JP6577200B2 - Server system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a server system that is communicatively connected to a user terminal and an arcade game machine.

  Conventionally, in so-called arcade game devices installed in store facilities such as game centers, coin insertion has been the basis for payment of play consideration. However, in recent years, when playing with a game machine for business use, a user ID registered in advance instead of coin insertion is input, so that a play consideration can be made from a virtual currency (electronic money) account linked to the user ID. An electronic payment method for performing an electronic payment for debiting has also been used (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

  In the electronic payment method, payment of play consideration is automatically performed by inputting a user ID or causing an arcade game device to read an IC card (so-called user card) storing a medium ID associated with the user ID. Is called. Players are popular because they do not need to carry coins and do not need to throw coins in every game play.

JP 2010-262389 A JP 2010-262390 A

  In recent years, platforms for executing video games (execution environments for executing video games) have been diversified. For example, not only computers designed mainly for the execution of games such as stationary home game devices, portable game devices, and arcade game devices, but also a wide range of video games such as smartphones, tablet computers, and personal computers. Computers that can run various applications have become commonplace as platforms. Particularly, portable platforms such as portable game devices and smartphones are popular because they can play games anytime and anywhere.

  On the other hand, a video game may be released on a different platform even if the content is related to the game content.

  Here, “content is related” means that the character appearing in one content and the character appearing in the other content are common or related, or the setting or data of one content is This applies to the other content.

  As a specific example, this corresponds to a type in which the ability value of a character appearing in the first content (action game) of the first series is handed over to the second content (loaf playing game) of the second series. At this time, the character of the first content may appear as it is in the second content, or the character that becomes the parent in the first content appears, and the character that becomes the child in the second content based on the ability of the parent character May be generated and made to appear.

  The type in which the result of the first content (character breeding game) (for example, the degree of growth of the character) affects the setting of the second content (matching game) (for example, the ability of the character that can be used for the battle) is also “content. It ’s related. ”

  In addition, the first content is content for setting a character, and in the second content, a combination that uses a character set in the first content can be said to be “related to the content”. For example, both the first content and the second content have a theme of “nurturing an idol group”. In the first content, group formation, setting of a song to be performed on the stage, setting of costumes of each idol character grouped, setting of ability and skill such as fatigue recovery and singing ability are performed. The second content corresponds to a case where a music game is performed by applying the setting of the first content.

  Also, the first content and the second content have a common theme of “race”, and the first content is a “driving simulation game” in which a player sets a race car and practice driving, and the second content. Then, it is possible to adopt a “matching multiplayer game” in which a race car created with the first content is used to play against other players on the circuit.

  Further, “content is related” is applicable not only to characters but also to items, various rights, coupons, and the like that can be acquired within the content. For example, a case where a special card is given when the service code acquired according to the result of the “driving simulation game” of the first content is used in the “idol development card game” of the second content corresponds to this.

  Of course, there may be other types of relationships in which the first content and the second content are related content.

  In any case, many customers who like related content tend to play across platforms as long as their favorite characters appear in the game. For this reason, related content developed on a cross platform can be expected to have higher sales due to a synergistic effect than content developed on a single platform.

  Now, paying attention to the operators, there are cases where the operators operating by platform or by content differ in related content developed on a cross platform. For example, the first content that is executed on a mobile terminal such as a smartphone is operated by an operator on the game maker side, and the second content that is executed on the arcade game device is an operator that installs the arcade game device. This is a case of management. And according to the conventional general business practices, the sales of each content are those of the business operators that operate the respective contents.

  Each company tries to increase sales through services and events. However, it is difficult to predict in which content on which platform the effect of the service or event will appear as a characteristic of related content deployed on the cross platform. For this reason, for example, even if a company on the game maker's side develops sales promotion activities such as services and events, the sales of the second content does not increase even though the sales of the first content operated by itself are not increasing, There may be a case where the service provider and the business game machine installation and operation company jointly developed the service, but only the sales of one content will increase.

  In this way, it is difficult to predict which platform the customer inspired by the service or event will select and which content will be used. For this reason, in the past, even if such inequality occurred, there was a case where there was no way. However, as mentioned above, it is the greatest merit to produce synergistic effects in related contents developed on a cross platform. It is undesirable for operators to be reluctant to services and events to boost relevant content just because inequality can result.

In addition, there are cases where services and events are performed in units of establishments, not as companies, and sales are competed in units of establishments.
The present invention has been devised in view of such a background, and an object thereof is to reduce the inequality of sales between different business operators and business establishments related to related contents developed on a cross platform.

A first invention for solving the above-described problems includes a user terminal that executes first content including a billing element, and an arcade game that executes second content related to the first content and the content. A server system that communicates with a device,
First sales management means (for example, the server system 1100, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s, the sales management unit 243, and the first content sales in FIG. 8) that manages billing sales data related to the first content. History data 630, steps S40 to S42 in FIG. 14, and
Business entity data storage means for storing the business establishment in which the arcade game apparatus is installed or the enterprise of the installed arcade game apparatus (hereinafter collectively referred to as “business entity”) in association with the arcade game apparatus. (For example, server system 1100, IC memory 1152, storage 1140 in FIG. 1, server storage unit 500s, business entity management data 700 in FIG. 8),
Benefit determining means for determining the entity and the benefit amount to be paid with a part or all of the billing sales (for example, server system 1100 in FIG. 1, control board 1150, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, benefit determining unit) 250, step S54 of FIG. 14).

  According to the first invention, a part or all of the billing sales related to the first content can be used as a resource to be provided to a business entity that operates the arcade game device that executes the second content. Even if related content is developed on a cross platform, even if sales are biased toward the first content, profits can be shared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the inequality of sales among business entities.

  The second invention is the server system according to the first invention, wherein the benefit determining means determines the business entity and the benefit amount of the benefit destination as a distribution destination and a distribution amount for distributing the resources for each business entity. .

  According to the second invention, the funds can be distributed to the business entity.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided second sales management means (for example, the server system 1100 in FIG. 1, the control board 1150, the server processing in FIG. 200s, sales management unit 243, second content sales history data 650, steps S44 to S46 in FIG. 14, and the benefit determination means distributes the resources using the sales by business unit. It is the server system of the 2nd invention which determines the amount of payment according to the above-mentioned business entity.

  According to the third invention, since each benefit amount can be determined according to the sales of the second content for each business entity, for example, the effect of the promotion activity on the business entity side can be reflected in the benefit amount. . It can be expected to increase the motivation for voluntary promotion activities by business units.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the arcade game device is configured such that the payment for consideration relating to the execution of the second content can be made with any payment type of cash and virtual currency. The sales by type are managed for each payment type, and the benefit determining means determines the payment amount by type of business to which the funds are distributed using the sales of the virtual currency as the payment type. This is a server system of the invention.

  According to the fourth aspect, the benefit amount can be determined based on the virtual currency sales in the payment related to the second content. Promotion activities that promote the voluntary use of virtual currency by business entities are expected, and as a result, the promotion of the use of virtual currency can be expected.

  5th invention is the designated entity storage means (for example, the server system of FIG. 1) which associates and stores the user of the user terminal and the entity designated by the user (hereinafter referred to as “designated entity”). 1100, IC memory 1152, storage 1140, server storage unit 500s in FIG. 8, user management data 600), the first sales management means manages charge sales by user, and the benefit determination means A server system according to a first aspect of the present invention, wherein a part or all of a user's billing sales associated with the designated entity is defined as a benefit amount, and the designated entity is determined as a recipient entity.

The sixth invention further comprises designated entity storage means for storing the user of the user terminal in association with the entity designated by the user (hereinafter referred to as “designated entity”),
The first sales management means manages charge sales for each user, and the benefit determination means uses the charge sales of the user associated with the designated business entity to distribute the resources for each business entity. It is the server system of any one of the 2nd-4th invention which determines the amount of payment.

  According to the fifth and sixth inventions, it is possible to provide the business with the billing sales related to the first content of the user associated with the business entity of the benefit destination. As a business entity, increasing the number of customers who designate themselves as a designated business entity will lead to an increase in profits, so the business entity can be expected to voluntarily acquire customers.

  The seventh invention relates to a play entity storage means (for example, for storing the user terminal and the business game device played by the user in association with the business entity (hereinafter referred to as “play business entity”) in association with each other. 1 further includes a server system 1100 in FIG. 1, an IC memory 1152, a storage 1140, a server storage unit 500 s in FIG. 8, and second content sales history data 650). And the benefit determining means determines a part or all of the user's billing sales associated with the play entity as a benefit amount, and determines the play entity as a recipient entity of the first invention. It is a server system.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is further provided a play entity storage means for associating and storing a user of the user terminal and the entity of the arcade game apparatus played by the user (hereinafter referred to as “play entity”). The first sales management means manages charge sales for each user, and the benefit determination means distributes the resources using the user's charge sales associated with the play business entity. It is the server system of the invention in any one of the 2nd-4th and 6th which determines another payment amount.

  According to the seventh and eighth inventions, the benefit amount to the business entity can be determined based on the charge sales related to the first content of the user who uses the business game device operated by the business entity. Therefore, voluntary efforts to attract customers by business entities can be expected.

  According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the first sales management means further manages the charging sales date and time of the user (for example, sales date and time 631 in FIG. 10), and the play entity storage means stores the play date and time of the user ( For example, the sales date and time 651) of FIG. 11 are further stored in association with each other, and the benefit determination means changes the amount of benefit to be distributed using the elapsed time from the charging sales date and time to the play date and time. It is a server system.

  According to the ninth aspect, the benefit amount can be changed according to the elapsed time from the charging sales date to the play date.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is a resource amount determination means for determining the amount of resource based on the billing sales (for example, the server system 1100 in FIG. 1, the control board 1150, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 8, the benefit determination unit 250, FIG. 15). The server system of any one of the first to ninth inventions, further comprising steps S70 to S74).

  According to the tenth aspect, it is possible to determine the amount of funds for benefit based on the billing sales.

  In an eleventh aspect of the invention, the first content is a content including a special billing element whose billing amount is the source, and the first sales management means manages the billing sales of the special billing element, and the source The amount determining means is the server system according to the tenth aspect, wherein the sales amount of the special charging element is used as the source amount.

  According to the eleventh aspect, the billing sales of the special billing element can be used as the amount of funds for the benefit.

  A twelfth aspect of the invention is a contract form information storage means for storing contract form information relating to the business of the arcade game device of the business entity (for example, the server system 1100, IC memory 1152, storage 1140 of FIG. 1, FIG. The storage unit 500s, the business entity management data 700, and the contract form information 712 in FIG. 12, and the benefit determining means changes the benefit amount using the contract form information of the business entity as the benefit destination. The server system according to any one of the first to eleventh inventions.

  According to the twelfth invention, the benefit amount can be determined according to the contract form relating to the business game device of the business entity that is the benefit recipient.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a game system. The front external view which shows the structural example of an arcade game device. The front external view which shows the structural example of a user terminal. The figure which shows the example of the related content expand | deployed by cross platform. Schematic diagram of a mechanism for reducing inequality in sales between different business operators related to related content deployed on a cross platform. The figure for demonstrating the sales contribution degree CSn according to a store. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a game device for business use. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a server system. The figure which shows the data structural example of user management data. The figure which shows the data structural example of 1st content sales history data. The figure which shows the data structural example of 2nd content sales log | history data. The figure which shows the data structural example of business entity management data. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in an arcade game device. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process of a server system. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a sales benefit process. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the sales contribution calculation process according to a store.

As an embodiment to which the present invention is applied, a case where different business entities operate the first content and the second content related to the contents on different platforms will be described as an example.
Note that the first content and the second content include a charging element by electronic settlement. The charging element is sub-content such as play consideration of the content, items and characters used for play, wallpaper, music, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system in the present embodiment.
The game system according to this embodiment includes a server system 1100, a user terminal 1500 used by the user 2 to execute the first content, and an arcade game apparatus that is installed in the store 3 or the like and plays the second content. 1300. Then, the server system 1100, the arcade game machine 1300, and the user terminal 1500 can be connected to the communication line 9 and can perform data communication with each other. In FIG. 1, one user terminal 1500 and one arcade game machine 1300 are shown. However, in an actual operation mode, a plurality of users are added to the game system, and the game system includes a large number of users. It can be used.

  Server system 1100 is operated by an operator on the game maker side (hereinafter referred to as “first type operator” as appropriate). The game maker is a supplier of the arcade game apparatus 1300 and a manufacturer of the first content and the second content. An operator / operator of the business game device 1300 (hereinafter referred to as “second type business operator” as appropriate) purchases the business game device 1300 from a game maker in various contract forms such as batch purchase, split purchase, pay-per-use, and rental. Obtain it and install it in its own store (office).

  The second type company installs and operates one or a plurality of arcade game devices 1300 at one or a plurality of offices. The “business office” here is a business unit using the arcade game machine 1300, and a representative example thereof is a store. In this embodiment, the store 3 corresponds to this, but depending on the business form, it may be operated in a recreational facility or a partial area in a shopping mall. In the following, in order to facilitate understanding, the establishments and the companies that operate the establishments are collectively referred to as “entities”, and “store 3” is used as a representative of the entities.

  The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark). This means that the communication method may be wired or wireless.

  The server system 1100 includes, for example, a main device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140. A control board 1150 is mounted on the main body device 1101. The control board 1150 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), various microprocessors such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a communication device 1153. It is installed. Some or all of these may be realized by an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA).

The server system 1100 realizes the following functions by performing arithmetic processing on the control board 1150 based on predetermined programs and data.
1) A unique user ID (user identification information) is given to the user 2 that has undergone a predetermined registration procedure, and the user 2 save data storage management related to the first content and the second content is used for electronic settlement. User management function to store and manage data related to virtual accounts.
2) A first game server function for providing the user terminal 1500 with data necessary for executing the first content.
3) A first sales management function for managing sales by the accounting element related to the first content.
4) A second game server function for providing data necessary for executing the second content to the arcade game device 1300.
5) A second sales management function for managing sales by the accounting element related to the second content.
6) A benefit function that provides sales related to the first content to the Type 2 business operator.
7) An inter-enterprise electronic payment function that realizes an electronic payment between the first type business operator and the second type business operator.

  In the example of FIG. 1, the server system 1100 is described as a single unit. However, a plurality of blade servers are mounted, and each of the functions 1) to 7) is shared by a single unit or a plurality of units. Alternatively, a configuration in which data communication is possible may be used. Alternatively, a server system 1100 as a whole can be provided as a whole by performing data communication with a plurality of independent servers that are installed at remote locations and share one or more of the functions 1) to 7). It may be configured to function. In that case, about the server which bears each function of said 1) -7), the provider different from a 1st type provider may manage and manage.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective external view showing a configuration example of the arcade game apparatus 1300. The arcade game apparatus 1300 is a computer that is connected to the communication line 9 and can access the server system 1100 and is an electronic apparatus (electronic device), and is installed in a store 3 such as a game center.

  The arcade game apparatus 1300 in the present embodiment includes a joystick 1302, a button switch 1304, a touch panel 1306 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, a speaker 1310, a depositing apparatus 1330, a medium reading apparatus 1344, A control board 1350.

  The depositing device 1330 accepts depositing with coins such as 50 yen, 100 yen, 500 yen, or banknotes such as 1000 yen, 2000 yen, 5000 yen, 10000 yen, etc., similar to the conventional arcade game apparatus 1300. Device.

  The medium reading device 1344 is a device that can read and write data from the electronic settlement medium 6. The electronic payment medium 6 stores key data for using an electronic payment system using virtual currency (electronic money: valuable information). The electronic settlement medium 6 may be any medium that can store information, and may be a dedicated medium such as an IC card or a small computer. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user terminal 1500 also serves. Therefore, the medium reading device 1344 is realized by a device for data communication with the user terminal 1500, such as a short-range wireless device or an infrared communication device.

  The key data includes, for example, a unique user ID set at the time of user registration, a unique medium ID (for example, a card ID for an IC card, a MAC address or a SIM card ID for an information device such as a smartphone, etc. Device-specific information) can be set as appropriate.

  In the present embodiment, when the player obtains a user ID through a predetermined user registration procedure in advance, the player purchases a virtual currency separately, deposits it into his / her account, and further obtains a unique medium ID of the electronic payment medium 6 obtained separately. Can be registered in association with its own user ID. By registering the electronic payment medium 6 in association with the user ID, the electronic payment medium 6 can be used for payment of play consideration, purchase of items that can be used in the game, etc., as if it were a prepaid card. become able to.

  The control board 1350 is equipped with a CPU 1351, various microprocessors such as GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1352 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, a communication device module 1353 for communication connection to the communication line 9, and the like.

  In addition, a driver circuit of the touch panel 1306, a circuit that receives signals from the joystick 1302 and the button switch 1304, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1310, a signal input / output circuit to the depositing device 1330 and the medium reading device 1344, and the like. An I / F control IC 1357 (interface circuit) and the like are mounted. Each element mounted on the control board 1350 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. In addition, the structure which implement | achieves a part or all of the control board 1350 by ASIC or FPGA may be sufficient.

  The control board 1350 executes / calculates a program for executing the second content, and controls each part of the arcade game device 1300 in accordance with operation inputs from the joystick 1302, the button switch 1304, and the touch panel 1306 to play the game. Enable. The arcade game apparatus 1300 according to the present embodiment stores necessary programs and various setting data in the IC memory 1352 in advance, but may be configured to download from the server system 1100 each time it is activated.

  The realization of the second content may be a so-called stand-alone type realized by the arithmetic processing of the arcade game apparatus 1300 alone, or an online game type in which part or all of the arithmetic processing is entrusted to the server system 1100. In the present embodiment, the latter is assumed.

  Therefore, under the control of the control board 1350, the arcade game device 1300 sequentially transmits the result of operation input via the joystick 1302, the touch panel 1306, etc. to the server system 1100, while playing the game (second content). Are received from the server system 1100. Then, an image of the game screen is generated and displayed on the touch panel 1306, and sound signals of sound effects and operation sounds are generated and emitted from the speaker 1310. That is, the player (user 2) can enjoy the second content by operating the joystick 1302 or the like while listening to the game sound flowing from the speaker 1310 while watching the game screen displayed on the touch panel 1306.

  Note that the depositing device 1330 and the medium reading device 1344 are not limited to a configuration integrated with the housing 1301, and may be configured to be externally connected for communication. For example, a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the arcade game device 1300 is prepared separately (not shown). Then, the depositing device 1330 and the medium reading device 1344 may be provided in the terminal device, and the terminal device may be configured to specify the arcade game device 1300 to be used and pay the play price as a game participation registration procedure.

FIG. 3 is a front external view showing a configuration example of the user terminal 1500.
The user terminal 1500 is a computer that can connect to the communication line 9 and access the server system 1100, and is an electronic device (electronic device). The user terminal 1500 according to the present embodiment is a device classified as a so-called smartphone, but is a portable game device, a stationary home game device, a game controller for a stationary home game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, or a wearable. It may be a device classified as a computer.

  The user terminal 1500 in this embodiment includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, and an image sensor. A unit 1520, a control board 1550, and a memory card reader 1542 that can read and write data from a memory card 1540, which is a computer-readable storage medium, are provided. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc., not shown, are provided. In addition, an IC card reader or the like that can read and write data without contact with an IC card type credit card or prepaid card may be provided.

  The control board 1550 wirelessly communicates with the CPU 1551, various microprocessors such as GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and mobile phone base stations and wireless LAN base stations connected to the communication line 9. The wireless communication module 1553 is mounted. In addition, a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit that receives signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an input signal that generates an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512 A so-called I / F circuit 1557 (interface circuit) such as a generation circuit, an input of image data photographed / generated by the image sensor unit 1520, a signal input / output circuit to the memory card reader 1542, and the like are mounted. Each element mounted on the control board 1550 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. Note that a part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured by ASIC or FPGA.

  The control board 1550 temporarily stores a program and data for executing the first content in the user terminal 1500 in the IC memory 1552. Then, the program is executed to perform arithmetic processing, and the first content can be executed by controlling each part of the user terminal 1500 according to the operation input from the direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506. . In the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is configured to acquire a necessary program and various setting data from the server system 1100 or the like, but may be configured to read from a storage medium such as a memory card 1540 acquired separately.

  The realization of the first content may be a so-called stand-alone type realized by a calculation process of the user terminal 1500 alone, or an online game type in which part or all of the calculation process is entrusted to the server system 1100. In the present embodiment, the latter is assumed.

  Therefore, under the control of the control board 1550, the result of operation input through the touch panel 1506 or the like is sequentially transmitted to the server system 1100, while various data for playing the first content is received from the server system 1100. Then, an image of the display screen is generated and displayed on the touch panel 1506, and sound signals of sound effects and operation sounds are generated and emitted from the speaker 1510. That is, the player (user 2) can enjoy the first content by watching the game screen displayed on the touch panel 1506, listening to the game sound flowing from the speaker 1510, and touching the touch panel 1506.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of related content developed on the cross platform in the present embodiment. The first content of the present embodiment is a driving simulation game. In the first content, the equipment of the race car 10 used by the user 2 (for example, chassis, tires, engine, gearbox, suspension, aerodynamic parts, fuel, etc.) is purchased through online shopping, and time attack runs on several circuits. Can go and enjoy.

  The second content of the present embodiment is an online competitive race game using the race car 10 used in the first content.

  The genres and details of the first content and the second content are not limited to these and can be set as appropriate. For example, the first content may be an action game of the first game in the series, and the second content may be a role-playing game in which settings such as the ability and appearance of the character that appeared in the first content are inherited. Alternatively, the first content may be a character breeding game, the second content may be a battle game, and the character setting (growth degree) raised in the first content may affect the ability of the character in the battle.

[Description of mechanism]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of a mechanism for reducing inequality in sales between different business operators related to related content (first content and second content in the present embodiment) developed on a cross platform.

  The billing generated when the first content is executed on the user terminal 1500, that is, the sales of electronic payment, is managed by the server system 1100 for each aggregation period. The sum of sales related to the first content for each counting period is referred to as “first content total sales (Mt1)”. In this embodiment, the inequality of sales is reduced by providing a part or all of the first content total sales Mt1 to the store 3 for each counting period.

  Specifically, the server system 1100 also manages sales related to the second content. The sum of sales related to the second content for each counting period is referred to as “second content total sales (Mt2)”. Then, the server system 1100 calculates the resource ratio P based on the first content total sales Mt1 and the second content total sales Mt2.

  The funding rate P can be set as appropriate in consideration of the share of the first type company. For example, it may be set in the range of 40% to 70% so that the raw material ratio P increases as the total of both the first content total sales Mt1 and the second content total sales Mt2 increases. You may change raw material rate PVA fiber according to a relative ratio with total sales. The resource ratio P can be set like a proportional function or a logarithmic function as well as a stepwise setting like the graph shown in the upper center of FIG. The funding rate P may be calculated based on only one of the first content total sales Mt1 and the second content total sales Mt2.

  The server system 1100 multiplies the first content total sales Mt1 by the funding rate P to determine the total benefit funding amount Mt0 to be paid, and further determines the total benefit funding amount Mt0 as the equal benefit funding amount Mf1 and the contribution standard benefit funding. Divide into amount Mf2.

Then, the server system 1100 provides an equal benefit source Mf1 for each store and benefits. This is referred to as “Equal Benefit Me”.
Further, the server system 1100 provides the contribution standard benefit funding amount Mf2 according to the contribution degree to the second content total sales Mt2 of each store. That is, the benefit amount Mdn (n = 1, 2,...; Store identification mark) to each store is based on the equal benefit amount Me and the sales contribution degree CSn (n = 1, 2, 3...) By store. It is the sum of the amount divided from the contribution standard benefit fund Mf2.

It should be noted that the split ratio between the equal benefit funding amount Mf1 and the contribution standard benefit funding amount Mf2 may be fixed, or determined by a predetermined function using the first content total sales Mt1 and the second content total sales Mt2 as variables. Also good.
For example, if the total amount of fund Mt0 is allotted to the equal amount of fund Mf1, the amount to be paid will be simple but clear fairness. Further, for example, the division ratio may be changed according to the date and time elapsed since the release of the first content or the second content. Specifically, for the three months from the release, all of the total benefit fund Mt0 will be allocated to the equal benefit fund Mf1, and from the fourth month, the contribution standard benefit fund Mf2 may be gradually increased every 30 days. Good. In this case, at the beginning of the release, everyone can obtain sales equally and share the joy of release and increase the sense of unity among operators operating the same related content. Expected to increase motivation for efforts.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the sales contribution degree CSn by store in the present embodiment.
First, a plurality of stores 3 exist, and the user 2 can specify the store 3 as his / her home ground (designated entity) in the first content (or in a separate procedure). The number of stores that can be specified can be set as appropriate, but is set to “1” in the present embodiment.

  The sales contribution degree CSn for each store is the device sales contribution degree CMm (m = 1, 2,...; Device identification related to the second content for each arcade game device 1300 installed and operated in the store. And is calculated every counting period (for example, one month) related to sales.

  The device-specific sales contribution CMm of one arcade game apparatus 1300 is calculated by a predetermined derivation function F having a parameter value describing a usage form of the arcade game apparatus 1300 by the user 2 as a variable. The “parameter value describing the usage pattern” can be set as appropriate, but in the present embodiment, the following parameter value is used.

  The parameter value X1 is a value that is uniquely determined according to the contract form of the arcade game device, and is derived by a predetermined function having variables such as the contract type, the number of contracts, and the contract period. For example, the function is set so that the parameter value X1 increases as the number of contracts or contract period increases. The derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device is set so that a higher value is derived as the parameter value increases.

  The parameter value X2 is total sales including both electronic payment and cash payment in the target device. The derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device is set so that a higher value is derived stepwise as the parameter value X2 increases.

  The parameter value X3 is a sales amount or a sales ratio by electronic settlement in the total sales of the target device. The derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device is set so that a higher value is derived stepwise as the parameter value X3 increases.

The parameter value X4 is the sales amount related to the first content by the home ground user who uses the device during the counting period among the users 2 (home ground users) who designate the store as the home ground.
The parameter value X5 is the sales amount related to the first content by the non-home ground user who uses the device during the counting period among the users 2 (non-home ground users) who do not designate the store as the home ground. .
The derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device is set so that a higher value is derived as the parameter values X4 and X5 are larger.

  The parameter value X7 is a statistical value of the elapsed time from when the user 2 charges for the first content until the second content is started. Specifically, the average value of the elapsed time up to the second content start date and time (actually the sales date and time of play consideration of the second content) after the sales date calculated for each charge of the first content, or Set to the median. In this embodiment, an average value is adopted. The derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device is set so that a higher value is obtained as the parameter value X7 is smaller.

The following equation can be used as an example of the derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device.
F = k1, X1 + k2, X2 + k3, X3 + k4, X4 + k5, X5 + k7, X7
(However, k1, k2, k3, k4, k5, k7 are coefficients)
The degree of weighting of each parameter value by the coefficient can be appropriately set according to how to provide the first content total sales Mt1 and what is used as the basis. If the coefficient is set to zero, it is possible not to consider the criterion related to the term.

The variables used for the derivation function F are not limited to the parameter values X1 to X5 and X7, but can be added as appropriate and can be omitted as appropriate.
For example, if the parameter value X4 related to the home ground user is emphasized or limited to this, it can be expected that the store 3 will increase the number of home ground users and make a sales effort to value the home ground users. .

For example, if the parameter value X3 relating to electronic payment is emphasized or limited to this, it can be expected that the store 3 will make a sales effort to encourage the user to perform electronic payment.
In addition, for example, the arcade game device 1300 includes the total operation time for which the consideration is paid and is used for executing the second content as the parameter value X8, and includes the derivation function F of the sales contribution degree CMm by device. It may be set so that a higher value is derived as the parameter value X8 is larger.

[Description of functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration example for realizing the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the arcade game apparatus 1300 according to the present embodiment. The arcade game apparatus 1300 includes an operation input unit 100, a medium reading unit 102, a deposit detection unit 104, a processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a storage unit 500. With.

  The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 200 in accordance with various operation inputs made by the user 2 (player). For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a gesture controller, or the like. In the example of FIG. 2, the joystick 1302, the button switch 1304, and the touch panel 1306 correspond to this.

  The medium reading unit 102 is realized by a known reading device that conforms to the technical method employed in the electronic payment medium 6, reads data stored in the electronic payment medium 6, and outputs the data to the processing unit 200. In this embodiment, since the user terminal 1500 also serves as the electronic payment medium 6, this can be realized by a short-range wireless device. If the electronic settlement medium 6 is a card with a built-in non-contact type IC chip, it can be realized by a non-contact type reader / writer according to the specifications. In the example of FIG. 2, the medium reader 1344 corresponds to this.

  The deposit detection unit 104 is a means for detecting the inserted cash and outputting information indicating the deposit amount to the processing unit 200, and can be realized by a known depositing device, coin inserting device, or the like. In the example of FIG. 2, the deposit apparatus 1330 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an IC memory, and performs data input / output control with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the storage unit 500. Various business processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, data read by the medium reading unit 102, data received from the server system 1100, etc. Control the operation of the device 1300. In the example of FIG. 2, the control board 1350 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 200 of the arcade game apparatus 1300 includes a play consideration payment processing unit 210, a second content control unit 211, and a timing unit 212.

  The play consideration payment processing unit 210 performs processing related to payment of the play consideration of the second content by cash or electronic settlement. Specifically, when cash is inserted, payment can be determined by comparing the amount of cash detected by the deposit detection unit 104 with a predetermined tax-included play consideration. When the medium reading unit 102 detects the electronic payment medium 6 (also serving as the user terminal 1500 in this embodiment), the key data is read from the electronic payment medium 6. Then, the server system 1100 is accessed and information related to the sales of the second content is transmitted.

  The second content control unit 211 performs various processes for executing the second content. When the second content is designed as a stand-alone game, all processes necessary for game progress control are executed. If the second content is designed as an online game, the second content control unit 211 executes processing as a game client. That is, an operation input signal detected by the operation input unit 100 is transmitted to the server system 1100, data is received from the server system 1100, and a game screen is displayed or a game sound is emitted. In the present embodiment, the latter is assumed. Depending on the design of the client / server system, some of the controls necessary for the progress of the game may be performed.

  The timer unit 212 performs various timing processes using the system clock. For example, the current date and time, the time from the start of play to the end time, timer processing for the second content, and the like are included.

  The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a speech synthesis IC, an audio codec that can reproduce an audio file, and the like, and outputs sound signals of game sound effects, BGM, and various operation sounds. And output to the sound output unit 390.

  The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1310 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. Then, the image generation unit 292 generates or decodes one game screen image in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds), and outputs an image signal of the game screen to the image display unit 392.

  The image display unit 392 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 1306 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like are realized, and the communication device module 1353 shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 stores a system program for causing the processing unit 200 to realize various functions for controlling the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. The IC memory 1352 mounted on the control board 1350 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 stores a system program for causing the processing unit 200 to realize various functions for controlling the arcade game device 1300 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for executing the second content, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. The IC memory 1352 mounted on the control board 1350 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 500 includes a system program 520, a second content program 521, second content initial setting data 522, second content play data 523, a store ID 524, a device ID 525, a tax-included play price 526, and the current date and time. 527 is stored. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate. For example, the key data read from the electronic payment medium 6 can be stored as appropriate when the payment of the play consideration is electronically settled. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The system program 520 is a program for realizing basic input / output functions necessary as a computer by being read and executed by the processing unit 200. The second content program 521 can cause the processing unit 200 to realize the function as the second content control unit 211.

  The store ID 524 corresponds to identification information for each business entity in which the arcade game device is installed. The device ID 525 is identification information unique to the arcade game device.

  FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 in the present embodiment. The server system 1100 in the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

  The operation input unit 100s is a means for inputting various operations for server management. In the example of FIG. 1, the keyboard 1106 corresponds.

  The server processing unit 200 s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an IC memory, and performs data input / output control with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 s and the server storage unit 500 s. Do. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100 s, and data received from the arcade game apparatus 1300 to control the operation of the server system 1100 in an integrated manner. . In the example of FIG. 1, the control board 1150 corresponds to this.

  The server processing unit 200s according to the present embodiment includes a user management unit 240, a first content management unit 241, a second content management unit 242, a sales management unit 243, a benefit determination unit 250, and an inter-trader electronic settlement. Unit 252, timing unit 254, image generation unit 292 s, and communication control unit 294 s.

  The user management unit 240 assigns a unique user ID (user identification information), and stores and manages user data related to the first content and the second content, and data related to a virtual account for electronic settlement. Take control.

The first content management unit 241 functions as a game server for the first content that provides the user terminal 1500 with data necessary to execute the first content.
The second content management unit 242 functions as a game server for second content that provides the user terminal 1500 with data necessary to execute the second content.
When the first content and the second content are realized in a stand-alone manner, these can be omitted.

  The sales management unit 243 manages / aggregates sales based on the accounting element related to the first content and sales based on the accounting element related to the second content.

  The benefit determining unit 250 determines the benefit amount Mdn (see FIG. 5) for the sales related to the first content, with each store 3 as the benefit destination.

  The inter-trader electronic settlement unit 252 performs control for realizing electronic settlement between the first-type business operator and the store 3.

  The timer unit 254 performs various timing processes using the system clock. For example, the current date and time, timer processing for the first content and the second content, and the like are included.

  The image generation unit 292s is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. Then, an operation screen image for the operator is generated, and the image signal is output to the image display unit 392s. Depending on the implementation form of the first content and the second content, the image generation unit 292s may generate an image of the game screen based on the processing results by the first content management unit 241 and the second content management unit 242.

  The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 294s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394s.

  The communication unit 394s is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

  The server storage unit 500s stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to control the server system 1100 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for managing a game, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area for the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores calculation results and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM and a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM and DVD. In the example of FIG. 1, the storage device 1140 corresponds to a storage medium such as an IC memory 1152 and a hard disk mounted on the main body device 1101.

The server storage unit 500s of this embodiment includes a server system program 550,
A user management program 551, a first content management program 552, a second content management program 553, a sales management program 554, a benefit determination program 555, and an inter-trader electronic settlement program 556 are stored in advance.
Further, as the data to be sequentially generated / updated, the current date and time 590, the user management data 600, the first content play data 620, the first content sales history data 630, the second content sales history data 650, the second Content play data 660 and business entity management data 700 are stored. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The server system program 550 is a system program for causing the server system 1100 to realize basic input / output functions necessary as a computer by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

  The user management program 551, the first content management program 552, the second content management program 553, the sales management program 554, the benefit determination program 555, and the inter-trader electronic settlement program 556 are read and executed by the server processing unit 200s, respectively. This is a program for realizing the functions of the management unit 240, the first content management unit 241, the second content management unit 242, the sales management unit 243, the benefit determination unit 250, and the inter-trader electronic settlement unit 252.

User management data 600 is prepared for each user who has completed the registration procedure.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9, one user management data 600 includes 1) a user ID 601, 2) virtual currency account data 602 for storing data such as the balance of a virtual currency account for electronic settlement, and 3) the user. A registered medium ID 604 that is identification information of the electronic settlement medium 6 that stores key data for using the virtual currency account, and 4) a home ground store ID 605 that is identification information of the store 3 designated by the user, 5) first content save data 611, 7) second content save data 612, 8) first content play history data 613, and 9) second content play history data 614. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate. Therefore, in other words, the user management data 600 is data that stores the user 2 of the user terminal 1500 in association with the designated business entity (store 3 as the home ground) designated by the user. 500s functions as designated entity storage means for storing it.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the first content play data 620 is created every time the first content is executed, and stores various information related to the progress control of the first content. In the present embodiment, since the first content is an online game, it is realized in the same manner as a technique related to a known online game. When the first content is a stand-alone game, the data is created and managed by the user terminal 1500 and provided to the server system 1100 at an appropriate timing.

  The first content sales history data 630 stores information on sales related to the first content. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the first content sales history data 630 stores a user ID 632 indicating a payer, a sales type 633, and a sales 634 in association with the sales date and time 631 when the charge is generated. . Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the second content sales history data 650 stores information on sales related to the second content. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the second content sales history data 650 is associated with a sales date and time 651 corresponding to the play start date and time, a store ID 652, a device ID 653, and a user ID 654 that is a player and indicates a payer. , Cash or electronic payment type 655, sales 656, and play end date 657 are stored. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  Therefore, the second content sales history data 650 functions as data that stores the user 2 of the user terminal 1500 in association with the store 3 (business entity) in which the business game device 1300 played by the user is associated with the server. The storage unit 500s functions as a play entity storage unit that stores this.

  The second content play data 660 is created every time the second content is executed, and stores various information related to the progress control of the second content. In the present embodiment, since the second content is an online game, it is realized in the same manner as a technique related to a known online game. When the second content is a stand-alone game, the data is created and managed in the storage unit 500 of the arcade game device 1300. And it shall be provided to the server system 1100 at an appropriate timing.

  Returning to FIG. 8, the business entity management data 700 is prepared for each store 3 and stores information related to the store. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, one business entity management data 700 includes a unique store ID 701, business game device management data 710 prepared for each business game device installed in the store, It includes a home ground registered user list 720 for storing the user ID of the user 2 who designates / registers the store as a home ground, and remittance destination information 722. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  One piece of arcade game device management data 710 stores a unique device ID 711, contract form information 712, and execution content ID 713.

  The contract form information 712 is information related to a sales / use contract, etc., related to the arcade game apparatus 1300, which is concluded with a game maker (same as the first type business in this embodiment). For example, the type of contract, the number of contracts, the contract period, and the like. Examples of types of contract forms include collective purchases, installment purchases, and pay-as-you-go payments in which the monthly payment amount to the first type company is determined according to the sales amount. Therefore, in other words, the contract form information 712 is data that stores information related to the business of the arcade game device 1300 for each store 3 (business entity), and the server storage unit 500s stores the contract form that stores the information. It functions as information storage means.

  The remittance destination information 722 is information necessary to remit the benefit amount Mdn related to the store to the second type company that operates the store. For example, information related to a bank account or an electronic currency account corresponds to this.

  Therefore, in other words, the business entity management data 700 is data that associates the business establishment where the business game device 1300 is installed or the business game device business enterprise installed with the business game device, and is stored in the server memory. The part 500s functions as business entity data storage means.

[Description of process flow]
Next, the operation of the game system in this embodiment will be described.
It is assumed that the user 2 has already completed the user registration procedure, possesses the user ID and the electronic settlement medium 6, and sufficient virtual currency is deposited in the virtual currency account. In addition, it is assumed that the store 3 has been registered, and the server system 1100 already has business management data 700.

  Since the setting of the store as the home ground in the user terminal 1500, the execution of the first content, and the handling of the billing related to the first content can be appropriately realized by a technique related to a known online game, the description thereof will be omitted. For example, an online game (so-called social game) service for registered users in a social networking service is a good example.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the arcade game apparatus 1300, which is implemented by the processing unit 200 executing the second content program 521 (see FIG. 7).

  The arcade game apparatus 1300 is normally in a so-called standby mode that waits for entry by the user 2 (step S10). When the user 2 inserts cash into the depositing device 1330 or holds the electronic settlement medium 6 (also serving as the user terminal 1500 in this embodiment) over the medium reading device 1344 during the standby mode, the arcade game device 1300 Is detected and payment of play consideration is detected (YES in step S12), and sales information is transmitted to the server system 1100 (step S14).

  The sales information includes the current date and time 527, store ID 524, device ID 525, player user ID, payment type identification information, and sales amount (see FIG. 7). Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. The user ID of the player is read from the electronic settlement medium 6 (also serving as the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment) when the user ID is held over the medium reading device 1344. The sales amount is a play price 526 including tax of the second content.

  When the play consideration is paid, the arcade game apparatus 1300 starts the second content (step S16). The second content of the present embodiment starts a competitive online game using the race car 10 (see FIG. 4) used in the first content.

  When the second content ends, that is, when the race ends in this embodiment (step S18), the arcade game device 1300 displays the store ID 524, the device ID 525, and the end date and time of the second content (current date and time 527 at that time). It transmits to the server system 1100 (step S20). Then, the save data related to the second content and information regarding the play history are transmitted to the server system 1100 (step S20), and the process returns to the standby mode again.

  Since the second content of this embodiment is an online game, step S20 can be omitted if the current date and time of the server system 1100 is adopted as the end date and time of the second content. Similarly, if the server system 1100 manages all data related to the progress control of the second content, step S22 can be omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the processing flow of the server system 1100 of the present embodiment. The processing described below is implemented by the server system 1100 executing the user management program 551, the first content management program 552, the second content management program 553, the sales management program 554, and the benefit determination program 555. The

  When the server system 1100 detects charging for the first content in the user terminal 1500 (YES in step S40), the server system 1100 updates the first content sales history data 630 (step S42; see FIG. 10).

  Further, when the server system 1100 detects charging related to the second content in the business game device 1300 (YES in step S44), the server system 1100 stores the second content sales history data 650 based on the sales information received from the business game device. Update (step S46; see FIG. 11).

  Then, when a predetermined total period, for example, one month has elapsed since the previous total (YES in step S50), the server system 1100 refers to the first content sales history data 630 and the second content sales history data 650, and First content total sales Mt1 and second content total sales Mt2 in the counting period are calculated (step S52), and sales benefit processing is executed (step S54).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the sales benefit process.
In this process, the server system 1100 first calculates the resource ratio P in the range of “0 to 1.0” based on the first content total sales Mt1 and the second content total sales Mt2 (step S70; see FIG. 5).

  Then, the total content of funds Mf0 is calculated by multiplying the first content total sales Mt1 by the funding rate P (step S72), and the equal benefit funding amount Mf1 and the contribution standard benefit funding amount Mf2 are determined (step S74). . Note that step S74 can appropriately include calculation of a split ratio between the equal benefit funding amount Mf1 and the contribution standard benefit funding amount Mf2 based on the first content total sales Mt1 and the second content total sales Mt2.

  Next, the server system 1100 executes a sales contribution calculation process for each store (step S76).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the sales contribution calculation process for each store. In this process, the server system 1100 executes a loop A for each store 3 corresponding to the business entity management data 700 to calculate the sales contribution degree CSn for each store (steps S100 to S132; see FIG. 5).

  In the loop A, the server system 1100 first calculates the sales contribution CMm for each device by executing the loop B for each arcade game device 1300 installed in the processing target store of the loop A (steps S102 to S126).

  In loop B, loop C is executed for each user who uses the processing target device (the arcade game device 1300 to be processed) (steps S104 to S110).

In loop C, for each sale of the first content by the processing target user, an elapsed time from the sale date / time 631 of the sale of the first content (see FIG. 10) to the sale date / time 651 of the latest second content is calculated (step S106). ).
Specifically, from the second content sales history data 650, the store ID 701 matches the processing target store of Loop A, the device ID 711 matches the processing target device of Loop B, and the user who is the processing target user of Loop C is the user The sales date 651 to which the ID 654 matches is extracted (see FIG. 12). Then, for each sale of the first content, the one closest to the sale date and time 631 is searched from the extracted contents, and the elapsed time from the sale date and time 631 of the sale of the first content is calculated. Then, the server system 1100 calculates a primary statistical value X6 (specifically, an average value) from the elapsed time calculated in the loop C (step S108), and ends the loop C (step S110).

  When the loop C is completed, the server system 1100 determines the parameter value X7 (specifically, the average of the primary statistical value X6) as the secondary statistical value from the primary statistical value X6 of all users using the processing target apparatus of the loop B. Value) (step S120), and parameter values X1 to X5 related to other processing target devices are calculated (step S122; see FIG. 6).

  Then, the server system 1100 uses the parameter values X1 to X5 and X7 to calculate the device-specific sales contribution CMm of the processing target device using the derivation function F (step S124), and ends the loop B (step S126).

  If the loop B is executed for all the business game devices 1300 installed in the processing target store of the loop A, the server system 1100 adds up the sales contribution CMm for each device of the all business game devices 1300, The sales contribution degree CSn for each store to be processed is calculated (step S130), and the loop A is terminated (step S132). And if the loop A is performed about all the stores 3, the sales contribution calculation process according to store will be complete | finished.

  Returning to FIG. 15, the server system 1100 next calculates the equal benefit Me (step S170). Specifically, the equal benefit funding amount Mf1 is obtained by dividing by the total number of stores 3 that can be paid (see FIG. 5).

  Next, the server system 1100 executes a loop E for each store 3 (steps S180 to S188). In the loop E, the benefit amount Mdn to the processing target store is calculated (step S182), and the remittance amount is determined by subtracting the collection amount to be collected from the processing target store from the benefit amount Mdn (step S184). The amount to be collected is determined by a contract between the manufacturer of the arcade game apparatus 1300 and the second-type business operator (a contract relating to sales / use of the arcade game apparatus 1300).

  Then, the server system 1100 performs remittance processing according to the remittance destination information 722 (see FIG. 12) of the processing target store (step S186), and ends the sales benefit processing.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce inequalities in sales between different business entities related to related content (first content and second content related to each other) developed on a cross platform.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment which applied this invention was described, the form which can apply this invention is not limited to the said form, A component can be added, abbreviate | omitted, and changed suitably.

For example, the method for calculating the benefit amount Mdn is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate.
Specifically, from the derivation function F (see FIG. 6) of the sales contribution degree CMm by device, the sales amount of the first content by the home ground user, that is, the parameter value X4 (the user's billing sales associated with the designated business entity). except. On the other hand, the direct benefit amount MSn (n = 1, 2,...; Store identification number) calculated by multiplying the total ΣX4 of the parameter values X4 by the parameter value X1 as shown in the equation (2) is calculated. It may be included in the derivation formula for the benefit amount Mdn as in 3).
Direct benefit MSn = k1 · ΣX4m (m = 1, 2,...; Device identification mark) Equation (2)
Benefit Mdn = Mf2 (CSn / ΣCS) + Me + MSn Equation (3)

  According to the said structure, it can be set as the mechanism which considers as a part of sales of the store 3 designated as a home ground originally, and returns some or all of the charge sales of the 1st content by a home ground user.

  In calculating the direct benefit amount MSn, other parameter values may be used instead of the parameter value X1. For example, the parameter value X2 that is the total sales of the arcade game device 1300 may be used. In this case, the range regarded as the direct benefit amount MSn is further expanded to the charge sales of the first content by all the users who visited the store 3 and played (that is, the charge sales of the user associated with the play business). Can do.

In the above embodiment, the total amount of funding for benefit Mf0 is obtained by multiplying the first content total sales Mt1 by the rate of funding P, but it may be obtained by other methods. For example, the charging object ID is stored in the first content sales history data 630 (see FIG. 10) in association with the sales date 631. Then, a special charge factor (specifically, a special item, a right to participate in a special event, a lottery right, etc., can be set as appropriate) is set for the first content, and based on sales for the special charge factor Thus, the total amount of funding for benefit Mf0 may be calculated. Specifically, the total sales of the special billing factor may be equal to the total benefit resource Mf0. When the special charging factor is set, the first content can be basically limited to a content that can be played free of charge, but can also have a limited accounting factor.
It should be noted that the idea of using the sales of the special billing element as a source can be applied to the benefit based on the direct benefit MSn as it is, and a configuration using the direct benefit MSn as a source is also possible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... User 3 ... Store 200s ... Server processing part 240 ... User management part 241 ... 1st content management part 242 ... 2nd content management part 243 ... Sales management part 250 ... Benefit determination part 500 ... Processing part 500s ... Server storage part 524 ... Store ID
525 ... Device ID
551 ... User management program 552 ... First content management program 553 ... Second content management program 554 ... Sales management program 555 ... Benefit determination program 600 ... User management data 602 ... User ID
604 ... Registered medium ID
605 ... Home Grand Store ID
630 ... 1st content sales history data 631 ... Sales date and time 632 ... User ID
633 ... Sales type 634 ... Sales 650 ... Second content sales history data 651 ... Sales date and time 652 ... Store ID
653 ... Device ID
654 ... User ID
655 ... Payment type 656 ... Sales 700 ... Business entity management data 701 ... Store ID
710 ... arcade game device management data 711 ... device ID
712 ... Contract form information 720 ... Home ground registered user list 1100 ... Server system 1150 ... Control board 1300 ... Commercial game machine 1350 ... Control board 1500 ... User terminal CMm ... Sales contribution by device CSn ... Sales contribution by store MSn ... Direct benefit amount Mdn ... Benefit amount Me ... Equal benefit amount Mf0 ... Total benefit funding amount Mf1 ... Equal benefit funding amount Mf2 ... Contribution standard benefit funding amount Mt0 ... Total benefit funding amount Mt1 ... First content total sales Mt2 ... Second content Total sales P ... Rate of capital

Claims (9)

A server system that communicates with a user terminal that executes first content including a charging element, and an arcade game device that executes second content related to the first content and the content content,
First sales management means for managing billing sales data related to the first content;
Business entity data storage means for storing the business establishment in which the arcade game apparatus is installed or the enterprise of the installed arcade game apparatus (hereinafter collectively referred to as “business entity”) in association with the arcade game apparatus. When,
Designated entity storage means for storing the user of the user terminal in association with the entity designated by the user (hereinafter referred to as “designated entity”);
A benefit determination means for determining the business entity and the benefit amount of the benefit recipient by determining a distribution destination and a distribution amount for distributing the resource for each business entity using a part or all of the billing sales as a resource ;
Equipped with a,
The first sales management means manages charge sales for each user,
The benefit determining means determines a benefit amount for each entity to which the funds are distributed, using a user's charge sales associated with the designated entity.
Server system. Second sales management means for managing data on sales related to execution of the second content for each business entity;
Further comprising
The benefit determining means determines the amount of benefit for each entity that distributes the resources using the sales for each entity.
The server system according to claim 1 . The arcade game device is configured to be able to pay consideration related to the execution of the second content in any payment type of cash and virtual currency,
The second sales management means manages sales for each business entity for each payment type,
The benefit determining means determines the amount of benefit for each business entity that distributes the funds using the sales of the virtual currency as the payment type.
The server system according to claim 2 . A play entity storage means for associating and storing the user of the user terminal and the entity of the arcade game device played by the user (hereinafter referred to as “play entity”);
Further comprising
The first sales management means manages charge sales for each user,
The benefit determining means determines a benefit amount for each business entity to which the resources are distributed, using a user's charge sales associated with the play business entity.
The server system according to any one of claims 1-3. A server system that communicates with a user terminal that executes first content including a charging element, and an arcade game device that executes second content related to the first content and the content content,
First sales management means for managing billing sales data related to the first content;
Business entity data storage means for storing the business establishment in which the arcade game apparatus is installed or the enterprise of the installed arcade game apparatus (hereinafter collectively referred to as “business entity”) in association with the arcade game apparatus. When,
A play entity storage means for associating and storing a user of the user terminal and the entity of the arcade game apparatus played by the user (hereinafter referred to as “play entity”);
A benefit determination means for determining the business entity and the benefit amount of the benefit recipient by determining a distribution destination and a distribution amount for distributing the resource for each business entity using a part or all of the billing sales as a resource ;
Equipped with a,
The first sales management means manages charge sales for each user,
The benefit determining means determines a benefit amount for each business entity to which the resources are distributed, using a user's charge sales associated with the play business entity.
Server system. The server system according to claim 4 or 5. A resource amount determination means for determining a resource amount based on the billing sales;
Furthermore the server system according to any one of claim 1 to 6 with a. The first content is content including a special billing element whose billing amount is the source of money,
The first sales management means manages the billing sales of the special billing element;
The resource amount determination means uses the sales revenue of the special charging element as the resource amount,
The server system according to claim 7 . Contract form information storage means for storing contract form information related to the business of the arcade game device of the business entity,
Further comprising
The benefit determining means changes the benefit amount using the contract form information of the entity that is the benefit recipient.
The server system as described in any one of Claims 1-8 .

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