based on the exchange rate. The number of medals and pachinko balls and other game media corresponding to this value may be paid out from the payout opening. Furthermore, it is possible to link a gaming machine arranged in a game hall or the like and a money handling device via a communication line such as a LAN. In this case, the game hall manager sets a fee such as a money exchange fee based on the operating status of each gaming machine and adds or reflects these data to the exchange rate. You may do it.

It is explanatory drawing of the system with which the money handling apparatus of Example 1 is applied. It is explanatory drawing of the game hall where the money handling apparatus is arrange | positioned. It is a block block diagram of the money handling apparatus. It is a perspective view of the money handling apparatus concerning Example 2. FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the internal structure of the money handling apparatus. It is a block diagram of the money handling system containing the money handling apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Money handling apparatus of Example 1 1a Currency inlet 1b Discharge 1c Liquid crystal panel (display means)
1d Keyboard operation unit (exchange rate input means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Internet 3 Currency information provision server 4 Communication means 5 Rate storage means 6 Currency discrimination means 7 Control means 10 Money handling apparatus of Example 2 10a Frame body 50 Money handling unit 50a Bill insertion slot (currency insertion slot)
50b Coin slot (currency slot)
50c Payout port 50d Currency storage unit 51 Sand module unit 53 Banknote recognition device 53A Banknote recognition device control circuit (currency discrimination means)
54 coin recognition device 54A coin recognition device control circuit (currency discrimination means)
55A Recording medium device control circuit (rate storage means)
56 Numeric keypad input device (exchange rate input means)
56A numeric keypad input device control circuit (exchange rate input means)
57 Display device (display means)
64 Indoor communication line connection device (communication means)
65 Main control unit

Claims (5)

A currency slot,
Currency discriminating means for discriminating the type of currency inserted in the currency slot;
A different type of currency exchanged from the currency input to the currency input port, or a payout port for paying out game media corresponding to the currency input to the currency input port,
A communication means capable of communicating with an external organization that transmits the exchange rate information;
Rate storage means for storing the exchange rate received from the external organization via the communication means;
When a foreign currency is inserted into the currency slot, based on the exchange rate stored in the rate storage means, the domestic currency or game medium corresponding to the amount of the foreign currency is calculated and paid out from the payout exit Control means;
A money handling apparatus comprising: The rate storage means stores a plurality of exchange rates sequentially received via the communication means,
The control means includes
According to a predetermined condition, one exchange rate is selected from a plurality of exchange rates including the latest exchange rate stored in the rate storage unit, and the foreign currency amount is selected based on the selected exchange rate. 2. The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein an amount of domestic currency or a game medium is paid out from the payout exit. The communication means can receive a current operation rate from a gaming machine in which the gaming medium is used,
The control means includes
3. The money handling apparatus according to claim 2, wherein an exchange rate to be selected is determined with reference to a current operating rate of the gaming machine.   Display means for displaying the amount of foreign currency, the amount of domestic currency or the number of game media corresponding to the amount, and the exchange rate value used when calculating the amount of domestic currency or the number of game media The money handling apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A country-specific exchange rate input means that can only be operated by qualified personnel,
The control means includes
The currency according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when an exchange rate is input from the exchange rate input means, the input exchange rate is used in preference to the exchange rate received from the external organization. Handling equipment.

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