JP6813980B2 - Prize exchange system, prize exchange method, server, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an online shopping-linked prize exchange system for exchanging valuable values such as pachinko balls and medals with products on an online shopping site at a game store equipped with a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine.

At game stores (hall stores), prizes are exchanged by exchanging game media such as medals and pachinko balls obtained by players with pachislot machines and pachinko machines for prizes according to their valuable value. When exchanging prizes (meaning prizes such as daily necessities and miscellaneous goods, which are different from special prizes that can be exchanged for cash), many types of prizes cannot be prepared due to (1) space in the hall store and purchasing problems. , (2) The lineup of prizes is fixed, and it is not possible to have a flexible selection of prizes that can take in the latest prizes in a timely manner. (3) Since prizes are exchanged based on the suggested retail price, the general market price Compared to this, there were various problems such as the result being an expensive exchange.

Therefore, the inventors of the present application have proposed a prize exchange system having a mechanism for collecting product information from an online shopping site operated by a third party and exchanging the product information as a prize (Patent Document 1). With such a prize exchange system, players can select products from a wide variety of products sold on online shopping sites, and the product lineup is frequently updated, making it even cheaper. Since the exchange is performed based on the mail order price, all the above-mentioned problems are solved.

In addition, conventionally, in order for a player to become a member of a hall store (ball storage member), he / she is required to fill out an application form at the hall store and present an identity verification document such as a driver's license for the purpose of identity verification. Therefore, players who are reluctant to provide personal information and players who think that it is complicated to fill out the application form avoid becoming a member of the hall store, and as a result, join the member of the hall store. Will not progress.

In the prize exchange system of Patent Document 1, personal information is not input at the start of service provision, and prize selection and end ball storage can be performed only with the membership card provided by the hall store, and prize exchange is possible. A so-called end ball storage system is disclosed that allows so-called postscript of personal information, such as inputting personal information and exchanging prizes after the quantity of end ball storage is achieved.

JP 2015-27420

However, in a system such as Patent Document 1, no personal information of the player is input to the hall store (or even if it is input, the personal information is not input) until the amount of odd balls that can be exchanged for prizes is achieved. There is no way to communicate between the player and the hall store, or between the player and the system operator before exchanging prizes.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enable a player to effectively communicate with a hall store or a system operator before acquiring a game medium capable of exchanging prizes. The purpose is to provide a prize exchange system that enables individual collection of destination information.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a prize exchange system controlled so that services that can be used are gradually expanded according to the operation of the player's mobile device after acquiring the destination information from the player.

As described above, it is extremely important for the manager of the hall store and the system operator to obtain individually collected destination information such as the player's e-mail address or a similar unique ID that can identify an individual. Because, in advertisements for an unspecified number of people, expressions such as "day with 7" that makes you think that it is a day when many balls are set, direct expressions such as "large release" and "more and more", "lucky day" Expressions such as "" are subject to regulation because they encourage gambling, but they are aimed at individually collected destination information (that is, information that constitutes a closed environment, not an unspecified number of people). It is possible to some extent in the advertisement to include information on the replacement of game consoles and information on events.

Therefore, the manager of the hall store and the system operator can use the individually collected destination information to make more effective advertisements, not just advertisements with clerical contents such as the arrival of new units. If it can be transmitted and more of the destination information can be collected independently, it can be expected that the number of customers visiting the hall store will be further increased by effective advertisement for the destination information.

The present invention provides the following prize exchange system, prize exchange method, server, and program.

The invention according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A prize exchange system (eg, prize exchange system 1) that includes a prize exchange device (eg, prize exchange terminal 530) and a server (eg, core server 600).
The server
The prize identification information of the prize selected by the customer (for example, the player of the prize exchange system 1 or the user of another system) is received from the prize selection device, and the prize identification information is received.
The prize identification information received from the prize selection device is stored in the prize list storage means (for example, the favorite management table 655).
The prize exchange device is
It is arranged in a store (for example, a hall store) and has a display means (for example, display 535) for displaying information.
The prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means is displayed on the display means.
When the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction based on the prize information displayed on the display means (for example, when the exchange confirmation button 933c is touched on the exchange confirmation screen 933 of FIG. 74 (B)). ), The exchange instruction information including the prize identification information of the selected prize is transmitted to the server.
In response to the operation of the mobile device (for example, smartphone 570) by the customer (for example, the operation of reading the code 901b on the code reading screen 901 of the code reading application 4 shown in FIG. 49), a predetermined computer (for example, FIG. 48) is shown. An application (for example, an application 5 for a prize exchange system) is downloaded from the external server) to the mobile device of the customer, and the application is downloaded.
The application allows the customer's mobile device to function as the prize selection device.
According to the application, a plurality of types of predetermined information (for example, player's destination information and member information) are arranged in a predetermined order (for example, in the order of transition of the player status shown in FIG. The order can include several patterns, for example, "non-member", "temporary member", "main member 1", "main member 2", "main member 3", all set. In addition to the order including the player status of, "non-member", "main member 1", "main member 2", "main member 3", and so on, "non-member", "main member 2", "main member" An order consisting of a part of the set player status is included, such as the order following "3". Also, here, the operation for making a change to each player status is complemented later. It is possible, and when the operation is performed, the corresponding predetermined information is transmitted to the server)), and when the predetermined information is transmitted to the server, the customer's predetermined information is transmitted to the server. The customer status (for example, the player status such as temporary member, main member 2, and main member 3 shown in FIG. 16) is gradually changed.
At least one of the server and the application provides a predetermined service to the customer according to the customer status (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, a temporary member registers a favorite, and a main member 2 reserves extra balls. , The main member 3 controls to determine whether or not the prize exchange) can be provided .
By the operation of the application by the customer (for example, association with the membership card shown in FIGS. 15 and 16), the identification information (for example, mobile ID) of the customer related to the mobile device or the identification information related to the application. When (for example, an application ID) is transmitted to the server and the identification information is associated with the member identification information (for example, a member ID or a member card unique ID) of the customer, the customer status is the first status (for example). For example, it was changed to the main member 2) shown in FIG.
When the customer status is the first status and the customer has logged in to the prize exchange device (for example, a login operation to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570 shown in FIG. 15). , The prize exchange device is controlled so as to be able to provide a service (reserve of surplus balls in FIG. 16) for accumulating at least a part of the quantity of game media related to the customer's game received by the customer.
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of game media is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. It is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the available services of the prize exchange system are gradually expanded according to the operation of the portable device by the customer. In addition, when the identification information of the mobile device or the like is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the quantity of the accumulated game media can be used by the customer or disappears after the lapse of a predetermined period. By making it possible to use the function of accumulating extra balls, which can be set in advance, the use of the membership card of the customer is promoted.

The invention according to the second embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
By the operation of the application by the customer (for example, registration of the member information shown in FIGS. 15 and 16), the member attribute information of the customer (for example, the member information including the name and address of the player) is transmitted to the server. In that case, the customer status is changed to the second status (for example, the main member 3 shown in FIG. 16).
When the customer status is the second status, the prize exchange device transmits the exchange instruction information including the prize identification information of the prize selected by the customer to the server, and the selected prize of the prize. It is configured so that a service for exchanging prizes (prize exchange in FIG. 16) can be provided.
Further, when the predetermined period has passed and the quantity of the accumulated game media is set to be available, the prize exchange may be performed by the game medium including the quantity of the accumulated game media. it can.

With such a configuration of the present invention, when the member information of the customer is transmitted to the server, the surplus ball reserve or the possession ball that can be set so that the quantity of the accumulated game media can be used after a lapse of a predetermined period is used. The availability of the prize exchange function will facilitate the use of membership cards and membership registration by customers.

The invention according to the third embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
The predetermined information is obtained by the operation of the application by the customer (for example, transmission of an e-mail address by the e-mail address registration operation of the e-mail registration screen 905 shown in FIG. 54, store registration shown in FIGS. 55 and 56), or the application. It is configured to be transmitted to the server in response to automatic login detection of the mobile device to the wireless communication device (for example, store information transmission by automatic login detection shown in FIG. 20).

With such a configuration of the present invention, not only the operation of the mobile device by the customer but also the service available for the prize exchange system is gradually expanded by the customer bringing the mobile device to the store.

The invention according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the third embodiment.
When the customer's destination information is transmitted to the server by the operation of the application by the customer (for example, the e-mail address registration shown in FIG. 16), the customer status is changed to the third status.
When the customer status is the third status (for example, the temporary member shown in FIG. 16), the prize identification information selected by the customer by the application is transmitted to the server to be stored in the prize list storage means. The service (favorite registration in FIG. 16) can be provided.

With such a configuration of the present invention, when the customer's destination information is transmitted to the server, the function of registering the favorite of the prize becomes available, so that the transmission of the customer's destination information is promoted, and the customer can receive the prize. It is possible to effectively communicate with the system operator before acquiring a game medium that can be exchanged.

The invention according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the fourth embodiment.
The portable device operation by the customer (e.g., code reading for a store register shown in FIG. 14), or automatic login detection to the wireless communication device of the portable device by the application (e.g., automatic login shown in FIG. 20 When the store information (for example, store code) that identifies the store is transmitted to the server by the application (detection),
The server is configured to transmit the destination information of the customer corresponding to the portable device to which the store information has been transmitted to the computer of the store corresponding to the store information (for example, the hall computer 400).

With such a configuration of the present invention, when the store information related to the customer's game is transmitted to the server, the customer can effectively interact with the store before acquiring the game medium that can be exchanged for prizes. You can communicate.

The invention according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration in the first embodiment.
When the code displayed on the prize exchange device is read based on the customer's membership card in response to the operation of the application by the customer (for example, with the membership card using the prize exchange terminal 530 shown in FIG. 15). The identification information is associated with the smartphone 570 (linkage of the prize exchange system application 5) with the member identification information associated with the membership card.

With such a configuration of the present invention, when the identification information of the mobile device or the like is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the function of accumulating extra balls can be used, and the use of the member card of the customer is promoted. To.

The invention according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A prize exchange method performed by a prize exchange system including a prize exchange device and a server.
In the server, a step of receiving prize identification information of a prize selected by a customer from a prize selection device, and
In the server, a step of storing the prize identification information received from the prize selection device in the prize list storage means, and
In the prize exchange device, a step of displaying the prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means on the display means arranged in the store and displaying the information.
In the prize exchange device, when the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction based on the prize information displayed on the display means, the exchange instruction information including the prize identification information of the selected prize is provided. It has a step of sending to the server
An application is downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the customer's mobile device.
The application allows the customer's mobile device to function as the prize selection device.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are transmitted from the mobile device to the server in a predetermined order by the application, the customer status of the customer is changed stepwise according to the predetermined information transmitted to the server. ,
Controlled so that at least one of the server and the application determines whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer operates the application to transmit the identification information related to the customer's mobile device or the identification information related to the application to the server, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer. The customer status is changed to the first status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. Controlled so that the service of accumulating departments can be provided,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of game media is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. It is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the available services of the prize exchange system are gradually expanded according to the operation of the portable device by the customer. In addition, when the identification information of the mobile device or the like is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the quantity of the accumulated game media can be used by the customer or disappears after the lapse of a predetermined period. By making it possible to use the function of accumulating extra balls, which can be set in advance, the use of the membership card of the customer is promoted. Further, the above-mentioned second to sixth embodiments can be substantially applied to the invention according to the seventh embodiment.

The invention according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A server included in a prize exchange system equipped with a prize exchange device.
The server
Receives prize identification information for the prize selected by the customer from the prize selection device,
The prize identification information received from the prize selection device is stored in the prize list storage means, and is stored.
When the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction in the prize exchange device that displays the prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means, the prize of the selected prize is given. The exchange instruction information including the identification information is received from the prize exchange device, and the exchange instruction information is received.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are received from the mobile device in a predetermined order by an application downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the mobile device by the customer, the predetermined information The customer status of the customer is changed step by step according to
Controlled to determine whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer receives the identification information related to the mobile device or the identification information related to the application by the operation of the application, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the said. Change customer status to 1st status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. Control so that the service of accumulating departments can be provided,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of game media is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. It is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the available services of the prize exchange system are gradually expanded according to the operation of the portable device by the customer. In addition, when the identification information of the mobile device or the like is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the quantity of the accumulated game media can be used by the customer or disappears after the lapse of a predetermined period. By making it possible to use the function of accumulating extra balls, which can be set in advance, the use of the membership card of the customer is promoted. Further, the above-mentioned second to sixth embodiments can be substantially applied to the invention according to the eighth embodiment.

The invention according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A program for realizing a server included in a prize exchange system equipped with a prize exchange device.
The server
Receives prize identification information for the prize selected by the customer from the prize selection device,
The prize identification information received from the prize selection device is stored in the prize list storage means, and is stored.
When the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction in the prize exchange device that displays the prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means, the prize of the selected prize is given. The exchange instruction information including the identification information is received from the prize exchange device, and the exchange instruction information is received.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are received from the mobile device in a predetermined order by an application downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the mobile device by the customer, the predetermined information The customer status of the customer is changed step by step according to
It is determined whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer receives the identification information related to the mobile device or the identification information related to the application by the operation of the application, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the said. Change customer status to 1st status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. It functions to control so that the service that accumulates departments can be provided ,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of game media is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. It is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it .

With such a configuration of the present invention, the available services of the prize exchange system are gradually expanded according to the operation of the portable device by the customer. In addition, when the identification information of the mobile device or the like is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the quantity of the accumulated game media can be used by the customer or disappears after the lapse of a predetermined period. By making it possible to use the function of accumulating extra balls, which can be set in advance, the use of the membership card of the customer is promoted. Further, the above-mentioned second to sixth embodiments can be substantially applied to the invention according to the ninth embodiment.

The invention according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention has the following configuration.
A program (for example, an application 5 for a prize exchange system) that is downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to a customer's operation of the mobile device.
The mobile device
It functions as a prize selection device of a prize exchange system that transmits the prize identification information of the prize selected by the customer to the server, and further
In response to the operation of the mobile device by the customer, a plurality of types of predetermined information are transmitted to the server.
When a plurality of types of the predetermined information are transmitted to the server in a predetermined order, the mobile device uses the predetermined service of the prize exchange system in response to the stepwise change of the customer status of the customer. have line control that allows,
By the operation of the mobile device by the customer, the identification information related to the mobile device of the customer or the identification information related to the program is transmitted to the server, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer. If the customer status is changed to the first status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device instructing the exchange of the prize selected by the customer using the portable device, the prize exchange device is used. It is made to function so as to be controlled so that a service for accumulating at least a part of the quantity of the game medium related to the customer's game received in the above can be provided.
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of game media is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. It is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it.

With such a configuration of the present invention, the available services of the prize exchange system are gradually expanded according to the operation of the portable device by the customer. In addition, when the identification information of the mobile device or the like is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the quantity of the accumulated game media can be used by the customer or disappears after the lapse of a predetermined period. By making it possible to use the function of accumulating extra balls, which can be set in advance, the use of the membership card of the customer is promoted. Further, the above-mentioned second to sixth embodiments can be substantially applied to the invention according to the tenth embodiment.

According to the prize exchange system according to the present invention, the player can individually collect the destination information of the player before acquiring the game medium capable of exchanging the prize, which is effective for the destination information of the player. It is expected that the number of customers visiting the hall stores will be further increased by such advertisements.

With the prize exchange system according to the present invention, the player's destination information (for example, e-mail address) can be efficiently acquired by the application downloaded to the player's mobile device, which is more specific and effective. Various information such as advertisements and announcements can be sent to the player.

The services available in the prize exchange system are gradually expanded by the player sequentially performing predetermined operations in the application of the mobile device. In particular, simply by entering the destination information into the application, it is possible to search for prizes, browse, and register favorites without going to the hall store.

It is a figure which shows the system outline of the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game machine which attached the sanding apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows the sanding apparatus. It is a figure which shows the operation unit of a sanding apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a sanding apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the island edge counting device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a hall computer. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a prize POS. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the large-sized viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the hall management terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the surplus ball accumulation function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the user authentication function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the code reading function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline of the portable device connection management function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the use service according to the cooperation | cooperation situation of a card / smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline of the operation flow of the player in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the outline of the operation flow of the player in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of a hall computer. It is a functional block diagram of a prize POS. It is a functional block diagram of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the hall management terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the large-sized viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the smartphone used in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the core server in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the mobile management server in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the shop management server in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the shop system I / F server in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the management terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the table in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of downloading the application for a prize exchange system in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the code reading screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the reading content display screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the download guidance screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the download screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of registering an e-mail address in the application for a prize exchange system in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mail registration screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process procedure of prize browsing and store registration in the prize exchange system application in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process procedure of prize browsing and store registration in the prize exchange system application in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the home screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize information screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the code reading screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure about cooperation of a membership card and a smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the management screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the application cooperation screen for the prize exchange system of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of surplus ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of surplus ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of surplus ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of surplus ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of surplus ball accumulation and prize exchange by a smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the login standby screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the login completion screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the surplus ball accumulation confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the holding ball / surplus ball selection screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the surplus ball confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize exchange screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize exchange screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the member information / delivery destination confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the surplus ball accumulation confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the exchange confirmation screen of the prize exchange terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize exchange acceptance slip in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the member information registration screen of the smartphone in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of the deadline management of the accumulated surplus ball in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the surplus ball reserve setting management screen of the hall management terminal in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure about the mobile device connection management function in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize selection screen of the viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize selection screen of the viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize detail display screen of the viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the prize selection screen of the viewer in the prize exchange system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.

[Explanation of system schematic diagram]
The system outline of the prize exchange system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is configured to include a device arranged in a hall store and a device of a computer center, and a part of the device of the computer center is mail-ordered online via a network such as the Internet. Connected to the site's terminal. The prize exchange system 1 of FIG. 1 is preferably a prize exchange system linked to online shopping (online prize exchange system). With such a prize exchange system 1, the player can exchange the acquired game medium for a product (prize) provided on the online shopping site.

The prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with the hall system 2 when the hall system 2 (separate from the prize exchange system 1) that manages balls, medals, prizes, etc. is operated in the hall store. Work to allow players to select prizes, exchange prizes, and order prizes. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 and the hall system are connected by a network, and predetermined data is transmitted and received as necessary. The hall system 2 is basically a system of a provider different from the provider (provider / manufacturing company) of the prize exchange system 1, but may be another system by the provider of the prize exchange system 1. Further, the hall system 2 may be provided as a part of the prize exchange system 1 by the provider of the prize exchange system 1 or the like.

The hall system 2 shown in FIG. 1 is a prize exchange functioning as a hall computer 400, a hall DB 420, a game machine 10, a sand device 20, a prize POS 500, an island counting device 520, a connection management device 90, and a prize exchange device in a hall store. It includes a terminal 530, a large viewer 550a and a small viewer 550b that function as prize selection devices, a hall management terminal 430, and a digital signage device 580. In the present embodiment, the goods and the like that can be exchanged by the game medium acquired by the player are referred to as "prize", but the terminal that manages the exchange of prizes in the hall store is referred to as "prize POS" here for convenience. It will be referred to.

Further, in the present embodiment, a portable device such as a smartphone 570, a mobile phone, or a PDA owned by the player can function as a prize selection device.

The game machine 10 is, for example, a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine, and a player acquires a game medium (medals or pachinko balls) by playing with these machines. However, in the present specification, the game machine is described. , The explanation will be given by taking a pachislot machine as an example, and the processing and operation of prize exchange will be explained focusing on the case where a pachinko ball is acquired by the pachinko machine.

The hall computer 400 has functions such as managing information on the state of devices (including the game status of the player), members, and prizes arranged in the hall store, and records various data in the hall DB 420. To be equipped. The game machine 10 is, for example, a pachislot machine or a pachinko machine, and a player acquires a game medium (medal or pachinko ball) by playing a game using these machines. Further, the game machine 10 is connected to the hall computer 400 and the sand device 20, and exchanges information about the game status and the number of holdings of the game medium (the number of medals and the number of balls stored) with these devices.

The prize POS500 is installed at the prize exchange counter of the hall store, and is operated by the staff of the hall store in order to respond to the player's prize exchange. For example, a receipt issued by an island-end counting device 520 arranged at the end of an "island" in which a plurality of game machines 10 are arranged together is received from a player and read into a prize POS500 (or from the player). The count value and the number of holdings transmitted from the sand device 20 are read out by the presented hall membership card or the like), and a prize of the corresponding value is provided to the player.

In the present embodiment, the number of game media held by the player, which the staff grasps by the prize POS500, is provided to the prize exchange terminal 530, so that the prize exchange system 1 can exchange prizes. In this way, in the hall store, the function of the conventional prize POS500 is used to exchange for the store prizes (general prizes) and special prizes arranged in the store prize display corner of the hall store, and also with the prize exchange system 1. By collaborating, it will be possible to exchange for a wide variety of prizes handled on online shopping sites. Here, the prize POS500 that has been installed in the hall store for a long time is used to link with the prize exchange system 1, but it is designed to have a function capable of linking with the prize exchange system 1. It is also possible to newly install a free gift POS and other devices.

The counting device is a device that counts the number of balls (medals) acquired by the player, and in addition to the above-mentioned Shimabata counting device 520, as a sand device with a counting function for each machine and other counting devices, a hall store. It can be placed in various places within.

The connection management device 90 includes a prize exchange device (for example, a prize exchange terminal 530), a prize selection device (for example, a large viewer 550a and a small viewer 550b), a hall management terminal 430, and a core server 600 of a computer center. Control the connection with. The connection management device 90 includes a VPN router function when connecting the above-mentioned device in the hall store and the core server 600 by a VPN (Virtual Private Network), and other connections that control the connection with the core server 600. Includes control functions. Further, the connection management device 90 may be a device composed of a plurality of devices including a gateway device having a gateway function, a VPN router device having a VPN router function, and a connection control device having a connection control function and the like. ..

As described above, the prize exchange terminal 530 functions as a prize exchange device. The prize exchange device displays information about the prizes (prize registered in the shopping list) preselected by the prize selection device, finally selects the prize to be exchanged, registers it in the prize exchange basket, and places an order. It is a device to give instructions. Such selection and ordering instructions are basically made by the player himself / herself at the prize exchange counter, but may be made by the staff of the hall store. In the present embodiment, the prize exchange terminal 530 is exemplified as a dedicated terminal that functions only as a prize exchange device, but it can also be set as a device having a function as a prize selection device or another function.

Further, it can be integrated with the prize POS500 and the sand device 20 of the hall system 2 arranged in the hall store to provide a function as a prize exchange device. The login to the prize exchange device can be performed, for example, by having the card reading device of the prize exchange device read the membership card of the prize exchange system, or by using a portable device such as the player's smartphone 570.

In the present specification, the membership card managed by the hall system 2 is referred to as a "hall membership card", and the membership card managed by the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment is simply referred to as a "membership card". Further, a member managed by the hall system 2 is referred to as a hall member, and a member managed by the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment is simply referred to as a "member".

Such a hall membership card and a membership card are, for example, non-contact IC cards, and the non-contact IC card is a card provided with a non-contact IC chip based on a short-range wireless communication standard (NFC: Near Field Communication). Further, by linking the membership card with the hall membership card or linking the membership card with a smartphone 570 or the like, it is possible to log in to the prize exchange device and use the prize exchange service by the prize exchange system 1.

It is also possible to link a smartphone or mobile phone with a built-in non-contact IC chip to the membership card, and use the smartphone or the like linked in this way to use the prize exchange device.

Both the large viewer 550a and the small viewer 550b are arranged in the hall store and function as a prize selection device. The prize selection device is a device that displays information on prizes registered from a plurality of online shopping sites and allows a player to select these prizes (commodities) as prizes that can be exchanged in the future. The prize selection device can also be used to register members (under certain conditions). The prize selected by the player is registered in the favorites list. In addition, the above-mentioned portable device such as the player's smartphone 570 also functions as a prize selection device.

In the present embodiment, the large viewer 550a is, for example, a 50-inch large display (touch panel type display device), and the small viewer 550b is a 10-inch display (touch panel type display device). In addition to the viewer and smartphone, the prize selection device can be a mobile phone or tablet terminal owned by the individual player, or any other terminal capable of network communication.

The hall management terminal 430 is provided in the hall store, and the manager of the hall store or the like can perform operations such as setting related to surplus ball accumulation, which will be described later.

The digital signage device 580 is installed on the upper part of the game machine 10, for example, and displays the prize exchange provided by the prize exchange system 1. The digital signage device 580 is connected to the sand device 20 and can be configured so that an image or the like displayed on the operation unit of the sand device 20 is interlocked and displayed. Further, the digital signage device 580 can be configured to be connected to the prize exchange system 1 via the connection management device 90 or the like.

The prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes functions such as prize selection control, prize exchange control, and prize ordering control. The prize exchange system 1 has a core server 600, a core DB 650, a mobile I / F server 680, a mobile management server 860, a mobile management DB 870, a shop management server 700, a prize DB 750, a shop system I / F server 840, and a computer center. A management terminal 880 is provided.

The core server 600 manages the users of the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment as non-members, temporary members, and members with a plurality of statuses, and controls prize selection according to the player's prize selection and prize exchange operations. Processing and prize exchange control processing are performed, and when prize exchange is decided, prize ordering processing is automatically performed for the corresponding online shopping site. Information on members and information on prize selection / prize exchange are stored in the core DB 650. In addition, viewing and searching for prizes by the prize selection control process is also provided to non-member players.

The mobile I / F server 680 provides predetermined WEB pages and HTML data to these devices in response to access from a WEB browser executed by a smartphone 570, a mobile phone, a PDA, a feature phone, or the like. The mobile I / F server 680 also functions as an application server that transmits / receives data in response to access from another application executed by the smartphone 570 or the like. The smartphone 570 or the like functions as a prize selection device, and the player can perform member registration, prize selection, and SNS (Social Networking Service) communication processing by using the smartphone 570 or the like.

The mobile I / F server 680 accesses the mobile management server 860, which will be described later, in response to a prize selection operation of the smartphone 570 or the like, and refers to and updates the data of the mobile management DB 870 or the core DB 650 as necessary. Further, the data and the like of the mobile management DB 870 of the mobile management server 860 are referred to and updated according to the operation of SNS communication of the smartphone 570 and the like. The smartphone 570 or the like is a computer carried by a player, and can function as a device for executing prize selection and SNS communication in a hall store or any other place.

The mobile management server 860 provides the SNS communication function to the smartphone 570 and the like. For example, messages (talks) can be exchanged with hall stores and groups registered by the player in response to the operation of SNS communication of the smartphone 570.

When the shop management server 700 collects and manages shop information related to one or more online shopping site shops, and receives (or collects) prize information related to prizes handled by the online shopping site, and satisfies a predetermined condition. In addition, the prize information is stored as being displayable on the prize selection device. These shop information and prize information are stored in the prize DB 750. In addition, in response to a command from the core server 600, a prize delivery instruction is transmitted to the corresponding online shopping site.

Further, in the prize exchange system 1, an I / F server is prepared according to the system of the online shopping site connected to the prize exchange system 1. For example, prize information of prizes that are candidates for prizes is transmitted from the system of the online shopping site to the I / F server, and the player who is a member of the system of the online shopping site sends the prize information from the I / F server. Based on the prize exchange instruction from the operating terminal, data related to the ordering of prizes, etc. is transmitted.

Here, when the online shopping site has its own shop systems (850, 851), an example is shown in which each shop system is connected to the shop system I / F server 840 of the prize exchange system 1. .. In this example, two shop systems (850 and 851) are connected to the shop system I / F server 840, but one shop system may be connected or three or more shop systems are connected. It may have been done. In addition, various shop I / F servers can be prepared in the prize exchange system 1 according to the system configuration of the online shopping site, and various connection forms can be taken between these shop I / F servers and the shop system. it can.

Further, when a plurality of shop interface functions are prepared, these functions can be combined into a shop I / F server and configured to use a smaller number of shop I / F servers, or conversely, subdivided. It is also possible to use more shop I / F servers corresponding to the provided functions. Further, the shop I / F server can be integrated with the shop management server 700 and other devices.

The management terminal 880 is arranged in the computer center, and the operator / administrator of the prize exchange system 1 can perform operations such as inputting management items.

The configuration of the prize exchange system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is merely an example, and a similar system can be constructed by various other configurations. For example, each computer including the core server 600 can be divided into a plurality of computers according to functions and the like. On the contrary, a plurality of computers can be integrated into a smaller number of computers.

[Configuration of each device]
Next, the game machine 10 and the sanding device 20 used in the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game machine 10 provided with a sand device 20. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the sanding device 20. The gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 2 is a pachislot machine.

As shown in FIG. 2, a sandwich device 20 is provided on the right side of the game machine 10. Each sandwich device 20 is installed corresponding to an adjacent game machine 10, and is communicably connected to the corresponding game machine 10. Further, each sand device 20 is communicably connected to the hall computer 400 that manages the system and sales of the sand device 20 in the entire hall.

The front surface 21 of the sanding device 20 includes an LED (light-emitting diode) unit 31, a card insertion slot 32, a bill insertion slot 33 into which bills can be inserted, and an operation unit 34 composed of a touch panel LCD (liquid crystal display). A camera 35, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 36, a tray for paying out medals (game media) 37, a speaker cover 38, a slot for counting medals (game media) 39, and the like are provided. The card insertion slot 32 is, for example, an insertion slot capable of accepting an information card issued by a card issuing machine (not shown) in the hall. The LED unit 31 is composed of a full-color LED 31A and an infrared LED (infrared light emitting diode) 31B.

A player can rent a medal as a game medium necessary for a game by inserting an information card (for example, an IC card) or a banknote of a predetermined amount into the card insertion slot 32 or the bill insertion slot 33. it can. In addition, the player can rent medals necessary for the game by holding the non-contact IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 36.

The sanding device 20 receives the insertion of an information card / banknote or the presentation of a non-contact IC card, and counts the number of medals corresponding to the amount of the inserted value medium by the payout hopper provided inside. And pay out from the medal payout tray 37. Further, when the sand device 20 receives the insertion of the information card on which the number of usable medals is written, the sand device 20 pays out a number of medals corresponding to the number of medals written on the inserted information card. It is counted by the hopper and paid out from the medal payout tray 37. The player can play a game in the game machine 10 by inserting the medals paid out from the medal payout tray 37 into the medal insertion slot 11 of the game machine 10.

Here, the non-contact IC card includes, for example, a hall membership card, a smartphone 540 with a built-in non-contact IC chip, a PDA, a feature phone, other mobile devices, and communication devices.

Further, in the game machine 10, medals are paid out to the medal payout tray 12 according to the result of the game. The player can count the medals by the sand device 20 by scooping the medals from the medal payout tray 12 and inserting them into the medal counting slot 39 of the sand device 20. The sanding device 20 counts medals inserted from the medal counting slot 39 by a counting hopper provided inside. As described above, since the sand device 20 is attached to the game machine 10 and has a function of counting medals paid out from the game machine 10 according to the result of the game, it is also called a counting device for each machine. ing.

When the game machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the pachinko balls are introduced into the counting slot of the sand device 20. For example, when the player drops the pachinko balls paid out on the upper plate as a result of the game by performing a predetermined operation, the pachinko balls fall on the guide plate attached below the lower plate. To do. The guide plate guides the pachinko balls that have fallen from the lower plate to the counting slot provided in the sandwich device 20. The pachinko balls introduced into the counting slot are counted by a counting unit provided inside the sanding device 20.

The counted result is recorded in an information card inserted from the card insertion slot 32, or stored in a storage unit or a non-contact IC card provided in the hall computer 400. Alternatively, the sanding device 20 may include a printer and print the counted results on a receipt. Information such as balance data may be stored in the information card or the non-contact IC card.

The medals counted in the counting hopper are discharged to the conveyor from the discharge port provided on the bottom surface of the sanding device 20 and collected. In a place where the conveyor is not provided, a storage box for storing medals may be installed at the lower part of the sanding device 20 and the medals may be discharged to the storage box.

When the gaming machine 10 is a pachinko machine, the pachinko balls counted in the counting unit are discharged from the discharge port provided on the back surface of the sanding device 20 and collected. Further, apart from the counting path of the pachinko balls thrown in from the counting slot, a fractional supply unit is provided on the back side of the sand device 20 to receive the fractional pachinko balls from the outside. .. By this supply unit, a fixed amount of pachinko balls for fractions is always stored, and if necessary, the pachinko balls for fractions are paid out to the guide plate from the payout outlet for fractions.

The above-mentioned digital signage device 580 is installed on the upper part of the game machine 10.

Next, the operation unit 34 of the sand device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation unit 34 includes a display 341 and a touch panel type operation button 342. The operation button 342 is displayed as an image imitating various buttons, and accepts the player's operation according to the image. Specifically, the operation buttons 342 are various types such as "return", "rental", "counting start", "holding ball payout", "counting stop", "ball saving", "service", and "ball saving payout". It is displayed as an image imitating the corresponding operation button 342 of the process of. The player can execute the process by touching or the like the operation button 342 corresponding to the desired process.

For example, the "lending" operation button 342 inserts an information card into the card insertion slot 32 and holds the non-contact IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 36, or inserts cash into the bill insertion slot 33. This is the part to be operated when you want to lend a medal. The operation button 342 of "counting start" is a part to be operated when a medal is inserted into the medal counting slot 39 and counted. The operation button 342 of "counting stop" is a part to be operated when counting is stopped after starting counting of medals. The "return" operation button 342 is a part to be operated when returning the inserted information card. At this time, balance information, medals held or stored medals, and card IDs are written on the information card as needed.

By inserting an information card or a bill of a predetermined amount into the card insertion slot 32 or the bill insertion slot 33, the player can rent a medal as a game medium necessary for the game. In addition, the player can rent medals necessary for the game by holding the non-contact IC card over the non-contact IC card reader / writer 36.

Next, the configuration of the sanding device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sanding device 20. The main CPU (central processing unit) 40 reads the control unit program stored in the ROM (read only memory) 41 and executes processing such as lending medals. Various data related to the processing are stored in the RAM (random access memory) 42.

The main CPU 40 stores the amount data read from the information card via the information card reader / writer 22 or the amount data read from the non-contact IC card via the non-contact IC card reader / writer 23 as balance data in the RAM 42. .. Based on this balance data and the operation result output from the operation unit 34, the main CPU 40 pays out medals for the specified amount when the amount specified by the player is smaller than the balance data. The balance data is updated by counting and paying out in, and subtracting the amount of medals paid out from the balance data. The main CPU 40 can drive the payout hopper 45 by controlling the drive circuit 43.

A button for returning an information card is also displayed on the operation unit 34, and when the player operates this operation button, the main CPU 40 inserts the information card inserted in the information card reader / writer 22. Return from the opening 32 (corresponding to the card insertion opening 32 shown in FIG. 3).

Further, the main CPU 40 stores the bill identification result output from the bill identification device (bilver burr) 24 in the RAM 42 as balance data. Based on this balance data and the operation result output from the operation unit 34, the main CPU 40 pays out medals for the specified amount when the amount specified by the player is smaller than the balance data. The balance data is updated by counting and paying out in, and subtracting the amount of medals paid out from the balance data. The main CPU 40 can drive the payout hopper 45 by controlling the drive circuit 43.

Further, the main CPU 40 uses the infrared LED 31B of the LED unit 31 as a monitoring floodlight, reflects the infrared light from the infrared LED 31B by the player, and images the infrared light with the camera 35. The main CPU 40 stores the image captured by the camera 35 in the RAM 42, and detects the presence or change of the player based on this image. This detection process is always performed. When the player's state changes to the non-detection (leaving) state and the information card inserted from the card insertion slot 32 is still inserted, or the bill insertion slot 33 (in the bill insertion slot 33 shown in FIG. 3). If there is a balance in the amount data of the bill inserted from (correspondence), the main CPU 40 alerts the player who is about to leave by issuing a warning sound or a warning sound via the speaker 48. be able to. As a warning voice, a voice such as "I forgot my card" is emitted.

As described above, the main CPU 40 is configured to perform non-contact communication with the non-contact IC card via the non-contact IC card reader / writer 23. This communication method is, for example, an electromagnetic induction method having a carrier frequency of 13.56 MHz. The main CPU 40 counts the number of medals corresponding to the amount data read from the non-contact IC card via the non-contact IC card reader / writer 23 by the payout hopper 45, and the medal payout tray 37 (medals shown in FIG. 3). While paying out from the payout tray 37), the balance data of the non-contact IC card is rewritten.

Further, the main CPU 40 communicates with the game machine 10 and the hall computer 400 via the interface 47. The game machine 10 periodically transmits the number of medals paid out as a result of the game and the number of medals inserted by the player to play the game to the sand device 20, and the main CPU 40 of the sand device 20 sends the number of medals to the sand device 20. When these information is received, they are stored in the RAM 42.

Further, the main CPU 40 periodically captures the player's face image via the camera 35 and stores it in the RAM 42. When the face image memorized last time is compared with the face image memorized this time and it is determined that the person is not the same person, the main CPU 40 determines that the player has been replaced and performs processing accordingly.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 10 and the sand device 20 are each communicably connected to the hall computer 400. The hall computer 400 receives accumulated information (medal number information) regarding the number of medals such as medal insertion information and withdrawal information from the game machine 10 via the sand device 20, and the information card and non-contact IC card from the sand device 20. Receives information on the number of medals (medal number information) such as movement of the number of medals between and.

Next, the configuration of the Shimabata counting device 520 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the island-end counting device 520. The main CPU 521 reads the control unit program stored in the ROM 522 and executes the medal counting process. Various data related to the processing are stored in the RAM 523.

When the player operates the operation unit 525 to instruct the start of the counting process, the main CPU 521 drives the counting hopper 527 by controlling the drive circuit 526, and is put into the counting hopper 527 by the player. Count the medals. The counting result is printed by the printer 524 and output as a receipt. The operation unit 525 is, for example, a small display (touch panel type display device), and the printer 524 is, for example, a thermal printer.

The main CPU 521 transmits the counting result to the hall computer 400 via the interface 528. Further, the main CPU 521 can control the speaker 529 to emit a warning sound or a warning sound when the player's operation is not appropriate.

Further, the island-end counting device 520 may be configured to be provided with a non-contact IC card reader / writer or the like, and the counting result may be stored in a predetermined storage medium.

Next, the configuration of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the game machine 10. The gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 7 is a pachislot machine. The game machine 10 includes a main control circuit 250, a sub control circuit 280, and peripheral devices (actuators) electrically connected to these. The main control circuit 250 has a microcomputer 260 installed on a circuit board as a main component. The microcomputer 260 is composed of a main CPU 261 and a main ROM 262, and a main RAM 263.

The main ROM 262 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 261, a data table such as an internal lottery table, data for transmitting various control commands (commands) to the sub control circuit 280, and the like. The main RAM 263 is provided with a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination determined by executing a control program.

A clock pulse generation circuit 252, a frequency divider 253, a random number generator 254, and a sampling circuit 255 are connected to the main CPU 261. The clock pulse generation circuit 252 and the frequency divider 253 generate a clock pulse. The main CPU 261 executes a control program based on the generated clock pulse. The random number generator 254 generates a random number in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 255 extracts one value from the generated random numbers.

A switch or the like is connected to the input port of the microcomputer 260. The main CPU 261 receives an input from a switch or the like and controls the operation of peripheral devices such as stepping motors 271L, 271C and 271R. The stop switch 312S, which is a stop operation detecting means, detects that each of the three stop buttons 312L, 312C, and 312R is pressed by the player (stop operation). Further, the start switch 310S, which is a start operation detecting means, detects that the start lever has been operated by the player (start operation).

The medal sensor 290S detects that the medal received in the medal insertion slot 11 (see FIG. 2) has passed through the selector. Further, the bet switch 332S detects that the bet button has been pressed by the player. Further, the settlement switch 334S detects that the settlement button has been pressed by the player. Further, the door sensor 335S detects that the door of the housing has been opened.

Peripheral devices whose operation is controlled by the microcomputer 260 include stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R, a 7-segment display 314, and a hopper 350. Further, a circuit for controlling the operation of each peripheral device is connected to the output port of the microcomputer 260.

The motor drive circuit 272 controls the drive of the stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R provided corresponding to the reels 320L, 320C, 320R. The reel position detection circuit 270 detects, according to each reel 320L, 320C, 320R, a reel index indicating that the reels 320L, 320C, 320R have made one rotation by an optical sensor having a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit.

The stepping motors 271L, 271C, and 271R have a configuration in which the momentum is proportional to the number of pulse outputs and the rotation axis can be stopped at a specified angle. The driving force of the stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R is transmitted to the reels 320L, 320C, 320R via gears having a predetermined reduction ratio. Each time a pulse is output to the stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R, the reels 320L, 320C, 320R rotate at a constant angle.

The main CPU 261 counts the number of times a pulse is output to the stepping motors 271L, 271C, 271R after detecting the reel index, thereby rotating the reels 320L, 320C, 320R (mainly, how many reels are symbols). (Whether it has rotated by the amount) is managed, and the position of each symbol arranged on the surface of the reels 320L, 320C, 320R is managed.

The display unit drive circuit 315 controls the operation of the 7-segment display 314. Further, the hopper drive circuit 352 controls the operation of the hopper 350. Further, the payout completion signal circuit 353 manages the detection of medals performed by the medal detection unit 351 provided in the hopper 350, and checks whether or not the number of medals discharged to the outside from the hopper 350 has reached the number of medals to be paid out.

The sub-control circuit 280 is electrically connected to the main control circuit 250, and performs processing such as determination and execution of the effect content based on a command transmitted from the main control circuit 250. The sub-control circuit 280 basically includes a sub CPU, a sub ROM, a sub RAM, a rendering processor, a drawing RAM, a driver, a DSP (digital signal processor), an audio RAM, and the like.

The sub CPU controls the output of video, sound, and light according to the control program stored in the sub ROM in response to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 250. The sub-RAM is provided with a storage area for registering the determined effect content and effect data, and a storage area for storing various data such as an internal winning combination transmitted from the main control circuit 250. The sub ROM is basically composed of a program storage area and a data storage area.

In addition, the sub-ROM stores effect data for performing the effect by light in the light emission effect device (not shown). The sub CPU causes the lamp 362 to emit light by outputting this effect data based on the command from the main control circuit 250. Further, the sub ROM stores the effect data for performing the effect by sound effects and images, and the sub CPU outputs the effect data based on the command from the main control circuit 250, thereby causing the speaker. A sound effect is output from 364, and an effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 360.

Here, the interface 264 is connected to the main control circuit 250, and the main CPU 261 communicates with the sand device 20 and the hall computer 400 via the interface 264. The main CPU 261 transmits accumulated information such as medal insertion information and medal payout information to the sand device 20 while communicating with the sand device 20. The medal insertion information is, for example, the number of medals inserted into the game machine 10 for a game in a certain period of time. Further, the medal payout information is, for example, the number of medals paid out, the number of bonuses generated, and the like. The main CPU 261 accumulates these stored information in the main RAM 263 from the time when these stored information is transmitted to the sand device 20 last time until the next transmission, and transmits the stored information to the sand device 20 at a fixed timing. .. After transmitting to the sand device 20, the main CPU 261 resets the accumulated information up to that point.

Next, the configuration of the hall computer 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the hall computer 400.

The hall computer 400 includes a main CPU 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, an external storage device 404, a display 405, and an interface 406.

The main CPU 401 reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 402 and the RAM 403. For example, the main CPU 401 manages the member information of the hall store, manages the number of holdings of game media such as balls and medals for each member, and executes a process for managing the game status of each member. Control display 405.

The display 405 displays game data managed by the hall computer 400, or notifies the occurrence of fraud or abnormality. The display 405 is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display device.

The hall computer 400 is communicably connected to the game machine 10, the sand device 20, the prize POS 500, the island counting device 520, and the connection management device 90 via the interface 406. The control program for carrying out the present invention is stored in, for example, the external storage device 404 and loaded into the RAM 403. The control program can also be provided from another device via interface 406 or from another device externally via a network including the Internet.

The hall DB 420 is stored in the external storage device 404, and member information, medal storage information, action history information, and the like are stored.

Since the configurations of the core server 600, the shop management server 700, the shop system I / F server 840, the mobile I / F server 680, and the mobile management server 860 are similar to the configuration of the hall computer 400 described above (however, the interface). The devices connected by are different), and the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the configuration of the prize POS500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize POS500.

The prize POS500 includes a main CPU 501, ROM 502, RAM 503, an information card reader / writer 504, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 505, a barcode reader 506, a player side display 507, a keyboard 508, a store side display 509, and an interface 510. I have. It is also possible to provide a speaker.

The main CPU 501 reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 502 and the RAM 503. For example, the main CPU 501 receives predetermined data from the prize exchange terminal 530 and transmits it to the hall computer 400 regarding the prize exchange process by the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment while executing the prize exchange process in the conventional hall store. At the same time, the predetermined data is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530. The control program may also be provided from another device via interface 510 or from another device externally via a network including the Internet.

The main CPU 501 reads the receipt printed by the Shimabata counting device 520 or the like with the barcode reader 506, thereby acquiring the counting result (the number of acquired game media) required for exchanging prizes. Further, when the counting result is registered in the information card or the non-contact IC card, the main CPU 501 counts the result (the number of holdings of the game medium (the number of holdings of the game medium) via the information card reader / writer 504 or the non-contact IC card reader / writer 505. (Including the number of accumulated medals)) can also be obtained.

The player-side display 507 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touch-operated by the player, and the store-side display 509 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touch-operated by the staff of the hall store. The player-side display 507 and the store-side display 509 can also be configured as one display.

The main CPU 501 receives information such as prizes (general prizes and special prizes in stock in the hall store) related to the conventional prize exchange specified by the staff via the store side display 509 and the keyboard 508, and receives the information. Correspondingly, the inventory number of the prizes managed and the information about the player's game medium are transmitted to the hall computer 400 (connected via the interface 510).

In addition, when the player gives an instruction to exchange prizes or accumulates surplus balls on the prize exchange terminal 530, the number of game media related to the prize exchange and the number of accumulated surplus balls are displayed from the prize exchange terminal 530. Receive and send it to Hall Computer 400.

Further, when the main CPU 501 is provided with a speaker, the main CPU 501 can control the speaker to emit a warning sound or a warning sound when the player's operation is not appropriate.

Next, the configuration of the prize exchange terminal 530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the prize exchange terminal 530. The prize exchange terminal 530 includes a main CPU 531, ROM 532, RAM 533, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 534, a display 535, an interface 536, a speaker 537, a camera 538, and a printer 538.

The main CPU 531 reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 532 and the RAM 533. For example, the main CPU 531 executes the prize exchange process by the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment. The control program may also be provided from another device via interface 536 or from other external devices via a network including the Internet.

The display 535 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touch-operated by the player. The display 535 can be attached to the prize exchange terminal 530 in a rotatable state so that the operation surface faces the prize exchange counter so that the staff of the hall store in the prize exchange counter can also operate the display 535. Further, the prize exchange terminal 530 is connected to the prize POS 500 via the interface 536 so as to cooperate with the prize POS 500, and is a connection management device via the interface 536 in order to transmit and receive data to and from the prize exchange system 1. Connected to 90.

The main CPU 531 displays a screen (including a favorite list and a screen for displaying the contents of the prize exchange basket) for exchanging prizes of the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment on the display 535. On the screen, the prize information instructed to be exchanged by the player is associated with the member ID acquired when logging in using the smartphone 570, for example, and is used as the backbone via the connection management device 90. It is sent to the server 600.

On the other hand, the quantity of game media consumed by exchanging prizes and the quantity of accumulated surplus balls are determined by the hall computer via the prize POS500 for the purpose of game media quantity management, surplus ball reserve management, settlement with the computer center, etc. It is sent to 400.

The camera 538 is a small image pickup device built in the prize exchange terminal 530, and the image pickup element is composed of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like, and photographs the face of a player who operates the prize exchange terminal 530.

In addition, the printer 539 prints a proof (prize exchange acceptance slip) related to prize exchange, a receipt showing the quantity of the remaining game media, and the like, as needed, under the control of the main CPU 501.

Next, the configuration of the large viewer 550a will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the large viewer 550a. The large viewer 550a includes a main CPU 551, a ROM 552, a RAM 553, a non-contact IC card reader / writer 554, a display 555, an interface 557, and a speaker 558.

The main CPU 551 reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 552 and the RAM 553. For example, the main CPU 551 executes a prize selection process similar to the prize selection process by the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment. The control program may also be provided from another device via interface 557 or from other external devices via a network including the Internet.

The non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 reads, for example, a membership card (non-contact IC card) distributed at a hall store, and when registering the prize selected in the prize selection process in the favorite list, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 uses the membership card. It is associated with the read member ID. In the present embodiment, the prize selection process can be performed even in the state of a temporary member who does not have a membership card. Therefore, in the case of a temporary member, the favorite list is managed in association with the ID and e-mail address of the smartphone 570.

Further, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 is arranged in the form of a reader / writer unit, for example, on the front surface of the display 555. Further, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 can be provided in various forms such as being integrally incorporated in the display 555.

The display 555 is configured as a touch panel display that can be touch-operated by the player. The display 555 displays prizes that can be registered in the favorite list (handled by the online shopping site), and the player can register the prize in the favorite list by touching and selecting the prize. The prize information displayed on the display 555 is provided from the interface 557 and the core server 600 connected via the connection management device 90, and the prize information selected by the player is the interface 557 and the connection management device 90. It is transmitted to the core server 600 via.

Further, the main CPU 551 can control the speaker 558 to emit a warning sound or a warning sound when the player's operation is not appropriate.

Since the small viewer 550b shown in FIG. 1 has the same configuration as the large viewer 550a described above, the description thereof will be omitted. However, since the small viewer 550b has a small display, it is difficult for others to see the display information. Therefore, it is possible to control the display of a predetermined prize that is not displayed on the large viewer 550a or a prize of a predetermined category. In addition, even in operations such as membership registration, information related to predetermined personal information can be configured so that it can be input only by the small viewer 550b.

Next, the configuration of the smartphone 570 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the smartphone 570. The smartphone 570 includes a main CPU 571, a ROM 572, a RAM 573, a wireless communication antenna 576, a display 577, a microphone 578, and a speaker 579.

The main CPU 571 reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 572 or the RAM 573. For example, the main CPU 571 executes an application or a WEB browser downloaded via an external network, exchanges data with the mobile management server 860 and the core server 600 via the mobile I / F server 680, and carries out the present implementation. The member registration process, prize selection process, SNS communication process, etc. are executed by the prize exchange system 1 of the form.

The main CPU 571 communicates with a mobile phone base station via a wireless communication antenna 576, transmits / receives call data for making a call with another device, or is provided from another terminal via the Internet. It controls to browse the WEB page and send / receive data related to SNS communication to / from the mobile management server 860. Further, the main CPU 571 realizes wireless LAN communication with the wireless LAN access point by using the wireless communication antenna 576, and transmits / receives data via the Internet (however, the antenna used for the wireless LAN communication is a mobile phone. It is a different antenna from the one that communicates with the base station).

Voice input / output is performed by the microphone 578 and the speaker 579, and voice signal processing is performed by the main CPU 571 to enable voice communication by a mobile phone.

Although the description of the configuration of the PDA, feature phone, and other mobile devices is omitted, the configuration is basically the same as that of the smartphone 570 described above.

Further, the smartphone 570 can be configured to include a non-contact IC chip and a GPS antenna.

The internal data of the non-contact IC chip is read by a reader such as the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554 of the large viewer 550a described above. For example, IDm capable of identifying the non-contact IC chip and data written in the storage area of the non-contact IC chip can be read out non-contactly. Further, if necessary, data can be written in the storage area of the non-contact IC chip in a non-contact manner.

Further, the main CPU 571 receives signals from a plurality of GPS (Global Positioning System) via the GPS antenna, and checks the position of the smartphone 570. The position information obtained in this way is stored in the RAM 573 or the like and is used in the program as needed.

Next, the configuration of the hall management terminal 430 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the hall management terminal 430. This hall management terminal 430 is a terminal installed in each hall store and connected to the prize exchange system 1, and operations such as settings related to surplus ball accumulation, which will be described later, are performed by the hall store manager (staff) or the like. Will be done.

The hall management terminal 430 includes a main CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an external storage device 434, a display 435, a keyboard 436, a mouse 437, and an interface 438. It is also possible to provide a speaker.

The main CPU 431 reads and executes the control program stored in the ROM 432 and the RAM 433. For example, the main CPU 431 executes the setting process related to the surplus ball accumulation, and transmits the setting related to the surplus ball accumulation designated at the hall store to the prize exchange system 1 via the interface 438 and the connection management device 90. The control program may also be provided from another device via interface 438 or from other external devices via a network including the Internet.

The main CPU 431 displays a screen or the like for setting the surplus ball accumulation on the display 435, receives an instruction from the manager of the hall store, etc. via the keyboard 436 or the mouse 437, and receives the instruction content by the prize exchange system. It is transmitted to the core server 600 of 1. Further, the display 435 can be configured as a touch panel display capable of touch operation, and in that case, the setting related to the surplus ball accumulation is made by the touch operation of the manager of the hall store or the like.

[Step-by-step player status change function]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, an outline of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment will be described. 14 and 15 conceptually show how the player status of the prize exchange system 1 is changed by a series of operations on the mobile device owned by the player. Here, an example in which the smartphone 570 is used as a mobile device will be described.

At first, the player is in a non-member state as shown in the upper part of FIG. 14, and basically, the prize exchange system 1 does not manage anything. Here, a person who has never been to a hall store and has never played a game with the game machine 10 is also referred to as a "player" for convenience.

Here, the player (non-member) is displayed on the media (for example, a predetermined portal site, various blogs, magazines, leaflets, posters, terminals in the hall store (for example, large viewer 550a, small viewer 550b, etc.)). The code A is photographed with the camera of the own smartphone 570, and the contents of the code are read. At this time, it is a generally available conventional code reading application 4 that captures the code A, decodes the code A, and acquires the text data. Hereinafter, the program executed by the smartphone 570 will be referred to as an "application" or an "application".

Further, in this example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as the code A, and the code B or D, the code X, the code 1 to the code 3, the code 901b, the code 913b, and other smartphones described below are used. The code taken by the 570 camera and decoded is the same code.

Next, the player (non-member) operates the smartphone 570, accesses a predetermined WEB site by the URL obtained from the code A, and exchanges prizes from the site directly or indirectly associated with the WEB site. Another application related to the system 1 (hereinafter referred to as the prize exchange system application 5) is downloaded to the smartphone 570 and installed on the smartphone 570. The application 5 for the prize exchange system can realize various functions provided by the prize exchange system 1 on the smartphone 570, but it does not have to be a dedicated application for the prize exchange system 1 and can provide various other functions. It may be configured to be feasible.

At this point, the player's smartphone 570 can browse and search for prizes to be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1 by using the application 5 for the prize exchange system.

After that, when the player (non-member) registers the destination information in the initial setting of the application 5 for the prize exchange system, the destination information is transmitted from the smartphone 570 to the prize exchange system 1, and the prize exchange system 1 is concerned. The destination information is stored (assumed to be associated with the identification information of the smartphone 570).

Various information can be considered as the above-mentioned destination information. For example, it is conceivable to adopt a player (non-member) e-mail address as the destination information. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 stores a mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device or network address of the smartphone 570 in association with the e-mail address. It is also conceivable to adopt the player's telephone number as the destination information. In this case, the prize exchange system 1 stores the mobile ID in association with the telephone number.

It is also possible to register the application ID managed by the application 5 for the prize exchange system for each smartphone 570 as the destination information. In this case, the application ID is stored in the prize exchange system 1. Since the smartphone 570 can be identified by the application ID, it is not necessary to store the application ID and the mobile ID in association with each other at this point.

In this way, when the destination information is registered in the initial setting of the prize exchange system application 5, the player status changes from the player (non-member) to the temporary member. At this point, the player's smartphone can use the prize exchange system application 5 to browse and search for prizes to be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1 and to register the prizes as favorites. In addition, the SNS function can be used by the prize exchange system application 5.

Further, here, the prize exchange system 1 can send a guidance message including information on the exchange prize, notification of the prize exchange system, etc. to the registered e-mail address, and in this case, the temporary member can send this guidance. Messages etc. will be received by the mail application. In addition, the prize exchange system 1 can also send a guidance message or the like to the registered telephone number, and in this case, the temporary member sends the guidance message or the like a short message using SMS (Short Message Service). Can be received as.

Further, the prize exchange system 1 can also send a guidance message or the like to the registered application ID, and in this case, the temporary member may send the guidance message or the like as a push message to the application 5 for the prize exchange system. You can receive it in the form.

Next, the temporary member photographs the code B displayed on the leaflets, posters, terminals in the hall store (for example, large viewer 550a, small viewer 550b, etc.) inside and outside the hall store with the camera of his / her smartphone 570. When the code B is decoded, the smartphone 570 automatically acquires the store information from the decoded contents of the code B and sends it to the prize exchange system 1.

When the prize exchange system 1 receives the store information from the smartphone 570, it stores the store information in association with the mobile ID, the application ID, the telephone number, etc. that have already been received, and changes the player status to the main member 1.

Further, even if the temporary member does not take a picture of the code B by the smartphone 570 as described above, when the smartphone 570 is brought into the hall store by the temporary member, the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 can be used. By detecting automatic login to a wireless access point or the like of a hall store, the store information can be configured to be registered in the prize exchange system 1. The store information is determined according to the content of the IP message, for example, when the prize exchange system 1 receives the IP message from the smartphone 570.

As for the main member 1, since the store information is grasped by the prize exchange system 1 as described above, the destination of the main member 1 associated with the hall store from the prize exchange system 1 to the hall system 2 of each hall store. The information is transmitted, and in addition to the guidance message from the prize exchange system 1, the guidance message from the hall system 2 is transmitted to the main member 1. The guidance message from the hall system 2 includes, for example, specific information about each hall store, new units, individual information about the event, and the like.

Next, as shown in FIG. 15, the main member 1 uses the prize exchange terminal 530 and the smartphone 570 to link the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 with the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system). Then, the player status is changed from the main member 1 to the main member 2.

Specifically, in the linking process, first, the membership card is read by the prize exchange terminal 530, the code C is displayed on the display of the prize exchange terminal 530, and then the displayed code C is displayed as the prize of the smartphone 570. This is a process of taking a picture with the exchange system application 5 (decoded contents are automatically transmitted to the prize exchange system 1).

When the player status is changed to the main member 2, the surplus ball accumulation function described later becomes available. Here, in order to use the surplus ball accumulation function, the player who is the main member 2 needs to log in to the prize exchange system 1 by using the prize exchange terminal 530 and the smartphone 570. For example, the code D displayed on the prize exchange terminal 530 is photographed by the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 (decoded contents are automatically transmitted to the prize exchange system 1), so that the prize can be exchanged using the smartphone 570. After logging in to the terminal 530, surplus balls can be accumulated at the prize exchange terminal 530.

Next, when the main member 2 registers the information necessary for delivery of the exchanged product (for example, member information such as name and delivery address) in the prize exchange system 1 with the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570, The player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3, and here, the prize exchange in the prize exchange system 1 using the prize exchange terminal 530 becomes possible.

FIG. 16 summarizes the available services for each player status shown in FIGS. 14 and 15.

Initially, the player status is non-member, and by downloading (and installing) the prize exchange system application 5, it is possible to browse and search for prizes that can be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1. The player status is not changed just by downloading and installing the application 5 for the prize exchange system.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, a message such as a PUSH notification is notified from the prize exchange system 1, and these PUSH notifications are received by the application 5 for the prize exchange system and displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570. The content of the PUSH notification includes, for example, the content that encourages the transition from a non-member to a temporary member (that is, the registration of an e-mail address that is a part of personal information), and the content from a non-member to the main member 1 or It includes content that encourages the transition to member 3 (that is, encourages store registration, linking with a membership card, registration of member information, etc.).

When the destination information such as the e-mail address is registered in the initial setting of the application 5 for the prize exchange system, the player status is changed from a non-member to a temporary member. In addition to the services available to non-members, temporary members can register prizes that can be exchanged in the prize exchange system 1 as favorites. In addition, by registering the destination information, various messages are notified from the prize exchange system 1.

The various messages are PUSH notifications and emails as shown in FIG. As described above, the PUSH notification is received by the prize exchange system application 5 and displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570, and the mail is received by the mail application executed on the smartphone 570 and displayed on the display 577. The contents of these messages include, for example, the contents of urging the transition from a temporary member to a main member 1 to a main member 3 (that is, urging store registration, linking with a membership card, registration of member information, etc.). Is included.

When the code (code B) is read by the application 5 for the prize exchange system, the store information is transmitted to the prize exchange system 1, and the player status is changed from the temporary member to the main member 1. Also, when the smartphone 570 automatically logs in to the wireless access point of the hall store, the store information is grasped by the prize exchange system 1, and the player status is changed from the temporary member to the main member 1.

In the main member 1, in addition to the services available to the temporary members, there are no services that can be newly used, but when the store information is registered, various messages are notified from the hall system 2 of the corresponding hall store. Will be done.

By linking with the membership card using the membership card, the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system), and the prize exchange terminal 530, the player status is changed from the main member 1 to the main member 2.

In addition to the services available to the main member 1, the main member 2 can newly reserve extra balls. However, in order to accumulate surplus balls, it is necessary to log in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system).

When member information such as name and address is registered in the prize exchange system application 5, the player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3.

The main member 3 can exchange prizes in the prize exchange system 1 by using the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) and the prize exchange terminal 530.

In the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the player status is stored and managed in the player information table 651 of the core server 600, but is also under the control of the application 5 for the prize exchange system. In addition, it can be configured to be stored in the smartphone 570.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the player performs operations in a predetermined order using the application 5 for the prize exchange system on the smartphone 570, so that the player has an e-mail address and a member ID according to each operation. , Member information and other information is transmitted to the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1, and as a result, the player status is changed stepwise. Further, the available services of the prize exchange system 1 are determined according to the player status, and the determination is made by the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system). , At least done by one.

Up to this point, the outline of the stepwise player status change function in the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment has been described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16, but this means that the player uses the smartphone 570. In addition to this, the player uses a membership card, which is a card equipped with a non-contact IC chip, and a smartphone or mobile phone with a built-in non-contact IC chip, to use the prize exchange system 1 You can use various services provided by. Further, such a stepwise change of player status function is applicable not only to the status related to the player of the prize exchange system 1 but also to the status related to the user of various other systems.

Further, in the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, the player status changes in order such as "non-member", "temporary member", "main member 1", "main member 2", and "main member 3". However, the order is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to shift from "non-member" to "main member 1" (skipping "temporary member"). This is done by the user downloading the prize exchange system application 5 at the hall store, and immediately after that, reading the code (code B described above) displayed on the terminal or poster of the hall store to register the store. Before registering the e-mail address, it became "main member 1". In this case, the destination information such as the e-mail address can be registered in the prize exchange system application 5 at a later date.

Similarly, it is possible to shift from "non-member" to "main member 2" (skipping "temporary member" and "main member 1"). In this method, the user downloads the prize exchange system application 5 at the hall store, and at the same time, receives the membership card from the staff at the counter in the hall store, and then associates with the membership card at the prize exchange terminal 530. As a result, it has changed from "non-member" to "main member 2". In this case as well, regarding the registration of the e-mail address and the like, which is a condition for becoming a "temporary member", a predetermined operation (for example, selection / storage operation, SNS communication operation, etc.) was performed in the prize exchange system application 5. In this case, the input of the e-mail address and the like is required, and the store registration, which is a condition for becoming "main member 1", is performed at the same time as the above membership card is linked.

[Remaining ball reserve function]
In the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, surplus balls can be accumulated, and prizes can be exchanged by the accumulated surplus balls. Here, the "surplus ball" is not limited to the so-called "end ball" generated when exchanging special prizes, and a quantity satisfying a predetermined condition is appropriately specified from the quantity of the game medium acquired by the player. It is something to accumulate. The accumulated extra balls can be used for exchanging prizes in the prize exchange system 1. In addition, the accumulated surplus balls whose management period in the prize exchange system 1 has expired shall be made available again at the hall stores or extinguished within the scope of appropriate operation including administrative regulations and self-regulation of the industry. Can be done.

FIG. 17 conceptually shows a mechanism in which the hall system 2 and the prize exchange system 1 cooperate with each other to accumulate game media acquired by the player as extra balls and exchange prizes with the accumulated extra balls.

First, when the player acquires a game medium such as a pachinko ball or a medal by playing a game on the game machine 10, the player counts the game medium using the Shimabata counting device 520, and the counted game medium is counted. The quantity of is output in the form of a receipt or the like.

Next, when the player submits the receipt to the prize counter, the hall store staff reads the receipt with the prize POS500, and the quantity of the game medium is input to the prize POS500. According to the instructions of the player, the hall store staff decides whether to use the input game medium for special prize exchange, store prize exchange, surplus ball accumulation of prize exchange system 1, or prize exchange of prize exchange system 1. Instruct the free gift POS500.

For example, when the player instructs to reserve at least a part of the quantity of the game medium, the specified quantity of surplus balls is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 in response to the instruction of the prize POS500. Therefore, the amount of surplus balls accumulated for the player is added to the core DB 650 of the prize exchange system 1 and managed as surplus balls for a predetermined period. Further, at this time, the quantity of the reserve surplus balls is transmitted to the hall system 2, where the quantity of the reserve surplus balls is managed as a deposit ball, and the portion corresponding to the reserve surplus balls in the above predetermined period is stored in the hall store. Use (that is, replay, special prize exchange, store prize exchange, etc.) is prohibited.

On the other hand, when the player instructs the prize exchange to be performed using at least a part of the quantity of the game medium, the specified quantity of the game medium is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 in response to the instruction of the prize POS500. , In the prize exchange terminal 530, it is possible to register prizes in the prize basket within a range of values corresponding to the quantity of the designated game medium. After that, the player gives an instruction to exchange the prize registered in the prize basket (including a delivery instruction).

Further, such prize exchange in the prize exchange terminal 530 can also be performed using the accumulated extra balls. In this case, the amount of surplus balls accumulated for the player is acquired from the core DB 650 and provided to the prize exchange terminal 530.

In the case of prize exchange, the quantity of game media and the quantity of reserve balls consumed in the prize exchange are transmitted to the hall system 2. The hall system 2 subtracts the amount of accumulated surplus balls from the managed balls.

As described above, the accumulated surplus balls stored in the core DB 650 are managed for a predetermined period, but after the predetermined period, the management is completed as surplus balls, the reserve balls are subtracted from the core DB 650, and holes are required. Notify system 2. In the hall system 2, it is determined whether or not the surplus balls whose predetermined period has passed can be reused at the hall store or eliminated based on the preset settings.

[User authentication function]
FIG. 18 conceptually shows a mechanism for logging in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the player's smartphone 570 in the prize exchange system 1.

First, the player operates the smartphone 570 to start the application 5 for the prize exchange system and sets the code reading mode (FIG. 18 (1). Note that this process should be performed before the code is read. Good).

Next, the hall store staff or the player operates the prize exchange terminal 530 and touches the "login with smartphone" button (FIG. 18 (2)). Then, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the hall store code and the device ID of the prize exchange terminal 530 to the core server 600 (FIG. 18 (3)), and the core server 600 generates a code token according to the received information. (FIG. 18 (4)), the prize is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530 (FIG. 18 (5)).

Next, when the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the code token from the core server 600, the prize exchange terminal 530 generates a code X based on the code token and displays it on the display for a predetermined period (FIG. 18 (6)).

Here, when the player operates the smartphone 570 to read (photograph) the code X displayed on the display of the prize exchange terminal 530 (FIG. 18 (7)), it is obtained as a result of decoding the photographed code X. The code token and mobile ID are transmitted to the core server 600 (FIG. 18 (8)). It is also possible to send an application ID or a member ID instead of the mobile ID.

The core server 600 performs an authentication check using the code token and mobile ID received from the smartphone 570 (FIG. 18 (9)). For example, the authentication check includes a code token check, a mobile ID check, a response time check, and the like.

During this time, the prize exchange terminal 530 monitors (polls) the authentication result is shown to the core server 600 (FIG. 18 (10)), and if the authentication check by the core server 600 is OK, the prize exchange terminal 530 is the core. A login token is received from the server 600 (FIG. 18 (11)).

Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 executes login with the member ID based on the received login token (FIG. 18 (12)), for example, after displaying the login completion screen, the operation selection screen of the member ID. Is displayed on the display (FIG. 18 (13)).

[Code reading function]
FIG. 19 conceptually shows a mechanism (code reading function) in which different processes are performed depending on conditions when a player reads the same code using a smartphone 570 in the prize exchange system 1. ..

At the top of FIG. 19, a player uses a smartphone 570 to read a code displayed on each medium such as a magazine, a leaflet, or a terminal in a hall store with a generally available conventional code reading application 4. The situation is shown. When the code reading application 4 reads the code (when it takes a picture), it decodes the image of this code and extracts the decoding result.

In the example of FIG. 19, the decoding results of the codes (code 1, code 2, code 3) displayed on the magazine, leaflet, and terminal in the hall store all include "A" representing the URL. The parts other than the above are composed of different information. For example, code 1 has "B1" and "C1" as http parameters, code 2 has "B2" and "C1" as http parameters, and code 3 has "B3" and "C2" as http parameters. "It is included. Here, "B1" and "B2" represent media types (types indicating whether the media on which the code is displayed is a magazine, a leaflet, or a terminal in a hall store), and "C1" or "" "C2" represents a hall store code that identifies the hall store on which the code is displayed (or related).

The code reading application 4 makes a request (GET method) with the URL of the decoding result and the http parameter. Then, the parameter part is ignored due to the structure of the file specified by the URL, and the guidance site (that is, the WEB page of URL = A) that guides the download of the prize exchange system application 5 is displayed on the display of the smartphone 570. Will be done.

Here, the player displays the download site of the prize exchange system application 5 according to the guidance site, and gives a predetermined instruction such as touching the download button, so that the program of the prize exchange system application 5 is downloaded to the smartphone 570. Will be installed.

As described above, in the code reading application 4, the guidance site is displayed no matter which media code is read, which is the same result.

At the bottom of FIG. 19, a player uses a smartphone 570 to read a code displayed on each medium such as a magazine, a leaflet, or a terminal in a hall store with the prize exchange system application 5 installed above. Is represented. When the application 5 for the prize exchange system reads the code (when it is photographed), it decodes the image of this code and extracts the decoded result.

As the decoding result, the same result as in the case of the code reading application 4 is obtained, but the "A" representing the URL is not used, and for a predetermined server (for example, the core server 600 or the mobile management server 860), for example. , "C1" or "C2" representing the hall store code is transmitted. Further, it can be configured to transmit "B1" or "B2" indicating the media type.

In this way, in the prize exchange system application 5, the hall store code and the media type read from the code are transmitted to the predetermined server, and for example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 19, the player information table is displayed. When a mobile ID that identifies the smartphone 570 is stored, the transmitted hall store code and media type are associated with the mobile ID. The player information table shown in FIG. 19 is a simplified version of a part of the player information table 651 shown in FIG. 38.

Here, it is assumed that the media type included in the code (code 1, code 2, code 3) displayed on the magazine, leaflet, or terminal in the hall store is not a fixed length but a variable length. Therefore, the item of the media type of the player information table can also be stored in the variable length field. In addition, the above code can be configured to include the publication date and expiration date of the media in addition to the media type, and the media publication date and media validity can be added to the player information table accordingly. An area for storing the deadline can be provided. Depending on the date of publication of the media and the expiration date of the media, the operation of the application 5 for the prize exchange system can be controlled, the prize viewing / searching by the prize exchange system 1, favorite registration, surplus ball accumulation, prize exchange, etc. It is possible to control each function and the contents of various messages transmitted to the smartphone 570.

Further, the code can be configured to include a serial code related to the media type, and accordingly, an area for storing the serial code can be provided in the player information table. For example, when the product on which the above code is displayed (attached) is a limited product, the serial code may be set as an identification ID for identifying the product, or may be set as a number to be drawn. be able to.

Furthermore, the code can be configured to include additional information, and accordingly, an area for storing additional information can be provided in the player information table.

Therefore, even if the player reads the same code (for example, the code 1 shown in FIG. 19) using the smartphone 570, when the code reading application 4 first reads it, it is based on the URL included in the code 1. When the first process of accessing the guidance site is performed, and then the prize exchange system application 5 installed due to the first process is used, the hall store code and media type included in the code 1 are used. Is executed in the second process of transmitting to a predetermined server.

Further, for example, the code reading application 4 may first read the code 1, and then the prize exchange system application 5 may read the code 2, which is a different code. In this case, in the first process, the code 1 may be read. The guidance site is accessed based on the URL included in the code 1, and in the second process, the hall store code and the media type included in the code 2 are transmitted to a predetermined server.

[Mobile device connection management function]
FIG. 20 shows, in the prize exchange system 1, when a player carries a mobile device such as a smartphone 570 and enters a hall store, the connection status of the mobile device is managed and the player's entry record and the like are grasped. It is a conceptual representation of how it works.

In FIG. 20, three hall stores (a, b, c) are shown, connection management devices (90a, 90b, 90c) are arranged in each, and each connection management device is connected to the core server 600. ing. Further, wireless access points arranged in the same hall store are connected to each connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c). In this example, these wireless access points are wireless LAN access points according to the IEEE802.11 protocol, and an identifier (SSID) and a password are set in common in all hall stores. Here, if the password is set to the same value as the initial value set in the smartphone 570, for example, the smartphone 570 can be configured to automatically log in to the wireless LAN without entering the password.

In such a situation, when the player enters the hall store a, an automatic login is performed between the smartphone 570 owned by the player and the wireless access point (however, this automatic login is an automatic connection at the first connection. You may have to set it).

When this automatic login is performed, the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 detects this automatic login and sends a predetermined message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 via the connection management device 90a. It is transmitted to the core server 600. Here, the automatic login is detected on the premise that the application 5 for the prize exchange system is started. When the application 5 for the prize exchange system is started after entering the hall store a, automatic login is detected at that timing, and a predetermined message is transmitted.

When the core server 600 receives a predetermined message from the smartphone 570, the core server 600 refers to the hall store management table based on the network address (for example, IP address) included in the predetermined message to identify the hall store of the transmission source. .. After that, the core server 600 associates the specified hall store with the mobile ID and updates the connection management table.

Similarly, when the player enters the hall store b or the hall store c, the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 detects this automatic login and sends a predetermined message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570. , It is transmitted to the core server 600 via the connection management device 90a. The source hall store is also specified based on the network address included in the predetermined message as described above.

With such a configuration, no matter which hall store the player enters, the SSID and password of the wireless access point are set in common, so that the smartphone 570 is automatically logged in to the wireless access point and a predetermined message is displayed. It is transmitted to the core server 600. Further, since the core server 600 can identify the hall store of the transmission source from the transmitted predetermined message, a process such as the smartphone 570 acquiring the hall store code or a process of adding the hall store code in the connection management device can be performed. It is no longer necessary, and the hall store side only needs to install a connection management device and a wireless access point with common settings without making any special settings for each hall store.

Further, the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 can detect the operation of the application 5 for the prize exchange system by the player and the operation of the smartphone 570, and can send a message including the operation type to the core server 600.

As a result, the connection management table stores information on store entry and operation for each mobile ID, and based on that information, it is possible to consider various applications such as giving points to members and acquiring big data. it can. For example, on the day when a hall store is entered, points related to the hall store of the member are given, or when the member has entered the hall store more than a certain number of times in a predetermined period, the member concerned You can give points related to hall stores.

Although wireless communication by wireless LAN has been described here as an example, it is also possible to use other wireless communication standards such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). When using Bluetooth (registered trademark), for example, the smartphone 570 is configured and set to receive the beacon, and the smartphone 570 receives the beacon from a device such as a connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c), for example. Then, in the smartphone 570, the corresponding application (such as the application 5 for the prize exchange system) can start the operation without the player operating the smartphone 570. With this mechanism, the player can perform the above-mentioned automatic login without starting the application 5 for the prize exchange system on the smartphone 570 when entering the hall store, and the above-mentioned automatic login based on the above-mentioned automatic login can be performed. It is also possible to give points.

Further, in this case, the activated application 5 for the prize exchange system sends a predetermined message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 via the connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c) by the communication of Bluetooth (registered trademark). It may be transmitted to the core server 600, or if wireless communication by wireless LAN is possible, the mobile of the smartphone 570 via the connection management device (90a, 90b, 90c) connected by wireless LAN by automatic login. A predetermined message including the ID may be transmitted to the core server 600.

For example, if the smartphone 570 is permitted to receive Bluetooth (registered trademark), various devices / terminals arranged in the hall store without requiring an identifier (SSID) and a password as used in wireless LAN. An application that can receive a beacon transmitted from, and links information (Proximity UUID (hereinafter, "UUID"), Major, Minor) contained in the beacon to identify the beacon, that is, a prize exchange. Hand over to system application 5. Here, it is assumed that the UUID is set to a unique ID indicating that it is a service of the prize exchange system 1, the Major is set to a store number, and the Minor is set to an identification number such as a place or a terminal. ..

Furthermore, if the Minor is set to the entrance of the hall store, the exit of the hall store, the area 1 or area 2 in the hall store, etc. for each device / terminal that transmits the beacon, the application 5 for the prize exchange system is a smartphone. With the movement of 570, it is possible to obtain a detailed history of the player's behavior, such as when the player passed the entrance of the hall store, how long he / she stayed in the area 1, and when he / she passed the exit of the hall store.

The application 5 for the prize exchange system transmits the above information obtained from the Mainor included in the beacon to the core server 600 each time the beacon is received (or at a predetermined timing), and the player history information is transmitted to the core server 600. It can be applied to various processes of the prize exchange system 1.

For example, in the prize exchange system 1, when giving store visit points, in the conventional method, it was necessary to activate the camera 575 of the smartphone 570 and take a picture of the code, but in order to connect to the wireless LAN, the identifier is given in advance. If you have set (SSID) and password, you can automatically add store visit points just by entering the store. Furthermore, if the above mechanism is adopted using a Bluetooth (registered trademark) beacon, it is possible to automatically add store visit points simply by entering the store without having to set an SSID and password.

In addition, on the hall store side, based on the above player history information transmitted to the core server 600, a specific WELCOME message, a time sale, a limited coupon, etc. are available only on the smartphone 570 of the player who entered the hall store. Information can be announced and distributed (by PUSH notification or email).

In addition, by transmitting the above information obtained from the Mainor included in the beacon to the core server 600, the behavior of the player can be grasped in each area, and thereby the movement status of each player and the whole. It is possible to manage the lead wires at a detailed level. Based on such player history information, for example, in each area such as a slot area (20 yen loan, 5 yen loan), a pachinko area (4 yen loan, 1 yen loan), a rest area, an event area, a campaign area, etc. It is possible to grasp how long a person has stayed. For example, when a hall store conducts an event or campaign, it is possible to calculate how long the player stayed in the event area or campaign area and give points according to the area or staying time. ..

Further, it is possible to grasp the staying time in the slot area and the staying time in the event area based on such player history information, and thereby analyze the player's preference information.

[Collaboration of cards and smartphones]
FIG. 21 shows an example of available services according to the cooperation between the cards and the cooperation status between the card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system). As will be described later, the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 and the hall membership card of the hall system 2 can be linked by a predetermined operation, and the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 (application for the prize exchange system). 5) can also be linked by a predetermined operation.

FIG. 21 shows patterns regarding whether or not the player has a hall membership card, whether or not the membership card is held, and whether or not the application 5 for the prize exchange system is installed on the smartphone 570. Is indicated corresponding to "NO", and for each of these patterns, whether or not the membership card and the hall membership card are linked, and whether the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for prize exchange system) ) Is linked or not, which indicates what kind of services are available.

The pattern of NO = 1 is a pattern in which the player has a hall membership card and a membership card, and the application 5 for the prize exchange system is installed on the smartphone 570. In this case, if the membership card and the hall membership card are linked, and if the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) are linked together, the hall system 2 can store and replay balls, and the prize In the exchange system 1, surplus ball accumulation, prize exchange, prize search / favorite registration by the viewer (550a, 550b), and prize search / favorite registration by the prize exchange system application 5 are possible. In the hall system 2, the ball storage / replay (using the hall membership card) is an operation using the hall membership card. Further, the operation of the viewers (550a, 550b) and the prize exchange terminal 530 in the prize exchange system 1 is an operation using a hall membership card, a membership card, or a smartphone 570.

In the pattern of NO = 1, when the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) are not linked, in the prize exchange system 1, the surplus ball accumulation, the prize exchange, and the viewer (550a, Prize search / favorite registration by 550b) and prize search / favorite registration by the prize exchange system application 5 are possible, but the operation on the viewer (550a, 550b) and the prize exchange terminal 530 in the prize exchange system 1 is a hall. It is an operation using a membership card or a membership card.

In the pattern of NO = 1, when the membership card and the hall membership card are not linked, in the prize exchange system 1, the surplus ball accumulation, the prize exchange, and the prize search / favorite by the viewer (550a, 550b) are performed in the same manner as above. Registration and prize search / favorite registration by the prize exchange system application 5 are possible, but the operation with the viewer (550a, 550b) and the prize exchange terminal 530 in the prize exchange system 1 uses a membership card or a smartphone 570. It will be the operation that was done.

In the pattern of NO = 1, if the membership card and the hall membership card are not linked and the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) are not linked together, the prize exchange system 1 has the remainder in the same manner as above. It is possible to save balls, exchange prizes, and search for and register favorites using the viewer (550a, 550b), and search for and register favorites using the application 5 for the prize exchange system. However, the viewer (550a, 550b) in the prize exchange system 1 can be used. The operation on the or prize exchange terminal 530 is an operation using a membership card.

Similarly, for the pattern of NO = 2 to 7, which card is possessed, whether the application 5 for the prize exchange system is installed, the cooperation between the membership card and the hall membership card, and the membership card and the smartphone 570. The services that can be used in the hall system 2 and the services that can be used in the prize exchange system 1 differ depending on whether or not (application 5 for the prize exchange system) is linked. In addition, which of the hall membership card, the membership card, and the smartphone 570 can be used for operation also differs.

In this specification, mainly when the application 5 for the prize exchange system is installed on the smartphone 570 and the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) are linked. Explain related operations and processes.

[Flow from game to prize exchange / surplus ball accumulation]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, the flow from the game to the prize exchange and the surplus ball accumulation in the hall system 2 and the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment will be outlined.

The flow represents an example of a flow when the quantity of game media acquired at a hall store is received by receipt. Further, in FIGS. 22 and 23, in each of the viewer (550a, 550b), the smartphone 570, the game machine 10, the prize POS500, the prize exchange terminal 530, the core server 600, and the shop management server 700, which function as prize selection devices. The operations and processes are shown in chronological order for each device.

First, as shown in FIG. 22, the player makes a membership card for a non-contact IC card reader / writer of a prize selection device such as a viewer (550a, 550b), or a hall membership card linked to the membership card. Touch (step S101). A player can select a prize using a membership card and register it as a favorite even if it is a temporary member, but in this example, it is assumed that the player status is the main member 3.

Next, in response to the player's card touch, the viewer (550a, 550b) displays the prize selection instruction screen on the display, and the player operates the display of the viewer (550a, 550b) to display the prize selection instruction screen. From the prizes, a prize that may be desired to be exchanged in the future is selected and registered in the favorites list (step S102).

The player can also register the prize as a favorite using the smartphone 570. The player first activates the prize exchange system application 5 on the smartphone 570 (step S103). Even if the player is a temporary member, the prize can be selected by the application 5 for the prize exchange system and registered as a favorite. However, in this example, it is assumed that the player status is the main member 3. .. After that, the player operates the display of the smartphone 570 to select a prize from the displayed prizes that may be desired to be exchanged in the future, and registers the prize in the favorite list (step S104).

On the other hand, in step S105, the player plays a game with the game machine 10 (step S105), and when the game medium is acquired, operates the Shimabata counting device 520 to count the game medium (step S106) and receives a receipt. (At this time, the counted number of game media is transmitted to the hall computer 400 in association with the receipt number and the like, and is stored in the game medium holding number management table). The game by such a player can be repeated a plurality of times. Either the favorite registration operation in steps S102 and S104 and the game in step S105 may come first. Therefore, the player performs the game of step S105, and when the game medium can be acquired and the prize can be exchanged, the member information is registered so that the player status becomes the main member 3. You can exchange prizes registered in your favorites.

The player who exchanges prizes informs the fact at the counter of the hall store and hands the receipt printed by the Shimabata counting device 520 to the staff of the hall store. Then, the staff of the hall store operates the prize POS500 and inputs the number of game media written on the receipt by the touch panel or the like (step S107). When the number of game media is represented by a barcode, the number of game media may be read by a barcode reader.

After that, the prize exchange terminal 530 requests the connected prize POS500 for the quantity (number of medals) of the game medium used for prize exchange or surplus ball accumulation in step S108. In response to this, the prize POS500 transmits the number of game media (number of medals) input in step S107 to the prize exchange terminal 530 (step S109), and the prize exchange terminal 530 sends the prize exchange terminal 530 to the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S110. Receives the number of game media transmitted from.

Next, in step S111, when the player touches the membership card or the hall membership card linked to the membership card to the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the prize exchange terminal 530, the prize is exchanged accordingly. The terminal 530 displays an operation selection screen for selecting whether to accumulate or exchange as surplus balls, and the player selects either of them.

Here, it is determined which operation the player has selected (step S112), and if the surplus ball reserve is selected, the process proceeds to step S131 in FIG. If exchange is selected, the process proceeds to step S113, and exchange with a possession ball or exchange with a surplus ball is selected. Then, in step S114, the contents of favorite registration and prizes are displayed on the display of the prize exchange terminal 530. The exchange basket is displayed. In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify that the possessed ball and the surplus ball are used together for prize exchange, but the description thereof will be omitted here.

Here, the player adds a prize to be registered in the prize exchange basket from the prizes registered as favorites by selecting a prize in step S102 or step S104, deletes the prize registered in the prize exchange basket, or counts. The prize that you actually want to exchange is registered in the prize exchange basket, and the prize exchange is confirmed (step S115).

Here, when delivering to the registered address, the staff of the hall store displays the member information / delivery address confirmation screen, and the person himself / herself whether the address of the player matches the contents of the submitted identification card. Make a confirmation. In addition, such identity verification can be performed only when the player first exchanges prizes.

Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 gives a prize ordering instruction to the corresponding online shopping site for the prize in the prize exchange basket (step S116). At this time, the receipt (prize exchange acceptance slip) is output from the printer 539 of the prize exchange terminal 530, and the player receives it.

After that, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines whether or not there is a surplus of balls due to the exchange of prizes (step S120, however, in the case of exchange with a ball), and if there is a surplus of balls, step S121. Then, it is determined whether or not the player accumulates the surplus balls as surplus balls, and if the surplus ball accumulation is selected, the process proceeds to step S131 in FIG. When not accumulating, the number of balls consumed is notified to the prize POS500 in order to substantially return the remaining balls to the hall system 2 (step S122). If there is no remaining ball in step S120, the process proceeds to step S122 as it is.

When the core server 600 receives the prize ordering instruction from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S117, the prize delivery instruction is transmitted to the shop management server 700 in response to the prize ordering instruction. When the shop management server 700 receives the prize delivery instruction from the core server 600, the shop management server 700 issues the prize delivery instruction to the corresponding online shopping site (step S118).

This prize delivery instruction is transmitted by various routes depending on the connection form between the online shopping site and the prize exchange system 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, if an online shopping site is operated by a system such as a shop system (850, 851), the shop system (the shop system (850, 851)) is operated from the shop management server 700 via the shop system I / F server 840. The prize delivery instruction is transmitted to the server of 850, 851).

After giving the prize delivery instruction in step S117, the core server 600 gives a price payment instruction to the online shopping site (prize providing company) (step S119). Such a payment instruction can be made to pay the price for a predetermined period in a lump sum.

The prize POS500 that has received the number of consumed balls subtracts the number of received balls from the number of balls input in step S107 (step S130 in FIG. 23), and subtracts the subtracted number of balls (or the number of received balls). It is transmitted to the hall computer 400.

When it is determined in step S112 or step S121 that the player reserves surplus balls, in step S131 of FIG. 23, a surplus ball reserve confirmation screen for displaying the number of surplus balls to be accumulated and the number of surplus balls after accumulation is displayed. Is displayed, and here, when the player confirms the reserve ball reserve (step S132), the core server 600 is instructed to update the reserve ball reserve (step S133). When the core server 600 receives the reserve ball reserve update instruction from the prize exchange terminal 530, the core server 600 updates the surplus ball reserve management table 652 and the surplus ball reserve status management table 653 in response to the instruction (step S134).

After step S133, the prize exchange terminal 530 notifies the prize POS500 of the number of reserve balls (step S135). When the prize POS 500 receives the number of reserve balls from the prize exchange terminal 530, the surplus ball reserve status management table 423 of the hall computer 400 is updated accordingly (step S136).

[Functions of each device]
Next, the functional outline of the hall computer 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram of the hall computer 400. The hall computer 400 includes a hall member management unit 411, a game medium holding number management unit 412, a surplus ball reserve status management unit 413, a message management unit 414, a category information management unit 415, and a network I / F unit 416. The hall computer 400 has functions that a conventional hall computer has, such as managing prizes, but here, the functions related to the present invention will be mainly described.

Further, the hall computer 400 stores the hall DB 420 in the external storage device 404, and the hall DB 420 stores the hall member information table 421 that stores information about the hall members of the hall store, and the hall members instruct the hall members to save medals and balls. The game medium retention number management table 422 that manages the number of retained game media held by the method, and the surplus ball reserve that manages the status of the surplus ball reserve when the hall member reserves the surplus ball in the prize exchange system 1. The prize category is displayed on the status management table 423, the destination information management table 424 that stores the destination information of the player registered in the store received from the prize exchange system 1, and the prize selection screen displayed on the prize selection device. A category information management table 425 that stores category information for management is included.

The hall member management department 411 manages information about hall members of hall stores. When a hall member saves medals or balls, the game medium holding number management unit 412 controls to store the information in the game medium holding number management table 422 in association with the hall membership card or the like. At the same time, the hall members are controlled so that they can use the stored medals and balls by using the hall membership card.

When the surplus ball reserve status management unit 413 receives the number of reserve surplus balls from the prize exchange system 1, the surplus ball reserve status management table 423 is updated based on the number of reserve surplus balls. Further, depending on the contents of the surplus ball reserve setting management table 654 stored in the core DB 650 of the core server 600 and the surplus ball reserve status grasped by the surplus ball reserve status management table 423, the surplus balls that have passed the predetermined period have passed. Controls the reuse and disappearance of.

The message management unit 414 controls to receive the player's destination information from the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1 and, if necessary, send a message including information about the hall store to the destination information. .. When the player sends the store information to the prize exchange system 1 by using the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570, the core server 600 of the prize exchange system 1 directs the hall store corresponding to the store information. Send the address information (email address, etc.) of the player.

The category information management unit 415 acquires category information from the prize exchange system 1 at a predetermined timing, stores these in the category information management table 425, and displays the category of the prize with the prize selection device or the like. Control so that the category information stored in the information management table 425 is used.

The network I / F (interface) unit 416 connects to the network and controls to send and receive data to and from the computer of the other party. Further, here, the network may be configured as a network including the Internet (since the same applies to the network I / F section of other devices, the description of the subsequent network I / F section will be omitted). ..

Next, the functional outline of the prize POS500 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a functional block diagram of the prize POS500. The prize POS 500 includes a login management unit 511, a prize POS control unit 512, a prize exchange terminal cooperation control unit 513, a hall computer cooperation control unit 514, a display control unit 515, and a network I / F unit 516.

The login management unit 511 checks whether or not the staff of the hall store to log in is a legitimate user with a password or the like, and manages access to the hall computer 400 or the like. The prize POS control unit 512 receives the prize exchange instruction (general prize, special prize exchange instruction) at the hall store input by the staff based on the player's instruction, performs the prize exchange process, and performs the prize exchange process, and the game medium Manage the quantity and inventory of prizes.

The prize exchange terminal cooperation control unit 513 determines the number of game media (number of balls and medals) used for prize exchange to the prize exchange terminal 530 in response to a request from the network-connected prize exchange terminal 530. It is controlled to transmit, and the number of game media consumed by the prize exchange and the number of accumulated extra balls are received from the prize exchange terminal 530.

The hall computer cooperation control unit 514 transmits the quantity of the game medium counted by the player from the Shimabata counting device 520 to the hall computer 400 in association with the hall member ID and the receipt number, and also a prize exchange terminal. When the number of game media consumed by the prize exchange and the number of accumulated extra balls are received from 530, the information is transmitted to the hall computer 400.

The display control unit 515 controls the store side display 509 to display a screen for the staff to input information regarding the prize exchange, a screen for the staff to input information regarding the store prize, and the like.

Next, the functional outline of the prize exchange terminal 530 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a functional block diagram of the prize exchange terminal 530. The prize exchange terminal 530 includes a login management unit 541, a prize exchange control unit 542, a surplus ball accumulation control unit 543, a card linkage control unit 544, a display control unit 545, and a network I / F unit 546.

The login management unit 541 checks whether or not the logged-in player is a legitimate member by using a membership card and a password. Further, when a player logs in to the prize exchange terminal 530 with the smartphone 570, the code read by the smartphone 570 is displayed on the display, and the login mechanism with the smartphone 570 is provided.

The prize exchange control unit 542 controls to display the prizes registered in the favorite list on the display 535, and registers the designated prizes in the prize exchange basket from the favorite list or the like according to the instruction of the player. Further, when the player status is the main member 3, the core server 600 is controlled to send the prize ordering instruction for the prize registered in the prize exchange basket in response to the player's instruction. In addition, prizes can be exchanged using at least one of the possessed balls and the surplus balls, and the number of consumed balls and the number of surplus balls are transmitted to the prize POS500.

When the player status is the main member 2 or 3, the surplus ball accumulation control unit 543 controls to accumulate the surplus balls as surplus balls according to the instruction of the player.

The card linkage control unit 544 controls the hall membership card and the membership card to be linked, and the membership card and the smartphone 570 to be linked.

The display control unit 545 controls the display 535 to display the prizes registered in the favorite list, the prizes registered in the prize exchange basket, and the like. In addition, various screens for surplus ball accumulation and card cooperation processing are controlled to be displayed on the display 535.

The functional outline of the hall management terminal 430 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a functional block diagram of the hall management terminal 430. The hall management terminal 430 includes a login management unit 441, a surplus ball reserve setting management unit 442, a display control unit 443, and a network I / F unit 444.

The login management unit 441 authenticates the manager (or staff) of the hall store, which is the user of the hall management terminal 430, by reading the card, inputting the ID, and inputting the password.

The surplus ball reserve setting management unit 442 displays a screen for inputting the surplus ball reserve setting (for example, the available period and measures after the period has elapsed) on the display 435, and sets the specified surplus ball reserve setting on the core server. It is stored in the surplus ball reserve setting management table 654 of the core DB 650. Such settings are made, for example, by the manager of the hall store.

The display control unit 443 controls so that the screen or the like for inputting the surplus ball reserve setting is displayed on the display 435 of the hall management terminal 430.

Next, the functional outline of the large viewer 550a will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a functional block diagram of the large viewer 550a. The large viewer 550a includes a login management unit 561, a prize selection control unit 562, a display control unit 563, and a network I / F unit 564.

When the membership card is touched by the non-contact IC card reader / writer 554, the login management unit 561 checks whether or not it is a legitimate card. Further, similarly to the login of the prize exchange terminal 530, the login can be configured by reading the code displayed on the display 555 with the smartphone 570.

The prize selection control unit 562 acquires category information from the hall computer 400 when displaying the prize selection screen or the like, and controls so that the category is associated with each prize. The display control unit 563 controls the prize selection screen and the like to be displayed on the display 555 when the prize is selected.

The large viewer 550a may be configured to include a camera for photographing a player or the like. The camera is, for example, a small image pickup device built in the large viewer 550a, and the image pickup device is composed of a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) or the like.

Further, although the small viewer 550b has a small display, it has the same functions as the large viewer 550a.

Next, the functional outline of the smartphone 570 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a functional block diagram of the smartphone 570, and in particular, shows the functions related to the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment. The smartphone 570 includes an application function unit 591 for a prize exchange system, a mail management unit 592, a display control unit 593, and a network I / F unit 594. Further, the application function unit 591 for the prize exchange system includes a login management unit 591a, a code reading control unit 591b, a destination information registration unit 591c, an automatic login management unit 591d, a hall store registration unit 591e, a message management unit 591f, and a cooperation control unit 591g. , Prize exchange terminal login management unit 591h, member information registration unit 591i, prize selection control unit 591j, and SNS control unit 591k.

The application function unit 591 for the prize exchange system indicates a function realized by the application 5 for the prize exchange system when the application 5 for the prize exchange system downloaded and installed on the smartphone 570 is executed on the smartphone 570. Is.

When the player's member ID and password are entered, the login management unit 591a makes an inquiry to the core server 600 via the mobile management server 860 and checks whether or not the user is a legitimate member.

The code reading control unit 591b captures a code with the camera 575 of the smartphone 570 in response to the operation of the player, decodes the image of the captured code, acquires, for example, the decoding information including the text information, and decodes the code. Pass the information to the relevant functional department.

For example, the destination information registration unit 591c receives an e-mail address from the player at the time of initial setting of the installed application 5 for the prize exchange system, and transmits this e-mail address to the core server 600.

The automatic login management unit 591d detects that the smartphone 570 has automatically logged in to the wireless access point in the hall store, and transmits a predetermined message to the core server 600. Further, the automatic login management unit 591d can be configured to send a predetermined message to the core server 600 when the player performs a predetermined operation.

When a predetermined code is read by the code reading control unit 591b, the hall store registration unit 591e transmits the store information or the like acquired from the code to the core server 600.

The message management unit 591f receives the push message transmitted from the core server 600 toward the application ID related to the application 5 for the prize exchange system, and displays the push message on the display 577 of the smartphone 570.

The cooperation control unit 591g is a cooperation target acquired from the code when a predetermined code is read by the code reading control unit 591b in the linking instruction between the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system). The card information and the like are transmitted to the core server 600.

The prize exchange terminal login management unit 591h obtains the decoding information and the mobile ID obtained from the code when a predetermined code is read by the code reading control unit 591b when logging in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570. It is transmitted to the core server 600.

The member information registration unit 591i transmits the member information to the core server 600 when the member information is input from the member information registration screen in response to the operation of the player.

The prize selection control unit 591j displays a prize selection screen or the like on the display 577 of the smartphone 570, controls the display of prize information according to the player's operation (viewing or searching for the prize), and also controls the player to display the prize information. The prize selection instruction from is transmitted to the core server 600 via the mobile management server 860, and the favorite management table 655 is controlled to be updated.

The SNS control unit 591k manages the login of the player to the SNS, displays the talk screen and the group talk screen, and controls the posting of the SNS message.

The mail management unit 592 manages the mail sent to the player's mail address and displays it on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 according to the operation of the player. In addition, an e-mail is sent to a designated e-mail address according to the operation of the player.

The display control unit 593 controls the display 577 of the smartphone 570 to display a code reading screen, a member information registration screen, a prize selection screen, an SNS talk screen, and the like.

In this section, the functions related to the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment of the smartphone 570 will be described. In addition, other mobile devices such as mobile phones and PDAs that can be used in the prize exchange system 1 have the same functions as the smartphone 570.

Next, the functional outline of the core server 600 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a functional block diagram of the core server 600. The core server 600 includes a member management unit 601, a prize selection control unit 602, a prize exchange control unit 603, a prize order control unit 604, a message management unit 605, a cooperation management unit 606, a prize exchange terminal login management unit 607, and a surplus ball reserve management. It includes a unit 608, a connection management unit 609, an action history management unit 610, and a network I / F unit 611.

Further, the core server 600 stores the core DB 650 in an external storage device, and the core DB 650 stores the player information table 651 that stores information about the player and the member, and the surplus ball that stores the surplus ball information accumulated by the member. Reserve management table 652, surplus ball reserve status management table 653 for storing the status of surplus balls accumulated by members, surplus ball reserve setting management table 654 for storing information on handling of surplus balls in hall stores, prize selection instructions for players The favorite management table 655 for storing the favorite list registered by the player, and the prize exchange basket management table 656 for storing the prizes registered in the prize exchange basket by the player are included.

Further, the core DB 650 stores a terminal management table 657 that stores information about terminals (prize exchange terminals, viewers, etc.) of hall stores, a network address of a hall computer 400 of each hall store, and information about a group of hall stores. Hall store management table 658, connection management device management table 659 that stores information about the network address of the connection management device 90 of each hall store, entry and operation grasped by the connection status of the smartphone 570 in the player's hall store The connection management table 660 for storing the information of the player, the point management table 661 for storing the information regarding the visit point of the player, and the action history management table 662 for storing the action history (game status at a predetermined timing) of the player are included.

The member management unit 601 checks whether the owner of the membership card is a legitimate member in response to an inquiry from the prize selection device, the prize exchange device, or the like, and sends the check result to the inquiry source. In addition, the player status is managed in association with the mobile ID, and when the destination information such as an e-mail address is transmitted from the smartphone 570, when the store information identifying the hall store is transmitted, the member information is transmitted. The player status is updated according to each case, such as when it comes.

The prize selection control unit 602 transmits prize information regarding the prize to be selected to the prize selection device in response to a request from the prize selection device, and selects the selected prize in response to the player's prize selection instruction in the prize selection device. Register as a favorite list and store it in the favorite management table 655.

In response to a request from the prize exchange device, the prize exchange control unit 603 transmits the prize registered in the corresponding member's favorite list and the prize registered in the prize registration basket to the prize exchange device, and the game in the prize exchange device. In response to the prize exchange instruction of the person, the prize ordering instruction of the selected prize is received from the prize exchange device. The prize order control unit 604 transmits a prize delivery instruction or the like to the shop management server 700 based on the prize order instruction received from the prize exchange device.

When the destination information such as an e-mail address is transmitted from the player's smartphone 570, the message management unit 605 stores the destination information in the player information table 651 and sets the destination of the destination information at a predetermined timing. A message from the prize exchange system 1 is sent to the user. Further, when the store information is transmitted from the player's smartphone 570, the destination information of the player is transmitted to the hall computer 400 of the hall store specified by the store information.

When the cooperation management unit 606 receives the card information to be linked from the smartphone 570 in the linking instruction between the membership card and the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system), the cooperation management unit 606 corresponds to the mobile ID and the card information of the smartphone 570. Attached and stored in the player information table 651.

The prize exchange terminal login management unit 607 transmits a code token in response to a request from the prize exchange terminal 530 when logging in to the prize exchange terminal 530 using the smartphone 570, and receives a mobile ID and a code token from the smartphone 570. In this case, a login token representing the authentication result is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

When the surplus ball reserve management unit 608 receives the surplus ball reserve instruction from the prize exchange terminal 530, the surplus ball reserve management unit 652 updates the surplus ball reserve management table 652 and the surplus ball reserve status management table 653, and the player's surplus ball reserve quantity And manage the accumulation date and time. In addition, when an instruction to use surplus balls for prize exchange is received from the prize exchange terminal 530, the surplus ball reserve management table 652 and the surplus ball reserve status management table 653 are updated, and the player's surplus ball reserve quantity is updated. And manage the accumulation date and time. Further, the surplus ball accumulation status management table 653 is periodically checked to determine whether or not there is a surplus ball for which a predetermined period has passed.

When the connection management unit 609 receives a predetermined message from the smartphone 570 in response to the player's smartphone 570 being automatically logged in at the wireless access point of the hall store, the connection management unit 609 identifies the hall store from the message and the connection management table 660. In addition, each player's entry into the hall store and operations are memorized.

The action history management unit 610 stores the game status of the game machine 10 by the player and the history of prize selection / prize exchange in the action history management table 662, and generates statistical information from these history information as needed.

Next, the functional outline of the mobile management server will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a block diagram of the mobile management server 860. The mobile management server 860 includes a mobile access management unit 861, a prize selection control unit 862, a WEB control unit 863, an SNS control unit 864, and a network I / F unit 865.

Further, the mobile management server 860 stores the mobile management DB 870 in the external storage device, and the mobile management DB 870 includes HTML data 871 and the SNS management table 872.

The mobile access management unit 861 transmits the player ID and the password received from the smartphone 570 to the core server 600, and transmits the authentication result to the smartphone 570.

The prize selection control unit 862 requests the core server 600 to acquire the prize information in response to the operation of the player on the smartphone 570, and transmits the acquired prize information to the smartphone 570. In addition, the player's prize selection instruction is received from the smartphone 570, transmitted to the core server 600, and controlled so that the selected prize is registered in the favorite management table 655.

The WEB control unit 863 responds to a page request from the WEB browser activated by the smartphone 570 when the player operates the smartphone 570 and reads a predetermined code by the conventional code reading application 4. The HTML data is transmitted to the smartphone 570 as a http response, and the WEB browser is displayed with a guidance page for guiding the download of the application 5 for the prize exchange system. The HTML data includes HTML sources (including CSS data, Javascript®, etc.) and image data.

The SNS control unit 864 controls the player's login request to the SNS on the smartphone 570, and appropriately refers to and updates the SNS management table 872 and the like according to the player's request on the smartphone 570, and causes the smartphone 570 to display the SNS. Control to provide a talk screen or group talk screen. The configuration of the SNS management table 872 is not shown.

The smartphone 570 is connected to the mobile management server 860 via the wireless network 690 and the mobile I / F server 680.

Next, the functional outline of the shop management server 700 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a functional block diagram of the shop management server 700. The shop management server 700 includes a shop information management unit 701, a product determination unit 702, a prize order management unit 703, an exchange history management unit 704, an order history management unit 705, and a network I / F unit 706.

Further, the shop management server 700 stores the prize DB 750 in the external storage device, and the prize DB 750 stores the shop management table 751 that stores the shop information and the product management table 752 that stores the product information collected from the online shopping site. , An order management table 753 that stores the contents of an order placed on an online shopping site, an exchange history management table 754 that stores a prize exchange history, and an order history management table 755 that stores a prize order history.

The shop information management unit 701 displays the shop registration screen on the management terminal 880 of the prize exchange system 1, and registers the input shop information in the shop management table 751. The shop information management unit 701 further searches the contents of the shop management table 751 in response to a search request from the manager or the like, and displays the shop information search screen on the management terminal or the like.

The product determination unit 702 temporarily stores the product information transmitted from the shop system (850, 851) of the online shopping site by data feed or the like in the work area, and determines whether or not the product satisfies a predetermined condition. To check. Such a check may be automatically performed by the prize exchange system 1, or may be performed at the discretion of the administrator of the prize exchange system 1. The products determined to be displayable as prizes that can be exchanged for prizes are stored in the product management table 752, and the core server 600 stores the products stored in the product management table 752 in response to a request from the prize selection device. The prize information of the prize selected from among them is transmitted to the prize selection device.

When the prize ordering management unit 703 receives a prize ordering instruction specified to be delivered to the home address from the prize exchange device, the prize ordering management unit 703 receives the instruction from the core server 600 and stores the instruction in the ordering management table 753. Further, it is transmitted to the corresponding prize shop system (850, 851) via the shop system I / F server 840.

When the exchange history management unit 704 receives the order receipt notification from the shop system I / F server 840, the exchange history management unit 704 creates an exchange history related to the order and stores it in the exchange history management table 754. When the order history management unit 705 receives the order receipt notification from the shop system I / F server 840, the order history management unit 705 creates an order history related to the order and stores it in the order history management table 755.

Next, the functional outline of the shop system I / F server 840 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a block diagram of the shop system I / F server 840. The shop system I / F server 840 includes a server communication control unit 841, a shop system I / F unit 842, a prize order control unit 843, an exhibition management control unit 844, and a network I / F unit 845.

The server communication control unit 841 controls data transmission / reception with the shop management server 700 via the network I / F unit 845. The shop system I / F unit 842 controls data transmission / reception with the shop system (850, 851), and performs, for example, data feed reception, API linkage, file linkage, web scraping, etc., to perform shop management server 700 and shop. Controls interactions with the system (850, 851).

The prize ordering control unit 843 transmits a prize ordering instruction to the designated shop to the shop system (850, 851) via the shop system I / F unit 842. The exhibition management control unit 844 receives the data feed of the product information provided by the shop system (850, 851) via, for example, the shop system I / F unit 842, and transmits the data feed to the shop management server 700.

Next, the functional outline of the management terminal 880 will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a block diagram of the management terminal 880. The management terminal 880 includes a login management unit 881, a surplus ball reserve setting management unit 882, a display control unit 883, and a network I / F unit 884.

The login management unit 881 authenticates the administrator of the prize exchange system 1 who is the user of the management terminal 880 by inputting an ID or a password.

The surplus ball reserve setting management unit 882 displays a screen for inputting the surplus ball reserve setting (for example, the available period and the measures after the period has elapsed) on the display, and sets the specified surplus ball reserve setting as the backbone of the core server. It is stored in the surplus ball reserve setting management table 654 of the DB 650. Such settings are made, for example, by the manager of the hall store, etc., and are usually made using the hall management terminal 430, but are requested by the manager of the hall store, etc., or determined by the manager, etc. of the prize exchange system 1. Based on the above, it is also possible with the management terminal 880.

The display control unit 883 controls the display of the management terminal 880 to display the surplus ball reserve setting management screen and other screens.

[Table structure]
First, the table stored in the hall DB 420 of the hall computer 400 will be described.

The hall member information table 421 shown in FIG. 35 (A) stores information about the hall members of the hall store, and in this example, the hall member ID, the unique ID of the hall member card (non-contact IC card), the name, the address, Memorize passwords, email addresses, etc.

The game medium holding number management table 422 shown in FIG. 35 (B) manages the holding number of the game media held by the hall member instructing the stored medals and balls. In this example, the game medium holding number management table 422 stores the hall member ID or the receipt number, and further stores the quantity for each game medium type. In this example, there are four types of game media: pachinko (4 yen lending, 1 yen lending) and slots (20 yen lending, 5 yen lending).

The surplus ball reserve status management table 423 shown in FIG. 36 (A) stores the surplus ball reserve status when the hall member reserves the surplus ball in the prize exchange system 1. In this example, the hall member ID , Or the receipt number, game medium type, reserve quantity, reserve start date and time, etc. are stored.

The destination information management table 424 shown in FIG. 36 (B) stores the destination information of the player who has registered the store (transmits the store information related to this hall store), and basically includes an email address, but this example. As described above, the application ID (the ID managed by the application 5 for the prize exchange system for each smartphone 570) and the hall membership card unique ID can be received from the core server 600 and stored.

The category information management table 425 shown in FIG. 37 stores category information for displaying and managing the category of the prize on the prize selection screen or the like displayed on the prize selection device. In this example, the category, the content of the prize, and the upper rank are stored. Memorize the category, last updated date, etc.

Next, the table stored in the core DB 650 of the core server 600 will be described.

The player information table 651 shown in FIG. 38 (A) stores information about the player and the member, and in this example, the member ID, the unique ID of the member card (non-contact IC card), and the hall member card (non-contact IC). Card) unique ID, mobile ID, app ID, store code, media type, identity verification, player status, name, password, email address, date of birth, phone number, mobile phone number, SNS-ID, address, Store delivery destination 1, delivery destination 2, driver's license number, insurance card number, etc.

For example, the player status is set to "0" for the temporary member, "1" for the main member 1, "2" for the main member 2, and "3" for the main member 3. Further, when the player downloads the prize exchange system application 5 to the smartphone 570, the application ID grasped by the prize exchange system application 5 is stored, and the player status is non-member (= "-1"). It can also be managed in the state of (see the application ID = "A11" in FIG. 38 (A)).

In addition, various data can be used at each timing as an identification code for identifying the player. For example, a member ID, a member card unique ID, a mobile ID, an application ID, and the like can be used as identification codes.

The surplus ball reserve management table 652 shown in FIG. 38 (B) stores information on surplus balls accumulated by the member. In this example, the surplus ball accumulation management table 652 stores the member ID, and further stores the number of surplus balls accumulated for each game medium type. In this example, there are four types of game media: pachinko (4 yen lending, 1 yen lending) and slots (20 yen lending, 5 yen lending).

The surplus ball accumulation status management table 653 shown in FIG. 39 (A) stores the status in which the member has accumulated surplus balls. In this example, the member ID, the store code, the game medium type, the reserve quantity, the reserve start date and time, and the like are stored. Remember.

The surplus ball reserve setting management table 654 shown in FIG. 39 (B) stores information regarding the handling of surplus balls in the hall store, and in this example, the store code, available period (month), post-period measures, update date and time. Etc. are memorized.

The favorite management table 655 shown in FIG. 40A stores a favorite list registered according to a player's prize selection instruction, and in this example, stores a member ID, prize information, and the like. The prize information is composed of a plurality of favorite information (prize 1 to prize 10), and each favorite information includes a product ID, a product name, a registration date and time, an update date and time, and the like.

The prize exchange basket management table 656 shown in FIG. 40B stores the prizes registered in the prize exchange basket by the player, and in this example, stores the member ID, prize information, and the like. The prize information is composed of a plurality of registration information (prize 1 to prize 10), and each registration information includes a product ID, a product name, a quantity, a delivery destination, a registration date and time, an update date and time, and the like.

The terminal management table 657 shown in FIG. 41 stores information about terminals (prize exchange terminals, viewers, etc.) of hall stores, and in this example, stores store codes, device IDs, terminal types, terminal installation positions, and the like.

The hall store management table 658 shown in FIG. 42 stores the network address of the hall computer 400 of each hall store and information about the group of hall stores. In this example, the store code, store name, server address, group code, etc. are stored. Remember.

The connection management device management table 659 shown in FIG. 43 stores information about the network address of the connection management device 90 of each hall store, and in this example, stores the device ID, store code, device address, and the like.

The connection management table 660 shown in FIG. 44A stores information about entry and operation grasped by the connection state of the smartphone 570 in the player's hall store, and in this example, the mobile ID, store code, and entry. Store / operation type, entry, operation date and time, etc. are memorized.

The point management table 661 shown in FIG. 44B stores information regarding the player's visit points, and in this example, stores the member ID, points, last update date, and the like. The behavior history management table 662 is not shown.

Next, the table stored in the prize DB 750 of the shop management server 700 will be described.

The shop management table 751 shown in FIG. 45 stores shop information, and in this example, stores a shop ID, a shop name, an address, a shipping table, a usage system, a password, an ordering method, and the like.

The product management table 752 shown in FIG. 46 (A) stores the product information collected from the online shopping site. In this example, the product ID, shop ID, product type, description, category, price, last update date, and inventory. Etc. are memorized.

The order management table 753 shown in FIG. 46 (B) stores the contents of the order placed on the online shopping site. In this example, the order NO, the member ID, the product ID, the quantity, the shop ID, the delivery destination, the order date and time, and the exchange NO. , Store the delivery completion flag, etc.

The exchange history management table 754 shown in FIG. 47 (A) stores the exchange history of prizes, and in this example, the order number, name, member ID, store code, prize exchange reception number, total selling price, exchange date and time, etc. are stored. Remember.

The order history management table shown in FIG. 47 (B) stores the order history of prizes, and in this example, stores the order number, product ID, quantity, shop ID, order date and time, order status, and the like.

[Download application for prize exchange system]
Next, a procedure for the player to download the prize exchange system application 5 to the smartphone 570 will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 52 (see FIG. 14). FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for downloading the prize exchange system application 5, and the operations and processes of the smartphone 570, the mobile management server 860, and the external server are shown in chronological order for each device. ..

First, in step S141, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the conventional code reading application 4. Next, in step S142, the code reading application 4 causes the display 577 of the smartphone 570 to display the code reading screen in response to the operation of the player. The code reading screen is, for example, a screen such as the code reading screen 901 shown in FIG. 49.

On the code reading screen 901 of FIG. 49, a shooting screen 901a for displaying the image input to the camera 575 is displayed, and the player adjusts the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 901b is inserted into the shooting screen 901a. , The code 901b is displayed on the shooting screen 901a, and when the automatic focus adjustment is completed here, the code shooting instruction is given at that timing.

When the code reading application 4 of the smartphone 570 receives the above code shooting instruction in step S143, the code 901b (see FIG. 49) is read in step S144, the image data of the captured code is decoded, and the code is included in the code. Get the URL you have. After that, in step S145, the code reading application 4 causes the display 577 of the smartphone 570 to display the reading content display screen. The read content display screen is, for example, a screen such as the read content display screen 902 shown in FIG. 50.

The target to be read here (that is, the medium on which the code 913b is displayed) is a predetermined portal site, various blogs, magazines, leaflets, posters, terminals in the hall store (for example, a large viewer 550a or a small viewer 550b). Etc.), etc., and the code 913b is set to include the URL. Further, as shown in the text display unit 902a of the read content display screen 902, the URL includes not only the server address but also the http parameters, and these http parameters are the page requests described below. It does not affect the situation.

For example, for static WEB page requests, the http parameter is ignored, and for dynamic WEB page requests, the same WEB page is returned even if the http parameters are different.

On the read content display screen 902 of FIG. 50, the URL which is the decoded text information is displayed on the text display unit 902a, and the WEB browser application capable of accessing the URL and displaying the WEB page is displayed on the WEB browser application. A plurality of them are displayed in the unit 902b, and the player can select one WEB browser application from these.

When the code reading application 4 of the smartphone 570 receives the selection of the WEB browser application from the player in step S146, the code reading application 4 activates the selected WEB browser application in step S147.

In step S148, the started WEB browser application accesses the above URL and makes a page request. In step S149, when the mobile management server 860 receives the page request from the smartphone 570, the mobile management server 860 transmits the corresponding HTML data (as a http response) in response to the page request.

In step S150, the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the HTML data from the mobile management server 860 and displays the download guidance page. This guidance page is, for example, a screen such as the download guidance screen 903 shown in FIG. 51.

On the download guidance screen 903 of FIG. 51, a guidance message 903a such as "Let's download the prize exchange system application!", A first icon 903c indicating the first download means, and a second icon 903d indicating the second download means, And the explanation display unit 903e which showed the explanation about the application 5 for the prize exchange system is arranged.

Here, in step S151, when the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the touch operation of the first icon or the second icon by the player, in step S152, the URL corresponding to the icon selected by the touch operation is accessed. And make a page request. In step S153, when the corresponding external server receives the page request from the smartphone 570, it transmits the corresponding HTML data (as a http response) in response to the page request.

In step S154, the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the HTML data from the external server and displays the download screen. This download screen is, for example, a screen like the download screen 904 shown in FIG. 52.

On the download screen 904 of FIG. 52, a download button 904b and an explanation display unit 904c showing explanations and reviews of the prize exchange system application 5 are arranged.

Here, in step S155, when the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the touch operation (download instruction) of the download button 904b by the player, in step S156, the WEB browser application sends a download request to the external server, and the step. In S157, the external server that receives this request transmits the program data of the application 5 for the prize exchange system to the smartphone 570.

In step S158, the WEB browser application of the smartphone 570 receives the program data of the application 5 for the prize exchange system from the external server.

The program data of the application 5 for the prize exchange system received in this way is installed on the smartphone 570 automatically or in response to the instruction to the player, and then the player performs a predetermined operation on the smartphone 570. As a result, the application 5 for the prize exchange system is started.

[Register your email address]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54, a procedure for the player to register an e-mail address in the prize exchange system application 5 executed on the smartphone 570 will be described (see FIG. 14). FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for registering an e-mail address in the prize exchange system application 5, and operations and processing in each of the smartphone 570 and the core server 600 are shown in chronological order for each device.

First, in step S161, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the prize exchange system application 5. Next, in step S162, when the prize exchange system application 5 receives the mail registration screen display instruction from the player, in step S163, the prize exchange system application 5 displays the mail registration screen on the display 577 of the smartphone 570. .. Such an e-mail registration screen may be automatically displayed when the application 5 for the prize exchange system is first started.

The mail registration screen is, for example, a screen like the mail registration screen 905 shown in FIG. 54. On the mail registration screen 905 of FIG. 54, a terms of use display unit 905a, a consent check box 905b, a mail registration button 905c, and a skip button 905d are arranged.

In step S164, the prize exchange system application 5 repeatedly determines whether or not the player touches the mail registration button 905c (if the skip button 905d is touched, the process ends and the screen returns to the previous screen). ..

Here, when the mail registration button 905c is touched (YES in step S164), the mobile ID and the mail address that uniquely identify the device or network address of the smartphone 570 are transmitted to the core server 600 (step S165). In this case, the e-mail address entered in advance may be sent, or the e-mail address entered at this timing may be sent. When inputting an e-mail address, the e-mail address input screen (not shown) is displayed by touching the e-mail registration button 905c, and the player inputs the e-mail address there and then touches the predetermined registration button. Further, in order to avoid registration of a false e-mail address or an incorrect e-mail address, a confirmation URL can be sent to the sent e-mail address.

Further, here, in order to identify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the e-mail address, but the application 5 for the prize exchange system manages each smartphone 570 and can substantially uniquely identify the smartphone 570. You can also send the ID.

By managing the application ID, when the application 5 for the prize exchange system is started, a push message can be sent to the application, so that the application ID can be used instead of the mobile ID. .. Further, in this case, if there is no problem with only the push message, the transmission of the e-mail address can be omitted.

When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the e-mail address from the smartphone 570 in step S166, the core server 600 associates the mobile ID and the e-mail address in step S167 and stores them in the player information table. At this time, the player status is set to "0" representing a temporary member.

For example, in the player information table 651 of FIG. 38, a player whose mobile ID = "M006", an e-mail address is registered, and a player status is set to "0" is registered this time. Corresponds to the player whose player status is set by.

After that, the core server 600 transmits the registration completion message to the smartphone 570 in step S168. When the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 receives the registration completion message in step S169, the registration completion message is displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 in step S170.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14, 53, and 54, when the player gives an e-mail registration screen display instruction in the prize exchange system application 5 executed on the smartphone 570, or a prize. Although it is described that the e-mail address is registered when the exchange system application 5 is started for the first time (initial setting), a predetermined operation (for example, viewing a prize) is performed in the prize exchange system application 5 in a non-member state. -When an operation of searching and registering in the favorite list, a menu selection operation of SNS communication, etc.) is performed, the e-mail registration screen 905 of FIG. 54 is displayed to encourage the player to register the e-mail address. It can also be configured in.

[View prizes and register stores]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 55 to 59, the procedure when the player browses (searches) the prize with the application 5 for the prize exchange system executed on the smartphone 570 and then registers the store. This will be described (see FIG. 14). FIGS. 55 and 56 are flowcharts showing a procedure for viewing prizes and registering a store in the application 5 for a prize exchange system, in which operations and processes on the smartphone 570, the core server 600, and the shop management server 700 are performed. , It is shown in chronological order for each device.

First, in step S180, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the prize exchange system application 5. Next, in step S181, when the home screen display instruction is received from the player in the prize exchange system application 5, in step S183, the prize exchange system application 5 displays the prize information on the home screen. The request is sent to the core server 600.

When the core server 600 receives the prize information request in step S184, the prize information request is transmitted to the shop management server 700 in step S185. After that, when the shop management server 700 receives the prize information request in step S186, the prize information is determined with reference to the product management table 752 in step S187. Prize information is determined based on predetermined conditions.

The shop management server 700 transmits the prize information determined in step S188 to the core server 600, and the core server 600 transmits the received prize information to the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 in step S189.

The application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 edits the home screen data based on the received prize information in step S190, and displays the home screen based on the home screen data in step S191. In this way, the prize exchange system application 5 can display prize information regardless of the player status. In addition, the prize information request is sent to the core server 600 again in response to a search, category change, page movement, etc., but the prize information acquired first is configured to include a certain range of prize information. , When the player gives an instruction such as a search, a category change, or a page movement, the prize information may be redisplayed on the smartphone 570 without sending the prize information request to the core server 600.

The home screen displayed in step S191 is, for example, the home screen 906 as shown in FIG. 57. On the home screen 906 of FIG. 57, a code reading icon 906a, a prize display unit 907, and a menu display unit 908 are arranged.

The prize display unit 907 shows four prize information display units (907a, 907b, 907c, 907d). A favorite mark 907e is shown in the upper right of each prize information display unit. In this example, when the prize is registered as a favorite, it becomes a mark represented by a solid line, and if not, it becomes a mark represented by a dotted line. ..

When the player touches the prize information display unit to display the detailed information of the prize and touches the "Add to Favorites" button on the screen, the prize is registered in the favorites list and the above favorite mark 907e is displayed. It will be shown by a solid line. If the e-mail address has not been registered yet, it cannot be registered as a favorite (see Fig. 16). Therefore, if you touch the "Add to Favorites" button, the e-mail registration in Fig. 54 will be prompted to register the e-mail address. The screen 905 is displayed.

The menu display unit 908 includes a home screen button 908a for transitioning to the home screen, a prize information screen button 908b for transitioning to the prize information display screen, an SNS screen button 908c for transitioning to the SNS screen, and help / setting for transitioning to the help / setting screen. The screen button 908d is shown.

When the prize information screen button 908b is touched on the home screen 906 of FIG. 57, the prize information screen 909 shown in FIG. 58 is displayed. On the prize information screen 909 of FIG. 58, a function selection button display unit 910, a prize display unit 911, and a menu display unit 912 are arranged.

The function selection button display unit 910 changes the rate of the required number of balls and the required number of medals of the search button 910a for displaying the search screen for searching for prizes, the favorite display button 910b for displaying the favorite list, and the prize display unit 911. A button 910c for displaying the rate change screen and a member information registration button 910d for displaying the member information registration screen for registering member information are displayed.

If the e-mail address has not been registered yet, the favorites and member information cannot be registered (see FIG. 16). Therefore, when the favorite display button 910b or the member information registration button 910d is touched, the e-mail registration in FIG. 54 is performed. The screen 905 is displayed. If the store is not registered, the member information cannot be registered (see FIG. 16). Therefore, when the member information registration button 910d is touched, the mail registration screen 905 of FIG. 54 is displayed.

The prize information is displayed on the prize display unit 911 based on the popularity ranking. In this example, the prize information display unit 911a and the prize information display unit 911b are shown. The menu display unit 912 displays the same buttons as the menu display unit 908 shown in FIG. 57.

Returning to FIG. 55 again, after step S191, in step S192, the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 allows the player to touch the code reading icon 906a on the home screen 906 of FIG. 57 to read the code. It is repeatedly determined whether or not the screen display instruction has been given.

When the player gives an instruction to display the code reading screen (YES in step S192), the code reading screen is displayed in step S193. The code reading screen is, for example, a screen such as the code reading screen 913 shown in FIG. 59.

On the code reading screen 913 of FIG. 59, a shooting screen 913a for displaying the image input to the camera 575 is displayed, and the player adjusts the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 913b is inserted into the shooting screen 913a. , The code 913b is displayed on the shooting screen 913a, and when the automatic focus adjustment is completed here, a code reading instruction is given at that timing.

When the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 receives the above code reading instruction in step S194 of FIG. 56, in step S195, the code 913b (see FIG. 59) is read, and the image data of the captured code is decoded. Get the store code included in the code. After that, in step S196, the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device and network address of the smartphone 570 and the store code included in the decoding result to the core server 600.

Here, in order to identify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the store code, but the application 5 for the prize exchange system manages each smartphone 570 and can substantially uniquely identify the smartphone 570. You can also send the ID.

In addition, the target to be read here (that is, the medium on which the code 913b is displayed) is a predetermined portal site, various blogs, magazines, leaflets, posters, terminals in the hall store (for example, large viewer 550a or small viewer 550b). Etc.), etc., and each of these media is associated with the hall store, and the code 913b is set to include the store code of the hall store. The code read here is the same as the code read when the application 5 for the prize exchange system is downloaded (see FIGS. 48 and 50), and the text acquired as the decoding result is shown in FIG. This is the text shown on the text display unit 902a of the read content display screen 902. In this URL, the URL of the server (“aaa.ne.jp”) and the http parameter (“id = B0101, value = C0101”, where B0101 is the medium (where the code 913b is displayed), and C0101 is (It is a store code) is included, but in this process, the store code is acquired from the http parameter, and the address part of the server is ignored.

When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the store code from the smartphone 570 in step S197, the core server 600 associates the mobile ID with the store code in step S198 and updates the player information table 651. At this time, the player status is changed from "0" representing the temporary member to "1" representing the main member 1.

For example, in the player information table 651 of FIG. 38, the player whose mobile ID = "M007", the e-mail address and the store code are registered, and the player status is set to "1" is the store this time. A player whose player status has been changed by registration.

After that, the core server 600 transmits the registration completion message to the smartphone 570 in step S199. When the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 receives the registration completion message in step S200, the application 5 for the prize exchange system causes the display 577 of the smartphone 570 to display the registration completion message in step S201.

After step S199, the core server 600 refers to the item of the server address in the hall store management table 658 in step S202 to acquire the network address of the hall computer 400 corresponding to the store code, and in step S203, the hall is the hall. The e-mail address of the player (mobile ID) associated with the hall store is transmitted to the network address of the computer 400. The transmission of such an e-mail address may be performed immediately after the store registration by the player, as in this example, or after the store registration by some players. It may be performed after a predetermined period has passed.

Also, refer to the group code item in the hall store management table 658 to grasp the group of hall stores, and send the above e-mail address not only to the corresponding hall store but also to other hall stores in the same group. Can be controlled. Further, whether or not to send the e-mail address to other hall stores in the group can be set in advance by the manager of the hall store, the manager of the prize exchange system 1, or the like.

The hall computer 400 receives the e-mail address transmitted from the core server 600 in step S204, and stores the received e-mail address in the hall member information table 421 in step S205. In response to the e-mail address stored in this way, each hall store can send a message to the player, including specific information about each hall store, new units, individual information about the event, and the like.

[Linkage between membership card and smartphone (application for prize exchange system)]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 60 to 62, a procedure for linking the membership card (non-contact IC card) of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 in the prize exchange terminal 530 will be described (see FIG. 15). FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure related to the cooperation between the membership card and the smartphone 570, and the operations and processing in each of the smartphone 570, the prize exchange terminal 530, and the core server 600 are shown in chronological order for each device. ..

First, in step S211 the player instructs the smartphone 570 to start the prize exchange system application 5, and the prize exchange system application 5 is started accordingly (step S212). Next, in step S213, for example, by touching the code reading icon 906a on the home screen 906 shown in FIG. 57, the code reading screen 913 shown in FIG. 59 is displayed.

On the other hand, in the prize exchange terminal 530, the staff of the hall store or the like logs in, and the management screen in which the operation menu of the administrator mode is displayed is displayed. The management screen is, for example, a screen like the management screen 914 shown in FIG. 61 (A).

On the management screen 914 of FIG. 61 (A), the "hall membership card linkage screen" button 914a for linking the hall membership card of the hall system 2 and the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 and the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 and the smartphone 570 are displayed. Shut down the "Prize Exchange System App Linkage Screen" button 914b, the "NFC Mobile Phone Linkage Screen" button 914c that links the membership card of the prize exchange system 1 with a mobile device with a built-in non-contact IC chip, and the prize exchange terminal 530. A "shutdown" button 914d is arranged.

Here, the staff of the hall store touches the "prize exchange system application cooperation screen" button 914b to instruct the display of the prize exchange system application cooperation screen (step S214), and the prize exchange system application cooperation. Display the screen (step S215). The prize exchange system application cooperation screen is, for example, a screen such as the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 shown in FIG. 61 (B).

In the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 of FIG. 61 (B), the first step guide icons 915a to the fourth step guide icons 915d that guide the player to operate the first to fourth steps are shown. Initially, the first step guidance icon 915a is highlighted to guide the touch operation of the membership card.

The prize exchange terminal 530 is in a state where the application cooperation screen 915 for the prize exchange system is displayed, and the player touches the membership card at a predetermined position of the prize exchange terminal 530 according to the first step guidance icon 915a. The determination of whether or not the member card information has been read by the contact IC card reader / writer 534 is repeated (step S216). The membership card of such a prize exchange system 1 is a non-contact IC card distributed at a product exchange counter or the like in a hall store.

When the membership card is touched by the player (YES in step S216), the second step guidance icon 915b is highlighted on the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915, and the password is as shown in FIG. 62 (A). The number input unit 916 is displayed (step S217), and the player is guided to input the password.

The prize exchange terminal 530 repeats the determination of whether or not the player inputs the password into the password input unit 916 and touches the confirmation button while displaying the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915. (Step S218).

When the personal identification number is input by the player (YES in step S218), in step S219, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the read unique ID of the membership card, the personal identification number, and the store code to the core server 600. When the core server 600 receives the unique ID, PIN, and store code of the membership card from the prize exchange terminal 530 (step S220), the core server 600 generates a code token based on these player information in step S221.

If the membership card has already been registered, an authentication check can be performed with reference to the player information table 651, and a code token can be generated from the player information acquired from the corresponding player record.

When the code token is generated, the core server 600 transmits the code token to the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S222. When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the code token from the core server 600, the prize exchange terminal 530 generates a code from the code token in step S223, and displays the generated code on the prize exchange system application cooperation screen for a predetermined time in step S224. ..

This is the application cooperation screen 915 for the prize exchange system shown in FIG. 62 (B). On the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 of FIG. 52 (B), the third step guidance icon 915c is highlighted, and the code 918 generated from the code token is displayed so that the player can read the code 918. Be guided. When the code 918 is displayed for a predetermined time, the code 918 automatically returns to the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915 of FIG. 62 (A), and the input of the password is required again.

Here, the player operates the smartphone 570 to adjust the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 918 displayed on the prize exchange terminal 530 is inserted into the shooting screen 913a on the code reading screen 913 as shown in FIG. 59. By doing so, the code 918 is displayed on the shooting screen 913a, and when the automatic focus adjustment is completed here, a code reading instruction is given at that timing (step S225).

When the code reading instruction is given to the smartphone 570, in step S226, the code 918 is read, the image data of the captured code is decoded, and the player information included in the code is acquired. After that, in step S227, the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device and network address of the smartphone 570 and the player information included in the decoding result to the core server 600.

Here, in order to identify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the player information, but the application 5 for the prize exchange system manages each smartphone 570, and the smartphone 570 can be substantially uniquely identified. You can also send the app ID.

When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the player information from the smartphone 570 in step S228, the core server 600 checks the player information in step S229, and if the member ID is not assigned, newly acquires the member ID. Turn on. Next, in step S230, the player information table 651 is updated. By such processing, the unique ID of the membership card and the mobile ID are linked. At this time, the player status is changed from "1" representing the main member to "2" representing the main member 2. If the membership card has already been registered, the record of the player information table 651 corresponding to the membership card and the record of the player information table 651 corresponding to the mobile ID are integrated.

For example, in the player information table 651 of FIG. 38, a game in which the mobile ID = "M008", the e-mail address, the store code, and the membership card unique ID are registered, and the player status is set to "2". The person corresponds to the player whose player status has been changed by this card cooperation.

After that, when the core server 600 sends the cooperation completion message to the prize exchange terminal 530, the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the cooperation completion message, and the fourth step guidance icon 915d is displayed on the prize exchange system application cooperation screen 915. Is highlighted and the player is notified of the completion of the card linkage process (omitted in the flowchart of FIG. 60).

[Reserve extra balls and exchange prizes using smartphones]
Next, referring to FIGS. 63 to 78, the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) linked with the membership card is used to log in to the prize exchange terminal 530, and the surplus ball reserve and the prize in the prize exchange system 1 are accumulated. The procedure for performing the replacement will be described (see FIG. 15). 63 to 67 are flowcharts showing a processing procedure of surplus ball accumulation and prize exchange by the smartphone 570, and operations and processing in each of the smartphone 570, the prize exchange terminal 530, the core server 600, the prize POS500, and the hall computer 400. Is shown in chronological order for each device.

First, in step S241, the player instructs the smartphone 570 to start the prize exchange system application 5, and the prize exchange system application 5 is started accordingly (step S242). Next, in step S243, for example, by touching the code reading icon 906a on the home screen 906 shown in FIG. 57, the code reading screen 913 shown in FIG. 59 is displayed.

On the other hand, on the prize exchange terminal 530, a login standby screen for the player to log in is displayed. The login standby screen is, for example, a screen such as the login standby screen 920 shown in FIG. 68 (A).

In the login standby screen 920 of FIG. 68 (A), the card login button 920a for displaying the card login standby screen for logging in with the membership card, and the application login for displaying the application login standby screen for logging in with the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570. Button 920b and back button 920c are arranged.

Here, when the player or the like touches the application login button 920b to instruct the display of the application login standby screen (step S244), in step S245, the prize exchange terminal 530 has the number of balls for the prize POS500. Send an acquisition request. It is assumed that the number of balls counted based on the player's receipt or the like has already been input to the prize POS500 at this point (step S246). In some cases, prizes are exchanged using only the surplus balls that have already been accumulated. In that case, the number of balls counted in the prize POS500 is not input, and the number of balls is not transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

When the prize POS500 receives the ball number acquisition request from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S247, the prize POS 500 transmits the input number of balls to the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S248 in response to the request. When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the number of balls transmitted from the prize POS500 in step S249, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the store code and the device ID to the core server 600 in step S250.

When the core server 600 receives the store code and device ID from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S251, the core server 600 generates a code token based on the received store code and device ID in step S252, and is waiting for login. Temporarily memorize as. In step S252, it is possible to check that the received store code is the correct store code by referring to the hall store management table 658, and the device ID is for the correct device of the corresponding hall store. It can be checked by referring to the terminal management table 657. Then, in step S253, the generated code token is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the code token from the core server 600 in step S254, the prize exchange terminal 530 generates a code based on the received code token in step S255, and waits for the application login to display the generated code in step S256. Display the screen. This screen is, for example, a screen as shown in the application login standby screen 921 shown in FIG. 68 (B).

On the application login standby screen 921 of FIG. 68 (B), a ball number display unit 921a for displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS500 and the game medium type thereof, a code reading guidance message 921b, and a code generated by the above processing. A 921c and a back button 921d are arranged.

Further, the application login standby screen 921 automatically returns to the login standby screen 920 of FIG. 68A when the predetermined time elapses, and when the player logs in, it is necessary to redo the operation.

Further, in the prize exchange terminal 530, the core server 600 can monitor the generation of the login token by polling or the like during a predetermined time for displaying the application login standby screen 921.

Here, the player operates the smartphone 570 to adjust the position of the smartphone 570 so that the code 921c displayed on the prize exchange terminal 530 is inserted into the shooting screen 913a on the code reading screen 913 as shown in FIG. 59. By doing so, the code 921c is displayed on the shooting screen 913a, and when the automatic focus adjustment is completed here, a code reading instruction is given at that timing (step S257).

When the code reading instruction is given to the smartphone 570, in step S258, the code 921c is read, the image data of the captured code is decoded, and the code token included in the code is acquired. After that, in step S259, the prize exchange system application 5 transmits the mobile ID that uniquely identifies the device and network address of the smartphone 570 and the code token included in the decoding result to the core server 600.

Here, in order to identify the smartphone 570, the mobile ID is transmitted together with the player information, but the application 5 for the prize exchange system manages each smartphone 570, and the smartphone 570 can be substantially uniquely identified. You can also send the app ID.

When the core server 600 receives the mobile ID and the code token from the smartphone 570 in step S260, the received code token is temporarily stored as being waiting for login in step S271 shown in FIG. 64. The code tokens are collated, and then, in step S272, the player information table 651 is referred to to check the existence of the member corresponding to the received mobile ID and the player status. In this case, since the player will save extra balls or exchange prizes, the player status needs to be the status of the main member 2 or the main member 3.

Next, the core server 600 determines in step S273 whether the authentication related to the code token and the mobile ID is OK, and if the authentication is NG (NO in step S273), in step S274, sends an authentication error message. Send to smartphone 570. When the smartphone 570 receives the authentication error message from the core server 600 in step S275, the smartphone 570 displays the message on the display 577. It is also possible to send such an authentication error message to the prize exchange terminal 530 and display it on the display 535 of the prize exchange terminal 530.

If the authentication is OK (YES in step S273), the core server 600 generates a login token based on the player information such as the member ID corresponding to the mobile ID in step S276, and then in step S277. The generated login token is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the login token from the core server 600 in step S278, it permits login with the member ID obtained from the login token in step S279, and as a result, displays the login completion screen in step S280. To do. This screen is, for example, a screen such as the login completion screen 922 shown in FIG. 69 (A).

On the login completion screen 922 of FIG. 69 (A), a ball number display unit 922a for displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS500 and the game medium type thereof, a completion button 922b indicating that login is completed, and a back button 922c are arranged. Will be done.

After that, when the prize exchange terminal 530 receives an operation for displaying the operation selection screen such as touching the completion button 922b by the player, the operation selection screen is displayed in step S281. This screen is, for example, a screen like the operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG. 69 (B).

On the operation selection screen 923 of FIG. 69 (B), the ball number display unit 923a for displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS500 and the type of the game medium, and the remainder for selecting the extra ball accumulation process as the method of using the possessed balls. A ball accumulation button 923b, a prize exchange button 923c for selecting a prize exchange process as a method of using the possessed ball, and a return button 923d are arranged.

Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines in step S291 shown in FIG. 65 whether the player has selected the accumulation of surplus balls or the prize exchange. Also, here, the player status is checked, and if the player status is the main member 3, both operations can be selected, and if the player status is the main member 2, (because prizes cannot be exchanged). It is also possible to select only the accumulation of surplus balls. Further, even if the player status is the main member 2, the prize can be exchanged if the player is the main member 3 by the time the prize exchange is confirmed.

If the surplus ball accumulation is selected here, the prize exchange terminal 530 performs the surplus ball accumulation process (step S307). First, the prize exchange terminal 530 confirms the surplus ball reserve with respect to the core server 600 in step S292. When the core server 600 receives the surplus ball reserve confirmation from the prize exchange terminal 530, in step S293, the core server 600 refers to the surplus ball reserve management table 652, and the corresponding member's (for example, the prize POS500) of the corresponding member The reserve quantity (of the game medium type) corresponding to the input game medium type of the ball is acquired, and in step S294, the acquired reserve quantity is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the reserve quantity from the core server 600 in step S295, the reserve quantity after the reserve (that is, the total number of surplus balls accumulated) is obtained from the reserve quantity of the surplus balls due to the balls held this time and the received reserve quantity. ) Is calculated, and then, in step S296, a surplus ball reserve confirmation screen for displaying the total number of surplus ball reserves is displayed.

This screen is, for example, a screen such as the surplus ball reserve confirmation screen 924 shown in FIG. 70. In the surplus ball reserve confirmation screen 924 shown in FIG. 70, a new surplus ball reserve confirmation window 924a is displayed in a pop-up display on the operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG. 69 (B), and the surplus ball reserve confirmation window 924a is displayed this time. The number of surplus balls accumulated in the above and the total number of surplus balls accumulated as a result of accumulating the surplus balls this time are displayed, and a reserve button and a back button for instructing the reserve are displayed.

Here, it is determined whether or not the player has instructed the accumulation (step S297), the back button is touched, and when the accumulation is canceled (NO in step S297), the process proceeds to step S308 and FIG. 69 (B). ) Is displayed on the operation selection screen 923.

When the player touches the reserve button to instruct the reserve of surplus balls (YES in step S297), in step S298, the quantity of the surplus balls reserved this time is transmitted to the core server 600. At this time, the hall member ID and the receipt number are also transmitted to the core server 600 as needed.

When the core server 600 receives the current surplus ball reserve quantity and the like from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S299, the surplus ball reserve management table 652 stores the reserve quantity in the corresponding game medium type in step S300. The quantity of the surplus ball reserve this time is added to, and the surplus ball reserve management table 652 is updated.

Further, in step S301, the core server 600 stores the amount of the surplus ball reserve this time in the surplus ball reserve status management table 653 together with the game medium type and the accumulation start date and time.

On the other hand, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the quantity of the surplus ball reserve balls this time to the prize POS500 in step S302. At this time, the hall member ID and the receipt number are also transmitted to the prize POS500 as needed.

In step S303, the prize POS500 that has received the quantity of the surplus ball reserve and the like this time further transmits the quantity and the like of the surplus ball reserve to the hall computer 400. When the hall computer receives the quantity of the surplus ball reserve this time, in step S304, the hall computer subtracts the quantity of the corresponding game medium type in the game medium holding number management table 422 based on the surplus ball reserve quantity. In step S305, the surplus ball reserve status management table 423 is updated based on the surplus ball reserve quantity.

In this way, in the hall store, when the surplus balls are accumulated, the quantity is subtracted from the possessed balls and managed, and the accumulated surplus balls are reclaimed after a predetermined period has passed from the date and time when the surplus balls were accumulated. In order to make it available (or to make it disappear), the amount of surplus ball reserve is stored in the surplus ball reserve status management table 423 in association with the hall member ID and receipt NO.

Next, in step S306, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays the surplus ball accumulation completion screen. After that, the operation selection screen 923 shown in FIG. 69 (B) is displayed according to the predetermined operation of the player (step S308).

In addition, when the total number of surplus balls exceeds the predetermined quantity (for example, 9,600 yen + quantity exceeding the consumption tax when converted to an amount), the upper limit of the total number of surplus balls is exceeded. It is also possible to display an error message on the prize exchange terminal 530 to cancel the accumulation of surplus balls or to control the excess amount to be returned to the prize POS500.

When the prize exchange terminal 530 determines in step S291 shown in FIG. 65 whether the player has selected the accumulation of surplus balls or the prize exchange, when the player selects the prize exchange, the prize exchange terminal 530 performs the prize exchange process shown in FIGS. 66 and 67. First, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays the possession / surplus ball selection screen in step S311. This screen is, for example, a screen such as the holding / remaining ball selection screen 927 shown in FIG. 71.

On the holding / surplus ball selection screen 927 shown in FIG. 71, the number of balls displayed from the prize POS500 and the type of the game medium are displayed. (In this example, the number of balls is not input and the number of balls is 0. ), The holding ball exchange button 927b for selecting the exchange with the holding ball, the surplus ball exchange button 927c for selecting the exchange with the surplus ball, and the exchange by the total of the holding ball and the surplus ball. The holding ball surplus ball exchange button 927d and the back button 923e are arranged.

In step S312, the prize exchange terminal 530 touches the corresponding selection button on the possession / surplus ball selection screen 927 to select whether to exchange prizes using the surplus balls or to exchange prizes using the possession balls. Judge by whether or not. In step S312, it is determined that the player has touched the extra ball exchange button 927c for selecting the exchange with the extra ball and the possession ball extra ball exchange button 927d for selecting the exchange based on the total of the possessed ball and the extra ball. If so, in step S313, a surplus ball confirmation screen and a surplus ball + possession ball confirmation screen are displayed, respectively. Of these, the surplus ball confirmation screen is, for example, a screen such as the surplus ball confirmation screen 928 shown in FIG. 72.

On the surplus ball confirmation screen 928 shown in FIG. 72, the ball number display unit 928a for displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS500 and the game medium type thereof (in this example, the number of balls is not input and the number of balls is 0). , A surplus ball number display unit 928b indicating the number of surplus balls accumulated for each game medium type, a back button, 928c, and a surplus ball exchange button 928d for instructing the replacement of the surplus balls are arranged. On the surplus ball + possession ball confirmation screen (not shown), the total of the surplus ball and the possession ball is displayed for each game medium type.

Here, when the player selects the game medium type to be used for prize exchange by touching and the surplus ball exchange button 928d is further touched, the process proceeds to the next step S314. Further, in step S312, when it is determined that the ball holding ball exchange button 927b for selecting the ball holding ball exchange is touched, the number of balls received from the prize POS500 is displayed in the upper right corner of the prize exchange screen as described later. Since the ball number display unit for displaying the game medium type is arranged, the display of the ball holding confirmation screen is omitted, and the process proceeds to step S314 as it is.

In step S314, the prize exchange terminal 530 makes a prize registration content confirmation request to the core server 600. When the core server 600 receives the prize registration content confirmation request from the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S315, the core server 600 refers to the favorite management table 655 to acquire prize information related to the prize registered in the favorite list, and in step S316, With reference to the prize exchange basket management table 656, prize information regarding the prizes registered in the prize exchange basket is acquired. Next, in step S317, the acquired prize information is transmitted to the prize exchange terminal 530.

When the prize exchange terminal 530 receives the prize information from the core server 600, the prize exchange terminal 530 edits the received prize information in step S318 and displays the prize exchange screen. This screen is, for example, a screen such as the prize exchange screen 930 shown in FIG. 73.

On the prize exchange screen 930 of FIG. 73 (A), the number of balls display unit 930a displaying the number of balls received from the prize POS500 and the type of the game medium (in this example, since the prize exchange by the surplus balls is selected, the balls are exchanged. (No number is entered, it is 0 balls), the favorite list display unit 931 where the prize information of the prize registered in the favorite list is displayed, the prize information of the prize registered in the prize exchange basket is displayed. The exchange basket display unit 932, the exchange stop button 930b, and the exchange confirmation button 930c are arranged. The prize exchange screen 930 shown in FIG. 73A shows a state in which no prize is registered in the prize exchange basket yet. Here, when the player touches a part of the prize information displayed on the favorite list display unit 931 as shown by the arrow 930d, the prize is registered in the prize exchange basket and displayed on the prize exchange basket display unit 932. Is displayed.

This is shown in the prize exchange screen 930 of FIG. 73 (B). On the prize exchange screen 930 of FIG. 73B, the prize displayed on the favorite list display unit 931 by the player by the touch operation indicated by the arrow 930d is displayed on the prize exchange basket display unit 932 as the display detail 929a ( The comment 931a of "I'm in the prize exchange basket" is displayed in the favorite list display unit 931 where the prize information that was registered) and was to be displayed on the prize exchange basket display unit 932 was displayed. Has been done.

In this way, when the exchange confirmation button 930c is touched while the prize information is displayed on the prize exchange basket display unit 932, it is determined that the touch operation has been given the prize exchange instruction in step S319 (step S319). YES), in that case, the prize exchange terminal 530 requests the core server 600 to check the inventory of the prizes to be exchanged in step S320. Until a response from the core server 600 is obtained, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays that inventory is being confirmed in step S321. This display is, for example, a prize exchange screen 930 as shown in FIG. 74 (A), and in this example, a message "Inventory is being confirmed" is displayed on the prize exchange screen 930 shown in FIG. 73 (B). The pop-up display 930e is displayed.

When the core server 600 is requested by the prize exchange terminal 530 to check the inventory of the prize, the core server 600 inquires the shop management server 700 about the inventory of the prize in step S322, and inquires the inquiry result in the prize exchange terminal 530 in step S323. Send to.

Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays the exchange confirmation screen (when in stock) in step S331 of FIG. When the inquiry result that the stock is out of stock is received from the core server 600, an error message is displayed on the prize exchange screen 930.

The exchange confirmation screen is, for example, a screen such as the exchange confirmation screen 933 shown in FIG. 74 (B). On the exchange confirmation screen 933 of FIG. 74 (B), the ball number display unit 933a that displays the number of balls received from the prize POS500 and the game medium type thereof (in this example, the number of balls is not input and is 0 balls). ), The prize detail display unit 934 that displays the details of the prize to be exchanged, the exchange cancel button 933b, and the exchange confirmation button 933c are arranged. In the prize exchange in this example, the order is to consume 250 extra balls (equivalent to 1,000 yen) and deliver one oolong tea containing 12 bottles to a designated delivery destination.

When the exchange confirmation button 933c is touched by the player on the exchange confirmation screen 933 shown in FIG. 74 (B), it is determined that the touch operation has been instructed to order a prize in step S332 (YES in step S332). In the case, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines in step S333 whether or not the prize exchange this time is the first time for the player (member), and if it is the first time (YES in step S333), in step S334. The member information / delivery address confirmation screen is displayed, and the staff of the hall store confirms the identity by referring to the displayed member information / delivery address confirmation screen. This screen is, for example, a screen such as the member information / delivery destination confirmation screen 935 of FIG. 75.

On the member information / delivery destination confirmation screen 935 of FIG. 75, the information unit 935a prompting to confirm whether or not the person is the registered person, and the member information registered in association with the player's membership card (member ID) are displayed. Member information display unit 935b to be shown, delivery destination display unit 935c to show delivery destination information registered in association with the player's membership card (member ID), identity verification input unit 935d, exchange cancel button 935e, and confirmation completion button 935f. Is placed.

The staff of the hall store sees the member information / delivery address confirmation screen 935 and the identification card presented by the player, confirms whether they match, and if they match, inputs the identity verification. Touch the check box of part 935d to check the check box, and if they do not match, touch the exchange stop button 935e to stop the exchange and tell the player to correct the member information and the delivery address information.

In this example, the staff of the hall store, the name of the identification card presented by the player matches the name displayed on the member information display unit 935b, and the address of the identification card presented by the player. It is confirmed that the address displayed on the member information display unit 935b and the address displayed on the delivery destination display unit 935c match.

Here, when the staff of the hall store or the like touches the confirmation completion button 935f, the prize exchange terminal 530 determines in step S335 whether or not there are any remaining balls regarding the balls used in the present prize exchange. .. When it is determined that there are remaining balls (YES in step S335), the surplus ball accumulation process shown in step S307 of FIG. 65 is executed, and the remaining balls are accumulated as surplus balls. For example, as shown in the pop-up display 941a of the surplus ball accumulation confirmation screen 941 shown in FIG. 76, when the number of surplus balls accumulated so far is 200, 1,750 extra balls are accumulated this time. As a result, the total number of surplus balls accumulated will be 1,950 balls.

Further, in step S336, it is determined whether or not the surplus ball is used for the prize exchange, and when the surplus ball is used (YES in step S336), the core server 600 has the surplus related to the corresponding game medium type in step S337. The surplus ball reserve management table 652 is updated so that the ball reserve quantity is subtracted, and the surplus ball quantity related to the corresponding game medium type in the surplus ball reserve status management table 653 is deleted from the oldest reserve start date and time. ..

Next, in step S338, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits the number of extra balls and the number of balls consumed to the prize POS500. At this time, the hall member ID and the receipt number are also transmitted to the prize POS500 as needed.

In step S339, the prize POS 500 transmits the received number of balls consumed and the like to the hall computer 400. In step S340, the hall computer 400 updates the game medium holding number management table 422 based on the number of balls consumed, and further, in step S341, regarding the corresponding hall member ID and receipt NO based on the number of balls consumed. , Update the surplus ball reserve status management table 423 (subtract the reserve quantity). Here, it is also possible to delete the record in which the reserve quantity is zero from the surplus reserve status management table 423.

Next, the prize exchange terminal 530 transmits a prize ordering instruction to the core server 600 in step S342, and then displays that the exchange process is in progress in step S343. For example, as shown in FIG. 77 (A), on the exchange confirmation screen 942, a pop-up display 942a displaying the message "Exchange processing in progress" is shown.

In step S344, the core server 600 instructs the shop management server 700 to deliver the prize based on the prize ordering instruction received from the prize exchange terminal 530, and in step S345, instructs the shop to pay the price.

When the core server 600 instructs the shop management server 700 to deliver the prize, the prize exchange terminal 530 displays the exchange completion screen in step S346. This screen is, for example, a screen such as the exchange completion screen 943 shown in FIG. 77 (B). On the exchange completion screen 943 of FIG. 77 (B), a message 943a indicating that the exchange is completed and a return button 943b are arranged.

Next, in step S347, the prize exchange terminal 530 outputs a prize exchange reception slip 940 as shown in FIG. 78 from the connected printer, and the prize exchange reception slip 940 is handed to the player. In the prize exchange reception slip 940, an exchange information display unit 940a that displays exchange information including the exchange date and time and the exchange store, and a prize detail display unit 940b that displays the details of the exchanged prize are arranged. The prize exchange receipt slip 940 is a copy of the prize exchange, and if the prize is not delivered or if there is a problem with the delivered prize, please contact us using the contents of the prize exchange receipt slip 940. Will do.

Up to this point, referring to FIGS. 63 to 78, the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) linked with the membership card is used to log in to the prize exchange terminal 530, and the surplus ball reserve and the prize in the prize exchange system 1 are accumulated. Although the procedure for exchanging has been explained, the accumulation of surplus balls and the use for exchanging prizes are not only managed for each game medium type as described above, but also for accumulation across multiple game medium types. It can also be controlled to use or use.

[Member information registration]
In the prize exchange system 1 of the present embodiment, when the player's name, address, etc. are registered, the player status becomes the main member 3, and the prize can be exchanged, in relation to FIG. As described above, such registration of the player's name, address, etc. is possible with the smartphone 570, and the player is provided with the member information registration screen 925 as shown in FIG. 79.

The member information registration screen 925 is displayed, for example, by touching the member information registration button 910d on the prize information screen 909 in FIG. 58. In FIG. 79, the entire member information registration screen 925 is shown for convenience, but in reality, a part of the member information registration screen 925 is displayed on the display 577 of the smartphone 570, and the other part is displayed by an operation such as swiping. It has become.

On the member information registration screen 925 shown in FIG. 79, the identity verification display 925a for displaying whether or not the identity has been confirmed after the first prize exchange, the member information input unit 925b for inputting the member information, and the registration button 925c. , And a menu display unit 926 similar to the menu display unit 912 of the prize information screen 909 of FIG. 58 is arranged. In addition, the store code of the hall store that has already been registered is displayed next to the identity verification display 925a.

The member information input unit 925b contains a member ID, name, password, email address, date of birth, telephone number, mobile phone number, SNS-ID, address, delivery destination 1, delivery destination 2, driver's license number, insurance certificate. Each input area for the number is displayed. The member ID has already been numbered and cannot be changed. The password and email address are already registered, but these can be changed as appropriate.

When each item of the member information input unit 925b is input and the registration button 925c is touched, these items are transmitted to the core server 600, and the corresponding item of the player information table 651 is updated. Here, at least by inputting the name and address and registering as a member, the player status is changed from the main member 2 to the main member 3, and prizes can be exchanged. In addition to registering the name and address, the player status is changed from main member 2 to main member 3 when items such as date of birth, driver's license number, and health insurance card number are registered. You may.

It should be noted that such membership registration can also be performed by a viewer (550a, 550b) or the like installed in the hall store.

[Management of deadline for accumulated surplus balls]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 80 and 81, a procedure for managing the deadline for the accumulated surplus balls, making them reusable, or extinguishing them will be described (see FIG. 15). FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for managing the deadline of accumulated surplus balls, and operations and processing in each of the core server 600 and the hall computer 400 are shown in chronological order for each device.

First, in step S361, it is determined whether or not it is the timing for the core server 600 to check the deadline of the surplus balls. This timing can be set at various timings such as once a day. When the check timing has arrived (YES in step S361), the core server 600 refers to the surplus ball reserve setting management table 654 in step S362, and the usable period as surplus balls and the elapse of the period for each hall store. Get later action.

Next, in step S363, the core server 600 refers to the surplus ball accumulation status management table 653 and acquires the accumulation start date and time of each surplus ball for each member, each hall store, and each game medium type. From the accumulation start date and time, check the existence of surplus balls that have passed the usable period set by the hall store. In step S364, it is determined whether or not there is a surplus ball whose available period has passed, and if there is a surplus ball whose available period has passed (YES in step S364), the quantity of the corresponding surplus ball is determined in step S365. Subtract from the surplus ball reserve management table 652. In addition, if necessary, the corresponding record stored in the surplus ball reserve status management table 653 is also deleted.

Next, in step S367, the core server 600 transmits the corresponding extra ball quantity, the accumulation start date and time, the hall member ID and the receipt number to the hall computer 400 of the corresponding hall store, and ends the process. Here, the address of the hall computer 400 of each hall store can be obtained by referring to the hall store management table 658, and the hall member ID and the receipt number are the members stored in the surplus ball reserve status management table 653. The hall member ID and receipt number corresponding to the ID can be obtained by referring to the player information table 651.

Further, in step S364, when it is determined that there is no surplus ball for which the usable period has passed (NO in step S364), the process is terminated as it is.

In step S368, the hall computer 400 receives from the core server 600 the number of surplus balls whose available period has passed, the accumulation start date and time, the hall member ID and the receipt number, and in step S369, the surplus ball accumulation setting management table 654. Refer to to obtain measures after the period has passed.

Next, in step S370, the hall computer 400 determines whether or not the post-period measure is set to "disappear", and if it is not set to "disappear", that is, "reusable" here. In a certain case (NO in step S370), in step S371, the game medium holding number management table 422 is updated so as to add the number of surplus balls whose available period has passed to the record of the corresponding hall member ID. If the number of surplus balls corresponds to the receipt number, it is determined that the player is not a member of the hall system 2, and the amount of surplus balls as described above is not added.

If the post-period measure is set to "disappear" (YES in step S370), or after step S371, in step S372, the record of the corresponding surplus ball is deleted from the surplus ball reserve status management table 423. To do.

As described above, in the prize exchange system 1 according to the present embodiment, when the accumulated extra balls have passed the predetermined usable period for each hall store, the amount of the extra balls can be used again at the hall stores. It is possible to set whether or not to do so, but such a setting can also be made for each game medium type.

The surplus ball reserve setting screen 944 shown in FIG. 81 is a screen for setting the usable period of the accumulated surplus balls and the measures after the period has elapsed in advance. For example, from the hall management terminal 430 by the manager of the hall store or the like. Alternatively, it can be operated from the management terminal 880 by the administrator of the prize exchange system 1.

On the surplus ball accumulation setting screen 944 of FIG. 81, the usage period setting unit 944a, which can set the usable period (which is the period during which the extra balls are accumulated in the prize exchange system 1 and can be used for prize exchange) on a monthly basis, A post-period measure setting unit 944b, a back button 944c, and a registration button 944d, which can set measures on the hall store side when the available period has passed, are arranged.

When the manager of the hall store inputs the settings based on the operation of the hall store into the usage period setting unit 944a and the post-period measure setting unit 944b and touches the registration button 944d, the setting contents are left over. It is reflected in the reserve setting management table 654. In addition, after the period has passed, the measure setting unit 944b can set reusability, disappearance, disappearance of a part (designated portion), etc. as measures when the usable period has passed, but various other measures can be taken. Can be set to take.

[Mobile device connection management function]
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, a procedure for detecting automatic login at each hall store of a mobile device such as a smartphone 570 and managing it with the prize exchange system 1 will be described (see FIG. 20). FIG. 82 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for the mobile device connection management function, and operations and processing in each of the smartphone 570 and the core server 600 are shown in chronological order for each device.

First, in step S401, the player operates the smartphone 570 to activate the prize exchange system application 5.

In step S402, the prize exchange system application 5 of the smartphone 570 repeatedly determines whether or not the smartphone 570 has automatically logged in to the wireless access point of the hall store, and when it is determined that the automatic login has been performed (in step S402). YES), in step S403, it is determined whether or not the identifier of the access point of the wireless LAN is a predetermined ID (for example, a predetermined SSID), and if it is not the predetermined ID (NO in step S403), step S402 is performed. Go back and judge automatic login again. If the ID is a predetermined ID (YES in step S403), in step S404, a message including the mobile ID of the smartphone 570 is transmitted to the core server 600.

Here, the identifier of the wireless access point of each hall store is set to be the same everywhere, and the password is also set to the same.

When the core server 600 receives the message including the mobile ID from the smartphone 570 in step S405, the core server 600 refers to the player information table 651, determines whether or not the mobile ID has been registered, and if the mobile ID has been registered ( YES in step S405), and further, in step S406, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous automatic login.

When a predetermined time has passed since the previous automatic login (YES in step S406), in step S407, based on the address of the connection management device 90 of the hall store included in the above message (for example, the global IP address), Identify from which hall store the message came from. The global IP address of the connection management device 90 of each hall store is managed by the connection management device management table 659.

Next, in step S408, the core server 600 stores the automatic login record (that is, the store entry record) in the connection management table 660 for each mobile ID and each hall store.

Next, in step S409, the core server 600 aggregates the automatic login results for each mobile ID, and in step S410, determines whether or not the aggregated login results satisfy a predetermined condition. When the aggregated login results satisfy the predetermined conditions (YES in step S410), in step S411, the point management table 661 is updated so as to give predetermined points to the member corresponding to the mobile ID.

When it is determined that the mobile ID has not been registered (NO in step S405), when the predetermined time has not passed since the previous login (NO in step S406), and when the actual result of automatic login does not meet the predetermined condition (step). NO) of S410 ends the process as it is.

By detecting and managing such automatic login, it is possible to easily identify the hall store where automatic login was performed without preparing data for identifying the hall store in the wireless access point or the connection management device 90. It is possible, and there is no need to make special settings for each hall store for the wireless access point and the connection management device 90.

By referring to the player information table 651, the member ID corresponding to the mobile ID can be specified. Further, instead of the mobile ID, an application ID or the like that can be grasped by the application 5 for the prize exchange system of the smartphone 570 can be used.

Further, in step S405, the automatic login detection is enabled only when the mobile ID is registered (that is, in this example, when the player is registered as at least a temporary member), but the smartphone 570 When the application 5 for the prize exchange system is started, the application ID is registered in the player information table 651, and the application ID is associated with the automatic login record so that the automatic login can be performed even in the non-member state. It can be configured to manage the reality.

In this example, points are given to the player according to the results of automatic login, but as shown in FIG. 14, store registration may be performed according to the detection of automatic login. And various other applications can be considered.

[Display of prize selection screen by viewer]
In FIGS. 57 and 58, the home screen 906 and the prize information screen 909 displaying the prize information are illustrated on the display 577 of the smartphone 570 that functions as the prize selection device, but the prize has a display larger than the display 577 of the smartphone 570. The large viewer 550a, which is a selection device, can display prizes in different GUIs.

Here, the display mode of the prize in the large viewer 550a will be described with reference to FIGS. 83 to 86.

FIG. 83 shows a state in which the viewer 550a installed in the hall store is logged in by touching the membership card, the hall membership card linked to the membership card, the NFC mobile device linked to the membership card, and the like. The prize selection screen 950 is shown. It is also possible to log in to the viewer 550a by the method of logging in by reading the code with the smartphone 570, which has been described in connection with FIG. 63 and the like.

The rate display unit 952, the prize search button 953, the favorite button 954, the usage guide button 955, the My Page button 956, and the login status display unit 957 are displayed on the upper part of the prize selection screen 950.

The rate display unit 952 indicates which rate the prize information display is based on, and the number of balls and medals indicated as necessary for exchanging each prize changes accordingly. come. You can change the rate by touching the change button located next to it.

By touching the prize search button 953, a desired prize can be searched by specifying text, other conditions, and the like. By touching the favorite button 954, the prizes registered as favorites by the player can be displayed in a list. When the usage guide button 955 is touched, a usage guide regarding the prize selection device is displayed. When you touch the My Page button 956, a screen for registering as a member is displayed. The login status display unit 957 displays whether or not the member card or the like is currently touched by the player to log in.

Further, on the right side of the middle of the prize selection screen 950, a category display unit 951 for displaying the prize category is displayed.

Further, in the middle of the prize selection screen 950, a prize display unit 958 is arranged from the center to the left side, and information on a plurality of prizes is displayed in the prize display unit 958. For example, prizes such as the small size prize icon 958a labeled "Prize 1", the large size prize icon 958b labeled "Prize 5", and the medium size prize icon 958c labeled "Prize 8". Icons are displayed, and in this example, all prize icons are automatically moved (scrolled) in the direction of arrow 959 at the same speed.

Here, the display of prize icons such as "Prize 1", "Prize 5", and "Prize 8" is for convenience only, and in fact, information about the prize including a photograph, an image, and a text of the prize is displayed. The display is such that the player can easily recognize the prize. Further, the size of the prize icon varies as described above, and in this example, the higher the popularity and attention, the larger the prize icon is shown. The ranking display unit 959a indicates that the prize corresponding to the prize icon 958b displayed as "Prize 5" is the most popular NO1, and the ranking display unit 959b corresponds to the prize icon 958c displayed as "Prize 8". It shows that the prize is the most popular NO2.

The prize icons that are moved and displayed on the prize display unit 958 are cyclically displayed, and after being displayed once on the prize display unit 958 and disappearing at the left end, after a predetermined time has elapsed, they have the same positional relationship as the other prize icons. (Or by changing the positional relationship), it is controlled to appear from the right end. Although FIG. 83 shows the prize selection screen 950 in the logged-in state, the display mode of the prize display unit 958 is the same even in the non-logged-in state.

A special feature icon 962 is arranged at the bottom of the prize selection screen 950. When the special feature icon is touched by the player, the prize icon and other information (including advertising information) associated with the special feature icon are displayed on the prize display unit 958.

Five shop icons (961a to 961e) are arranged on the left side of the special feature icon. When one of the shop icons is touched by the player, the prize icon or shop icon associated with the shop icon is displayed on the prize display unit 958.

The prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 84 is a display when the player touches one of the prize icons in the state of the prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 83. As shown in FIG. 84, the prize display unit 958 shown in FIG. 83 transitions to the prize selection instruction unit 963, and the prize selection instruction unit 963 displays detailed information about the selected prize. There is. It is the same as the prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 83 except for the part of the prize selection instruction unit 963.

A prize detail display unit 964 is arranged in the prize selection instruction unit 963, and a prize name, the number of exchanged balls, an image, a favorite registration button 964a, and a detail display button 964b are displayed there.

Here, when the detail display button 964b is touched, the screen transitions to the prize detail display screen 970 as shown in FIG. 85. The back button 971a and the login status display unit 971b are displayed on the upper part of the prize detail display screen 970, and the prize detail display unit 972 is displayed below the back button 971a and the login status display unit 971b. In addition to the prize name, the number of exchanged balls, and the image, the prize detail display unit 972 displays more detailed prize information, that is, product ID, inventory availability information, delivery source, and delivery date guideline, and at the bottom. , Favorite registration button 972a is arranged. When the favorite registration button 972a is touched by the player, the prize is registered in the player's favorite. Since the membership card or the like is read and logged in, the prize exchange system 1 registers the prize as a member's favorite associated with the membership card or the like.

The prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 86 is a display when the player touches the favorite button 954 in the state of the prize selection screen 950 displayed in FIG. 83. As shown in FIG. 86, the prize display unit 958 shown in FIG. 83 transitions to the favorite prize list display unit 965, and the favorite prize list display unit 965 displays a list of prizes registered as favorites. There is. By touching the mark 966 or flicking / swiping the screen, the remaining hidden part can be displayed.

[Electronic warranty for prizes]
When the exchange confirmation button 933c is touched on the exchange confirmation screen 933 shown in FIG. 74 (B) (in the case of the first prize exchange for the player, when the identity is confirmed by the staff of the hall store). , The player's personal information including the delivery destination is complete in the prize exchange system 1, and the prize can be delivered to the delivery destination (player's home, etc.).

Normally, if you purchase a home appliance or the like at a home appliance shop, you can receive a warranty card from that home appliance shop, but if the prize exchange system 1 performs the above prize exchange, it will be stored electronically. The issued warranty (electronic warranty) is managed by the prize exchange system 1. For example, the electronic warranty card is managed by the electronic warranty card ID stored in the electronic warranty card management table (not shown), and the product ID of the prize exchanged is stored in the order history management table 755 shown in FIG. 47. Then, the electronic warranty ID is managed in a form associated with the product ID of the order history management table 755.

The player can check the contents of the electronic warranty card by using the smartphone 570 (application 5 for the prize exchange system) or the terminal in the hall store. For example, the electronic warranty ID is associated with information such as order number (prize exchange reception number), prize exchange date and time, prize exchange store, prize shipping date, and prize product name, and the player inputs these information. , The contents of the corresponding electronic warranty card can be displayed. Further, the manager or the like of the hall system 2 can confirm the electronic warranty as described above by using the hall management terminal 430, and further, the manager or the like of the prize exchange system 1 can confirm the electronic warranty as described above by using the management terminal 880. It is also possible to confirm such an electronic warranty card.

With such a mechanism of the prize exchange system 1, the player exchanges prizes in the prize exchange system 1, and even if the warranty card of the prize delivered to his / her home is lost, the player is managed by the prize exchange system 1. The electronic warranty card allows you to receive the prescribed guarantee for the prize, which improves the sense of security and convenience for the prize guarantee. Further, when the application 5 for the prize exchange system is downloaded to the smartphone 570 and used, the contents of the electronic warranty card can be confirmed on the screen displayed by the application 5 for the prize exchange system. In addition, the electronic warranty card can realize the guarantee for various prizes.

As described above, the prize exchange system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has been illustrated by using a specific device, a specific table, and the like, but the description so far is only one embodiment, and various other methods are used. It is possible to realize the characteristic computer system of the present invention by the form of.

In the above description, the encryption process of the transmitted data and the decryption process of the encrypted received data have been omitted, but these processes are executed at a predetermined timing for the predetermined data as necessary. Will be done.

1 Prize exchange system 4 Code reading application 5 Application for prize exchange system 10 Game machine 20 Sand device 90 Connection management device 400 Hall computer 430 Hall management terminal 500 Prize POS
580 Digital signage device 520 Shimabata counting device 530 Prize exchange terminal 550a Large viewer 550b Small viewer 570 Smartphone 600 Core server 680 Mobile I / F server 690 Wireless network 700 Shop management server 840 Shop system I / F server 850, 851 Shop system 860 Mobile management server 880 management terminal

Claims (10)

A prize exchange system that includes a prize exchange device and a server.
The server
Receives prize identification information for the prize selected by the customer from the prize selection device,
The prize identification information received from the prize selection device is stored in the prize list storage means, and is stored.
The prize exchange device is
It is placed in the store and has a display means to display information.
The prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means is displayed on the display means.
When the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction based on the prize information displayed on the display means, the exchange instruction information including the prize identification information of the selected prize is transmitted to the server.
An application is downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the customer's mobile device.
The application allows the customer's mobile device to function as the prize selection device.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are transmitted from the mobile device to the server in a predetermined order by the application, the customer status of the customer is changed stepwise according to the predetermined information transmitted to the server. ,
Controlled so that at least one of the server and the application determines whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer operates the application to transmit the identification information related to the customer's mobile device or the identification information related to the application to the server, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer. The customer status is changed to the first status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. Controlled so that the service of accumulating departments can be provided,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of the game medium is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. A prize exchange system characterized in that it is possible to set in advance whether the quantity of the game media to be used can be made available to the customer or to be extinguished . When the member attribute information of the customer is transmitted to the server by the operation of the application by the customer, the customer status is changed to the second status.
When the customer status is the second status, the prize exchange device transmits the exchange instruction information including the prize identification information of the prize selected by the customer to the server, and the selected prize of the prize. Controlled to be able to provide a prize exchange service ,
When the predetermined period has passed and the quantity of the accumulated game media is set to be available, the prize exchange can be performed by the game medium including the quantity of the accumulated game media. The prize exchange system according to claim 1 , further comprising. The predetermined information according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is transmitted to the server in response to the operation of the application by the customer or the automatic login detection of the mobile device by the application to the wireless communication device. Prize exchange system. When the customer's destination information is transmitted to the server by the operation of the application by the customer, the customer status is changed to the third status.
When the customer status is the third status, the application is controlled so as to be able to provide a service of transmitting the prize identification information selected by the customer to the server in order to store the prize identification information in the prize list storage means. The prize exchange system according to claim 3 , wherein the prize exchange system is characterized in that. When the store information that identifies the store is transmitted to the server by the application due to the operation of the mobile device by the customer or the automatic login detection of the mobile device to the wireless communication device by the application.
The prize according to claim 4 , wherein the server transmits the destination information of the customer corresponding to the mobile device that has transmitted the store information to the computer of the store corresponding to the store information. Exchange system. When the code displayed on the prize exchange device is read based on the customer's membership card in response to the operation of the application by the customer, the identification information is associated with the membership card. The prize exchange system according to claim 1 , wherein the prize exchange system is associated with information. A prize exchange method performed by a prize exchange system including a prize exchange device and a server.
In the server, a step of receiving prize identification information of a prize selected by a customer from a prize selection device, and
In the server, a step of storing the prize identification information received from the prize selection device in the prize list storage means, and
In the prize exchange device, a step of displaying the prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means on the display means arranged in the store and displaying the information.
In the prize exchange device, when the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction based on the prize information displayed on the display means, the exchange instruction information including the prize identification information of the selected prize is provided. It has a step of sending to the server
An application is downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the customer's mobile device.
The application allows the customer's mobile device to function as the prize selection device.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are transmitted from the mobile device to the server in a predetermined order by the application, the customer status of the customer is changed stepwise according to the predetermined information transmitted to the server. ,
Controlled so that at least one of the server and the application determines whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer operates the application to transmit the identification information related to the customer's mobile device or the identification information related to the application to the server, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer. The customer status is changed to the first status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. Controlled so that the service of accumulating departments can be provided,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of game media is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. A prize exchange method, characterized in that it is possible to set in advance whether the quantity of the game medium to be used is made available to the customer or is extinguished . A server included in a prize exchange system equipped with a prize exchange device.
The server
Receives prize identification information for the prize selected by the customer from the prize selection device,
The prize identification information received from the prize selection device is stored in the prize list storage means, and is stored.
When the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction in the prize exchange device that displays the prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means, the prize of the selected prize is given. The exchange instruction information including the identification information is received from the prize exchange device, and the exchange instruction information is received.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are received from the mobile device in a predetermined order by an application downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the mobile device by the customer, the predetermined information The customer status of the customer is changed step by step according to
Controlled to determine whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer receives the identification information related to the mobile device or the identification information related to the application by the operation of the application, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the said. Change customer status to 1st status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. Control so that the service of accumulating departments can be provided,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of the game medium is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. A server characterized in that it is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it . A program for realizing a server included in a prize exchange system equipped with a prize exchange device.
The server
Receives prize identification information for the prize selected by the customer from the prize selection device,
The prize identification information received from the prize selection device is stored in the prize list storage means, and is stored.
When the customer selects a prize and gives an exchange instruction in the prize exchange device that displays the prize information of the prize corresponding to the prize identification information stored in the prize list storage means, the prize of the selected prize is given. The exchange instruction information including the identification information is received from the prize exchange device, and the exchange instruction information is received.
When a plurality of types of predetermined information are received from the mobile device in a predetermined order by an application downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the mobile device by the customer, the predetermined information The customer status of the customer is changed step by step according to
It is determined whether or not a predetermined service can be provided to the customer according to the customer status .
When the customer receives the identification information related to the mobile device or the identification information related to the application by the operation of the application, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer, the said. Change customer status to 1st status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device, at least one of the quantities of game media related to the customer's game received by the prize exchange device. It functions to control so that the service that accumulates departments can be provided ,
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of the game medium is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. A program in which it is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it . A program that is downloaded from a predetermined computer to the customer's mobile device in response to the operation of the customer's mobile device.
The mobile device
It functions as a prize selection device of a prize exchange system that transmits the prize identification information of the prize selected by the customer to the server, and further
In response to the operation of the mobile device by the customer, a plurality of types of predetermined information are transmitted to the server.
When a plurality of types of the predetermined information are transmitted to the server in a predetermined order, the mobile device uses the predetermined service of the prize exchange system in response to the stepwise change of the customer status of the customer. have line control that allows,
By the operation of the mobile device by the customer, the identification information related to the mobile device of the customer or the identification information related to the program is transmitted to the server, and the identification information is associated with the member identification information of the customer. If the customer status is changed to the first status,
When the customer status is the first status and the customer logs in to the prize exchange device instructing the exchange of the prize selected by the customer using the portable device, the prize exchange device is used. It is made to function so as to be controlled so that a service for accumulating at least a part of the quantity of the game medium related to the customer's game received in the above can be provided.
In the service for accumulating, when the customer acquires the game medium, a specified amount of the game medium is managed and accumulated separately from the other acquired game media, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the accumulation is performed. A program in which it is possible to set in advance whether to make the quantity of the game medium used available to the customer or to eliminate it .

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