JP4323194B2 - Parking lot management system at amusement hall - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a parking lot management system in a game hall such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine .
[0002]
[Prior art]
As one of the service differentiations between amusement hall users and others, a parking lot management system has been proposed in which a predetermined free parking fee or the like is provided for a parking lot at a gaming hall.
For example, in the one proposed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-221618, at least a game is played and dated by inserting a customer card issued for each customer into a game information writing means provided in the gaming machine. The parking gate will be released at the exit gate of the parking lot on the condition that the game was played today or the parking fee was paid from the toll gate based on the customer card record. ing.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional parking management system, except for the date, the fact that the game was played is simply recorded on the customer card. It is not possible to distinguish them from those who have played for a very short period of time just to receive them, and there is a risk of injustice.
[0004]
As countermeasures, for example, it may be possible to record the purchase amount of pachinko balls at a pachinko store, the purchase amount of medals at a game center, etc. on the customer card, but not all are expressed as average values, but individually Because it is often the case that you can continue playing for a long time without purchasing a large amount of pachinko balls, etc., unlike in general merchandise stores, you can differentiate customers by purchase price Not appropriate.
[0005]
Therefore, in view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a parking lot management system in a game hall that can provide a service that matches the characteristics of the game hall with respect to a parking fee for a customer. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A parking lot management system in a game hall according to the present invention of claim 1 is provided with a ticketing machine that issues a card at a parking lot entrance, and a reader that reads game information recorded on the card at an exit. A parking lot management system in a field, wherein each gaming machine receives the card and then starts counting the playing time after the out ball detecting means in the gaming machine detects a predetermined number of out balls. The game time counting means for stopping the counting of the play time after a lapse of a predetermined time after the out ball detecting means stops detecting the out ball, and free parking time based on the play time counted by the game time counting means. A free parking time calculating means for calculating, and a recording means for recording the free parking time calculated by the free parking time calculating means on the card every predetermined time. The apparatus is provided, in the game arcade, in addition to the verification function to verify the data, and having a write function of writing a free parking time, the card verifying machine having a card issuing function for issuing a new card.
[0007]
The invention according to claim 2 is provided with a setting function for inputting and setting a service free parking time in addition to the verification function, the writing function, and the card issuing function.

[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a parking lot facility to which the present embodiment is applied.
An entrance ticket machine 3 and an entrance blocker 7 are installed at the entrance gate 2 of the parking lot 1.
The entrance ticketing machine 3 includes a ticketing button 4 and a card delivery port 5. When the ticketing button 4 is pressed, the IC card 10 is delivered from the card delivery port 5. Data of the warehousing time is written in the IC card 10.
When the IC card 10 is taken out from the card payout slot 5, the entrance blocker 7 is opened via the control box 6, and the vehicle can enter the parking lot. When the passage of the entrance gate 2 of the vehicle is detected by a detector (not shown), the entrance blocker 7 is cut off.
[0011]
On the other hand, at the exit gate 12 of the parking lot 1, an exit reader 13, an automatic fee settlement machine 15, and an exit blocker 17 are installed. The exit reader 13 has an IC card insertion slot 14, and based on information written in the IC card 10 inserted into the IC card insertion slot 14, the parking lot use time is within a predetermined free parking time. In this case, the exit breaker 17 is immediately opened via the control box 16 to allow the vehicle to leave.
Further, when the parking lot usage time exceeds a predetermined free parking time, the parking fee for the excess time is paid to the automatic fee settlement machine 15, and then the exit blocker 17 is opened.
The IC card 10 inserted into the IC card insertion slot 14 is collected as it is.
The physical configuration of the parking lot facility using the above IC card is the same as that of the parking lot to which the management system disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 8-221618 is applied.
[0012]
FIG. 2 shows a state where an island in which pachinko machines are arranged in a pachinko parlor is viewed from the front side, and FIG. 3 shows the inside of the pachinko machine row.
A game information input device 25 is provided on the upper part of the pachinko machine for each pachinko machine 21 in which a plurality of machines 20 are arranged to form the island 20. Each pachinko machine 21 is provided with an outmeter 22 for counting out balls.
[0013]
An outmeter 22 is connected to the control unit 30 of the game information input device 25 provided for each pachinko machine 21.
The out meter 22 outputs, as a pulse signal, the number of out balls that have entered the pachinko machine 21 by the player but do not enter anywhere and flow from the out tank 23 to the out rail 24, that is, returned to the island. .
[0014]
As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 4, the game information input device 25 includes a pocket-shaped insertion port 26, a card confirmation lamp 27a, an operation display lamp 27b, a display unit 29, and a setting switch 33. I have.
The setting switch 33 includes a selection button 33a for selecting an additional time, which will be described later, and a determination button 33b for determining the time.
[0015]
When the IC card 10 obtained from the entrance ticketing machine 3 of the parking lot entrance gate 2 is inserted into the insertion slot 26, the card reader / writer unit 40 and the control unit 30 start operating.
When it is inserted into the insertion slot 26, communication between the operation card reader / writer unit 40 and the control unit 30 is established. Thereafter, in a standby state, the card confirmation lamp 27a of the game information input device 25 is lit and in a communication state. Blinks.
The operation display lamp 27b blinks when trouble occurs, and displays operation information other than communication.
On the other hand, the receipt time is displayed on the display unit 29. After that, the warehousing time and free parking time are displayed alternately, and the player is informed of the free parking time. In addition, the display unit 29 displays the set time when setting an additional time in which various break times after entering the pachinko store are set as free parking time (operation of the setting switch 33).
[0016]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration within the game information input device 25.
The control unit 30 includes a card reader / writer unit 40 having an antenna 41 for reading and writing card data of the IC card 10, an LED unit 28 having the card confirmation lamp 27 a and an operation display lamp 27 b, and the display unit 29. Connected and configured.
[0017]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control unit, which will be described in detail.
The control unit 30 includes a game time counting unit 31 connected to the outmeter 22, a free parking time calculation unit 32, a setting switch 33, an interface 36 with the card reader / writer unit 40, a memory 34, and a cumulative time storage. And a timer 37 for operation timing of each unit. The play time counting unit 31, the free parking time calculating unit 32, the memory 34, the accumulated time storage unit 35, and the interface 36 are configured as a microcomputer using a CPU.
[0018]
In the control unit 30, after the IC card 10 is inserted into the insertion port 26 of the game information input device 25, the game time counting unit 31 starts counting pulse signals (the number of out balls) from the outmeter 22. When a predetermined number of pulse signals are counted, the game time counting unit 31 then counts the game time. As the predetermined number of pulse signals, for example, the average initial purchase amount equivalent to 500 to 1000 yen, or the number of out balls assumed in about 5 minutes of play may be set.
Here, while the pulse signal is output from the outmeter 22 at a predetermined frequency, it is determined that the game is being played on the pachinko machine.
The play time is counted in points with a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) as a unit. The counted total points are converted into free parking time in the free parking time calculation unit 32. For example, the free parking time is 5 minutes or 10 minutes for one point.
[0019]
In addition to the free parking time, additional time such as time required for entering and exiting the pachinko parlor from the parking lot, prize exchange time, rest time, meal time, etc. can be added.
The free parking time to which the additional time is added is sequentially updated and stored in the accumulated time storage unit 35, and the stored value is stored in the IC card 10 inserted into the game information input device 25 through the interface 36 at a predetermined time interval ( For example, it is written at intervals of 1 minute). This free parking time is displayed on the display unit 29 alternately with the warehousing time.
Here, the conversion rate and the additional time of the free parking time for the one point are performed by the setting switch 33.
The additional item contents of the additional time are sequentially displayed on the display unit 29 by the selection button 33a, and a desired item is selected. Next, the time of the additional item is set with the OK button. This set time is also displayed on the display unit 29 in the same manner. Then, by simultaneously pressing both buttons 33a and 33b, the display unit 29 displays “OK” and confirms the set value. These are input in advance and stored in the memory 34.
The free parking time calculation unit 32 calculates the free parking time using the set value stored in the memory 34.
[0020]
Note that, instead of the setting switch 33 which is an input means for setting / changing the additional time, for example, a store clerk traveling around the store carries it with the wireless portable input device 50 shown in FIG. After the store is closed, by pressing the additional item button 51, the time input button 52, and the setting button 53 of the portable input device 50, the setting data is transferred to the memory 34, and necessary data (freebie exchange time, break time, meal time) Etc.) is input and stored. Thereby, setting operation can be performed easily.
[0021]
Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described. First, one of the additional item buttons 51 such as a time required for entering a store, a time required for leaving, a gift exchange time, a toilet break time, or a meal time is turned on. As a result, the selected item names are displayed on the display unit 29. Then, the setting button 53 is turned on to confirm the selection item. Here, when the setting button 53 is turned on, “OK” is displayed on the display unit 29, and a standby state for the next input is entered.
Next, the set time of the selection item is input by pressing the numeric keypad of the time input button 52. Then, the memory 34 area of the control unit 30 is determined by pressing the setting button 53. Here again, the numeric keypad input value of the time input button 52 and “OK” of the confirmation button 53 are displayed on the display unit 29 as described above.
[0022]
On the other hand, when the pulse signal from the outmeter 22 stops and a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes) has elapsed, it is determined that the game is not in progress, and the game time counting unit 31 stops counting the game time. Therefore, even if the IC card 10 is inserted into the game information input device 25, the free parking time to be written does not increase.
Thereafter, when the output of the pulse signal starts again, additional writing of the free parking time corresponding to the play time is performed as described above.
[0023]
The predetermined number of out balls, the unit time of points, the conversion rate from the accumulated points to the free parking time, the additional time, etc. before starting the counting of the play time are set by the setting switch 33 (or the portable input device 50 as described above). ) Can be set or changed. Settings and changes made by the setting switch 33 (or the portable input device 50) are stored in the memory 34.
When the game is finished and the IC card 10 is extracted from the game information input device 25, the control unit 30 resets the accumulated points in the game time counting unit 31 and the free parking time data in the accumulated time storage unit 35. Wait for the next IC card to be inserted.
[0024]
When the IC card 10 extracted from the game information input device 25 of the pachinko machine 21 is inserted into the IC card insertion slot 14 of the exit reader 13 of the parking lot exit gate 12, the exit reader 13 writes the information into the IC card 10. The parking time from the entry time to the current time is calculated, and the result is compared with the free parking time. If the parking time is less than the free parking time, the exit blocker 17 is opened and the parking time is longer than the free parking time. In that case, the information is sent to the automatic fee settlement machine 15.
The exit reader 13 resets the game information written in the IC card 10, collects it, and uses it again for ticketing at the entrance ticketing machine 3.
In the present embodiment, the game information input device 25 of the present invention is constituted by the outmeter 22, and in particular, the cumulative time storage unit 35 and the interface 36 constitute recording means.
[0025]
On the other hand, as shown in the plan layout of the pachinko store shown in FIG. 8, the gift exchange counter 60 of the pachinko store is provided with a card collator 70 operated by an employee.
The card verification machine 70 is a verification function for confirming data such as warehousing time and free parking time written in the IC card 10, various events of pachinko stores (new store opening, remodeling store opening, new stand replacement), and employees And the like, it has a function of writing service free parking time to make the parking time service (discount) or free, and an IC card 10 issuing function.
[0026]
The card collator 70 is shown in FIG. First, reference numeral 71 denotes a mode selector switch, which is a four-circuit center of “setting”, “collation”, “writing”, and “issuing”. Reference numeral 72 denotes a keyboard having ten keys “0” to “9” and function keys “entry”, “exit”, and “setting”. Reference numeral 73 denotes a service keyboard having function keys of “new”, “renovation”, “new stand”, “thanks”, “employee”, “cancel”. 74 is a card issue button for issuing a new IC card 10 through an employee when trouble such as card breakage, loss or theft occurs, and 75 is a monitor on which input data is displayed. 76 is a card insertion slot of the IC card 10, and 77 is a card issuing slot.
[0027]
The position where the mode changeover switch 71 is set will be described. In the operation, the operation is performed according to the instruction displayed on the monitor 75.
At the “setting” position, special free parking times of various function keys of the service keyboard 73 are set by inputting the numeric keys on the keyboard 72.
At the “verification” position, the warehousing time and free parking time recorded in the memory of the IC card 10 inserted into the card insertion slot 76 are displayed on the monitor 74.
At the “write” position, the service free parking time inputted in advance by “setting” of the mode changeover switch 71 is written into the IC card 10 inserted into the card insertion slot 76 and added to the above-mentioned play time and additional time. Free parking time.
At the “issue” position, after entering the warehousing time, the warehousing time, etc. with the numeric keypad of the keyboard 72, the “setting” key is inputted. Next, when the card issue button 74 is pressed, the IC card 10 in which the free parking time is written is issued.
[0028]
The present embodiment is configured as described above, and it is determined that a game is in progress while pulse signals are output from the outmeter 22 at a predetermined frequency, and the free parking time is determined based on the game time. Unlike the case where it is based on the purchase price of pachinko balls, etc., it is possible to provide a parking service corresponding to the actual time spent on the game, and the player can play with peace of mind without worrying about the parking fee.
[0029]
On the other hand, since it is possible to give only a short free time to an illegal act of trying to park for a long time in a short game of only the beginning and the end, an appropriate and fair customer service can be realized.
In addition, since the free parking time is written on the IC card 10, the existing parking facilities that use card issuing and reading methods that have been widely used in the past can be used as they are, and the implementation is extremely easy and low cost. Realize with.
[0030]
The illustrated numerical values and the like are merely examples, and can be set as appropriate according to business conditions and the like.
Further, in the embodiment, the exit reader and the automatic fee settlement machine are provided as separate devices at the exit gate, but the exit reader may be integrated with the automatic fee settlement machine.
[0031]
Moreover, although embodiment demonstrated the example applied to the parking lot management of a pachinko parlor, it is not limited to this, It applies also to the amusement store etc. which put the slot machine 80 shown in FIG. In the case of the slot machine 10, a pulse signal for counting the detection of inserted medals by the medal selector 81 instead of the out balls may be input to the control unit, and the start of the game may be determined by the predetermined detection.
Therefore, particularly in the present invention as set forth in the claims, "out ball" refers to all play media that can be counted at a predetermined frequency during play.
[0032]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention relates to a parking lot management system for a game arcade and a game information input device for parking lot management of the amusement hall, and the game information input device provided for each gaming machine includes a predetermined number of out balls. After detecting the game time, the game time counting is started, and further, after the predetermined time has elapsed since the out ball is no longer detected, the game time counting means for stopping the game time counting and free parking based on the game time. A free parking time calculating means for calculating time and a recording means for recording the calculated free parking time on a card every predetermined time, and a reader reads the free parking time recorded on the card at the parking lot exit As a result, free parking time corresponding to the time spent on the game is provided to the player, so that the player can play with peace of mind without worrying about the parking fee.
In addition, since the free parking time is recorded on the card, there is an advantage that the parking facilities that are widely used can be used as they are.
In addition, the counter in the store, since the card verifier is provided, to the player who forgets free parking time, it is possible to notify the free parking time.
[0033]
In addition, it is possible to provide discount services such as service free parking hours for various types of inventory in pachinko parlors.
[0034]
In addition, with respect to the player who lost the card, it can be carried out relief such as card re-issue.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a parking lot facility to which the embodiment of the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a state where a pachinko machine array of islands is viewed from the front side.
FIG. 3 is a view of the back side of the pachinko machine array.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing a game information input device.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game information input device.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a control unit.
FIG. 7 is an external view of a portable input device.
FIG. 8 is a plan layout view of a pachinko parlor.
FIG. 9 is an external view of a card verification machine.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a mode changeover switch of the card verification machine.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a keyboard of a card verification machine. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a service keyboard of the card verification machine.
FIG. 13 shows a slot machine in which the present invention is implemented.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Parking lot 2 Entrance gate 3 Entrance ticketing machine 4 Ticketing button 5 Card delivery port 6, 16 Control box 7 Entrance blocker 10 IC card 12 Exit gate 13 Exit reader 14 IC card insertion port 15 Automatic fee settlement machine 17 Exit blocking Machine 20 Island 21 Pachinko machine 22 Out meter (Out ball detection means)
23 Out tank 24 Out rail 25 Game information input device 26 Slot 27 Card confirmation lamp 28 Operation display lamp 30 Control unit 31 Game time counting unit (game time counting means)
32 Free parking time calculation part (Free parking time calculation means)
33 Setting switch 34 Memory 35 Accumulated time storage unit 36 Interface 37 Timer 40 Card reader / writer unit 50 Portable input device 60 Free gift exchange counter 70 Card collator 71 Mode changeover switch 72 Keyboard 73 Service keyboard 74 Card issue button 75 Monitor 76 Card insertion slot 77 Card issuing slot 80 Slot machine 81 Medal selector (inserted medal detector)

Claims (2)

A parking lot management system in a game arcade that has a ticketing machine that issues cards at the entrance of the parking lot, and a reader that reads game information recorded on the card at the exit,
In each gaming machine, after receiving the card, the out ball detecting means in the gaming machine detects a predetermined number of out balls and then starts counting the playing time, and the out ball detecting means detects the out ball. A game time counting means for stopping counting the game time after a predetermined time has elapsed since
Free parking time calculating means for calculating free parking time based on the playing time counted by the playing time counting means, and a record for recording the free parking time calculated by the free parking time calculating means on the card every predetermined time And a game information input device having means,
In the game hall, the game hall is equipped with a card verification machine having a writing function for writing free parking time and a card issuing function for issuing a new card in addition to a verification function for checking data. Parking management system. 2. The parking at the amusement hall according to claim 1, wherein the card verification machine has a setting function for inputting and setting a service free parking time in addition to a verification function, a writing function, and a card issuing function. Parking lot management system.

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