JP4365552B2 - Amusement park settlement system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a game system settlement system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a gaming machine (so-called CR machine) that can enjoy a game using a prepaid card is known. This type of gaming machine has a structure in which a card unit is attached to the main body of the gaming machine, and if a prepaid card is inserted into the card unit, until the balance recorded on the prepaid card runs out, You can borrow as many game media as you like.
[0003]
By the way, as a card (hereinafter also referred to as a settlement medium) used for payment of a fee, a debit card or a credit card is known in addition to the above-mentioned prepaid card. Further, in the future, there is a possibility that a payment system different from an existing system in terms of the form of the payment medium itself and the payment mechanism, such as an electronic money system using an IC card or a mobile phone as a payment medium, may spread.
[0004]
Against this backdrop, it is desirable that a payment medium that can be used at a game arcade is not only a prepaid card, but also a debit card, a credit card, or a system that can use various payment media that will spread in the future.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, settlement media other than the prepaid card have the following problems that differ from those of the prepaid card.
First of all, prepaid cards used in amusement halls are subject to alteration issues, etc., and at present, the places where they can be used are limited to specific amusement halls. Is set.
[0006]
On the other hand, debit cards and credit cards are generally not limited to a specific game arcade, and the card usage limit is often much higher than the face value of a prepaid card.
Therefore, if you configure a gaming machine that allows you to insert a debit card or credit card directly into the card unit, if you accidentally forget to take out the debit card or credit card after the game is over, There is a risk of fraudulent use in various places, including off-site, in which case there is a risk of financial damage not comparable to when a prepaid card is lost.
[0007]
Of course, debit cards and credit cards can be used only at specific game venues, and the limit of usage is set to a lower amount assuming only use at the game venue. For example, the financial damage can be suppressed. However, if such a use restriction is added to the debit card or credit card itself, it is not practical because the original use of the debit card or credit card becomes impossible.
[0008]
Secondly, even with the currently popular payment media, for example, whether a debit card and a credit card require a password input operation or not, the operations required when using each differ, Furthermore, if another settlement medium becomes widespread in the future, the operations required when using the settlement medium may be different from existing settlement media. Also, various forms of these settlement media are assumed, such as magnetic cards, IC cards, and other non-card type media (for example, when a mobile phone also serves as a settlement medium).
[0009]
Therefore, when trying to support all of these multiple types of payment media with a single gaming machine, all operations required when using each of the multiple types of payment media are implemented as a device equivalent to the current card unit. It is necessary to adopt a device that can read information from all forms of payment media, and requires a device that is considerably larger than the current card unit that supports only prepaid cards. Become.
[0010]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose of the present invention is to perform settlement using various settlement media represented by debit cards, credit cards, etc. in a game hall. The object is to provide a settlement system for amusement hall that can be implemented more safely.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
In order to achieve the above-described object, a game room settlement system according to claim 1 is provided:
Data storage means for storing first identification data used by the game arcade for identifying individual users and second identification data used by the fee settlement organization for identifying individual users in association with each other; ,
A first identification data input means capable of inputting the first identification data when the user uses a paid service provided at a game hall;
Data extraction means for extracting the second identification data corresponding to the first identification data from the data storage means based on the first identification data input from the first identification data input means;
The second identification data extracted by the data extraction means; Amount to receive the paid service multiple times Payment request means for requesting the charge settlement organization to settle the prepaid fee by sending prepaid fee data relating to the prepaid fee to the charge settlement organization;
Installed in the amusement hall, A prepaid charge storage means for storing the prepaid charge when a request from the payment requesting means is received by the charge settlement organization;
The paid service providing means for providing the paid service to the user after the acceptance within a range in which the accumulated amount of the fee for providing the paid service does not reach the prepaid charge stored in the prepaid charge storing means. When,
The balance of the prepayment fee minus the cumulative amount , By transmitting data to the rate settlement organization, Return means for returning to the user;
It is provided with.
[0012]
In this game hall settlement system, the first identification data is data used by the game hall to identify individual users. For example, an ID code assigned to the user by the game hall, The personal identification number, password, etc. that are reported when the user is registered (member registration) at the amusement hall are used as the first identification data. The second identification data is data used by the fee settlement organization to identify individual users. For example, information recorded on a credit card or debit card issued to the user by the fee settlement organization. The second identification data is all data transmitted to the fee settlement organization when using the credit card or debit card, such as the personal identification number notified when the user applies for the issuance of the credit card or debit card.
[0013]
The data storage means is means for storing the correspondence relationship between the first identification data and the second identification data, and any device can be used as long as it can write and read data. It doesn't matter. As a specific example, the data storage means can be constituted by a storage device using a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, or the like. Such data storage means usually only need to be installed in the game hall, but a part or all of the non-volatile memory built in the IC card possessed by the user can also be used as the data storage means. In this case, the user can access the data storage means by mounting the IC card on the card reader.
[0014]
The specific configuration of the first identification data input means can be changed according to the specific form of the first identification data. For example, the first settlement data corresponding to a part or all of the first identification data is recorded on the first settlement medium (specific examples are a magnetic card, an IC card, a card printed with a barcode, etc.). If the first settlement medium is issued as an ID card, first settlement data reading means for reading the first settlement data recorded on the first settlement medium that is an ID card (specific example) The first identification data input means can be configured by a magnetic card reader, an IC card reader, a barcode reader, or the like. In addition, the personal identification number or password remembered by the user himself / herself is the first corresponding to a part or all of the first identification data. cypher If it is data, the first cypher The first identification data input means can be configured by first password data input means (for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, etc.) capable of executing a data input operation. As the first identification data input means, either one or both of the first settlement data reading means and the first password data input means may be provided. When only the first settlement data reading means is provided, it can be used in the same manner as an existing prepaid card without inputting the first password data. Further, when only the first password data input means is provided, the problem that the first settlement medium is lost cannot be caused. In the case of providing both, even if only one of the first settlement medium and the first password data is obtained illegally, it cannot be used alone, so the effect of preventing unauthorized use is the highest. . Thus, since each of these has advantages, it is arbitrary what kind of means is adopted. If both the first payment data reading means and the first password data input means are provided, only one of the first payment medium or the first password data is input by software processing. Since the system can be set to be usable, the setting may be arbitrarily changed for each user.
[0015]
The data extraction means is means for executing processing for searching and extracting the second identification data from the data storage means using the first identification data as a key, and is constituted by, for example, a microcomputer.
The settlement request means includes second identification data for identifying the card user and Prepaid rate data for a given prepaid rate In this respect is the same as a known card payment terminal device installed in a store where a credit card or debit card can be used, but a known card payment terminal device However, while the data directly read from the credit card or debit card and the password entered by the user on the spot are transmitted as the second identification data, this settlement request means is extracted by the data extraction means The second identification data is transmitted, and this is different from the known card payment terminal device. Second identification data Prepaid fee data Is normally configured to be exactly the same as the above-described known card payment terminal device, so that the charge payment institution side can use the payment request means of the present invention. And a request from a known card settlement terminal device can be processed without any distinction. If it is necessary to distinguish between the two, it is optional to add data that can be distinguished. Note that due to differences in payment media such as credit cards and debit cards, the procedure (protocol) for transmitting the second identification data to the corresponding fee payment institution is different, so there are multiple types of payments. In the case where the medium can be used, the second identification data is transmitted to the charge settlement organization according to a procedure corresponding to each of the plurality of settlement media. Note that the fee settlement organization in the present invention means the entire organization that performs processing related to fee settlement outside the amusement hall, and specifically, a financial institution with a user's savings account and a credit contracted by the user. Multiple companies involved in payments, such as a company, a financial institution with a deposit / savings account at a game arcade, a credit company with which the amusement hall has a contract, and one or more information processing institutions that intervene between them to perform communication processing operations and payment processing operations Consists of institutions. However, since there is no portion specialized for configuring the present invention in the mechanism outside the game hall composed of these plural institutions, in the present invention, the entire mechanism outside the game hall will be described as a fee settlement organization.
[0016]
The paid service providing means is a means for providing various services desired by the user for a fee. A typical example is a game machine installed in a game hall (a ball game machine or a revolving game machine). ) Means for renting game media (game balls and game medals) used in), or means for selling prepaid cards inserted into the device for renting the game media, etc. Those that provide services that are sold using vending machines can be provided by the paid service providing means.
[0017]
In the game room settlement system configured as described above, when the user inputs the first identification data using the first identification data input means, the data extraction means corresponds to the input first identification data. 2 The identification data is extracted from the data storage means. Then, the settlement requesting unit extracts the extracted second identification data Prepaid rate data for a given prepaid rate And send it to the rate settlement organization, Prepaid rate When the charge settlement organization is requested to make a payment for the service, and the request is accepted by the charge settlement organization, the paid service providing means provides the paid service to the user.
[0018]
Therefore, the user only needs an operation for inputting the first identification data, and can make a payment using the fee settlement organization without performing the operation for inputting the second identification data. Therefore, an operation necessary for inputting the second identification data, for example, an operation involving the use of a credit card or a debit card itself or an operation for inputting a personal identification number necessary for using these cards becomes unnecessary. , Credit cards and debit cards themselves are not at risk of being lost or stolen, and there is no risk of seeing your PIN.
[0019]
On the other hand, although the operation of inputting the first identification data is still necessary, the first identification data is only data serving as a key for extracting the second identification data from the data storage means, and the second identification data (credit Data recorded on a card or debit card, and a personal identification number required when using the card) can be completely different data. Therefore, the first identification data may not be usable at a store other than the game arcade, so that damage when the first identification data is stolen can be suppressed.
[0020]
In addition, even if the amount of money that can be settled by inputting the first identification data is not limited, the usage limit of the payment medium itself such as a credit card or debit card is not limited. There is no loss. Therefore, for example, when a cumulative amount of the paid service provided to the user from the paid service providing unit exceeds a preset upper limit value, a limiting unit that restricts the provision of the paid service is provided. As a result, it is possible to limit the usage exceeding the usage limit amount, and it is possible to prevent the damage from spreading even if it is illegally used in the game hall. Moreover, if such a restriction means is provided, it will also be a stop against a user being absorbed in a game and consuming too much money.
[0021]
Further, the first identification data may be data in which an expiration date for a certain long period (for example, one year) is set. However, each time the playground is used, the first identification data is limited to a short period (for example, the current day and the next day 2). If the first identification data with an expiration date of (days only) is issued, it cannot be used illegally after the expiration date, so this also prevents damage from unauthorized use It is effective to do.
[0022]
In addition, in the present invention, the correspondence relationship between the first identification data and the second identification data is first stored in the data storage means when the user starts using the game system settlement system. The second identification data stored here is data necessary for fee settlement using the fee settlement organization. Therefore, what kind of second identification data is specifically required depends on the mechanism of the fee settlement organization. Typically, information recorded on a second settlement medium (for example, a credit card or a debit card) issued to the user by the fee settlement organization is a part of the second identification data. In this case, the data storage means includes second payment data reading means capable of reading the second payment data recorded on the second payment medium possessed by the user. Is configured to store the second settlement data read from the second settlement medium by the second settlement data reading means as at least a part of the second identification data. It may have been.
[0023]
In addition, if the password that was reported when the user applied for the issuance of a credit card or debit card is required as part or all of the second identification data, the user must enter the second password data. And an executable second password data input means, wherein the data storage means stores the second password data input from the second password data input means as at least a part of the second identification data. It should be configured.
[0024]
In this game hall charge settlement system, the first identification data that can be used only for payment within the game hall is converted into second identification data that can also be used for payment outside the game hall, and then to the charge settlement organization. In this regard, for example, by providing a facility that can process the first identification data on the charge settlement organization side, the first identification data is transmitted to the fee settlement organization as it is. It is not impossible to make a payment. However, in this case, it is indispensable to upgrade the facilities on the charge settlement organization side to those corresponding to the first identification data, and the mechanism on the charge settlement organization side will change. On the other hand, since the fee settlement system for amusement hall does not need to change the mechanism on the fee settlement organization side, the entire system can be constructed by a simple method of providing new facilities on the amusement hall side.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with an example.
The settlement system for amusement halls described below is a system in which a fee for purchasing a prepaid card can be settled with a debit card which is one of settlement media.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game hall settlement system 1 includes a receiving machine 10, a storage device 12, a card unit 16 attached to the gaming machine 14, and a computer 18.
The accepting machine 10 is an apparatus that issues an ID card to a user who wants to settle a fee for purchasing a prepaid card with a debit card. The debit card reader 22 reads data from the debit card, and stores data in the ID card. An ID card writer 24 for recording, an operation unit 26 used when the user performs various input operations, a display unit 28 for displaying a message explaining the operation procedure of the receiving machine 10 and other items, and the like are provided. Yes. The ID card issued by the receiving machine 10 is a card-type magnetic recording medium, and a plurality of ID cards are stocked inside the receiving machine 10. In this ID card, a game hall code representing a game hall where the ID card can be used, an ID code different for each ID card, issue date data representing the issue date of the ID card, and the like are recorded at the time of issuing the ID card, Thereby, even if an unissued ID card is stolen, it cannot be used. Further, data recorded on the ID card is encrypted and recorded by a predetermined encryption method, so that the information recorded on the ID card is not easily analyzed. In the following description, these data recorded on the ID card are collectively referred to as ID card data.
[0027]
The storage device 12 is a device that stores a plurality of files that can be read and written by the computer 18, and in the present embodiment, is constituted by a magnetic disk device. The plurality of files stored in the storage device 12 are created for each business day unit of the game hall. In one file, the same number of data records as the number of ID cards issued on a predetermined business day are recorded, and this data record is additionally recorded every time an ID card is issued. One data record includes information associated with one ID card. Specifically, the ID card data recorded on the ID card, and the user inputs it into the accepting machine 10 when issuing the ID card. Data read from the debit card (hereinafter this data is also referred to as debit card data), personal identification number required when using this debit card, accumulated usage amount accumulated each time a prepaid card is purchased using an ID card, etc. The items are included.
[0028]
The card unit 16 is a device that issues a prepaid card, and an ID card reader 30 that reads data recorded on the ID card, an operation unit 32 that is used when a user performs an input operation, and the card unit 16. A display section 34 for displaying a message for explaining the operation procedure and other items, and a prepaid card reader / writer 36 for reading data recorded on the prepaid card and writing data to the prepaid card. . The prepaid card issued by the card unit 16 is a card-type magnetic recording medium, and a plurality of prepaid cards are stocked inside the card unit 16. This prepaid card includes a prepaid card that includes a game hall code representing a game hall where the prepaid card can be used, issuance date data representing the prepaid card issuance date, and valuable value information that can be used as a payment for renting a game medium. Is recorded at the time of issuance, so that an unissued prepaid card cannot be used even if it is stolen. In addition, data recorded on the prepaid card is recorded after being encrypted by a predetermined encryption method, so that the information recorded on the prepaid card is not easily analyzed. In the following description, these data recorded on the prepaid card are collectively referred to as prepaid card data.
[0029]
The computer 18 is a core device in the amusement hall of the fee settlement system, and transmits data to and from the accepting device 10, the storage device 12, and the card unit 16 and charges via the telephone line 80. Data transmission between the payment institutions 90 is also possible.
[0030]
In FIG. 1, the receiving machine 10, the storage device 12, the gaming machine 14, the card unit 16, and the computer 18 are shown one by one in order to illustrate the minimum necessary configuration in the charge settlement system. However, a plurality of gaming machines 14 and card units 16 are generally installed in a game arcade. Also, a plurality of reception machines 10 may be installed as long as the game hall has many users. The storage device 12 and the computer 18 may be provided one by one if a simpler system is desired. However, in order to increase the reliability of the system, a plurality of storage devices 12 that store the same data may be used or a failure may occur. It is optional to adopt a plurality of computers 18 that can be switched at times.
[0031]
Next, an operation mode of the charge settlement system will be described.
First, the ID card issuing process will be described with a part of the process executed in the computer 18 centered on the process executed in the receiving machine 10.
[0032]
The ID card issuance process is a process that starts when a user inserts a debit card into the slot of the debit card reader 22 in the accepting machine 10. The insertion of the debit card into the slot of the debit card reader 22 is detected by an optical sensor near the slot of the debit card reader 22. The debit card may be simply inserted into the insertion slot of the debit card reader 22, or the debit card is pressed according to a message displayed on the display unit 28 by pressing an ID card issue button on the operation unit 26 of the accepting device 10. You may insert in the insertion slot of the leader 22.
[0033]
When the ID card issuance process is started, as shown in FIG. 2, the accepting machine 10 draws the debit card inserted into the insertion slot of the debit card reader 22 into the debit card reader 22 (S101). Debit card data is read from the card (S102).
[0034]
Then, the accepting device 10 displays a message for prompting the input of the personal identification number on the display unit 28 and waits for the input of the personal identification number (S104). Here, the user can input the personal identification number using the operation unit 26. This password is a four-digit number that needs to be entered when using the debit card.
[0035]
When the personal identification number is input in the process of S104, the accepting device 10 reads the ID code to be recorded on the newly issued ID card from the ID code storage area of the built-in nonvolatile memory (S106), and the read ID A value obtained by adding 1 to the code is written in the ID code storage area to update the stored value in the ID code storage area (S108).
[0036]
Then, the debit card data read in the process of S102, the password obtained in the process of S104 and the ID card data including the ID code read in the process of S106 are set as one set, and the set of data is received by the accepting machine. 10 is transmitted from the computer 18 to the computer 18 (S110), and the computer 18 waits for a response indicating that the registration is completed (S112: NO).
[0037]
In the computer 18, a process of additionally recording a set of data transmitted from the accepting machine 10 by the process of S <b> 110 is performed in a file stored in the storage device 12. When this process is normally completed, the computer 18 A response indicating the completion of registration is returned from 18 to the accepting device 10.
[0038]
In the process of S112, if a response indicating the completion of registration is returned from the computer 18 (S112: YES), the accepting machine 10 uses the ID card writer 24 to send the ID card data including the ID code read in the process of S106 to the ID card. (S114). Then, the ID card is issued (S116), the debit card is ejected from the debit card reader 22 (S118), and this process ends.
[0039]
In FIG. 2, error handling is not important for understanding the present invention. about In order to avoid complication of the flowchart, illustration is omitted. However, when an error occurs in each of the above processing steps, it may be configured to shift to an appropriate error processing according to the content of the error. . In addition to the error processing, for example, it may be configured to shift to another interrupt processing in response to a user operation.
[0040]
For example, in the processing of S101 and S102, if the debit card cannot be normally drawn, if the card that was drawn is not a debit card, if the debit card data cannot be read from the debit card, or if the read debit card data is If it is destroyed, the accepting machine 10 may display a message explaining these situations on the display unit 28, eject the debit card, and finish the process.
[0041]
Further, for example, in the above-described processing of S104, when the password is not input for a certain period of time, the accepting machine 10 displays a message explaining this situation on the display unit 28, then ejects the debit card and performs this processing. Just finish. When an input operation (erroneous operation) other than the password is performed, the accepting device 10 may display the message explaining the situation on the display unit 28 and wait for input again.
[0042]
In addition, when the computer 18 executes a process of storing a set of data transmitted from the accepting machine 10 in the processing of S110 in the storage device 12, the same debit card data is already stored in the storage device 12. It is checked whether it is stored, and if it is stored, a response indicating that it has been registered may be returned from the computer 18 to the accepting device 10. In this case, the accepting device 10 may display the message explaining this situation on the display unit 28, discharge the debit card, and finish the process. Further, the computer 18 confirms with the charge settlement organization 90 whether the password is correct or not. If the password is incorrect, a response indicating that the password is incorrect may be returned from the computer 18 to the accepting device 10. . In this case, the accepting machine 10 accepts several erroneous inputs and waits for input again. However, if there is an erroneous input exceeding that, there is a possibility of unauthorized use, so the debit card cannot be used. It is recommended to take measures such as
[0043]
Further, when an error occurs in the processing of S106, S108, S110, S116, and S118, it is not usually an error due to a user's erroneous operation, etc., so the staff of the game hall is notified of the occurrence of the failure. What is necessary is just to process.
In addition, it is optional to allow the user to execute an operation for canceling the previously performed input operation.
[0044]
Next, the prepaid card issuing process will be described with a part of the process executed in the computer 18 centered on the process executed in the card unit 16.
The prepaid card issuance process is a process that starts when a user inserts an ID card into the slot of the ID card reader 30 in the card unit 16. The insertion of the ID card into the slot of the ID card reader 30 is detected by an optical sensor near the slot of the ID card reader 30. The ID card may be simply inserted into the slot of the ID card reader 30.
[0045]
When the prepaid card issuance process is started, as shown in FIG. 3, the card unit 16 draws the ID card inserted into the slot of the ID card reader 30 into the ID card reader 30 (S201). The ID card data recorded on the card is read (S202).
[0046]
The issuance date data in the ID card data read in the process of S202 indicates the date of use of the ID card (S203: YES), and the game hall code in the ID card data is an appropriate code. (S204: YES), the card unit 16 displays a message indicating that the prepaid card can be purchased on the display unit 34, and waits for the operation of the amount selection button (S205). Here, the user can operate the operation unit 32 to perform a prepaid card purchase operation. Specifically, the operation unit 32 has three types (1000 yen, 3000 yen, 5000 yen) of money amount selection buttons, and the user can press any of these three kinds of money amount selection buttons.
[0047]
In the process of S205, when the user presses one of the money amount selection buttons, the charge data representing the selected money amount and the ID card data read in the process of S202 are set as one set, and the one set of data is stored. The data is transmitted from the card unit 16 to the computer 18 (S206) and waits until a response is received from the computer 18 (S208: NO).
[0048]
Here, the computer 18 performs a settlement process as shown in FIG.
The computer 18 searches for data from the file stored in the storage device 12 using the ID code in the ID card data transmitted from the card unit 16 by the process of S206 as a search key, and the ID code is included. When the data record is detected, the debit card data, the personal identification number, and the accumulated usage amount included in the data record are extracted (S302).
[0049]
Then, based on the fee data transmitted from the card unit 16 and the accumulated usage amount stored in the storage device 12, the total amount is calculated (S304), and the total amount is the usage limit amount (this implementation) It is checked whether it is within 50,000 yen in the form (S306).
[0050]
When the total amount is within the usage limit amount (S306: YES), the fee settlement organization uses the debit card data and password stored in the storage device 12 and the fee data transmitted from the card unit 16. The settlement request is transmitted to 90 (S308), and the system waits until there is a response from the fee settlement organization 90 (S310: NO). It should be noted that the payment request transmitted to the fee payment institution 90 by the processing of S308 has the same data format and protocol as those of a known card payment terminal device installed in a store where debit card payment is possible. Has been.
[0051]
When fee settlement is possible (in the case of this embodiment, when the user's bank account balance exceeds the settlement amount), the fee settlement organization 90 returns a response to the computer 18 that the settlement request has been accepted. If the fee settlement is impossible, the fee settlement organization 90 returns a response to the computer 18 that the settlement request cannot be accepted.
[0052]
Therefore, when there is a response from the fee settlement organization (S310: YES), the computer 18 checks whether or not the fee settlement organization 90 has accepted the settlement request (S312). When the fee settlement organization 90 accepts the settlement request (S312: YES), the computer 18 uses the total amount calculated in S304 as a new accumulated usage amount as a file data record stored in the storage device 12. Update (S313). Then, a response indicating completion of payment is returned to the card unit 16 (S314), and the payment process is terminated. If the fee settlement organization 90 has not accepted the settlement request (S312: NO), the computer 18 returns a response indicating that settlement is not possible to the card unit 16 (S316), and ends the settlement process. In the process of S306, even when the total amount exceeds the usage limit (S306: NO), the computer 18 returns a response indicating that payment is not possible to the card unit 16 (S316), and ends the payment process.
[0053]
When the computer 18 finishes the payment process as described above, the card unit 16 returns a response from the computer 18 in the process of S208 shown in FIG. 3 (S208: YES). The card unit 16 checks whether the response returned from the computer 18 is payment completion or payment is impossible (S210).
[0054]
Here, when the response returned from the computer 18 is the completion of payment (S210: YES), the card unit 16 records the prepaid card data on the prepaid card by the prepaid card reader / writer 36 (S212), and the prepaid card. Is issued (S214), and this process is terminated.
[0055]
On the other hand, when the response returned from the computer 18 is not settled (S210: NO), the card unit 16 displays an error message indicating that settlement is impossible on the display unit 34 (S216), and the ID card reader 30 The ID card is discharged (S218), and this process ends.
[0056]
Moreover, when the issue date data read in the process of S202 does not indicate the date of use of the ID card (S203: NO), or when the game hall code in the ID card data is an inappropriate code ( (S204: NO), the card unit 16 displays an error message indicating that payment is not possible on the display unit 34 (S216), ejects the ID card from the ID card reader 30 (S218), and ends this process.
[0057]
In FIG. 3, error processing that is not important for understanding the present invention is not shown in order to avoid a complicated flowchart. However, when an error occurs in each of the above processing steps, FIG. May be configured to shift to appropriate error processing according to the content of the error. In addition to the error processing, for example, it may be configured to shift to another interrupt processing in response to a user operation.
[0058]
For example, in the processes of S201 and S202, when the ID card cannot be drawn normally, when the drawn card is not an ID card, when the ID code cannot be read from the ID card, or when the read ID code is destroyed. If so, the card unit 16 may display a message explaining these situations on the display unit 34, then eject the ID card and finish the process.
[0059]
For example, if the ID card eject button is pressed in the process of S205, the process may be shifted to the process of ejecting the ID card. If an unexpected operation (erroneous operation) is performed, the accepting machine 10 The message explaining this situation may be displayed on the display unit 28, and the input may be waited again.
[0060]
Furthermore, when an error occurs in the processing of S206, S212, S214, and S218, it is not usually an error due to a user's erroneous operation, etc., so that processing of notifying the occurrence of the failure to the attendant at the game hall, etc. Can be done.
In addition, it is optional to allow the user to execute an operation for canceling the previously performed input operation.
[0061]
The prepaid card issued by the prepaid card issuance process can be taken out by the user from the card unit 16, but the card unit 16 is a device that performs both the issuance of the prepaid card and the rental of the game medium. When playing a game on the gaming machine 14 to which the card unit 16 is attached, the user can insert the purchased prepaid card into the card unit 16 without taking out the prepaid card from the card unit 16.
[0062]
Specifically, after the prepaid card is issued from the prepaid card reader / writer 36, the user performs a predetermined operation with the operation unit 32, or performs an operation of pushing the prepaid card itself back to the prepaid card reader / writer 36. Alternatively, the user sets automatic input using the operation unit 32 in advance. As a result, the prepaid card discharged from the prepaid card reader / writer 36 is pulled back into the prepaid card reader / writer 36 and the prepaid card is inserted into the card unit 16.
[0063]
After the prepaid card is inserted into the card unit 16, each time the user presses the ball rental button on the operation unit 32, a game medium (game ball) equivalent to a predetermined amount (500 yen in the present embodiment) It is discharged to the upper plate of the gaming machine 14. At this time, the valuable value information recorded in the prepaid card is updated to a value reduced by the predetermined amount, and when the renewal balance becomes 0 (zero), the prepaid card is stored by the card unit 16. Collected.
[0064]
In the embodiment described above, the ID card data used by the game arcade for identifying individual users corresponds to the first identification data in the present invention, and the fee settlement organization 90 identifies individual users. The debit card data and the password used for this purpose correspond to the second identification data referred to in the present invention. The storage device 12 storing the ID card data, the debit card data, and the personal identification number in association with each other corresponds to the data storage means referred to in the present invention.
[0065]
Further, the ID card reader 30 capable of inputting ID card data from an ID card inserted when a user purchases a prepaid card corresponds to the first identification data input means in the present invention. More specifically, the ID card possessed by the user corresponds to the first settlement medium referred to in the present invention, and the ID card data recorded on the ID card corresponds to the first settlement data referred to in the present invention. The ID card reader 30 that can read the ID card data corresponds to the first settlement data reading means in the present invention.
[0066]
Further, the computer 18 that executes the process of extracting the debit card data and the password corresponding to the ID code from the storage device 12 (the process of S302 above) based on the ID code in the ID card data is the present invention. This corresponds to data extraction means.
[0067]
In addition, the debit card data and password extracted from the storage device 12 by the computer 18 and the fee data relating to the prepaid card sales price are transmitted to the fee settlement organization 90, so that the payment relating to the prepaid card sale is settled. The computer 18 that executes the processing requested by the fee settlement organization 90 (the processing in S308) corresponds to the settlement request means in the present invention.
[0068]
The card unit 16 that sells a prepaid card to the user when the payment request from the computer 18 is received by the fee payment organization 90 corresponds to the pay service providing means in the present invention.
Further, the debit card possessed by the user corresponds to the second settlement medium referred to in the present invention, and the debit card data recorded on the debit card corresponds to the second settlement data referred to in the present invention. The debit card reader 22 capable of reading card data corresponds to the second payment data reading means in the present invention.
[0069]
In addition, the code number required when using the debit card is the second number in the present invention. cypher The operation unit 26 of the accepting device 10 that corresponds to data and can execute a password input operation by a user corresponds to the second password data input means in the present invention.
Further, when the accumulated amount of the prepaid card issued to the user from the card unit 16 exceeds a preset upper limit value (50,000 yen in the above embodiment), a process for restricting the sale of the prepaid card (above S306) , S316) corresponds to the limiting means in the present invention.
[0070]
As described above, according to this amusement hall settlement system 1, a user can settle a fee for purchasing a prepaid card with a debit card. Moreover, at the time of purchasing the prepaid card, it is only necessary to insert the ID card into the card unit 16, no debit card is required, and it is not necessary to input a personal identification number required when using the debit card. Therefore, at the time of purchasing a prepaid card, there is no risk of a problem such as loss or theft of a debit card, and there is no fear that the personal identification number will be stolen.
[0071]
On the other hand, in the settlement system 1 for amusement halls, a user inserts an ID card when purchasing a prepaid card. However, unlike a debit card, the ID card can only be used in a specific amusement hall. Yes, the debit card has a deposit balance, but the ID card has a limited amount (for example, 50,000 yen), and the ID card is valid only on the current day It has become. Therefore, even if a problem such as loss or theft of an ID card occurs, there is no risk of unauthorized use outside the amusement hall, and there is no risk of financial damage exceeding the usage limit, and unauthorized use will occur after the next day. Therefore, compared to the loss or theft of debit cards, the financial damage can be reduced.
[0072]
Also, in the game settlement system 1, when an ID card is issued, it is necessary to insert a debit card and input a personal identification number. At this time, unlike when a prepaid card is purchased, a user can play a game. The debit card is not left in the receiving machine 10 for as long as the ID card, and once the ID card is issued, the debit card becomes unnecessary. Therefore, compared to a system that requires a debit card each time a prepaid card is purchased, there is no worry of being lost or stolen by forgetting to remove the debit card. In addition, since the accepting machine 10 can be installed in a place where it is difficult for a third party to see the card unit 16, there is a low risk that the personal identification number can be seen.
[0073]
Furthermore, since the above usage limit of the ID card is set regardless of the mechanism of the debit card itself, the usage limit of the debit card itself is not limited, and the convenience of the debit card is completely impaired. Absent. In addition, the use limit amount provided in the ID card can be expected to be an effect of preventing the user from being absorbed in the game and consuming too much money.
[0074]
In addition, according to this amusement park settlement system 1, the data transmitted to the fee settlement organization 90 is completely different from the case where the debit card itself is used. There is no need to provide a new mechanism on the charge settlement organization 90 side. Therefore, unlike the case where the fee settlement organization 90 issues a new settlement card with usage restrictions equivalent to the ID card, the fee settlement organization 90 does not pay extra costs, and the present settlement system for amusement halls 1 can be introduced into the game hall.
[0075]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to said specific one Embodiment, In addition, it can implement with a various form. Hereinafter, other useful embodiments will be described.
In the above embodiment, the debit card is used. However, a credit card can be used instead of the debit card. In this case, since the mechanism of the fee settlement organization 90 differs between the debit card and the credit card, it is necessary to transmit data corresponding to the difference in the mechanism to the fee settlement organization 90. Furthermore, in addition to a debit card or a credit card, if there is a payment system that can make payment based on data transmitted from the game hall, it can be combined with the payment system. It should be noted that a plurality of different payment means such as debit cards and credit cards can be used to configure the game system payment system by using only one of them, but a plurality of payment means may be used. , The user's convenience is higher.
[0076]
In the above embodiment, the ID card can be used just like a prepaid card so that it can be used by simply inserting it into the card unit 16, but from the viewpoint of preventing unauthorized use of the ID card, You may comprise so that the input of a PIN code may be obliged when using an ID card. In this case, a password required when using the ID card is arbitrarily input by the user when the ID card is issued in the operation unit 26 of the accepting device 10, and the input number is stored in the storage device 12. Then, when the ID card is used, the password entered from the operation unit 32 of the card unit 16 and the password stored in the storage device 12 are collated, and only when the two match, the card unit 16 stores the prepaid card. Make it available for purchase. In the case of such a configuration, the operation unit 32 of the card unit 16 is the first in the present invention. cypher It corresponds to data input means. If constituted in this way, even if the ID card is stolen, the ID card cannot be illegally used unless the password is stolen.
[0077]
As a measure to prevent the security code required when using the ID card from being stolen, increase the number of digits of the security code, or replace the security code consisting only of numbers with characters other than numbers. You should take measures such as adopting the password included.
[0078]
Furthermore, if such a measure that complicates the password or the password itself or a measure such as attaching a hood to the operation unit 32 of the card unit 16 can be prevented so that a third party cannot easily see the password or the password. The ID card may be abolished, and a fee-based service may be provided only by a password or password input operation. In this case, the cost for issuing the ID card can be reduced, and the problem of loss or theft of the ID card can be solved.
[0079]
Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the system which can purchase a prepaid card using an ID card, the pay service provision means said this invention is not restricted to a means to issue a prepaid card for a fee. As a paid service providing means other than the above embodiment, for example, a means for lending out game media (game balls or game medals) for a fee can be considered. In this case, when the user inserts the ID card and performs a predetermined operation, the game medium is paid out instead of issuing the prepaid card. With this configuration, the user can use the ID card itself with the same feeling as the current prepaid card, and can reduce the cost for operating the prepaid card for the game hall. There are advantages.
[0080]
Further, in the above embodiment, the fee is charged when a paid service is provided, and if the accumulated usage amount exceeds the usage limit set for each ID card, the settlement is not possible. However, a mechanism to reduce the accumulated usage amount was not adopted. However, for example, when a user exchanges a free gift, the amount equivalent to the free gift is deducted from the accumulated usage amount. It may be configured. With this configuration, the accumulated usage amount equivalent to the amount paid by the user to the game hall and the premium equivalent to the amount returned to the user by the game hall are offset, and the offset result Whether or not the ID card can be used is determined depending on whether or not the usage limit has been reached. Therefore, even if the user has received a sufficient monetary return by exchanging prizes, a situation in which the game cannot be continued due to the limit of the usage limit is not caused. Therefore, for example, when such a configuration is adopted in a game hall that requires a prize exchange when the user has acquired a predetermined amount of game media, the convenience of the user is enhanced.
[0081]
Further, in the above embodiment, the debit card data and the personal identification number are stored in the storage device 12, and when the prepaid card is issued, the ID code read from the ID card is used as a search key to store the debit card data from the storage device 12. For example, debit card data or a personal identification number may be stored in the ID card itself. In this case, when the user inserts the ID card, the debit card data and the personal identification number can be read from the ID card, so that necessary information is not extracted from a large amount of information stored in the storage device 12. However, information can be easily extracted from the ID card. However, if the ID card is lost, there is a risk of reading the debit card data or PIN from the ID card, so the ID card is configured with a storage medium that is not easy to read data such as an IC card. However, it is desirable to take measures such as applying strong encryption to data read from the ID card.
[0082]
In the above embodiment, each time a prepaid card is purchased, data is transmitted to the fee settlement organization 90 and settlement is performed. However, other than this, for example, a certain amount (for example, usage) First, a payment is made at the charge settlement organization 90 at a desired amount with an upper limit as the upper limit), and the amount is stored in the storage device 12 or the ID card, and within the stored amount range. You may comprise so that a paid service may be provided. In this case, the balance not provided as a paid service may be returned to the user in cash, and if the fee settlement organization 90 is configured to accept the return of the balance, data is transmitted to the fee settlement organization 90. You may return the balance. With this configuration, when there is a time zone in which payment cannot be made at the fee settlement organization 90, payment service can be provided at any time by completing the settlement at the fee settlement organization 90 before that time zone. Will be able to. In addition, if the payment is made in advance so that the paid service can be received several times, the number of times that the charge settlement organization 90 is used can be reduced as compared with the case where payment is made every time the paid service is received. In addition, the fee for using the fee settlement organization 90 can be reduced.
[0083]
In addition, the gaming machine 14 described in the above embodiment may be a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or a revolving type game machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a game room settlement system described as an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of an ID card issuing process.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a prepaid card issuing process.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a settlement process.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game system payment system, 10 ... Reception machine, 12 ... Memory | storage device, 14 ... Game machine, 16 ... Card unit, 18 ... Computer, 22 ... Debit card Reader, 24 ... ID card writer, 26, 32 ... Operation unit, 28, 34 ... Display unit, 30 ... ID card reader, 36 ... Prepaid card reader / writer, 80 ... Telephone line, 90 ... Charge settlement organization.

Claims (1)

Data storage means for storing first identification data used by the game arcade for identifying individual users and second identification data used by the fee settlement organization for identifying individual users in association with each other; ,
A first identification data input means capable of inputting the first identification data when the user uses a paid service provided at a game hall;
Data extraction means for extracting the second identification data corresponding to the first identification data from the data storage means based on the first identification data input from the first identification data input means;
By transmitting the second identification data extracted by the data extraction means and prepaid fee data relating to a prepaid fee of an amount that allows the paid service to be received a plurality of times to the fee settlement organization, the settlement of the prepaid fee A payment requesting means for requesting the fee payment organization,
Prepaid fee storage means for storing the prepaid fee when the request from the payment requesting means is installed in the game hall and accepted by the fee settlement organization;
The paid service providing means for providing the paid service to the user after the acceptance within a range in which the accumulated amount of the fee for providing the paid service does not reach the prepaid charge stored in the prepaid charge storing means. When,
A settlement system for a game hall , comprising: return means for returning the balance, which is obtained by removing the accumulated amount from the prepaid fee, to the fee settlement organization and returning it to the user.

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