JP4080522B2 - Storage medium processing apparatus, storage medium processing method, and storage medium processing system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ticket vending machine equipped with a rechargeable SUICA Io card (registered trademark) processing function implemented by, for example, East Japan Railway Company (hereinafter referred to as “JR”), a prepaid card issuing type public telephone, and a prepaid card. Processing of storage media used when renting out game media such as pachinko balls and medals used in issuance-type ticket vending machines (eg for restaurants and employee cafeterias), pachinko machines, slot machines, game machines, etc. The present invention relates to a storage medium processing apparatus, a storage medium processing method, and a storage medium processing system.

  In a conventional ticket vending machine equipped with a rechargeable SUICA Io card processing function implemented in, for example, JR, there is a concern that when the frequency of the SUICA Io card becomes 0, the SUICA Io card is discarded. Therefore, it is necessary to forcibly pay the card fee of 500 yen deposit first. And when a SUICA Io card becomes unnecessary, it is a system which returns 500 yen by exchanging with a SUICA Io card. In addition, prepaid card issuance type pay phones, prepaid card issuance type ticket vending machines (for restaurants, employee cafeterias, etc.), private railways and subway passnet cards have no collection mechanism for prepaid cards with a remaining frequency of 0. For this reason, it often occurs that it is thrown away as it is or left in front of a ticket machine.

  Further, in the pachinko field, in conventional pachinko halls and slot machine halls, there is a demand for a player to go to a game machine without going to a ticket machine and purchase a prepaid card. In addition, I want you to play until you get a big hit using a high-priced bill such as 10,000 yen that you do not need to make additional deposits repeatedly, count the number of balls, then insert the prepaid card into the checkout machine and return the balance There is also a request.

  In response to this request, a player who has registered as a member and has a membership card can immediately play if he / she has a membership balance by inserting the membership card into the machine, or when there is no achievement balance. But you can play with additional deposits. However, if a non-member player does not have a white card (a card with zero frequency balance) inside the inter-bank machine, he / she goes to the ticket machine to purchase a prepaid card and plays or does not return the frequency balance. As a premise, a small amount of cash, such as 1,000 yen, was issued to play a virtual card in order to make sure that the machine was used up. He had to repeatedly repeat the game by throwing cash 1000 yen into the machine. In addition, from the management side of the amusement hall, non-member players will be temporarily stopped by purchasing a prepaid card at a ticket vending machine, or by repeatedly putting cash into the interbank machine, so the game will be suspended. It was difficult to improve the rate.

  Also, there are many cases where there is no white card inside the machine. The white card is thin and easy to stick to other objects in a humid atmosphere, and it can be fixed, rotated, moved, and organized. This is because it is difficult to process a lot of cards inside the intermediary machine (by leaving at most 2 cards on the card transport path from the card insertion slot, and then by first-in, later-out) It is left and reissued.) Therefore, the player has to go to the ticket vending machine to purchase a prepaid card, or each time the clerk has to replenish the daikan machine with a white card.

Therefore, a card processing apparatus has been proposed that can be stocked in a large number in the inter-machine and can be easily collected and discharged (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-10-254999

  A ticket vending machine equipped with a rechargeable SUICA Io card processing function implemented at JR has the inconvenience of forcibly paying the card fee first as a deposit. Also, in prepaid card issuance type public telephones and prepaid card issuance type ticket vending machines (for example, for restaurants and employee cafeterias), there is a problem that a card with no remaining number is thrown away or left in front of the ticket vending machine was there. And such a ticket selling apparatus has already been installed, and if it is going to mount the mechanism which can be newly stored and reissued, there was a problem that it could not be additionally mounted unless it was made a very compact mechanism. Further, when a compact storage / reissue mechanism is additionally mounted, there is a problem that the capacity of the reservable card storage unit cannot be increased.

  Also, in the pachinko field, the width of the inter-machine used in pachinko halls is about 4 cm, so the mechanism for reliably storing and reissuing could not be installed because it was large. . Moreover, even if a mechanism capable of storing and reissuing can be used, the capacity for storing cards for reissuing is limited. In this case, the card with the remaining number is returned to the player, or the card with the remaining number is stored in the temporary storage unit, and the employee stops the temporary business and frequently collects the card. Therefore, it is not preferable.

  When returning a card to a player, there may be a problem such as the player losing an expensive card. In addition, when a card with no remaining number is stored in the temporary storage unit, problems such as a decrease in sales when temporary business is stopped and a recovery cost of employees are assumed.

  In addition, when the width of the machine is changed, for example, when it is increased or decreased from 4 cm, there has been a problem that it is necessary to re-create a conventional amusement island facility.

  In addition, with the conventional interstage machine, the thickness of the card used is thin, it is easy to stick to other objects in a humid atmosphere, and it is difficult to fix, rotate, move, tidy, etc. There was a problem that it was not possible to reissue using the cards stored inside the machine.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such problems, and a storage medium processing device that enables return, temporary storage, reissue, and collection of a storage medium based on information that the storage medium has, storage An object is to provide a medium processing method and a storage medium processing system.

In order to achieve the above object, the storage medium processing apparatus of the present invention uses a storage medium in which valuable value specifying information capable of specifying a valuable value is stored, and adjusts the valuable value within the range of the specified valuable value. A storage recording medium processing apparatus capable of providing a corresponding value, a storage medium receiving unit for receiving the storage medium, and a storage medium reading unit for reading valuable value specifying information from the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving unit And storage medium updating means for updating the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information of the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means, and storage means for temporarily storing at least the storage medium having no valuable value. A storage medium processing unit including a recovery unit that recovers the storage medium when the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage unit reaches an allowable storage amount. When the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, the storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) the storage medium update means In the case where the storage medium updated in (2) does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means has not reached the allowable storage amount, the storage means (3) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update unit does not have the value specified by the value specification information, and is stored in the storage unit. When the storage amount of the storage medium has reached the allowable storage amount, the recovery means recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage means, and the storage means Has been reissued can do temporarily storing the storage medium, or together with the collecting means for collecting the updated storage medium, reissued can transiently all of storage medium that is stored in the storing means It is characterized in that it is held in a state where it is automatically stored.

According to the storage medium processing device, the storage medium processing unit is provided, and (1) when the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, the storage medium is accepted. Means returns the storage medium, and (2) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means is allowable storage If the amount has not reached, the storage means temporarily stores the updated storage medium so that it can be reissued. (3) The storage medium updated by the storage medium update means is specified by the valuable value specifying information. When the storage means has no value and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means has reached the allowable storage amount, the recovery means recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage means, Storage Or stage reissue capable temporarily storing the updated storage medium, or collection means together with recovering the storage medium is updated, reissued can momentarily every storage medium stored in the reservoir means Can be retained in a state of being stored.

  That is, when the storage medium has valuable value, the information is returned after updating, and when the storage medium does not have valuable value, the storage medium is stored by the storage means. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the storage medium whose frequency has been lost from being discarded or left unattended, and to prevent the storage medium from being lost.

Furthermore, when the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage unit reaches the allowable storage amount, the recovery unit recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage unit and the storage unit is updated. The storage medium is temporarily stored so that it can be reissued, or the storage medium whose collection means has been updated is collected and all the storage media stored in the storage means are temporarily stored so that it can be reissued Can be held in. That is, it is possible to collect and store the received storage medium while leaving the plurality of reissueable storage media in the storage unit. Therefore, even after the collection unit collects some of the storage media stored in the storage unit, a plurality of storage media can be reissued.

The storage medium processing method of the present invention includes a storage medium receiving step in which a storage medium receiving means stores a storage medium storing valuable value specifying information capable of specifying a valuable value, and valuable value specifying information from the received storage medium. A reading step in which the storage medium reading unit reads, a first counter value applying step in which the counter value applying unit provides the counter value within the range of the read valuable value, and the acceptance according to the application of the counter value. A first medium handling step in which the storage medium updating means updates the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information of the recorded storage medium, and (1) the valuable in which the updated storage medium is specified by the valuable value specifying information. A return step in which the storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium if it has value; (2) the updated storage medium is included in the valuable value specifying information; If the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means that temporarily stores the storage medium that does not have the valuable value specified at least and does not have at least the valuable value does not reach the allowable storage amount, the storage means Temporarily storing the storage medium so that it can be reissued, (3) the updated storage medium does not have the value specified by the value specifying information, and the storage medium in the storage means When the storage amount reaches the allowable storage amount, the recovery unit recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit reissues the updated storage medium can do recovery reservoir step temporarily stores, or the with updated storage medium the recovery means for recovering, reissued allows all of the storage medium that is stored in the storing means Characterized by comprising the any of the steps of consisting recovery reservoir step of holding in a temporarily stored state (1) to (3).

According to this storage medium processing method, any one of the following steps (1) to (3) is included. (1) In the return step, the updated storage medium is specified by the valuable value specifying information. The receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) in the storage step, the updated storage medium does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information and is at least valuable. When the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage unit that temporarily stores the storage medium having no value does not reach the allowable storage amount, the storage unit temporarily stores the storage medium so that it can be reissued ( 3) In the collection and storage step, if the updated storage medium does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means has reached the allowable storage amount, storage is performed. hand In conjunction with some recovery means for recovering of the storage medium accumulated, Reissue capable temporarily storing a storage medium storing means is updated, or updated storage medium recovery means While collecting, it is possible to hold all the storage media stored in the storage means in a temporarily stored state so as to be reissued.

  That is, when the storage medium has valuable value, the information is returned after updating, and when the storage medium does not have valuable value, the storage medium is stored by the storage means. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the storage medium whose frequency has been lost from being discarded or left unattended, and to prevent the storage medium from being lost.

Furthermore, when the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage unit reaches the allowable storage amount, the recovery unit recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage unit and the storage unit is updated. The storage medium is temporarily stored so that it can be reissued, or the storage medium whose collection means has been updated is collected and all the storage media stored in the storage means are temporarily stored so that it can be reissued Can be held in. That is, it is possible to collect and store the received storage medium while leaving the plurality of reissueable storage media in the storage unit. Therefore, even after the collection unit collects some of the storage media stored in the storage unit, a plurality of storage media can be reissued.

The storage medium processing system of the present invention includes at least a storage medium processing apparatus and a management apparatus, and the storage medium processing apparatus and the management apparatus are connected to be able to communicate with each other, The medium processing apparatus can use the storage medium in which the valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value is stored, and can give a consideration corresponding to the valuable value within the specified valuable value range. The storage medium receiving means for receiving the storage medium, the storage medium reading means for reading the value specifying information from the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means, and the value specifying information of the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means Storage medium updating means for updating the value to be stored, storage means for temporarily storing at least the storage medium having no value, A storage medium processing unit having a recovery unit that recovers the storage medium when the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage unit reaches an allowable storage amount, and (1) storage updated by the storage medium update unit When the medium has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, the storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) the storage medium updated by the storage medium updating means is the valuable value specifying information. And the storage means temporarily stores the updated storage medium so that it can be reissued when the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means does not reach the allowable storage amount. (3) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means is an allowable storage. When the amount has reached the amount, the collection unit collects a part of the storage medium stored in the storage unit, and the storage unit temporarily reissues the updated storage medium. Or the recovery means collects the updated storage medium and holds all the storage media stored in the storage means in a temporarily stored state so as to be reissued, and the management The apparatus includes a valuable value management unit that manages the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information of the storage medium.

According to this storage medium processing system, the storage medium processing apparatus includes a storage medium processing unit, and (1) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information. The storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, and the storage medium in the storage means If the storage amount of the storage medium does not reach the allowable storage amount, the storage unit temporarily stores the updated storage medium so that it can be reissued, and (3) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update unit is valuable. When the storage means does not have the valuable value specified by the specific information and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means has reached the allowable storage amount, one of the storage media stored in the storage means is stored in the storage means. Part Is recovered, together with storage means Reissue capable temporarily storing the updated storage medium, or collection means to collect the updated storage medium, all of the storage medium stored in the reservoir means It can be held in a temporarily stored state so that it can be reissued.

  That is, when the storage medium has valuable value, the information is returned after updating, and when the storage medium does not have valuable value, the storage medium is stored by the storage means. As a result, for example, it is possible to prevent the storage medium whose frequency has been lost from being discarded or left unattended, and to prevent the storage medium from being lost.

Furthermore, when the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage unit reaches the allowable storage amount, the recovery unit recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage unit and the storage unit is updated. The storage medium is temporarily stored so that it can be reissued, or the storage medium whose collection means has been updated is collected and all the storage media stored in the storage means are temporarily stored so that it can be reissued Can be held in. That is, it is possible to collect and store the received storage medium while leaving the plurality of reissueable storage media in the storage unit. Therefore, even after the collection unit collects some of the storage media stored in the storage unit, a plurality of storage media can be reissued.

  In addition, the valuable value management unit of the management device can manage the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information of the storage medium.

  According to the storage medium processing device, the storage medium processing method, and the storage medium processing system of the present invention, the storage medium can be returned, temporarily stored, reissued, and collected based on the information that the storage medium has.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a storage medium processing system 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a storage medium processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2A is a perspective view of a member IC card 30 that is a card-shaped storage medium used by a member player. FIG. 2B is a non-membered card-shaped storage medium used by a non-member player. The perspective view of IC card 31 for members is shown.

  Here, the member player is registered in the management device on the basis of the ID that identifies the member player from each other, such as address, name, age, gender, favorite stand, contact information, PIN number, etc. A player having the IC card 30 for members. A non-member player means a general player who is not registered as a member.

  In the storage medium processing system 1 according to this embodiment, a plurality of pachinko machines 2 and a plurality of pachinko machines 2 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machine machines 5, and a slot machine machine 5 are connected. The connected machine 6 is connected to the network 8 via the island computer 7. Also connected to the network 8 are a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a prize management machine (POS) 11, a replay accepting machine 12, a ticketing machine 20, a data display machine 21, a data publishing machine 22, and the like.

  Information from these devices is output to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 and further transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. The management device 13 is also connected to, for example, a personal computer 17. Information from the management device 13 is output to each device via the network 8.

  Below, each of the storage medium and each apparatus which comprise the storage medium processing system 1 of one embodiment of this invention is demonstrated.

(Member IC card 30 and non-member IC card 31)
Next, (a) member IC card 30 and (b) non-member IC card 31 shown in FIG. 2 will be described.

  The member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 are storage media having IC chips conventionally used in gaming systems, and have a card shape. The non-member IC card 31 is configured so that the length and width of the card are shorter than that of the member IC card 30, and the thickness is thinner.

  These member IC card 30 and non-member IC card 31 are non-contact type storage media having an IC chip and an antenna part surrounding the IC chip, and read / write information from / to the IC chip via the antenna part. Can do.

  In the management system using the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, any one of the following management systems can be adopted.

  The member IC card 30 has (1) recording information of only ID, and other information includes a system managed by the management device 13 or (2) information such as valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID. In addition, a system in which the information is also managed by the management apparatus 13 can be adopted.

  Here, the information when using the member IC card 30 includes ID, frequency, ball rental, out (fire ball), safe (supply ball to the gaming machine, that is, supply ball to the upper plate of the game: game ), Winning / losing (safe less subtracted), deposit, additional deposit, number of balls, number of stored balls, number of stored balls for replay, replay fee, points, type of game machine, etc. Information such as history information, daily information, weekly information, address, name, age, gender, favorite table, contact information, membership information such as PIN number, etc. Moreover, it is not restricted to these, If it is information required in performing game management, it can manage. Further, these pieces of information are information processed as members when the member IC card 30 is used.

  In addition, the above points include store visit points (points awarded when a member IC card is inserted into a machine), ball rental points (points given according to the number of balls lent), win / loss points (safe from out number) There are points given to losing customers according to the difference in number), operating points (points given according to the number of outs), and the like. Further, the information managed by the management device 13 when the member IC card 30 is used is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management.

  The non-member IC card 31 has (3) recording information of only ID, other information includes information such as a system managed by the management apparatus 13, and (4) valuable information such as frequency, etc. 13 can employ a system that does not manage the information, and (5) information that includes valuable information such as frequency in addition to the ID, and the information is also managed by the management apparatus 13. (4) is not adopted for the member IC card 30 that needs to manage information in the management device 13.

  Here, the information when the non-member IC card 31 is used includes information such as frequency, rented balls, deposit, additional deposit, number of rented balls, information for managing these information only for a predetermined period, and the like. Say. These pieces of information are information processed as non-members when the non-member IC card 31 is used. In addition, this information includes out (launching balls), safe (supply balls to gaming machines, that is, supply balls to the game's upper plate: player's winning balls), wins and losses (out of safety minus out) This is different from the information processed as a member when the IC card 30 for members is used in that the number of stored balls, the number of stored balls for replay, the replay fee, points, and the type of game machine are not included. The information managed by the management device 13 when the non-member IC card 31 is used is not limited to these, and can be managed as long as it is information necessary for game management.

(Ticketing machine 20)
3 is a side view showing the appearance of the ticketing machine 20, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the components of the ticketing machine 20, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the ticketing machine 20.

  First, the configuration of the ticket issuing machine 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows a side view of the ticket issuing machine 20, which mainly includes a card insertion slot 20a, a bill insertion slot 20b, and a purchase frequency button 20c.

  The ticket-issuing machine 20 updates the frequency corresponding to the amount selected by the purchase frequency button 20c with respect to the banknote amount inserted from the banknote insertion slot 20b to the member IC card 30, or the member IC card 30 uses it. If not, the non-member IC card 31 in which the frequency corresponding to the amount is recorded is issued.

  Here, the frequency is a value obtained by frequencyizing the amount of money received. For example, when 10,000 yen is frequencyd, the frequency becomes 100 frequency. In addition, the ticket issuing machine 20 is given store visit points when using the member IC card 30. The given store visit points are added to the number of points managed in the management device 13 based on the ID of the member IC card 30.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the ticket issuing machine 20 includes a control unit 100, a card processing unit 101, a non-member card issuing unit 102, a selection button detection unit 103, and a currency identification unit 104.

  The control unit 100 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In the control unit 100, the card processing unit 101, the non-member card issuing unit 102, the selection button detection unit 103, the input / output of signals between the units of the currency identification unit 104, and the management device 13 via the network 8. Controls the input / output of signals to and from.

  The card processing unit 101 functions as a member card processing unit, and reads, for example, ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 20a. The read information is output to the control unit 100, and updated valuable information from the control unit 100 is written to the member IC card 30. For example, the reader / writer is configured.

  The non-member card issuing unit 102 functions as a non-member card processing unit, and calculates the frequency corresponding to the amount selected by the purchase frequency button 20c with respect to the amount of bills inserted from the bill insertion slot 20b. The data is recorded at 31 and issued with an ID, and is composed of, for example, a reader / writer.

  The selection button detection unit 103 detects that the purchase frequency button 20c and the cancel / fishing button 20d have been pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 100 based on the pressed signal.

  The currency identification unit 104 identifies four types of banknotes inserted from the banknote insertion slot 20b, and outputs the identified banknote information to the control unit 100. Moreover, based on the information from the control part 100, a banknote is returned from the banknote return port 20f.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 100, such as the card processing unit 101, the non-member card issuing unit 102, the selection button detecting unit 103, and the money identifying unit 104, operate as follows (FIG. 5).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The currency identification unit 104 determines whether or not a banknote has been deposited (step S110). If the determination in step S110 is No, the determination in step S110 is repeated. If the determination in step S110 is Yes, the currency recognition unit 104 identifies the deposited banknote and outputs the identification information to the control unit 100 (step S111). Moreover, the banknote identified by the money identification part 104 is collect | recovered by the banknote collection | recovery part (not shown) in the ticket issuing machine 20 (step S111).

  The selection button detection unit 103 determines whether or not a desired button has been pressed with the purchase frequency button 20c (step S112). If the determination in step S112 remains OFF, the control unit 100 enters a standby state. For example, if it is determined in step S123 that the cancel / fishing button 20d has been pressed in this state, the deposited banknote. Is returned from the bill return port 20f (step S124).

  If the selection button detection unit 103 determines that the purchase frequency button 20c of the desired amount has been pressed in the determination in step S112, for example, the same operation is performed even if the purchase frequency button 20c is continuously pressed. Is not repeated, the ON history of the purchase frequency button 20c is cleared (step S113). Then, information on the selected purchase frequency button 20 c is output to the control unit 100.

  Next, the control unit 100 performs a comparison determination based on the information on the amount of the banknote identified by the money identifying unit 104 and the amount of the selected purchase frequency button 20c output from the selection button detection unit 103 (step). S114).

  If it is determined in step S114 that the amount of the identified banknote is smaller than the amount of the purchase frequency button 20c (in the case of No), the control unit 100 enters a standby state. For example, in this state, the cancel / fishing button 20d is pressed. If it is determined in step S123 that the payment has been made, the deposited banknote is returned from the banknote return port 20f (step S124).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S114 that the amount of the identified banknote is equal to or greater than the amount of the purchase frequency button 20c (in the case of Yes), the card processing unit 101 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted. Is determined (step S115).

  If the determination in step S115 is Yes, the card processing unit 101 reads the ID stored in the member IC card 30 and outputs the read ID to the control unit 100 (step S116). Further, the control unit 100 transmits the ID, the amount of the banknote identified by the money identifying unit 104, and the amount of the selected purchase frequency button 20c to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S116). Further, store visit points given when using the member IC card 30 are given, and the given store visit points are the number of points managed based on the ID of the member IC card 30 in the management device 13. Addition is performed (step S116). The management device 13 adds the purchased frequency to the frequency balance of the read ID, and outputs the updated information to the control unit 100 via the network 8 (step S116).

  Then, the control unit 100 outputs the information to the card processing unit 101, the card processing unit 101 outputs the information to the display unit 20e, and the display unit 20e displays, for example, a frequency balance (step S117). ). The member IC card 30 is returned from the card insertion slot 20a by the card processing unit 101 (returned to the card insertion slot 20a). (Step S118).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S115 is No, the non-member card issuing unit 102 assigns an ID to the stored non-member IC card 31 and outputs the information to the control unit 100 (step S119).

  The control unit 100 transmits the ID information, the amount of the banknote identified by the currency identifying unit 104, and the amount of the selected purchase frequency button 20c to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S120).

  Further, the non-member card issuing unit 102 records the assigned ID on the non-member IC card 31, and issues the non-member IC card 31 from, for example, the card insertion slot 20a (step S121).

  Here, in the control unit 100, the amount of the purchase frequency button 20c selected from the amount of the banknote identified by the money identifying unit 104 is reduced, and information corresponding to the remaining amount is output to the display unit 20e (step S122). Based on the information corresponding to the remaining amount output from the control unit 100, the remaining amount is displayed on the display unit 20e (step S122).

  If it is determined in step S123 that the cancel / fishing button 20d has been pressed by the selection button detection unit 103 (in the case of Yes), the information is output to the control unit 100. The control unit 100 outputs information for returning the balance to the money identifying unit 104. And the money identification part 104 returns the remaining money from the banknote return port 20f based on the information (step S124). On the other hand, when the determination in step S123 is No, the control unit 100 enters a standby state.

(Replay acceptance machine 12)
6 is a side view showing the appearance of the replay accepting machine 12, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the components of the replay accepting machine 12, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the replay accepting machine 12.

  First, the configuration of the replay accepting machine 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a side view of the replay accepting machine 12, which includes a card insertion slot 12 a, a password input numeric keyboard 12 b, an end ball / end medal return button 12 c, a card return button 12 d, It mainly comprises a play acceptance button 12e, an end ball / end medal receiving port 12f, and a display unit 12g.

  The replay accepting machine 12 sends a request signal for rewriting information on the replay FLG, the number of stored balls, and the number of stored balls for replay, together with the ID stored in the IC card 30 for members, via the network 8. This is transmitted to the management device 13 so that replay can be performed.

  The replay FLG is information written in the management device 13 and makes replay possible or impossible. For example, if 1 is written, replay is possible, and 0 is written. It will be impossible to play again. Here, the replay refers to the number of balls corresponding to a predetermined amount (for example, 10,000 yen) of the number of stored balls counted and stored by the counter 9 as the number of replayed balls. It means playing a game by lending a ball. Further, the replay accepting machine 12 can reduce the points awarded by using the member IC card 30 to, for example, the number of replay savings.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the replay acceptance machine 12 includes a control unit 150, a card processing unit 151, an end ball return unit 152, and a selection button detection unit 153.

  The control unit 150 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In the control unit 150, signal input / output between the respective units of the card processing unit 151, the edge ball return unit 152, and the selection button detection unit 153, and signal output to / from the management device 13 via the network 8 are performed. The input is controlled.

  The card processing unit 151 functions as a member card processing unit, and reads, for example, ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 12a. The read information is output to the control unit 150, the updated valuable information from the control unit 150 is written into the member IC card 30, and the like, for example, is configured by a reader / writer.

  The selection button detection unit 153 detects that the PIN number input numeric keyboard 12b, the end ball / end medal return button 12c, the card return button 12d, and the replay acceptance button 12e are pressed, and based on the pressed signals. Thus, a signal is output to the control unit 150.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 150, such as the card processing unit 151, the end ball return unit 152, and the selection button detection unit 153, operate as follows (FIG. 8).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The card processing unit 151 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted (step S160). In the case of No in step S160, the control unit 150 enters a standby state. On the other hand, if the determination in step S160 is Yes, the card processing unit 151 reads the ID and password stored in the member IC card 30 and outputs them to the control unit 150 (step S161).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 153 detects the security code input with the security code input numeric keyboard 12 b and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 150. The control unit 150 compares the password read from the member IC card 30 with the password entered using the password entry numeric keyboard 12b (step S163).

  If it is determined in step S163 that the numbers do not match (NG), the card processing unit 151 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 12a (returns to the card insertion slot 12a) (step S164). ).

  On the other hand, if both numbers match in the determination in step S163 (in the case of OK), the card processing unit 151 outputs the read ID to the control unit 150, and the control unit 150 further transmits the ID to the network. 8 to the management device 13 (step S165). And the management apparatus 13 reads the number of stored balls etc. managed by the ID (step S165).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 153 detects that any one of the end ball / end medal return button 12c, the card return button 12d, and the replay acceptance button 12e is pressed, and determines the pressed button. (Step S166).

  If it is determined in step S166 that the end ball / end medal return button 12c has been pressed, the detection signal is output to the control unit 150, and the control unit 150 further manages the management device via the network 8. 13 is output. Then, a return signal for the end ball is output from the management device 13 to the end ball return unit 152 via the control unit 150, and the end ball is returned from the end ball / end medal receiving port 12 f by the end ball return unit 152. (Step S167). Here, the end ball / end medal return button 12c is pressed when the number of stored balls is small and it is desired to return the stored balls without accepting replay. The end balls are returned.

  If it is determined in step S166 that the card return button 12d has been pressed, the card processing unit 151 returns (returns to the card insertion slot 12a) the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 12a (step S166). S168).

If it is determined in step S168 that the replay acceptance button 12e has been pressed, the detection signal is output to the control unit 150, and further output from the control unit 150 to the management device 13 via the network 8. Is done. Then, in the management device 13, it is determined whether or not the number of stored balls (X1) read based on the ID in step S165 satisfies the following formula (1) (in the case of pachinko) (step S169).
X1 ≧ 2500 + 2500 × fee rate (1)

If the determination in step S169 is No, the number of replay balls (Y1) is calculated from the following equation (2) (step S170).
Y1 = X1−X1 × (fee rate) (2)
Here, the fee rate is 0.375, for example, and this value is arbitrarily changed.

  Then, in the management device 13, the number of replay balls (Y1) is registered based on the ID, and the number of balls is rewritten as 0 (steps S170 and S171).

If the determination in step S169 is Yes, the management device 13 rewrites the number of stored balls (X2) to the value of the following equation (3) and registers the number of stored balls for replay in 2500 (steps S172 and S173). ).
X2 = X1-2500-2500 × (fee rate) (3)

  When the number of replay balls is registered in step S170 or step S173, the replay FLG of the management device 13 is rewritten to 1 based on the ID to make it possible to replay (step S174).

  The above formulas (1), (2), and (3) are for a pachinko machine, but when targeting a slot machine, instead of 2500 balls, 500 medals for 10,000 yen are used. be able to. The replay accepting machine 12 may be provided with a switching button or the like, and the switching button can be used to select which of the pachinko machine and the slot machine is replayed. Further, each may be provided as a separate replay accepting machine 12.

  Here, the process in the replay accepting machine 12 is not limited to the above process. For example, the replay storage ball may be discharged to the end ball / end medal receiving port 12f of the replay accepting machine 12. Further, the replay accepting machine 12 is not limited to being configured alone, and may be provided in the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, for example. In this case, the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 are further provided with a code number input numeric keyboard or the like.

(Between machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 that function as the storage medium processing device will be described with reference to the plan view of the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.

  FIG. 9 shows a view of three types of intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 as viewed from the front. The intermediary machine 3 (unit) in (a) and the intermediary machine 4 (sand) in (b). ) Is for a pachinko machine, and the inter-machine 6 (inter-medal lending machine) of (c) is for a slot machine.

  Since the inter-machine 3 (unit) can communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko machine 2 supplies the pachinko ball directly from the pachinko machine 2 to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 when the ball rental button of the pachinko machine 2 is pressed. Can do. On the other hand, since the inter-machine 4 (sand) cannot communicate with the pachinko machine 2, the pachinko balls are supplied to the upper plate of the pachinko machine 2 from the nozzle of the sand.

  In addition, since the machine 6 (the machine for lending the machine) cannot communicate with the gaming machine similarly to the machine 4 (the sand), the medal is the medal of the machine 6 (the machine for lending the machine). It is supplied to the payout port and moved to the slot machine 5 by the player. In addition, a nozzle may be attached to the medal payout port of the intermediary machine 6 (intermediate medal lending machine) so that the medal is automatically supplied to the medal payout port of the slot machine 5.

  In addition, each intermediary machine 3, 4, 6 has a card insertion slot 3a, 4a, 6a, a ball rental button 3b, 4b (the game machine has a ball rental button, so There are also cases where there are no replay ball rental buttons 3c, 4c, a medal loan button 6b, a replay medal button 6c, a return button 3d, 4d, 6d, a display unit 3e, 4e, 6e, a lamp 3f, 4f, 6f, card collection units 3g, 4g, 6g, and the like are provided.

  The card insertion ports 3a, 4a, 6a are places where the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into or ejected from the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6.

  When the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 functions as a card processing unit. The information such as the ID of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read.

  Here, when one IC card 30 for members or IC card 31 for non-members is inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a, the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, Since 6a is blocked, another member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 cannot be inserted. As a result, it is possible to prevent card clogging or the like caused by inserting a plurality of member IC cards 30 or non-member IC cards 31 into the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a. Further, card jamming or the like may be prevented by other methods without using mechanical means such as a solenoid.

  The ball rental buttons 3b and 4b are buttons that are pressed when the player requests the pachinko ball rental. For example, when the ball lending buttons 3b and 4b are pressed once, a pachinko ball for 500 yen is lent out. The pachinko balls are rented in units of 500 yen.

  The medal rental button 6b is a button that is pressed when the player requests medal lending. For example, when the rental medal button 6b is pressed once, a medal for 1,000 yen is lent out. The medal is lent out in units of 1000 yen. The replay ball rental buttons 3c and 4c and the replay loan medal button 6c are used only when the IC card for the member for which the replay procedure is performed in the replay acceptance machine 12 is used, and can be used for the replay. Pressed when lending a pachinko ball or medal that can be done.

  The display units 3e, 4e, and 6e display, for example, the frequency. As a result, the frequency can be confirmed and the timing of payment can be achieved. Moreover, you may display information other than frequency on the display parts 3e, 4e, and 6e.

  The lamps 3f, 4f, and 6f are for visually identifying whether a player who is playing is a member or a non-member. For example, red light is emitted for a member and blue light is emitted for a non-member. .

  The card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g are non-member card storage limit amounts in a card storage unit that stores a non-member card of a card processing machine 200 that functions as a member card processing unit and a non-member card processing unit described later. The non-member card will be collected when the number is reached. Non-member cards collected by the card collection units 3g, 4g, and 6g are collected by employees or the like, for example, after the end of business.

  Moreover, the banknote identification apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism is installed in the lamp plate part fixed to the upper part of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 at a ratio of 1 to the 2 inter-machines 3, 4, 6. ing. This bill discriminating device 19 with a storage mechanism is a compact bill discriminator capable of handling four types of bills, and is connected so as to be able to perform information communication with the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 and the island computer 7. Moreover, since the banknote identification device 19 with a storage mechanism is provided at a ratio of one to the two pachinko machines 2 or the slot machine 5, it is deposited into the banknote insertion port 19a of the banknote identification device 19 with a storage mechanism. When the payment is made, it is necessary to determine which of the two pachinko machines 2 or the slot machine machine 5 is to be paid into. Therefore, two billing machine designation buttons 19b are provided in the bill discriminating apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism, and the gaming machine designation button 19b on the deposited side is pushed, whereby the pachinko machine 2 or the slot machine machine 5 on the deposited side is pressed. Specify. Moreover, the function of the banknote identification apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism is comprised integrally with the main body of the intermediary machine 3, 4, 6 like the example of the intermediary machine 3 (unit) of (a) shown in FIG. You can also

(First embodiment of the card processor 200)
Next, referring to FIGS. 11 to 27, a first embodiment of the card processor 200 for processing the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a will be described. I will explain.

  FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the card processor 200. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of the card processing machine 200 of FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of the card processing machine 200 of FIG.

  The card processing machine 200 includes a card processing machine main body 201a, a card processing machine opening wall 201b, a card insertion slot 202, a reader / writer section 203, a card storage section 204, a card loading upper section 205, a card loading lower section 206, an insertion detection sensor. 208, a position set detection sensor 209, a drop detection sensor 210, a conveyance belt 214, and a conveyance tire 215.

  The reader / writer unit 203 includes an IC unit 203a and an antenna unit 203b. The reader / writer unit 203 reads information from the inserted member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 and writes information to the member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31. The reader / writer unit 203 is installed on the outer wall side of the card processor opening wall 201b, and transmits information via the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 and the wall of the card processor opening wall 201b. Sending and receiving.

  When the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 that cannot be read, written, or read and written by the reader / writer unit 203 is inserted, the member IC card 30 or the non-member The IC card 31 is returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202).

  The conveyor belt 214 is disposed in an opening provided in the card processing machine main body 201a so as to face the reader / writer unit 203. As shown in the DD cross-sectional view of the card processing machine 200 in FIG. The conveyance belt 214 is operated by the rotation of the conveyance step motor 236 transmitted by. By the operation of the transport belt 214, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 202 is transported to a predetermined position.

  The card storage unit 204 is a part that stores the non-member IC card 31 whose frequency balance is zero. In addition, when the IC card 30 for members or the IC card 31 for non-members is not inserted into the card insertion slot 202 and money is inserted into the interbank machine and there is a frequency balance after the game ends, the frequency balance and ID The non-member IC card 31 for storing and issuing a ticket is taken out from the card storage unit 204. The card storage unit 204 is configured by forming a concave portion having a vertical and horizontal size larger than the vertical and horizontal size of the non-member IC card 31 on the card passage side wall of the card processor opening wall portion 201b.

  As shown in the CC cross-sectional view of the card processing machine 200 shown in FIG. 21, a spring in which one end is fixed to the recess and the other end is fixed to the card support plate 207 in the recess of the card storage unit 204. 230 is provided. In addition, a limit detection unit 231 is installed in the concave portion of the card storage unit 204. This limit detection unit 231 detects when the allowable storage amount of the non-member IC card 31 that can be stored by the card storage unit 204 is reached. For the limit detector 231, for example, an optical sensor or a switch that detects by contact is used.

  The card take-in upper part 205 and the card take-in lower part 206 perform an operation of pushing the non-member IC card 31 into the card storage part 204 when taking the non-member IC card 31 into the card storage part 204. The card taking-in upper part 205 and the card taking-in lower part 206 perform an operation for taking out the non-member IC card 31 from the card storing part 204. These operations will be described later.

  The card taking-in upper part 205 and the card taking-in lower part 206 support the non-member IC card 31 pressed by the card support plate 207 from the side opposite to the pressed side, and the non-member IC card 31 is It is prevented from being released from the card storage unit 204.

  The insertion detection sensor 208, the position set detection sensor 209, and the fall detection sensor 210 are configured with optical sensors, for example. Each detection sensor is composed of two pairs of sensors, and the two pairs of sensors are arranged so as to face each other with the card path interposed therebetween. Here, one of the two pairs of sensors includes a light emitting unit, and the other includes a light receiving unit.

  The insertion detection sensor 208 is a sensor that detects that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted into the card insertion slot 202. The position set detection sensor 209 detects whether the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is in a position (read / write position) where information can be exchanged (communication) with the reader / writer unit 203. It is. The position set detection sensor 209 is also used as a sensor for detecting whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is transported to a predetermined position when storing the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204. . The drop detection sensor 210 is used as a sensor for detecting whether or not the non-member IC card 31 has been dropped from the card processor 200 toward the card collection unit 216 when the card collection unit 216 collects the non-member IC card 31.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, a card type distinguishing member 218 is installed on the inner wall of the card processing machine main body 201a. The card type distinguishing member 218 distinguishes the member IC card 30 and the non-member IC card 31 from card sizes such as length and thickness of each.

  For example, when distinguishing by the length of the card in the vertical direction (direction perpendicular to the transport direction), the length of the card type distinguishing member 218 in the gravitational direction (downward in FIG. 12) is adjusted to be used for non-members. Only the IC card 31 is allowed to pass. Further, when distinguishing according to the thickness of the card, the length of the card type distinguishing member 218 in the width direction (the width direction of the card passage) is adjusted so that only the non-member IC card 31 can pass. By providing the card type distinguishing member 218, only the non-member IC card 31 having a smaller card size than the member IC card 30 can be moved to a position where it can be stored in the card storage unit 204. However, it is possible to prevent the card storage unit 204 from being stored erroneously.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the conveyance tire 215 is disposed in an opening provided in the card processing machine main body 201a facing the card storage unit 204, and conveyed through a rotation shaft (not shown). And a driving force of a step motor (not shown) adjacent thereto.

  Further, the rotating shaft (not shown) of the transport tire 215 is operated in the vertical direction with respect to the surface of the non-member IC card 31 by using the solenoid 233 and the link 235 connected via the connecting rod 232. That is, when the solenoid 233 protrudes to one side, the transport tire 215 operates in a direction away from the surface of the non-member IC card 31, and when the solenoid 233 protrudes to the other side, the transport tire 215 moves to the non-member IC card 31. Operates in the direction of pressing the surface. The transport tire 215 operates when the non-member IC card 31 is guided to the card discharge unit 217 communicated with the card collection unit 216. Thus, by providing the conveyance tire 215, the non-member IC card 31 can be smoothly guided to the card discharge unit 217.

  Next, the conveying operation of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 202 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the insertion detection sensor 208 detects that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted from the card insertion slot 202, the transport step motor 236 is driven to operate the transport belt 214 (FIG. 14). .

  The member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is transported by the transport belt 214 to a position where the information can be exchanged (communication) with the reader / writer unit 203 (read / write position). Then, when the position set detection sensor 209 detects that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has been transported to that position, the operation of the transport belt 214 is stopped (FIG. 15).

  Information on the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read by the reader / writer unit 203. When the member IC card 30 is used, when the return buttons 3d, 4d, and 6d of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are pressed after the game ends, the latest information is updated by the reader / writer unit 203 by the reader / writer unit 203. It is written in the card 30 and returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202). When the member IC card 30 is used, it is returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202) even if the frequency balance is zero (FIG. 16).

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, after the game is finished, the return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 are pressed, and the latest information is read by the reader if there is a frequency balance. The data is written into the non-member IC card 31 by the writer 203 and returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202) (FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, when the frequency balance is zero, the transport belt 214 is operated again, and the non-member IC card 31 is transported to a position facing the card storage unit 204 (FIG. 17).

  Here, the non-member IC card 31 is stored in the card storage unit 204 if there is a margin in the storage amount of the non-member IC card 31 without being detected by the limit detection unit 231 of the card storage unit 204.

  On the other hand, when the limit detection unit 231 of the card storage unit 204 detects that the storage limit amount has been reached, the transport tire 215 is rotated to guide the non-member IC card 31 to the card discharge unit 217 (FIG. 18). ). The non-member IC card 31 guided to the card discharge unit 217 falls to the card collection unit 216 and is collected by the card collection unit 216 (FIG. 18). The drop detection sensor 210 detects that the non-member IC card 31 has passed through the card discharge unit 217, and after that, the rotation of the transport tire 215 is stopped.

  Here, when the conveyance tire 215 is rotated and the non-member IC card 31 is guided to the card discharge unit 217, if the non-member IC card 31 is pressed by the conveyance belt 214, it becomes an obstacle to conveyance. It is preferable to provide the mechanism shown in FIG.

  The mechanism shown in FIG. 23 includes a rotary shaft 237 positioned on the card storage unit 204 side of the two rotary shafts 237 that supply power to the conveyor belt 214 and the card processor main body 201 facing the rotary shaft 237. A triangular head member 239 is disposed between the outer wall. The triangular head member 239 is connected to the solenoid 240, the gradient surface of the triangular head member 239 is in contact with the rotation shaft 237, and the triangular head member 239 is installed so as to be vertically movable with respect to the rotation shaft 237.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is guided to the card discharge unit 217, the solenoid 240 is driven, as shown in FIG. 17B, which is a plan view from the EE direction of FIG. The triangular head member 239 is moved to the right side. The rotation of the triangular head member 239 causes the rotation shaft 237 to move away from the outer wall of the card processing machine main body 201 (upward in FIG. 17B). Will not be pressed by. Thus, the rotational power of the transport tire 215 can be efficiently transmitted to the non-member IC card 31, and the non-member IC card 31 can be smoothly guided to the card discharge unit 217.

  Further, the mechanism shown in FIG. 23 can be provided on the rotation shaft (not shown) of the transport tire 215. As a result, the pressing force applied to the non-member IC card 31 by the transport tire 215 can be adjusted.

  The above-described transport operation of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is performed when the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted from the card insertion slot 202.

  Next, a case where money is inserted into the banknote recognition device 19 with a storage mechanism without inserting the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 into the card insertion slot 202 will be described.

  When the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 202 and the currency is inserted into the banknote recognition device 19 with a storage mechanism, the non-members stored from the card storage unit 204 are stored. The IC card 31 is taken out onto the card taking-in lower part 206 by rotating the card taking-in upper part 205 and the card taking-in lower part 206 (FIG. 19). Then, the conveyance step motor 236 is driven, the conveyance belt 214 is operated, and the non-member IC card 31 is conveyed to a position (read / write position) where information can be exchanged (communication) with the reader / writer unit 203 ( 20 and 15).

  After the game is over, if the return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 are pressed and have a frequency balance, the latest information is written to the non-member IC card 31 by the reader / writer unit 203, Returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202) (FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, when the frequency balance is zero, the transport belt 214 is operated again, and the non-member IC card 31 is transported to a position facing the card storage unit 204 (FIG. 17). Then, the non-member IC card 31 is stored in the card storage unit 204 again.

  Here, when the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 202 and the currency is inserted into the banknote identifying device 19 with a storage mechanism, the currency is stored with the storage mechanism. Although an example in which the non-member IC card 31 is taken out from the card storage unit 204 immediately after being inserted into the identification device 19 is shown, the removal of the non-member IC card 31 from the card storage unit 204 is performed after the game ends. It may be performed after the return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 are pressed and it is confirmed that the power balance is maintained.

  Next, the storing operation of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storing unit 204, the removing operation from the card storing unit 204, and the guiding operation to the card discharging unit 217 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 24 shows a perspective view of the non-member IC card 31 held between the card taking-in upper part 205 and the card taking-in lower part 206.

  The card taking-in upper part 205 includes an upper hook 250 and an upper hook shaft 251. The power of the step motor 253 is transmitted to the upper hook shaft 251 through the transmission gear 252.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 and 25, the card receiving upper portion 205 is a non-member IC among four boundary portions formed by the inner wall 259 surface of the card processing machine open wall portion 201b and the groove of the card storage portion 204. Arranged along the upper boundary 260 along the insertion direction of the card 31. Further, the boundary portion 260 to which the upper hook shaft 251 of the card take-in upper portion 205 is attached is predetermined with respect to the upper end surface of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage portion 204 as shown in FIG. Have a distance of

  The card receiving lower portion 206 is composed of a lower hook 254, a lower flap 255, a lower hook shaft 256, and a lower flap shaft 257.

  The power of the step motor 253 is transmitted to the lower hook shaft 256 via the transmission gear 252. The power of the step motor 258 is transmitted to the lower flap shaft 257 via the transmission gear 252. The card take-in lower portion 206 has two rotation shafts, a lower hook shaft 256 and a lower flap shaft 257, and each of the lower hook shaft 256 and the lower flap shaft 257 can be controlled separately. Further, the lower hook 254 and the lower flap 255 can rotate without colliding with each other. Further, the lower hook shaft 256 rotates in the reverse direction to the upper hook shaft 251.

  Moreover, the card | curd taking-in lower part 206 follows the insertion direction of IC card 31 for nonmembers among four boundary parts formed by the inner wall 259 surface in the card processor open wall part 201b, and the groove | channel of the card storage part 204. Arranged along the lower boundary 261.

  First, the storing operation of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storing unit 204 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 shows a state viewed from the card insertion slot 202 side.

  The non-member IC card 31 transported to the position facing the card storage unit 204 by the transport belt 214 is positioned on the lower hook 254 ((a) of FIG. 25). Then, the lower hook 254 rotates clockwise and the upper hook 250 rotates counterclockwise ((b) of FIG. 25). At this time, the upper hook 250 is out of phase with the lower hook 254, and when the lower hook 254 starts to move clockwise from the horizontal position shown in FIG. It starts to move counterclockwise from the vertical state at position a).

  Further, the upper hook 250 is set to have a rotational speed higher than that of the lower hook 254 because the rotational angle at which the operation starts is slower than that of the lower hook 254. As a result, the non-member IC card 31 can be held between the upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254. The difference in speed between the upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 is, for example, such that the upper hook 250 rotates 270 ° while the lower hook 254 rotates 180 °.

  The non-member IC card 31 is held by the contact portion of the bottom with the lower hook 254 and the frictional force of the surface of the lower hook 254, and the non-member IC card 31 is lifted upward as the lower hook 254 moves. ((C) of FIG. 25). On the other hand, the upper hook 250 that rotates counterclockwise starts to press the left side surface of the upper part of the non-member IC card 31 ((c) of FIG. 25).

  When the non-member IC card 31 moves upward with a gap between the upper end position of the non-member IC card 31 and the rotation shaft of the upper hook 250, the upper end of the non-member IC card 31 is moved upward. However, a movable gap is provided so as not to contact a part of the upper hook 250 or the upper hook shaft 251 ((c) in FIG. 25). Further, when the non-member IC card 31 moves upward with a gap between the upper end of the non-member IC card 31 and the upper wall surface of the card storage unit 204, the upper end of the non-member IC card 31 Is provided with a movable gap so as not to contact the upper wall surface of the card storage unit 204 ((c) in FIG. 25).

  The lower hook 254 further rotates clockwise to move the bottom of the non-member IC card 31 into the card storage unit 204 ((d) in FIG. 25). The upper part of the non-member IC card 31 is continuously pushed rightward by the upper hook 250 and pushed into the card storage unit 204 ((d) in FIG. 25).

  The upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 further rotate in the respective rotation directions, and stop at a position where the non-member IC card 31 is pressed into the card storage unit 204 by both of them ((e) of FIG. 25). Further, the lower flap 255 is rotated clockwise so as to be able to newly accept the non-member IC card 31, and stops at a position substantially perpendicular to the inner wall 259 of the card processor opening wall portion 201b. The upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 always stand by in the state shown in FIG.

  Here, the contact surface of the lower hook 254 with the non-member IC card 31 is preferably made of a material having a large coefficient of friction such as rubber. The contact surface of the lower hook 254 with the non-member IC card 31 is made of a material having a large friction coefficient, so that the non-member IC card 31 is moved while the non-member IC card 31 is moved to the card storage unit 204 side. Sliding from the lower hook 254 can be suppressed.

  Next, an operation of taking out the non-member IC card 31 from the card storage unit 204 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 shows a state viewed from the card insertion slot 202 side.

  The upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 are rotated clockwise from the stand-by position shown in FIG. 20A, and the lower hook 254 is rotated counterclockwise (FIG. 26A). . Further, the lower flap 255 rotates counterclockwise, contacts the inner wall 259, and stops its rotation ((a) of FIG. 26).

  Further, the upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 rotate in their respective rotation directions ((b) in FIG. 26). At this time, the non-member IC card 31 is given a pressing force by a spring 230 provided in the card storage unit 204 in the direction of the outlet of the card storage unit 204 via the card support plate 207. On the other hand, the upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 rotate while supporting the pressing force applied to the non-member IC card 31 ((b) and (c) in FIG. 26).

  When the upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254 stop at a position substantially perpendicular to the inner wall 259 of the card processor opening wall portion 201b, the non-member IC card 31 is removed from the card storage portion 204 by the upper hook 250 and the lower hook 254. It is moved in between ((d) of FIG. 26). A part of the surface facing the surface of the non-member IC card 31 to which the pressing force by the spring 230 is applied comes into contact with the transport belt 214. Next, the conveyance step motor 236 is driven, the conveyance belt 214 is operated, and a position where one non-member IC card 31 can exchange (communication) information with the reader / writer unit 203 by the conveyance belt 214 ( (Read / write position)

  Next, the guiding operation of the non-member IC card 31 to the card discharge unit 217 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 shows a state viewed from the card insertion slot 202 side.

  In the standby state shown in FIG. 25E, the state where the non-member IC card 31 is inserted and transported to a position facing the card storage unit 204 is the state shown in FIG. . In this state, when the return buttons 3d, 4d, and 6d of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are pressed and the limit detection unit 231 of the card storage unit 204 detects that the storage limit amount has been reached, The lower flap 255 rotates counterclockwise, comes into contact with the inner wall 259 of the card processing machine open wall 201b, and stops its rotation ((b) of FIG. 27). In this case, the inner wall 259 may be provided with a recess for storing the lower flap 255 so that the lower flap 255 is stored.

  Then, the non-member IC card 31 that is no longer supported by the lower flap 255 is dropped by the downward force applied by gravity and the rotation of the transport tire 215, passes through the card discharge unit 217, and is collected in the card collection unit 216. Is done. Further, when the non-member IC card 31 is transported to the card discharge unit 217, as described above, the solenoid 240 shown in FIG. 23 is driven, and the pressing force to the non-member IC card 31 by the transport belt 214 is removed. It is.

  In the state shown in FIG. 27A, when the return buttons 3d, 4d, and 6d of the intermediary machines 3, 4, and 6 are pressed, the card storage unit 204 stores the non-member IC card 31. If storage is possible, the non-member IC card 31 is stored in the card storage unit 204. In this case, the upper hook 250 rotates counterclockwise from the state shown in FIG. 27A and passes through a passage groove (not shown) of the upper hook 250 provided on the side wall portion of the card storage portion 204. Then, the left side surface of the non-member IC card 31 inserted later is pressed toward the card storage unit 204 side.

  Further, the lower hook 254 rotates clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 27A and passes through a passage groove (not shown) of the lower hook 254 provided on the side wall portion of the card storage portion 204. The bottom surface of the non-member IC card 31 inserted later is supported. Then, the non-member IC card 31 inserted later is stored in the card storage unit 204 by the storing operation of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204 described with reference to FIG.

  Here, the lower flap 255 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 24. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the non-member IC card 31 is newly inserted from the card insertion slot 202 as shown in FIG. The solenoid 270 may be activated to cause the fall prevention plate 271 to protrude.

  In the card processing machine according to the first embodiment, the IC card 31 is stacked and stored in the insertion, transport, and card storage unit 204 in a posture in which the thickness direction is perpendicular to the gravity direction. Is done. Therefore, this card processing machine can be formed in a narrow width, and can be suitably installed in a narrow space such as a 4 cm wide pachinko machine.

  Furthermore, this card processing machine is provided with a card collection unit 216 at a lower part in the direction of gravity than the card transport branching unit. Therefore, when the IC card 31 is transported to the card collection unit 216, a lift-up device that transports the IC card 31 against gravity is unnecessary, and the device can be miniaturized. Further, the IC card 31 is vertically card-processed, and if the card storage unit 204 is not full, it is stored in the card storage unit 204 so that it can be reissued. Therefore, the necessary card transport mechanism can be minimized. For this reason, an apparatus can be reduced in size.

(Operation of inter-machines 3, 4, 6)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30, the operation of the interframe machines 3, 4, and 6 will be described. Since the basic operations of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are the same, the operation of the inter-vehicle machine 3 (unit) will be described here as an example. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the components of the interstage machines 3, 4, 6 and FIG.

  Further, here, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has only an ID, and the operation in the system in which other information is managed by the management apparatus 13 will be described. Further, in this explanation, when the IC card 30 for members is used, after the replay acceptance machine 12 accepts the replay, the replay FLG is 1, and the number of balls available for replay is replayed. It is assumed that the system has the management device 13 as the number of storage balls for use.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the inter-vehicle machine 3 includes a control unit 300, a card processing unit 301, a card storage processing unit 302, a card position detection unit 303, a selection button detection unit 304, and a currency identification unit 305.

  The control unit 300 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). In the CPU, various arithmetic operations are performed using programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 300, the card processing unit 301, the card storage processing unit 302, the card position detection unit 303, the selection button detection unit 304, the input / output of signals between the units of the currency identification unit 305, and the island computer 7, Signal input / output with the management apparatus 13 is controlled via the network 8. Here, the island computer 7 communicates information between the pachinko machine 2, the slot machine machine 5, the inter-machine machines 3, 4, 6 and the network 8, and is composed of a data logger or the like.

  The card processing unit 301 reads, for example, an ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 3a. Information is output to the control unit 300, and updated valuable information from the control unit 300 is written to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31. For example, a reader / writer is used. Is done.

  The card storage processing unit 302 stores the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204, removes it from the card storage unit 204, or transports it to the card collection unit 216. It consists of a card take-in lower part 206 and the like. The card storage processing unit 302 also has a function of determining whether or not the storage limit amount of the non-member IC card 31 that can be stored by the card storage unit 204 has been reached.

  The card position detection unit 303 detects whether or not the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is properly transported, and includes the above-described insertion detection sensor 208, position set detection sensor 209, It includes a drop detection sensor 210 and the like.

  The selection button detection unit 304 detects that the ball rental button 3b, the replay ball rental button 3c, and the return button 3d are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 300 based on the pressed signal. It is.

  The currency identifying unit 305 identifies four types of banknotes based on a signal from the banknote identifying device 19 with a storage mechanism, and outputs the identified banknote information to the control unit 300. Here, the currency identification unit 305 is configured integrally with the inter-station machine 3.

  And each device part of the card | curd process part 301, the card | curd storage process part 302, the card position detection part 303, the selection button detection part 304, and the money identification part 305 controlled by the control part 300 operate | moves as follows.

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The control unit 300 is in a standby state until it accepts the member IC card 30, the non-member IC card 31, or the banknote. The money identification unit 305 determines whether or not a banknote has been accepted (step S310).

  If the determination in step S <b> 310 is Yes, the currency identification unit 305 outputs the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote to the control unit 300. The card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 always determines whether or not the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted. When the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted in the card processing unit 301, the card processing unit 301 The ID of the IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read. It is output to the controller 300. The control unit 300 transmits the frequency corresponding to the deposit amount of the banknote from the money recognition unit 305 and the ID information from the card processing unit 301 to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8 (step S311). The information transmitted to the management device 13 is recorded in the management device 13 (step S311). If the inserted member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 cannot be read or written, the card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31.

  On the other hand, when the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card processing unit 301, the non-member IC card 31 described above. As described in the taking-out operation from the card storage unit 204 (FIG. 26), the card storage processing unit 302 takes out the non-member IC card 31 from the card storage unit 204. Then, the removed non-member IC card 31 is transported to the card processing unit 301 (step S312).

  The non-member IC card 31 conveyed to the card processing unit 301 is given an ID by the card processing unit 301 (step S312). The control unit 300 outputs the frequency corresponding to the ID and the deposit amount of banknotes to the management device 13 (step S312). The management device 13 records the information based on the ID (step S312). Then, the process proceeds to step S318.

  If the determination in step S310 is No, the card position detection unit 303 determines whether the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (step S313).

  If the determination in step S313 is No, the control unit 300 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S313 is yes, the card processing unit 301 determines whether the information of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 can be read and written (step S314).

  If the determination in step S <b> 314 is Yes, the control unit 300 outputs information for returning the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to the card processing unit 301. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 3a (returns to the card insertion slot 3a). (Step S315).

  If the determination in step S314 is No, the card position detection unit 303 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is defective in transport (step S316).

  If the determination in step S316 is Yes, the control unit 300 causes the display unit 3e to display that a conveyance failure has occurred (step S317). Further, the control unit 300 outputs information on the conveyance failure to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8. Based on the information on the conveyance failure, the management device 13 outputs information based on the occurrence of the conveyance failure to the prize management machine (POS) 11 or the like (step S317). Further, it is possible to notify that a conveyance failure has occurred due to a buzzer, in-site broadcasting, or the like (step S317). Here, after waiting until the card causing the card conveyance failure is removed, the process proceeds to step S318.

  If the determination in step S316 is No, the ID stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read by the card processing unit 301 (step S318).

  The card processing unit 301 outputs the read ID to the control unit 300, and the control unit 300 transmits the ID to the management device 13. Then, the management device 13 reads valuable information managed by the ID, and transmits the read information to the control unit 300 via the network 8 and the island computer 7 (step S318). The control unit 300 displays a part of the valuable information in the information transmitted from the management device 13 on the display unit 3e (step S318).

  When the deposit is made from the bill insertion slot 19a of the bill discriminating apparatus 19 with a storage mechanism, the deposit amount is determined by the money discriminating unit 305, and information on the deposit amount is output to the control unit 300 (step S318). The control unit 300 transmits the information to the management device 13 via the island computer 7 and the network 8 (step S318). The management device 13 integrates and writes the frequency of the deposit for each ID on the basis of the deposit amount information (step S318).

  The selection button detection unit 304 determines whether or not a ball rental request signal based on the player selecting the ball rental button 3b has been input (step S319). If the determination in step S319 is Yes, the ball rental request signal is output to the control unit 300 (step S320).

  In the control unit 300, the power balance corresponding to the ID of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read from the management device 13, and the power balance is compared with the power corresponding to the ball lending request signal. Is greater than the frequency corresponding to the ball rental request signal, a ball discharge operation signal based on the ball rental request signal is transmitted to the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 via the control unit 300, and a predetermined number of pachinko ball pachinko machines are transmitted. 2 is lent to the upper plate (step S320).

  The control unit 300 subtracts the frequency corresponding to the ball lending request signal from the frequency balance, and transmits the subtracted frequency balance to the management device 13. The management device 13 writes information based on the subtracted frequency balance for each ID. (Step S320). Furthermore, when the member IC card 30 is used, the management device 13 adds points given according to the frequency corresponding to the ball rental request signal based on the ID (step S321).

  If the determination in step S319 is No, the selection button detection unit 304 determines whether or not a replay ball rental request signal based on the player selecting the replay ball rental button 3c has been input. (Step S322).

  When the determination in step S322 is Yes, a replay ball rental request signal is transmitted from the control unit 300 to the management apparatus 13 based on the ID. The management device 13 outputs the value of the replay FLG managed based on the ID to the control unit 300.

  The control unit 300 determines the value of the replay FLG from the management device 13 (step S323). When the replay accepting machine 12 accepts the replay FLG, which is a recorded value in the management device 13, the replay FLG is 1. When not accepted, the replay FLG becomes 0.

  When the control unit 300 determines that the replay FLG is 1 in the determination in step S323, the control unit 300 outputs a replay ball rental request signal to the control unit of the pachinko machine 2 (step S324). . The control unit of the pachinko machine 2 lends a predetermined number of pachinko balls from the pachinko machine 2 (step S324). Further, the control unit 300 outputs information on the number of balls corresponding to the replay ball rental request signal to the management device 13. Then, the management device 13 subtracts the number of balls corresponding to the replay ball rental request signal from the number of replayed balls, and writes the number of replayed balls after subtraction for each ID (step S324).

  On the other hand, if the control unit 300 determines that the replay FLG is 0 in the determination in step S323, the pachinko ball is not lent and the process proceeds to step S327. At this time, for example, the control unit 300 can cause the display unit 3e to display “Cannot replay”. Further, if it is determined No in step S322, the process proceeds to step S325.

  Subsequently, the control unit 300 receives information on the number of replay balls from the management device 13, and determines whether or not the number of balls for replay obtained by communication with is 0 (step S325). In the determination of step S325, in the case of Yes, the control unit 300 outputs information for rewriting the value of the replay FLG to 0 to the management device 13 (step S326). Then, the management device 13 rewrites the value of the replay FLG to 0 based on the ID (step S326).

  If the determination in step S325 is No, the selection button detection unit 304 determines whether or not a return request signal based on selecting the return button 3d has been input (step S327).

  If the determination in step S327 is No, the selection button detection unit 304 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Then, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted (step S328).

  If the determination in step S328 is Yes, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Then, the controller 300 turns on the lamp 3f in red (step S329), and seals the card insertion slot 3a with a solenoid (step S330).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S328 is No, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 outputs the information to the control unit 300.

  Subsequently, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is inserted (step S331).

  If the determination in step S331 is Yes, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Then, the controller 300 turns on the lamp 3f in blue (step S332), and seals the card insertion slot 3a with a solenoid (step S330). If the determination in step S331 is No, the process returns to start.

  If the determination in step S327 is Yes, the selection button detection unit 304 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Further, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 determines whether or not there is the non-member IC card 31 (step S333).

  If the determination in step S333 is No, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 outputs the information to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 outputs information for returning the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 3a to the card processing unit 301. The card processing unit 301 returns the member IC card 30 based on the information (returns it to the card insertion slot 3a) (step S334).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S333 is Yes, the card processing unit 301 or the card position detection unit 303 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Subsequently, the card processing unit 301 determines whether or not the non-member IC card 31 has a frequency balance (step S335).

  If the determination in step S335 is Yes, the card processing unit 301 outputs the information to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 outputs information for returning the non-member IC card 31 to the card processing unit 301 from the card insertion slot 3a. Then, the card processing unit 301 returns the non-member IC card 31 based on the information (returns it to the card insertion slot 3a) (step S336).

  If the determination in step S335 is No, the card processing unit 301 outputs the information to the control unit 300. Subsequently, the card storage processing unit 302 determines whether or not the storage amount of the card storage unit 204 is a limit (step S337).

  If the determination in step S <b> 337 is Yes, the card storage processing unit 302 outputs the information to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 outputs to the card storage processing unit 302 information for performing the above-described guiding operation (FIG. 27) of the non-member IC card 31 to the card discharge unit 217. Then, the card storage processing unit 302 conveys the non-member IC card 31 to the card collection unit 216 (step S338).

  If the determination in step S <b> 337 is No, the card storage processing unit 302 outputs the information to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 outputs to the card storage processing unit 302 information for performing the storing operation (FIG. 25) of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204 described above. Then, the card storage processing unit 302 stores the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204 (step S339).

(Second Embodiment of Card Processor 340)
Next, referring to FIGS. 31 to 45, a second embodiment of the card processor for processing the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion openings 3a, 4a, 6a will be described. explain. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as the structure of the card processor 200 of 1st Embodiment, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 31 shows a perspective view of the card processor 340. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the card processing machine 340 in FIG. 31, and FIG. 33 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB of the card processing machine 340 in FIG.

  The card processor 340 includes a card processor main body 341a, a card processor open wall 341b, a card insertion slot 202, a reader / writer unit 203, a card storage unit 204, an insertion detection sensor 208, a position set detection sensor 209, and a fall detection sensor 210. The conveyor belt 342 is mainly configured.

  The reader / writer unit 203 includes an IC unit 203a and an antenna unit 203b. The reader / writer unit 203 reads information from the inserted member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 and writes information to the member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31. The reader / writer unit 203 is installed on the outer wall side of the card processor opening wall 341b, and the information is transmitted through the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 and the wall of the card processor opening wall 341b. Sending and receiving.

  When the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 that cannot be read, written, or read and written by the reader / writer unit 203 is inserted, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card is inserted. The IC card 31 is returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202).

  The conveyor belt 342 is disposed in an opening provided in the card processor main body 341a so as to face the inner wall of the card processor open wall 341b in which the reader / writer unit 203 and the card storage unit 204 are provided. Is provided. For example, when the transport belt 342 is provided only in the lower first stage, the lower part of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 is pressed, so that the non-member IC card 31 The upper part is biased toward the inner wall side of the card processor main body 341a. This prevents the movement of the non-member IC card 31 to be stored in the card storage unit 204 to the card storage unit 204. However, as shown in FIG. 32, by providing the transport belt 342 in the upper and lower two stages, the bias of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 toward the inner wall side of the card processing machine main body 341a is suppressed. Therefore, the non-member IC card 31 to be stored in the card storage unit 204 can be smoothly moved to the card storage unit 204.

  Also, as shown in the CC cross-sectional view of the card processor 340 in FIG. 34, the transport belt 342 operates by the rotation of the transport step motor 236 transmitted by the rotation shaft 237. Further, the conveyor belts 342 provided in the upper and lower two stages operate in synchronization. By the operation of the conveyance belt 342, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 202 is conveyed to a predetermined position.

  Moreover, FIG. 35 shows a DD cross-sectional view of the card processing machine 340 shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the conveyor belt 342 is rotated by five rotating gears constituted by three kinds of rotating gears 344a, 334b, and 344c. The diameter of the rotating gear is larger in the order of the rotating gear 344a, the rotating gear 334b, and the rotating gear 344c. The rotation gear 344a having the smallest diameter is disposed on the card insertion slot 202 side, and the rotation gear 334b having the next largest diameter is disposed at a predetermined interval. Further, the three rotation gears 344c having the largest diameter are arranged at predetermined intervals.

  Here, a protrusion 345 is formed on the conveyor belt 342 so that when the conveyor belt 342 rotates, the conveyor belt 342 does not contact the inner wall of the card processor opening wall 341b. Is formed with a recess 346 so that the protrusion 345 can pass therethrough. The protruding height of the protruding portion 345 is slightly smaller than the thickness of the non-member IC card 31.

  The card storage unit 204 is a part that stores the non-member IC card 31 whose frequency balance is zero. In addition, when the IC card 30 for members or the IC card 31 for non-members is not inserted into the card insertion slot 202 and money is inserted into the interbank machine and there is a frequency balance after the game ends, the frequency balance and ID The non-member IC card 31 for storing and issuing a ticket is taken out from the card storage unit 204. The card storage unit 204 is configured by forming a concave portion having a vertical and horizontal size larger than the vertical and horizontal size of the non-member IC card 31 on the card passage side wall of the card processor opening wall portion 341b.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the card insertion slot 202 is formed inclined with respect to the direction of gravity. Further, as shown in FIG. 34, the bottom surface of the concave portion of the card storage portion 204 corresponds to the inclination of the card insertion slot 202 so that the thickness of the wall portion of the bottom surface increases in the direction of gravity. It is formed inclined with respect to the direction. Further, the card path is also formed to be inclined with respect to the direction of gravity corresponding to the inclination of the card insertion slot 202. Accordingly, the conveying belt 342 for conveying the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, the rotation shaft 237, and the like are also inclined and installed corresponding to the inclination of the card insertion slot 202. In addition, the surface of the side wall part of the card storage part 204 which supports the bottom face of the IC card 31 for nonmembers stored in the card storage part 204 is comprised by the surface perpendicular | vertical with respect to the gravity direction, ie, a horizontal surface.

  In this way, the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 is positioned on the inner wall side of the card processor main body 341a and on the card support plate 207 side, so that the card discharge unit It is possible to prevent the non-member IC card 31 stored in 217 from avalanche.

  Further, a spring 230 having one end fixed to the bottom surface of the recess and the other end fixed to the card support plate 207 is provided on the bottom surface of the recess of the card storage unit 204. In addition, a storage card empty detection unit 350 is installed on the bottom surface of the concave portion of the card storage unit 204 and the inner wall of the card processor main body 341a facing the bottom surface, one of which is a light emitting unit and the other is a light receiving unit. The storage card empty detection unit 350 detects that the non-member IC card 31 is not stored in the card storage unit 204. For example, an optical sensor is used for the storage card empty detection unit 350.

  An electromagnet 351 is attached to the bottom surface of the recess of the card storage unit 204. Further, a metal plate 352 is attached at a position facing the electromagnet 351 of the card support plate 207. Note that a magnetic material is used as a material constituting the metal plate 352. Here, when the electromagnet 351 is operated, the metal plate 352 is attracted to the electromagnet 351 and moves in a direction in which the spring 230 is pressed (rightward in FIG. 34). Then, a part of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 is guided to the card discharge unit 217.

  The insertion detection sensor 208, the position set detection sensor 209, and the fall detection sensor 210 are configured with optical sensors, for example. Each detection sensor is composed of two pairs of sensors, and the two pairs of sensors are arranged so as to face each other with the card path interposed therebetween. Here, one of the two pairs of sensors includes a light emitting unit, and the other includes a light receiving unit.

  Next, the conveying operation of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIGS. 36 to 39 and 43 to 45 show a DD sectional view of FIG. 34, and FIGS. 40 to 42 show a CC sectional view of FIG.

  When the insertion detection sensor 208 detects that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is inserted from the card insertion slot 202, the conveyance step motor 236 is driven to operate the conveyance belt 342 (FIG. 36). .

  The member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is transported by the transport belt 342 to a position (read / write position) where information can be exchanged (communication) with the reader / writer unit 203. Here, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is transported without slipping by the frictional force between the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 and the transport belt 342. When the position set detection sensor 209 detects that the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has been transported to a position where the information can be exchanged (communication) (read / write position), the transport belt The operation of 342 is stopped (FIG. 37).

  Information on the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is read by the reader / writer unit 203. When the member IC card 30 is used, when the return buttons 3d, 4d, and 6d of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, and 6 are pressed after the game ends, the latest information is updated by the reader / writer unit 203 by the reader / writer unit 203. It is written in the card 30 and returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202). When the member IC card 30 is used, it is returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202) even if the frequency balance is zero (FIG. 38).

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, after the game is finished, the return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d of the inter-machines 3, 4, 6 are pressed, and the latest information is read by the reader if there is a frequency balance. It is written in the non-member IC card 31 by the writer 203 and returned from the card insertion slot 202 (returned to the card insertion slot 202) (FIG. 38).

  On the other hand, when the frequency balance is zero, the transport belt 342 is operated again, and the non-member IC card 31 is transported to a position facing the card storage unit 204 (FIG. 39).

  When transporting to a position facing the card storage unit 204, as shown in FIG. 37, the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 is provided for the non-member by the three rotation gears 344c having the maximum diameter. The almost half surface of the IC card 31 on the back side in the conveyance direction is supported by two upper and lower conveyance belts 342. By being supported in this way, the difference between the diameter of the rotating gear 344b and the diameter of the rotating gear 344c is between the card insertion port 202 side surface of the stored non-member IC card 31 and the conveyor belt 342. Corresponding gaps are formed.

  The non-member IC card 31 to be transported is transported to the transport belt 342 and inserted into the gap. Then, the tip of the non-member IC card 31 is in a position where the stored non-member IC card 31 pressed by the spring 230 in the direction of the rotation gear 344 c and the rotation gear 344 c through the conveyor belt 342. When it reaches, the non-member IC card 31 to be transported slides with respect to the transport belt 342 even if the transport belt rotates, and stops temporarily. Then, the projecting portion 345 that has moved contacts and presses the rear end of the non-member IC card 31, and the non-member card IC 31 in which the non-member IC card 31 is stored and the rotation gear via the conveyor belt 342. It pushes into the position where 344c contacts. Eventually, the projecting portion 345 continues to rotate and conveys the non-member IC card 31 to a position stored in the card storage portion 204 until it reaches a position facing the card storage portion 204 ( FIG. 39).

  Here, the rotation gear 344a, the rotation gear 344b, and the rotation gear 344c are preferably arranged such that their rotation surfaces are linearly arranged with respect to the inner wall of the card processing unit main body 341a. Alternatively, the non-member IC card 31 can be transported smoothly. In order to prevent the rotation gears 344a, 344b, 344c and the conveyor belt 342 from slipping, the conveyor belt 342 is preferably a timing belt.

  On the other hand, when the storage amount of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204 increases, the spring 230 is contracted to the bottom surface side of the recess of the card storage unit 204, and the stored non-member IC card 31 is also a card. It moves to the bottom surface side of the concave portion of the storage unit 204 (FIG. 40).

  When the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 exceeds a predetermined amount, the non-member IC card 31 on the card support plate 207 side of the stored non-member IC card 31 is replaced by the card discharge unit 217. The card discharge unit 217 falls due to gravity and is collected by the card collection unit 216 (FIG. 41). At this time, the electromagnet 351 may be actuated to attract the metal plate 352 to the electromagnet 351 so as to relieve the pressing force of the spring 230 against the non-member IC card 31.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42, a conveyance tire 348 can be provided so as to contact the non-member IC card 31 on the card support plate 207 side of the stored non-member IC card 31. When the transport tire 348 is provided, as shown in FIG. 31, the card insertion slot 202 does not need to be inclined with respect to the direction of gravity, and as shown in FIG. 42, the card is stored along the direction of gravity. A part 204, a card path, a conveyor belt 342, a rotating shaft 237, and the like are formed.

  The transport tire 348 is attached to the other end of the spring 349 having one end fixed to the bottom surface of the concave portion of the card storage unit 204, and the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204, similar to the card support plate 207. It can be moved by being pressed by the amount of storage. Further, the transport tire 348 is rotated by the driving force of a step motor (not shown), and guides the non-member IC card 31 to the card collection unit 216. Thus, by providing the conveyance tire 348, the non-member IC card 31 can be smoothly guided to the card discharge unit 217. In this case, the drop detection sensor 210 detects that the non-member IC card 31 has passed through the card discharge unit 217, and the rotation of the transport tire 348 is stopped after the detection.

  Here, the driving of the electromagnet 351 and the conveyance tire 348 may be performed each time the non-member IC card 31 is stored in the card storage unit 204. 21 may be attached to the bottom surface of the concave portion of the card storage unit 204, and the electromagnet 351 and the conveyance tire 348 may be driven based on the detection information of the limit detection unit 231.

  Next, a case where money is inserted into the banknote recognition device 19 with a storage mechanism without inserting the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 into the card insertion slot 202 will be described.

  When the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 202 and the currency is inserted into the banknote recognition device 19 with a storage mechanism, the transport belt 342 is removed from the card insertion slot 202 for the member. The IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is rotated in the opposite direction to the rotation when the card is guided to the conveyance path (FIG. 43).

  Then, the non-member IC card 31 stored on the opening side of the card storage unit 204 is pressed toward the card insertion slot 202 by the protruding portion 345 of the conveyor belt 342. At this time, the non-member IC card 31 pressed by the protruding portion 345 is smoothly guided to the transport path by the R portion 347 formed at one end of the opening of the card storage portion 204 (FIG. 44). Here, since the protruding height of the protruding portion 345 is slightly smaller than the thickness of the non-member IC card 31, the protruding portion 345 does not press the plurality of non-member IC cards 31.

  Then, the non-member IC card 31 is conveyed to a position (read / write position) where information can be exchanged (communication) with the reader / writer unit 203 (FIG. 45).

  After the game is over, if the return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d of the intermediary machines 3, 4, 6 are pressed and have a frequency balance, the latest information is written to the non-member IC card 31 by the reader / writer unit 203, It is issued from the card insertion slot 202 (FIG. 38).

  On the other hand, when the frequency balance is zero, the transport belt 342 is operated again, and the non-member IC card 31 is transported to a position facing the card storage unit 204 (FIG. 39). Then, the non-member IC card 31 is stored in the card storage unit 204 again.

  Here, when the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 202 and the currency is inserted into the banknote identifying device 19 with a storage mechanism, the currency is stored with the storage mechanism. Although an example in which the non-member IC card 31 is taken out from the card storage unit 204 immediately after being inserted into the identification device 19 is shown, the removal of the non-member IC card 31 from the card storage unit 204 is performed after the game ends. It may be performed after the return buttons 3d, 4d, 6d of the inter-vehicle machines 3, 4, 6 are pressed and it is confirmed that the power balance is maintained.

  FIG. 46 shows an example of another configuration of the card processing machine shown in FIG. 46 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the CC cross section of FIG.

  In the example of the card processing machine shown in FIG. 46, the bottom surface of the concave portion of the card storage unit 204 is formed inclined with respect to the gravity direction so that the thickness of the wall portion of the bottom surface decreases with respect to the gravity direction. Has been. Corresponding to the inclination, the card passage including the card insertion slot is also inclined with respect to the direction of gravity. Accordingly, the conveyance belt 342 for conveying the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, the rotating shaft 237, the surface of the side wall portion of the card storage portion 204 that supports the bottom surface of the stored non-member IC card 31, and the like. Is also tilted in the same way.

  When the storage amount of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the card storage unit 204 exceeds a predetermined amount, it automatically falls to the card discharge unit 217 and is recovered by the card recovery unit 216.

  In this example of the card processing machine, since it can be configured without providing the spring 230, the card support plate 207, the metal plate 352, the electromagnet 351, etc., the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

(Third embodiment of the card processor 800)
Next, a card processing machine (card processing apparatus) 800 according to a third embodiment corresponding to claim 3 and claims 20 to 32, which can be employed in the storage medium processing system 1 in place of the card processing machine 200. I will explain.

  FIG. 60 is a perspective external view of a card processor 800 according to the third embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 60, the main body 802 of the card processing machine 800 is provided with a chassis 802a and a door member 802b that is provided so as to fit into a recess on one side of the chassis 802a and is openable and closable with respect to the chassis 802a. Consists of. A main body 802 having a rectangular parallelepiped is provided on an end surface thereof, and receives a card-shaped storage medium C such as a non-member IC card 31 (hereinafter simply referred to as a card C), and an internal card transport path 806. A card discharge port 808 communicating with the card insertion port 804 through (not shown in FIG. 60) and opening downward is formed. The card insertion port 804, the card transport path 806, and the card discharge port 808 are formed in a slit shape slightly wider than the thickness of the card C between the chassis 802a and the door member 802b with the door member 802b closed. Thus, the card C can pass in a direction parallel to the plate surface.

  A card collection box (not shown) is provided below the card discharge port 808, and the card processor 800 can collect the card C in the card collection box by discharging the card C from the card discharge port 808.

  In addition, a connection terminal portion 834 is provided on the outer surface of the main body 802, and the card processing machine 800 is provided so as to be able to transmit and receive data to and from other devices such as a money identification device and a ball lending device. The transmission / reception process is performed by a control unit (not shown) that is provided in the main body 802 and has a CPU and a memory and can execute a firmware program stored in a ROM or the like.

  61 to 63 are explanatory diagrams showing the configuration of the card processor 800 according to the third embodiment.

  FIG. 61 is an explanatory view of the main body 802 (that is, the chassis 802a) from which the door member 802b has been removed as viewed from the side surface to which the door member 802b is attached. In addition, the member shown with the broken line on FIG. 61 represents the structural member inside the chassis 802a which is not seen from the external appearance of the chassis 802a.

  FIG. 62 is an explanatory view of the XX cross section of the main body 802 of FIG. 61 as viewed from the bottom surface side of the main body 802. 63 is an explanatory view of the main body 802 as viewed from the left side of FIG.

  62 and 63 show a state where the door member 802b is attached to the chassis 802a.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the door member 802b is pivotally supported on the chassis 802a by a shaft 810 provided at one end thereof, and is provided to be openable and closable with respect to the chassis 802a. A latch structure (not shown) is provided on the other end side opposite to the one end side where the shaft 810 of the door member 802b is provided, and the door member 802b is provided to be lockable in a closed state by the latch structure. .

  As shown in FIG. 61, the card transport path 806 communicates with the card insertion slot 804 and extends in the back direction of the main body 802 (right direction in FIG. 61). The back side (the right side in FIG. 61) of the card transport path 806 communicates with a card discharge port 808 that opens downward.

  As shown in FIG. 62, the card discharge port 808 is a wall portion continuous with the side wall on the door member 2b side of the card transport path 806, and a distribution guide portion provided on the chassis 802a side facing the wall portion. It is formed between the distribution guide plate 814.

  On the opposite side of the card discharge port 808 across the sort guide plate 814, there is a thickness of several cards C (for example, six cards) between the sort guide plate 814 and the wall of the chassis 802a. A space having a width is formed as a card storage 812.

  In other words, the card discharge port 808 and the card storage 812 are provided in parallel, and the plate-shaped distribution guide plate 814 is provided between the card discharge port 808 and the card storage 812, and the card discharge port 808 and the card storage 812. It is provided as a partition wall with the warehouse 812.

  Next, the card transport unit will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 61, on the side wall of the chassis 802a that forms one side wall of the card transport path 806, an elongated opening 820 is formed in the traveling direction (transport direction) of the card C, and both ends of the opening 820 are formed. A timing belt 816 that is stretched between a pulley 818a and a pulley 818b disposed in the section is disposed so as to slightly protrude from the opening 820 to the card conveyance path 806 side. A pulley 818 a located on the back side of the card transport path 806 is rotatably supported by the chassis 802 a via a shaft 822. On one end side of the shaft 822, a large gear 824 is provided in mesh with a pinion 826a fixed to a rotating shaft of a stepping motor 826 as a drive source of the card transport unit.

  With this configuration, when the stepping motor 826 is rotationally driven, the pulley 818a as a driving roller is rotationally driven, and the timing belt 816 is driven along the card transport path 806 accordingly.

  Further, from the side wall on the door member 802b side facing the one side wall of the card conveying path 806, as shown in FIG. Rollers 828a and 828b are provided so as to slightly protrude toward the card conveyance path 806.

  The pulley 818a and the pulley 818b are pressed against the pressure rollers 828a and 828b with the timing belt 816 interposed therebetween by the rotation shafts of the pulleys 818a and 818b being urged by the torsion spring 832 to the pressure rollers 828a and 828b, respectively. The torsion spring 832 is attached to a support member 830 fixed inside the chassis 802a.

  By being brought into pressure contact with the pulley 818a and the pulley 818b (timing belt 816), the nipping rollers 828a and 828b are rotated along with the pulleys 818a and 818b and the timing belt 816.

  In the third embodiment, the pulleys 818a and 818b are urged and pressed against the pinching rollers 828a and 828b, but conversely, the pinching rollers 828a and 828b are connected to the pulleys 818a and 818b. You may comprise so that it may urge to the side and it may be pressed.

  The stepping motor 826 is controlled by the controller to drive forward / reverse drive and stop. Accordingly, the pulleys 818a and 818b, the timing belt 816, and the pressure rollers 828a and 828b are also controlled to rotate forward and backward.

  The control unit, stepping motor 826, pinion 826a, large gear 824, shaft 822, pulleys 818a and 818b, timing belt 816, and pressure roller 828a and 828b constitute a card transport unit.

  Next, the data read / write unit will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 61, as a card reader / writer that transmits / receives data to / from a card C such as an IC card and reads data from the card C and writes data to the card C inside the side wall of the card transport path 806. The coiled antenna portion 836 is provided. Data read from the card C by the antenna unit 836 is sent to the control unit. In addition, the control unit can write data to the card C via the antenna unit 836. The control unit and the antenna unit 836 constitute a data read / write unit.

  FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the card C is located at a read / write position where data can be transmitted / received to / from the antenna unit 836. As shown in FIG. 64, in the third embodiment, the read / write position of the card C is such that the rear portion of the card C positioned at the read / write position is inserted into the card guide of the distribution guide plate 814. It is set at a position overlapping the exit 808 side.

  Next, a plate-shaped distribution guide plate 814 serving as a distribution guide unit will be described.

  FIG. 65 shows an enlarged bottom view of the sorting guide plate 814 (cross section XX in FIG. 61, but with a door member 802b in FIG. 65). In FIG. 65, members unnecessary for explanation are omitted. As can be seen from FIG. 65 (a), the sorting guide plate 814 has a card transport path 806 as a partition wall between the card discharge port 808 and the card storage 812 between the card discharge port 808 and the card storage 812. It is provided substantially parallel to the plate surface of the card C to be conveyed.

  FIG. 66 shows an enlarged explanatory view of one end portion 814x of the distribution guide plate 814 on the card C introduction side. A bent portion 814a (the upper edge side is not shown) is formed at the upper and lower edge portions (both edge portions along the conveying direction of the card C) of the sorting guide plate 814 by being bent substantially at right angles to the card storage 812 side. Is provided. In other words, the sorting guide plate 814 is formed so that a cross section perpendicular to the card C conveyance direction has a U-shape. Further, a groove portion (not shown) into which the bent portion 814 a enters is formed on the side wall of the card storage 812 facing the sorting guide plate 814.

  Further, on the one end portion 814x side of the sorting guide plate 814, it extends inward (upward) from the bent portion 814a so as to protrude in parallel with the plate surface of the sorting guide plate 814, and the plate on the card storage 812 side of the sorting guide plate 814. A card passage restriction that forms a gap between the surface and a width that allows only one card C to pass (that is, a width that is equal to or greater than the thickness of one card C and less than the thickness of two cards C). A cylindrical baffle pin 814b is provided as a part.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the card storage 812 side of the baffle pin 814b is chamfered to guide the card C to the gap when the card C stored in the card storage 812 is discharged. ing. The chamfering is set so that one of the ridge lines comes to a position where the distance between the baffle pins 814b and the sorting guide plate 814 is the shortest, and is cut off obliquely from the ridge line toward the card storage 812 side. . Further, when the one end portion 814x of the sorting guide plate 814 is in a position where it abuts against the receiving portion 802aa on the side wall on the card storage 812 side, the outer periphery of the timing belt 816 around the pulley 818a is extended in the axial direction of the pulley 818a. The chamfer is formed so that the baffle pins 814b are accommodated in the half cylinder.

  As shown in FIG. 66, one end portion 814x of the distribution guide plate 814 is disposed at a position overlapping with the pulley 818a (drive roller) and the pinching roller 828a (not shown in FIG. 66). At one end 814x of 814, a notch 814c is formed to avoid the pulley 818a (drive roller) and the pinching roller 828a.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the distribution guide plate 814 extends from a part of each of the opposed (upper and lower) bent portions 814a on the other end portion 814y opposite to the one end portion 814x. A portion 814d is formed. The distribution guide plate 814 is pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 814e that passes through an opening provided in the extension portion 814d and is perpendicular to the card C conveyance direction and parallel to the card surface of the card C to be conveyed. (Movable) is provided.

  Further, the other end portion 814 y side of the sorting guide plate 814 with respect to the rotating shaft 814 e protrudes from the main body 802. The other end 814y is directed in a direction (upward in FIG. 65A) from the card storage 812 to the card discharge port 808 by a spring 840 as a biasing member on a support member 838 fixed to the chassis 802a. Is energized. Thus, the one end 814x side of the sorting guide plate 814 across the rotation shaft 814e of the other end 814y is directed from the card discharge port 808 toward the card storage 812 (downward in FIG. 65 (a)). Will be urged toward. One end portion 814x of the distribution guide plate 814 is stopped in contact with the receiving portion 802aa of the side wall portion that forms the card transport path 806 of the chassis 802a.

  Next, guide plate driving means as guide part driving means for displacing the distribution guide plate 814 will be described.

  An electromagnet 842 is provided adjacent to the support member 838 (adjacent to the back direction of the support member 838 in FIG. 65A). The electromagnet 842 is switched between energization and non-energization by the control unit.

  When the control unit energizes the electromagnet 842, the electromagnet 842 resists the other end 814 y of the sorting guide plate 814 made of a metal plate such as iron or stainless steel against the urging force of the spring 840, thereby storing the card storage 812. It attracts toward the direction (downward in FIG. 65 (a)). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the one end 814x side is moved to the card discharge port 808 side (upward in FIG. 65 (b)), and the side wall portion that forms the card transport path 806 of the door member 802b. The abutment portion 802ba contacts the receiving portion 802ba.

  Further, when the control unit stops energization of the electromagnet 842, the attracting force of the sorting guide plate 814 by the electromagnet 842 does not work, so that the other end portion 814y of the sorting guide plate 814 has a card discharge port due to the inactive force of the spring 840. It is moved toward the direction 808 (upward in FIG. 65 (b)), while the one end 814x side opposite to the other end 814y is directed toward the card storage 812 (downward in FIG. 65 (b)). ), The one end portion 814x returns to the position of FIG. 65 (a) where it abuts on the receiving portion 802aa.

  The control unit, the spring 840 and the electromagnet 842 constitute guide plate driving means for driving the sorting guide plate 814.

  Note that a metal plate 814f such as iron or stainless steel that is thicker than the main body of the sorting guide plate 814 is attached to the other end portion 814y side of the sorting guide plate 814, so that the attractive force by the electromagnet 842 is increased.

  A kick plate 844 is provided between the main body of the sorting guide plate 814 and the metal plate 814f, which will be described later.

  Further, a convex portion 814g that protrudes toward the card storage 812 is formed in the middle portion of the sorting guide plate 814 near the one end portion 814x (see FIGS. 61 and 68). When the card C is newly stored in the card storage 812, the convex portion 814g comes into contact with the card C already stored in the card storage 812, so that the distribution guide plate 814 and the card storage 812 are already in contact with each other. It has the effect | action which produces the gap | interval which the card | curd C newly stored can enter between the card | curd C currently stored.

  The more detailed operation of the convex portion 814g will be described in the description of the operation of the card processor 800 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 68, the card processing machine 800 serves as an urging member that presses the end side of the card C in the card storage 812 toward the distribution guide plate 814. The leaf spring 852 is provided. One end of the leaf spring 852 is fixed to the side wall of the chassis 802 a that defines the card storage 812, and the other end extends toward the back side of the card storage 812 and is biased toward the sorting guide plate 814. .

  Next, the kick plate 844 as the pushing member constituting the card taking-out means will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 68, the kick plate 844 is formed in a flat plate shape that is slightly thinner than the thickness of the card C, and is on the card storage 812 side of the main body of the sorting guide plate 814 on the other end 814y side of the sorting guide plate 814. Between the plate surface and the metal plate 814f.

  The kick plate 844 is provided with a pin 844a extending from the plate surface in a direction perpendicular to the plate surface. As shown in FIG. 61, the pin 844a passes through the groove 814h that is formed in the distribution guide plate 814 main body so as to be elongated in the conveyance direction of the card C, so that the kick plate 844 is connected to the card storage 812 of the distribution guide plate 814. Along the side surface, it is slidable in the transport direction.

  As shown in FIG. 61, the pin 844a fixed to the kick plate 844 is connected to a lever 850 that is pivotally supported by a shaft 850a, and can be reciprocally slid in the transport direction by the rotation of the lever 850. It has become. The lever 850 is rotationally driven by a reciprocating drive portion 848a of a plunger type solenoid 848 fixed on a base portion 846 continuous with the base of the chassis 802a. The plunger type solenoid 848 is driven and controlled by the control unit.

  The action of the kick plate 844 will be described in detail in the operation description of the card processor 800 described later.

  As shown in FIG. 61, photosensors 854 and 856 as card detecting means for detecting the card C inserted or conveyed are provided on the side wall of the chassis 802a forming the card conveying path 806. The photo sensor 854 is provided near the card insertion slot 804 in the card transport path 806. The photosensor 856 is disposed in the vicinity of the introduction side end portion 814x of the card C of the sorting guide plate 814 so that the card C can be detected through another notch portion 814i of the sorting guide plate 814. The detection state of the presence or absence of the card C by the photosensors 854 and 856 is transmitted to the control unit.

  Next, the operation of the card processor 800 will be described.

  As a premise of the following description of the operation, the card processing machine 800 is used in a rental system for gaming media such as pachinko balls, and is incorporated in a pachinko ball lending machine between pachinko machines in a pachinko store (game store) to identify money. It is assumed that it is connected to a device, a ball lending device that discharges a pachinko ball (game medium) to lend, and the like. The control unit of the card processing machine 800 can receive valuable value information for money inserted by the player from the money identification device via the connection terminal portion 834 (see FIG. 60). Shall be able to send commands and information to discharge pachinko balls worth any value.

  Further, it is assumed that the card C handled by the card processor 800 stores valuable value specifying information that can specify the valuable value such as the amount of money and the number of balls that can be lent.

The valuable value specifying information may be information that directly represents the valuable value such as the amount of money or the number of balls that can be lent, or may be an ID number unique to each card C.
It is assumed that money amount information is directly stored in the card C as valuable value specifying information.

  When the valuable value specifying information is an ID number unique to each card C, for example, the ID number of each card C, the amount and the lending to a management computer installed in an amusement store or an amusement store management company A system for renting game media is configured so that information representing the valuable value, such as the number of possible balls, is stored in association with each other, and the ballroom lending machine can communicate with its management computer to identify and update the valuable value. do it.

  The operation of the card processor 800 will now be described.

  In FIG. 61, when a player or the like inserts the card C from the card insertion slot 804, the photo sensor 854 detects the card C and the control unit recognizes the card insertion. The control unit controls the stepping motor 826 to drive the timing belt 816 in the transport direction (the back direction of the card transport path 6). The card C is nipped between the nipping rollers 828 a and 828 b and the timing belt 816 and conveyed in the card conveying path 806.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), the sorting guide plate 814 is normally (that is, in a state in which the electromagnet 842 is not energized), and the end portion 814x of the card C entering the card C by the urging force of the spring 840 It stops at a position in contact with the receiving portion 802aa on the side wall on the storage 812 side. In this state, when the card C is carried to the read / write position of FIG. 64, as shown in FIG. 67, the leading end side of the card C in the transport direction advances along the surface of the sorting guide plate 814 on the card discharge port 808 side. To do.

  The control unit controls the rotation angle (number of steps) of the stepping motor 826 after the back side photo sensor 856 (see FIG. 61) detects the leading edge of the card C, so that the card C is accurately positioned at the read / write position. Can be positioned. When a direct current motor is used as a drive source for the card transport unit, accurate transport position accuracy of the card C can be ensured by using a rotary encoder.

  Subsequently, the control unit communicates with the card C through the antenna unit 836, reads the amount information stored in the card C, and instructs to discharge a predetermined number of pachinko balls within the range permitted by the amount information. Command to be sent to a ball lending device (not shown). The ball lending device discharges the instructed pachinko balls, and the player can play the game.

  The control unit re-records the deducted amount information obtained by subtracting the amount of the discharged pachinko ball from the amount information recorded on the card C to the card C via the antenna unit 836, and the amount of the card C Update information.

  Here, before the updated amount information of the card C becomes 0, that is, when the player stops the game with the balance remaining, the control unit discharges the card C out of the card insertion slot 804. The card C is returned to the player. This control can be performed by reversing the timing belt 816 and the like by reversing the stepping motor 826 in the reverse direction when the card C is guided from the card insertion slot 804 to the read / write position.

  On the other hand, when the player stops the game with the updated amount information of the card C being 0, the control unit collects the card C in the card storage 812 or the card collection store (not shown). Perform the process. The purpose of this is to prevent the card C whose amount information has become 0 from reaching the player's hand, to prevent crimes such as the amount information of the card C being illegally rewritten and reused, and to ensure the card C This is because of the purpose of reuse. The control unit determines whether or not the card storage 812 is full, that is, whether or not the number of cards C that can be stored (six in the third embodiment) is already stored in the card storage 812. This determination is made by determining the value of the storage number counter on the memory that is incremented or decremented each time the card C is carried into or out of the card storage 812. As a result of this determination, when the card storage 812 is full, the control unit performs control to convey the card C out of the card discharge port 808, discharge the card C, and collect it in the card recovery box (details). Will be described later). On the other hand, as a result of the determination, if the card storage 812 is not full, the control unit performs control to carry the card C into the card storage 812 (details will be described later), and increments the storage number counter. .

  It should be noted that the number of cards that can be stored in the card storage 812 may be set to the upper limit number of cards C that can be physically stored in the card storage 812, It may be set smaller than the upper limit number. That is, the state in which the card storage 812 is full means a state in which the number of cards C in the card storage 812 has reached the set storable number, and a new card C is not necessarily added to the card storage 812. It does not only refer to a state where it is physically impossible to store.

  Control of discharging the card C from the card discharge port 808 by the control unit can be performed by controlling the stepping motor 826 and driving the timing belt 816 in the transport direction toward the card discharge port 808. By this control, the card C is further transported in the back direction (the card discharge port 808 side) of the card transport path 806 through the position shown in FIG. 67, and the rear end portion in the transport direction of the card C is the timing belt 816 (pulley 818a). At the point of time past the pinching roller 828a), it falls from the card discharge port 808 opened downward by gravity and is collected in the card collection box (not shown).

  Next, the control of the control unit to carry the card C into the card storage 812 will be described. As shown in FIG. 64, the read / write position of the card C is such that the leading end side of the card C overlaps the card discharge port 8 side of the sorting guide plate 814.

  From here, in order to guide the card C into the card storage 812, the control unit returns the card C to the position before the branching position by the distribution guide plate 814 by the card transport unit, and then moves the distribution guide plate 814. The position is controlled and conveyed to the card storage 812 on the opposite side of the sorting guide plate 814.

  That is, the control unit first controls the stepping motor 826 to transport the card C to the card insertion slot 804 side so as to run backward in the transport direction, and the back end of the card C is the end of the sorting guide plate 814. It is moved until it is positioned closer to the card insertion slot 804 than 814x (ie, to a position before the branching position by the sorting guide plate 814).

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 65B, energization control is performed on the electromagnet 842, and the position is controlled so that the end portion 814x of the sorting guide plate 814 contacts the receiving portion 802ba on the side wall on the card discharge port 808 side. Here, as shown in FIG. 68 (a), the card Ca already stored in the card storage 812 is in pressure contact with the sorting guide plate 814 by the leaf spring 852 at the end of the card storage 812 on the back side. Since the convex portion 814g of the distribution guide plate 814 comes into contact with the end portion on the introduction side of the card storage 812, the distribution guide plate 814 and the card storage 812 have already been stored on the introduction side of the card storage 812. A gap 858 is formed between the card Ca and the existing card Ca. Subsequently, by controlling the stepping motor 826 to transport the card C in the transport direction (back direction of the card transport path 806), the leading end of the card C in the transport direction is guided to the sorting guide plate 814, and the card storage. It enters the cabinet 812 side (FIG. 68 (b)). At this time, the card C enters the gap 858. If the convex portion 814g and the leaf spring 852 are not provided, the position of the card Ca already stored in the card storage 812 is not stable, so that the card C hits the end of the card Ca and smoothly enters the card storage 812. In some cases, you may not be able to enter.

  In this way, after guiding the leading end side of the card C in the transport direction to the card storage 812 side, the control unit turns off the electromagnet 842 and moves the end 814x of the sorting guide plate 814 to the card storage 812 side. Control as follows. Thereby, the distribution guide plate 814 presses the card C to the pulley 818a (drive roller) via the timing belt 816 on the card storage 812 side. As a result, as shown in FIG. 68C, the pulley 818a (driving roller) suitably contacts the card C through the timing belt 816 until it reaches the rear end portion in the card C transport direction. It is possible to send C without remaining in the card storage 812.

Furthermore, since the pulley 818a and the pinching roller 828a are disposed at a position overlapping the sorting guide plate 814, the card C can be surely sent inward of the card storage.
Thus, the card | curd C carried in is laminated | stacked and stored in the card storage 812. FIG.

  The read / write position is set so that the card C positioned at the read / write position overlaps the card discharge port 808 side of the distribution guide plate 814, so that the card C at the read / write position and the distribution guide plate 814 Compared to the case where the cards are set so as to be arranged in series in the transport direction without overlapping, the card processor 800 can be designed to have a shorter length in the transport direction, and the apparatus can be downsized.

  Of course, the read / write position may be set to a position where the card C located at the read / write position overlaps the card storage 812 side of the sorting guide plate 814. In this case, when the card C at the read / write position is guided to the card discharge port 808 on the opposite side with respect to the distribution guide plate 814, the card C is once temporarily distributed by the card transport unit 814. Then, the distribution guide plate 814 is position-controlled and conveyed to the card discharge port 808 on the opposite side with respect to the distribution guide plate 814.

  Next, the operation of the card processing machine 800 when money is inserted into the money discriminating device provided in the platform ball lending machine will be described.

  When a player inserts money into the money identification device during play, and the card C is already in the read / write position in the card processing machine 800, the control unit inserts money into the money amount information of the card C. The money amount information of the card C is rewritten to the new money amount information obtained by the addition. Thereby, the player can borrow the pachinko ball for the new amount.

  On the other hand, when the player does not have the card C (that is, without inserting the card C into the card processing machine 800), the player inserts money into the currency identification device, or the inserted card C is stored in the card storage 812 or the card collection. When the money is inserted into the money discriminating apparatus after it has been collected in the storage, the control unit applies one card C stored in the card storage 812 by means of the card removal means, and reads and writes It is transported to the position, and money amount information corresponding to the amount inserted into the card C is written to enable the game.

  The control of the control unit when one card C is moved from the card storage 812 to the read / write position will be described.

  First, the control unit first drives the timing belt 816 in the reverse direction in the conveyance direction, that is, from the card conveyance path 806 side toward the card insertion port 804 side. Subsequently, the plunger-type solenoid 848 is energized to move the kick plate 844 toward the card storage 812 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, the card in the card storage 812 is most distributed by the rear side of the card storage 812, that is, the end on the kick plate 844 side being urged toward the distribution guide plate 814 by the leaf spring 852. The card C on the guide plate 814 side is located in contact with the sorting guide plate 814. Accordingly, the kick plate 844 that is formed slightly thinner than the thickness of the card C and moves along the sorting guide plate 814 comes into contact with the end face of the card C closest to the sorting guide plate 814, and the card C is stored in the card storage 812. It will move to the outside of. As shown in FIG. 69, the other end of the card C is guided by the chamfered surface of the baffle pin 814b, passes between the sorting guide plate 814 and the baffle pin 814b, and is clamped with the timing belt 816. It is inserted between the rollers 828a. Accordingly, the card C is transported by the card transport unit and transported to the read / write position. Further, the control unit decrements the storage number counter.

  At this time, due to the frictional force between the kick plate 844 or the moved card C, the other cards Ca in the card storage 812 also go out of the card storage 812, and a plurality of cards C, There is a concern that Ca may be transported to the card transport unit, but the gap between the baffle pins 814b and the sorting guide plate 814 is set to be narrower than the thickness of the two cards C and Ca. Only one card C passes through the gap and comes into contact with the card transport unit, and the above-mentioned problem that is a concern cannot occur.

  The card C transported again by the card transport unit can be transported to a read / write position, and money amount information corresponding to the amount of money inserted into the money identifying device is written and used for a player's game.

  Thereafter, when the player finishes the game, the card C at the read / write position is issued from the card insertion slot 804, re-stored in the card storage 812, or recovered in the card recovery box. It goes without saying that is possible.

  According to the card processing machine 800 according to the third embodiment, since the card C stored in the card storage 12 can be issued, the balance of the money inserted into the currency identification device is used as the card storage. A function of writing and issuing the card C stored in 812 can be realized. That is, it is possible to realize a function of issuing a card C in which the balance of the inserted money is written to the interbank ball lending machine.

  Furthermore, according to the card processing machine 800, the card C that cannot enter the card storage 812 is discharged from the card discharge port 808 and dropped to be collected in a collection box below the card processing machine 800. Therefore, even if the card storage 812 is full, it is not necessary for the store clerk to take a measure such as taking out the card C from the card storage 812, so that time and labor can be saved, and the interbank ball lending machine is always operated. It becomes possible. In addition, it is possible to configure the collection box so that a large number of cards C can be collected by increasing the volume of the collection box, and the collection box can be easily opened and closed to facilitate collection of cards C in the collection box by store staff or the like. it can.

  Furthermore, the card processor 800 can be configured with a simple mechanism, and thus can be easily reduced in size and thickness. Therefore, if this card processing machine 800 is adopted as a non-member card processing unit (storage medium processing unit) in a pedestal machine, the pedestal machine can be made smaller and thinner in accordance with a narrow installation space such as between pachinko machines. Can be installed between existing pachinko machines with a width of 4cm and can be installed between pachinko machines without changing the design of the island width in the pachinko store. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, since the card processing machine 800 can be configured with a simple mechanism, it is possible to reduce the cost of manufacturing and introducing a pedestal machine that employs the card processing machine, and thus a gaming system.

  Furthermore, since the card processing machine 800 can be configured with a simple mechanism, the card processing machine 800 and the pedestal machine and game system that employs the card processing machine 800 have few failures and malfunctions. It is possible to prevent the rental of game media from being delayed, and the need for operations and maintenance by store clerk or the like.

  By the way, in the card processing machine 800 according to the third embodiment, the number of cards C that can be stored in the card storage 812 is set to 6, but a conventional amusement store such as a conventional pachinko store or the like. As a result of statistics on the number of cards deducted between the newly issued card and the card that is inserted and collected with the conventional daitama ball lending machine, the newly issued card is The inventors of the present application have confirmed that there is almost no occurrence of seven or more cards than the cards that are inserted and collected. That is, in the case of using for a general interbank ball lending machine, it is sufficient for the card storage 812 to store about six cards C.

  Of course, in the card processing apparatus of the present invention, the number of cards that can be stored in the card storage is not limited to about six, and the number is a design matter that can be appropriately changed according to the application.

  Note that the card processor 800 according to the third embodiment is configured to collect or store the card shape storage medium when the valuable value specifying information recorded in the card shape storage medium is 0. The card processing apparatus of the invention is not limited to this application. For example, the card shape storage medium may be collected (discharged) when it is detected that the valuable value information has been illegally rewritten or the storage means of the card shape storage medium has failed. .

  Moreover, in the card processing machine 800 according to the third embodiment, the card processing apparatus according to the present invention is used by being incorporated in a lending machine, but the card processing apparatus according to the present invention is limited to this. However, the present invention can be used for all purposes as long as it reads data from the card shape storage medium and / or writes data to the card shape storage medium.

(Counter 9)
47 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the counter 9, FIG. 48 is a diagram showing the components of the counter 9, and FIG. 49 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the counter 9.

  First, the configuration of the counter 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 47 shows a perspective view of the counter 9, which is mainly composed of a card insertion slot 9a, a game medium insertion section 9b, an all button 9c, a count result display section 9d, a return button 9e, and a receipt ticket issuing slot 9f. Has been.

  The counter 9 counts the number of pachinko balls or medals. When the member IC card 30 is inserted into the card insertion slot 9a that accepts only the member IC card 30, the ID stored in the member IC card 30 is read and the counted value is used as the number of stored balls. Is stored in the management device 13 based on the above. In addition, the counting machine 9 may reduce the points given by using the member IC card 30 as, for example, the number of balls, and add the reduced number of balls to the number of balls counted by the counting machine 9. it can.

  On the other hand, when the member IC card 30 is not inserted into the card insertion slot 9a, the counted information is recorded on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and the receipt is issued from the receipt ticket issuing slot 9f. In addition, the simple management ID is recorded on the receipt, and the simple management ID is managed together with the number of balls counted by the counter 9 until the prize is exchanged using the receipt. .

  As shown in FIG. 48, the counter 9 includes a control unit 400, a card processing unit 401, a recording medium processing unit 402, a selection button detection unit 403, and a counting processing unit 404.

  The control unit 400 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 400, signal input / output between the respective units of the card processing unit 401, the recording medium processing unit 402, the selection button detection unit 403, and the counting processing unit 404, and the management device 13 via the network 8 Controls the input and output of signals between.

  The card processing unit 401 reads, for example, an ID and valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 9a, and sends the read information to the control unit 400. And writing the updated valuable information from the control unit 400 to the member IC card 30. The reader / writer is configured, for example.

  The recording medium processing unit 402 records the number of balls and the simple management ID counted by the counting processing unit 404 on a receipt, for example, as a barcode, and issues the recorded receipt from the receipt ticketing opening 9f. .

  The selection button detection unit 403 detects that the all button 9c and the return button 9e are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 400 based on the pressed signal.

  The counting processing unit 404 counts the number of balls thrown into the game medium throwing unit 9b and outputs the counted information to the control unit 400. The result counted by the counting processing unit 404 can be displayed on the counting result display unit 9d, for example.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 400, such as the card processing unit 401, the recording medium processing unit 402, the selection button detection unit 403, and the counting processing unit 404, operate as follows (FIG. 49).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The counting processing unit 404 counts the game media input to the game media input unit 9b (step S410). The result counted by the counting processing unit 404 is output to the control unit 400. The control unit 400 can also output information for displaying the coefficient result on the counting result display unit 9d to the counting result display unit 9d, for example.

  Then, the selection button detection unit 403 determines whether or not the all button 9c has been pressed (step S411). If the determination in step S411 is No, the process returns to start. If the determination in step S411 is YES, the information is output to the control unit 400.

  Subsequently, it is determined in the card processing unit 401 whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted (step S412).

  If the determination in step S412 is No, the control unit 400 outputs the information on the number of balls and the simple management ID counted by the counting processing unit 404 to the management device 13 via the network 8, and the recording medium Information on the number of balls and simple management ID counted by the counting processing unit 404 is output from the control unit 400 to the processing unit 402. Based on the information output from the control unit 400, the recording medium processing unit 402 records the number of balls and the simple management ID on the receipt as, for example, a barcode, and issues a receipt from the receipt ticketing opening 9f (step S413). ).

  If the determination in step S412 is YES, the card processing unit 401 reads the ID stored in the member IC card 30 and outputs the read ID to the control unit 400 (step S414).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 403 determines whether or not the return button 9e has been pressed (step S415).

  If the determination in step S415 is No, the process returns and returns to the start. In the case of Yes in step S415, the card processing unit 401 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 9a (returns to the card insertion slot 9a). The control unit 400 transmits the ID read by the card processing unit 401 and the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 (step S417). Then, in the management device 13, the number of balls counted by the counting processing unit 404 is added to the number of balls already stored based on the ID (step S417).

  In addition, it is preferable to display the number of accumulated balls after the addition in step S417 because the player can grasp how much the total number of accumulated balls is. The counter 9 includes a pachinko ball and a medal used in a slot machine.

(Premium Management Machine (POS) 11)
FIG. 50 is a side view showing the appearance of the free gift management machine (POS) 11, FIG. 51 is a view showing the components of the free gift management machine (POS) 11, and FIG. 52 shows the operation of the free gift management machine (POS) 11. It is a figure which shows a flow.

  First, with reference to FIG. 50, the configuration of the gift manager (POS) 11 will be described.

  FIG. 50 is a side view of the prize management machine (POS) 11, which includes a card insertion slot 11a, a password input numeric keyboard 11b, a barcode reader 11c, a display unit 11d, and a special prize button 11e. The general prize selection unit 11f is mainly configured.

  The prize management machine (POS) 11 refers to the number of stored balls based on the ID from the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 11a, and displays the number of stored balls, the type of the prize exchanged according to the number of stored balls, and the quantity. If the prize dispenser 18 is installed, the type and quantity of the prize to be paid out to the prize dispenser 18 are instructed. Further, when using a receipt issued by the counter 9, the information recorded on the receipt is read by the barcode reader 11c, and the number of stored balls is exchanged for the number of stored balls based on the information. is there.

  The prize when the special prize button 11e is pressed includes, for example, a large prize (2500 yen), a small prize (1000 yen), and the like. For example, when a prize dispenser 18 is provided, the prize is automatically paid out. When the prize dispenser 18 is not provided, the prize is paid out by a store clerk or the like based on the displayed type and quantity of the prize to be exchanged. For example, when exchanging with a general prize such as cigarette or juice, the general prize selection unit 11f selects a prize or the number to be exchanged and exchanges the prize. When exchanging with a general prize, a clerk or the like often pays out a prize, but the prize can be automatically paid out by a prize dispenser or the like.

  In addition, the prize management machine (POS) 11 may exchange points for use of the member IC card 30 for prizes such as tobacco and juice.

  As shown in FIG. 51, the prize management machine (POS) 11 includes a control unit 500, a card processing unit 501, a recording medium processing unit 502, a selection button detection unit 503, and a prize payout processing unit 504.

  The control unit 500 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 500, the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, the input / output of signals between the various units of the prize payout processing unit 504, and the management device 13 via the network 8 Controls the input and output of signals during

  The card processing unit 501 reads, for example, an ID or valuable information managed by the ID stored in the member IC card 30 inserted from the card insertion slot 11a, and sends the read information to the control unit 500. And writing the updated valuable information from the control unit 500 to the member IC card 30, for example, a reader / writer.

  The recording medium processing unit 502 reads the number of balls and the simple management ID recorded on the receipt by the barcode reader 11c and outputs the read information to the control unit 500.

  Information such as the counted number of balls read by the card processing unit 501 or the recording medium processing unit 502 is displayed on the display unit 11d. The display unit 11d also displays the type and number of prizes to be exchanged.

  The selection button detection unit 503 detects that the selection button of the password input numeric keyboard 11b, the special prize button 11e, and the general prize selection unit 11f has been pressed, and the control unit 500 determines based on the pressed signal. A signal is output.

  Based on the signal detected by the selection button detection unit 503, the premium payout processing unit 504 outputs premium payout information such as the type and number of special prizes to be paid out to the display unit 11d and the premium dispenser 18, for example. is there.

  The device units controlled by the control unit 500, such as the card processing unit 501, the recording medium processing unit 502, the selection button detection unit 503, and the prize payout processing unit 504, operate as follows (FIG. 52).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  It is determined whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted in the card processing unit 501 (step S510).

  If the determination in step S510 is No, the number of balls and simple management ID recorded on the receipt are read by the barcode reader (step S511). The simple management ID read by the card processing unit 501 is output to the control unit 500 and further output from the control unit 500 to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S511). Then, the number of balls based on the simple management ID stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device to the control unit 500 via the network 8 (step S511).

  The control unit 500 compares the number of balls based on the simple management ID recorded on the receipt and the number of balls based on the simple management ID output from the management device 13 to determine whether or not they match ( Step S512).

  If the determination in step S512 is No, the control unit 500 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S512 is yes, the process proceeds to step S518.

  If the determination in step S510 is yes, the card processing unit 501 reads the ID and password stored in the member IC card 30, and outputs the read ID and password to the control unit 500 (step S513). ).

  In addition, the selection button detection unit 503 detects the security code input with the security code input numeric keyboard 11b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 500 (step S514). The controller 500 compares and determines the password read from the member IC card 30 and the password entered on the password entry numeric keyboard 11b (step S515).

  If it is determined in step S515 that both numbers do not match (NG), the card processing unit 501 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 11a (returns to the card insertion slot 11a) (step) S516). However, here, without returning the member IC card 30, the store clerk is informed that the passwords do not match, and the store clerk notifies the player using the member IC card 30, for example, the date of birth or telephone call. You may ask for a number, etc., and if the answer by the player matches what is actually registered, you may be able to change the forgotten PIN.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S515 that both numbers match (in the case of OK), the control unit 500 transmits the ID read in step S513 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 (step S517). ). Then, the management device 13 reads the number of stored balls managed by the ID (step S517).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 503 determines whether or not the special prize button 11e has been pressed (step S518).

  If the result of the determination in step S518 is No, it is the general prize that is requested to be exchanged, such as tobacco or juice, and the information on the prize and quantity selected by the general prize selection unit 11f is selected. The button detection unit 403 determines (step S519).

  The detection signal determined by the selection button detection unit 403 is output to the prize payout processing unit 504 via the control unit 500. The type and quantity of the selected general giveaway are displayed on the display unit 11d (step S520).

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of prizes paid out from the number of paid-out prize stocks, and outputs the information to the prize-paying processing part 504. Step S521).

  If the determination in step S518 is yes, it is determined in the prize payout processing unit 504 whether or not the prize dispenser 18 is provided (step S522).

  In the case of Yes in step S522, the control unit 500 obtains information such as the type and number of prizes to be paid out from the information on the number of stored balls read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. The information is output to the prize payout processing unit 504 and displayed on the display unit 11d (step S523). The prize payout processing unit 504 outputs the information to the prize payer 18 and pays out the prize from the prize dispenser 18 (step S523).

  In the case of No in step S522, the control unit 500 obtains information such as the type and number of prizes to be paid out from the information on the number of stored balls read from the management device 13 based on the ID or the simple management ID. This is output to the premium payout processing unit 504. Then, the prize payout processing unit 504 displays the information on the display unit 11d (step S524). In this case, a prize is paid out by a store clerk or the like based on the display on the display unit 11d.

  Then, the control unit 500 subtracts the number of special prizes paid out from the special prize stock quantity, and outputs the information to the prize payout processing part 504. The prize payout processing part 504 updates the information on the special prize stock quantity. (Step S525).

  Next, it is determined again whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted in the card processing unit 501 (step S526).

  If the determination in step S526 is No, based on the simple management ID, the number of balls exchanged for a prize and the type and number of prizes paid out are stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 (step S527). ). Note that these pieces of information stored in the prize payout processing unit 504 are stored for a predetermined period. Further, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls stored in the management device 13 is deleted (step S527).

  If the determination in step S526 is YES, the number of balls exchanged for the prize and the type and number of the paid-out prize are transmitted from the control unit 500 to the management apparatus 13 via the network 8 based on the ID. And stored for each ID in the management apparatus 13 (step S528).

(Checkout machine 10)
53 is a side view showing the appearance of the settlement machine 10, FIG. 54 is a diagram showing the components of the settlement machine 10, and FIG. 55 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the settlement machine 10.

  First, the configuration of the settlement machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 53 shows a view of the settlement machine 10 from the side, including a card insertion slot 10a, a password input numeric keyboard 10b, a bill return slot 10c, a change receipt 10d, a settlement button 10e, a cancellation button 10f, The display unit 10g is mainly configured.

  The checkout machine 10 returns the power balance of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 10a in cash. Here, the frequency is a value obtained by frequencyizing the amount of money received. For example, when 10,000 yen is frequencyd, the frequency becomes 100 frequency. The frequency balance is the remaining frequency obtained by subtracting the used frequency from the frequency.

  Moreover, in the checkout machine 10, you may reduce the points provided by using the member IC card 30 by, for example, cashing.

  When the member IC card 30 is inserted, when the password is input by the password input numeric keyboard 10b provided in the checkout machine 10, the password stored in the member IC card 30 is input. Checking with a password is performed, and if they match, a settlement operation is performed. As a result, in the case of a member player, for example, even if the member IC card 30 is dropped and the member IC card 30 is handed over to a third party, the frequency balance is cashed unless the PIN is known. Never happen. In this way, when the player leaves the seat, for example, to go to the toilet, the frequency balance is not cashed even if the member IC card is stolen.

  In addition, when the member IC card 30 is passed to a third party, it is conceivable that the third party will use the amount balance for the game. Based on the membership number and password entered by the inter-station machine, the membership IC card 30 can be controlled so that it cannot be used for each device.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, the period that can be held as a frequency balance is limited to, for example, one day, so if it is not within that period, the frequency balance is settled by the settlement machine 10. Can not be cashed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the non-member IC card 31 from being taken out of the pachinko hall or the slot machine hall and lost or damaged.

  As shown in FIG. 54, the checkout machine 10 includes a control unit 600, a card processing unit 601, a money processing unit 602, and a selection button detection unit 603.

  The control unit 600 mainly includes an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In the control unit 600, input / output of signals between the respective units of the card processing unit 601, money processing unit 602, and selection button detection unit 603, and input / output of signals to / from the management device 13 via the network 8. Is controlling.

  The card processing unit 601 reads, for example, IDs and valuable information managed by the IDs stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 inserted from the card insertion slot 10a. The information is output to the control unit 600, and the updated valuable information from the control unit 600 is written to the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, and is composed of, for example, a reader / writer. The

  Based on the ID read by the card processing unit 601, the money processing unit 602 repays the amount corresponding to the frequency of the valuable information read from the management device 13 from the bill return port 10c and the change receiver 10d. Also, the money processing unit 602 can output information such as the frequency balance and the refund amount to the display unit 10g, and can display the frequency balance and the refund amount on the display unit 10g.

  The selection button detection unit 603 detects that the password input numeric keyboard 10b, the checkout button 10e, and the cancel button 10f are pressed, and outputs a signal to the control unit 600 based on the pressed signals. is there.

  And each apparatus part of the card | curd process part 601, the money process part 602, and the selection button detection part 603 controlled by the control part 600 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 55).

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  It is determined whether or not the non-member IC card 31 is inserted in the card processing unit 601 (step S610).

  If the determination in step S610 is YES, the date information stored in the non-member IC card 31 is output to the control unit 600, and it is determined whether the date is valid (step S611).

  If the determination in step S611 is No, the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the non-member IC card 31 to the card processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 601 returns the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 10a (returns to the card insertion slot 10a) (step S612).

  If YES in step S611, the card processing unit 601 reads the ID stored in the non-member IC card 31, and outputs the read ID to the control unit 600. The ID output to the control unit 600 is output to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S613). Then, the frequency balance information based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31 stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 (step S613). The information on the power balance output to the control unit 600 is output from the control unit 600 to the money processing unit 602. Further, the frequency balance information is output from the money processing unit 602 to the display unit 10g, and the frequency balance is displayed on the display unit 10g (step S619).

  If the determination in step S610 is No, it is determined whether or not the member IC card 30 is inserted in the card processing unit 601 (step S614).

  If the determination in step S614 is No, the control unit 600 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S614 is Yes, the card processing unit 601 reads the ID and password stored in the member IC card 30, and outputs the read ID and password to the control unit 600 (step S615). ). In addition, the ID output to the control unit 600 is output to the management device 13 via the network 8 (step S615). Then, the power balance based on the ID of the member IC card 30 stored in the management device 13 is output from the management device 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 (step S615).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 603 detects the password entered with the password input numeric keyboard 10b, and outputs the detection signal to the control unit 600 (step S616).

  The control unit 600 compares and determines the password read from the member IC card 30 and the password entered using the password entry numeric keyboard 10b (step S617).

  If it is determined in step S617 that both numbers do not match (NG), the control unit 600 outputs information for returning the member IC card 30 to the card processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 601 returns the member IC card 30 from the card insertion slot 10a (returns to the card insertion slot 10a) (step S618).

  On the other hand, if both numbers match in the determination in step S617 (in the case of OK), the control unit 600 outputs the frequency balance output from the management apparatus 13 to the control unit 600 via the network 8 in step S615. Information is output to the money processing unit 602. Further, the frequency balance information is output from the money processing unit 602 to the display unit 10g, and the frequency balance is displayed on the display unit 10g (step S619).

  Next, the selection button detection unit 604 determines whether or not the settlement button 10e has been pressed (step S620).

  If the determination in step S620 is No, the information is output to the control unit 600. Subsequently, the selection button detection unit 604 determines whether or not the cancel button 10f has been pressed (step S621).

  If the determination in step S621 is No, the control unit 600 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S <b> 621 is Yes, the selection button detection unit 604 outputs the information to the control unit 600. The control unit 600 outputs information for returning the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 to the card processing unit 601. Upon receiving the information, the card processing unit 601 returns the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 from the card insertion slot 10a (returns to the card insertion slot 10a) (step S622).

  If the determination in step S620 is Yes, the selection button detection unit 603 outputs the information to the control unit 600. And the control part 600 outputs the information which refunds the money amount corresponding to the balance frequency read from the management apparatus 13 to the money process part 602 based on ID. Based on the information, the money handling unit 602 returns money from the banknote return port 10c and the change receiver 10d (step S623).

  The amount settled based on the ID of the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is output from the control unit 600 to the management device 13 via the network 8 and settled from the frequency balance based on each ID. Frequency is reduced. Basically, since all the frequency balances are settled, the frequency balance becomes 0 (step S624).

  When the process of step S624 is completed, the member IC card 30 is returned (returned to the card insertion slot 10a) from the card insertion slot 10a by the card processing unit 601 (step S618).

  On the other hand, the IC card 31 for non-members is all settled and the count balance becomes 0. Therefore, the non-member IC card 31 is moved from the card processing unit 601 to a storage unit (not shown) provided in the settlement machine 10 and collected. (Step S625).

(Management device 13)
56 is a diagram showing the components of the management device 13, and FIG. 57 is a diagram showing the flow of operations in the management device 13.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the management device 13 includes a plurality of pachinko machines 2, platform machines 3 and 4 connected to each of the plurality of pachinko machines 2, a plurality of slot machine machines 5, and a slot machine machine 5. The inter-vehicle machine 6 connected between them, the island computer 7 and the network 8 are connected. The management device 13 is also connected via the network 8 to the counter 9, the payment machine 10, the gift management machine (POS) 11, the replay acceptance machine 12, the ticketing machine 20, the data display machine 21, the data release machine 22, and the like. Has been.

  Further, information input to the management device 13 via the network 8 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15. In addition, the management device 13 is connected to, for example, a personal computer 17 and the personal computer 17 can view information on the management device 13. In addition, since the personal computer 17 can access each information managed by the management device 13, it can display and print each information. Furthermore, the personal computer 17 can also perform various settings of the management device 13 such as setting of a replay fee and member registration.

  The management device 13 includes: inter-machines 3, 4, 6, a counter 9, a payment machine 10, a prize management machine (POS) 11, a replay accepting machine 12, a ticketing machine 20, a data display machine 21, a data disclosure machine 22, etc. It manages information from other devices. Based on the communication of information with the management device 13 for each device described above, the management device 13 stores various types of information as will be described later.

  Moreover, the management apparatus 13 can also output information, such as a slump graph, the number of starts, and the number of jackpots, for each gaming machine, to the data display 21 attached to the upper part of each gaming machine. The data display 21 displays this information on the display unit, and provides the player with information on the gaming table.

  Furthermore, the management device 13 can also output information such as a slump graph, the number of start times, the number of jackpots, etc., information about the gaming machine ranking, winning / losing for each gaming machine, etc. to the data publishing machine 22. The data publishing machine 22 displays this information on the display unit, and provides the player with information on the gaming table.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the management apparatus 13 includes a control unit 700, a member card information management unit 701, a non-member card information management unit 702, and an output processing unit 703.

  The control unit 700 is mainly composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a read-only memory (ROM), and a random access memory (RAM). The CPU uses various programs and data stored in the ROM and RAM. Execute the process. In this control unit 700, signal input / output between each unit of the member card information management unit 701, non-member card information management unit 702, output processing unit 703, and signal between each device via the network 8 I / O is controlled. Further, the control unit 700 is connected to the management device 13 via the network 8 so as to be able to communicate with the control unit of each device.

  Here, the management apparatus 13 can also be constituted by a plurality of computer systems on the same network to which roles are shared. For example, if a plurality of computer systems for card management, customer management, game machine management, data display machine management, and the like are used, each role can be executed at a higher speed.

  The member card information management unit 701 manages information when the member IC card 30 is used for each device. FIG. 58 shows an example of the information management list 750. The information management list 750 shown in FIG. 58 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When the member IC card 30 is used, based on the ID of the member IC card 30, for example, as described in the information management list 750, for example, the number of stored balls, the balance of frequency, the number of stored balls for replay, It manages the amount of points, the amount inserted into the machine or the ticketing machine, and the settlement amount. These data are managed for each ID of the member IC card 30 and further managed as history information, daily information, weekly information, and the like. The information management list 750 shown in FIG. 58 is an example of daily information.

  Note that the management items for the member player using the member IC card 30 are not limited to the management items described in the information management list 750 in FIG. 58. For example, the management items for each type of game machine played (Launching balls), safe (balls supplied to the upper plate of the game, that is, the player's winning balls), winning / losing information (those deducting out from the safe), number of jackpots, CR machine sales, etc., and member games A person's address, name, age, favorite platform, contact information, etc. can also be set as management items.

  The non-member card information management unit 702 manages information when the non-member IC card 31 is used for each device, and FIG. 59 shows an example of the information management list 751. The information management list 751 shown in FIG. 58 can be viewed on, for example, the personal computer 17 connected to the management apparatus 13.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, based on the ID of the non-member IC card 31, for example, in a frequency balance, a pedestal machine or a ticket machine as described in the information management list 751 The amount of money inserted and the amount of payment are managed. These data are managed for each ID of the non-member IC card 31. When the non-member IC card 31 is used, the period during which the frequency balance can be held is limited to, for example, one day. Therefore, if it is not within the period, the balance of the frequency cannot be settled and cashed by the settlement machine 10.

  When the non-member IC card 31 is used, information corresponding to a period in which the frequency balance can be held is managed. The information management list 751 shown in FIG. 59 is an example of information in the management period. Note that the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls (counted by the counter 9) at the time of receipt issuance is temporarily managed in order to prevent the use of forged receipts. Therefore, the information on the simple management ID and the number of balls is deleted from the management device 13 after confirming the appropriateness of the receipt at the time of prize exchange in the prize manager (POS) 11.

  Here, when the non-member IC card 31 is used, out (fire ball), safe (supply ball to the upper plate of the game, that is, a player's acquired ball), win / loss (out is reduced from safe) ), The number of stored balls, the number of stored balls for replay, replay fee, points, type of game machine, number of jackpots, CR machine sales, etc. Is different.

  The output processing unit 703 manages information transmitted to the card center 16 such as a business result of one day based on data managed by the member card information management unit 701 and the non-member card information management unit 702. ing. For example, when an end-of-day processing signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management device 13, information to be transmitted to the card center 16 is output to the protocol converter 14 via the control unit 700. Information output to the protocol converter 14 is transmitted to the card center 16 via the modem 15.

  And each apparatus part of the member card information management part 701, the nonmember card information management part 702, and the output process part 703 controlled by the control part 700 operate | moves as follows (FIG. 57). In addition, since the operation | movement about the communication of the information with each apparatus was described in the description part of each apparatus, the management operation | movement of the information input into the management apparatus 13 is mainly demonstrated here.

  The operation will be described below with reference to FIG.

  Information from the ticket issuing machine 20, the replay accepting machine 12, the inter-machines 3, 4, 6, the counter 9, the gift management machine (POS) 11, the checkout machine 10, etc. is input to the control unit 700 of the management device 13. (Step S710).

  The control unit 700 determines whether or not the information input in step S710 is information when the member IC card 30 is used (step S711).

  If the determination in step S711 is yes, the input information is output to the member card information management unit 701 (step S712). The membership card information management unit 701 manages input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 58, based on the input information (step S712).

  If the determination in step S711 is No, the input information is output to the nonmember card information management unit 702 (step S713). Based on the input information, the non-member card information management unit 702 manages the input information for each ID and item, for example, as shown in FIG. 59 (step S713).

  Next, in the output processing unit 703, it is determined whether or not an end-of-day processing signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management apparatus 13 (step S714).

  If the determination in step S714 is No, the control unit 700 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S714 is yes, the daily sales totaled based on the data managed by, for example, the member card information management unit 701 and the non-member card information management unit 702 from the output processing unit 703. Information such as the result is transmitted to the card center 16 via the control unit 700, the protocol converter 14 and the modem 15 (step S715).

  Next, the output processing unit 703 determines whether or not a data transmission request signal is input from the personal computer 17 or the like to the management apparatus 13 (step S716).

  If the determination in step S716 is No, the control unit 700 enters a standby state. If the determination in step S716 is Yes, based on the data managed by the member card information management unit 701 and the non-member card information management unit 702, for example, data as shown in FIG. 58 or FIG. The data is output to the personal computer 17 or the like (step S717). Based on the data managed by the member card information management unit 701 and the non-member card information management unit 702, the output data is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 17.

  Next, start-up processing is performed (step S718). In the start-up process, whether or not communication with each device described above is possible via a network and whether or not there is a failure in each device is confirmed by the self-diagnosis function of each device. In this confirmation, when communication with each device is not possible or when it is determined that there is a failure in each device, the store clerk is notified.

  The storage medium processing apparatus, the storage medium processing method, the storage medium processing system, the game management method, the card processing apparatus, the card processing method, and the like in the storage medium processing apparatus system according to the embodiment have been described above.

  In the storage medium processing device, the storage medium processing method, the storage medium processing system, the game management method, the card processing device and the card processing method of the present invention, a non-member player does not purchase a prepaid card by going to the ticket vending machine. In addition, it goes directly to the game machine and deposits cash such as 10,000 yen into the bill insertion slot 19a of the bill recognition device with storage mechanism 19 connected so as to be able to communicate information with the storage medium processing device. Therefore, the game can be performed comfortably without inconvenience. In addition, this makes it possible to reduce the game stop time by the player, improve the operating rate of the gaming machine, and perform efficient management on the management side of the game hall.

  In addition, since the non-member IC card 31 having no valuable value stored in the card storage unit 204 can be issued again with a valuable value, the game stop time by the player can be reduced, and the game The operating rate of the machine can be improved. In addition, since a large number of non-member IC cards 31 can be stored, it is possible to save labor for the store clerk to frequently replenish or collect the non-member IC cards 31.

  Furthermore, since the non-member IC card 31 having no valuable value is stored in the card storage unit 204 without being returned, problems such as loss of the non-member IC card 31 can be solved. In addition, when the storage capacity of the non-member IC card 31 in the card storage unit 204 is exceeded, the non-member IC card 31 can be recovered by the card recovery unit 216, so that many non-member IC cards 31 can be recovered. Can be stored in the storage medium processing apparatus.

  Further, in the storage medium processing device, when a defective member IC card 30 or non-member IC card 31 that cannot be read or written from the outside is inserted, the defective member IC card 30 or non-member IC card is inserted. Since the card 31 is returned, in particular, in the case of the non-member IC card 31, it is possible to prevent the defective non-member IC card 31 from being stored. Further, even if the stored non-member IC card 31 is defective, it can be eliminated.

  Further, since the member player and the non-member player can be managed separately by using the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31, a privilege is given to the member player. Thus, it is possible to differentiate between a member player and a non-member player.

  In addition, as described above, the processing as a member and the processing as a non-member are given a difference, and the processing of the member is preferentially encouraged to return to the store, but the processing as a member, as a non-member This process is not limited to the process described above, and it is sufficient if there is a difference between the process as a member and the process as a non-member.

  In addition, since the management device 13 manages information about each device, the personal computer 17 connected to the management device 13 and the like, the sales situation of each gaming machine and the entire gaming hall, the players of each member It is possible to grasp the usage status of all at once.

  Here, the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 has only an ID and the other information is managed by the management device 13. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Instead, the configuration, control of the system, and the like can be expanded and changed within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

  The expanded and modified embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, information can also be stored in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 itself. In that case, the latest information is written in the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 before the member IC card 30 or the non-member IC card 31 is returned, and then returned.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the pachinko ball is used as the game medium has been described. Of course, the same effect can be obtained when a medal is used as the game medium.

1 is a schematic diagram of a storage medium processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view of an IC card for members and an IC card for non-members. The side view which shows the external appearance of a ticket issuing machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a ticket issuing machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a ticket issuing machine. The side view which shows the external appearance of a replay acceptance machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a replay acceptance machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a replay acceptance machine. FIG. The top view which shows an example of a pedestrian machine (unit). The perspective view of a card processing machine. AA sectional drawing of the card processing machine of FIG. BB sectional drawing of the card processing machine of FIG. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 11 illustrating the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. CC sectional drawing of a card processing machine main body. DD sectional drawing of a card processing machine main body. The figure which shows the external appearance of a conveyance belt and two rotating shafts. The perspective view of the IC card for nonmembers clamped by the card taking-in upper part and the card taking-in lower part. The figure which shows the storage operation | movement to the card storage part of the IC card for nonmembers. The figure which shows the taking-out operation | movement from the card storage part of the IC card for nonmembers. The figure which shows the guidance operation | movement to the card | curd discharge part of the IC card for nonmembers. CC sectional drawing of the card processing machine main body which shows the other structure of a lower flap. The figure which shows the structure part of a pedestrian machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in an inter-machine. The perspective view of a card processing machine. FIG. 32 is an AA cross-sectional view of the card processing machine of FIG. 31. BB sectional drawing of the card processing machine of FIG. CC sectional drawing of the card processing machine of FIG. DD sectional drawing of the card processing machine of FIG. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 31 showing the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 31 showing the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 31 showing the conveying operation of the member IC card or the non-member IC card. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. The DD sectional view of Drawing 34 showing conveyance operation of a member IC card or a non-member IC card. Sectional drawing of the other example of a card processing machine. The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a counter. The figure which shows the structure part of a counter. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a counter. The side view which shows the external appearance of a prize management machine (POS). The figure which shows the structure part of a prize management machine (POS). The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a prize management machine (POS). The side view which shows the external appearance of a payment machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a payment machine. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a payment machine. The figure which shows the structure part of a management apparatus. The figure which shows the flow of operation | movement in a management apparatus. The figure which shows an example of the information management list | wrist when a member IC card is used. The figure which shows an example of the information management table | surface when an IC coin is used. The perspective external view of the card processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. Side surface explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the card processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The bottom explanatory view showing the composition of the card processing unit concerning a 3rd embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the card processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the read / write position of a card-shaped storage medium. It is explanatory drawing which shows the position to which a distribution guide plate moves, (a) is a position which guides a card shape storage medium to the card | curd discharge port side, (b) is a card | curd storage medium is guided to the card storage side. The figure which shows a position. The expansion explanatory drawing of the one end part by the side of the introduction of a card-shaped storage medium of a distribution guide plate. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which the distribution guide plate is guiding the card-shaped storage medium to the card discharge port side. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the distribution guide plate is guiding the card shape storage medium to the card storage side, (a) to the position where a distribution guide plate guides the card shape storage medium to the card storage side (B) is a state where the sorting guide plate is guiding the leading end side in the conveyance direction of the card shape storage medium to the card storage side, and (c) is a state where the sorting guide plate is the card shape storage medium. The figure which shows the state which is guiding the card | curd storage side while pressing the conveyance direction rear end side to a drive roller (timing belt). Explanatory drawing which shows the operation | movement at the time of moving the card shape storage medium stored in the card storage to one read / write position.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Storage-medium processing apparatus 2 ... Pachinko machine 3, 4, 6 ... Stand machine 5 ... Slot machine 7 ... Island computer 8 ... Network 9 ... Counter 10 ... Settlement machine 11 ... Premium management machine (POS)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Replay acceptance machine 13 ... Management apparatus 14 ... Protocol converter 15 ... Modem 16 ... Card center 17 ... Personal computer 18 ... Gift dispenser 19 ... Banknote identification device with a storage mechanism 19a ... Bill insertion port 19b ... Intermediary machine designation button DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 20 ... Ticketing machine 21 ... Data display machine 22 ... Data disclosure machine 800 ... Card processing apparatus 802 ... Main body 802a ... Chassis 802b ... Door member 804 ... Card insertion slot 806 ... Card conveyance path 808 ... Card discharge slot 812 ... Card storage 814 ... Distribution guide board (distribution guide section)
814a ... bent portion 814b ... baffle pin (card passage restriction portion)
814c ... Notch 814e ... Rotating shaft 814f ... Metal plate 814g ... Convex 814x ... Card-type storage medium introduction side end (one end)
814y ... End of the card-type storage medium opposite to the introduction side (the other end)
816 ... Timing belt 818a ... Pulley (drive roller)
818b ... Pulley 826 ... Stepping motor 828a, 828b ... Nipping roller 834 ... Connection terminal part 836 ... Antenna part 840 ... Spring 842 ... Electromagnet 844 ... Kick plate 848 ... Plunger type solenoid 852 ... Plate spring 854,856 ... Photo sensor 858 …gap

Claims (3)

A storage recording medium processing apparatus capable of providing a counter value corresponding to a valuable value within a range of the specified valuable value using a storage medium storing valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value. ,
Storage medium receiving means for receiving the storage medium, storage medium reading means for reading the valuable value specifying information from the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means, and valuable value specifying information of the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means When the storage medium updating means for updating the specified valuable value, the storage means for temporarily storing the storage medium having at least no valuable value, and the storage medium storage amount in the storage means reach the allowable storage amount And a storage medium processing unit having recovery means for recovering the storage medium,
(1) When the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, the storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) the storage medium When the storage medium updated by the updating means does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means does not reach the allowable storage amount, the storage means The updated storage medium is temporarily stored so that it can be reissued, and (3) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means does not have the value specified by the value specifying information, and the storage When the storage amount of the storage medium in the means has reached the allowable storage amount, the recovery means recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage means, and the storage means New has been either a storage medium reissue can temporarily be stored, or together with the collecting means for collecting the updated storage medium, reissue capable of all of the storage medium that is stored in the storing means A storage medium processing apparatus, wherein the storage medium is stored in a temporarily stored state. A storage medium receiving step in which the storage medium receiving means accepts a storage medium storing valuable value specifying information capable of specifying the valuable value;
A reading step in which the storage medium reading means reads the valuable value specifying information from the accepted storage medium;
A first price granting step in which the price grant means gives the price within the range of the read valuable value;
A first medium handling step in which a storage medium updating means updates a valuable value specified by the received valuable value specifying information of the storage medium in accordance with the provision of the consideration;
(1) When the updated storage medium has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, the storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) the updated storage medium When the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means that temporarily stores the storage medium that does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information and at least does not have the valuable value has not reached the allowable storage amount A storage step in which the storage means temporarily stores the storage medium so that it can be reissued; (3) the storage means has no value specified by the value specifying information, and the storage means When the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage reaches the allowable storage amount, the recovery means recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage means, and the storage hand All storage medium but the or updated recovery reservoir step reissuing capable temporarily storing the storage medium, or together with the updated storage medium said collecting means for collecting, that is stored in the storing means (1) to (3) comprising a recovery and storage step of temporarily storing the data in a state where it is temporarily stored so that it can be reissued. A storage medium processing system comprising at least a storage medium processing device and a management device, wherein the storage medium processing device and the management device are connected to be able to communicate with each other,
The storage medium processing device can use a storage medium in which valuable value specifying information capable of specifying a valuable value is stored, and can give a consideration corresponding to the valuable value within the specified valuable value range. ,
Storage medium receiving means for receiving the storage medium, storage medium reading means for reading the valuable value specifying information from the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means, and valuable value specifying information of the storage medium received by the storage medium receiving means When the storage medium updating means for updating the specified valuable value, the storage means for temporarily storing the storage medium having at least no valuable value, and the storage medium storage amount in the storage means reach the allowable storage amount And a storage medium processing unit having recovery means for recovering the storage medium,
(1) When the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means has a valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information, the storage medium receiving means returns the storage medium, and (2) the storage medium When the storage medium updated by the updating means does not have the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information and the storage amount of the storage medium in the storage means does not reach the allowable storage amount, the storage means The updated storage medium is temporarily stored so that it can be reissued, and (3) the storage medium updated by the storage medium update means does not have the value specified by the value specifying information, and the storage When the storage amount of the storage medium in the means has reached the allowable storage amount, the recovery means recovers a part of the storage medium stored in the storage means, and the storage means New has been either a storage medium reissue can temporarily be stored, or together with the collecting means for collecting the updated storage medium, reissue capable of all of the storage medium that is stored in the storing means Hold in a temporarily stored state,
The management device is
A storage medium processing system comprising a valuable value management unit that manages the valuable value specified by the valuable value specifying information of the storage medium.

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