JP3115789B2 - Premium exchange terminal equipment - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates also relates to a prize exchange business terminal equipment used in the prize exchange system, in particular, relates to a suitably prize exchange business terminal equipment to be able to cope with system failures.

[0002] In various fields, business has been performed using a data processing system composed of a host device and a terminal device. In such a data processing system, if a failure occurs in the host device, the network connecting the host device and the terminal device, or the like, the business cannot be performed. From now on, construction of a configuration that can appropriately deal with such a failure has been called for.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art In a system such as a prize exchange system, a plurality of terminal devices operated by an operator are prepared, and a host device for centrally executing business processes required by the terminal devices is prepared. It has a configuration to execute processing.

[0004] For example, in recent pachinko parlors, ticketing machines provided in various places in the store count the number of pachinko balls for prize exchange, record the number on a card (sometimes a receipt), pass it to the customer, and send it to the host. Adopts a configuration in which the issued number of pachinko balls is collected together with the card ID, and when the card is brought to a terminal device that exchanges prizes, the terminal device sends the card to the host device. By inquiring about the validity of the number of pachinko balls recorded by the company and whether or not the prize has been exchanged, it is determined whether or not the prize can be exchanged and the prize exchange operation is performed.

In such a data processing system (server-client type data processing system) composed of a host device and a terminal device, a failure occurs in the host device and a network connecting the host device and the terminal device. When this occurs, there is a problem that the business cannot be performed and the terminal device cannot operate.

In order to solve this problem, a conventional server / client type data processing system employs a method of preparing a backup host device and multiplexing a network.

[0007]

However, such a solution can be applied to a data processing system which is allowed even if the cost is high, but a low cost data processing system such as a prize exchange system is required. It is not very cost-effective for systems. Further, it is not applicable to a server / client type data processing system in which a terminal device such as a personal computer and a printer is an input / output device due to its nature.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by adding a new function to a prize exchange business terminal device used in a server-client type prize exchange system, it is possible to appropriately deal with a system failure. shall be the object of the present invention is to be able to cope.

[0009]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention.
Illustrating the principle configuration of that prize exchange business terminal device.

In the figure , 1 is a host device, 2 is a host device 1
Ru prize exchange business terminal device der of the present invention to be connected to.

The host device 1 performs data processing (prize exchange).
Information required to execute the exchange validity check process) (replacement source information required to execute the check process)
, A storage unit 11 for storing processing information collected by the collection unit 10, and a processing completion when receiving a data processing request from the prize exchange business terminal device 2.
Processing information that is not (prize exchanged)
( Determined by the prize exchange business terminal device 2), the data processing is executed using the processing information stored in the storage means 11, and the result is transmitted to the requester's prize exchange business.
And an execution unit 12 for sending the data to the terminal device 2.

On the other hand, the prize exchange business terminal device 2 includes a requesting unit 20 for requesting the host device 1 to perform data processing, a capturing unit 21 for periodically capturing the processing information and the processed information from the host device 1, and Holding means 22 for holding the processing information and processed information to be taken in by the holding means 21;
Search means 23 for searching for processing information held by the proxy server, proxy means 24 for proxying data processing of the host device 1, and storage means 25 for storing processing information which has been processed in response to proxy processing of the proxy means 24. , Ru and a notification means 26 for notifying the processing information stored in the storage unit 25 to the host device 1.

[0013]

In the prize exchange business terminal device 2 of the present invention, the fetching means 21 periodically fetches the processing information and the processed information from the host device 1 and holds them in the holding means 22. Then, the request means 20 determines that there is no response from the host device 1 to the data processing request, and the system failure (a failure of the host device 1 or a network connection between the host device 1 and the prize exchange business terminal device 2). Upon detecting the occurrence of the (failure), the search unit 23 searches the processing information stored in the storage unit 22 for processing information used in the data processing, and receives the search result. On the condition that the retrieved processing information is not processed, the data processing of the host device 1 is performed on behalf of the host using the retrieved processing information.

The storage means 25 stores processing information which has been processed in response to the proxy processing by the proxy means 24, and the notifying means 26 has processed the processing information stored in the storage means 25 when the system is restored. The host device 1
Notify.

As described above, in the prize exchange business terminal device 2 of the present invention, the processing information (prize exchange) collected by the host device 1 is collected.
The exchange source information necessary for the validity check process of the exchange is imported, and the system is unprocessed (prize exchange ) in the event of a system failure.
On the condition that the processing is not completed, the data processing of the host device 1 (the validity of the prize exchange is performed ) using the processing information.
Process), and when the system is restored,
By notifying the host device 1 of the processing information that has been processed (prize exchange completed) by the proxy processing, the data processing is executed again using the processing information processed by the proxy processing after the system is restored. since a configuration to prevent the, it is possible to continue even data processing in the event of a system failure, then the ing so prevents the re-execution of the data processing to be executed.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail according to an embodiment applied to a premium exchange system of a pachinko parlor.

FIG. 2 shows a system configuration of the premium exchange system of the pachinko parlor.

As shown in the figure, a prize exchange system of a pachinko parlor is provided at various places in the shop, and counts the number of pachinko balls for prize exchange, records the number on a PET card 51, and outputs it to a prize ticket issuing machine 50. , P issued by the prize ticket issuing machine 50
A management server 52 that collects the recorded data of the ET card 51 through a communication line, executes business management of the store, and executes a process of checking the validity of prize exchange, and one or a plurality of counters in the store are provided. PE brought by the customer
A PET card reader / writer device 53 for reading recorded data on the T card 51 and a PET card reader / writer device 5
3 and a prize exchange business terminal device 54 connected to the management server 52 and performing a prize exchange business.

As shown in FIG. 3 (a), the PET card 51 issued by the prize ticket issuing machine 50 has a heat recording type display portion on its surface, in which the number of pachinko balls for prize exchange and the date of issuance are provided. Is recorded, the customer is informed of the number of pachinko balls for prize exchange, and as shown in FIG. 3 (b), a magnetic recording unit is provided on the back surface thereof, where the card ID and the number of pachinko balls for prize exchange and the like are displayed. by recording the date of issue, Ru <br/> Oh in what a configuration to realize the check processing of the validity of the prize exchange.

FIG.4ToBookPremium ticket issuing machine 5 to realize the invention
0 is an example of a processing flow executed by the user, FIG.5Or figure7
ToBookIn order to realize the invention, the prize exchange business terminal device 54
Example of processing flow to be executed, figure8ToBookRealize the invention
Embodiment of the processing flow executed by the management server 52
Is illustrated.

The prize ticket dispenser 50, the customer will bring pachinko balls of prize exchange, as shown in the process flow of FIG. 4,
First, in step 1, the number of pachinko balls is counted. Subsequently, in step 2, the count value, the date of issue and the card ID to be issued are notified to the management server 52. Card 5 for recording data
1 is issued and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, the prize exchange business terminal 54 and reaches the specified period, as shown in the process flow of FIG. 5,
First, in step 1, the management server 52
A request to acquire the recording data of the PET card 51 collected by the management server 52 during the period from the previous cycle to the current cycle and the card ID information of the PET card 51 for which the prize has been exchanged during the period is issued. In step 2, card data (the newly collected recording data of the PET card 51 and the card ID of the newly exchanged PET card 51) received in response to the issuance are received. Then, in step 3, the received card data is held.

As described above, when the present invention is implemented, the prize exchange business terminal device 54 stores the recorded data of the PET card 51 collected by the management server 52 and the PET card 5.
Processing is performed so as to acquire whether or not 1 has been exchanged for prizes.

The prize exchange business terminal device 54
When the customer brings the PET card 51, as shown in the processing flow of FIG. 6 , first, in step 1, the PET card reader / writer device 53 is controlled to control the PET card reader / writer device 53.
By reading the recorded data recorded on the magnetic recording section of the card 51 and displaying it on the display, the operator is notified of the number of pachinko balls for prize exchange.
Then, the validity check process of the read record data is issued to the management server 52. That is, it requests the management server 52 to check whether the brought PET card 51 is a valid card.

Subsequently, in step 3, it is determined whether or not there is a response to the issued check request. When it is determined that there is a response, the process proceeds to step 4, where the response is that the prize has been exchanged. It is determined whether the response is a response / unissued card response or a check response indicating a card is invalid. In this determination processing, when it is determined that the prize has been exchanged, since the prize exchange has been completed for the PET card 51 brought by the customer, the effect is displayed on the display and the processing is terminated as it is. When judging that it is a card response, the PE brought by the customer
Since the T card 51 does not belong to the shop, the fact is displayed on the display and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the response is a check response, the process proceeds to step 5, where the check response is an invalid PET card 51 (a card whose number of pachinko balls for prize exchange is different from that registered in the management server 52). ), It is determined whether the unauthorized PET card 51
Is displayed on the display, the processing is terminated, and the processing is terminated.
When it is determined that the card 51 is indicated, the process proceeds to step 6, where the payment process of the prize exchange is executed by interacting with the operator.
Informing the PET card 2 that the settlement process has been completed (that the prize has been exchanged) for the PET card 51, and ends the process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that no response against check request in Step 3, the process proceeds to step 8, taken by the execution of the process flow of FIG. 5 PET
It is determined whether or not the record data of the PET card 51 read in step 1 is included in the record data of the card 51. When the record data is included, it is determined whether or not the prize has been exchanged. If the prize has not been exchanged, it is determined whether or not the number of pachinko balls in the searched record data of the PET card 51 matches the number of pachinko balls in the record data read in step 1. That is, instead of the management server 52, the validity check process of the brought PET card 51 is executed.

Subsequently, in step 9, it is determined whether or not the result of the premium exchanged / unissued card has been obtained by the determination processing in step 8, and it is determined that the premium exchanged / unissued card has been obtained. If so, the fact is displayed on the display and the process is terminated as it is. Then, Step 10
Then, it is determined whether or not a check result indicating that there is no fraud has been obtained by the check processing in step 8, and an invalid PET
When it is determined that the card 51 is the card 51, the fact is displayed on the display, the processing is terminated, and
When it is determined that the ET card 51 is the ET card 51, the process proceeds to step 11 to execute a prize exchange settlement process by interacting with the operator. The record is held and the process ends.

As described above, when the present invention is implemented, the prize exchange business terminal device 54 uses the recorded data of the non-prize exchange PET card 51 acquired from the management server 52 when a system failure has occurred. , Management server 52
Instead, processing is performed so as to check whether or not the brought PET card 51 is valid.

The prize exchange business terminal device 54
When the system is restored, as shown in the process flow of FIG. 7, first, in step 1, P ended the settlement process
It is determined whether or not the card ID of the ET card 51 is recorded and retained. When it is determined that the card ID is not retained, the process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the card ID is retained, the process proceeds to step 2. Then, the management server 52 is notified that the prize exchange has been completed for the PET card 51, and the processing ends.

As described above, when the present invention is implemented, when the system is restored, the prize exchange business terminal device 54 has a PET card 51 whose prize exchange has been completed by performing a check process by itself. Sometimes the management server 5
By notifying the request to the second party, the processing is performed so as to eliminate the improper premium exchange request generated after the system is restored.

On the other hand, the management server 52 stores the prize ticket issuing machine 50
Upon receiving the data from and prize exchange business terminal device 54, as shown in the process flow of FIG. 8, first, at step 1, the received data is prize exchange business terminal apparatus 5
4 to determine whether or not it is from the prize exchange business terminal device 54,
That is, when it is determined that the data is the recording data of the PET card 51 sent from the prize ticket issuing machine 50, the process proceeds to step 2 and the data is stored in a file.

Conversely, when it is determined in step 1 that the request is from the prize exchange business terminal 54, that is, whether the check request or the settlement notification sent from the prize exchange business terminal 54 is received. If it is determined that the request is a card data request, the process proceeds to step 3, and it is determined whether the request is a check request.
When it is determined by this determination process that the request is a check request, the process proceeds to step 4 and the P with the check request is
When it is determined whether or not the record data of the ET card 51 is registered in the file, and it is determined that the record data is registered, the searched PET card 51 is not exchanged for a prize, and the searched record data is not. It is determined whether or not the number of pachinko balls matches the number recorded in the PET card 51 having the check request, thereby executing the validity check processing of the PET card 51 having the check request. Then, the check result is returned to the prize exchange business terminal device 54 of the check request source, and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 3 that the prize exchange business terminal device 54 is not a check request, that is, when it is determined that it is either a settlement notification or a card data request, Proceeding to step 6, it is determined whether or not this is a settlement notice. If it is determined that this is a settlement notice, the procedure proceeds to step 7, where the PET card 5 notified by the settlement notice is sent.
After excluding 1 from the target of the future check processing, the processing ends. On the other hand, when judging that it is not a settlement notice,
That is, when it is determined that a card data request issued in accordance with the processing flow of FIG. 5, Step 8
, The record data of the PET card 51 collected from the prize ticket issuing machine 50 during the period from the previous reply to the present reply and the card ID of the PET card 51 whose prize has been exchanged during that time are exchanged for the prize at the request source. The response is returned to the business terminal device 54, and the process ends.

As described above, in the prize exchange business terminal device 54 implementing the present invention, the recording data of the PET card 51 collected by the management server 52 is fetched, and the prize exchange has not been completed when the system fails. By using the recorded data to perform the checking process performed by the management server 52 and, at the time of system recovery, notifying the management server 52 of the PET card 51 whose prize has been exchanged by the proxy process, After the system is restored, the check-out process of the PET card 51 can be continued even in the event of a system failure, because the check-out process is not performed again using the recorded data of the PET card 51 whose prize exchange has been completed. The re-execution of the prize exchange which is sometimes ended can be prevented.

Next, description on details about the related inventions of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 9, the process flows to prize exchange business terminal 54 to represent a real additional aspect of the present invention is executed, Figure 1
0 illustrates the processing flows of PET card reader-writer device 53 to represent the actual additional aspect of this invention.

The prize exchange business terminal device 54 starts the processing, as shown in the process flow of FIG. 9, first, at step 1, it is determined whether or not the process end instruction has been issued from the operator When it is determined that the processing end instruction has been issued, the processing is terminated. When it is determined that the processing end instruction has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 2 where there is an instruction to issue a processing command to the PET card reader / writer device 53. Is determined. Premium exchange business terminal 54
Instructs the PET card reader / writer device 53 to read the recorded data of the PET card 51, or instructs the PET card reader / writer device 53 to erase the recorded data in order to reproduce and use the PET card 51 in accordance with the instruction of the operator. P
Since the recording of necessary service information is instructed on the ET card 51, it is determined whether or not there is an instruction to issue a processing command corresponding to the instruction.

When it is determined in step 2 that there is an instruction to issue a processing command, the process proceeds to step 3 and
The processing command is sent to the PET card reader / writer 53
And then proceeds to step 4 to determine whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the previous command issuance. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 2 that there is no instruction to issue a processing command, the process immediately proceeds to step 4. Proceeding to No. 4, it is determined whether a specified time has elapsed since the previous command was issued.

If it is determined in step 4 that the specified time has not elapsed, the process returns to step 1; if it is determined that the specified time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step 5, where the PET card reader / writer device is used. 53, a short data length polling command that does not require processing is issued, and a response to the polling command is received in the subsequent step 6, so that the PE
When it is determined that the T card reader / writer device 53 is normal or abnormal, the fact is displayed on the display and the process returns to step S1.

[0041] Thus, when implementing the onset Ming related inventions, the prize exchange business terminal device 54, when in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 11, within a defined period from the last command issued , A processing command or a polling command is issued.

On the other hand, the PET card reader / writer 53
Upon entering the processing, as shown in the process flow of FIG. 10,
First, in step 1, the prize exchange business terminal device 5
4 to determine whether a processing end instruction has been issued,
If it is determined that the processing end instruction has been issued, the processing is ended. If it is determined that the processing end instruction has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 2 to determine whether or not a command from the prize exchange business terminal device 54 has been received. .

When it is determined in step 2 that a command has been received, the process proceeds to step 3 where the process indicated by the received command is executed, and then the process returns to step 1. That is, the processing indicated by the received command is executed in accordance with the online mode operated according to the instruction from the premium exchange business terminal device 54. On the other hand, if it is not determined in step 2 that the command has been received, the process proceeds to step 4 in which the RS-23 used for connection with the prize exchange business terminal 54 is used.
By referring to the DR signal of 2C, it is determined whether or not the prize exchange business terminal device 54 is abnormal. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, prize exchange business terminal 54
And the PET card reader / writer device 53 are RS-23
Since it is connected by the 2C interface, it is determined whether or not the premium exchange business terminal device 54 is abnormal by referring to the DR signal of the 2C interface.

If it is determined in step 4 that the DR signal indicates a normal state, the process proceeds to step 5 to check whether or not the program of the prize exchange business terminal device 54 is running away. When it is determined whether or not the specified time has elapsed since the previous command reception, and when it is determined that the specified time has not elapsed, it is determined that the premium exchange business terminal device 54 is normal, and the process returns to step 1. . On the other hand, when judging that the specified time has elapsed,
When it is determined in step 4 that the DR signal indicates an abnormal state, it is determined that the prize exchange business terminal 54 is abnormal, and the process proceeds to step 6 where the prize exchange business terminal 54 It enters an off-line operation that operates in a separated state, and performs a process specified by the operator. For example, a process of reading the recorded data of the PET card 51 and displaying it on the display unit of the own device to perform the prize exchange business is performed.

During the off-line operation in step 6, it is monitored in step 7 whether a command is sent from the prize exchange business terminal device 54, and
By monitoring whether or not the DR signal indicates a normal state, it is monitored whether or not the premium exchange business terminal device 54 has returned to the normal state, and it is determined that the terminal apparatus 54 has returned to the normal state. If so, the process goes to step 8 to return to the online operation that operates according to the instruction from the premium exchange business terminal device 54. In the following step 9, the processing executed during the failure is notified to the premium exchange business terminal device 54. And then return to step 1.

For example, when the recorded data of the PET card 51 is read and the prize exchange settlement process is performed based thereon, the prize exchange business terminal device 54 is notified of the PET card 51 for which the settlement process has been completed. It goes. Upon receiving this notification, the premium exchange business terminal device 54 sends the PET card 5 to the management server 52.
By notifying the completion of the settlement process for No. 1, the control is performed so that the settlement process using the PET card 51 is not performed again.

[0047] In this way, more composed PET card reader-writer device 53 related aspect of the present invention, FIG. 1
As shown in FIG. 3, when a failure occurs in the prize exchange business terminal device 54 or the control line between the prize exchange business terminal device 54, the system automatically enters the offline mode and executes as much processing as possible. At the same time, when it recovers, it automatically returns to the online mode to execute the normal processing, and at this time, notifies the content of the processing executed in the offline mode to the prize exchange business terminal device 54, thereby ensuring the consistency of the processing. Process to keep

Since the switching between the online mode and the offline mode is automatically executed, the changeover switch provided in the prior art can be omitted.
In addition, the abnormality of the prize exchange business terminal device 54 is detected in accordance with the DR signal that can quickly detect the abnormality of the prize exchange business terminal device 54, and the undetectable abnormality is detected using a no-operation polling command having a short data length. From the detection, the abnormality of the prize exchange business terminal device 54 can be accurately and promptly detected.

Having disclosed the invention in accordance with the illustrated embodiment,
The present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the embodiment has been disclosed the invention in accordance with an example of application to a pachinko parlor Jing goods exchange system, the present invention is not name limited to use with pachinko parlor Jing goods exchange system.

[0050]

As described above, the prize exchange of the present invention is performed.
In business terminals, the exchange of prizes collected by the host
Leave takes in the exchange based on information that is necessary to check the process of legitimacy, in the event of a system failure, and a call not already been prize exchange to the conditions, execution of the host device using the exchange source information
With acting on behalf of the validity of the check processing of the prize exchange which, at the time of system recovery, the exchange based on information that became a prize already replaced by the alternate processing is to continue to notify the host device, after the system recovery, by the proxy process since a configuration in which validity of the check processing <br/> the prize with the exchange source information became prize exchange already exchanged from being performed again, the check process of the validity of even prize exchange during system failure It is possible to continue and prevent re-execution of the check process executed at that time. Now, ing to be able to achieve a suitable terminal equipment to perform the prize exchange business.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of a premium exchange system.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a PET card.

FIG. 4 is a processing flow executed by a premium ticket issuing machine.

FIG. 5 is a processing flow executed by the prize exchange business terminal device;
It is.

FIG. 6 is a processing flow executed by the premium exchange business terminal device;
It is.

FIG. 7 is a processing flow executed by the prize exchange business terminal device;
It is.

FIG. 8 is a processing flow executed by the management server.

FIG. 9 is a processing flow executed by the prize exchange business terminal device;
It is.

FIG. 10 shows a process executed by the PET card reader / writer device.
This is a logical flow.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a polling command issuance process.
You.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of an RS-232C interface.
You.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a process according to a related invention of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 host device 2 terminal device 10 collection means 11 storage means 12 execution means 20 request means 21 capture means 22 holding means 23 search means 24 proxy means 25 storage means 26 notification means

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Toshiro Kawabata 98, Unoki-nu, Unoki-cho, Kawakita-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture PF Software, Inc. In the laboratory (56) References JP-A-2-253465 (JP, A) JP-A-3-95669 (JP, A) JP-A-5-216908 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02 G06F 15/00-15/00 390

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A collects exchange換元information, based thereon Jing
Run Ji Ekku processing legitimacy goods exchange is connected to a host device for sending the result to the requester, in together when issuing the check processing request to said host device, and Jing products already replaced exchange in prize exchange business terminal device for notifying the original information to the host device, a capturing means to capture periodically exchanged source information and prize exchange completion information from the host device, a response with respect to the check processing request from the host apparatus When there is no, from the exchange source information captured by the capture means,
A search unit for searching for replacement source information used in the check process; and a proxy process for the host device using the replacement source information on the condition that the replacement source information searched for by the search unit has not been exchanged for prizes. Terminal means for notifying the host apparatus of exchange source information indicating that the prize has been exchanged in response to the check processing of the substitute means at the time of system restoration. .